Water pg 1 10-10-13
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Water ban lifted
PUTNAM — The Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority has lifted the Mandatory Water Ban issued Oct. 1.
Rainfall over the last several days has allowed the Authority to use the Little River Treatment Plant to produce water and expected rain fall will allow continued use of the facility, according to Public Works Director Jerry Beausoleil.
Beausoleil said that it is always prudent to voluntarily conserve water by using less water for showers, dish and cloths washing, and any non essential use like watering of lawns, and washing cars. Not only will it assist in conserving water from the system, it will reduce the customer’s quarterly bill.
Although, there is sufficient water today, continued rainfall is needed so another Mandatory Water Ban will not have to be imposed this month due to the high trigger levels on the Little River. Connecticut Water Company has water available for use by Putnam customers if needed, but prolonged period without rain could cause a water shortage for both companies.
Then and Now pg 2 10-10-13
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Then
This is Canal Street during the Floor of 1955. The Odd Fellows building is on the right. Photos courtesy of Susan Calaman.
& Now
This is the same street today.
DiBonaventuras pg 3 10-10-13
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DiBonaventuras win award
PUTNAM — In June the Putnam Lions Club celebrated member accomplishments, welcomed new members, and installed a new slate of officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
Not all award recipients were able to attend — Karyn DiBonaventura, the club’s treasurer, and her husband, Lion Rich DiBonaventura.
The couple did not learn until Sept. 5, that they too had been honored for their service. They received the Jerry Richard (Lion of the Year) Award in recognition of their dedication and faithful service in Lionism.
“[This award] means a lot,” said Karyn.
“It’s an honor to be recognized for our service to the community and we are thankful to the Putnam Lions Club for the opportunity to serve.”
Grant pg 3 10-10-13
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Grant-Nash
honored
PUTNAM — Susan Grant-Nash, L.C.S.W., medical social worker for hospice and palliative care, was named employee of the month for September at Day Kimball Healthcare.
As a student intern at Day Kimball, Grant-Nash developed the Good Grief Group, a children’s grief support program which is still available today. She officially joined DKH in 2009. In her current position as a medical social worker, Grant-Nash assists patients with the social and emotional illnesses associated with their conditions and supports families in order to improve the patient’s response to treatment.
Grant-Nash previously worked as a family relations counselor and a Connecticut Department of Children and Families social worker for the State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch. She also served as a school social worker in the Thompson schools. A graduate of UConn with a bachelor’s in sociology, Grant-Nash earned a master’s. in counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. She lives in E. Putnam, with her husband Joe.