Citizens pg 3 7-11-13
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PUTNAM --- With many Americans planning on traveling this summer, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and The Citizens National Bank want consumers to have the information they need before they hit the road so they can keep their money safe.
Bill Loving, ICBA chairman, said, “Planning ahead with your community bank, you will be able to create a plan on how to protect your money while traveling. Community bankers are relationship bankers who work together with their customers, so in the event something unfortunate does happen, they will be ready to lend a helping hand.”
Financial professionals agree that the safest and most convenient way to travel with your money is to take a small amount of cash with you. Another good idea is to carry a debit or credit card along for the trip. These cards are convenient while traveling because they are easy to carry, easy to use and often offer the lowest fees and the best exchange rates.
However, it is important that travelers still plan ahead. ICBA and The Citizens National Bank offers these tips to consumers about what they need to take care of before they take off: Let your community bank know when and where you will be traveling so that you will avoid any potential denials or fraud alerts when out-of-the-ordinary transactions are presented. This is crucial for international travel: find out what ATM or debit card fees you may be subject to around the country and abroad; make copies of all the cards you’ll be carrying. Take a copy with you and give a copy to someone you trust back home. Be sure to also include the customer service phone number; bring a list of emergency phone numbers. Be sure to get a number for your bank that you can call if you’re out of the country; many credit cards provide travel accident insurance and traveler’s assistance. Ask your community bank what special services are available through your card; check your available balances before you leave. Know the limits on how much cash you can withdraw or purchases you can make.
“It is important for you to be prepared for any event that happens whether your family is traveling near or far,” said David Conrad, president and CEO, The Citizens National Bank. “We at The Citizens National Bank are happy to help create a plan for you to protecting your money while you travel.”
Honored pg 3 7-11-13
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Honored
PUTNAM — Cora Simmons has been named employee of the month for June at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). She is the lead housekeeper at Day Kimball Hospital.
“Cora is the one and only third shift employee we have in housekeeping,” said Michael Hebert, manager of Simmons joined DKH in January 2004 after five years of working as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in various nursing homes. Her responsibilities at the hospital include complete patient room cleaning based on established procedures; trash removal and recycling; and accommodating the special needs and requests of patients. Simmons also moves equipment, furniture and supplies to different hospital departments for cleaning and rearrangement purposes.
Simmons was born and raised in Killingly, where she lives with her husband, Donald, and their two children, Melissa and Joshua. She is a licensed nurse’s aide with a Quinebaug Valley Community College certification. Simmons is also an avid bowler.
Calendar pg 4 7-11-13
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Wed. July 9
Senior Craft
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present a senior citizen craft event, "Decorative Flowerpot, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free for Thompson seniors; $5 for nonresident seniors. Preregister by July 5. 923-944
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Barns, Birds, and Local Landscapes," oil paintings by Jane Collins and Karen DePersia, through July 31 at the Audubon Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Thur. July 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. starting from the Audubon Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. July 12
Golf Tourney
FOSTER, R.I. --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley’s 26th Annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Foster Country Club, starting with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.. Includes continental breakfast, a chance to win a new car, closest to the pin contests, hot dogs on the turn, drawings and a steak dinner after the game. 774-2827.
Concert/Frog
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford will hold its annual summer Band Concert and Frog Jump. Frog registration is at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6.
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Rewind: specializing in '70s and '80s classic hits will be in concert at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Bandstand in Riverside Park. Free. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.
Sat. July 13
Al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam's al Fresco event this year will be a concert by singer Linda Eder at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and runs through 10 p.m. Rain date: July 14. Bring blanket/lawn chair. Free.
Benefit Concert
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church on Thompson Hill will present a benefit Concert staring the Atwater-Donnelly Trio, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. Free but a freewill offering will be accepted to benefit the church's ministries. Refreshments available for purchase.
Native Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American storytelling with Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier, will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome.
Sun. July 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. Meet at the information shed near the Teale homestead at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road 928-4948.
Mon. July 15
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball hospital's 29th Annual Golf Classic will be held simultaneously at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam and Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson. Benefits 2013 Giving Appeal. 928-7141.
Tues. July 16
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. Meet at the visitors' parking lot of the Trail Wood Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Wed. July 17
Free Screening
DERBY --- Griffin Hospital offering a free skin cancer screening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave. For appointment: 203-732-1280.
Ice Cream
N. GROSVENORDALE --- A free Ice Cream Social for Senior Citizens will be held at 12:15 p.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Open to residents and nonresidents age 60 and older. Preregistration required: 923-9440.
Thur. July 18
Beach Party
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will hold a free Beach Party in the Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Thompson Lion's Club Gazebo in Riverside Park. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Thompson Public Library. Rain date July 25.
Fri. July 19
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Original Jelly Roll Soul will play at 7 p.m. at the Lion's Club Bandstand in riverside Park. Free. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.
Sun. July 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7:30 p.m. Meet near the information shed near the Teale homestead at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Teacher's Workshop will present a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free.
Fri. Aug. 2
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Aug. 3
Concert on Lawn
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a concert on the church lawn, starting at 5:30. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Oxford Community Flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 and Sept. 7 on the lawn of the First congregational Church of Oxford. Participants wanted. 508-987-2211.
Sat. Aug. 17
Backpack-Movie
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a school backpack giveaway and a movie on the church lawn. Backpack distribution is at 7:30 and the movie is at 8. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.
Sat. Aug. 10
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The annual Deary Memorial 5K Race/Walk will be held this morning, starting from JD Cooper's.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a concert with the Little Big Band followed by River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Sun. Aug. 11
Car Cruise Frappes
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Putnam Car Cruise/Frappes on the Lawn starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone. $5. Benefits community charities.
Rubber Duckie
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will host its 16th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser at 1:30 at Rotary Park. The race is in conjunction with the annual car show. The day includes children’s games, food, a moonbounce and other activities. 7,000 rubber ducks are available. Rain date Aug. 18. 774-2827.
Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Sat. Sept. 14
Swedish Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. Adults: $10; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Nature Art
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present a nature-based art festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bafflin Sanctuary. It benefits the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. Volunteers needed. 928-4948.
Farmers pg 5 7-11-13
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PUTNAM — The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market is holding a Summer Activity Day on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive.
Special children’s programming will begin at 11 a.m. Join Danielson Adventure Sports, the Last Green Valley and others at this showcase of local opportunities for activity and adventure during the summer months. There will be bicycles and kayaks for people to try out as well as information about local hiking trails, outdoor and even indoor activities. The Last Green Valley will also run activities for children, including an Enviroscape, at 11 a.m.
For more information about Summer Activity Day or about the PSFM’s other upcoming events, go to the Market’s web page: http://www.putnamfarmersmarket.org , email the PSFM at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the Putnam Economic Community & Development office at 860-963-6384.