Panu honored as Veteran of the
Month in Thompson
THOMPSON — Charlie Panu has been chosen by the nominating committee as the Town of Thompson’s third recipient of the newly formed Veteran of the Month Program. Panu is the October awardee.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 as an infantryman training at Fort Hood, Texas, and was a sergeant in the 4th Division serving in the Vietnam war. He was a Point Man serving on the dangerous front lines where it was commonly known that a very large percentage of Point Men in Vietnam never returned home. He is a well decorated Vietnam veteran having been awarded many awards including: the National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Marksman and expert Pistol Marksman, and the Connecticut Veterans Service Award. Panu is married to Henrietta Groh Panu and just recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
For information and to download nomination forms go to: www.thompson.org.
.
Man arrested
after domestic
PUTNAM — Oct. 4 A Putnam man was arrested following a domestic disturbance call to the Putnam Police Department.
Michael W. Moore, 29, of 63 Woodstock Ave., #5, Putnam, was charged with third-degree assault, first-degree threatening, first-degree reckless endangerment, criminal violation of a protective order and interfering with an office.
Putnam Police Chief Christopher D. Ferace said the Putnam Police Department responded to a multi-family residence on Woodstock Avenue for the report of a domestic disturbance. They found a victim suffering from a minor injury and the accused was gone. A short time later the accused was found on the roof of his residence and taken into custody.
He said the accused assaulted and threatened the victim while there were valid protective orders in place. The victim’s injuries did not require medical attention. All accused are innocent until proven guilty
.
Honored
DUDLEY — Several local students were named to the Nichols College spring 2024 dean’s list: Taylor Annis of North Grosvenordale, Kyle Busha of N Grosvenordale, Gabriel Dowd of Brooklyn, Makala Dube of Brooklyn, Brett Gile of Dayville, Emma Girardin of Brooklyn, Dominick Kollbeck of Woodstock, Alina Michalski of Woodstock,Leah Nadeau of Pascoag.
.
Art scholarships
PUTNAM — The Putnam Arts Council is currently accepting applications for its first annual round of scholarships.
Putnam residents who are currently pursuing an education of any level are eligible for up to $500 in scholarship assistance. The intention of the scholarship is to help students further their study of any art-related discipline. The scholarship may be used towards public or private education, or towards a class, workshop, etc. outside of an educational institution.
The application deadline is Nov. 30. The grant will be awarded early January, 2025.
For more information visit www.putnamctartscouncil.com.
.