January 19, 2009

Photo Finish for Jan. 19 Issue of WBJ

Photo/Courtesy Officials from Clinton Savings Bank presented the NEADS organization - a program that trains assistance dogs-with a check for $5,100. The donation marks the success of the bank's three-month campaign dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Canines for Combat, a veteran's program that connects service dogs with disabled soldiers. Pictured, from left to right, are: John Moon, the major gift officer for NEADS; Bob Paulhus, Clinton Saving's Bank president; Cindy Alden, vice president of branch administration and Ellen McGovern, vice president of marketing.

Photo/Courtesy The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest recently received a $25,000 grant from the Staples Foundation for Learning Inc., a private foundation that has contributed more than $14 million to national and local charities, specifically those committed to helping disadvantaged youth. The donation will help support â€œTechnology for All,â€ an after-school program that teaches at-risk youth basic computer and technology skills. Pictured at the check presentation are Robert Schlacter (back row left), vice president of business services at Staples Inc., Fran Hurley (back row right), president of the Boys & Girls Clubs Metrowest, and several members of the Pleasant Street club.

Photo/Courtesy Larry Morrison of Sturbridge, a trustee of Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, recently donated 36 teddy bears to the hospital's pediatrics unit. The bears were supplied by the Theodore Roosevelt Association, an organization that distributes teddy bears to children in hospitals throughout the country. Accepting the bears from Morrison was Ann Beaudry, the nurse manager of maternal and children's services at Harrington Hospital.

Photo/Courtesy A few days before Christmas, Digital Federal Credit Union of Marlborough gave Jean McMurray, the executive director of the Worcester County Food Bank, an early Christmas gift. She was allowed to read â€œThe Night Before Christmasâ€ at the Boston Pops annual holiday concert at the DCU Center. Prior to the performance, the Worcester County Food Bank was presented with DCU's annual $5,000 donation for its year-long commitment to making a difference.

Photo/Courtesy Three Leominster Credit Union employees recently were recognized at the company's holiday party and employee appreciation dinner for their combined 85 years of service. Gordon Edmonds (left), president and CEO, was on hand at the Four Points Sheraton in Leominster to bestow special honors to Gilles J. Richard (center), vice president/recovery manager, and Giulio G. Greco (right), board of directors chairman. Also recognized but not pictured was D. Oscar O'Connor.