Then and Now pg 2 9-19-13
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Then
This is the former Putnam Laundromat and car wash on School Street in Putnam last October. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
This is the same space now. It's home to Dr. Botta's Center for Healthy Living and is also the new home for the Day Kimball Healthcare's HomeMakers.
DKH pg 3 9-19-13
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PUTNAM — Rick Panczyk, desktop support technician II, has been named employee of the month for August at Day Kimball Healthcare.
Panczyk joined DKH in 2007. In his position as a desktop support technician II, he is responsible for repairing, replacing, configuring, and installing workstations, including desktop and laptop computers. Panczyk’s duties include installing network printers, and creating new user and email accounts. This position requires periods when Panczyk is “on-call” 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Panczyk, who has earned Microsoft certifications in network administration and Windows server administration, lives in Dudley, with his wife Caitlyn, and two daughters, Emma and Olivia.
Named pg 3 9-19-13
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Longtime human rights leader Maryam Elahi becomes the next president of the Community Foundation starting Sept. 19, according to Paul D. Nunes, chair of the board of trustees. She was chosen after a six-month search to succeed former president Alice Fitzpatrick, who retired after 18 years at the end of June. The search committee was led by former Board Chairs Bridget Baird and Laurel Butler.
“Maryam brings a remarkable resume to her new role in community philanthropy,” Nunes reports. “She has spent 25 years in the international human rights community: as an advocate, teacher, and grantmaker. Just before joining us, she was director of the International Women’s Program at the Open Society Foundations (OSF), where her grantmaking and advocacy strengthened women’s empowerment.”
Prior to OSF, Elahi was the founding director of the Human Rights Program at Trinity College in Hartford, which offered the nation’s first undergraduate human rights major. During her ten years at Trinity, she established international human rights study programs in Cape Town, Santiago, Trinidad, and Hong Kong.
Before that, she served as the Advocacy Director on the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe for Amnesty International. She travelled extensively on Amnesty missions, gave testimony before Congress, and lectured widely
Nunes says Elahi, an Old Saybrook resident, is looking forward to learning “everything” about eastern Connecticut.
“Maryam and the staff are already busily planning an exhaustive three-month ‘fact-finding tour’ to introduce her to the fundholders, organizations, volunteers, and community leaders in our 42 cities and towns. As she said modestly to me, ‘I’m going there to listen.’” The Community Foundation will post details of upcoming meetings.
Elahi is looking forward to the challenge. “My work over the last two decades has taught me that real and positive change is realized through local initiatives,” she notes. “Everywhere in the world, people seek to improve their living conditions. Local agents of change transform dreams into practice. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work in my home state helping local advocates to address their communities’ concerns.”
Calendar pg 4 9-19-13
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Wed. Sept. 18
Senior Fitness
POMFRET --- The Senior Fitness Program at the Pomfret Senior Center will be held Wednesdays at 9 a.m. starting Sept. 18 for eight weeks. Free for seniors in Pomfret and surrounding towns. 860-753-0613.
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 --- “Inspired by Nature “ is the new show presented by the Northeastern CT Art Guild at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center through Sept. 30. Artists reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. 860-928-4948.
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present an Ice Cream Social for Senior Citizens at 12:15 p.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Preregistration required: 860-923-9440. Open to all, age 60 and older.
Thur. Sept. 19
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- “Genealogy on the Internet” will be the topic of a free public seminar offered by the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut at 7 p.m. in its library in the Old County Courthouse. To register, call 860-623-8721
DAR Meeting
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR will meet at 1 p.m. at the Palmer Homestead – DAR Chapter house at 36 Wolf Den Road. The chapter will be discussing the Constitution. For more info call 974-3032.
Fri. Sept. 20
Taste for NOW
POMFRET CENTER --- The 2nd annual “A Taste for NOW, A Taste for Life” fund-raiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Elsinore Mansion on Deerfield Road. $60. Provides financial assistance and opportunities to over 1000 children annually. www.nowinmotion.org
Sat. Sept. 21
Turkey Dinner
Pomfret---There will be a turkey dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Christ Church Pomfret to benefit local food banks. Takeout at 5:30. $10 for adults; $6 for kids under 12. Tickets at door or by calling. 928-7026.
Clinic
PUTNAM --- Quest Martial Arts will present a self-defense clinic for ages 7 and up at 10 a.m. Cost is an item for the local food bank. Call 928-9218 to reserve a spot.
Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be at 1 p.m. at Rotary Park.
Wed. Sept. 25
Hunger Documentary
DANIELSON --- TEEG its community partners will present a showing of critically acclaimed documentary “A Place at The Table” from 7 to 9 p.m. at QVCC Auditorium in honor of September, Hunger Awareness Month. Free. All welcome.
Sat. Sept. 28
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.
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- Pomfret Recreation will present Positively Pomfret Day from 10 to 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park on Rt. 97. Concludes Pomfret's 300th birthday celebration. Dove release at 10 a.m. Crafts, foods, music, rides, contests and games, photo booth, 17th-century artisans. Skillet Toss competition at 1 p.m., chocolate cream pie eating contest at 12:30 p.m. and 1st annual Diaper Derby at 11:15 a.m. for crawling babies only.
Roast Beef Supper
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold a roast beef supper served family style from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. $12 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Tickets available at the door. Take-out available.
Sun. Sept. 29
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverside Park. Free. Information booths with activities, information and giveaways. Entertainment, kids craft and field games, touch-a-truck, Taste of Thompson Pizza Contest, & more. Rain Date: Oct. 6.
Fri. Oct. 4
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Oct. 5
Craft Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the academy. Vendors wanted. Tables $15/ea. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Proceeds benefit FBLA.
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will host a program by Luis Rhyner of Narragansett about a hand-carved, working carousel carved by Marshall Whittemore of Putnam at 2 p.m. at the Library. Free. Light refreshments follow.
Pork Dinner
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen Church will hold a roast pork dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the parish center at the junction of routes 131 and 97. Takeout available. $100 adults; $5 kids 12 and younger. 508-789-9874.
Mon. Oct. 7
Legion Meeting
PUTNAM --- The men and women of The American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post 13, welcome all veterans who have served honorably during wartime to join them at 7 p.m. at the post on Providence Street. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tues. Oct. 8
Senior Class
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present a senior citizen craft class, glass candy holder (Halloween) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Bring scissors. Free for Thompson seniors; $5 for non-resident seniors. Preregister by Oct. 4: 860-923-9440.
Fri. Oct. 11
Art Show
CHEPACHET --- A three-women artists' art show "Experience Autumn Through Art," will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11 and from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Glocester Heritage Society building on Rt. 44. Part of proceeds benefit the Heritage Society.
Sun. Oct. 13
Pace Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The 29th Annual Pomfret Hunter Pace & 3rd Annual Pace for a Purpose will be held at Tyrone Farm. For info contact Susan Boone 860-928-3647; www.tyronefarm.com or Amy 860-963-9055.
Sat. Oct. 19
Harvest Fair/Lunch
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Putnam Pumpkin fall festival. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.