Pomfret
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POMFRET — The Pomfret School boys’ varsity team lost to Brooks School Nov. 17, 0-3 in the NEPSAC Class B Quarterfinals
Pomfret saves came from: Austin Kendig 7, Javier Alonso 5
Patrick Burke said: “Credit to Brooks for playing a fast, physical, skillful, and persistent game today. We knew Brooks would play with intensity and force, and they were able to do so throughout the entire 90 minutes today. While we prepared for that intensity, it was hard to duplicate in practice, and their drive caught us a bit on our heels today. We had strong moments in goal, in defense, and in attack, but Brooks was just able to put more of them together than us today.
Brooks challenged the backline but Eumir Rodrgiuez, Ryan Cho, Gerald Gao, Henry Cattell, and goalkeeper Austin Kendig stayed focused. Lawrence Viola and Cole Castro pitched in with timely track backs, while Grant Maurer and Caleb White worked to win second balls after clearances. After Austin blocked a penalty kick, Declan Chapman earned a free kick but it went just wide. Fred Coulibaly troubled Brooks’ backline throughout the first half, and the half was pretty back and forth.
Burke said: “Brooks would threaten with direct balls, we would win them, and then strive to play through Fred, Declan, and Dylan Tran. Dylan gave us great minutes in the middle, while Nate Watson and Kaya Horvath were vital on the flanks. Unfortunately, a turnover in our own half allowed a cross from Brooks to make it to our backpost where their #17 was able to take a touch and fire into the side netting. Down 1-0 we continued to fight as Nate, Grant, Declan, and Fred pushed forward. Lawrence gave us some quality clearances in the back, while Dylan almost snuck in a corner into the near post. At the half the score was 1-0 in favor of Brooks.”
He said Javier blocked another penalty kick and the Griffins defense continued to play solidly. Nick Ferrucci gave Pomfret some speed on the right flank while Lawrence almost snuck in multiple times on through balls from Declan and Fred. Brooks continued to be threatening on set pieces and diagonal passes and they would get their second on a corner kick. Javier made two good initial saves, but chaos ensued in the box and Brooks was able to finish it over the line. Brooks would get a third on a nice long shot from distance in the game’s final minutes.
Burke said: “While today was not how we wanted our season to end, our team has a lot to be proud of. The 17 guys who stepped on the field today worked hard, while Anson Meerbergen, Van Horvath, Tareq Altayyar, Lyle Bernard, Ethan Forbes, and managers Alex Kang and Harry Lee supported their teammates throughout the match. We missed Devin Walcott’s presence in the middle of the field today, but know he was supporting us from afar.”
By Patrick Burke
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Grace L. Marcy
PUTNAM — Grace L. (Letters) Marcy, 94, of Charles St., formerly of Woodstock, died Nov. 17, 2021, at Matulaitis Nursing Home.
She is the wife of Donald Marcy who died on May 5, 2005.
Born in 1927, Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Frank H. and Tempest (Smith) Letters.
Mrs. Marcy worked as an operator for the Bell Telephone Company for many years.
Grace was a member of the Congregational Church of Putnam.
She loved to play the organ, sing, read, work in her garden, knitting and loved her special cockatoo, Charlie Brown.
She leaves her brother, Ralph Letters of Michigan; her sister-in-law Barbara Paige of Woodstock; her nephews William Halford Letters of Vermont, Frank Gardner Letters of Utah, David Brandon Letter of Michigan; niece Patti Noren of Woodstock and nephew Jeffrey Paige, also Scott and Pam Redfield and Christine Hart Matte; great-grand nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 in the Congregational Church of Putnam, 175 Main St., with burial in Grove Street Cemetery.
Donations: Congregational Church of Putnam, P.O. Box 463, Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Nancy S. Morrison
E. HARTFORD — Nancy S. Morrison died Nov. 9, 2021, at Hartford Hospital.
She was born April 22, 1926, in Oak Park, Ill., to George Sutherland and Hazel (Morganweck) Sutherland.
Nancy attended Washington College in Maryland and graduated from Eastern Connecticut State College with a degree in teaching.
She married Dr. John E. Morrison in 1947 until his death in 1980. Nancy and John lived in Vienna, Austria, for several years and lived in Norwich for 30 years before Nancy moved to Pomfret in 1985.
Nancy worked as a teacher in Norwich and a tutor at the Rectory School in Pomfret.
She was an avid reader, a gifted and creative artist.
She enjoyed teaching art to her fellow residents at the Seely Brown Retirement Community.
In 2014, the art room at Seely Brown Village was dedicated to her. She enjoyed birding, gardening, and sewing.
Nancy was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church.
The Mass for her will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Christ Episcopal Church in Pomfret, with a private burial to follow.
Donations: Rectory School, 528 Pomfret St., Pomfret, CT 06258 (rectoryschool.org/giving/donation-form). Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam.
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Wed. Nov. 24
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road is presenting an exhibit and sale of “Nature’s Canvas: Photography by Nancy L. Barrett” through the end of November. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present in its Art @ the Library and & Display Case “Textile Art Show” through Dec. 27. 860-923-9779.
Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Nov. 25
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 26
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.
Walktober Redux
EASTFORD --- The Last Green Valley Natchaug Trail OptOutside Hike will begin at 9 a.m. on the Natchaug Trail. 3+ miles. Moderate to difficult hike. RSVP required: 860-774-3300.
Coats for Kids
BROOKLYN --- The Knights of Columbus will hold Coats for Kids from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brooklyn Recreation Department. Free, new coats for kids from 3-17.
Sat. Nov. 27
Tree Jubilee
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will be presenting its Tree Jubilee and Wreath Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. Free. Families will have a chance to win and take home a decorated tree or wreath and take photos with Santa. Nonperishable food donations are welcomed. www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org.
Bluegrass Concert
DAYVILLE -- The Killingly Grange, P of H #112, 801 Hartford Turnpike, will present The Nick Anderson and Shady Creek Band at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6. Refreshments available. $12 at the door. The Bear Minimum is also scheduled to perform. 860-70503643.
Hiking
THOMPSON --- TLGV & NOW will present a Hiking 101 Acorn Adventure from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 4-9 (younger children welcome) and at 1 p.m. for kids 10 and older. Sponsored by Centreville Bank. Free. Register: www.NOWinMotion.org/Events or call: 860-774-3300.
Sun. Nov. 28
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- Northeastern Connecticut's 20th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind through downtown, ending at the new Putnam Municipal Complex. Rain date is Dec. 5. 860-928-1350.
Sun Spotting
GRISWOLD --- The Last Green Valley will present Night Sky Rangers Geoff and Kim at 1 p.m. at Hopeville State Park to do some sun spotting.
Mon. Nov. 29
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Cargill Council 64. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Thur. Dec. 2
Book Signing
POMFRET --- Pam Lefferts, co-founder of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue and newly minted children’s author, will sign her book From Pouch to Couch: Why Lavender the Opossum Lives in a House at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road. No charge to attend the book signing.
Fri. Dec. 3
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company. 1-800-RED CROSS.
‘White Christmas’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19. $25 for adults; $22 for seniors and students. 860-9287887. COVID policy described at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Dec. 4
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The food drive for TEEG at the Pomfret Community Center, for the upcoming holiday season, will be looking for: Stuffing, butter, celery, gravy, vegetables, potatoes, and onions and also cake mixes, bread mixes, pie filling and crust mixes.
Holiday Fair
POMFRET --- The St. Nicholas Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christ Church in Pomfret. The snow date is Dec. 11. There is also an online silent auction.
Sun. Dec. 5
Lunch With Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will host Lunch With Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road. Pasta bar, make holiday crafts, cookies, S’mores and more. Photos with Santa. $8 for kids up to age 8. $12 for kids 9 and older for lunch. Photo is $8. Tickets: 860-974-3379, email
Mon. Dec. 6
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret.
Wed. Dec. 15
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at Putnam Elks Club. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Dec. 18
Holiday Cookies
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will sell Holiday Cookies by the pound from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement. Choose the cookies you want. Also a basket raffle. COVID compliant.
Sat. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Tues. Dec. 28
Bird Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold a Winter Bird Walk starting at 1 p.m. Register:
Thur. Dec. 30
Nightingale Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Hike Nightingale Forest South” at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust. Register:
Sat. Jan. 1, 2022
Happy New Year!
Sat. Feb. 19
Wee Walk
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Animal Tracking at the Robins Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org.
Sat. May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Nov. 5, 2022
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
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Veterans Program
The Putnam Rotary Club Nov. 9 heard from WWII and Korean conflict veteran Peter “Pete” Trama (third from right). Guests and Rotarians who are veterans included, from left: Guest Mike Rocchetti, Rotarian Jay Wade, Trama, Rotarian Peter Benoit and Rotarian Ron Coderre. Linda Lemmon photo.
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
Peter “Pete” Trama didn’t know what the Merchant Marines was but he did know that he didn’t want to get drafted into WWII.
In honor of Veterans Day, Trama, 96, gave razor-sharp details of his experiences in the Merchant Marines during WWII and later in the Army draftee in the Korean conflict at the Nov. 9 Putnam Rotary Club meeting.
“At 17 I didn’t know what I was getting into. I didn’t even know what it (the Merchant Marines) was,” he said.
The Merchant Marines at the time was a branch of the military. They spent their time at sea delivering fuel, military vehicles and more
After joining he found himself in Oyster Bay, N.Y., training. His most vivid memory of training was the tall tower over water. At first sight, he wondered what the tower was for. He’d soon learn: “We had to jump off the tower — practice for jumping off the ships.” The Merchant Marines were the most vulnerable of all the branches of service during the war. The German U2 boats always went after them. All they could do was steer in a zig zag pattern to try to stay safe. “So many men were lost. So many ships (370),” he said.
The Merchant Marines had to continually keep their numbers up, he said. “They were losing men left and right.”
There were no jobs after the war so he said he stayed in the Merchant Marines eight years. In that time he took 73 sea trips total. Each trip was from 60 to 90 days. “Let me tell you,” he said, “that ocean is BIG.”
During the war he saw the world making deliveries from to Australia, the Marshall Islands, Korea and many more places. He went through the Panama Canal 18 times and through the Suez Canal four times.
And he was seasick for eight years. That’s right; he was seasick the whole time he was in the Merchant Marines.
Those were different times at home. He remembers being sandwiched in with other veterans on a train headed toward home. “I had a club sandwich,” he said. When he went to take a bite, as inconspicuously as possible, all eyes riveted to him and his sandwich.
He got off in Putnam — off a very late train — and walked home and dropped into bed. In the morning his sister was surprised to see he was home. “Doors weren’t locked back then.”
After the Merchant Marines, at age 27, he was drafted into the Army during the Korean conflict. “If I’d been 28, I couldn’t have been drafted,” he said. He was sent to Germany as some thought the Soviet Union might try to invade Germany.
Following that, he returned to Putnam and ran Tony’s Package Store and, according to Rotarian and veteran Ronald P. Coderre, was/is a good community servant, doing much for Putnam.
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