Check presented
The Killingly Brooklyn Rotary Club presented a check in the amount of $500 to Linda Lamoureux, chief business development officer of The Arc Quinebaug Valley. “Community clubs, such as Killingly Brooklyn Rotary Club, continue to help our agency thrive by their kindness and generosity.” said Lamoureux.
The Killingly Brooklyn Rotary Club has continuously been supportive and dedicated to The Arc’s mission. “We are very thankful for the donation made by The Killingly Brooklyn Rotary Club as they truly continue to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities at our agency.” said Susan Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.
This gift will help to enhance services provided by The Arc for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other life-affecting disabilities. Vocational, residential, recreation, day and retirement services offer opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their goals and be integral members of their community.
Candidate to visit
PUTNAM — Democrat Dan Drew, currently mayor of Middletown, is running for governor and plans to visit Putnam July 20.
He will be at the Elks Lodge at 6:30 p.m. July 20. All welcome to come, talk, ask questions and have refreshments.
Anderson
inducted
WILLIMANTIC — Cory Anderson of Danielson, a senior was inducted into the Eastern Connecticut State University chapter of Phi Alpha, the national social work honor society. His major is social work.
Then
This is Bugbee's department store around 1960 when it had its new facade and solid awning. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
This is the same building these days --- Antiques Marketplace.