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“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” - Dolly Parton THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, October 9, 2020 Serving Thompson since 2005 Complimentary to homes by request ECO program helps Day Kimball names Windham students graduate Michael Hanrahan with college certificates Employee of the Month PUTNAM — Michael Hanrahan, public safety officer at Day Kimball Hospital, has been named employee of the month for September by Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH). Hanrahan, who has been in the security field for 25 years, began his career at DKH in 2015. Prior to joining Day Kimball, he served as a cor- rectional officer for 20 years at the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections. In his role as public safety officer at DKH, Hanrahan is responsible for ensuring a safe Michael Hanrahan and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employ- the Year and the Ambassador ees of Day Kimball Hospital. of Sight Award in 2017. According to Hanrahan’s Day Kimball Healthcare’s supervisor, Brian Fulton, employee of the month public safety manager, Day program is sponsored by Kimball Healthcare, “Mike Foxwoods Resort Casino in WINDHAM — In 2016, Quinebaug Valley of Education). Support from the Eastern is very deserving of this rec- Mashantucket, Connecticut. Community College teamed with Windham Workforce Investment Board helped with a ognition and we are proud to “The Mashantucket (Western) High School, creating the Windham Early critical CNC Fundamentals course, which have him in our department. Pequot Tribal Nation and College Opportunity (ECO) program, to pro- set students up to take one remaining class, He is a dedicated worker who Foxwoods Resort Casino vide students a chance to earn college credits Safety in the Workplace. This one-credit takes great pride in his ability has been focused on taking in manufacturing disciplines. There were course completes their Level I certificate. to communicate with others, care of the people that serve many questions along the way about cur- By the end of the fall 2020 semester, the to which he always strives to within our community, and riculum, student engagement and funding students will have completed QVCC cer- achieve a positive outcome.” we appreciate everything sources. QVCC was creative in making this tificates in Machine Technology Level In response to being named Day Kimball Healthcare happen through College Career Pathways I and Advanced Manufacturing Machine employee of the month, does,” said Foxwood’s resources, the Windham Board of Education, Technology II. 30 credits will apply direct- Hanrahan said, “I was sur- Director of Sponsorships and and the help from the Eastern Workforce ly to an Associate Degree in Technology prised, but honored to have Partnerships Roy Colebut- Investment Board (EWIB). Studies for those who wish to continue their been selected for employee of Ingram. “Supporting meaning- Beginning their freshman year, Windham education. Director and Instructor Stephen the month.” When asked what ful employee recognition pro- High School students took several classes LaPointe is actively seeking out opportuni- he likes most about his job, he grams like that at DKH is just in advanced manufacturing at their school, ties to start their careers in manufacturing said, “I enjoy the people I work one way that we feel we can earning 10 college credits in Manufacturing in the Windham area. with and the patients and visi- express our appreciation.” Math II, Blueprint Reading I, Benchwork “I’m impressed with their long-term com- tors I interact with each day.” About Day Kimball and Computer Assisted Drawing. As juniors, mitment to completing this journey. The A Northeast Connecticut Healthcare in the summer of 2019, they attended QVCC students have come together as a cohort and native, Hanrahan is active in Day Kimball Healthcare is and took Milling I and Lathe I, earning four the Putnam Lion’s Club and a nonprofit community health- more credits (paid for by the Windham Board Please Read ECO, page A3 was recognized in 2015 with the Jerry Richard Award Lion of Please Read HANRAHAN, page A3 Woodstock Academy presents Academic Convocation Awards WOODSTOCK — On nition, resulting in a presen- Alexia Adams: High HON, High Achievement in Achievement in Honors Wednesday, Sept. 30 The tation as unique as each of the Achievement in ACC-2 Family Foods & Nutrition Biology Woodstock Academy hosted a award recipients. Chemistry, High Achievement Livia Armstrong: High Riley Balanovich: High virtual Academic Convocation, Woodstock Academy faculty in Honors Calculus, High Achievement in Honors Latin Achievement in Foundations an annual awards ceremony also recorded videos of stories, Achievement in Spanish 2 of Science celebrating student academic poems, and advice on bravery 3 HON, AP Scholar with Emma-Leigh Arsenault: Nicola Bastien: Outstanding achievements from the pre- which were compiled into an Distinction Outstanding Achievement in Achievement in Electronic vious school year. This year inspirational message to stu- Charlotte Adase: Biology Design The Woodstock Academy was dents who have bravely navi- Outstanding Achievement Ethan Aspiras: Outstanding Vincente Bastura: pleased to award 292 awards to gated a difficult school year. in General Health, High Achievement in Architectural Outstanding Achievement in 203 students. The full ceremony can be Achievement in Art 1 Design, Outstanding Introduction to Engineering In place of students coming watched at woodstockacade- Brian Antunes: High Achievement in Drawing, Iris Bazinet: Outstanding to the stage to accept their my.org/convocation2020. Achievement in Music High Achievement in Honors Junior Artist awards, each student was Students and their awards Technology 1 Chemistry Alison Benoit: Outstanding given the opportunity to sub- Jai Abrams High: Linsey Arends: Outstanding Emma Auker: AP Scholar mit their own photo for recog- Achievement in Precalculus Achievement in Mandarin 2 Annarose Avery: High Please Read AWARDS, page A7 Local divisions returning to Thompson for 58th Annual Sunoco World Series THOMPSON — Some of New England’s prize. The Sam Adams Limited Sportsman top weekly competitors will arrive at winner’s value matches the SK Lights, with Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park $350 on the line, and the Mini Stocks are set looking to chase more than $16,000 in purs- to tackle the track chasing $200 to win. es as part of the 58th annual Sunoco World The lucrative purses include a total Series on Oct. 9-11. of $8,560 posted awards in the Sunoco The Sunoco Modifieds, Twisted Tea Modifieds, a division that looks to steal the SK Light Modifieds, Sam Adams Limited show as part of a busy Sunday. Keith Rocco Sportsman and Mini Stocks will all hit the and Todd Owen look to continue their fierce high-banks for their second races of the sea- battle that started on Sept. 3 — when the son. Although it looked like divisions might two battled for the victory in the 25-lap fea- remain dark for the season, a new agree- ture. It was Rocco who would come out on ment with the American-Canadian Tour top — while Owen was sidelined just laps and Pro All Star Series leasing the track before the finish with a flat tire after a large in the summer allowed these divisions to amount of crossover moves were pulled bat- return and chase a lucrative payout to close tling for the glory. Names like Troy Talman the oval season at Thompson. and former Stafford Motor Speedway cham- The World Series is well-known as the pion Ronnie Williams, driving for Skowyra top short-track racing weekend in the New Motorsports, are also expected to compete England region, and with 19 divisions set in the 30-lap feature, which will follow the to compete again this year, fans won’t PASS Super Late Models on the final day want to miss the action over three days in of racing. Williams will be perhaps the Connecticut. busiest driver of the weekend, running four Photo Alan Ward — Courtesy The Sunoco Modifieds will race for $1,500 of 19 races during the weekend, including The Twisted Tea SK Light Modifieds race on Sunoco World Series Sunday with a to win, while the Twisted Tea SK Light 20-lap main event. Modifieds will battle for a $350 winning Please Read DIVISIONS, page A14 A2 • Friday, October 9, 2020 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Alexandra Chitwood of Dayville (begins Lasell Works sophomore year experience NEWTON, Mass. — More than 50 sec- in yearlong work experiences. These Contact Mikaela Today, 508-909-4126 ond-year students at Lasell University, work experiences provide students with including Alexandra Chitwood of unparalleled opportunities to connect Dayville, are enrolled in the Lasell what they learn in the classroom with Works Program. Chitwood began the hands-on experience, and a decreased program’s Sophomore Year Experience tuition rate ensures that students grad- this fall. uate in healthy financial situations. Lasell Works is a career development For more information contact: and cost-savings initiative that offers Samantha Mocle, assistant director professional mentorship and allows stu- of communications at smocle@lasell. dents to take all of their sophomore year edu or at 617-243-2386. coursework online in order to engage Robert A. Orellano named to SUNY Morrisville President’s List MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Technology. Morrisville recently announced that To be named to the President’s List, Robert A. Orellano, of Earlville, N.Y., a student must achieve a perfect 4.0 was named to the President’s List for average for the semester and complete the Spring 2020 semester. 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