caption, page 2:
Recognized
Left to right: Operating Room Registered Nurse Barbara Garceau, ACU Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse Beth Dabrowski, Day Kimball Healthcare Director of Surgical Services Cheryl Petrarca, Day Kimball Hospital Operating Room Charge Nurses Michelle Dickinson and Kristen Lescault, with their framed CNOR® Strong designation at Day Kimball Hospital. Courtesy photo.
DKH nurses
earn national
designation
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Hospital recently earned the CNOR® Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The CNOR Strong designation is given to facilities having at least 50 percent of its operating room (OR) nursing staff CNOR certified, and provides programs that reward and recognize its certified nurses.
The CNOR® certification program is for perioperative nurses interested in improving and validating their knowledge and skills, and providing the highest quality care to their patients. Certification also recognizes a nurse’s commitment to professional development. It is an objective, measurable way of acknowledging the achievement of specialty knowledge beyond basic nursing preparation and RN licensure.
“This designation is a testament to our commitment to high-quality, skilled care, and the best possible outcomes,” said Anne Diamond, Day Kimball Healthcare President and CEO.
“I am proud to be a part of our dedicated team of professionals who are committed to making patient care the top priority,” said Cheryl Petrarca, Day Kimball Healthcare Director of Surgical Services. “This achievement demonstrates our team’s specialized knowledge in perioperative nursing and our culture to improve surgery outcomes for our patients.”
Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice. Thus, a team of certified nurses who have mastered the standards of perioperative practice provides even more empowerment, further advancing a culture of professionalism and promoting improved patient outcomes. This strength in numbers is why CCI launched the CNOR Strong program; to recognize those facilities committed to making a difference for its patients both inside and outside of the OR.
Patient safety and positive surgical outcomes are of the utmost importance to a facility, and supporting nurses as they exceed expectations to achieve their perioperative nursing certification shows Day Kimball Hospital’s commitment to its core values.
..
Caption, page 7:
Top: Alternate National Executive Committeeman Robert Murray addresses the Post #13 gathering at the Black Dog Bar and Grille. Above:
George Viens. Post #13 riflemen Curt Prochowski, left, and Charlie Leach prepare to fire a volley in memory of Rev. Anselm Mayotte and Cpl. George Viens. Courtesy photos.
..
Post #13 's
centennial
celebration
a success
PUTNAM — The Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post #13 of Putnam celebrated its 100th anniversary with two recent events.
Post #13 was officially chartered on July 7, 1919. It is the sixth oldest Post in Connecticut and one of the oldest in the nation. The American Legion organization was founded on March 15, 1919, shortly following the end of WWI.
July 7 more than 150 people gathered at St. Mary of the Visitation Cemetery for ceremonies at the gravesites of The Rev. Anselm J. Mayotte and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. George R. Viens. Ceremonies commemorating the lives of these two brave men who gave their lives in defense of the country started with the singing of the National Anthem by Putnam native Linda Colangelo.
A graveside service was conducted by The Very Rev. David Choquette, pastor of St. Mary Parish, and included prayers and a blessing of each grave. The colors of the country were presented by the Post #13 Color Guard under the leadership of Captain Charles Leach. Words of greeting were given at each site by Post Commander Brian D. Maynard. Taps was played by Putnam High School graduate Tyler Eddy.
Ronald P. Coderre, past commander of Post #13 and incoming commander of District #4, was Master of Ceremony. He presented a recollection of each man including words about their valiant service. Father Mayotte was a chaplain during WWI who died of influenza and bronchopneumonia incurred while serving on the front lines with the troops. Cpl. Viens died in WWII at Guadalcanal from a Japanese sniper’s bullet.
Ceremonies followed at the Black Dog Restaurant for tributes to the Post recognizing its long and meritorious service to the Putnam community. U.S. Representative Joseph Courtney of the Connecticut 2nd Congressional District congratulated the Post on its 100 years of existence. He presented a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. and a Congressional citation to Commander Maynard.
State Representative Rick L. Hayes of the Connecticut 51st Assembly District presented a proclamation on behalf of Gov. Ned Lamont. Hayes was joined at the podium by 50th District Representative Pat Boyd and 44th District Representative Ann Dauphinais. Town of Putnam Mayor Norman “Barney” Seney presented a proclamation declaring the month of July as American Legion Post #13 month in the Putnam.
The American Legion Department of Connecticut was represented by Past State Commander and State Centennial chairman W. Frazier Brinley; Robert Murray, National Alternate executive committeeman, and Jeffrey DeClerck, outgoing District #4 commander.
Colangelo sang a musical tribute to the six branches of the military and finished with a stunning rendition of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.”
All guests received a recently written history of Post #13, which included biographies and photos of Father Mayotte and Cpl. Viens. The commemorative booklet also included a listing of every commander of Post #13 from 1919 through 2019, as well as photos of past and current Post officers and activities.
The celebration began July 5 with the installation of the Post #13 officers for the 2019-2020 year; Brian D. Maynard, commander; Michael S. Vassar, senior vice commander; Charles Leach, post adjutant; Eric Quinn, post finance officer; Chas MacKenzie, historian; Norman “Barney” Seney, veterans service officer; Christopher Burke, judge advocate; Marc J. Coderre Sr., chaplain; Victor J. Kratz, sergeant-at-arms.
Department of Connecticut officials on hand included State Commander Thomas Flowers, Past District #4 Commander Perry Caldwell along with Robert Murray and Jeffrey DeClerck.
..
BROOKLYN — For the third time in about three weeks a Killingly woman was arrested on drug charges.
Brittany Dauphinais, 24, of #20 Orange St., was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell July 2.
Members of the Troop D – Quality of Life Task Force stopped a vehicle on Allen Hill Road in Brooklyn for speeding and for having a cracked windshield. Troopers observed several indicators of criminal activity and became suspicious that narcotics may be present. K9 Ambrie, a female black Labrador trained in narcotic detection, was used to sniff Dauphinais and gave a very strong alert to her waistband area. Dauphinais then admitted to having fentanyl hidden on her person and turned 55 bags of fentanyl over to Troopers.
Members of the Connecticut State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.
..
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.
July 1
Brenda Lang, 36, South Main Street, Putnam; evasion of responsibility, vehicles driver a reasonable distance apart, operating without a license.
Mark Hall, 43, Paradise Drive, Brooklyn; insufficient insurance.
Melissa Racine, 29, Old Turnpike Road, Thompson; sixth-degree larceny.
Kimberly Houle, 46, Cisco Street, Southbridge; violation of State Traffic Commission.
July 2
Megan Levesque, 38, Park Street, Putnam; possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Justin Stately, 22, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; operating under the influence of alcohol, failure to maintain lane, operating without a license.
July 4
David Hallaman, 28, Kennedy Drive, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
July 6
Gabrielle Moscowitz, 27, Singleton Road, Chaplin; failure to obey stop sign, operating unregistered motor vehicle and possession of less than ½ oz. of marijuana.
July 7
Joshua Simmons, 26, North Street, Danielson; violation of restraining order, disorderly conduct, second-degree harassment.
.