Celebration
May 5 Lori McDermott owner of Glow Aerial Yoga and Wellness, and Rhonda Wishart, owner of Strong Body, Strong Mind Family Yoga, combined more than 20 years of Yoga experience and two different styles of yoga into one space. Aerial Yoga offers the support of a silk hammock to explore, refine, and advance traditional asanas, both in the air and on the ground. Rhonda offers an all-accessible, mat-based Yoga and pre-natal programs. Both styles cater to special populations that may have physical challenges. They have partnered to create a business space for the entire community that supports mindfulness both on and off the yoga mat. Left to right: Delpha Very, Earl Rosebrook, Lori McDermott (owner Glow), Rhonda Wishart (owner SB/SM), Mayor Tony Falzarano, Renee Lasko. Courtesy photo..
Then
This is the Bradley Theater and Front Street around the turn of the century, 1900. Photo courtesy of the Putnam Redevelopment Office.
& Now
This is the same street today.
HARTFORD – State Representative Pat Boyd (D-50) and State Representative Brian Ohler (R-64) recently introduced the bi-partisan Fire and EMS Caucus at the State Capitol. The caucus is open to all state legislators and will focus on the specific public safety issues that our first responders must navigate on a daily basis.
Rep. Boyd said, “This caucus will foster a stronger connection between the legislative process and the men and women who serve as our first responders in the field.”
Ohler and Boyd, both freshman legislators, have found common ground since the session began. They both represent similar districts and also have over a decade of service as members of their local volunteer fire and EMS departments.
Since the announcement was made 20 legislators, from both parties, have already responded with interest in membership.
Rep. Ohler said, “The absence of this type of caucus has left a void for Connecticut’s EMS and Fire personnel. The idea is to create a bi-partisan working group that will address specific public safety issues as well as coming up with recommendations for the budgetary constraints and technological advances to shifting responsibilities driven by societal change in our communities.”
Young Artist
Aurora Schulman, 2, of Putnam gets ready to make a mask at the First Fridays celebration in downtown Putnam. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo.