PUTNAM — Stacey Jones, lead phlebotomist for Day Kimball Healthcare’s Laboratory and Blood Draw Services department, has been named employee of the month for July by Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH).
Jones began her career in phlebotomy nearly 10 years ago first working part time in the laboratory at DKH in October 2008 before coming onboard full time. In her current role as lead phlebotomist, Jones is responsible for overseeing DKH’s traveling phlebotomy program, as well as performing outpatient blood draws at DKH’s Putnam Healthcare Center blood draw site. Additional responsibilities include training new phlebotomy staff, scheduling, and assisting with various phlebotomy-related clerical duties.
Jones was born at Day Kimball Hospital and grew up in Foster with her mom.
She lives in Dayville with her best friend, Michelle, and three sons: Matthew, Dylan, and Rowan. The family also has several dogs and cats, and a tortoise.
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Looks to future
The Last Green Valley, Inc. needs your help to shape the future of The National Heritage Corridor. TLGV is launching an 18-month effort to bring together community members to share their visions and use their voices to help us create a long-range plan for the future of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.
The TLGV Board of Directors has created a community engagement committee that has already begun work to engage TLGV’s community partners in shaping a long-range plan. The board plans to involve the community in multiple phases during the next year and develop a long-range vision plan looking towards 2030 and beyond.
“The Last Green Valley, Inc. has been a steward of our region’s National Heritage Corridor for more than two decades,” said Bill Jobbagy, chairman of TLGV’s Board of Directors. “One of our main objectives is connecting and inspiring people to care for, enjoy and pass on the quality of life and the region’s unique elements. Over the next year we will be updating our long-range vision to guide our activities for the future. It is important that we receive input from those who enjoy the region’s many features and opportunities. To that end, we will engage our residents and local organizations to assist in creating this vision.”
The committee will be meeting with other organizations during phase one to discuss topics such as agriculture, land conservation, economic vitality and historical and cultural resources. Any organization wishing to be part of the conversation is welcome to contact TLGV.
TLGV Executive Director Lois Bruinooge said community engagement has always been part of TLGV’s work. “Everything we do, we do with partners,” Bruinooge said. “There is strength in partnerships enabling us to do more for The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.”
In addition to meeting with organizations it already partners with, TLGV is looking for opportunities to engage with individuals and organizations that it does not already have a relationship with.
During the late summer into early winter, TLGV will be meeting with numerous organizations to learn about their hopes and concerns about the future of the national heritage corridor. Organizations interested in hosting TLGV for a workshop can contact Kyle Gregoire, TLGV Community and Donor Relations Manager, at 860-774-3300.
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Demers honored
PUTNAM — Jonathan Demers was named Putnam Bank’s Employee of the Month for August. Demers has been with the bank since April 2004, and currently serves as a floating CSR/head teller.
He said, “I am at a loss for words. I am thankful that the people I work with think I should receive the nomination of Employee of the Month. It does take a team, so this is not mine alone. It goes to everyone.”
Demers is an actor at the Bradley Playhouse and The Little Theater on Broad Street. If he is not on stage, then he’s part of the crew, or volunteering in the lobby. He is also a participant of Extra Life, a non-profit organization where thousands of gamers unite to play games in support of their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. He supports the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford. Jon donates as much time, money, or both to local charitable organizations as possible. He said, “Why be in a community if you do not help?”
“Jon exemplifies all that we expect from the best of our team members; work ethic, team spirit, and community engagement. I’m pleased that Jon is this month’s recipient of this recognition” said Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank.
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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Hot dogs, fruit. Tuesday: Meatball grinders, cucumber cups. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Taco boats, fruit. Friday: Pizza, spinach salad, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Orange popcorn or chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Tuesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers with cheese, sherbet. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce. Thursday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, carrots. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Tex-Mex beef double tacos or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: General Tsos chicken or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Clipper Burgers or buffalo chicken wraps. Thursday: Cheese lasagna or Oriental chicken salad. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or fish and chips dinner.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Pizza, carrot and celery with dipping sauce, fruit. Tuesday - Brunch for Lunch: French toast sticks, egg patties, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, broccoli, carrots, fruits. Thursday: Cheese quesadilla, corn, beans, fruits. Friday: Fish and chips, fruits.