DAYVILLE — Mary Blais of Danielson was honored as Employee of the Month at Country Living at Westview Commons for the month of April.
Hired as an administrative assistant in August 2020, Blais’ bright and cheerful presence has quickly become a staple for the residents and guests of the facility, according to Donna Copeland, executive director. She added, “With poise, grace and determined professionalism, she is at her best while balancing the many duties and responsibilities of her position - a testament to her dexterity and multitasking capabilities.”
Mother of three and soon-to-be grandmother of two, Blais has been planning and preparing for the upcoming wedding to her fiancé, Billy, in July. She is the parent to their two Yorkshire Terriers: Pudding and Bella. She enjoys spending time planting and tending to her flower beds as well as relishing in time spent with her family and friends by a fire while cooking and enjoying a cold beverage.
Copeland said “Mary effortlessly makes those around her feel like family. Her genuine concern and warm approach to the matters and requests made by the staff or residents is highly commendable. We couldn’t ask for a better mix of personality, hospitality and reliability than Mary has to offer.”
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Donation
The Daughters of Isabella Baby Shower and Baby Bottle Collection netted $2,183.61 and donations were made to TEEG, Caring Families Pregnancy Services and the Diaper Bank of NECT. The two annual drives to assist young mothers in the area included all four churches within the St. Therese Parish. From left: Vicki Beausoleil and Priscilla Dowd.
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The Woodstock Fair, always Labor Day weekend, is back after a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, just as large and exciting as ever.
The 160th edition will begin Friday, Sept. 3 and run through Monday, Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds on RT. 169. Gates will open every day at 9 a.m.
The Fair includes: agricultural displays, giant pumpkins, demonstrations and competitions; horses, sheep, cattle and poultry; the birthing center with a variety of baby animals; fine arts, handwork, food, fruits and vegetables.
The Fiesta Shows will be in the midway.
Entertainment on two stages and will feature regional and local performances. With the unpredictability of the COVID-19 virus and local and regional bands and performers having limited work in 2020, the Fair elected to take a more prudent course of action to showcase regional and local talent.
Included in the entertainment are a pair of tribute shows.
The Linda Ronstadt Experience starring Tristan McIntosh will perform two shows on Sept. 4. Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, Vyntage Skynard, will perform two shows on Sept. 5. The Rustlers Band, a country act out of Long Island, N.Y., will entertain Sept. 6. The South Stage welcomes back the East Woodstock Cornet Band, the Old Time Fiddlers, and the Mychael David Band along with some familiar and some new competitions for fairgoers to take part in. And there’s always the fabulous food.
Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and active military with an ID and children 10 years and under is admitted free. A new feature is online general admission and ride ticket sales at https://woodstock.fiestashows.com. For info: www.woodstoockfair.com or the Woodstock Fair Facebook page.
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
Thursday -- "Wolf Meal": Beef burger with cheese, sherbet. Friday: Pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Thursday: Chicken potato bowl or calzone pizza boli. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.
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