Hometown Hero book fund-raiser
PUTNAM — The book: “Hometown Heroes of the Quiet Corner, the WWII ‘Purple Heart’ Edition, 2025 - Volume 2” is now available.
This book was written by Michael Rocchetti and published by the Mayotte-Viens Post #13, American Legion, Putnam.
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Quantities are limited. All proceeds benefit the American Legion.
The book will be available for sale at the breakfast meeting of the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse on Sept. 2 at the Putnam Lodge of Elks.
There were 110 men from the Quiet Corner who we lost during WWII - from the towns of Brooklyn, Eastford, Killingly, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson, and Woodstock. This book tells their stories, and will hopefully preserve our memories of their service and sacrifice.

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Bank branch set for ‘refresh’
DANIELSON — As part of its ongoing commitment to serving the community by ensuring its branch network is best-in-class, Centreville Bank announced a major renovation of its Danielson branch on Wauregan Road. The renovation is designed to improve both the customer and employee experience. This refresh will bring a range of improvements, including: A brand-new drive-up lane; a relocated Interactive Teller Machine (ITM); refinished parking areas; a new vestibule entrance; a fully refreshed, modern interior
Centreville officials said the renovation will help streamline flow. The refinished parking areas will improve access to the street.
Work began Aug. 11 and is expected to take four to five months. The work will be completed in two key phases. During the first phase, the Danielson ITM will be temporarily unavailable. Customers needing ITM services are encouraged to visit one of the nearby locations: Centreville Bank – Pomfret, 100 Averill Road, Pomfret; and Centreville Bank – Plainfield, 11 Pratt Road, Plainfield.
Next on the list for major renovations is Centreville’s Putnam location on Main Street. Plans call for that work to begin this fall.

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DKH recognized for stroke care
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Health (DKH) recently received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award in recognition of its commitment to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.
Get With The Guidelines leverages the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to support hospitals nationwide, ensuring patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program designed to improve stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can help minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
“DKH is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Kyle Kramer, DKH CEO. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to utilize proven knowledge and guidelines daily, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to help ensure more people in northeastern Connecticut can experience longer, healthier lives should they suffer a stroke.” 
Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home. 
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Day Kimball Health for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology and director of fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the nation. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. 
When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times.

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