CorePlus pg 1 10-3-13
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Ribbon Cutting
Warren Scholl, (red tie) president of CorePlus Federal Credit Union, above, helps many cut the ribbon of the new CorePlus branch inside the Putnam Walmart Supercenter. Right, while mascot Corey MacMoney looks on Scholl addresses wellwishers. Linda Lemmon photos.
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By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM --- Warren Scholl, president of CorePlus Federal Credit Union, recalled that more than 40 years ago he was living in Putnam and thought to himself "Wouldn't it be nice to bring a credit union to town?" Fast forward to this week: And "we did it."
Scholl told those gathered for the ribbon cutting of the CorePlus branch inside the Putnam Walmart Supercenter that CorePlus's presence in Putnam fulfilled his dream. He added that the CorePlus branch, during its recent "soft opening" has already done a "fair amount of lending."
CorePlus also has a Loan Zone on School Street. That opened in April, 2012, and another branch of CorePlus will open next month inside the brand new Walmart Supercenter in Brooklyn.
Putnam Mayor Pete Place welcomed CorePlus and said the town wishes them the best.
David Conrad, president of Citizens National Bank and the Northeast Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, also extended a welcome and said it would be nice to have some "friendly competition."
Jeff Rawson, president of the Putnam Business Association, said the more than 130 businesses who are members of the PBA welcome CorePlus. He added, "I can't say enough about what you do for the Putnam Business Association and for this community." He called CorePlus a very philanthropic member of the community.
Academy pg 1 10-3-13
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Academy hires
headmaster
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Christopher J. Sandford, of East Lyme, as the new headmaster to assume duties following the Thanksgiving recess.
Sandford is currently the principal of Wheeler High School in N. Stonington, having served in that capacity since 2010. Prior to that he served as assistant principal at Wheeler and was previously a member of the faculty at East Lyme High School.
Sandford’s appointment caps a four-month search headed by a search committee appointed by the Board of Trustees comprised of Trustees, faculty and administrative staff members. The process also included a day long visit to Wheeler High School where committee members met with faculty, students, administrative personnel, board of education members and maintenance staff personnel.
In addition to his duties at Wheeler High School, Sandford has been involved in a variety of non-profit organizations in southeastern Connecticut including Safe Futures and the Southeastern Regional Action Council as well as the Historical Societies in Stonington and East Lyme. He also serves as a member of the East Lyme Board of Education.
He replaced Kim Caron who retired. Former headmaster Richard Foye has been serving as interim headmaster.
Pie pg 1 10-3-13
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Pie Eater
Sofia Murray, 9, of Pomfret took part in the pie-eating contest at Positively Pomfret Sept. 28. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo.
Then and Now pg 2 10-3-13
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Then
This is the Adams Express Freight Building in downtown Putnam around 1915. Photos courtesy of Susan Calaman)
& Now
This is the same area today. The area now houses Jessica Tuesday's.