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elcome to the Rolls Royce of Community Good News! How about a golfer, Matt Trumbley, winning the $10,000 Hole-inOne contest sponsored by the Valenti Family of Dealerships at the Connecticut State Police Emerald Society Golf Classic? Check presentation on page 15. Let’s give a big welcome on page 8 to J. Mark Rooney, newly appointed Westerly Town Manager who’s making Westerly’s beautification projects top-priority! “Building a better tomorrow today” is the mid-westAlexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident ern slogan which Manager Rooney plans to implement. and Patrick Green, President and CEO, Our friends at Work Vessels For Vets (WVFV) are Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Westerly celebrating 10 years in a GRAND way just ask Chuck Hospital and Executive Vice President of Yale Bowe, owner of Grand Spirits Liquor Stores. Chuck NewHaven Health. presented a check to WVFV Chairman John Niekrash on page 10. And, on 10, thanks to Meet the Need Ministries, a new volunteer group started up by some good-hearted folks at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Groton, a local veteran with disabilities will be moving into a renovated home after leaving a rehab facility. More help for veterans arised when Mohegan Chairman Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown (Col ret.) and Chris Proctor, CT Parachuters Tandem Master, left terra-firma and took to the sky for the annual Freedom Jump Fundraiser to benefit veterans on page 7. Thanks for reading the Resident! Please remember to patronize our advertisers for they’re making the good news happen! Alexis Ann editor & publisher, The Resident
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Wireless Zone Donates $17,000 to Local Charities photo by Alexis Ann Westerly: Patrick Lynch, Managing Partner, Verizon Dunn’s Corners, Neil Ryan owner, Wireless Zone, Tony Vellucci, Executive Director, Olean Center, Bambi Poppick, Director of Development and Lee Eastbourne, Executive Director Jonnycake Center and Dave Moone, owner, Wireless Zone.
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ocally owned and family operated, the Seven Wireless Zone - Verizon Premium Wireless Retailers, nominated multiple non-profit organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut to receive grants from the Wireless Zone Foundation in 2018. Owners Don Somers, David Moone, Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan elect several local charities in their territories who go above and beyond to impact the people in need in the community. In addition to their personal store contributions to local charities, five Rhode Island non-profit organizations were selected as Wireless Zone Foundation grant recipients in 2018 and 12 in Connecticut. The following non-profit organizations were bestowed Wireless Zone Foundation grants: Channel 3 Kids Camp, Center for Ho s p i c e Ca r e , Co n n e c t i c ut Children’s Medical Center, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Jewish Federation of Eastern CT, Lawrence & Memorial Hopital, Waterford Country School, Windham Hospital Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State, Frank Olean Center, Jonnycake Center
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Groton: (l-r) Allison Keck, Center for Hospice Care, Scott Gladstone, owner, Wireless Zone, Chris Lacey, Waterford Country School, Julianna Velazquez, Waterford Country School, William Stanley, L&M, Neil Ryan, owner, Wireless Zone, Denise Hornbecker and Susan Baroni-Schaeffer, Channel 3 Kids Camp.
of Westerly, Operation Stand Down and Substance use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI. Each recipient organization will receive $1,000 with the opportunity to apply for an additional larger grant for 2018. The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving® Inc., established in 2003, supports research and community outreach for both local and national nonprofit organizations. The Foundation provides a basic structure for the collaborative giving program and enhances the individual stores’ ability to be able to commit to helping their communities. The locations that nominated the charities above were Wakefield, North Kingstown, Warwick, Cranston, Providence, Cumberland and Westerly, Groton, New London, North Windham, Glastonbury, Putnam and Killingly. “The Jonnycake Center is incredibly grateful to Wireless Zone for this wonderful grant. These funds will provide help to those in our local community who are in need, through the Jonnycake Center of Westerly’s Financial Assistance program,” says Lee Easbourne, executive Director,
Jonnycake Center of Westerly. Olean Center’s Executive Director, Tony Vellucci remarked, “The Olean Center was delighted to receive a generous $1,000 grant from Westerly-Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving yesterday which will assist in providing critical services for intellectually and developmentally disabled children and adults. For 52 years we have worked to provide support which will enable the individuals with whom we work to achieve greater independence, community inclusion, health, and well-being. The grant will be used to provide exemplary therapeutic services to the children we serve so that they may have brighter and more fulfilling futures. We are so grateful for Westerly-Wireless Zone’s commitment to improving the quality of life for local residents with special needs.’” Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan celebrated twenty-five years of success as prominent small business owners in 2018. Previously, they were inducted into the Wireless Zone Hall of Fame for two decades of outstanding customer service, their unsurpassed growth in the industry and their unwavering commitment to
the community. They have also received the Alumni Achievement Award from their Alma Mater, Keene State College. The award is bestowed to an individual(s) whose professional achievement in his/ her chosen field brings honor to the recipient(s), as well as to college. They were also the 2016 Citizen’s of the year. Dave Moone and Don Sommers have been owners in the Wireless Zone system for over 20 years each. They have won numerous sales awards and are very active in their communities with local charities. Last August they handed out over 2.000 back packs for their annual back pack give away giving back packs filled with School supplies to any child that asked for one. Wireless Zone is the nation’s leading independent Verizon Wireless franchise, offering the latest and greatest in products, services and accessories, as well as repair services. Wireless Zone is open seven days a week, from 9 am to 8 pm. Monday through Saturday and 1 am to 5 pm on Sundays. Wireless Zone encourages all nonprofit organizations to reach out if we can be of any assistance in the future.
St. Bernard High School Class of 1983 Reunion
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ellow alumni of Saint Bernard High School Class of 1983, 35th “Reunion To Remember” will be celebrated on Friday, November 23, 6 pm at New London’s Ocean Beach Park Port ‘n Starboard Banquet Hall. Mark your calendar! A full range of feelings comes to one’s mind when the subject of high school comes up in conversation. Reunions spark all kinds of memories including old friends; favorite teachers; sports teammates; long ago after school jobs; extracurricular club activities; first dates; Homecoming Dance and, of course, photos from “The Prom!” Some may experience anxiety attending a reunion because ones’s own high school experiences were not that memorable. Reunions, however, present a healthy chance to “catch up” with your own personal history; perhaps rekindle old flames; make new friends; or, relate past and current work experiences.
Go, and be surprised! That once upon a time gorgeous football cheerleader is now an extremely obese woman, That All-American looking baseball pitcher from high school days now boasts a beer belly... is currently unemployed... and he’s still talking about his high school batting average reunion night. Relax, and enjoy! Simply reserve a seat for a fun-filled gathering of good conversation,food and early 80’s music. Send check or money order for forty dollars ($40 pp,) to: SBHS 1983 “Renuion To Remember”, P.O. Box 43, Quaker Hill, CT. 06375. Please note on check memo dinner choice: Tenderloin Beef; Teriyaki Chicken; Grilled Shrimp. And be sure to bring your appetite and a light heart!
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ore than 100 years ago, 1876 to be exact, Mrs. Fannie Palmer and Mrs. Emily Davies walked across the Norwichtown Green one afternoon and discussed the development of an association that would relieve all forms of suffering. Their idea was the foundation for what is today, United Community & Family Services. Twelve years ago, UCFS created an award to recognize individuals in the community who have fostered an environment of community spirit and understanding that reflects the mission and organization’s values, much in the same way that Palmer and Davies first envisioned their idea more than a century ago. UCFS Healthcare proudly honor Michael Aliano, President/CEO with the 13th Annual Palmer Davies Leadership award for his continued commitment to the community. Michael was born and raised in Norwich. He attended the University of Connecticut and then received his MBA in Emergency Medical Services Management from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota. Growing up, his father instilled in him the importance of being involved in the community. He is an active member of several committees including NCDC Downtown Revitalization Committee, Norwich Free Academy Board of Corporators, Eliza Huntington Home Board of Corporators and Norwich Events Committee. Michael started working as a dock hand at the Marina at American Wharf when he was 13 years old. Through the years, he worked his way through the ranks of American Ambulance Service, Inc., including maintenance, chair car division, emergency medical service as well as a variety of positions such as Supervisor, IT, VP and in 2010 became President/CEO of the American Group. He is passionate about the staff who work at American Ambulance and takes great pride in the growth of of the family business. In the words of Stephen Hurt, Michael believes that “If you are not living life on the edge, you are wasting space.” UCFS will recognize Mr. Aliano at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 25th at Lake of Isles. For tickets, please contact Jennifer Ermler at 860.822.4147 or jermler@ucfs.org.
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Jack Beltz, Mystic I would like to become a better writer. That and computer science and coding. Skill sets for the future!
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Catherine Wade Pawcatuck I would love to master Spanish. I’ll be able to communicate with more people in the world.
Ken Whitney, Friday Harbor, WA I want to be a better pickleball player! Lily Lachapelle, Voluntown I would like to know how to sew to make the clothes that I’ve designed!
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n Thursday, October 25, as the final speaker in the 2018 Program Series Musings on Museums - the Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park announce that Captain (Ret.) Wes Pulver will be the presenter. In 2015, Captain Pulver was appointed as the Executive Director of The National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. (NCGMA). C a pt a i n P u lve r, a 19 87 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, holds a Master of Engineering degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. From 20102015, he was the Coast Guard Chief of Congressional Affairs. From 2012-2015, he was also the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Barque EAGLE. Captain Pulver, who has had 28 years of distinguished service to the USCG, is honored to now lend his talents to making the National Coast Guard Museum a reality. He has said, “I am proud to be involved with a project of such importance. Bringing the story of our Coast Guard and its 225 years of service to a National audience strengthens the bond of our citizens, and strengthens the Coast Guard for generations to come.” The National Coast Guard Museum will honor the heroism
On October 25, at 7 pm, as the final speaker in the 2018 Program Series - Musings on Museums - the Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park announce that Captain (Ret.) Wes Pulver will be the presenter. of the men and women who answered the call to always be ready, as in the Coast Guard motto: Semper Paratus. Permanent and revolving multimedia exhibits will tell compelling stories of the past, the present and the future as they evoke the Coast Guard’s critical role and mission in maritime security, safety, protection of natural resources, and national defense. The museum will use interactive and modern technology to engage the public, veterans and present Coast Guard men and women as they serve our nation now and into the future.
The National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the United States Coast Guard history and tradition. For more information or to make a donation, contact the National Coast Guard Museum Association at 860.443.4200 or visit www.coastguardmuseum. org, and follow @USCGMuseum on Facebook and Twitter. The presentation is at 7 pm in the Conference Center at Fort Trumbull State Park, 90 Walbach St., New London.
Coast Guard Academy Establishes New Grant Office photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Laughlin
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he Coast Guard Academy hosted a signing ceremony to commemorate the establishment of an office dedicated to applying for grants and supporting academic research, Monday, September 10. The Coast Guard Academy will be the first service academy to establish such an office. T h e a g r e e m e nt e s t a b lishes terms and conditions between the Academy and Sponsored Projects Research Incorporated which will operate separately from Academy and with its own board of directors.
Coast Guard Academy Superintendent Rear Adm. James E. Rendon and Peter Melera, president of the Sponsored Projects Research Incorporated Board of Directors, sign the agreement establishing the grants office at the Academy during a ceremony held at the Academy, Sep. 10, 2018.
The project was made possible with financial assistance from the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. Research projects at the Academy have been funded with non-appropriated federal funds which has limited the number of projects cadets could be involved in because of the administrative burden involved in applying for and handling funds. The new office is expected to greatly expand and enhance the support of academic research at the Academy.
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L (l-r) Lori Dufficy, Executive Vice President, Director of Sales and Service for Chelsea Groton Bank, Casey Saunders, Lorri Saunders, Max Satti at Bring Your Mojo golf tournament in memory of Gary Saunders. The 2018 tournament in memory of Gary ‘Mr. Six’ Saunders was held on Thursday, September 13 at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Road, Waterford.
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Lori Ciccone Joins Gales Ferry Medical Group
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ori Ciccone, who receintly joined the Gales Ferry Medical Group, LLC, received her masters of health sciences degree in Physician Assistant from Quinnipiac University in 2007. She has worked in local hospital for six years before joining Gales Ferry Medical Group. Lori has a special interest in working with Lori Ciccone diabetes management and has earned Physician Assistant an advanced credential as a Certified Diabetes Educator. Gales Ferry Medical Group is a highly respected fixture of the medical community in southeastern Connecticut. Our independent medical practice has been providing personalized care for the residents of Gales Ferry, Norwich, Groton, New London, Ledyard, and Mystic since 1970. The primary care providers at Gales Ferry Medical Group are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the best possible medical care. We offer a friendly, relaxed office environment with down-toearth providers who are responsive to your concerns. Our number one goal is to help you achieve and maintain good health by providing comprehensive internal medicine and preventative care services. From acute conditions like the flu and allergies, to chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, our doctors and staff provide personalized attention and treat each patient according to their individual needs. We also offer onsite testing, health screenings, and same-day appointments for established patients with urgent care needs. If you’ve been looking for a primary care doctor who truly cares about your health and well-being, you’ve come to the right place.
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www.Galesferrymedicalgroup.com 1527 Route 12, Gales Ferry 2 miles from I-95 “Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members” is hosted annually by the Navy Gold Star Program at installations across the United States. The event honors the fallen from all branches of service, regardless of cause of death.
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he Navy in the Southeastern Connecticut area once again honor Gold Star Mothers, Families, and their Fallen Service Member loved ones during a special remembrance and bell tolling ceremony Thursday, Sep. 27, at 1 pm. The “Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members” event took place on the pier at the Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum. The “star” tradition began in WWI when white service flags were displayed from homes, business, schools, and churches. The flags indicated by the use of a blue star, each active service member in the U.S. Military. A gold star stitched over a blue star showed the nation those who had given their lives for their country, and it highlighted the devotion and pride of those left behind. Gold Star Families had an opportunity to have their loved ones’ name read aloud and a bell tolled in honor of their loss and remembrance. National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is observed annually on the last Sunday in September. (l-r) Gold star mother Gail Jagrosse, her son Petty Officer First Class Christopher Colafate is being honored, and his aunt Coleen King.
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Norwich Spa at Foxwoods: A Rejuvating Experience story & photos by Alexis Ann
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y friend’s Grandmom Millie dispensed some great advice to those lucky to have spent time with her. “The older you get, the quicker it goes” was one that we now-grown-up kids say, “Boy, if that isn’t true?!” She also said, “Tomorrow is promised to no one,” and her follow-up was (long before Nike) “If you want to do or buy something, and you will not hurt anyone or mortgage your future, what are you waiting for? Put it off and put it off and then, for whatever reason, it’s too late. So with that, my friends, guys included, let me offer this to you: Treat yourself to an hour, or three, or a day at the Norwich Inn at Foxwoods. And let me assure you right up front: There is not a reason in the world for you to feel nervous or intimidated about going to a “big, fancy spa” at a casino. Is it like your neighborhood salon, or day spa or The Y? Well, yes and no. While your eyes will widen at the sights in this multi-million dollar facility, and yes, some of the amenities are an upgrade to other smaller places, the reality is that no matter the service(s) you will enjoy, all of the folks are very pleasant, knowledable and helpful and within minutes, you will feel right at home. Check
(l-r) Concuelo Romano, giving hydrafacial treatment, Erin O’Connor, Spa Supervisor, giving a massage and Oliver Cary, hair stylist, doing what he does best. that. Better. Most of the place is quiet, save the pool maybe, and the soothing music will help to relax you. And to put your mind at ease, most of the questions you might have are answered on the Spa’s website and should something be missing, one of the staff will easily and discreetly allay your concern. Where do I go, what do I do, how should I tip? Easily answered. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the place. The Salon, Pool, Locker rooms, Treatment rooms, and Fitness Center are all connected on the Ninth Floor of The Grand Pequot Hotel. Leaving the elevators, your olfactory sense will begin to lead you to The Salon. “I’ve
arrived,” you might think, and boy have you ever. Greeted at the Reception desk, your appointment(s) will be confirmed and if early, you might browse the many retail selections or just relax in the waiting room. There are too many individual services to describe but suffice to say that there are guests receiving manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup applications and of course, hair cutting, coloring, perming, and styling. On my visit, I had a wonderful hair trimming and blow dry (coloring? Moi?!!) But the real treat was the Hydra Facial. Does it feel great AND make you feel and look younger? Red carpet and paparazzi await your exit. But seriously, there were a bunch of girls there for
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Bachelorette weekend getting Manis and Pedis and a couple of them asked about my treatment and I told them that they had to include this on their list. Next up was lunch. Yep, Room Service by the pool or, weather permitting, outside! How cool is that? And, though I eshewed it because I had done my crossfit training at dawn (in my dreams,) the Fitness Center has every state-of-the-art machine or device you could ask for. And if you can spare another hour or so, you must get a massage. Pick one, any one, but get one. You might fall asleep but hey, that is not a bad thing. And prior to that, after you have changed and put on slippers and comfy robe provided, I recommend spending some time in the Steamroom and Whirlpool. Both will relax and get you warmed up and loose before your Massage Therapist gets hold of you. He or she will definitely notice your efforts to pretreat yourself. And ahh, there is nothing like the smell of eucalyptus, good for whatever ails you. And the best part? Any or all of this — use of the Pool, Fitness Center and Locker Room facilities are included for you with any Salon or Spa service. Seriously. That is just unbelievable but true. How can you not try to make time to get there? As Millie would say, “What are you waiting for?”
For All Bird Watchers Out There by Marji Butler
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eed your hobby and your backyard birds at the same time. A new store is opening on Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook in November. Wild Birds Unlimited will help you create a winter refuge for the local birds and provide a source of entertainment for bird watchers. They are opening with several new designs of feeders, easier to clean, to fit all the different birds in your bird sanctuary. There are three basic needs, food, water and shelter. Jessica Penfield, new owner demonstrated the variety of feeders sold at her store and the proper way to clean them which is usually every two months. To clean a tube feeder one may use one part bleach and the rest water. The proper feeder for a finch has smaller slits and the best food is Niger seeds. She showed the group new feeders that open at the bottom for easier cleaning. Bark Butter, sold only at their store and created by Jim Carpenter, can be simply applied directly to the tree truck. (Beware it may invite squirrels). She showed the eager group a vacation seed
their personal stories of funny antics and new variety of birds coming in to their yard from Old Saybrook’s marshes. Some shared creative ways to keep raccoons and other varmints out of their yards. The store will also carry new roosting homes for winter. If you want to use one from a previous year, clean out the existing nest. She and her partner, husband Ken Penfield, also sell water bowls with electric plugs to keep water at 40 degrees. She gave tried and true methods to keep your bird food fresh and described the 12 elements of a thoughtful bird feeding station. They also sell a variety of birdbaths and Jessica Penfield, new owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, will help you create a winter refuge for the local birds and provide a source of entertainment for bird watchers. cylinder that will feed your birds for nearly two months if you choose to be a snowbird. The old trusty suet feeder has a new design to stand up better and put the needed fat into the birds’ diet. Members of the audience were more than eager to share
accessories and a large variety of baffles to keep out unwanted critters. They’ve helped create Pathways to Nature for Kids (www.pathwaysforkids.com) in partnership with the National Audubon Society which provides scholarships to summer camps at Audubon Centers across the U.S. They plan to go out into the public as soon as the store opens this fall and hold workshops in their new shop. For more information or to book an event go to wbuoldsaybrook@gmail.com or visit their web site at www.wbu.com/oldsaybrook.
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Carmine Crispino, MD Internal Medicine Specialist Lawrence + Memorial Hospital The first recommendation is exercise. We all should be doing some type of exercise most days of the week for as long as we live. Moderate exercise has been proven to decrease risk for cardiovascular disease, improve strength, mobility, and balance, and improve mood. Resistance exercise will improve bone density, and potentially decrease the risks of fracture from a fall. I would recommend some combination of resistance training and aerobic exercise. The key here is moderate exercise because as we age our ability to recover from exercise diminishes. The mind as well as the body must also be stimulated as we age. One must remain social throughout their life. Human interaction is a vital component for one’s emotional well-being. Maintaining relationships with
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friends and family is important. In addition, one must remain intellectually curious and challenge themselves by reading, or working on puzzles that will challenge the mind. Sitting in front of the TV does not count! Nutrition is a key component of healthy aging. As we age we require less calories on a daily basis. I would recommend decreasing the amount of sugar in the diet. Excess sugar can lead to weight gain, diabetes, and lend itself to excessive inflammation which can lead to other medical conditions. Lifestyle plays important role in healthy aging. Smoking cessation is vital to healthy aging, as smoking leads to risk for lung diseases including COPD and cancer as well as cardiovascular disease, including heart attack. I would also recommend moderate alcohol intake, as excess leads to liver disease and the potential for accidents. Lastly, general cancer screening is recommended. There are several types of cancers which if detected early are curable. These would include breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancer. It is inevitable that we all are going to get older, the recommendations listed above can help us coast to old age, and not rush there.
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atrick Green, President and CEO, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Westerly Hospital and Executive Vice President of Yale NewHaven Health, served as guest speaker at Healthcare Luncheon hosted by Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce and Guytanno’s Restaurant, Westerly, September 21. Patrick gave an overview of the progress taking place at Westerly Hospital and stated, “We will be expanding into our secondary market.” He discussed the hospital’s interest in partnering with local business leaders for ideas on further improvement. A Q&A followed his presentation.
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he Annual Election Period (AEP) to review or make changes to your current Medicare coverage is just around the corner, Oct 15th – Dec 7th. Traditional Medicare pays for 80% of your outpatient medical expenses and the first 30 days of a hospital stay after the $1340 Hospital Deductible has been met per benefit period. Medicare Advantage Plans comJeanne Clark bine the coverage you get from Original RHU, CLTC Medicare to include additional benefits Diversified Group Services, Inc. such as prescription drug coverage, dental and vision benefits. Part D drug plans may be purchased separately or included with Medicare Advantage. Each year carriers roll out changes to the plans and formularies they represent so it is important to evaluate how these differences will affect your current needs for the upcoming year. To fill in the gaps of this coverage with a Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage Plan you must enroll in Medicare Part B. The part B Premium for 2018 is $134 if your earnings are less than $85,000. You’ll pay an income related adjustment if your earnings are more. If you have limited income and resources you may qualify for Extra Help to cover the part B premium and get help with drug coverage. If you sign up timely, your Medicare coverage will begin the first day of the month you turn 65. For those who turn 65 on the first day of the month, your coverage will begin the month before your 65th birthday. If you are turning 65 soon, a visit to your local Social Security office is a good idea to enroll in Part B. This can be done three months in advance of your 65th birthday. You can also sign up online through the Medicare.gov website: www.medicare.gov
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Belmont University Draws Record 8,318 Students for Fall 2018 Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee kicked off classes for its Fall 2018 semester earlier this year with a record-breaking enrollment number as the University welcomed 8,318 students to campus, nearly triple the enrollment in 2000 and marking a 65 percent increase in the last decade alone. This marks Belmont’s 18th consecutive year of record enrollment. Newly enrolled students include: Lily Chamberlain, Old Lyme • Peter Geoly, Gales Ferry
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Eastern Connecticut State University Joseph Contois, Jewett City, Business Administration Julie Donahue, Niantic, General Studies Agnieszka Grant, Lisbon, Business Administration Heather von Tagen, Preston, General Studies Myron Zhang, Norwich, Computer Science
Bryant University Sean Dupuis, Arnston Scott Bailey, New London Kevin Sullivan, East Lyme Christopher Catanzaro, East Lyme Cichen Lamu, Norwich Victoria Majcher, Preston Erika LaRose, Preston Sloane Sweitzer, Old Lyme Spencer Chapman, Stonington Danielle Sparmer, Uncasville Ryan Goldberg, Colchester
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Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Fire Department Lends Engine to Ledyard Fire Department by Anna Trusky
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hose men and women who serve our community through their dedicated work at local fire departments are among our most selfless heroes. That’s why, when Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Fire Department Chief Floyd Chaney Jr. got a call from Ledyard Fire Chief Jonathan Mann requesting to borrow a spare pumper truck, he was more than happy to step up and help. “We embraced the opportunity to assist the Town of Ledyard,” said Chief Chaney, a Montville resident and 34-year fire department veteran who has been in his current position since April 2018. “The Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department works hand in hand with the local fire departments. When they need help we give it to them and when we need help they give it to us. We do whatever it takes!” As soon as Chief Chaney got the call, he immediately contacted Alice Munyon, Chief of Staff
(l-r) Ledyard Fire Chief Jonathan Mann thanks Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Fire Chief Floyd Chaney. for Tribal Government. Alice then got in touch with the members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, who got all the necessary approvals for the vehicle loan to take place. “Once we got all appropriate approvals, Chief Mann came over on September 7th and we inspected the vehicle, which is a typical fire engine that carries and pumps water, to make sure it met their needs. He inspected it to make sure it met their needs. Then they drove it away!”
Ledyard Fire Department will have the vehicle for about three months while one of their trucks is out for maintenance. When asked how he and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Fire Department feel about this opportunity to help, Chief Chaney replied, “It’s gratitude! We are so glad to help. This agreement is a win-win for the Town and Tribe because it demonstrates our combined commitment to ensuring no disruption in emergency response capabilities.”
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ystic Seaport Museum announced it is the recipient of $736,167 in Save America’s Treasures grants to support the restoration of the L.A. Dunton fishing schooner and critical preservation work for the Rosenfeld Collection of Maritime Photography. “We are very grateful for this support because these generous awards recognize the importance of maritime history to the American story and the value the L.A. Dunton and the Rosenfeld Collection have in that narrative,” said Steve White, President, Mystic Seaport Museum. “These funds will save important pieces of history that are truly American treasures and which have a positive impact on the surrounding community.”
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Introducing Chelsea Groton’s Switch Hotline. We’re making it easier than ever to switch. Just call 860-448-4195 to talk to a human about what you want from a bank and complete the set-up over the phone. Then pop into a branch that’s convenient for you to sign the agreement, and you’ll be on your way to a better banking experience. It’s easy to feel good about your bank. Visit chelseagroton.com/easytoswitch to learn more.
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(l-r) Madeline Beaudry, “Peaceful Slumber”, Polymer Clay and Mixed Media and Anna Shaw,“Bubbling Blue” Photography.
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Frank’s Gourmet Grille serves FOX_59157_Sept13_The_Resident_Ad_3-75x2-78.indd widely diverse fare. Although diners can select a juicy burger, wrap, or salad, the emphasis is on such gourmet entrees as Coquilles St. Jacques, Osso Bucco, and Filet Mignon, with unique preparations based on Frank’s recipes. He plans to make some minor changes to the menu as well as revamp the wine and beer selections.
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Haunted Hale Corn Maze at the Nathan Hale Homestead
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Haunted Hale will happen on October 5th and 6th at Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street in Coventry. This hair rising, spine tingling event will either be a night to remember– or a nightmare you’ll wish to forget!
old tight to your flash light and brace your soul as you enter the evening realm of Haunted Hale for its 13th year! On October 5th and 6th, spirits will roam the fields of the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St., Coventry, as you try to escape from the Headless Horseman! For ages eight and up, test your bravery with this moderately scary walk through the annual Corn Maze brimming with frightful “Sleepy Hollow” themed fun. Look out for Van Tassles’ Ghost - she lost her head to the Headless Horseman and might seek revenge of her own! Appropriate footwear and reliable flashlights strongly recommended. For a less frightening experience, join an ensemble of eccentric characters at the barns for family fun. Let your inner spook shine through with Face Painting by Lyss, have your Tarot cards read by Psychic Medium Mary Beth Bruce (Saturdays only), and enjoy festive activities in the Hale Barns. Fall’s favorite concessions can be purchased on the patio. Haunted Hale runs from 7 to 9 pm; last tour leaves at 9 pm. Admission is $10 per person or $30 per family (2
adults and 2 children) for Corn Maze only; the family price for CTL Members is $25. Additional fees apply for Face Painting, Tarot card reading, and concessions. In case of inclement weather, our rain date of October 7th will be inundated with ghouls.
This hair rising, spine tingling event will either be a night to remember– or a nightmare you’ll wish to forget! For hours or more information, visit www.ctlandmarks.org, email hale@ ctlandmarks.org, or call 860.742.6917.
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elebrate the National Garden Bureau’s Year of the Tulip in a big way by planting double flowered tulip varieties this fall for a showy display next spring. Flower arrangers love the big bold blossoms that resemble peonies and you’ll love their impressive blooms in your garden and containers. Start and end the tulip season with these beautiful spring-flowering bulbs. Plant double tulips in small informal clusters of seven or more bulbs scattered throughout your gardens. Or combine them with other types of tulips, spring flowering bulbs and perennials. And be sure to add extras to enjoy as cut flowers. Plant the early-blooming variety Margarita with grape hyacinths for multiple layers of color and fragrance. These violet-purple double tulips are ideal for perennial gardens and after they bloom, the perennials will help mask the declining bulb foliage. Add even more impact by pairing them with other early-flowering pink and red tulips. Turn up the heat with the warm tones of honey-gold, apricot and peach found in Foxy Foxtrot. This tulip looks great when paired with purple, pink and even red f lowers. Like other doubles, it makes a great cut flower. Enliven the spring garden with double tulip Monte Orange. Its brilliant tangerine blossoms have a sunny yellow center and the flowers get even showier as they mature. Combine this variety with yellow daffodils for greater impact and a longer display. Fill in the mid-spring garden with some classic Darwin Hybrid tulips such as Blushing Apeldoorn, Apricot Impression and Ad Rem.
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Margarita is an early-blooming tulip variety that produces stunning double blossoms. Then create a grand finale of blooms by planting a few of the late spring double tulips. Include Crème Upstar with its sweetly fragrant pastel blooms that change from cream and pale yellow to apricot, pink and rose. It’s an exceptional cut flower for your spring bouquets. Or add an array of jewel tones with a designer collection of double late tulips. The Parade of Pink Mix includes four varieties of fragrant double late tulips in white, pink, rose and magenta. Say a cheer y goodbye t o spr i ng w it h t he Yel low Pomponette/Sun Lover combination. These double late tulip varieties pair lemon yellow with blood orange and together they make a nice addition to any sunny spot in the landscape. Check out Longf ield Gardens’ article (longfield-gardens.com/article/tulips-by-bloomtime) for a list of tulips by bloom time. Then make your selections so you can enjoy six weeks or more of tulip blooms in your spring garden. Be sure to order early for the greatest selection of tulip and other spring bulb varieties. For best results, purchase large firm bulbs from a reliable source and store them in a cool dark place until you are ready to plant.
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Grow tulips in a sunny or partially shaded location with good drainage. Keep in mind those shady spots in the landscape may provide sufficient sunlight for your tulips in spring before the trees leaf out. Wait for the soil to cool to begin planting. This is usually mid to late fall after a hard frost and before the ground freezes. Place the bulbs 4 to 5 inches apart on center and about 6 to 7 inches deep in properly prepared soil with good drainage. Add a low nitrogen, slow release fertilizer and water thoroughly. Then relax and enjoy your fall garden and all the beauty winter brings as you wait for the eruption of color in your garden and containers next spring. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Longfield Gardens for her expertise to write this article. Myers’s web site is www.melindamyers.com.
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2018 Enders Island Medal Of Honor Dinner To Be Held On October 12th
Rodney Butler, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman, Among Honorees
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he fifteenth annual Enders Island Medal of The funds raised at the Medal of Honor gala directly benHonor awards gala will take place on Friefit the recovery program at Enders Island. Here, young men day, October 12, beginning with mass at ages 18 to 30 learn to live a life in recovery from alcohol Enders Island at 5 pm and followed by dinner and drug addiction. These young men are active members of at the Mystic Marriott at 6:30 pm. the community, often attending college classes, working, or The event honors members of the community volunteering throughout the area as they prepare to enter or who are dedicated to lives of service and virtue. return to college full time. Members of the Enders Island Honorees in 2018 include Mashantucket Pequot Collegiate Recovery Community have gone on to lead sucTribal Chairman Rodney Butler; John M. cessful lives of sobriety. Stein, Vice President of Student Life Father Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE, President of St. and Dean of Students at Georgia Edmund’s Retreat, is pleased to present the Medal Institute of Technology; Mother of Honor award to such deserving honorees. “It Olga of the Sacred Hear t , is important for us to recognize those who do Founder and Mother Servant so much for others, and I am proud to award of the Daughters of Mary of this group for their service to the communiNazareth; Gene F. Storer ty,” he stated. I I I , U S Co a s t G u a r d Among the many distinguished past Academy Class of 2012; recipients of the St. Edmund’s Medal of Christine Koch, Teacher, Honor are General Joseph Dunford, 19th Mentor, and Volunteer L e a d e r ; a n d P a u l C . Congratulations to Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Delaney, Business, Volunteer, Chairman Rodney Butler, recipient of Enders Island and Community Leader. Medal of Honor award!
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington; William Gilbane, Jr.; Bob Valenti and Mother Dolores Hart. St. Edmund’s Retreat at Enders Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Mystic focused on recovery, spiritual well-being and educational programming. The eleven-acre island was once the private estate of Dr. Thomas Enders and his wife Alys, and was given to the Society of St. Edmund in January 1954. Today, Enders Island features the early 20th-century mansion, several meeting spaces, overnight accommodations, and an exquisite chapel and gardens. For more information, please visit www.endersisland.com/medal.
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14th. Meet colorful Sleepy Hollow residents as you seek out Ichabod. Partake in merry making at a good old-fashioned fall frolic, complete with refreshments Might you glimpse a specter of the Headless Horseman himself? And what has befallen poor Ichabod? The legend continues… Legendary Fun appropriate for ages 8 and up! Also Available: Autumnal Fare and Cider. Tour Times: • Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm and 9 pm • Sunday at 7 pm, 7:30 pm and 8 pm. Cost: $15 per person To purchase tickets, go to www.ArtfulLivingCT.com or call 860.389.1363.
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signers who still are getting very high prices; however, bargains also exist in wellmade, stylish Victorian pieces manufactured away from the East Coast. The H.B. Mudge Furniture Co. of Cincinnati designed and made a Victorian suite consisting of a washstand with mirror, commode, dresser and a bed with a high, carved headboard and footboard (pictured). It descended in the Mudge family and was auctioned by Cowan Auctions of Cincinnati for $5,400 (includes buyer’s premium).
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Why does my Great Dane fart so much? — James K., Syracuse, New York DEAR JAMES: Hoo boy. Great Danes are notorious for passing gas. And because they’re big dogs, well, it’s impossible not to notice. Part of the reason is that they often are prone to digestive issues and can be sensitive to some varieties of dog food. Talk to your dog’s veterinarian about this, as he or she will have some suggestions for reducing flatulence. The No. 1 recommendation will be a change to a
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with actor Steven Wilder Striegel, who had a role in the film, which was directed by his friend, Shane Black. Before the awards, Munn found out that back in 2010, Striegel pleaded guilty to risk of injury to a child and enticing a minor by computer. He served six months in prison. Munn told the Times that she notified the studio about her finding, but didn’t get a response for a couple days. With the MTV awards coming up, Munn balked at being a presenter but soon MTV issued a public statement and cut the actor’s scene.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to get more facts to help you work out those problems with your new project. As always, a friendly approach shows the charming Arian at h is or he r p e r s u a sive b e st. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Information is what energizes ambition, and this is a good time for the ambitious Bovine to expand his or her range of knowledge and to be ready for the challenges that lie ahead. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good time to consider making some long-overdue decorating changes at home or in your workplace. A splash of color can help raise spirits, even on the grayest day. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Learn more. Earn more. That’s the formula for Moon Children looking to expand their career horizons. Investigate the best places to get those training courses you’ll need.
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w it h t h at s p e cia l some one. SAGI TTA R I US ( November 22 to December 21) Make that presentation with confidence. Remember: When you show you believe in yourself, it helps persuade others that you truly k now what you’re doing. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although you usually prefer doing things on your own, a group effort might be advisable at this time. Try to keep an open mind about suggestions from colleagues. AQUAR IUS (Januar y 20 to February 18) This could be a good time to reassess some of your recent decisions and see if any adjustments should be made based on facts that you might have just uncovered. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An emotionally charged situation creates uncertainty about the future of your relationship. Best advice: Talk things out while there’s still time u.nderstanding.
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ick Crolius has celebrated his birthday for the last eleven years by holding a dance party at Groton Long Point. All the proceeds from tickets, silent auction and individual donations support Work Vessels for Veterans, a local non-profit that has national reach in its mission to equip America’s returning veterans who are starting a business. Thousands were raised while over 250 people danced to the raucous oldies played by The Paul Lussier Band, which includes the first selectman of East Lyme, Mark Nickerson as drummer. It was a successful event grossing about $12,000. Work Vessels for Veterans, Inc. is a Noank based nonprofit with the mission to “equip America’s returning veterans with the vessels, tools or vehicles they need to start a business or pursue career education.” Since its founding in 2008, the volunteers of Work Vessels for Veterans have helped over 1200 veterans in 48 states with “vessels” valued at over $1.3 million! Boats, cars, vans, trucks, tractors, farm implements, fenc-ing, beehives, cameras and computers are among the hundreds of items that corporations or indivduals have donated to WVFV for distribution to veteran entrepreneur who are ready to make the transition from combat to civilian careers.
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October 3
S.T.E.P.S. 10th Anniversary Reception. 5:30 pm. Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank St., New London. 860.941.7949
Toddler Storytime and SingAlong with DJ Danny & Friends 11 am. 53 W Main St, Mystic.
Soup-A-Thon. 5:30 - 7 pm. The United Church of Stonington, 67 Main St. 860.535.0879
Sing & Stomp. 10 am - 11 am. 52 Newtown Rd, Groton.
Fall Closet Sale. 9 am - Noon. St. Mary Church, 69 Groton Long Point Rd.
Veterans Coffeehouse. Free. United Congregational Church, 87 Broadway, Norwich. 860.425.6617
New London Art Students League. 6 pm. Marquee Gallery Studio, 74 State St., New London. 860.859.1871 Flicks @ Six: Finding Your Feet. 6 pm. Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester. 860.537.5752
October 4 Crafting for a Cause 3:30 - 4:30 pm. 52 Newtown Rd, Groton. Baby-Ready Pets Program. 6:30 pm. South County Hospital Potter Conference Center, 100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI. 401.788.1696
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October 10
Dinner in the Dark 5:30 - 10:30 pm 625 North Rd. (Route 117), Groton.
Blood Drive. 12:30 - 6:15 pm. Hugo A. Simonelli VFW Post 3263, 60 Stonington Road, Mystic. 1.800.733.2767
October 7 St Hubert Kennel Club Match Show Women’s Voices 2 Fundraiser. 11 am. Salem Community Park, 89 Norwich Rd. 41st Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race. 9:30 am. Camp Harkness, 275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford. 860.889.4435 Garage Sale. 9:30 am. 729 Pequot Avenue, New London.
5th Annual Nonagenarian Celebration. 1 pm. Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme. 860.434.1605 Be Informed. Voting Rights Discussion. 7 pm. Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd. 860.441.6750 Flicks @ Six: Won’t You Be My Neighbor. 6 pm. Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester. 860.537.5752
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Native Plant Collection. 10 am. CT College Arboretum, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London. 860.439.5020
Veterans Coffeehouse. 10:15 am. Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck. 860.599.3285
Blessing of the Animals. Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry. 860.464.7251
Veterans Coffeehouse. 9-11 am. Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St. 860.425.6617
Grant Database Training for Non-Profits. 10:30 am. Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. 860.447.1411
October 8
The Lady & the Unicorn Tapestries. 7 pm. Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Rd. 860.444.5805
Peace Pole Celebration! 6 pm. Howard Brown Park, 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive, Norwich. facebook.com/ events/534714510314693/
October 6 16th Annual WEEF Golf Tournament. 8 am - 2 pm. 184 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI. Cleats Golf Benefit for Elisa Perrin. 8 am - Noon. 116 Granite St, Westerly, RI. Groton Fall Festival. 150 Fort
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October 13
Author Talk — Difficult Mothers. 5:30 pm. Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Rd. 860.444.5805
Amelia Earhart presentation. 1 pm. Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. 860.434.1605
52 Newtown Rd. 860.441.6750
Westerly Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Misquamicut State Beach. 800.272.3900 4th Annual Shoreline Chefs Fundraiser. 3-6 pm. Water’s Edge Resort and Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. 860.388.1611
Pawcatuck RSVP Veterans’ Coffeehouse. 9 am - 11 am. 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck.
October 12 Fall Closet Sale. 9 am - 2 pm and 4 - 6 pm. St. Mary Church, 69 Groton Long Point Rd.
Behind Stonington’s Doors: Every House Tells a Story. 10 am - 4 pm. Wadawanuck Square, Stonington. 860.535.8445 x 11
October 14 8th Hammonassett Festival. 10 am to 7 pm. The Guilford Fair Grounds, 111 Lovers Lane. hammonassettfestival@gmail. com Townwide Tag Sale. 8 am. Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington. 860.535.0383 Open Farm Weekend. 10 am 3 pm. Stone Bridge Farm, 116 Crary Rd., Griswold. 860.376.5027 Local History Fair. 1 - 4 pm. Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd. Great Pumpkin Fair. 9 am 3 pm. Quaker Hill Baptist Church, 144 Old Norwich Rd. 860.442.8856 Collecting used coats, blankets and baby clothes. Noon - 3 pm. St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St, Putnam.
October 15 Richmond Fall Festival Free trick or treating 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Richmond, RI. New London History: Whaling 1820-1860. Free. 7 - 8:30 pm. 63 Huntington St., New London 860.447.1411
East Lyme Harvest Festival. 11 am - 3 pm. Carelot Childrens Center, 315 Flanders Rd. 860.739.1993
Book and Bake Sale. 4 - 7 pm. Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester. 860.537.5752
October 9
Taste of Poland. 5-7 pm. Divine Providence Church, 40 Golden St., Norwich. 860.887.2812
Homeschool Make and Take Crafts. 1:30 - 3:00 pm 52 Newtown Rd, Groton.
Digital Jazz Concerts. 7 pm. Groton Public Library,
Poetry Reading by Margaret Gibson. 6:30 pm. Preston Public
Time for Twos (toddlers). 10 am - 11 am. 52 Newtown Rd, Groton.
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Bozrah Fridays, 4 - 7pm, Maples Farm Park, 45 Bozrah St. thru Oct. Colchester Sundays, 9 am - 1 pm, 97 Hayward Ave., thru Oct. 14 Groton Wednesdays, 3 - 6 pm, Washington Park, 156 Meriden St., thru Oct. 30 Lebanon Saturdays, 9 am - Noon, Town Hall Parking Lot, 597 Exeter Rd., thru Oct. 13 Mystic Tuesdays, 2 - 6 pm, Quiambaug Fire House, 50 Old Stonington Rd., thru Oct. 30 New London Wednesdays, 3 - 6 pm, Yale New Haven Health & Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., thru Oct. 31 Fridays, 3 - 6 pm, Williams Park, thru Oct. 26 Niantic Thursdays, 3 - 6 pm, Methodist St. Parking Lot, thru Oct. 11 Norwich Mondays & Fridays, 10 am 1 pm, Parking Lot, 401 Thames St., thru Oct. 29 Wednesdays, 10 am-2 pm, Howard T. Brown Park, 100 Chelsea Harbour Dr., thru Oct. 31 Old Saybrook Saturdays & Wednesdays, 9 am - 12:30 pm. Parking Lot, 210 Main St., thru Oct. 31 Putnam Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm, 18 Kennedy Dr., thru Oct. 27 Stonington Saturdays, 9 am - Noon, Town Dock, Northwest St., thru Oct. 27 Library, 389 Route 2. 860.886.1010 English for Speakers of Other Languages. Free. 9:30 am-12:30 pm. 63 Huntington St., New London. 860.447.1411
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ark Allen Baker told the Resident he wrote his book, The Fighting Times of Abe Attell (McFarland), because “Abe, a great fighter yet a mysterious figure, has no biography, and I believed it was time for that to change. His tremendous fight career was being ignored and replaced by stories of his indiscretions. My book fills that void. It breaks new ground, and if readers discover him as a brilliant boxer and one of the best featherweights ever, then I have done my job.” Standing 5 feet 4 inches and nicknamed “The Little Champ,” Abe’s professional boxing career began in 1900. In 1906 he won the world featherweight title, dominating the division until 1912. When he retired he had
compiled an amazing record of 91-9-18 (53Kos), along with 51 no decisions and 2 no contests. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. The author of twenty books, Mark told the Resident that “I am grateful for the opportunity to write about the sport we love. My twenty-first book is complete and will be coming out in the spring of 2019, and I am currently working on my twenty-second book. Both titles are about boxing.” A highlight chapter, in a book of highlight chapters, is titled “Losing the Title, 1912,” and in it we learn that on February 22, 1912, Abe defended his title against Johnny Kilbane in Vernon, California. After twenty rounds the challenger,
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Thomas. “Both fighters,” Mark writes, “appeared to be relieved when t he ten rou nd no decision concl u d e d .” A b e’s rocky “comeb a ck ” c o nt i nu e d in St. Louis, when on November 27 he fought Oliver Kirk, whose record was a paltry 2-1-1. According to the Evening Standard, which Mark quotes, at the end of round six “Abe stepped to the ropes and announced [that] he was now through with the fight game forever.” For Abe, “forever” didn’t last long. On December 15, Mark quotes him as declaring, “’I’m still in the game.’” In a rematch with Oliver Kirk, Abe stopped
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him in three rounds. He fought six more times that year, was inactive in 1914, fought once in 1915, and didn’t fight in 1916. On January 8, 1917, at the New Orleans A.C., local featherweight Phil Virgets stopped him in four rounds. It was the Little Champ’s 171st fight—and his last. Mark’s research is extensive and filled with fascinating facts about Abe’s lengthy boxing career and life. Also, the book contains insights about the Roaring Twenties, California histor y i n the early 190 0s, The Great Depression, and many striking images. A notable achievement, “The Fighting Times of Abe Attell” is available at amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
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residentSports Quiz Baltimore’s Zach Britton set an American League record converting 60 consecutive save opportunities. Who had held the A.L. mark? Which two teammates on the 1986 New York Mets’ World Series winner also were members on the New York Yankees team that went on to win the 1996 World Series? When was the last time before 2016 that the University of Hawaii football team won a bowl game? In the franchise history of the Los Angeles Clippers, name the two players who surpassed 10,000 career points. Who was the only NHL player in the 2017-18 season who played at least 1,500 regular-season minutes at age 40 or older? Name the Olympic athlete who has won the most career medals in women’s speedskating.
1. in 2017 by 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. Tom Gordon of the Boston Red Sox (1998-99) 2. Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry. 3. It was 2006. 4. Randy Smith (12,735 points) and Blake Griffin (10,863). 5. Boston’s Zdeno Chara. 6. Ireen Wust of the Netherlands, with 11 (2006-2018).
residentTides Tide Chart Oct. 3 ~ Oct. 16 DAY TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
4:35 AM 5:41 AM — — — — — — — 12:02 AM 12:51 AM 1:43 AM 2:40 AM 3:42 AM
2.5 ft 2.6 ft — — — — — — — 2.8 ft 2.6 ft 2.5 ft 2.4 ft 2.3 ft
11:01 AM 12:04 PM 12:44 AM 1:36 AM 2:26 AM 3:13 AM 3:59 AM 4:45 AM 5:31 AM 6:19 AM 7:09 AM 8:02 AM 8:59 AM 9:59 AM
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4:56 PM 6:02 PM 6:42 AM 7:36 AM 8:27 AM 9:15 AM 10:01 AM 10:46 AM 11:32 AM 12:18 PM 1:07 PM 1:59 PM 2:55 PM 3:55 AM
3.1 ft 3.1 ft 2.8 ft 3.1 ft 3.3 ft 3.4 ft 3.5 ft 3.6 ft 3.4 ft 3.2 ft 3.0 ft 2.8 ft 2.6 ft 2.6 ft
11:49 PM --1:03 PM 1:59 PM 2:52 PM 3:42 PM 4:32 PM 5:21 PM 6:10 PM 7:01 PM 7:53 PM 8:48 PM 9:44 PM 10.40 PM
0.3 ft --0.3 ft -0.1 ft -0.1 ft -0.2 ft -0.2 ft -0.1 ft 0.0 ft 0.1 ft 0.3 ft 0.5 ft 0.6 ft 0.6 ft
More tide predictions are available at tides.mobilegeographics.com Tides noted are for the Stonington area of Fishers Island Sound. All times are listed in Local Standard Time(LST) or, Local Daylight Time (LDT) (when applicable). All heights are in feet referenced to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).
triper fishing is red hot. In R hode Island, bass from 16 inches to 30 pounds have been hammering eels and lures — especially at night —along Napatree Point. Bass and hickory shad have been nailing streamer flies on the falling tide in the Narrow River, according to members of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. At Block Island, Capt. Chris Willi says kids are catching lots of small schoolies. Grown-ups are taking larger fish near Southwest Ledge, repor ts Elisa Conti Cahill of Snug Harbor Marina. In Connecticut, Pat Abate of Rivers End Tackle said on the last day of summer that the mouth of the Connecticut River has been holding bass from 28 inches to 30 pounds. “Long Sand Shoal has had fish on eels during the daytime. There have been a load of schoolie bass on the Watch Hill reefs, and the Rhody Breachways have had some bass for the beach bound anglers. We heard of much better surf fishing locally and in eastern Connecticut since the last new moon.” During daylight, bluef ish and bonito are providing lots
Tom Meade Author “Essential Fly Fishing” of action. Fish have been blitzing bait from Point Judith to Watch Hill in Rhode Island. In Connecticut, Pat Abate reports, “The Race has a slug of ‘em, as do the Saybrook and Westbrook beaches. They’ve been seen at times on the surface around Hatchetts, too.” Snapper blues from 8 to 12 inches long are taking tiny lures and small streamer f lies in small tidal streams everywhere. Fishing for bonito and false albacore has “blown wide open,” says Pat. “There have been fish at... Watch Hill, Fishers Island, Race Rock, the Sluiceway, Plum Gut, Pine Island, Jordan Cove, Niantic Bay, Black Point and Hatchetts. “We heard some epic
reports ... with a few boats landing 45-plus fish with tales of reels getting smoked with burned out drag washers. Pink, olive and silver were hot colors in the Epoxy jigs.” Fishing off Block Island, Chris Willi and his guests have been catching bonito on the surface, too. Fluke fishing has slowed, but sea bass and scup are still biting. The skippers of the Frances Fleet out of Point Judith reported that the first of fall fishing has been terrific for both scup and sea bass. Ditto in Connecticut where anglers fishing aboard the party boat Black Hawk II out of Niantic have been hooking sea bass, “porgies,” and even a few cod. Windy weather and swells have made fishing a challenge, but party boat skippers have been finding fish. Windy weather and high seas have kept tuna and shark fishermen at the dock, says Elisa Conti Cahill of Snug Harbor Marina. Trout fishers are gearing up as the Rhode Island Division of Fish & Wildlife prepares to stock more than 6,000 fish in anticipation of the Columbus Day weekend.
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“Rally for the Cure” Raises $12,000 for TBBCF
(front) (l-r) Pat Romano presenting check for $12K to Sandy Maniscalco, TBBCF. (back) (l-r) Kevin Shea, Kathleen Vannini, Cathie Patterson, Mary O’Reilly, Colleen Kane, Marketing Intern, TBBCF, and Pamela Wolejko.
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n August 7, the Great Neck Country Club Women’s Golf Association held their 8th annual Rally for the Cure golf tournament to benefit Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation and raised $12,000. It was a beautiful, albeit warm day for golfing where attendance included 104 men and women golfers. In addition to their golf game, attendees were provided lunch and participated in the ever-popular raffle. Rally for the Cure was originally founded in 2010 when the
club operated as the New London Country Club. Initially, the Association ran tournaments on behalf of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. But that changed in 2010 when Dr. Michael Moran, TBBCF Scientific Advisory Board member and New London Country Club member offered to help the Women’s Association with their Pink Day program. When asked about it, Mike said, “When I was invited to speak at their event, my talk was not unlike the ones I’ve given at other TBBCF events, and the work
of the foundation came up as a natural extension of my presentation. TBBCF is a great story and, apparently, an easy sell.” TBBCF picked-up where Mike left off in 2015. They have been working with the group to support them in marketing and volunteerism on the day of the event and, of course, at the check presentation. When asked about their fundraising success, Pat Romano was quick to provide four reasons why she feels the event is so successful. 1) The support and enthusiasm the association receives
from club owners, Ann and Dave Mortimer, 2) updating the event in 2017 to include men, 3) amazing support from Keven Shea and the Pro Shop and dining staff; but 4) mostly Pat says the success is attributed to the four committee women put their souls into preparing for the event. They are Pat Romano, Cathie Patterson,
Pamela Wolejko, Mary O’Reilly and Kathleen Vannini. Since 2010, Rally for the Cure has raised over $47,000 for TBBCF. TBBCF is so very grateful to the Great Neck Country Club Women’s Association for all the hard work they put in for this tournament and their support of TBBCF.
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US Coast Guard Band Returns to Clinton
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oin the Clinton Chamber of Commerce as they continue the tradition of hosting your United States Coast Guard Band in performance at The Morgan School located at 71 Killingworth Turnpike, on Friday, October 12, at 7 pm. This thrilling concert will include Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,” Mendelssohn’s “Scherzo from A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream,” and Charles Gounod’s “Juliet’s Waltz,” sung by soprano soloist, MU1 Megan Weikleenget. Michael Gandolfi’s “Flourishes and Meditations on a Renaissance Theme,” and “Cat Ta l e s” by Pe t e r G r a h a m
continue the dramatic tone of the evening as themes from the stage are put to music! This free perfor mance is sponsored by Shore Television and Appliances, and Technique Printers. Tickets are required. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, 50 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413. There is a maximum of four tickets per request. Only requests including SASE will be honored. Or stop by the Chamber Office between 9 am and 4 pm during the week to pick up tickets in person. For more information, call the chamber office at 860.669.3889.
Your United States Coast Guard Band, led by Lt. Commander Adam Williamson, will present a thrilling concert at The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 12, 2018. Tickets are free but must be requested from the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.
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