PUTNAM — Jeffrey Corrigan has been named vice president of Human Resources at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). The appointment was made Oct. 2.
Corrigan had been serving as the director of Human Resources in an interim capacity since June. As vice president, Corrigan is responsible for employee relations programs and the development and management of all human resource policies and procedures, directs recruitment and training programs, oversees compensation and benefits, and assures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Corrigan brings more than 35 years of healthcare human resource experience to Day Kimball, including prior leadership positions at healthcare organizations across the country, most recently in Vermont. In addition, he has been active in his professional associations, serving in state and regional leadership positions, as well as in his communities, serving on school, YMCA, Hospice, and Chamber of Commerce boards.
Corrigan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Central Connecticut State College with a bachelor’s degree in economics and first in his class from St. Francis University with a master’s degree in industrial relations. He’s a native of northwest Connecticut, and lives just over the border in Rhode Island with his wife.
“Jeffrey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of human resources in healthcare and hospital administration to Day Kimball,” said DKH President and CEO Anne Diamond. “He has a proven history of creating a positive business culture that supports both staff and organizational needs. We’re very glad to have him as part of our leadership team.”
“I have really enjoyed getting to know the great people at Day Kimball and starting to build relationships both within and outside of the hospital. I look forward to supporting our staff and management as we strive to make Day Kimball the place of choice in northeastern Connecticut, whether it be to seek care or to work,” Corrigan said.
The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Dec. 24
Scott Zadora, 53, Center Street, Putnam; unsafe passing on the right, operating under the influence.
Dec. 30
Keith Therrien, 34, Fabyan Road, N. Grosvenordale; second-degree larceny, failure to obtain a building permit, notice in sales agreement, notice of cancellation.
Dec. 28
Tyler Lane, 24, Sunny Lane, Thompson; improper parking.
Timothy Baldyga, 25, Tuft Hill Road, N. Grosvenordale; operating an unregistered motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.
DANIELSON — Whether it’s sponsoring a golf tournament or holding a road (trail) race, the Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation has a knack for successful fund-raising – with the numbers to prove it.
This fall the Foundation raised more than $125,000 during two highly successful annual events, money that will provide scholarships and other financial aid for QVCC students.
In September the Foundation’s 25th annual Golf Tournament, held for the first time at Connecticut National Country Club in Putnam, featured 36 teams, seven tournament sponsors, as well as 94 Gold, Silver, and Hole sponsors. Despite a last minute date change due to impending storms, the Foundation raised a record $82,000.
Tournament sponsors included 1st Alliance Lending, Gerardi Insurance Services, Jewett City Savings Bank, Weiss and Hale Financial, Westview Health Care Center, Foster Custom Compounds, and Putnam Plastics Corporation. First place went to the team of Kevin Cole, Robert Cloutier, Justin Cyr, and Mike Panteleakos. Second place went to Brendan Meehan, Jared Meehan, Ryan Salvas, and Mike Angeloff. Third place was taken by Tom Harney, Patrick Harney, Bill Poirier, and Todd Poirier.
Three and a half weeks later on October 21, Foundation members, assisted by 60 volunteers, hosted its 4th annual Tackle the Trail.
Sixty-five teams of varying sizes, as well as 30 individual runners, participated in the 20-mile trail race that winds through Pomfret, Hampton, Chaplin, Windham and ends in downtown Willimantic. Finishing first in the men’s division was John Xeller with a time of 2:11:16. Setting a course record for women, Amanda Rossolimo finished with a time of 2:21:39. Relay teams coming in first in their divisions were Zip’s Diner (men), Kristin & Vicky (women), and Pomfret School Team 1 (coed). Also setting a course record in the 13 and under category was the Pomfret Community School X Country team.
Strong community support for the event was evident by the number of sponsors (25), including race sponsor Whitcraft, and several in-kind donors. Also critical to the success of the event were the volunteers who manned crosswalks, helped with parking and other logistics, handed out water, and cheered on the runners. All participants enjoyed a post-race lunch and celebration at the Willimantic Elks.
Tackle the Trail raised another $45,000 for the Foundation.
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The Gates Auto Group is sponsoring a video switcher which will allow The Woodstock Academy to use more than one camera for video broadcasts for games. Left to right: Head of School Chris Sandford; Mark Dexter, general manager of Putnam Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Putnam KIA and Premier Chevrolet; and Denton Gates of the Gates Auto Group. Courtesy photo.
WOODSTOCK — The addition of the prep basketball program to The Woodstock Academy brought with it a challenge. Since many of the student-athletes hailed from faraway places, most parents and friends would not be able to see the games. That is no longer an issue.
The Woodstock Academy, with the generous sponsorship of the Gates Auto Group, has begun to broadcast both prep and high school games, as well as other school events, on woodstockacademy.org/live. The games are available in both audio and video formats and the broadcasts are archived on the school website.
The Gates Auto Group donation has allowed The Woodstock Academy to purchase a video switcher which arrived just recently.
The broadcasts, which began this fall, were done using just one camera. The addition of the switcher means multiple cameras may now be used for the video broadcasts as well as graphics. This new approach will be noticed shortly and will also help The Woodstock Academy train students for exciting new opportunities to be involved in media.
“Being a part of broadcasting games is incredible,” said Mark Dexter, the general manager of Putnam Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Putnam KIA and Premier Chevrolet. “The ability for parents, alumni and supporters to watch and listen to games when they are unable to attend will enhance the student athletes overall experience. It is exciting times at The Woodstock Academy and the Gates Automotive family couldn’t be happier to be part of it.”
The Woodstock Academy’s head of school, Christopher Sandford, said: “We are happy for Gates Auto Group’s support in expanding our event live broadcasts. It’s a great complement to the student-athlete experience at The Academy. Community partnership like this play a significant role in strengthening the programs we are building for all our students.”
The Gates Auto Group includes Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Putnam KIA, Premier Chevrolet, Gates GMC Buick Nissan and Columbia Ford.