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The Reverend Allen Tinkham in his book, “A Noble Chapter A History of Firefighting in Niantic, Connecticut” graphically described that fire as the catalyst for the Niantic Fire Department. Just
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The Lyme Art Association is thrilled that Stapleton Kearns will be
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For many years Stapleton Kearns has traveled across the United
States painting and teaching. He is a great admirer of American artists such as Edgar Payne, Aldro Hibbard, Willard Metcalf, Frederick
Waugh, and Emile Gruppe. His knowledge about the craft and art of
painting is expressed in a direct and honest approach.
Says Stapleton about his workhop: “I love teaching workshops.
Everyone is always excited to be there and hang out with the other
artists. It is like a three-day party. We go from breakfast until bedtime. This is a total immersion program and I run the class about 12
hours a day. In the evening, I do a lecture while we wait for dinner to
be served.”
The schedule includes a demo every morning, individual instruction, exercises teaching root skills, and lectures on topics ranging from the history of landscape paintings and ideas behind their
progress and development to design ideas in the works of great
landscape painters.
Stapleton Kearns considers his true artistic training to have
begun in the mid-1970s with the late Boston School painter R. H.
Ives Gammell. It was during this time, while in Boston, that he took
his easel outdoors up on Beacon Hill and began applying Ives
Gammell’s lessons to landscape painting. The engrossing challenges
of bringing the vastness of nature to canvas quickly captured his
imagination. Painting outdoors and communicating the visual poetic beauty of a particular place remains the focus of Stapleton’s
artistic expression to this day.
His beautiful and prize-winning paintings are in hundreds of
private collections both in this country and overseas. During the
1990s, a single major American corporation collected several hundred of his paintings. Stapleton has twice shown in the biannual
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Daytime Gillette Castle Viewing Fall Foliage Cruises on the lower
Connecticut River. A relaxing and informative cruise aboard the
friendly RiverQuest. Depart from Eagle Landing State Park, Route
82, Haddam. Visit www.ctriverquest.com for times and easy on-line
booking. RiverQuest phone: 860 662-0577.
Niantic Farmers Market, 3-6pm every Thursday till October 23 on
Methodist Lane in Niantic. Pies, Breads, Plants, Seafood, Fruit, Jams,
Jellies, Herbs, Greens, Vegetables, Handmade Soap, Cookies & More.
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TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER CLASSES through Ocotber at the
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Free and open to the
public.Visit the Library’s online calendar at www.grotonpl.org.
Friends of Raymond Library Annual Book and Bake Sale, Saturday, October 1st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Raymond Library, 832 Old
Colchester Rd., Oakdale. Call the Library at 860-848-9943
East Lyme - Bike & BBQ - 10/1 Rocky Neck State Park - challenge
yourself with one of five rides followed by BBQ meal in the park.
Proceeds benefit historic places and open spaces through: EL Land
Trust, EL Historical Society, Friends of Samuel Smith House, Friends
of Smith Harris House, Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. The Samuel Smith house will be open from 10AM to 2PM and
will offer tours and light refreshments. Exhibits will include a demonstration of violin making and violin performances by students
from East Lyme High School. Call EL Parks & Rec. at (860) 739-5828
FACES at FAHS, a Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale at the Finnish
American Heritage Society, 76 North Canterbury Road (Rte. 169),
Canterbury, Saturday, October 1, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held in conjunction with the Last Green Valley’s Walktober program. Indoor exhibits and demonstrations. Tours of the Finnish Heritage Museum and
sauna. Refreshments available. 860 546-6671.
Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 1, from 4 pm to 7 pmin the George
Kent Performance Hall, 119 High Street in Westerly, RI - For
Oktoberfest, the Chorus of Westerly’s historic George Kent Performance Hall will be transformed into one of the great beer halls of
Munich complete with long tables, soaring blue and white decorations (the colors of Bavaria), and the smell of delectable German
food. Oktoberfest will feature grilled sausages, potato salad, traditional Bavarian goodies as well as live musical entertainment. Guests
will also be treated to gourmet pretzels generously provided by the
Malted Barley. Wash it all down with flavorful Oktoberfest style
beer. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling the Chorus at
401.596.8663 or online at www.chorusofwesterly.org. Tickets will
also be available at the door beginning at 3 pm.
American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet - All You Can Eat Sunday Oct. 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.at the American Legion,
Unit 128, 16 York Ave., Niantic - Omelets and eggs to order, bacon,
sausage, homefries, pancakes, French toast, donuts, bisquits, bagels, fruit cup, juices, coffee, tea, etc. 860-739-2107
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Friends of Raymond Library Yard Sale at the Fair Oaks School
building, Old Colchester Rd., Oakdale. Sunday, October 2nd from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.. See what treasures you can find! All proceeds go to
the Raymond Library. 860-848-9943 for more information.
Microsoft Excel Basics Class - Monday, October 3rd from 1-3:00pm.
at the Lymes’ Senior Center - 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme - This
2 hour class is open to all seniors. Limited space is available. Call
(860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register.
East Lyme College Fair – Tuesday, October 4th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
140 Colleges and Universities will be represented at East Lyme
High School. Free Admission – 860-739-6946 x5564.
“The Fire Eaters, Apostles of Disunion.” Shoreline Civil War
Roundtable Meeting, 6:30 pm. Tuesday, October 4 at the Acton
Library in Old Saybrook. Member Dave Smith will be discussing
“The Fire Eaters, Apostles of Disunion.” 860-395-1124.
How the Navy Learned to Fly in World War I on October 4 at 7 p.m.
at the Groton Public Library. Drawing on his book, The Millionaires’ Unit, and the award-winning documentary the book inspired,
Dr. Wortman will share the forgotten story of a privileged group of
college students, mainly from Yale, whose dreams of starting a
school flight club resulted in them becoming war heroes. The young
aviators formed the founding squadron of the Navy Air Reserve
and became the nucleus of the Navy’s air service during World
War I. They worked closely with the Groton Submarine Base to
develop early sub-spotting techniques. The survivors went on to
serve as leaders in the rise of U.S. air power and victory in the
Second World War and beyond. This program is free and open to
the public. Call the Groton Public Library Public at 860-441-6750.
New London History Series with Sally Ryan - Whaling: 18201860 - 7pm, 10/4 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Peter Biedermann - Tuesday, October 4 – 7:00 p.m. at the East
Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic - Peter Biedermann is
an instrumental guitarist based in Green Valley, Arizona who has
been composing and performing for over 35 years. While his music
covers a number of genres in various disciplines, the sounds you
will hear will be entirely original and performed on a variety of 6 and
12 string guitars in unique tunings combined with subtle ambient
electronics. The architecture of the music is melodic and rhythmic;
combining compositional structure and improvisation that embraces
the influences of the last 50+ years of finger style acoustic guitar
playing. Registration is required. 860-739-6926 ex. 2
Thames River Quilting will meet Tuesday, Oct 4th at St. Luke’s
Church Hall, Route 12, Gales Ferry at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be
Holice Turnbow, a quilt teacher and judge, who has designed whole
cloth patterns and has been featured in many quilt magazines.
Guests are welcome. For more info, call 860-464-8105.
VNA of SECT Wellness Clinic 10:00 am – Noon October 5 by
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the fragile ecosystem of the Niantic River and the rich archaeological history since the days of the Nehantic Tribe. Come learn about
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MANDY HARVEY, Deaf Vocalist andALEX PRESTON,American
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by calling Sandra Couillard at 860 886-7500 x355
Survey of the History of Plum Island - 7:00 PM, Thursday, Oct. 6 at
Saint Ann’s Church, Old Lyme - Presented by Amy Folk, Collections
Manager for Southold Historical Society and co-author of the book
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AARP Drive Safety Class - Friday, October 7th from 1:00 pm- 5:00
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PLANT SALE - The Old Lyme Historical Society will be having
their annual Fall Plant sale at the Society’s 55 Lyme Street location
on October 8th, from 10 am to 4 pm. They will have potted perennials and annuals of all types and sizes; proceeds will support the
ongoing renovation of the former Grange Hall and the new Alison
Mitchell Archive Room.
Seaside Sanitorium: Saturday, October 8, 3-5:00 pm at Waterford
Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Local author Christine
Rockledge will present a lecture on the past history and future redevelopment of Waterford’s Seaside Sanitorium. Past and present
photographs will be on display. Christine is the author of More
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Clutter, Chaos, and the Cure - Tuesday, 1:00pm. October 11th at
Lymes’ Senior Center - 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme - Books and
organizing tools will be available for sale after the program. Call
(860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register.
Book Discussion: The Firebrand and the First Lady by Patricia
Bell-Scott - 7pm, 10/11 at the East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society
Road, Niantic - No registration required. 860-739-6926 ex. 2
New London History Series with Sally Ryan - Railroads and the
Industrial Revolution - 7pm, 10/11 at The Public Library of New
London, 63 Huntington St, New London - (860) 447-1411
WWI Documentary - on October 11 at 7 p.m., the Groton Public
library will sponsor a documentary screening of The Millionaires’
Unit – U.S. Naval Aviators in the First World War. This awardwinning film spent seven years in development and production,
with filming on three continents and is being released to help commemorate the centennial of World War One. This program is free
and open to the public. 860-441-6750.
Blood Pressure Clinic- October 12, 19, 26, 2016 from 11:00 am –
Noon at the Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Road,
Waterford. 860-444-5839. No appointment necessary.
Feeding Birds Presentation - 1:00pm 10/12 at Lymes’ Senior Center
- 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme - Linda Turner of Plantasia will
discuss the do’s and the don’ts of feeding birds, what seeds for
what birds, best squirrel proof feeders, and will show slides of typical birds we see in the winter in our area. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240
Film: The Meddler - Wednesday, October 12, 2-4:00 pm at Waterford
Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - (2015 110 mins. PG13) An aging
widow from New York City follows her daughter to Los Angeles in
hopes of starting a new life after her husband passes away. Stars
Susan Sarandon and J. K. Simmons. 860-444-5805
Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group – Meets at 10:00 am. Thursday, October 13 at the Waterford Community Center. 860-444-5839
Nonprofit Program- FORM 990 REVIEWAND UPDATE 10-12pm,
10/13 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New
London - At this workshop Whittlesey & Hadley CPAs will provide
a general review of Form 990 and schedules for Executive Directors,
CFO’s, key financial staff, and board members to enhance the content of your organization’s Form 990. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Flu Shots Available at the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth
Turnpike, Clinton on Thursday, October 13 from 3-7pm or Wednesday, October 19 from 3-7pm. Please bring all relevant health insurance documents and info. No registration required. 860-669-2342
Cookbook Book Group Inaugural Meeting at the Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street in Groton on Thursday, October 13th
from 6-8pm. Book lovers and foodies alike are invited. Childcare will
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Presentation: Hiking New Zealand - 7 p.m. 10/13 at the Groton
Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Local resident Ralph Robinson
sharing his experiences hiking the world-famous Milford and
Routeburn Tracks in New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland National
Park, a remote land of lush temperate rainforests, rugged snowpeaked mountains, spectacular lakes and waterfalls, and amazing
coastal scenery. Married to an Australian and having lived in Australia for three years, Robinson has traveled extensively Down Under, both in Australia and New Zealand. 860-441-6750.
VNA of SECT Flu Shot Clinic – Friday, October 14, 2016 from 1-4
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East Lyme Historical Society’s Fall Pot-Luck Dinner - October
14th at the Niantic Bay Yacht Club. Starting with Social Hour at 6:00
followed by dinner and finishing the evening with special guest
speaker, Marty Podskoch who will talk about his newest book: Civilian Conservation Corps Camps in Connecticut. This program is
free and is open to the public. For more information visit:
eastlymehistoricalsociety.org. Bring your favorite entree or dessert
to share with friends of the East Lyme Historical Society.
US Coast Guard Band Concert at 71 Killingworth Turnpike, on
Friday, October 14, at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:15pm, non-ticket
holders will be seated after 6:50pm, space permitting. Families Helping Families will be accepting monetary donations to help provide
warm winter clothing for Clinton children at this event. For more
information call 860-669-3889 or visit chamber@clintonct.com.
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Head for the Hills! Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Fall Open
house, Sat, Oct. 15. Come experience this 457-acre nature preserve.
Guided tours led by Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve
(FOHNP) stewards start at 10 am. Information fair organized by
Save Oswegatchie Hills Coalition, FOHNP, Save the River-Save the
Hills and Connecticut Fund for the Environment. Hikes start at OHNP
main entrance kiosk, ample parking at Veterans Memorial Park, East
Lyme. See directions, trail map and guided hikes schedule at
www.oswhills.org and updates on FOHNP Facebook.
Rummage On The Hill Sale at The First Congregational Church in
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rain or shine. An Early Sales evening will take place on October 14
from 6 pm to 8 pm. For a $5 admission per person, customers will
have the opportunity to be the first to preview and buy from the
extensive selections of merchandise, as well as homemade baked
goods. Rummage donations are now being accepted at the church,
Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 2 pm. Donations will also be
accepted during extended hours, the week prior to the sale, October
10 through October 14. (860) 767-8097.
Selden Island Fall Foliage Circumnavigation, Connecticut’s Amazon: 9-11am, 10/15 - Board RiverQuest and take a cruise on the
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years ago, untouched and beautiful. During your cruise, you will
observe local wildlife and various points of interest. Bring a picnic
basket. Visit ctriverquest.com to learn more and to reserve your
spots. No children under 12 . RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577.
The Friends of the Preston Library Annual Book Sale - 9:00 am - 5:
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mill whistle continued to sound the alarms and Niantic finally
benefited by lower fire insurance rates.
The Town constructed a firehouse on Grand Street (now site of
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to lead the Parades. Meanwhile the volunteers spent many hours
in training in ever-new techniques and emergency medical skills so
an ambulance was acquired in 1947 through private contributions,
as all our department’s ambulances are today.
Through the efforts of Legrand Hall a Junior Auxiliary was
started in 1956 and continues today.
A larger firehouse was built in 1958 at the rear of the old
firehouse (site of the Beckwith Livery Stables). A scuba team was
trained because of the developing tourist trade and boating in our
area. With construction of larger commercial structures, aerial
equipment has been added.
Spectacular fires in the last fifty years have been the Crescent
Ballroom at Crescent Beach, the old Railroad Station shops, Mitchell’s
Market and the Niantic Lumberyard in 1967 as well as several
residential fatalities and forest fires.
The following is quoted from a poem by Edna Davis Romig
following a serious fire at Indian Woods:
“But fire that ranged that day
Has burned a hundred years away”.
In the Flanders area during 1944, the destruction of Colonial Inn
and the home of Woodrow Scott spelled out the need for a fire house.
In 1947 one was built adjacent to Flanders School and later replaced
in 1973 by the present building.
There is mutual assistance by the two departments and periodic
meetings of the line officers of both departments. The so-called
“dividing line” between the two is Society Road. Fires, such as
Hendel’s Dollarsworth and the Flanders Mall have proven the need
and worth of that department.
The Central Communications System was finalized in 1981 with
its sophisticated 911 calls to save precious minutes in response time.
Establishment of a Niantic Sub-Station in Little Boston (Rocky Neck)
has brought greater coverage with its volunteers and a paid man and
night-time volunteer residency.
With its full-time Fire Marshall and our Director of Public Safety
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Niantic Village Halloween Parade
Come one, come all, to one of the most highly entertaining events in
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The parade will take place on Sunday, October 30th, 2016 beginning at 1:00 p.m., when children are welcome to browse the downtown shops for "Tricks and Treats".
Among the parade's signature highlights is the always popular
Halloween Parade which will begin at 2:00 p.m.. Children should
gather at Hole-in-the-Wall beach parking lot (which is where the
parade begins). Candy for the kids and costume prizes will be
awarded.
This event is sponsored by the East Lyme Parks & Rec Dept.
along with promotional support of the Niantic Main Street organization and the downtown Niantic local businesses who donate candy
and snacks for the children. For additional information, contact Teri
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show of the National Academy of Design in New York City. The
American Embassy in Moscow displayed one of his large snow
scenes as an example of American painting in the Arts for the Embassies Program.
Kearns is a member of the exclusive Guild of Boston Artists and
has served for five years as the president of the Rockport Art Association. He takes pride in the fact that his collectors often hang his
work alongside the work of some of the great artists of American art
history.
This workshop is open to artists of all levels of experience. Also,
while Stapleton works in oils, the art principles he teaches apply to
all media, so it’s fine if you want to use watercolor, acrylic, etc. Call
the Lyme Art Association if you need accommodations; the LAA
has special rates at nearby inns.
To register, call the Lyme Art Assocation at (860) 434-7802
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Niantic: Tue. 10/18, 7:30 pm; Sun 10/30, 12:15 pm
Upcoming Basic Manners classes start:
Mystic: Mon. 10/3, 6 pm; Tue 10/11, 6 pm; Wed 10/12 ,11 am; Wed 10/12, 7:30 pm
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More than 50 non-motorized vessels - kayaks, canoes, paddle
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of unprotected, undeveloped Oswegatchie Hills.
More supporters joined on the shoreline at 47 Oswegatchie
Road. Participants ducked under tents and umbrellas to enjoy live
music by Denise and Tony Band and hot clam chowder and hot
dogs donated by Flanders Fish and The Dock.
State Representative Ed Jutila, who is retiring after 11 years
serving East Lyme and Salem, was recognized for his leadership
and dedication to help create the existing Oswegatchie Hills Nature
Preserve and to protect the remaining 236 acres still threatened by
high density development.
Folk singer Geoff Kaufman serenaded the crowd on the beach
and on the water.
Thank you, ardent supporters,volunteers, members, friends
and family for making this a most surprising and amazing Kayak
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Come see “Impressions of Oswegatchie Hills” art showing by
artist Kelly Leahy Radding to benefit STR-STH at Artisan Framing
and Gallery in Niantic. Wine reception Friday night, Oct. 21, kids
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Journey north up river to view the changing foliage on the many
varieties of trees along the very pristine Connecticut River. Bring a
picnic basket and your favorite beverage to enjoy on the cruise. Or
dine at one of the fine restaurants in the area after your cruise. Light
narration about the flora, fauna and history of the area provided.
Adults only on this cruise, no one under 12. ctriverquest.com.
RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577.
Lyme Fire Company will hold its 60thAnnual Steak Dinner on Sat.
Oct. 15 from 5 – 7:30 pm at the Hamburg Station, 213 Hamburg Rd.
(Route 156), Lyme, CT. Tickets are $25 for adults and $8 for children
and can be purchased at the door. This is LFC’s major fundraising
event of the year. A new permanent outdoor grill was built in time
for this year’s dinner.(860) 526-9292
Roast Pork Dinner - 5-7pm 10/15, at American Legion Post 128, 16
York Ave. Niantic. Menu includes: Roast Pork with “All the Fixins”,
mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, Italian style green beans,
sauerkraut, applesauce, rolls and butter, assorted desserts,
coffee,tea, etc. Donation: Adults $9.00, Children under 10 $3.50.
Proceeds benefit veteran and community programs. 860-739-2107.
Saxophonist Maceo Parker - 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Palmer
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Film: Irrational Man - Monday, October 17, 2-4:00 pm at Waterford
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Local Hauntings- A TAPS Presentation 5:30PM 10/17 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Explore
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Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club: Medicus by Ruth Downie.
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3D Printing Basics 12-1:30PM 10/18 at The Public Library of New
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Laugh Out Loud Wellness program at the Lymes’ Senior Center 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme on Tuesday, October 18th at
1:00pm.with Carolyn Finch, a Licensed and certified Health Care
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My relationship with that stream is much more intimate than
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those stones managed to clear the right field wall and tumble down
towards the brook for a home run that would be the very thing that
would bring an imagined crowd to their feet.
Of course sometimes it was necessary to examine that border a
little more closely, especially during the “buckey” season. Spring
would bring the migration of the buckeys or alewives up the brook
to their spawning grounds at Bride Lake. They were numerous and
easy to catch. A large, silver fish, some 15” in length, we caught
them in nets and took them home in large baskets and pails. They
were boney and not good to eat but did make excellent garden
fertilizer. Nehantic Indians used these same fish in just this fashion.
In the words of historian Keith Wilbur in his book The New England
Indians, “the planting season began when the leaves of the white
oak were as large as a mouse’s ear. Oval hills of dirt were piled up in
a straight line about three feet apart. Fish were plentiful enough
during the spring spawning runs and two or three river herring
(buckeys) were buried in each hill (often along with ground up horseshoe crab.) By enriching the soil, the three inch corn nubbin (over
the years) grew to three times its original size.”
We did not have a garden, but many of our neighbors did and
folks looked to our small band of eager young fishermen to supply
their yearly needs. Local resident and police officer, Joe Monteleone,
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beautiful garden down on Hope Street. We took good care of “Old
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our bus, as a huge basket or two of dead fish would sometimes greet
them when they came aboard. It may have been tough on the old
nostrils for that three mile trek to Niantic Center School, but for
those of us who supplied the fish and proudly sat way in the back, it
was just the sweet smell of entrepreneurial success!
Now there came a time when we felt it necessary to cross that
brook in a craft of some sort. An early attempt at hollowing out an
old log on its banks for a dugout canoe had met with both treachery
and disappointment and a log raft was agreed upon. I think it was the
binding material that did us in as the vines we used probably should
have been dried and woven together. The raft managed to unravel
when we attempted to pole our way across to the opposite shore.
We were forced to abandon what was left of the vessel and walk the
rest of the way through the muck to reach dry land. The worst part of
the whole experience as I recall was not the failure of the plan itself
(which admittedly was poorly thought out), but the huge number of
disgusting black leeches that attached themselves to us in the process. Those we could not remove ourselves did not survive a rather
embarrassing and thorough inspection performed by our mothers
upon our return home.
Real progress in understanding that waterway was made at a
later date when we discovered an old rundown boathouse that lay
hidden in the marshy, overgrown area of the brook. This spot was
just prior to the place where the narrow stream gives way to a wide
and shallow creek. That creek is still very visible from the road as it
snakes its way along to Rocky Neck Beach. We found that boathouse was built by the generation of Littlefield’s who preceded us
(my father, Clyde, and his brother, Howard and my uncle, Ben) and
we soon also found ourselves in possession of their old rowboat,
oars included, everything in a sorry state of disrepair. Undaunted,
we made things as ship-shape as possible and rowed that mile or
more of tidal marsh for many years. We knew every inch of it, its
depth, the waterfowl, the muskrats that frequented it and those creatures that lay beneath. We even hunted the dreaded snapping turtle
with a five-prong spear and sold them to the Sweden House, a restaurant once perched atop Apple Tree Inn Hill where a wine emporium now stands. Their menu offered turtle soup, along with many
other fine entrees. Bride Brook, with its many twists, turns and incarnations, was certainly a large part of our young lives.
I am pleased that Bride Brook has recently drawn the interest of
others. Local resident, Rod McCauley, has been investigating the
Lee Sawmill that was built there in 1727. What remains are the two
earthen berms near the road that shrink the banks of the brook to a
mere six feet. He found what was left of old beams and metal spikes
that were once part of damming operation where a water wheel would
have once stood. You can find the details of Mr. McCauley’s discoveries on the East Lyme Historical Society webpage under the heading: “Reports from the Field.”
Also the brook has enjoyed an ecological upgrade in recent
years. Private, volunteer and government grant funds made it possible in 2010 to replace the old clogged and collapsing metal culvert
at Rocky Neck Beach with a larger and shorter cement box culvert.
As a result the brook experienced an alewife migration run of 200,000
fish in 2015 which restored the numbers we were used to back in the
“good old days” of the forties and fifties.
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New London History Series with Sally Ryan - 1938 Hurricane to
Present - 7pm, 10/18 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Probate Clerk-Appointments are available at Waterford Senior Services on October 19th. 860-444-5839 to schedule your appointment.
4th Annual Veterans Luncheon will be held on Oct 19th at 1:00pm at
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New London Art 5:30-7:00 PM, 10/20 at The Public Library of New
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It is interesting to note that despite its small size, Bride Brook
actually boasts the second largest fish run in the state, right behind
the Connecticut River. This is the same little brook that I casually
viewed daily from out of my bedroom window. But the little house
we lived in was taken and destroyed by eminent domain and even
the rather majestic hill it once rested on suffered a similar fate. Only
the quiet and ever-enduring brook remains.
Over the last five years Jim Littlefield has shared with us many
local history stories of interest. His recently published book “History Matters: Tales of New England That Still Echo Today” is available on Amazon as well as around town. The book can be purchased at Book Barn, Tri-Town, Barber’s Plus One, Trakas Sunoco,
Core Plus Credit Union and Bayberries. It is also available at Bank
Square Books in Mystic and Monte Cristo Bookshop in New London. Mr. Littlefield’s first novel “The Slave Catcher’s Woman” is
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sponsors a commemorative tree program- TREES FOR TOMORROW which makes available trees to be placed in public spaces in
East Lyme. Now is the time to act to be included in the next Fall
Planting, which will help to raise funds for the support of the Niantic
Bay Boardwalk and other projects of the Trust
Trees can be donated to commemorate a birth, wedding, graduation, etc. They can also honor a loved one or a special event. This
is a chance to use the resonating power of trees to create a lasting,
living memorial that will provide scenic beauty and will contribute to
a healthy ecosystem.
At the main location of McCook Point Park, the originally allotted 8 trees have been sold out. For fall 2016, organizers are offering
Phase II- The Cliff Walk at McCook Park, a walk way of the same tree
along the “Cliff Walk” from the Hole-in-the-Wall to McCook Point.
The East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department has selected Princess Dog Wood for this location.
In addition, sponsors may choose to locate a tree at Cini Park,
Bridebrook Park, The Samuel Smith House, The Smith-Harris House,
The East Lyme Library Courtyard, or East Lyme Town Hall. A contribution of $600 for a tree will cover the cost of the tree, planting, an
8”x4” commemorative plaque, a base, and a water bag to assist in
the stabilization of the tree.
Planting will take place in the fall of 2016 in the various locations chosen by the Tree Warden and the East Lyme Parks and Rec.
Department. Since the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation is a nonprofit 401c, contributions are tax deductible. Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to commemorate important memories- laughter, tears,
joy and loss.
June Hoye is the chairperson for the project in partnership with
Dave Putnam, the Director of Parks and Recreation. Her committee
includes Administration- Carol Marelli and Bill Rinowski; PublicityPat and Jack Lewis, Donna Gada and Donna Jutila.
Application forms are available at: East Lyme Town Hall-Town
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Regional Events
from page 19
ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION - 6:30 pm October 20 at
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave. (Rt. 16), Colchester - An
experienced Connecticut Adoption Services representative will explain the different types of adoptions, offer a step-by-step outline
for adopting a child and answer any questions Register by 3pm the
Wed. before by calling Sandra Couillard at 860 886-7500 x355
Ingenious Ways to Train Your Brain - at the Lymes’ Senior Center 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme on Friday, October 21st at 1:00pm.
This program is open to all seniors and will include games and exercises that stimulate our minds and light movement. She will show us
how healthy aging can be achieved and how to grow new brain cells
and make more connections between them. (860)434-1605 ext. 240
“Impressions of Oswegatchie Hills” Art showing by artist Kelly
Leahy Radding to benefit STR-STH at Artisan Framing and Gallery in
Niantic. Wine reception Friday night, Oct. 21, kids activities Saturday morning, artist demo Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22. See more at
www.savetheriversavethehills.org and on Facebook
4th Annual Soup and Cider Event - October 22nd at the Samuel Smith
House, 82 Plants Dam Road in East Lyme - Local artists have been
invited to participate in Plein Air painting, taking advantage of views
of the historic buildings, fields and surrounding woodlands. The
Friends of Samuel Smith House will also be visited that week by
archeologists for Phase II of the Archeology Survey and Research
Project which was funded through a grant from the Connecticut Trust
for Historic Preservation and the Certified Local government program with the State Historic Preservation Office of the Department of
Community and Economic Development. This will set the basic credentials for what the property historically looked like, how it will be
preserved and used and exhibited in the future. There is no charge
for any events but donations are always welcome.
New Horizons Bands of SECT & CT Shore - Saturday, October 22 –
2:00 p.m. in the East Lyme Senior Center 39 Society Road, Niantic Two bands, twenty-eight musicians, all musicians are 50+! Registration is required. For more information, call 860-739-6926 ex. 2
Spirit Voices: Victorian Mourning & Spiritualism - Smith-Harris
House & the Old Stone Church Burial Ground, Saturday, October
22nd 3 pm to 6 pm, admission is non-perishable food item to benefit
East Lyme Care & Share, Inc. Old Burial Ground Tour times: 3:30, 4:30,
5:30. Discover Victorian-Era rituals of death and dying at the SmithHarris House! From 19th-century funeral traditions such as “widow’s
weeds” and “safety coffins,” to the rise of the séance, learn how
those who died were remembered and honored by loved ones. View
the parlor decorated for a wake, see an actual 19th-century horsedrawn hearse, and have your tea leaves read, if you dare to peer into
the future! Then, take a 45-minute tour of the Old Burial Ground and
encounter former residents of the Smith-Harris House, as they share
vignettes of their former lives! Sponsored by Fulton-Theroux Funeral Services. For more information, contact director Joanie
DiMartino at 860-739-0761 or director@smithharris.org.
Early Evening/Sunset Fall Foliage Cruise Southbound - Saturday,
October 22 & Sunday, October 23 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm - Board
RiverQuest for a Fall Foliage Cruise. Journey south down river to
Essex Harbor to view the changing foliage on the many varieties of
trees along the very pristine Connecticut River. Bring a picnic basket
and your favorite beverage to enjoy on the cruise. Or dine at one of
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Rennie Harris Puremovement 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Palmer
Auditorium, Connecticut College - More than just a performance; it
is a whole body experience. As the longest existing hip hop dance
company worldwide, Harris’s works are exquisite and not to be
missed. 860-439-ARTS (2787) or http://onstage.conncoll.edu
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will open its 70th
season on Saturday, October 22, at 8 PM with “One Thousand and
One Nights”, at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This opening concert features Steinway Artist Boris Berman performing
Bartók’s adventurous Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert concludes
with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s crowd favorite, Scheherazade. 860443-2876 www.ectsymphony.com
Fall Dinner at On The Rocks - The Old Lyme Historical Society will
be sponsoring their annual Fall Dinner at On The Rocks at Fox
Hopyard - Hopyard Road, off Rt 82. in East Haddam, on October
23rd, with dinner starting at 5pm. A limited number of tickets are
available at Webster Bank, or from www.olhsi.org.
Italian Heritage Month Celebration- Travel to Italy - 5:30-6:30 PM
10/24 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New
London - A family friendly “trip” to Italy with presenter Susan Perry
Luxton who will be sharing her pictures and stories with you. See,
hear and taste a little bit of Italy as we celebrate Italian Heritage
Month at our library. Free and open to all. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Local author Bill Rockwell at the Lymes’ Senior Center - 26 Town
Woods Road Old Lyme Tue, Oct. 25th at 1:00pm. Bill will present his
book Not Privileged to Know. His in-depth perceptions of what the
characters are thinking and his use of specific developmental conversations give added insight into a very unique and exciting plot.
Books will be available for signing. Call (860)434-1605 ext 240
Are You Prepared For Your Funeral? Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 4:00 pm at
the Preston Public Library, 389 Route 2, Preston. Guest speaker James
Morin, an experienced and licensed funeral director and retired Connecticut State Police Sergeant, will present “Key Issues To Think
About”, in preparing for your funeral. Register at the front desk of
the library or call the library to register (860) 886-1010
Genealogy Club 4:30 10/25 at The Public Library of New London, 63
Huntington St, New London - Explore your family history. Join the
Genealogy Club to access genealogical resources and Ancestry.com.
(860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Duck River Garden Club Meeting: Ikebana-The Art of Flowers 6:30 p.m.Social; 7:00 p.m. Program; 8:00 p.m. Business Meeting Tuesday,October 25th 6:30 pm* at Lyme Street, Old Lyme Memorial
Hall - Patricia McNelis will offer a basic,thorough, and advanced
demonstration of Japanese floral design. She will provide a history
and principles of Ikebana, moving from basic to more modern
designs, which all possess the beauty of simplicity. Patricia will
design five arrangements highlighting techniques and ideas as she
works to create these beautiful arrangements. The arrangements
will be raffled off to DRGC members in attendance!
Trivia Night Tuesday, October 25 – 7:00 p.m. at the East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic - No registration required. Go
by yourself or bring your friends. Test your knowledge from general
categories, including pop culture, current events, history, music,
and of course literature! Registration is required. 860-739-6926 ex. 2
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Witches in Connecticut - presented by the CT Historical Society on
Wednesday, October 26th at 1:00pm. at Lymes’ Senior Center - 26
Town Woods Road Old Lyme - The trials and executions of witches
in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over
40 years. Hear the stories of some of the women and men accused,
tried, and executed as witches and learn how Connecticut successfully controlled the spread of witch accusations long before Salem
erupted in panic and violence. Call (860)434-1605 ext 240
Slightly-Creepy Folk Tales - Smith-Harris House & Lawn, Wednesday, October 26th, 6-8 pm, Free - Come for the treats, stay for the
tales—as part of the Town of East Lyme’s “Trick or Trunk” Halloween program! The first floor of the Smith-Harris House will be lit by
candlelight, while several slightly-creepy—not scary!—local and
regional folktales are shared. Perfect for families with young children! The “Trick or Trunk” program, which occurs annually on the
grounds of the Smith-Harris House, is a safe Halloween Trick-orTreat alternative event sponsored by the East Lyme Youth Services
Department of Parks & Recreation. For more information contact
director Joanie DiMartino at 860-739-0761 or director@smithharris.org.
cRIPt Paranormal Encounters of CT. Wednesday, October 26, 6:308:30 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - cRIPt, a
paranormal research group based in Connecticut, has explored many
locations throughout southeastern CT, such as the Garde Theater
and the Mystic Noank Library. CRIPt has successfully communicated with the beyond in many of the places that they’ve been invited to investigate. The group will lead a 90 minute presentation
featuring A/V evidence of their findings from some of their previous
investigations. Their show is truly one not to be missed. This
program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required,
but come early-we expect a full house! 860-444-5805
Mystery Book Discussion: My Sister’s Grave by Robert Dugoni.
11am, 10/27 at the East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic
- No registration required. 860-739-6926 ex. 2
Plum Island’s Place in the Geological History of Southern New
England - 7:00 PM Oct. 27 at Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
- Presented by Ralph Lewis, Connecticut State Geologist Emeritus,
and currently part-time Officiate of The Long Island Sound Resource
Center at the University of Connecticut-Avery Point and professor
in residence in the Marine Studies Department at UCONN-Avery
Point. Registration is required 860-434-1684
Presentation: Cuba Today - 7 p.m. 10/27 at the Groton Public Library,
52 Newtown Road - As a public health educator, Cindy Barry has
traveled to many developing countries to study the impact of health
care systems and local agriculture on community health. In her recent trip to Cuba, as part of a delegation through UMass Amherst,
she saw the amazing resilience of the Cuban people, learned about
their network of beautiful organic family farms, visited health clinics
to understand why the Cuban life expectancy is so high and sampled
the rich and vibrant culture that is Cuba. 860-441-6750.
The Allyn Family and the Arts - Friends of Fort Trumbull Meeting
and Lecture - 7pm 10/27 at the Fort Trumbull Conference Center, 90
Wlabach St., New London - Dr. Tanya Porht, Special Project Curator
of the Lyman Allyn Museum will discuss the Allyn family and the
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relatively new restaurant in East Lyme that Derek and I visited recently. Rebeka Fresh Pasta, which opened this past June, is located
in the space formerly occupied by Frank’s Gourmet Grille, in a smaller
plaza at 135 Boston Post Road in the Flanders Four Corners section
of town.
Neither Derek or I had heard anything about Rebeka’s (which is
not the real name - but I think that’s what most people will end up
calling it) so we really did not know what to expect. I suppose I
imagined a place with lots of overcooked tomato sauce dishes coming from a kitchen heavy with the smell of scorched garlic....as is
often the case with any number of “Italian” restaurants that we’ve
visited over the years. I could go on with the list of expectations but so many were negative that I’d be doing this place a disservice
by spelling them out.
The simple truth about Rebeka Fresh Pasta is that by the end of
our visit, we realized, to our delight and amazement, that they had
blown the doors off every one of our preconceived notions. And
with excellent service and wonderful food, they had served us a
truly memorable meal in a warm and friendly environment.
The dismantling of our notions was incremental. At first appearance, though it’s nicely decorated, there was nothing about our
surroundings at Rebeka’s that gave us any hint about what was to
come when we started eating. The walls are painted in rather autumnal colors - a subdued yellow and orange - which actually looked
really nice when paired with the teal upholstery on the booths. There
weren’t any pictures on the walls - save for the larger-than-life graphic
of pasta and herbs and etc. which formed a sort of mural on the sides
of the waitress station/coffee prep area. Behind that was an open
pass-through window into the kitchen where we could see two chefs
wearing toques busy at work among various pots and pans on shelves
and hanging from the ceiling.
The music in the dining room was a tad loud, but it was nice. It
was almost entirely instrumental mandolin renditions of various melodies taken from Italian folk songs, operas, what have you. Almost all
of the melodies (such as O’ sole mio) were familiar - in fact, Derek
joked about recalling various television commercials from the 60s
and 70s that featured many of these same melodies. Luckily, the
place was still empty of other diners when he began to sing “Aye,
aye, aye, aye - I am the Frito Bandito!” along with one mandolin
piece.
All of this so far was rather pleasant - but as of yet, nothing
about the place was beyond what we’d expected - though we noted
nothing of the scent of scorched garlic.
That was soon to change though - as our wonderful waitress
Natasha, brought out the bread, straight from the oven. Where I’d
expected, at best some decent bread served along with a bit of
butter, maybe seasoned with herbs, or perhaps a shallow plate with
a healthy drizzle of a fine virgin olive oil, seasoned slightly with
crushed red pepper and herbs, what accompanied the truly delicious
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bread was a rather humble-looking spread. To my eyes, it looked like
a seasoned puree of pinto beans that had been piped into a small
ramekin. At first I’d assumed it was some sort of pureed caponata, so
I put a dab on my bread and tasted it, expecting the slightly smoky
flavor of roasted eggplant - but I was suprised by the distinct taste
and texture of dried beans..and something else...and maybe some of
...... “WOW! What is this? I thought to myself - “It’s freaking delicious!!”
I reasoned it must be something made with fava beans..and I
was right! Fava beans, olives, olive oil and garlic - was what our
waitress, Natasha, told us - and “they call it “spread”” was all she
could answer when I asked about its name. I suspect, however,
that a native Italian from the appropriate region might call it Macco
di fave (fava bean puree) and though Natasha said nothing about it,
I suspect it also contained a bit of sundried tomato puree, as well as
some herb (was it fresh basil?) I’m also reasonably certain that the
majority of my readers are trying to figure out if I’m putting them on
when I tell them that I’m having a bit of trouble conveying just how
much Derek and I loved this stuff! Natasha had to bring us two more
servings of this “spread”, along with more bread, of course, before
the meal was done. It was that good!
Our salads, which were included with every pasta and entree
dish, were equally impressive. They were a scrupulously fresh and
clean mix of mesclun greens and romaine lettuce with shredded carrot, tomatoes and cucumbers and served with a ramekin of a freshly
prepared and deliciously tart balsamic vinaigrette. And so, another
chink in the wall of our expectations was formed.
This process was continued with the arrival of our soup of the
day - minestrone. I should have known it was going to be good
simply by the way Natasha’s eyes lit up when she answered my
question: “What is the soup of the day?” But, again, I expected the
run of the mill - too many kidney beans, maybe too thick...something
that brought to mind a cook doctoring tomato soup with some beans
and veggies......but this was nothing at all like that! The minestrone
she brought to our table was magnificent! It was a delicious mix of
fresh peas, fresh string beans, fresh celery, onion and garlic in a
superb broth with just the right blend of tomatoes and seasonings.
This stuff ROCKED - and I said as much to Natasha when she returned to clear away the rather large bowl that it had come in, now
completely empty and, indeed, swabbed almost clean with bits of
bread by my soup-loving husband. Natasha’s reply to my compliment was - “Just wait....it gets even better!” I loved this about Natasha
- she was genuinely enthusiastic about the restaurant and it showed.
When she had to return to our table with the seemingly bad
news that the kitchen did not have all the ingredients to make the
first entree Derek had chosen - Frittura Mista (a fried seafood dish
with fish, calamari, shrimp and smelts) she was obviously pleased
that his back up choice was Tagliata di Manzo al Chianti (bistro steak
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with chianti sauce) and quick to allay his concerns when she explained it was served over mashed potatoes and not over pasta, as
he had expected. She explained that though he could have it over
pasta, it was really very good over the potatoes...and she was very
confident that he would really like it...and he DID.
He liked it. He loved it. He raved about it. He closed his eyes
and sighed every time he placed a morsel in his mouth. The steak
was perfectly prepared - medium rare and melt in your mouth tender
- and presented beautifully in slices atop a perfectly sized bed of
mashed potatoes that was so good Derek commented that they
needed another name - something more elegant than just “mashed
potatoes”. And the chianti sauce was sublime.
I think Derek’s reluctance to agree to the mashed potatoes was
based on his expectation that “chianti sauce” was just some type of
tomato sauce flavored with red wine. And I understand this, as the
pairing of potatoes and tomatoes has never been one I was fond of
myself. But again, our expectations were dashed. This was not a
tomato sauce at all. It was a wine sauce, and it was perfect. Derek
was kind enough to let me have several samplings of his dish and I
have to agree with his comments to the waitress. When Natasha
asked how he liked it, he replied he’d never enjoyed a steak more
than he’d enjoyed the one she had brought him - and he thanked
her for suggesting he stick with the potatoes. He even went so far
as to catch the cooks eye through the window and applaud his
efforts at preparing this wonderful dish.
Now - I’m aware that such a stellar review of the steak Derek
ordered might tend to outshine the review of my own entree Orechiette Pugliese but I’ll do my best as it really was an exquisite
and expertly prepared dish in its own right.
To those that are not familiar with orecchiette (pronounced
oar-eh-kett-tay) it is rather plump and delicious pasta made in the
shape, more or less, of little ears - which is how it got it’s name.
Natasha had told us earlier in the evening that everything they
served was made right there from scratch - so I assume this included the orechiette - and if so, kudos again to the cooks! The
orechiette we enjoyed that evening was expertly made and cooked
to a perfect al dente. Since this pasta is pretty robust on its own, it
is best prepared, in my opinion, with a lighter sauce - and so it was.
It came to the table on a large platter tossed with a lightly tart
yet creamy sauce with smoky hints of speck (a type of Italian dry
cured and lightly smoked ham ) mixed with the moderate bitterness
of broccoli rabe, sauteed with cherry tomatoes, and finished with
a light cream sauce, slightly red, apparently from the tomatoes - of
which not a trace remained in the finished dish but for the tiny bits
of tomato skin here and there. The dish was exceptionally delicious
all on its own - but I confess it didn’t seem to pair that well with the
steak dish that Derek had ordered and which I was sampling as I ate
my own entree. Not a fault of the kitchen - to be sure - but I’m glad
I was not able to finish the dish while we were there, as that allowed
me to try it again with a clean palate later in the evening after we got
home. It was brilliant! I really enjoyed this dish and I would not
hesitate to get it again - or to recommend it to anyone. I’ve taken it
upon myself to act as an ambassador of broccoli rabe - a somewhat
obscure but wonderful vegetable. I make it a point to suggest it
whenever I think it’s appropriate - and this is a perfect dish to
introduce a newcomer to this vegetable which is an Italian favorite.
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With the dessert we chose came the only critism that I can
muster about the entire meal..and it’s a slight criticism, to be sure.
We ordered Pear Pie and I knew it would probably be some sort of
tart even before Natasha explained that it was, indeed, a tart. It came
as a good sized square serving with no crust on the sides, only on
the bottom. This isn’t what bothered me at all though, it was the
crust on the bottom. It was a bit too thick and doughy - for lack of
a better term. The topping was exquisite! Slices of fresh pear mixed
with something that turned them an attractive pink color had been
arfully arranged on top of this pastry dough and baked to just the
right consistency - no mushy overcooked fruit here. The whole
thing was garnished with a drizzle of a sweet red sauce, was it
strawberry? But the bottom crust was too thick, in my opinion, and
it hadn’t cooked to the flaky crumbly stage that I look for in a truly
good tart.
Other than that, we enjoyed a wonderful meal at Rebecka Fresh
Pasta and we have every intention of returning. They have just
about everything you could want from a restaurant. There’s a full
bar in one of the three dining areas. There’s a smaller dining area
that would be perfect for a private party - and even the large dining
area somehow manages to be open and airy while still giving patrons a sense of privacy.
Natasha explained to us that there were plans afoot to start
selling their freshly prepared pasta to go so folks can cook it at
home. This sounds like a wonderful idea to me. And it seems it
might be a good idea to offer some of their other items, such as
soups and pasta sauces to bring home as well. And I’d be thrilled if
they’d offer that “spread” in containers to take home.
But even if none of these plans materialize in the future, Rebecka
Fresh Pasta is still a fine restaurant and we Dudleys sincerely hope
that they thrive. The prices might appear a tad high at first glance
- but once we’d seen the quality and the serving sizes - it was clear
that the prices were entirely reasonable. I’ll gladly pay the prices
they ask knowing the food is that good. The food, the atmosphere,
the service..all were excellent. Go. I’m sure you’ll agree.
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AT THE MOVIES
Sully
with Joan Radell
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Runtime 106 minutes
Rated PG-13 for some peril and brief strong language
Cinematic works generally fall into one of
two categories: documentary or narrative
films. Narrative films are not always works of
fiction; sometimes they dramatize true stories, or borrow from them, or are inspired by
them. We've all seen the words “based on a
true story” flash on the screen. Rarely do we ever know just how much
of that story will be absolute truth, and how much dramatic license a
filmmaker will take. Perhaps the original story took place in ancient
times, and there's a lot of guessing to do. Sometimes, a story has
cultural or political implications depending on how it is presented to
an audience. Sometimes, the story is well known, but retelling it adds
details of richness and depth. The best “based on” storytelling elevates the original source material, distills it into its purest form, sharpens its focus, and exposes greater truths than accuracy alone can
deliver. How does a filmmaker know just how to present his work to
the viewing public? Can you take an incident from recent history that
was covered in microscopic detail by media outlets worldwide, and
retell it in a way that intensifies its impact? Call Clint Eastwood. He
knows how.
On January 15, 2009, US Airways flight 1529 from New York City
to Charlotte, North Carolina lost power to both engines about 3 minutes after takeoff. Captain Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles, realizing that they did not have enough speed nor altitude
to return to LaGuardia Airport, were able to ditch the plane on the
Hudson River. The well-trained crew evacuated the passengers into
the bitter cold afternoon. All 155 people aboard survived the
crash, with fewer than ten seriously injured. The flight lasted
about six minutes.
Because the disaster happened near midtown Manhattan,
all of the major news outlets were on-scene within minutes (the
first passenger interview was on the air 35 minutes after the
emergency landing); coverage was immediate and intense. A day
later, Congress—both houses-- honored the crew with resolutions recognizing their remarkable achievement. The press nicknamed the event “The Miracle on the Hudson,” a term first used
by then-mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg. A nation
watched, enthralled by the positive story of the pilot who successfully landed a jumbo-jet on the Hudson.
Eastwood retells the story of the Miracle through the eyes
of Captain Sullenberger. Sully, as he was known to his friends
(and now the world) had 40 years of aviation experience, including several years as a fighter pilot in the Air Force. That experience, he contended during a National Transportation Safety
Board hearing, was his guidepost in ditching the plane.
Tom Hanks settles into the title role, and gives the audience
a straightforward portrait of a guy doing his job. Hanks' Sully is
low-key without a hint of an “aw-shucks” attitude. He struggles
with nightmares and panic attacks, with sudden celebrity, with
hordes of reporters. While being lauded as a national hero, Sully
reassures his co-pilot, comforts his wife, and provides an affable
interview with Katie Couric. Hanks realizes that Sully's strength
is his ordinariness—he's that nice guy next door who happily
lends his hedge clippers, drives the soccer team carpool, washes
the car on Sunday afternoons. He's had the same job for almost
30 years, and he's done it well. But what Eastwood's Sully shows
us is that excellence is contagious. Skiles and the three crew
members on the flight follow the captain's example, follow protocols, and save 155 lives. Sully is quick to credit his crew with the
successful outcome of Fight 1529, and stands by his decisions
as they're examined in detailed debriefings with the NTSB.
Hanks appears in nearly every scene of the film; even the
phone calls to his wife Lorrie (Laura Linney) were filmed with
Hanks unseen but speaking in real time. The supporting cast is
large, and filled with familiar faces: the passenger list includes
Valerie Mahaffey, Sam Huntington and Chris Curry. The NTSB
board features Mike O'Malley, Anna Gunn, and Jamie Sheridan,
and the three heroic crew members are Jane Gabbert, Molly Hagen
and Ann Cusack. Aaron Eckhart handles the role of First Officer
Skiles with skill and humor. It's great to see veteran character
actor Jeff Kober play a good guy for once. It's interesting to note
that ferry captain Vincent Lombardi, whose ferry Thomas Jefferson
arrived at the downed plane 4 minutes after impact, is played by
himself. It's a shame that we don't see another ferry captain who
rescued dozens of passengers, Brittany Catanzaro, the 20-year
old skipper of the Governor Thomas A. Kean.
Eastwood does try to paint the NTSB examination board as
cold and adversarial, and that slant has raised some controversy
in aeronautical circles. The NTSB is renowned worldwide for its
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Regional Events
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public is welcome to attend this free presentation. New members are
always welcome. Seating is limited. www.fortfriends.org
Artful Living presents: Lend Me a Tenor - October 27, 28, and 29th
at 7:30pm and October 30th at 2pm, at Andrews Memorial Town Hall
Auditorium, 54 E. Main Street, Clinton - Set in September 1934 in
downtown Cleveland, Ohio, where The Cleveland Grand Opera Company is primed to welcome Tito Merelli, the greatest tenor of his
generation to appear for one night only as Otello. The star arrives
late, and through a hilarious series of mishaps, is mistaken for dead.
The show is for mature audiences and not recommended for children under 12 years of age, but is the perfect night out for lovers of
comedy, lovers of the opera, and lovers in general. Advanced tickets are only $20 and can be ordered online at artfullivingct.com.
New Quilting Club First Meeting - at the Henry Carter Hull Library,
10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton - Friday, October 28 at 9am - The
first meeting will be a casual meet-and-greet to talk about peoples’
equipment and experience. Register at 860-669-2342
Daytime Book Discussion: Let The Great World Spin by Colum
McCann (2009). Friday, October 28, 1-2:30 pm at Waterford Public
Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - A dazzlingly rich vision of the pain,
loveliness, mystery, and promise of New York City in the 1970s.
Facilitator is Marsha Bansavage. Multiple copies of the book are
available. For more information call 860-444-5805
FREE memory screening appointments at the Lymes’ Senior Center
- 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme CT on Friday, October 28th from
1:00pm on with Deborah Ringen MSN, RN-BC, Visiting Nurses of
the Lower Valley. It’s free and confidential. A memory screening is
like many other routine health check-ups. It is a simple, non-invasive test designed to gauge memory, thinking and language skills.
Screening consists of a brief series of questions and tasks and only
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excruciating thoroughness and impartiality when investigating air
disasters. But every hero needs a foil, and in Sully, it's provided, if a
bit unfairly, by the board.
Sully is quickly paced without a choppy newscast feel. The
screenplay is well adapted by Todd Komarnicki from Captain
Sullenberger's bestselling memoir, Highest Duty. The crash sequences are intense and might be frightening to more sensitive
viewers, but the film in full is worth watching.
Sometimes ordinary people become heroes simply because of
their ordinariness. To quote Sully, “...for 42 years, I've been making
small, regular deposits in this bank of experience, education and
training. And on January 15 the balance was sufficient so that I
could make a very large withdrawal.”

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Regional Events
The Learning Campus is a state-approved private school
specializing in behavioral and developmental services.
The Learning Campus provides intensive, student-centered
learning experiences for students ages 7 to 21.
The Light House has been supporting individuals
with intellectual/developmental disabilities and
their families in CT for over 20 years
Offering a continuum of services from education
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lasts about ten minutes and can be combined with the Use it or Lose
it Memory Games Program. Early memory screenings can be helpful! Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to sign up.
Italian Heritage Month Celebration 7pm, 10/28 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Paola Sica
will be taking about his book Futurist Women: Florence, Futurism
and the New Sciences. Paola Sica is Professor and Chair of Italian
Studies at Connecticut College. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Free Residential Electronics Collection Event, on Saturday, October 29th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. at the Waterford Congregational
UCC located at 70 Cross Road, in Waterford - FREE drive up/drive
through Residential Electronic Waste Recycling Collection open to
any Connecticut resident for recycling of residential electronics.
Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: Computers,
Laptops, Printers, Fax Machines, Monitors, TVs, Cell Phones, Tablets, Video Games, game consoles, VCR/DVD Machines, Remotes,
Keyboards, Small Appliances, Light Bulbs and Batteries. Unaccepted
materials include: smoke detectors, propane tanks, paint, household hazardous waste and appliances containing Freon, i.e. air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers. www.waterforducc.com
Makerspace: DIY with Baking Soda - 2-3pm, 10/29 at The Public
Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Learn how
to use baking soda from personal care to even the toughest cleaning jobs. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org
Halloween Party - Monday, October 31st at the Lymes’ Senior Center - 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme - Free lunch to the first 30
seniors that sign up AND arrive in costume. Spooky cake and raffle
prize drawings at 12:30pm. All those that arrive in costume will be
entered to win a free trip to the Mohegan Sun Casino or a Big Y Gift
Card. Call (860) 434-4322 and sign up for lunch before October 28th.
Medicare Advantage Plans - Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 5 pm.
at Waterford Senior Services. Representatives from insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage Plans in our area will be here
to explain their products. There will be time to ask questions as well.
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· Owner, Pete Silveira, is present and working on every job. You benefit
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on Saturday, November 19, from 8 am to
1 pm, at the Senior Center located at 220
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Niantic Connecticut builder John Doran of the Niantic Bay Group
LLC is building a new home for U.S. Army Veteran SPC Sean Pesce.
Mr. Doran said, "We are celebrating our 45th year of building
custom homes in Connecticut and it is a privilege and an honor to be
building a new home for this American hero who gave himself so
selflessly and sacrificed so much for his country. SPC Sean Pesce
was shot 13 times and left paralyzed from the waist down when
insurgents attacked his unit in Afghanistan."
Mr. Doran added that Niantic Bay Group is donating their services and many of their subcontractors and suppliers are providing
services free of charge or at reduced costs.
“The generosity and professionalism of Build Partners such as
John Doran of Niantic Bay Group is crucial to completing our mission. Homes for Our Troops is a national nonprofit organization
whose mission is to build mortgage-free, specially adapted homes
for severely injured Veterans Post-9/11, to enable them to rebuild
their lives." said Major General USA, Ret. Timothy P. McHale, HFOT’s
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Toddlers’, Tykes’, ‘Tweens’
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Sit, Stay, Read - Saturday, October 1, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Small craft, and a chance
to read with a very special guest, Phantom the therapy dog. No
registration required; readers are selected on a first-come, first-served
basis. For more information call 860-441-6750.
Roller Girls! - Monday Oct 3 at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes
Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme - Pick up a copy of Victoria
Jamieson's award winning graphic novel "Roller Girl" and meet a
real live Roller Girl from Shoreline Roller Derby. Skater(s) will be on
hand to talk about the sport of Roller Derby, answer your questions
and help you choose your very own Roller Derby skater name! This
is a free program for all ages. Books will be available for checkout on
a first-come, first-serve basis. (860) 434-1684
Junior Friends Library Helper Day - Monday, October 3, at 3:30
p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Junior Friends
will assist Library Staff in a variety of projects including preparing
craft and program materials, dusting and light cleaning, straightening shelves, special event preparation, and recycling. 860-441-6750.
East Lyme College Fair – Tuesday, October 4th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. 140
Colleges and Universities will be represented at East Lyme High
School. Free Admission – Open to the public. 860-739-6946 x5564.
Fantastic Friends Storytime: Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:00
am at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - 30-45 minutes
of books, fingerplays, flannel board, music, movement and craft for
independent listeners 3 to 5 years of age. 20 children per session.
For more information call 860-444-5805
Teen Scene Cinema:Arachnophobia - 3-5PM, 10/6 at the Old LymePhoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme Arachnophobia is the 1990 comedy horror classic starring Jeff
Daniels, directed by Frank Marshall. Snacks will be served and registration is not required. Movie is rated PG-13. (860) 434-1684
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Thursday, October 6, 6:30
p.m. at Groton Public Library - Guest speakers, resources, and answers to all your questions. Refreshments will be served. Storytimes,
crafts, movies, and literacy-based activities will be provided by Miss
Kim for all the children in attendance. contact Diane Schrage, LCSW,
at 860-441-6799 or call the library at 860-441-6750
Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 10-2:00 pm at Waterford Public
Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - games, games, games; play theirs or
bring your own. Play against your family or friends and enjoy the
competition! For more information call 860-444-5805
Teen Art Studio: Finger Print Comics - 3:30 p.m. 10/12 at the Groton
Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Create an original piece of art For
more information call 860-441-6750.
The Unread Undead Teen Book Club: Rot & Ruin- 3pm 10/13 at the
Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme Zombie-Lovers unite! Discuss Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry,
the 2013 Nutmeg Teen Award Winner. (860) 434-1684
Crafting for a Cause - Thursday, October 13, at 6 p.m. at the Groton
Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - There's just one catch--you can't
keep what you make! The crafts are given away to area senior citizens, veterans, homebound individuals, and nursing home residents. For more information call 860-441-6750.
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T, T, ‘T & T Calendar of Events
Teen Gaming Club: Pages to Joysticks - 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 10/13 at
the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Play a game based on
a book. For more information call 860-441-6750.
Crafty Kids: Saturday, October 15, 10-2:00 pm at Waterford Public
Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Make and take craft program for all
ages with an adult. All materials provided free. 860-444-5805
Teen Costume Swap - 3-4pm 10/17 at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin
Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme - Have an old Halloween
costume you can't use again? Want to try to trade it in for one that's
new to you? Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories
and swap with friends! Refreshments will be served. (860) 434-1684
Teen Media Club: Horror or Spooky Tales - 6 p.m. 10/18 at the
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Read, watch, listen or
play any media related to the theme. 860-441-6750.
Graphic Language! 4pm, 10/19 at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes
Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme - Graphic novels from all genres.
Age recommendations will be noted. (860) 434-1684
Teen Gaming Club: Gloom - 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 10/20 at the Groton
Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - The game of tragic fun For more
information call 860-441-6750.
Lotta LEGO®s: Saturday, October 22, 10-2:00 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Dive into plastic containers filled
with colorful building bricks and create a work of art. For all ages
with an adult. For more information call 860-444-5805
Spooky Stories - Saturday, October 22, at 10 a.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Start your Saturday morning off with
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stories, crafts and games! These all-ages storytimes will feature a
different theme each month. 860-441-6750.
Junior Friends Bumpers & Books - Saturday, October 22, from 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - The
Junior Friends and their families, as well as Library staff and town
employees, will be in the Library's back parking lot to give out treats
from the trunks of their vehicles which are decorated in author and
book-related themes. Children are encouraged to dress in book- or
author-related costumes to add to the festivities. 860-441-6750
Family Fun Night - Monday, October 24, at 6 p.m. at the Groton
Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - An evening full of fun and exploration in this STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and
Math) focused program. No registration is necessary. 860-441-6750.
Teenscape Monster Mash: 2 p.m. 10/26 at the Groton Public Library,
52 Newtown Road - Monster movies and crafts. 860-441-6750.
Slightly-Creepy Folk Tales - Smith-Harris House & Lawn, Wednesday, October 26th, 6-8 pm, Free - Come for the treats, stay for the
tales--as part of the Town of East Lyme's "Trick or Trunk" Halloween
program! The first floor of the Smith-Harris House will be lit by
candlelight, while several slightly-creepy--not scary!--local and regional folktales are shared. Perfect for families with young children!
The "Trick or Trunk" program, which occurs annually on the grounds
of the Smith-Harris House, is a safe Halloween Trick-or-Treat alternative event sponsored by the East Lyme Youth Services Department of Parks & Recreation. For more information contact director
Joanie DiMartino at 860-739-0761 or director@smithharris.org.
Teenscape Spooktacular Tales: 2 p.m. 10/27 at the Groton Public
Library, 52 Newtown Road - Come prepared with a story or try one of
theirs. For more information call 860-441-6750.
Creepy Crawlies! 3:30 PM 10/27 at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin
Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme - A special celebration for
the animals that are not so soft and cuddly! Take and in-depth look
at these special creatures with hands-on games and live animals with
the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. This is a family program
suitable for all ages. Registration (860) 434-1684
Teen Gaming Club: Spooktacular - 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 10/27 at the
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Play a horror or monster
game For more information call 860-441-6750.
Teenscape Life Size Clue: 1 p.m. 10/28 at the Groton Public Library,
52 Newtown Road - Enjoy the mystery and suspense of the classic
board game in real life. Play as Professor Plum or Miss Scarlet to
discover who was murdered and with what. 860-441-6750.
SAT Power Hour(s): Saturday, October 29, at 10 a.m. at the Groton
Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - The library will have exam prep
books available, as well as official practice tests from College Board.
Feel free to bring your own study materials or flashcards. This open
study hour(s) will be unstructured, allowing you to prioritize the
skills and subjects you need the most help with. 860-441-6750.
Trick or Treat at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme Monday Oct 31 - Stop into the “haunted
children’s room” and show us your costume before you head out to
Trick or Treat. Check out some spooky stories and collect candy
from stations set up around the library. (860) 434-1684
Halloween Toddler Time 10:30 -11AM, 10/31 at the Old Lyme-Phoebe
Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme - Wear your costume
to Story Time! Listen to not too spooky stories and make a creepy
craft. (860) 434-1684
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85.00
$
· Cessna Flight School
· Charter Flights
· Aircraft Rentals
· Biplane Rides
+tax
General Interest Program
Fall - 2016
New London Adult Education Center
Instrument Rating Ground School 11/28
iPad 101
10/24
Digital Photography 2
10/24
Cert. Nursing Asst. Training
1/3
Large Zentangle Renaissance
10/15
Painting Nature in Watercolor
10/1
Beg. Watercolor Painting
10/1
Tree Skirt or Table Topper
10/1
Zentangle Found & Tangled
10/29
Zentangle Gridalicious 2
11/5
Zentangle Holiday Ornament
11/19
Zentangle Holiday Wreath
11/12
Zentangle Large B&W
10/8
Zentangle Pumpkins
10/22
Zentangle w/ Gems
10/1
Credit Do’s and Don’ts
10/15
Home Buying Seminar
10/1
Money Smarts for Older Adults 10/22
Reverse Mortgage
10/29
Just Once Guitar for Busy People 10/1
Just Once Piano for Busy People 10/1
Comm. w/ Diplomacy & Tact
11/12
Extreme Couponing
10/8
Crazy Coupon Chick
11/5
Grant Writing Workshop
10/1
Intro. to Genealogy
10/1
Save Beyond the Grocery Store 10/15
Pet First Aid and Disaster Resp. 10/1
Starting a Pet-Sitting Business 10/15
After Death Communication
10/13
Introduction to Angels
10/20
Effective Communication
10/27
Workplace Bullying
10/6
Publish on Amazon - Daytime
10/18
Memoir Writing
10/11
$330
$54
$74
$1099
$35
$89
$89
$79
$35
$35
$35
$35
$35
$35
$35
$0
$0
$0
$0
$64
$64
$64
$39
$35
$54
$94
$39
$59
$49
$30
$30
$64
$64
$44
$44
New London Adult Education Center continued
MS Excel 101
10/18
$74
Russian for the Beginner
10/4
$84
Professional Bartending
w/ SMART Certification
10/5
$255
SMART Cert. for Alc. Servers
10/5
$60
Narcan
10/19
$20
New London High School
Indian Cuisine II
Soc. Sec. Planning for Boomers
10/24
10/3
$74
$29
11/3
10/20
10/13
10/20
10/13
$29
$0
cont.
$40
$40
$74
Montville High School
Narcan
10/26
Getting Paid to Talk: Voiceovers 10/26
College Planning 101
11/2
$20
$34
$29
Old Lyme Middle School
College Planning 102
Home Buying Seminar
Old Lyme Middle School
Meet Your Spirit Guide
Past Life Regression
Grant Writing
Waterford High School
Zentangle Holiday Cards
Zentangle Renaissance Blues
Cajun/Creole Cookin'
Kids Cooking Class
Just the Sides
10/25
10/18
10/4
10/18
11/1
$30
$30
$54
$54
$54
For a complete course catalog visit
www.newlondonadulted.org
Waterford High School continued.
CYA: Conserve Your Assets
10/18
Budgeting Basics
11/15
Credit Do's and Don'ts
10/4
Babysitting Lessons &
Safety Training (BLAST)
10/25
Bitter Sweet
11/1
CPR w/ Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) & Standard First Aid
10/11
Narcan
10/4
Ethical WIlls
10/25
Journal Writing for Wellness
11/15
$24
$0
$0
$59
$50
$94
$20
$34
$24
BP Learned Theater
More Joy of Movies
10/5
$74
Montville Florist
Fall Basket Arrangement
Autumn Greetings
Christmas Centerpiece
Christmas Wreath
Harvest Centerpiece
Pumpkin Centerpiece
10/6
10/13
12/15
12/1
11/17
10/27
$47
$47
$44
$44
$42
$44
Smith’s Acres
Boxwood Wreath
12/1, 12/2
Terrarium
10/23
Bow-Making
11/19 , 12/8
Boxwood Tree
11/16, 11/20
Seashell Wreath
11/13
Holiday Wreath
12/7
Pumpkin/Succulent Centerpiece 10/26
Seashore Wreath
12/14
$50
$44
$25
$49
$50
$45
$50
$60
G’s Fitness and Nutrition
Boot Camp Fitness call NLAE for dates
Strength Training call NLAE for dates
$135
$135
Groton, Mystic, New London, Lyme-Old Lyme, Montville, Uncasville and Waterford residents will receive a $5 discount on all classes
with the exception of EMT and CNA training classes. Some classes may require an additional materials or book fee.
Call 860-437-2385 ext. 106 or visit www.newlondonadulted.org to register for these programs.
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Culture on Wheels
Presentations
Friendship Tours Trip Presentation
October 15th, 10:00 am at
Three Shaw’s Cove, New London
CRUISES
Columbia & Snake Rivers American Steam Boat Co. Cruise July 16-24, 2017 cost from $5,148.00
Cruise South America - January 7-23, 2017 cost from $5,044.00
Escorted Cruise to the British Isles May 21-June 3, 2017 cost from $3,160.00
Magnificent Mediterranean October 15-28, 2017 cost from $3,072.00
Sail the Caribbean from New York February 7-17, 2017 cost from $1,259.00
DAY TRIPS
Holiday Sparkle in the Big Apple
Saturday December 3, 2016 $102.00
INTERNATIONAL TOURS
Ireland - October 2017 cost from $2,899.00
OVERNIGHT TOURS
Atlantic City - Resorts Casino Hotel
May 22-25, 2017 TBD in Spring 17 catalog
Jonah - Sight & Sound Theatre
June 26-28, 2017 TBD in Spring 17 catalog
Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous
April 25-27, 2017 pp/dbl occp $534.00
Ocean City Maryland
October 2-5, 2017, pp/dbl occp $618.00
Samson - Sight & Sound Theatre
October 18-20, 2016, pp/dbl occp $458.00
San Francisco
November 2017 pp/dbl occp $2,699.00
Check the Catalog at
for a complete list of 2016 /2017 trips!!
Prices subject to change due to rising fuel costs.
All trips depart from NL Adult Education
For more information call Peggy at 860-437-2385 ext. 106 or visit
NEW LONDON ADULT EDUCATION 860-437-2385
Former Summer Intern
Promoted to Finance Manager
at CorePlus Credit Union
Nicholas K. Fortson, President & CEO of CorePlus Federal Credit
Union announced that Echo Montey has been promoted to Finance
Manager. In her expanded role, Echo will be responsible for the
integrity and maintenance of the credit union’s accounting records,
timely reporting to regulatory authorities, and managing the credit
union’s investment portfolio.
Montey started at the credit union in 2006 as a participant in the
first Summer Internship Class program. She has held various positions in branch operations, Member Service & Support, and Accounting, all while furthering her education. She is a 2010 graduate
of Eastern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration. In 2016, Echo received her Masters of Business Administration from the University of New Haven
and also completed the CUNA Certified Credit Union Investment
Professional program. In addition, she received the 2011 CorePlus
PLUS Award, a recognition of “Positive Leadership, Unselfish
Service” from her peers.
“I’m looking forward to taking on new responsibilities within
our organization as I continue to serve my colleagues and our credit
union members in this expanded role,” Montey said recently.
Echo Montey is a long time resident of Norwich, and is involved with her community as a member of the Eastern Connecticut
Young Professionals, and is active within the Greater Norwich Area
Chamber of Commerce.
CorePlus Federal Credit Union, founded in 1936, currently has 8
full service branches locally in Norwich, Taftville, Groton, East Lyme,
Waterford, Plainfield, and within the Putnam and Brooklyn Walmart
Supercenters. CorePlus currently has more than 21,000 members and
$190 million in assets. Its services include a number of consumer
loan and savings products, including checking, car loans, personal
loans, credit card services, mortgages and home-equity loans.
CorePlus Federal Credit Union managed by an all-volunteer Board
of Directors along with President and CEO, Nicholas K. Fortson. For
more information call 860-886-0576 or visit their website at
www.coreplus.org.
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EAST LYME LIBRARY NOW
PROVIDING A POPULAR
VIDEO LEARNING SERVICE
Teenagers, hobbyists, lifelong learners, educators, and professionals in business, design, and computers now have a unique opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals. The East
Lyme Library has recently made available to patrons the online
learning site called LYNDA.COM.
East Lyme Public Library patrons can access this site either at
the Library or remotely. PC Magazine has pointed out that this
service is “exceptional at teaching technical skills, business principles, and software training”. Because the courses are organized
into short segments featuring searchable transcripts, a person can
easily find quick answers to questions and work at his/her own
pace. The instructors are all experts knowledgeable in his/her field.
If a patron is interested in software training, some of the most
popular programs are Excel, Flash, Illustrator, Lightroom, and
Photoshop. Persons interested in software development can learn
how to code, to debug, and to program many of the most used
program languages. People who want to expand their computer
skills can explore Office-upgrading, Setting up a new P.C., Gmail
Training, Chrome Browser, and Internet Explorer.
If patrons are interested in creative inspirations, they may want
to explore Creating Logos, Graphic Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Non-profit volunteers may like to help by starting a blog for
an organization. They will be interested in Word Press. To design a
website, they will find Bootstrap.
People looking to refine their business skills can access Time
Management, Personal Finance, Technical Recruiting, and Government Project Management. People interested in expanding their
photography skills have available, Real Estate Photography, Product Photography, Landscape Photography, and Organizing Digital
Photos and Videos.
Teen agers, in addition to being interested in many of the
courses previously mentioned, may be especially interested in How
to Draw Comic Books, 3D Animation, Producing Electronic Music,
and Auto Design. Teachers can also expand their professional skills
with Writing a Syllabus, Classroom Management, Teacher Professional Development, and Instructional Design. Since there are over
3,000 courses, this is just a small sampling of the knowledge available.
To access Lynda.com, East Lyme Public Library Patrons need
only their East Lyme Library card which has on it a number needed
to create an account. Once patrons have accessed the East Lyme
Public Library website, www.eastlymepubliclibrary.org, they then
go to “EBooks and Online Resources”. There, they will find and
click on Lynda.com. The procedure is easy to follow. Tara Borden,
the Assistant Director of the Library, said that if patrons experience
difficulties, they can just call the Library at (860)739-6926 to ask for
help.
If a person were to subscribe to this service personally, it would
cost many hundreds of dollars for a year. Lisa Timothy, the Library
Director, pointed out that, “Although it is unusual for a public library of our size to be able to subscribe to such a service, we are
able to do so because of generous donations to our annual fund
drive.”
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The Allyn Family and the Arts
As their October speaker, The Friends of Fort Trumbull are pleased
to present Dr. Tanya Pohrt, Special Project Curator of the Lyman
Allyn Museum. Continuing the theme of the 2016 Program Presentation of the Friends of Fort Trumbull- Historical Notables of New
London County- Dr. Pohrt will discuss the Allyn family and the Arts,
including the philanthropic donations of Harriet Allyn.
Dr. Pohrt, completed a Ph.D. in Art History in 2013, at the University of Delaware. Before becoming the Special Project Curator in
Oct. 2015 at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, she served as interim
Curator at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Dr. Pohrt has
published extensively on American Art.
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is presently working on a complete reinstallation of its primary exhibition of American Art. This
reinstallation was made possible by a $250,000 anonymous grant by
a private foundation. The new installation of American Art in the
Palmer Galleries is being planned and implemented by museum personnel along with Dr. Pohrt, the Special Project curator.
This new exhibition will supplant the existing “American Stories,” the mainstay of the Museum’s educational programming, whose
galleries annually serve more than 4,000 schoolchildren on docentled field trips, and provide an enjoyable and educational gallery
experience for thousands of adult visitors.
This is a chance to learn, first hand, about this jewel of a museum in New London that was originally funded by Harriet Allyn in
honor of her father Lyman Allyn.
The lecture will be on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 7 p.m. at
the Fort Trumbull Conference Center at 90 Walbach Street, New
London, CT. The public is welcome to attend this free presentation.
New members are always welcome. Plan to arrive early as seating is
limited. More information about the Fort and the Friends of Fort
Trumbull is available at www.fortfriends.org
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A new department this year will be "Home Décor," featuring a
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condominium balcony overlooking the Northeast Corridor AMTRAK
railroad — the busiest railroad corridor in the United States. It connects Washington, DC with Boston MA, with twenty-six intermediate stations. Here, Niantic Bay Overlook Park is seen at railroad Milepost 115.16 along Niantic Bay, Connecticut.ACELA locomotive #2011,
consisting of six cars and two locomotives on Track 1, is flying past
at about 85 MPH on August 25, 2016 at 5:46 pm. This perspective
looks east to show nearly all of the 1.1 mile long Niantic Boardwalk
that hugs the railroad alignment as it curves around Niantic Bay on
the south shore of Long Island Sound.
More than 210 park benches line the Boardwalk from its western
to its eastern end at the Niantic River railroad bridge (a.k.a. NAN at
Milepost 116.74). A few examples of the benches are seen in the
foreground of this photograph. They each carry commemorative
engraving that donors have given in remembrance of friends, family,
special events or sentiments that they wish to share with those who
visit the park. Aligned with their backs against the safety fence,
which separates the railroad right-of- way from the pedestrian walkway, approximately 100,000 visitors each year visit Niantic and walk
the Boardwalk by entering the facility during daylight hours through
Hole-in-the Wall parking lot or Cini Park, both connected to Main
Street (i.e. CT Route 156) that runs through down town Niantic.
More information on all aspects of the Niantic Bay Boardwalk
and the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation, Inc. is available on the
internet at: http://www.publictrustfoundation.org/. That source gives
a history of this public trust project, which includes the various
environmental state and federal permits granted (http://
publictrustfoundation.org/focus.htm), the storm damage that destroyed the western half of the Boardwalk (http://
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of the Boardwalk (http://www.publictrustfoundation.org/news.htm)
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HO R OS C O P E
ARIES (March 20 - April 19) Your constellation is highlighted this month, bringing
your affairs into high focus. Your partnership interests are implicated and the input
of others is unavoidable, remembering this might occur on a professional level, but
is more likely in your private life. What is interesting and a little unusual during
October, is the crossover between these two spheres of your experience. Your
decisions at work are more than usually tempered by personal considerations. And
privately, you need to focus on the intricacies of shared material interests and
complex property concerns. The full moon on October 16, suggests a turning point.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Venus is in your opposite sign until October 18. Not
everyone is comfortable with the passionate depths of this placing, but where
romance and your feelings on many levels are concerned, it is right up your street.
Often, people reserve such terminology for activity between the sheets, without
considering how a passionate approach can also be a bonus in your work, when
applied to causes you believe in, enjoying yourself or nurturing those you care about.
You don’t really do half-measures and find it hard to feel ambivalent or lukewarm.
If you like somebody you’ll show it, while your dislike is equally clear to see.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Three planets in Libra are encouraging news. On a
personal level, your affinity with those born under the Scales is arguably overrated,
but in terms of a harmonious interaction and the flow of complementary energy,
you’ll soon appreciate the difference with a lighter and cheerier mood, compared to
some of the more arduous developments that have characterised the period leading
up until this point. For a number, romance is more of a feature than it has been for
longer than you’d like. You are reminded that love doesn't have to mean restriction
and responsibility; it’s just great with the right person.
CANCER (June 20 - July 22) Any description of you could not omit mention of
your home and family. These are so central to your well-being, while both the
circumstances in which you grew up and your domestic environment in adulthood,
are vital to your happiness and equilibrium. Pictures of the crustacean that your
constellation traditionally depicts; focus on the edible crab you’ll have spotted at the
fish counter. But the hermit crab suits your nature better, living inside an empty
seashell into which it can withdraw. This type of crab has smaller claws than many
of its relatives. It is flexible and prefers a vanishing act over direct confrontation.
LEO (July 23- August 22) Your agenda is bustling with work commitments and
community obligations, the demands of your siblings and especially any offspring,
wherever these criteria specifically apply. It is vital that within this constant hurlyburly, you take time out to review your own needs and to ensure, these continue to
be met wherever possible. Physically, this isn’t too difficult: take a power nap, grab
a sandwich, gulp down a coffee, it all adds up. Emotionally and psychologically it is
tougher to assess whether your requirements are matched, until an imbalance or a
crisis sends matters dramatically one side or the other.
VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) You might imagine the retrograde cycle of Mercury
that concluded in your sign on September 22 is now a thing of the past. However,
towards the end of this month Mercury swings around behind the Sun and these
bodies conjoin again, this time in the region of the heavens ruled by Scorpio. The
changes you envisaged and then attempted to implement a month or so ago are now
to the forefront, so in some respects congratulations are in order, while in others
there’s a little way to go. A steep learning curve is no reason to avoid this
undertaking, especially when your discoveries prove fascinating and informative.
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-The Astrology Wizard
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Ideally, life ought to maintain an element of flexibility.
Our ancestors lived in harmony with nature and the universe, not because of their
philosophical beliefs but because they were at one with their environment. They
might travel on a whim: in search of water, food, better prospects or more
freedom and in time developed a concern for their soul. This could involve a lengthy
pilgrimage in search of enlightenment that’s difficult to match now in a smaller
world. Still, whenever you can go somewhere new, see a different perspective and
understand another side, you are reinforcing the concept of Jupiter in your sign.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) The combination of Mars and Saturn in your
financial sector continues to keep money at the forefront of your mind. Perhaps
this sense of urgency has diminished slightly but the need to provide a reasonable
standard of living for yourself remains an obvious concern. Fortunately, the presence of Venus in your sign until October 18 is a great help, encouraging you to dust
off your address book, work in partnership and if possible, make the world a more
beautiful place. The effort you expend in early October bears fruit during its second
half, when progress is rewarded and short cuts are addressed.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Saturn’s transit through your sign hasn’t been
much fun. Since the end of 2014 and with little respite, you have often felt
defeated and worn out. Father Time has caught up with you and where you used to
survive on a wing and a prayer, any unorthodox actions or slightly questionable
behaviour, is either already in the public eye or is close to becoming exposed. Saturn
is the most distant planet seen with your naked eye, travelling outwards from the
Sun. It is also very beautiful and conjoined with Venus towards the end of this
month, suggests a secure foundation remains an essential prerequisite.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Mars and Pluto meet in the sky on October 19.
This will not be a remarkable sight since Pluto is a distant body and far too faint, to
be seen from your backyard. However, in symbolic terms, it marks a moment you
have worked towards, often in secrecy and from behind the scenes. These bodies
meet and if your motives were pure, obstacles and obstructions crumble, while the
world acknowledges the efforts you have made, to ensure a beneficial outcome for
everybody. It is only when you have been unjust, vengeful and unfair, that another
set of results are written in the stars.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Jupiter is in an area of your horoscope that deals
with foreign lands, people from other countries and walks of life, broadened horizons, travel, education and thinking outside the box. It will be there for the next
year, emphasising the natural link that exists between the largest planet in our
solar system and this region of the heavens. Associated symbolism is redoubled
and becomes all the more likely to prove advantageous as a consequence. Whenever you can encourage new experiences, different people, a more optimistic
outlook and a hopeful attitude, you’ll find this trend working to your benefit.
PISCES (Feb. 19- March 19) October is an unusual month since it contains two
new moons, one in the sign of Libra on October 1 and a second twenty-nine days
later in the constellation of the Scorpion. These both emphasise your interaction
with other people, while this trend encompasses what you share on an emotional
level, through to all that exists between you on a material basis. It isn’t like this is
some rare or unusual development, with such issues prominent and creeping up
your agenda for a while. Outcomes are for the most part uncomplicated, but range
from throwing your lot in with another, to deciding what is yours stays that way.
Paul Wade, a UK-based astrologer, is published in seven languages.
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Repertoire worthy of this milestone has been chosen, from
Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade to Beethoven’s universally adored
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the sounds of whales alongside the orchestra, an evening of
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The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will open its 70th
season on Saturday, October 22, at 8 PM with “One Thousand and
One Nights”, at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This opening
concert features Steinway Artist Boris Berman performing Bartók’s
adventurous Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert concludes with
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The ECSO offers a range of affordable seating options from $62
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New this season is a flexible subscription called the Pick 4, which
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The gyms are staffed 4 to 8 hours a day, but members can access the club whenever they like – even during unstaffed hours –
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The layout of every Anytime Fitness club is designed for quick
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control of this function in a public place.
About one in five women will have at least one UTI in her lifetime.
It is women by about 100 to 1, at least until older age when the prostate
starts to cause men similar problems.
The greater susceptibility of women is due mostly to their
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in the rectum, which the female anatomy places much closer to the
urethra (the urinary opening) than in men.
UTI's generally have characteristic sets of symptoms which may
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On rare occasions, an infection that is left untreated for an
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Women who develop intercourse related UTI's should make it
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intercourse, that can usually be remedied with a single postcoital dose
of an antibiotic.
Most of the time this is not a hard diagnosis to make, usually by
examining a single urine specimen. Most infections respond promptly
to a course of antibiotics, along with increased fluids to help flush the
system.
We still don't know why some women seem to have UTI's
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to completely get rid of the previous one. One recommendation is that
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The renewed desire to scratch can result in a wicked “itch-scratch
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