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Presentation
Putnam Bank President and CEO Thomas Borner, center, presents a check toward a $25,000 pledge to support Day Kimball Healthcare’s facility, technology and service initiatives to DKH Development Director Kristen Willis and DKH President and CEO Joseph Adiletta. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — Putnam Bank and the Putnam Bank Foundation have pledged $25,000 in support of Day Kimball Healthcare programs and initiatives through major 2017 event sponsorships, including the title sponsorship for the 33rd annual Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic.
The sponsorship funds will support Day Kimball’s current and short-term priorities for providing the highest quality care and latest technologies in the areas of surgical care and diagnostic imaging, as well as support for in-home care services and the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH.
“Community support is absolutely essential to sustaining growth at Day Kimball Healthcare, allowing us to continue to provide high quality programs and services that the community of northeastern Connecticut so richly deserves,” said DKH Director of Development Kristen Willis.
“We are deeply grateful to Putnam Bank and the Putnam Bank Foundation for their generous contribution in service to the health and welfare of those in the communities that both our organizations serve. We’re also so thankful for Putnam Bank’s ongoing, steadfast support and genuine interest in improving our community hospital,” Willis said.
“We are pleased to partner with and provide continued major support to another pillar of the community that plays such an important part in the quality of life here in northeastern Connecticut” said Putnam Bank President and CEO Thomas Borner.
The Day Kimball Hospital Putnam Bank Golf Classic will be July 14 at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam. The event will include first- and second-place prizes, a grand prize new car for a hole-in-one and complementary food and drinks on the course. Two tee times will be offered with an “after party” and awards reception for participants and guests at the conclusion of play. Visit www.daykimball.org/golfclassic for more information.
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Honored
Leslie Poitras recently won the President's Award at Putnam Bank's Awards Banquet. Bank President and CEO Thomas A. Borner is at right. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — Leslie Poitras, Deposit Operations manager of Putnam Bank, was awarded the President’s Award.
Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank, commented that the award is given to an employee who exemplifies unwavering commitment and dedication to the bank and community. Poitras was selected this year to receive this honor. Borner said, “Lee is a valuable member of the Putnam Bank team and tonight we celebrate her 40 years of dedication to the bank and our customers. Lee began her career as a teller and moved to the Operations Department when checks and statements were processed and mailed in-house. She is always available to lend a helping hand to customers and staff when asked. Lee always volunteers for bank-sponsored community events and has devoted her time and talent to the Relay for Life and the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Hospital”.
Poitras said, ” I was very honored to receive the President’s Award. I always feel that my co-workers and the management of the bank are here to support me in any way that they can. I have truly enjoyed my years working for Putnam Bank”.
Also on that evening the following individuals were recognized for their length of service to the bank:
5 Years of Service: Brandy Hapgood, Leslie Robbins, and Dawn St. Onge. 10 Years of Service: Denise Recko and Sandy Pellecchia. 15 Years of Service: Deborah Tavernier, RoseMary Place, Tara Perron, Alyson Davis, Leah Davis, Michelle DeMarco, and Patricia Kovacik. 20 Years of Service: LeeAnn Kieltyka. 25 Years of Service: Carrie Szymanski. 30 Years of Service: Barbara Rasmussen. 40 Years of Service: Leslie Poitras.
Then
Square dancing in Union Square during Centennial celebrations in 1955 in Putnam. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
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This is Union Square today.
Honored
BOSTON — Katelyn Brady of Woodstock Valley has been named to the Emerson College Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester. Brady is majoring in Media Arts Production.