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The Town of Pomfret seeks to hire a PT Finance Manager/Treasurer responsible for the management of Town funds as required by CT General Statutes. Responsibilities to include receipt and deposit of town funds, reconciliation of accounts, investment of town monies, preparation of audit requirements and work with auditors during annual audits, perform any and all duties as may be required with this position and as required under CT General Statutes.
Must work in cooperation with municipal officials and provide financial reports as needed. Must be able to work independently.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or five years of related experience in accounting/bookkeeping, preferably in a municipal office. Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and accounting softwares.
This is a part-time position of up to 22 hours per week with some flexibility dependent upon varying workload throughout the year. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Interested persons should forward resume/application and three references to the Selectman’s Office, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259.
Application and full job description is available at www.pomfretct.gov/first-selectmans-office . Position is open until filled. EEO/AA
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Alternate: Sandwiches, Yogurt meals, salads. Every day: Fruit. Monday: Waffle sticks, sausages, hash browns. Tuesday: Texas toasted cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, cheddar Goldfish crackers. Wednesday: Cheese-filled twisted bread, marinara, pasta, broccoli. Thursday: Fiesta beef nachos, corn, Mexican rice. Friday: Cheese pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Steak and cheese grinders or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Homemade chicken Alfredo bake or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce or chicken Caesar wraps. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or "Wild Mike's" cheese bites. Friday: Pizza or chicken tender fry basket.
Woodstock Public Schools
Alternate: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Monday: Cheeseburgers or hamburgers. Tuesday: Bosco Stix, marinara sauce, salad, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, black beans, fruit. Thursday: Penne with meatballs and sauce, zucchini. Friday: No school - Professional Development.
Pomfret Community
Alternate: Uncrustable Fun Lunch, Homemade grilled cheese. Monday: Chicken patties, corn. Tuesday: Taco rice bowls, cheesy refried beans. Wednesday: Chicken tenders and waffles, cinnamon sweet potato fries. Thursday: Chicken pesto pasta, broccoli. Friday - early dismissal: Pizza, cucumber wheels.
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Introducing ...
Family members introduced Amelia Leduc, 4, of Woodstock to cauliflower at the Putnam Saturday Farmers Market. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Historical society needs volunteers
PUTNAM — The Aspinock Historical Society is looking for volunteers for a few hours a month. Help is needed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. “You could volunteer as much or as little as you like.” The volunteer would greet people that tour the museum and show them Putnam’s great history? The society would give the volunteers the training needed to become a helpful guide to visitors.
Please contact the curator Terri- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Hometown Heroes of WWII
Lt. Johnson saved his company from destruction
By Michael Rocchetti
Herbert A. Johnson (1915-2009) Lieutenant U.S. Army, was assigned to the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division which participated in the invasion landing in Algeria in 1942 and fought at both the battles of the Kasserine Pass and El Guettar
He was awarded the Silver Star for heroism in action in Tunisia North Africa. The former POW who was graduated from Putnam High School and the University of New Hampshire, was serving as a cover man for a “runner” and as a result was instrumental in saving his company from destruction by the enemy. A member of a heavy weapons company, he moved up with his unit to support the infantry in an attack on a German position on a hill. Before reaching their objective, they were cut off by the enemy on a plain. The Americans set up their weapons and a pitched battle ensued. While this was taking place, Lt. Johnson volunteered to investigate the situation by climbing the hill and a runner accompanied him. About 500 yards from the top he contacted a wounded American officer who revealed that his entire force had been either annihilated or captured and the Germans were strongly fortified there. As a result Lt Johnson started back to his own lines to warn his company of the danger that lay ahead. Before arriving there, he found himself cut off by a force of the enemy consisting of about 40 men. He and his runner, who was a sergeant, returned the fire. Then Lt. Johnson sent the runner to complete the mission alone while he held off the Germans. Consequently, his company escaped the trap awaiting them. However, Lt. Johnson was captured by the enemy, and spent the rest of the war at a German Prisoner of War Camp (Oflag 64) in Szubin, Poland. In addition to the Silver Star Medal, Lt. Johnson also was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.
After WWII, he remained in the Army, served in the Korean war, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Herbert Johnson was born Oct. 30, 1915, in Putnam to Herbert and Lillian Johnson. He had one sister. He married Sara Meyers and they had two children. He died on Nov. 18 2009, at the age of 94.
Hometown Heroes is a series published in the Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger with this mission: We owe it to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines to make sure that they are never forgotten, and that the memory of their service and sacrifice will forever live on in the hearts and minds of the grateful people of Putnam.
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