Woodstock public schools
Tuesday: Hamburgers, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Pizza, fruit. Friday: No school.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Wednesday: Hot dogs, baked beans. Thursday: Crispy chicken sandwiches, broccoli. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Wednesday: Rodeo BBQ rib sandwich or buffalo chicken wraps. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls, turkey Cobb salad. Friday: Special Field Day - cheeseburgers or hot dogs, carrots, sherbet.
Pomfret Community
Monday: French bread pizza, cucumber wheels, carrots, dipping sauce, fruits. Tuesday: Beef and cheese nachos, corn, beans, fruits. Wednesday: Mini corn dogs, three-bean salad, fruits. Thursday: Orange chicken, broccoli and carrots, fortune cookies, fruits. Friday: No school.
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Top: Lined up on Kennedy Drive. Left: '56 Lincoln. Below: '66 Chevy Belair. Bottom left: '27 Ford Model T wheel.
PUTNAM — Senior Vice Commander Norman Beaupre and Auxiliary President Lorraine LaCroix of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Putnam, announce the kick-off of the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition. Middle school students in grades 6-8 in public, private, parochial schools or being home-schooled have the opportunity to compete and win thousands of dollars in national awards. The deadline is Oct. 31 Interested students should contact their schools office and teachers. For info, email:
The VFW enacted the Patriot’s Pen competition to encourage young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society by composing a 300- to 400-word patriotic-themed essay. Theme is: “Why I Honor the American Flag”.
Students begin by competing at the local Post level. Post winners advance to District competition with District winners advancing to the state competition. State first-place winners compete for their share of thousands of dollars in awards, and the national first-place winner is awarded $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
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Honored
George P. Olson (seated) displays his 70 Year Continuous Service Certificates as he’s surrounded by family and American Legion Post #13. Left to right: Commander Alan Joslin, Jim Neeland and Past Commander Ronald P. Coderre. Post #13 presented Neeland with the U.S. Coast Guard flag that was flown on the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Putnam. Courtesy photo.
Olson honored
A former Putnam resident, George Paul Olson, who currently lives at Christopher Heights Assisted Living in Webster, was honored for 70 years continuous service in American Legion in a recent ceremony.
Olson, who recently celebrated his 96th birthday, is a WWII veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Olson was presented a number of certificates and mementoes by Post Commander Alan R. Joslin and Immediate Past Commander Ronald P. Coderre commemorating his membership in American Legion Post #13.
“This is a special day for Mr. Olson who is part of America’s Greatest Generation. It was men like him who preserved the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans, such as the right to vote. It’s fitting that we hold this ceremony on the day that Connecticut is holding a primary election,” Coderre said. Among the honors presented to Olson were certificates from the National Commander of American Legion and one from Post #13 honoring his 70 years of continuous service to the organization. He was also presented an American Legion lapel pin and a Post #13 coffee mug. Commander Joslin presented Olson with the original U.S. Coast Guard flag that was flown on the veterans bridge.
In September Olson will have a banner honoring his service to our country hung in downtown Putnam as Post #13 initiates its second year of honoring living veterans with its “Banner Project.” The banners will be on display from Labor Day through Veterans Day. Olson was also presented a replica of his banner. “Post #13 is proud of your service to our country. This ceremony is our way of not only recognizing you but of saying thank you for your service and long life,” said Commander Joslin.
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