Holton honored

DAYVILLE  — Westview recently hosted the official retirement of long time second-shift Nursing Supervisor Joanne “Jodi” Holton. 

Holton received her nursing license in 1968 as a Licensed Practical Nurse and went back to school in 1969 and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1971 from Morrisville State College, formerly the State University of New York at Morrisville. She began her career in emergency and intensive care and then transitioned to long term care in 1972. 

“It has been an absolute delight to be remembered in such a special way”, explained Holton. “I truly loved working at Westview and consider my co-workers, and the residents and patients my extended family. I will never forget my journey and the collection of memories made with so many wonderful people.”

 

 

Bonuses given

WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded over $393,000 in annual $100 cash bonuses to its Gold Rewards members in December, which is a new record for the credit union’s member-appreciation program.

In total, Charter Oak has paid out more than $1.6 million in annual cash bonuses over the past five years to Gold Rewards members. In addition, the credit union has rebated $391,177 in ATM fees, bringing the total payout in annual cash bonuses and rebates to more than $2 million since the program was created in 2010.

 “This year’s record Gold Rewards payout is a reflection of our financial strength and the increasing popularity of this program,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s CEO.

Since Gold Rewards began, Charter Oak has seen steady growth in the number of members who qualify for its benefits, along with increases in the size of the annual cash payouts. “We’re proud to be the only financial institution in eastern Connecticut to pay out $100 annual bonuses – and we’ve done it for five consecutive years now,” said Orenstein.

 

 

Donation

Jean Barton, right, proprietress of the Celebrations Shoppes in Pomfret, presents Dr. Garfield “Woody” Danenhower, general chairperson of the YMCA “Building A Dream” Capital Campaign, a check from the proceeds of recent art sales, which are on going.  Looking on is Ronald P. Coderre, campaign counsel.  The $2.8 million campaign is currently at $2.62 million.  The Regional Community YMCA is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2016. Courtesy photo.

 

Then

This is the SNET building in 1913. It was in what is now the parking lot of Charlie Bravo's on Grove Street in Putnam.

 

 

& Now

This is the current spot.

 

& Now

And this is where the current phone company building is, on Main Street in Putnam.