Westview dept.
aids soup kitchen
DAYVILLE — Motivated by goodwill and the importance of nutrition, several staff members of Westview Health Care Center’s Dietary department volunteered their time and culinary skills to the Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic Aug. 11.
The four- person team prepared, cooked and served a lasagna dinner complete with fresh salad, breadsticks and dessert to nearly 100 individuals and families in the Willimantic area.
Nathan Mitchell, Westview’s director of Dietary Services, accompanied the team, motivated to provide the same high quality of service to members of our community as they do with Westview residents and patients. “We’re happy to be of service to some of the people in our area who may not have the means or ability to provide a hot and nutritious meal for themselves or their families,” Mitchell said: “I’m honored to be part of a workplace that supports community outreach opportunities such as this and extremely proud of my crew for pulling this all together.”
 “Individually, it is sometimes difficult to feel like we can make a significant effect within the life of others, but collectively our efforts can make a world of difference,” said David T. Panteleakos, Westview administrator. “We’re honored to share the compassion and talents of our staff with the Covenant Soup Kitchen and extremely appreciative of the essential services that their organization provides to our community.”

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PUTNAM— The Putnam Science Academy’s brand new boys’ varsity soccer team walked away with a 1-0 win in the scrimmage with Pomfret School Sept. 7.
Sophomore Victor Reis scored the lone goal and first ever goal in program history just before the half. Putnam Science Academy went on the road to face St. Andrew’s School Sept. 12.
With 21 student athletes from more than 10 different countries on the squad, Head Coach Ivan Damulira knew he would have his hands full. “It hasn’t been as hard as I thought it would be” Damulira said with a smile. “Soccer brings these kids together and their styles are all very unique and different. Getting them to commit to team ball and play my style of soccer that I’m trying to coach to them has been one of the bigger challenges.”
With students from Brazil, Spain, Ghana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Dominican Republic just to name a few, communication is key not only on the field but in the locker room as well. “I prefer an open door policy with my team.” Damulira added, “I encourage the kids to help one another on and off the field and it’s been great, we have great chemistry.”
Josh Sanchas
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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Honored
DAYVILLE —   Westview Health Care Center recently hosted its annual Employee Appreciate Week. Certified Nursing Assistant Michelle Daniels of Dayville was honored as the 2018 Employee of the Year.  “Westview’s reputation can only be attributed to the continuance of the high quality of care and dedication that our entire team of caregivers provides,” said David T. Panteleakos, administrator. “This week of Employee Appreciation is intended to honor and praise our talented staff and to express the enormous gratitude that each employee rightfully deserves.” Courtesy photo.

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