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At the Camp Quinebaug Turkey Dip, from left: Gabriell Cerasiello, Paige Perry, June Ferraro, Serena Smith, Sofia Thurber, Niko Kostovski, Sam Hachigian.
Ornaments plus, from left: Serena Smith, Dylan Axtell, June Ferraro, Sofia Thurber, Calleigh Levesque.
The Loomis Family, from left: Livi Gerum, Dick Loomis, Kelly Alves, Hudson Smith, Max Gerum, Marianne Loomis.
Interact Club helping ... everywhere
PUTNAM — It’s been a very busy week of the Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club.
Nov. 26 the club members completed their project for elderly shut-ins by making more than 80 gift bags with treats and ornaments.
Thanksgiving morning the Interact Club members jumped into the lake at Camp Quinebaug, raising more than $700 for the camp.
Nov. 29 and 30 the Interact Club along with their classmates began their 27th year of bell ringing for the local Salvation Army office. They raised more than $3,800 in kettle donations.
Taking part were: Kira Greene, Jackie Dearborn, Liliana Bottone, Christian Menounos, Kaelyn Tremblay, Eli Manning, Sophia Milardo, Lauren Thomas, Anthony Beaudreault, Gianna DiCola-Keddy, Mia Sorrentino, Katelyn Bruce, Lillian Beausoleil, Melanie Dipippo, Ella Petersen, Thatcher Paterson, Livi Gerum and Aidan Tyler from Woodstock Academy; Gabriell Cerasiello, Kaylee Borders, Kaydence Morris, Paige Perry, Emma Campbell, Ella Carota, Emma Campbell, Alivia Ortiz, Angelina Seymour, Jayda Rivera, Maddy Kimball and Carlos Harper Mendoza from Putnam High. Thank you to Grace Akana, Lindsey Sturtevant, Cole Hopkins, June Ferraro, Isabell McGlynn, Tyler Shead, Joshua Tackson, Victoria Patterson, Kayd Patterson, Calleigh Levesque, Dylan Axtell, Anna Bell, Bethany Nieves and Tessa Sheldon from Tourtellotte. Also helping were: Max Gerum from Pomfret School, Hudson Smith from Woodstock Elementary, Talia Tremblay from UConn, Leo Rocchetti, Kelly Alves, Rotarian Jonathan and Keri Tremblay, Dick and Marianne Loomis, Deb Hoft, Emily Barnes, Joseph Adiletta, Richard and Kathy Naumann and Mike and Roberta Rocchetti.
Collections continue Saturdays Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at Putnam Walmart, Putnam Stop & Shop, Putnam Price Chopper and Putnam Supermarket.
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W. WARWICK — Centreville Bank has been named as one of the nation’s 2024 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker.
Centreville Bank is the highest-ranking bank in Rhode Island and one of only nine in New England to make this prestigious list. Centreville ranked 69th out of 90 banks across the country.
The Best Banks to Work For program identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks that excel at creating a positive and supportive workplace for employees. This recognition is based on an anonymous employee survey and a review of the benefits and perks offered.
“Our recognition as one of the Best Banks in America by American Banker is more than just an award-it’s a testament to our commitment to putting people first,” said Hal Horvat, president, CEO, and chairman of the Board for Centreville Bank. “This honor reflects the dedication of our team to serving our customers, supporting our communities, and striving for excellence. It reminds and inspires us to keep making progress on purpose every day.”
To be considered for this recognition, banks had to have at least 50 employees working in the U.S. and been in business for a minimum of one year.
Best Companies Group managed the registration and survey process and analyzed the data to determine the final ranking.
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Cast of ‘Miracle on 34th Street' announced
PUTNAM — Everyone in the Bradley Playhouse’s upcoming “Miracle on 34th Street” is local.
The TNECT production of Miracle on 34th Street is co-directed by Madeline Jaaskela and Jeremy Woloski. Laurie Neal appears as Doris Walker, Nick Hemeon is Fred Gayley, and Kris Kringle is played by Preston Arnold. The role of Susan Walker is shared by Adelaide Beams and Eva Ferreira, who split the performances. The cast also includes all the colorful characters you remember. There are even appearances by a series of mystery postal workers.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Tickets are available online or at the door.
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Deputy Mayor Roy Simmons, left, helped Santa Light Up Putnam Nov. 29
Sawyer Szymanski, 3, had some doubts. Adding an adult to the equation improved things, for sure. More photos on our FB page Wed. night. Linda Lemmon photos.