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New Officers
Above American Legion Post #13 officers for 2016-2017. Left to right: Donald Steinbrick, Charlie Leach, Roger Franklin, Alan Joslin, Ron Coderre, Eric Quinn, Barney Seney, Victor Kratz, Sean Hendricks. Right: Ronald P. Coderre, center, commander of American Legion Post #13 is flanked by Sean Connolly, left, Connecticut Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and Louis Robinson,. American Legion Department of Connecticut Commander. Photos by Cosmo Guercia.
Special to the Putnam Town Crier
PUTNAM — The Mayotte Viens American Legion Post #13 of Putnam conducted its annual installation of officers for the upcoming 2016-2017 year July 17. The ceremony, attended by more than 50 legionnaires, family, friends and dignitaries, was held at the Putnam Lodge of Elks.
U.S. Air Force veteran Ronald P. Coderre was sworn in as commander by the District #4 installation team of Arthur MacLean of Thompson and John Hurchala and Perry Caldwell of Stafford Springs. This is Coderre’s second year as commander of Post #13.
“In accepting this position for another year I’m honored by the trust the membership has placed in me. Together we enjoyed a successful year last year and we’re looking forward to continuing our growth and progress this year,” said Coderre.
Last year Post #13 increased its membership by 27 percent, the third highest membership growth in Connecticut. The membership was involved in numerous projects and ceremonies in the community, including the dedication of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and placement of flags on the refurbished bridge. In addition to a scholarship that they award annually to a graduating high school senior, the Post instituted a scholarship to a veteran attending Quinebaug Valley Community College.
The members also conducted a five-week Americanism program for 5th graders at Putnam Middle School and participated in the Veterans Stand Down at QVCC. Its Color Guard participated in more than 20 local parades, dedications and ceremonies of national and state significance.
Joining Coderre on the leadership team are Alan Joslin Sr. Vice Commander; Al Cormier, Jr. Vice Commander; Roger Franklin, Adjutant; Eric Quinn, Finance Officer; Donald Steinbrick, Chaplain; Charlie Leach, Historian; Sean Hendricks, Judge Advocate; Norman “Barney” Seney, Service Officer; and Victor Kratz, Sergeant-at-Arms.
Connecticut Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Sean Connolly was the featured speaker. He was joined at the head table by Sen. Mae Flexer of the 29th Senatorial District and Louis Robinson, commander of the Department of Connecticut American Legion.
“I commend the members of the Post for the positive impact they’ve made on the community. Their work is a demonstration of the impact veterans can have on an area when they work together,” said Connolly.
Sen. Flexer thanked the Post for including her on their activities throughout the year and expressed her continued support for veterans on a legislative and personal level.
“Post #13 is one of the American Legion posts that we recognize on the State level as carrying out the mission of our organization. They are involved in every area of programming that we encourage our members to participate in,” said State Commander Robinson.
The evening included awarding a scholarship to Woodstock Academy graduate and Putnam resident Cahan Quinn. He will attend the cadet program at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., where he plans to pursue a program that will lead to commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant. Barney Seney was recognized for 50 years of continuous membership in American Legion.
Wed. July 27
Senior Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will offer its Walking Club at 10:15 a.m. on the Airline Trail. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459
Senior Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Guided Meditation at 10:30 a.m. and a free blood pressure screening. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The long-standing 5K summer fun runs, founded originally by Bobby Mayer, takes place every Wednesday until mid-September. Combination of rough pavement and gravel roads. Free. Park and meet at the Ravenelle Rd parking lot. Runners will walk toward the starting line from the lot around 6 and the run will start promptly at 6:15. Newcomers are advised to arrive earlier to get a course description. Info: Martin This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Thur. July 28
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Yoga at 1 p.m. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459.
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Thursday Farmers Market is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Thursday through Oct. 27.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will offer a blood pressure clinic at 10:30 a.m. Free. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459.
Sat. July 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Crowded Fields and Borderlands" from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for members; $15 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Water Safety
PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will present a free water safety workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 30 and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the center off Kennedy Drive. Free childcare provided.
Concert
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum will present a Twilight Concert from 6 to 8 at the museum on routes 169 and 14. Free. Donations appreciated! http://friendsofprudencecrandallmuseum.org/
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Saturdays through Oct. 29.
TLGV Program
WILLIMANTIC --- TLGV Member Program will present a private tour of the CT Eastern Railroad Museum on Bridge Street from 10 a.m. to noon. Museum fee, $7 for adults; $3 for kids 8-12; free admittance for kids under 8. RSVP 860-774-3300.
Mon. Aug. 1
Training
DAYVILLE --- United Services will host a free 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training to the community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2 and 4 at United Services’ Dayville Clinic on N. Main Street. Mental Health First Aid is a program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Register: 860-774-2020.
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.
Tues. Aug. 2
Senior Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will offer Tai Chi from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free. Donations welcome. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.
Commission Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will meet at 6 p.m. at the Ella Grasso Senior Housing community room. All welcome. Senior from Putnam living in other units or in their own homes are welcome and encouraged to attend Commission on Aging meetings.
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Retired
Betty Denomme from Dayville retired from Westview Health Care Center after 27 years of service. Denomme was employed in the Support Services Department and worked as a Housekeeping Assistant. She received awards, praise and accolades from Administrator David T. Panteleakos: “Betty has been so dedicated and generous by sharing 27 years of her career at Westview, ”said Panteleakos. “Our residents, patients and entire organization wish Betty the very best in her retirement.” Courtesy photo.
NORWICH — CorePlus Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Norwich, appointed Credit Union Member Richard J. Pascal, Esq. to its Supervisory Committee on July 13.
He established the law firm of Attorney Richard J. Pascal, LLC in February of 2016 for business clients and individuals’ legal needs. Most recently, he had been a Partner at Block, Janney and Pascal, LLC in Norwich.
He received his Juris Doctorate in 1987 from The National Law Center at George Washington University. He graduated in 1981 from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. Degree in Accounting.
Pascal has been a resident of Norwich since 1989. He is a Board member of the Norwich Rotary and the Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Association, and is a corporator of The Johnson Home.
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