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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,
drove our school bus and always tended a very productive and
beautiful garden down on Hope Street. We took good care of “Old
Joe” even if it was at the expense of many of the students who rode
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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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It is interesting to note that despite its small size, Bride Brook
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ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION - 6:30 pm October 20 at
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Ingenious Ways to Train Your Brain - at the Lymes’ Senior Center 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme on Friday, October 21st at 1:00pm.
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“Impressions of Oswegatchie Hills” Art showing by artist Kelly
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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
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for any events but donations are always welcome.
New Horizons Bands of SECT & CT Shore - Saturday, October 22 –
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Spirit Voices: Victorian Mourning & Spiritualism - Smith-Harris
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Early Evening/Sunset Fall Foliage Cruise Southbound - Saturday,
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Rennie Harris Puremovement 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Palmer
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Fall Dinner at On The Rocks - The Old Lyme Historical Society will
be sponsoring their annual Fall Dinner at On The Rocks at Fox
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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
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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
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book Not Privileged to Know. His in-depth perceptions of what the
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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
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Genealogy Club 4:30 10/25 at The Public Library of New London, 63
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design five arrangements highlighting techniques and ideas as she
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Town Woods Road Old Lyme - The trials and executions of witches
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cRIPt Paranormal Encounters of CT. Wednesday, October 26, 6:308:30 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - cRIPt, a
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Mystery Book Discussion: My Sister’s Grave by Robert Dugoni.
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Plum Island’s Place in the Geological History of Southern New
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AT THE MOVIES
Sully
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Cinematic works generally fall into one of
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cultural or political implications depending on how it is presented to
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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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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
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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
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training. And on January 15 the balance was sufficient so that I
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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.
860-444-5839
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, LLC
· We are fully licensed by the State of Connecticut.
· We are fully insured with liability, worker’s compensation, and auto.
· We have been in business since 1987, w/ over 35 years experience.
· We are qualified as Master Shingle Applicators through Certainteed.
· Owner, Pete Silveira, is present and working on every job. You benefit
from his knowledge and expertise.
· Honest and reliable. We’ll never try to sell you a roof you don’t need.
· We can provide local references from customers old and new.
· We have many repeat customers.
· We can provide addresses of jobs we have installed with specific
shingle colors to aid in your color selection.
· We are a local family owned and operated company, dedicated to
giving you the service that you deserve.
· We warranty all new work and it is backed by the manufacturer.
860 876-0503
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Holiday Crafters
Wanted
The Estuary Senior Center is looking for
crafters for its annual Holiday Craft Fair
on Saturday, November 19, from 8 am to
1 pm, at the Senior Center located at 220
Main St, Old Saybrook. Space is available
for a $20 donation to local crafters with
hand-crafted items. Space is limited and
filling quickly. Call Mike or Judy at
860.388.1611 x203 to reserve your space.
Residential · CT HIC# 565769 · Commercial
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Cedar Ridge
Golf Course
EAST LYME
Cedar Ridge is a challenging 18 hole executive course that
can be played in 2 1/2 to 3 hours. A great layout for
beginners and experienced golfers alike, featuring several
holes well over 200 yards in length.
LOCAL BUILDER TEAMS
WITH HOMES FOR OUR
TROOPS TO BUILD A NEW
HOME FOR WAR VETERAN
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
President/CEO.
Sr/Junior Discounts
Golf Cart Rentals
Fully stocked Pro Shop
Par 54 • 3025 yards
(860) 691-4568
Please call for tee times!
Exit 74 off I-95
1 mile North on Rte. 161 to Drabik Rd., on left
Niantic Bay
Group, LLC
Award Winning Builders
National Association of Home Builders
Connecticut Home Builders Association
Celebrating Our 45th Year
Designing and Building
New Homes
Tear Downs & Reconstruction
Kitchens · Baths · Renovations
860 941-0588
Connecticut’s Designated
“Building Partner”
Homes For Our Troops
Visit us at: www.bungalowhouse.net
www.nianticbaygroup.com
NHC. 0013730
HIC. 0642995
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October
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Call today for a Serving the community for over 15 years!
flu shot!
Call today for a
flu shot!
HARVEST CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
“A place of comfort and healing”
· Contemporary Worship · Relevant Bible-Based Teaching ·
· Children’s Ministry · Men’s & Women’s Groups ·
AWANA Children’s Programs
Join Us Every Thursday at 7pm
TARGET 10:10 for Freedom
Every Friday at 7pm
FREE Men’s Breakfast 1st Sat. 8:30AM - Sunday Service 10:30AM
Celebrating more than 20 Years in Niantic/East Lyme
5 Freedom Way, Niantic - Exit 72 off I-95 - behind the Bridal Mall
visit us at www.harvestcf.net or call:
442-7423
or
739-5723
School Bus
Drivers Wanted
Training available. Fully licensed
drivers come in at a higher rate.
Medical, Dental, 401k and Direct Deposit.
Positions in Salem, Colchester ,
Clinton and North Stonington
Please call Marie at
M&J Bus Inc., 860-388-6782
Toddlers’, Tykes’, ‘Tweens’
& Teens’ Events Calendar
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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Pre-K to Adults
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East Lyme Aquatic
& Fitness Center
Fun and Exercise for the Whole Family
Memberships Open to All
Largest High School Pool in Eastern CT
8 lanes, 25 Yards • Complete Fitness Center
Programs For All Ages:
Extensive Lap Swimming & Family Swim Time
• Swim Lessons: Ages 3 months to Masters
• Youth Competitive Swim Training
• Personal Fitness Training
• Senior Water Aerobics
• Private Swim Lessons
• US Masters Swim Team
• Springboard Diving
• Lifeguard Training
Next Swim Session • Birthday Parties
• Aqua-Fitness
Lessons Begin
Oct. 31st!
And More!
East Lyme Aquatic & Fitness Center
30 Chesterfield Road • East Lyme, CT 06333
Call 860-691-4681
or visit
www.nutmegaquatics.com
Great news for kids and their parents!!!
"Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed"
-- A message that focuses on
applying God's Word to daily life
-- Fun and competitive games!
Nationally Recognized Children’s Bible Program
Program is divided into 4 clubs: Preschoolers;
Come Join Us Every Thursday!!!
Harvest Christian Fellowship,
5 Freedom Way, Niantic
Registering children throughout
the month of October
Awana® and the Awana logo are registered trademarks and service marks
T, T, ’T & T Calendar of Events
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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