Adamu: ‘I
really am so
grateful'
Muazibini Adamu’s numbers aren’t going to jump off the page and wow you. But, to be honest, he’s OK with that.
“I think I still can be better,” said the Putnam Science Academy big man, who averaged two points and four rebounds this year and announced last week that he will attend Harcum Community College in Pennsylvania. “I am really grateful for the chance to go there. Playing here at Putnam was an opportunity to grow up and learn, and to be able to continue doing that next year in college…I really am so grateful.
“Before I came to PSA, I was at First Christian Love, and I played a lot. And then I came here and did not play. I realized I had so much to learn. Being here taught me a lot. Now I am ready to go to Harcum and keep learning.”
Harcum, located just outside of Philadelphia, has sent more than players onto Division I, and PSA coach Tom Espinosa firmly believes Adamu, who is from Ghana, can add to that number.
“I think this is going to be good for him. He’ll get a chance to play and be able to show some of the things he can do. He’s definitely a Division I player. He’s a big body and he can really protect the paint. He’s not a shot blocker, but he’ll wall up and make shots difficult.”
For Espinosa though, this will be much less about seeing another player at the Division I level.
“I think that’s the first thing with Adamu, he’s a great kid,” Espinosa said. “He really is. Nobody has a bad word to say about him, everyone loves him.”
The 6-foot, 10-inch Adamu didn’t play much in 2021-22 as he was adjusting to the speed and the level of play. He opened this past season as a starter, but saw his role diminish as Ben Ahmed’s grew, and when other bigs joined the team in the second semester, Adamu found himself at the end of the bench.
“But he never complained,” Espinosa said. “He just kept coming in and working hard. He’s a great teammate, great kid. He’s real easy to root for.”
Adamu, who had season highs of 10 rebounds (on two different occasions) and nine points, is looking forward to the chance to continue growing his game.
“I think Harcum is a very good school for me,” he said. “It’s a great environment. I spoke to the coaches and it just feels like a good place for me. I’m very grateful to have the chance to go.”
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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Boxcar museum gets
grant; kids get gifts
PUTNAM — Aspinock Historical Society just received a grant from the Putnam Area Foundation for $6,700 for the air conditioning/heating system for the Gertrude Chandler Warner Children’s Box Car Museum. Jewett City Savings Bank also purchased 88 Gertrude Warner Boxcar Children books for Putnam Elementary School’s 3rd grade class. The museum is slated to open May 6.
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The Town of Pomfret is seeking to fill the position of deputy Fire Marshal. This position will report directly to the Fire Marshal. Responsibilities include assisting the Fire Marshal or acting in his absence to complete fire/explosion and hazmat investigations, code inspections, and code enforcement.
Candidates who are already certified as a State of Connecticut Fire Marshal are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates who are not certified, if chosen, will be required to complete the State of Connecticut Fire Marshal course. This position is paid by a $500.00 per year stipend plus milage.
Applications can be found online at:
www.pomfretct.gov/first-selectmans-office/pages/employmentvolunteer-opportunities
Questions can be directed to
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Woodstock Public Schools
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Putnam Elementary/Middle
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