DAYVILLE — Adam Bouthillier of Dayville earned Westview Health Care Center’s Employee of the Month for October 2017. He recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary as an employee of Westview where he has worked in the facility’s kitchen as a cook and dietary aide.
In his spare time Adam enjoys an eclectic range of activities including playing with his son Lucien, working out, cooking, playing video games and, in all seriousness, searching for Sasquatch - a peculiar pastime that he has been engaged in since childhood. “Adam is beloved here at Westview,” said David T. Panteleakos, administrator. “His jovial and humorous nature is shadowed only by his continuous commitment and compassionate approach in regard to the well-being of Westview’s residents and patients. This award is but a small token to reward the spirit of caregiving that he models day in and day out.”
Arc gets grant
Thanks to a grant received from Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation, Inc., The Arc Quinebaug Valley will be able to add these funds to grant funding already received for the purchase of outdoor musical instruments for The Arc’s Sensory Garden Project. The sensory garden will benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grant funds in the amount of $1,000 were provided by Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation, Inc. to The Arc Quinebaug Valley on Nov. 13.
“We are beyond grateful to have received this grant. These funds will help with the costs associated with making our dream of a sensory garden a reality.” said Susan M. Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.
The sensory garden will be designed with the purpose of stimulating the senses of individuals with disabilities, which will help each person acquire essential life skills at their own peaceful pace.
“Jewett City Savings Bank has continued to make a difference at The Arc Quinebaug Valley and we are truly grateful to have their support. With the help of community businesses such as this, we are hoping to have the sensory garden completed in 2018.” said Desrosiers.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Hot dogs, fruit. Tuesday: Hot chicken sandwiches, butternut squash, cookies, fruit. Wednesday: Bosco sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Bacon cheeseburgers, fruit. Friday: Pizza, celery sticks, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Pasta with meatsauce, broccoli, sherbet. Tuesday: Hot dogs, baked beans. Wednesday: Supreme beef nachos, corn. Thursday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or "new" cheeseburg pizza.
Putnam High
Monday: Tex Mex double tacos or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Chicken tenders or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Homemade Salisbury steak or buffalo chicken wraps. Thursday: Three-cheese toasted sandwich or Italian antipasto salad. Friday: Pizza or fish and chip dinner.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Pizza, salad. Tuesday: Beef and cheese tacos, rice and beans. Wednesday: Herb-roasted chicken, salad. Thursday: Mac and cheese, carrots and green beans. Friday: Pizza burgers.
Honored
American Legion Post #13 of Putnam honored three veteran, right to left: Tom Pandolfi, Vietnam; Paul Martell Sr.; Victor Lippiello, WWII at its Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Black Dog Restaurant. The trio is pictured with Post Commander Ronald P. Coderre. Courtesy photo.