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Grant Made
Arc Quinebaug Valley Executive Director Susan Desrosiers, left, receives a grant donation from the Savings Institute. Courtesy photo.
DANIELSON — Savings Institute Bank & Trust has provided $5,655 in grant funds to The Arc Quinebaug Valley. With this gift, The Arc will purchase Chromebooks for an Electronic Record System being implemented at the agency in the near future.
The Chromebooks will be used with a web-based application suite designed to provide a comprehensive solution for the planning, documentation, reporting, communication and billing needs of the organization.
The Arc provides programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other life-affecting disabilities. Vocational, residential, recreation, education, day and retirement services offer opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their goals and be integral members of their community.
“Savings Institute Bank & Trust has been a continued supporter of The Arc. We are grateful to have the help from community businesses, such as this bank, as it allows our organization the ability to continue thriving in an ever-changing technology based world. This is a major contribution that we truly appreciate.” said Susan Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.
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Promoted
Several black belts were awarded recently at Quest Martial Arts in Putnam. Left to right, front: Keenan Lamontagne (2nd degree), Coby Babbitt (1st degree), Ethan Ekman (1st degree). Second row: Grandmaster Bogdanski. Greg Martinez (3rd degree), Felix Martinez (3rd degree), Zach Davis (2nd degree), Noah Fields (3rd degree), Gary Pazienza (2nd degree), Master Duethorn (co-owner). Courtesy photo.
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Presentation
American Legion Post #13 Commander Alan Joslin presents a plaque of appreciation to Immediate Past Commander Ronald P. Coderre for his three years of service to the Post. Courtesy photo.
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Team Results
Students from Quest Martial Arts in Putnam attended the American Tang Soo Do championships in Massachusetts. Schools from all over the U.S.A. were represented in the competition. Quest team results: Greg Martinez- Gold in Forms, Sparring, Bronze in weapons. Competed in two Grand championships; David May- Gold in Weapons, bronze in sparring, Weapons grand champion; Alishia Thompson- Gold in Sparring and Forms, Silver in Weapons; Mathew Card -Silver in Sparring and Forms; Morgan Potter- competed in five events, won five medals! Gold in Chil Sung forms, weapons, Silver in Sparring, Bronze in Forms and Breaking; Brian Card- Gold in Sparring and Forms, Silver in Weapons. Courtesy photo.
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