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The Natchaug River Young Marines from northeastern Connecticut joined 150 fellow Young Marines youth members and adult volunteers from across the country in Window Rock, Ariz. Recently to honor and learn from the WWII heroes, the Navajo Code Talkers, and their families.
The Navajo code talkers, selected by the U.S. Marine Corps, took part in every assault the U.S. Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. They transmitted messages by telephone and radio in their native language, a code that the Japanese never broke.
The Young Marines is a national youth organization for boys and girls from age 8 through high school graduation.
Every year the Navajo Nation celebrates these elite group of WWII veterans. These remarkable patriots served their country by transmitting top-secret messages across enemy lines using the Navajo language as code - the only code unbroken by the Japanese during World War II.
To date, only three of these original 29 veterans remain. Since 2006 (except during COVID), the Young Marines have traveled to Arizona each year to celebrate the Navajo Code Talkers and to meet the few remaining survivors in person and to listen to their stories.
The Natchaug River Young Marines helped escort these very special veterans to various events. They planned and participated in a community service clean-up at the Navajo Nation Zoo. The group also climbed the Navajo Code Talkers Monument in Window Rock. A major activity during the three days of service was to march in the Ruck March and the Young Marines held a 5K run to commemorate them.
“Year after year, our Young Marines report that meeting these World War II heroes has been a life-changing experience,” said Col William P. Davis USMC (Ret), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines. “Engaging with them, their fellow warriors, and families has been our Young Marines’ greatest honor. We are honored to preserve the legacy of those who changed the course of World War II.”
For more information on the Natchaug River Young Marines go to https://youngmarines.org/unit/natchaugriver/page.
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NOW bubble pg 4 8-29-24
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clockwise from top left:
At the start of the 1-mile run.
NOW Executive Director Tayler Sazhin ran, too. On the front page: That's not a cloud, it's a batch of bubbles.
Top: Hunter Singh, 6, his hair white with bubbles. Above: Aurora Singh, 3, with mom Ashley, all of Killingly.
A mountain of bubbles when the kids' run was done.
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On the Job
A month into her job as a new firefighter Katelynn Richard is completely happy with her decision to leave the world of masonry and go into firefighting. She is one of the newest members of the Putnam Fire Department. “I wanted to try something new,” she said. Thus far she’s trained with pulling hose and spraying water and a host of other duties. And she’s there when a fire alarm is struck at 5 a.m. “I love it. I like making sure people are safe,” she said. Linda Lemmon photo.
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cal pg 6 8-29-24
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Wed. Aug. 28
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “The Five Senses of Women” exhibit will run through Sept. 30 at the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex. Free. It features a variety of medias and techniques from five local artists: Lisa Andrews, Kathy Guertin, Carolyn Nadeau, Laura Moorehead, and Karen Reid. 1. www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.
Fri. Aug. 30
Bingo Fund-Raiser
PUTNAM --- Relay For Life Bingo Night to benefit American Cancer Society will be held in the Putnam High School BOE Conference Room. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Games begin at 6:15 p.m. $10 per card. Refreshments available. All welcome. RSVP: https://bit.ly/RFLBingo.
Sat. Aug. 31
‘Stuff a Firetruck’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Fire Department and the East Putnam Fire Department will both be collecting school supplies from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most needed: Paper towels, tissues, Expo Fine Point Tip markers (blue/black), cardstock, markers, crayons, hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, Ziploc bags (all sizes) and number 2 pencils.
Wed. Sept. 4
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will hold one of its Art @ the Library series, “Landscape Journeys by Al Mathes” at the Thompson Public Library through September. In the Display Case: Constitution Week by Ida Ransom. Reception is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9.
Sat. Sept. 7
Fall Festival
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a Fall Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Music by the Great Garage Band Reunion. Apple pie contest, kids’ pie eating contest, sack races and more. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
'The Lorax'
PUTNAM --- The Relay for Life of Northeastern Connecticut will present Rotary Park Movie Night – A Night Under the Stars with the movie, “The Lorax”, at 7:15 p.m. Free. For a complete experience, a concession and a T-shirt package are available for a $15 donation. Benefits the American Cancer Society.
Sun. Sept. 8
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor fund-raiser will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wristbands are $20 with 20 participating restaurants. This year the Flavor is honey. Benefits Daily Bread. www.discoverputnam.com
Tues. Sept. 17
KBIC Meeting
KILLINGLY/BROOKLYN --- Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council meeting for all faith communities and spiritually-minded individuals at 1 p.m. at the Danielson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 9 Spring St., Danielson (behind Key Bank).
Sun. Sept. 22
Art in Park
WOODSTOCK --- The 10th Annual Art in the Park will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roseland Park.
Sat. Oct. 5
'Cozy Pumpkin'
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host “Make Your Own Hand Knit Cozy Pumpkin at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. Learn the basic of arm knitting and make your own cozy pumpkin(s). $45 per pumpkin. All supplies are included! Limited spots available. Sign up now on Facebook at Sovanny’s Comfort Boutique. Find the event and register!
Sat. Oct. 19
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This community celebration of fall features The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, activities for the kids, and more.
Rec to Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host Rec or Treat at 4 p.m. Trunk or Treating with PCS PTO, hayride, crafts, bonfire and movie. Food and drink will be available for purchase. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Fri. Oct. 25
Murder Mystery
POMFRET --- Murder Mystery Dinner at Grill 37. Cocktail hour starts at 6 followed by the show and buffet dinner. Dressing up is strongly encouraged. The theme will be Death of a Gangster! www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Sat. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Downtown Trick or Treat from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. From Riverfront Commons to Union Square, participating merchants and local groups pass out treats.
Thur. Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
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