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Putnam Bank recently donated $2,000 to The Arc Quinebaug Valley. Left to right: Pam Brown, The Arc Board of Directors president; Susan Desrosiers, The Arc executive director; Thomas Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank; and Lynn Bourque, SVP and branch administrator of Putnam Bank. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — Thomas Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank, presented a check for $2,000 to Susan Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley, for The Arc’s Capital Campaign, which was started in 2012 to install an elevator at the agency. This is the fourth pledge payment of $2,000 that Putnam Bank has provided to The Arc for this campaign. “Putnam Bank is pleased to support an organization in which, through their services and support, makes such a big difference in the lives of those living with disabilities within our community.” said Borner.
This gift from Putnam Bank will help to enhance services provided by The Arc. The success of this campaign specifically assures that all of our facilities are fully accessible to everyone. This improvement has given The Arc Quinebaug Valley the ability to offer individualized programs and supports that will increase independence and the quality of life for individuals with disabilities into the future.
The Arc provides programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other life-affecting disabilities. Vocational, residential, recreation, education, day and retirement services offer opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their goals and be integral members of their community.
“Thank you is such a simple phrase but means so much when conveyed from the heart. The Arc Quinebaug Valley truly appreciates the generosity and continued support from Putnam Bank.” said Desrosiers.
Then
This is Ballou's Mill on Church Street in 1894.
& Now
This is the same building today.
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THOMASDORAN and company recently donated $10,000 to the Bradley Playhouse. Left to right: James D. Kellaway, co-owner of THOMASDORAN and Company; Tom Borner, theater owner; Kathy Borner, theater owner; Pat Green, Bradley Theater office manager, and David T. Panteleakos, co-owner of THOMASDORAN and Company. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — A $10,000 donation was made to the Bradley Playhouse by THOMASDORAN and Company, a media production company owned by David T. Panteleakos and James D. Kellaway based in Woodstock Valley. The theater was a shared beneficiary of the net proceeds from the recent production of “Broadway Live…2015” that was held at the Bradley in June.
“We are truly pleased to provide the Bradley Theater these funds to help maintain the splendor of such a majestic gem in our community”, said David T. Panteleakos, co-owner, executive producer and director for the show. “The money raised is intended to preserve the theater and help improve the audience experience.” said Kellaway: “The continued support from our community partners serves as a vote of confidence each time we produce a show. Their loyalty forms the foundation upon which all of our success is built. It was truly a privilege to work within the Arts to preserve the Arts; it was our honor to perform this show AT the Bradley, FOR the Bradley.”
Honored
EASTON, Mass. — Pomfret Center native Kathryn Lusa, a member of the Class of 2017, was named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Stonehill College. Lusa is a arts administration major at the College.
On dean’s list
PROVIDENCE — Two local students were named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Spring 2015 semester: Anna Dumais of Pascoag, a member of the class of 2016, and Mary McGinn of Pomfret Center, a member of the class of 2015.
Graduates
WORCESTER — The following local residents have received a degree from Clark University on May 17, 2015:
*Brenna M. Dougherty of Brooklyn, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Dougherty is a member of the Gryphon and Pleiades and the Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies.
*Danielle R. Strandson of Brooklyn, graduated with a Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning.
* Haley Amanda Anderson of N. Grosvenordale, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
* Emma Michelle Cotnoir of Putnam, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Cotnoir is a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society.
President’s List
E. HARTFORD — Woodstock resident Eliina Waterhouse has achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average at Goodwin College for the Spring 2015 session, earning a spot on the elite President’s List.
Honored
E. HARTFORD — Three local students were named to the Goodwin College Dean’s List status for the Spring 2015 session: Sandra Carignan of N. Grosvenordale, Loretta Gagne of Pomfret Center and Eliina Waterhouse of Woodstock.
On President’s List
E. HARTFORD — Woodstock resident Eliina Waterhouse has achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average at Goodwin College for the Summer 2015 session, earning a spot on the elite President’s List.
Honored
WORCESTER — Three local students were named to the Assumption College Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester: Rachael Hickey of Woodstock, a member of the class of 2016; Caroline Kenney of Woodstock, a member of the class of 2016; Lauren Bretanha of Chepachet, a member of the class of 2017.
Honored
WALTHAM, Mass. — The Bentley University dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester includes: * Natalie Minard, a sophomore from Pomfret Center; Sarah Paulhus, a freshman from Pomfret Center; and Morgan Lasewicz, a sophomore from Thompson. Matthew Bourdeau, a senior from Thompson; was named to the President’s List.