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PUTNAM —  Senior Vice Commander Norman Beaupre and Auxiliary President Lorraine LaCroix of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Putnam, announce the kick-off of the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition. Middle school students in grades 6-8 in public, private, parochial schools or being home-schooled have the opportunity to compete and win thousands of dollars in national awards.  The deadline is Oct. 31 Interested students should contact their schools office and teachers.  For info, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The VFW enacted the Patriot’s Pen competition to encourage young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society by composing a 300- to 400-word patriotic-themed essay. Theme is: “Why I Honor the American Flag”.
Students begin by competing at the local Post level. Post winners advance to District competition with District winners advancing to the state competition. State first-place winners compete for their share of thousands of dollars in awards, and the national first-place winner is awarded $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

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KILLINGLY — Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankHometown, announced that Kimberly Sweet has accepted the position as branch manager of their Killingly location starting on June 11.
Prior to joining bankHometown, she was the assistant branch manager/Personal Financial specialist for Webster Bank. She was recognized as a Top Performer in 2017 for her leadership and partnership with investments and was nominated to participate in the bank’s inaugural licensed banker program.
Sweet obtained her Series 6, 63, and Life/Health/Fixed Annuities licenses and has over 11 years of management experience. Kimberly graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s degree in English.
Sweet is a member of the Newport Preservation Society and an active volunteer at her local animal shelter and Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of RI.
She enjoys spending time with her fiancé, traveling to Block Island, playing volleyball, and keeping up with her two 7-month-old puppies.
 

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George P. Olson (seated) displays his 70 Year Continuous Service Certificates as he’s surrounded by family and American Legion Post #13. Left to right: Commander Alan Joslin, Jim Neeland and Past Commander Ronald P. Coderre.  Post #13 presented Neeland with the U.S. Coast Guard flag that was flown on the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Putnam. Courtesy photo.




Olson honored
A former Putnam resident, George Paul Olson, who currently lives at Christopher Heights Assisted Living in Webster, was honored for 70 years continuous service in American Legion in a recent ceremony. 
Olson, who recently celebrated his 96th birthday, is a WWII veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.  Olson was presented a number of certificates and mementoes by Post Commander Alan R. Joslin and Immediate Past Commander Ronald P. Coderre commemorating his membership in American Legion Post #13.
“This is a special day for Mr. Olson who is part of America’s Greatest Generation.  It was men like him who preserved the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans, such as the right to vote.  It’s fitting that we hold this ceremony on the day that Connecticut is holding a primary election,” Coderre said. Among the honors presented to Olson were certificates from the National Commander of American Legion and one from Post #13 honoring his 70 years of continuous service to the organization.  He was also presented an American Legion lapel pin and a Post #13 coffee mug. Commander Joslin presented Olson with the original U.S. Coast Guard flag that was flown on the veterans bridge.
In September Olson will have a banner honoring his service to our country hung in downtown Putnam as Post #13 initiates its second year of honoring living veterans with its “Banner Project.”  The banners will be on display from Labor Day through Veterans Day.  Olson was also presented a replica of his banner.  “Post #13 is proud of your service to our country.  This ceremony is our way of not only recognizing you but of saying thank you for your service and long life,” said Commander Joslin.

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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs.  The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Aug. 13
Barnaby Corriveau, 29, Maynard Street, Putnam; failure to renew motor vehicle registration.
Aug. 15
Nancy Edmondson, 52, Franklin Street, Putnam; operating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to drive right, failure to obey signal by police officer.
Aug. 16
Daniel Carroll, 32, no address listed; three counts of breach of peace, three counts of second-degree threatening, two counts of second-degree unlawful restraint, two counts of second-degree harassment, second-degree staling, third-degree criminal mischief, sixth-degree larceny and two counts of violation of protective order.
Aug. 17
William Demers, 35, Lyon Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, unlawful restraint.
Aug. 18
Brandon Kenyon, 33, Battey Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation.
Melissa Martin, 33, Van den Noort Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, violation of a restraining order.
Aug. 19
Brandon Kenyon, 33, Battey Street, Putnam; violation of conditions of release, disorderly conduct, first-degree criminal trespass.