Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier
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Will Run
April 15 Laura Lokitis of Pomfret will run the 117th Boston Marathon® in support of Boston Children’s Hospital. She is a member a member of Children’s Miles for Miracles Team. After losing her best friend in a tragic car accident in June of 2011, Lokitis knew it was time to hit the road running to carry on her courageous and determined spirit. As of October 2012, she registered for the Boston Marathon and signed on to the Boston Children’s Hospital team where she is also a member of the patient partner program and committed to raising $5,000. This program pairs runners with a patient at the hospital and is a way to create a magical experience for both. Lokitis is paired with a 5 year old who has a severe heart condition and has been fortunate to be blessed with this pairing. “ Training has been difficult at times. I truly believe that in the passing of my best friend, I was given the blessing of this little girl and new family. She inspires me every day to get out running. I have a feeling that April 15 is going to be one of the best days of my life, “ said Lokitis. If you would like to support Laura visit: https://www.milesformiracles.org/boston/llokitis2013. Courtesy photo.
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Woodstock Elementary/
Middle
Monday: Hamburgers, fruit. Tuesday: Ravioli, peas, fruit. Wednesday: chicken Caesar salad, fruit. Thursday: Pizza, carrot sticks, fruit. Friday - no school - parent conferences.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Elementary: Hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw; Middle: Chili dogs. Tuesday: Chicken and broccoli Alfredo. Wednesday: Turkey and bacon subs, veggies with hummus. Thursday: Soft-shell tacos, corn, Spanish rice and black beans. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, cucumber and tomato salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Honey BBQ chicken sandwiches, veggie sticks with hummus, baked beans. Tuesday: Soft-shell tacos, corn, Spanish rice and black beans. Wednesday: Chicken Caesar salad. Thursday: Crunchy chicken wraps, cucumber and tomato salad. Friday: Homemade calzones.
Pomfret Community:
Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, vegetable beef soup, Goldfish crackers, pears. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, vegetable, fruit tray. Wednesday: Beef or bean tacos, corn, apples and oranges. Thursday - 12:30 dismissal: Mr. Fox's pizza, fruit. Friday - 12:30 dismissal: (Bag lunch in the classroom )- turkey sandwiches, carrot snacks, baked chips, fruit.
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PUTNAM — Richard Irwin, M.D., has joined the physician staff of Eye Care Northeast as an ophthalmologist.
Dr. Irwin has been a practicing ophthalmologist for over 30 years, specializing in medical and surgical eye diseases such as diabetes and glaucoma. He has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries. Prior to joining Eye Care Northeast, Dr. Irwin spent 21 years in private practice in Newton, Kan., followed by hospital practice in Southbridge. He is credentialed at Day Kimball Hospital.
Dr. Irwin is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Eye Surgeons and the American Medical Association, among numerous professional affiliations. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
A resident of Southbridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Irwin is married to Sheryl A. (Homeyer) Irwin, M.D. They have two children.
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Funds available
DANIELSON — The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) announced it will provide funds to nonprofit organizations and municipal, regional, state or federal agencies that sponsor a 2013 Earth Month or River Cleanup in the region. Last year, more than 1,000 volunteers removed about 12 tons of trash from rivers, parks, and roads. TLGV will reimburse organizations up to $500 for expenses like publicity, cleanup supplies such as trash bags and work gloves, and food for volunteers. TLGV will also help publicize the event and work with each organization to recruit more volunteers.
Interested organizations should submit a letter to TLGV, on their organization’s letterhead, at least six weeks before the proposed event. The letter should include: basic details about the cleanup (what, when, where, and who); contact information (including an email address); explain what you hope to accomplish; provide a budget detailing how you will use TLGV funds; let TLGV know who will be picking up and disposing of the trash (TLGV can’t cover that cost); describe how youth (the future stewards of The Last Green Valley) will be involved in the cleanup; and include a plan for publicizing not just the event, but the results. Nonprofit organizations should also submit a copy of their 501(c) designation letter from the IRS. Contact Lois Bruinooge at (860) 774-3300 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Celebrating
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Hospital will celebrate National Patient Safety Awareness Week from March 3-9. This year’s theme, “Patient Safety 7/365: 7 Days of Recognition, 365 Days of Commitment to Safe Care” is an important part of Day Kimball’s philosophy in providing high-quality healthcare. The goal of this campaign is to recognize the advancements that have been made in the patient safety arena, while acknowledging the challenges that remain and committing to work on them every day. Healthcare providers form a partnership with their patients by encouraging them to participate in their own care.
Day Kimball has several activities planned during this celebration week to highlight many of the patient safety initiatives that demonstrate it’s commitment to ensure that staff and patients work together to promote patient safety so all will benefit from a safe healthcare system.