Honored
Donald Steinbrick, left, was recently honored by American Legion Post #13 Commander Ronald P. Coderre as the Post’s Legionnaire of the Year. Steinbrick, an Air Force veteran, is a longtime member of the Post and served as chaplain for the past eight years. He was recently named the Post’s Chaplain Emeritus. Courtesy photo.
The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury recently completed a project to increase visibility and awareness of its facility, collections and archives with the help of a grant from The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV).
Awarded in the fall of 2016, the $2,500 grant was more than matched by the society’s own fund-raising efforts and was for the creation of an outdoor sign and professional labels for its museum and archival items.
“Preserving The Last Green Valley’s unique history and culture to ensure it can be passed on to future generations is an important part of our mission,” said Lois Bruinooge, executive director of TLGV.
“The Finnish American Heritage Society proposed a unique project that also helps us fulfill our mission. These grants can often mean the difference between a project like this getting done or languishing.”
The Finnish Hall Building, located on Route 169 in Canterbury, was built in 1924 by the Finnish American Education Association.
While always owned by a group of Finns, the Finnish American Heritage Society formed in 1987 and has been steadily renovating and restoring the building since then. An addition that includes an office, the museum, a library and the archives was dedicated in October 1998.
“The Finnish American Heritage Society board and members appreciate the long-term relationship and support from The Last Green Valley over the past many years,” said Stanley Karro, the project director and vice president for the Finnish American Heritage Society.
“We especially thank the organization for the most recent grant, which allowed us to acquire a new sign at the Finnish Hall in Canterbury and add better definition to our museum presentation with guidance and resources from the Connecticut Historical Society. Our recent Walktober art show event, called FACES at FAHS, allowed our visitors to better appreciate the history and current activities of our Finnish Heritage Society.”
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Chicken patties on buns, fruit. Tuesday: French toast, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, black beans, fruit. Thursday: American Chop Suey, cookies, fruit. Friday: Pizza, carrot sticks, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers with cheese, sherbet. Tuesday: Hot dogs, baked beans, "Spooktacular Treat." Wednesday: Homestyle Sloppy Joes. Thursday: Popcorn chicken potato bowls. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken and waffles or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Shepherd's Pie or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Chicken potato bowls, buffalo chicken wraps. Thursday: Cheesy BBQ Beef or turkey Cobb salad. Friday: Pizza or fish and chips dinners.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Pizza, vegetable salad. Tuesday: Beef and cheese tacos, rice and beans. Wednesday: Chicken taco salad. Thursday: Cheeseburgers. Friday: American Chop Suey, salad.
Info session set
NORWICH — CorePlus Credit Union will hold a free information session on senior financial scam and exploitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Norwich Inn & Spa. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , call 860-886-0576 x 3127 or stop by any CorePlus Credit Union branch to register. Free and open to the public.
At the seminar, you’ll find out how big the problem of financial exploitation is, who’s committing the crime, common examples of senior scams, how to recognize signs of abuse, what the long-term effects of exploitation are, how to prevent it, and where to go for help.