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e are honored to feat ure World War II B-17 bomber pilot Dr. John Stellitano’s perspective on the October 2nd tragic crash landing of B-17 Flying Fortress on page 8. Lt. Stellitano (ret.) piloted 36 missions over Nazi Germany in a B-17 so who better to ask about his take on this crash? A heartfelt thank you, John, for your service and dedication to our American mission of ensuring the Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident Good News, freedoms that we enjoy today!

Christening of the USS Oregon, the hobnobbing with Suzanne Trout, Chief Marketing Officer, Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine Foxwoods Resort Casino, and John James, President was an awesome site. Submarine sponsor and CEO, Foxwoods Resort Casino, at a Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce after hours hosted by Stoney Creek Dana Richardson enjoyed the honor of Brewery at Foxwoods. breaking the sacrificial bottle over the bow as the ship was named aloud. Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, addressed the crowd on page 5. First, thanking Kevin Graney, the new president of Electric Boat and congratulating him and the extensive team of shipbuilders responsible for the construction of this 20th Virginia-class and the second of the tenboat block IV contract.

Zip over to page 4 and meet 97-years young Jane Bariluk of Seymour, who checked off zip-lining from her bucket list. She said, she enjoyed the ride aboard the HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino! Kudos to you, Jane!

Lots of pre-Halloween activities for all to enjoy—Scarecrows and Cocoa at the Leffingwell House Museum on the 19th; Crop Walk steps off on the 20th and the annual Paws to Celebrate Pets Weekend, October 26 and 27. More info on page 15.

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Chelsea Groton Bank Wins Top Workplace Award photo by Chelsea Groton Bank

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hroughout its 165-year history, Chelsea Groton Bank has won countless awards for helping their customers and communities achieve their goals. Now for the fourth year in a row, employees have bestowed the bank with the 2019 Top Workplaces honor by the Hartford Courant.

“Fostering a positive workplace culture has always been a top priority. This is more than a job to all of us and that is reflected in the enthusiastic employee feedback,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “We are truly grateful to accept this honor from the Hartford Courant for another consecutive year. We would also like to thank our employees for their support in nominating the bank.”

The annual Top Workplaces accolades are based on the results of an employee fe e d ba ck s u r vey a d m i n ist e r e d by Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Fifteen aspects of workplace culture were measured, covering four main areas, including how well employees work together toward a common cause. Employees were asked

Front row (l-r) Donna Thompson, Judy Stumpo, Christina Nocito, Rich Morelli, John Uyeki, June Holaday, Kristin Zummo. Back row (l-r) Greg Curtis, Anthony Joyce, Rich Balestracci. For the fourth year in a row, employees have bestowed the bank with the 2019 Top Workplaces honor. about company values, whether new ideas are encouraged or if managers help employees learn and grow. Pay, benefits and training also are key questions.

Chelsea Bank employees noted that their contributions both in and out of the office are highly valued and that they are members of a close-knit work family. Many

feel proud to perform meaningful work that improves the lives of their neighbors.

A tangible example of community support is a $165 donation by the Chelsea Groton Foundation to the worthy cause of each employee’s choice in honor of Chelsea Groton's 165th anniversary.

“At Chelsea Groton, we take great care in selecting benefits and initiatives that contribute to our employees’ health and wellbeing,” said Anne Wilkinson, SVP, Director of Human Resources at Chelsea Groton Bank. “We also encourage, celebrate and acknowledge our fellow team members. We’re thrilled to know our team feels appreciated and fulfilled by the work they do.”

While Chelsea Groton offers traditional benefits for employees, the Bank also provides employees the opportunity to partake in a variety of continual education programs, as well as a manager training program. Team members are invited to participate in a wellness program designed with incentives to track and challenge employees in physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Community volunteerism, donations and supply drives have also always been a driving factor in bringing the team together.

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97-year-old Jane Bariluk from Seymour, proudly checked zip-lining off her bucket list on Friday afternoon. She enjoyed riding the Highflyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The zipline is 350 feet high and spans almost one mile long.

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hrills and frights awake all who dare to join this year's annual Halloween “Ghost Walks”. This popular event is scheduled for October 22nd and 23rd with three tours each night beginning at 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM. The lantern-lighted tours will include a bonfire, refreshments, a visit to the 1791 Stanton House, and a tour of the 1750 "Old Brick".

The tours begin at the Clinton Historical Society, 103 E. Main Street, Clinton. Tickets are $13 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by sending an email to CHSOldBrick@gmail.com.

Additional details can be found on the Society’s website at www.clintoncthistory.org.

This year's annual Halloween “Ghost Walks” sponsored by the Clinton Historical Society.

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Military Retiree Appreciation

The Retired Activities Office at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base in Groton (above) will sponsor the annual Military Retiree Appreciation Seminar on Saturday, October 19. The seminar will take place at the Submarine Base in the Dealey Center Theater from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Several speakers will present information and updates on topics pending Congressional Legislation pertinent to retirees, Health Care information, Tricare, and more. All military retirees from all branches of the Armed Forces and Uniformed Services are invited to attend. All persons desiring entrance to the Submarine Base to attend the seminar must show a valid military or retired ID card at the gate. For more information, contact the Retired Activities Office at the Submarine Base at 860.694.3284, or by email at raosubasenlon@navy.mil.

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Christening of the USS Oregon

Thank you to Kevin Graney, the new President of Electric Boat, for the kind invitation to participate in Oregon’s christening and congratulations to you on your return to Electric Boat at a historic moment of growth and change at this shipyard.

The presence today of your partner, Jen Boykin of Newport News Shipbuilding, and of Navy leadership, Admiral Kilby and Deputy Assistant Secretary Anderson, represents the intense collaboration of industry and the Navy to execute the Virginia and Columbia programs so critical to our national defense.

Welcome also to my colleague in the U.S. House, Greg Walden, who is a senior member of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, and who deserves great praise for his fine bipartisan work in addressing

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ongressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, participated in the christening ceremony for the future USS Oregon, the U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine which was constructed in part by the men and women of General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton. The Congressman’s opening remarks are below:

The christening ceremony for the future USS Oregon, the U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, was held on Saturday, Oct. 5. the heroin opioid crisis, getting critical federal resources out to save lives and stop this national scourge that has hurt so many American families, and I want to publicly thank him for his efforts.

Finally, it is a pleasure to welcome back to Groton the ship’s sponsor and Oregon native Dana Richardson and former Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson. The Admiral and Mrs. Richardson were stationed here when he commanded DEVRON 12, and most recently attended the USS Illinois christening. I can’t think of a ship sponsor better prepared to take on the solemn duty to support the ship and its crew over the lifetime of Oregon than Mrs. Richardson.

As has been said, the Oregon is the 20th Virginia-class, and the second of the ten-boat block IV contract, whose procurement

Congress authorized and appropriated in 2014. Looking around this facility in the presence of two other submarines under construction, it is easy to see that Oregon is part of a large, new generational effort to build a submarine fleet for the 21st century.

As construction has ramped up at a steady clip, the state of the growing and changing submarine workforce in this region is constantly under a microscope. A few weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a report card for the Eastern Connecticut Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative, a program that was stood up five years ago to accelerate pre-apprenticeship training to close the skills gap and fill jobs in metal trades, design and operations. Its review was stellar – the program ranked

in the 95th percentile for job placement compared to similar initiatives around the country.

The success of this program far exceeded all expectations.

Initially expected to result in 300 job placements, to date more than 1,500 people have gone through the program and landed well-paying jobs right here at Electric Boat and a hundred other companies across the state.

The benefits are not merely limited to the trainees, however–employers like EB have experienced a 50% reduction in both new hire training time and attrition rate for employees hired through the pipeline. This leads to thousands of hours and millions of taxpayer dollars saved.

This initiative has been years in the making, tracing back to a $6 million federal grant awarded in

2015 to establish the program, and it is a proud moment for Eastern Connecticut to see its efforts are being validated at the national level. And the timing could not be better–this past January, the shipyard workforce passed the 17,000 mark and with new work and attrition, EB will need to hire up to 14,000 more by the mid-2020s. Kevin and his team will have their hands full, but we now have a model in place that we know works – and the successful christening of the Oregon is tangible proof that is does.

Congratulations to Electric Boat and the many skilled hands that were brought together over the last two years to achieve this milestone. I look forward to seeing the future of both this and the submarine force at large flourish in our great State of Connecticut.

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residentOn the Street “What person is the most influential in your life? Why?”

Steve D'Angelo Old Lyme “My daughter is 100% the single greatest influence in my life. Becoming a father was the most impactful event in my life.

It's the transition in life from doing things for my future, toward doing things for hers. Addressing her wants, needs, and setting a foundation for her happy, healthy future.”

Missy Wood Groton “My husband, Alex, because he is one of the nicest people I have ever met and has shown me how caring and loving people can be. He is nice to everyone he meets, even if they have nothing to return to him. He influences me to be the best person I can be!”

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n Oct. 31, The Friends of Fort Trumbull will welcome Steven Cryan, train expert and artist as their final speaker in the 2019 series Transportation: America on the Move. Mr. Cryan will speak on Transportation of a Bygone Era: Tugboats, Steamboats and Trains.

Mr. Cryan is a leading authority on trains, tugs, and maritime history. His photo collection on the subject is one of the largest in the U.S. He not only knows Connecticut train and steamship history, he has tracked down and recorded the accounts of the pilots of the tugboats and steamships that transported passengers down the Connecticut River to Brooklyn, NY until the 1930’s.

For several years, he has been the guest curator of the

The Friends of Fort Trumbull will welcome Steven Cryan, train expert and artist.

Connecticut River Museum’s holiday exhibit: Trains: Tracks and Trimmings, for which he designs and builds large operating HO train layouts. His modeling skills can be seen at the Pizzaworks Restaurant in Old Saybrook.

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A Brittany Nichols Waterford “My mom because she’s been through some big ups and downs in her life and no matter how tall the mountain she had to climb, she always kept trudging towards the top–and still does!”

Deborah Pudlo New London “My former teacher, Mr. Blanchet because he made learning chemistry and physics fun and interesting. And the radiologist that found my breast cancer also had a big influence on my life.”

Joe & Karen Wysocki Niantic “Father Castaldi, who is a retired priest, because we are spiritual and he gives us what we're looking for.”

watercolors have won numerous awards and hang in private and corporate collections throughout the U.S. His paintings are also in the permanent collection in the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport. As the official artist for the Thames Tug Boat Company, he also narrates their lighthouse tours.

The public is welcome to attend this free presentation, at 7:00 PM, at the Fort Trumbull C o n f e r e n c e C e n t e r. N e w members are always welcome.

C o m e e a rly a s s e a t i n g i s limited. Bring a friend, stay for refreshments, and get to know us. More information about the Fort and the Friends of Fort Trumbull is available at www. fortfriends.org and on Facebook at Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park.

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2001 Waterford High School graduate and native of Waterford is currently serving with the U.S. Navy as an Engineering Duty Officer (EDO), involved with the design, acquisition, construction, repair, maintenance, conversion, overhaul and disposal of ships, submarines, aircraft carriers and the systems installed aboard.

“This course provided a great opportunity to reflect on experiences to this point in my career and to prepare for leadership challenges in the future,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Sammataro.

The senior course is for EDOs who have been selected for the rank of commander. The course prepares students for increased responsibilities in the acquisition, life-cycle engineering management, and maintenance of naval ships, submarines and systems.

In addition, students are prepared for their roles as senior officers in the EDO community and Acquisition Corps.

Sammataro earned a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and received his commission from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2005.

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Judge Mitchell Niantic “My aunt Gail is the most influential person in my life because she’s always there by my side whenever I need anything.”

Sophia Valentin Norwich “My mother is the most influential person in my life.

She has taught me so much and shaped me into the woman I am today. I can always go to her for good advice and she’ll tell me what I need to hear–even if it’s not what I want to hear!”

Program on Transportation photo by Friends of Fort Trumbull

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Lt. Cmdr. Michael Sammataro completed the senior course at EDO School on Sept. 20.

He subsequently earned his master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 from the Naval Postgraduate School.

“I joined the Navy to be an engineer and serve my country,” said Sammataro. “I am honored to continue that service as a senior leader in the Navy and will work hard to earn the privilege of command.”

Sammataro is currently assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, VA, where he is serving as the submarine

maintenance branch head.

“At the Engineering Duty Officer School, we are committed to training, developing and inspiring our Navy’s engineering duty officers,” said Capt. Scott Davis, the school’s commanding officer.

“Our graduates leave our course prepared to deliver professional leadership in the fleet.”

The senior course is a seminarstyle course primarily taught by senior (O-6 and above) guest lecturers. Topics are selected to provide a broadened knowledge of naval engineering leadership and management techniques, as well as an awareness of new developments in engineering technology. In addition to the classroom sessions, each student receives one-on-one career counseling sessions from one or more ED flag officers.

Completion of the senior course is one of the requirements for command screening.

Sammataro is the son of Anthony and Patricia Sammataro, residents of Waterford.

For more information on EDO School, visit https://www.public. navy.mil/netc/centers/edo.

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Bells Across America at SUBASE photo by Seth Bendfeldt

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by Anna Trusky n Thursday, September 26, the Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) took part in Bells Across America, a solemn event honoring Gold Star mothers, families, and fallen service members from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The 1:00 ceremony took place on the pier at the Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum, as the sun shone brightly on the waters of the Thames and wind whipped the flags that surround the pier like stalwart sentinels.

The event began with the Presentation of Colors by the Silver Dolphins Honor Guard followed by our National Anthem. April Tischler, a Navy Gold Star Coordinator, welcomed those in attendance, which included members of several Gold Star Families wearing the lapel pins signifying their sacrifice.

“May the gold star you so proudly wear continue to be a source of strength to you,” April said.

Commanding Officer Capt.

Todd Moore explained that gold star tradition began during World War I, when white service flags

James Stall-Ryan, Captain Andrew Miller, and Master Chief Rajpaul Sodhi attended Bells Across America. were displayed from homes, business, schools, and churches.

The flags bore blue stars symbolizing active members of the U.S. military; when a service member perished, a gold star was stitched over the blue star.

“The Gold Star honors parents, children, and siblings who carry the weight of their lost loved ones,” Capt. Moore said. “It honors those who died from any cause in the service of their country, defending the people they loved and the land they cherished. They gave of themselves until they had nothing left to give. As we recognize Gold Star mothers and families, let us honor their courage and

selflessness.”

Commander Jamie StallRyan led the assemblage in a prayer and Capt. Moore read the names of fallen service members from the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines, each name followed by a single toll of the bell and a moment of silence.

Beth Dively of Old Saybrook, whose husband Duane was in the Air Force and perished in Afghanistan sixteen years ago, appreciates this annual opportunity to gather with other survivors. “These services are important. I find it comforting.

To those who wish to honor my husband, I would just say, ‘please don’t forget him.’ ”

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ongressman Joe Cour t ney (CT02) announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded federal grants totaling more than $2 million to Connecticut Sea Grant (CTSG), based out of the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point campus in Groton.

“Connecticut Sea Grant handles everything from connecting aquaculture producers to communities to jumpstarting fisheries,” said Congressman Courtney.

“They’ve been assisting local shellfish farmers, fishermen, and maritime conservation efforts across the Long Island sound for over fifty years, and I’m glad we were able to help them secure this important funding.”

The first award is for

Medicare Open Enrollment Oct. 15th to Dec. 7th • Medicare Supplements • Medicare Advantage plans • Medicare Prescription plans • Income for life plans • Social Security Planning

Connecticut Sea Grant has been awarded federal grants totaling more than $2 million. $1,085,131, and will help support the establishment of a National Sea Grant Seaweed Hub. The hub will serve as a central clearinghouse for available science-based, non-proprietary, practical resources related to previous and current seaweed

aquaculture research and extension efforts. This project will grant federal and state agencies the ability to access information to guide their own planning and outreach efforts, as well as provide seaweed aquaculture stakeholders with the

information they need to make better informed decisions.

The second award is for $1,173,284 and will be used to expand available sciencebased tools and information to proactively and effectively engage the public, press, and decision-makers about the social, economic and environmental effects of shellfish aquaculture.

The funding will also be used to expand entry level training opportunities to improve decision-making of permitting, with the overall goal of formulating an effective strategy to identify and promote beneficial bivalve aquaculture development in Connecticut and New England.

Sea Grant is a national network comprised of 33 Sea Grant programs based at flagship universities in coastal and Great

Lake states throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The National Sea Grant College Program encourages the wise stewardship of our marine resources through research, education, outreach and technology transfer. The Program is focused on making the United States the world leader in marine research and the sustainable development of marine resources.

CTSG is funded principally through the NOAA, with matching funds from the State of Connecticut, through the University of Connecticut. The program has three focuses: research, outreach, and education.

Outreach efforts include the CTSG Extension Program, and its Communications Program.

The program also has an administrative staff committed to promoting understanding of the Sea Grant mission.

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Keep the Spirit Alive

“What person is the most influential in your life? Why?”

Stephanie Lary Mystic “Greta Thunberg.

Because she had the vision and courage to start a teen group movement against climate change”

Taylor Korenkiewicz Franklin “My mom because we do everything together and she's always there for me.”

Robert Patterson Norwich “My older brother because he's always been there for me.”

Tony Moosey Colchester “My wife because she is my partner in almost everything I do.”

Patricia and Robert Peterson Norwich “My husband because he always wants to make sure that we are happy.”

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n response to the tragedy on October 2, when a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress owned by the Collings Foundation crashed at Bradley International Airport, the following is a reflection by First Lieutenant John B. Stellitano (ret.) who flew 36 missions over Nazi Germany as the pilot of a Boeing B-17.

Seven of the thirteen people on board were killed, and the other six, as well as one person on the ground, were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, with only the tail and a portion of one wing remaining.

Ask and you will receive, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened for you. Everyone who searches will find and the door will be opened for everyone who knocks.

First and foremost, I ask that God look over and care for those whose lives were curtailed in the unfortunate accident in Hartford.

The spirit of WWII service

was carried in that B-17, the Nine-O-Nine. As it did its duty in the World War II years it continued to bring to today’s constituents the pride of its performance of the past. The skies over Nazi Germany were liberated by planes such as the Nine-O-Nine.

As a former pilot of the B-17, I pondered W or n ld immensely as to the it a l l Wa S te r II cause of this unfortunate Vete r a n D r. Jo h n B . accident but it is well known that in the world of flying there is always the unknown factor.

As I pray for those who lost efforts, I’m sure, will open doors their lives and their families I and they will find the answer.

May God bless those who also thank God that there were have departed and bless those survivors.

It is imperative that the who must continue to keep ‘the NTSB (National Transportation spirit of service” alive for future Safety Board) and all related generations. state officials give serious Thank you. consideration to keep the B-17 Dr. John B. Stellitano in the air. Their intense search

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he Mashantucket Pequot Tribe announced its appointment of Joe Baker as the new Executive Director of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. Baker began his new role as of October 1. “We are pleased that Joe will lead the Museum and Research Center’s transition into a new phase,” said Rodney Butler, Tribal Council Chairman. “Joe has invigorated cultural organizations through innovative program development, skillful management, and effective fundraising. He is a

Native American artist with deep commitment to his heritage and the larger world of indigenous cultural expression.”

“I am overjoyed to join the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, the premiere Native culture and research facility in the United States,” Baker says. “I am especially excited to embrace the challenges of this museum, which is managed by and for Native people. The Pequot are closely linked to my own people, the Lenape, being the first Native populations to experience contact with Europe

Joe Baker was appointed as the new Executive Director of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center.

and all that followed.”

Baker comes to Mashantucket from the Palos Verdes Art Center in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA where he has served as Executive Director for the last six years. During that time, he raised the institution’s profile dramatically from a local concern to a museum drawing attention and audiences throughout the greater Los Angeles area through contemporary art exhibitions in partnerships with the University of California at Santa Barbara, the Scripps Research Institute, and the Salk Institute, among

other entities. He co-founded and serves as Executive Director of the Lenape Center Ltd. in New York City, promoting the Lenape language and the creation, development, distribution and exhibition of Lenape arts and culture. Joe also previously served as Executive Director of Longue Vue House and Gardens in New Orleans. An example of his innovative programming there was a partnership with Xavier University to commission and present a new opera set in 1961 as the Freedom Riders were scheduled to arrive.

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by June Hoye he East Lyme Public Trust Foundation in co-operation with the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department is again offering The Promise of Tomorrow's Trees, a project to raise funds for the support of the Niantic Bay Boardwalk and other projects of the Trust. This commemorative tree program makes available to the public, trees to be placed in public spaces in East Lyme.

Since the inception of this program, 32 trees have been planted, with 28 of them celebrating the life of a loved one. This is an opportunity to both remember a life well lived and to cut down on the carbon dioxide in the The Promise of Tomorrow's Trees raises funds environment. for the support of the Niantic Bay Boardwalk This fall the Foundation and the and other projects of the Trust.

Parks and Recreation Department will continue to beautify the new Band Shell at McCook Park. In May 2017, The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation with the partnership of the Rotary and the Lions, combined efforts to make our new band shell at McCook Park a reality. Now, two years later, they're ready to begin beautifying the area behind the band stand. The Parks and Recreation Department has proposed a line of four evergreen trees that would run behind the back of the band stand along the chain link fence that separates the railroad tracks from the park.

A contribution of $600 for a tree will cover the cost of the tree, the planting, an 8"x4" plaque, a base, and a water bag to assist in the stabilization of the tree. The next planting will take place in the fall of 2019. Since the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation is a non-profit 401c, contributions are tax deductible.

For more information, visit www.publictrustfoundation.org.

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he Mohegan Tribe, in conjunction with its flagship property Mohegan Sun, and Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) announced that they have entered into a partnership with YNHHS as the preferred provider partner to deliver high quality and more affordable health care for all Mohegan Tribal citizens, employees and their families.

Mohegan Sun and YNHHS have entered into As part of this partnership, a partnership to deliver high quality and more YNHHS will develop onsite affordable health care for all Mohegan Tribal citizens. facilities on the Mohegan Reservation to provide expert health care to employees and their families including primary care, walk-in care and specialty care services, including patient care navigators and a patient resource center to assist with navigating the health care system and promoting wellness. The health care center will also be open to the public, including Mohegan visitors and individuals in the surrounding communities.

In April, YNHHS and the Tribe announced that YNHHS would be the official health partner and sports medicine provider for Mohegan Sun’s two professional sports teams, the WNBA Connecticut Sun and the NLL New England Black Wolves. This new initiative is in addition to that relationship and will also allow players to seek medical health services onsite.

“This new partnership with Yale New Haven Health, which includes an on-reservation healthcare center, is an exciting way for Mohegan to provide for the health not just of our tribal citizens and team members, but to the community at large,” said James Gessner, Interim Chairman for the Mohegan Tribe. “An individual’s health is their number one asset. I can’t think of anything better to commit to.”

Construction is slated to begin this month and we anticipate opening the clinic in the fall of 2020.

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As a special Halloween event Kidz Konnection Shoreline Theater Academy's Advanced Actors will present an interactive Lantern Tour through the historic arts district of Clinton that follows the story of Frankenstein. Join our actors as we travel from the historic 1801 Academy Building and grounds to other sites along historic Clinton's Main Street Arts District and culminating in the ancient colonial Clinton burying grounds dating back to the 1600s.

By lantern light and the light of the moon, follow Victor Frankenstein's journey from his research lab to his educational institution to the grave sites of his experiments and finally the ship where he is forced to confront his monstrous creation in this hour long interactive play.

All proceeds of the event will go to the Seize the Day Capital Campaign to renovate and restore the second story of the historic Academy Building. The 12 month long campaign has already raised $10,000 toward a goal of $25,000 to replace the outdated linoleum flooring for a professional grade dance floor, remove the drop ceiling to expose the original peaked ceiling above and restore its historic beauty while also creating an inviting space for intimate style theater events.

Three tours will be offered every half hour, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 7:30 PM on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. Dress appropriate for the outdoors and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at www.kidzkonnectionct.org.

Or contact 860.227.2363 or email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com for more info.

The Groton Lions, now celebrating their 90th year, have taken on new initiatives such as additional guide dog programs, homeless and hunger, veterans eye exams in Rocky Hill, pediatric eye screening on youth at local schools and supporting organizations that aide children with cancer. In 2012, Jan Miller (above) was elected to the position of MD-23C District Governor for Connecticut at a ceremony in Buson, Korea. He was the first Governor from the Groton Club elected since 1973. For more information or to join the Lions, call VDG Frank Rowe at 860.464.7355, VDG Michele Wyatt at 860.537.2703, or ZC George Finlayson at 860.536.8061.

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U.S. Navy Band to Perform photo by the U.S. Navy

photo by the Jonnycake Center The Jonnycake Center of Westerly held its Hangar Party on Friday, Sept. 20. It was a '70s-tastic evening of music, dancing, food, and fun, featuring SUGAR (pictured above) who provided an evening of '70s-themed live entertainment. Proceeds support the Jonnycake Center, the core provider of social services for the southern Rhode Island area. Learn more at jonnycake.org or call 401.377.8069. Follow the Jonnycake Center's social media for the most up-to-date event information.

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble performance is scheduled to perform at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Leamy Concert Hall.

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he U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble performance is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 7:00 PM at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Leamy Concert Hall.

Jazz is America’s music and the Commodores, the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for almost 50 years. They have appeared on TV shows, played nearly all major jazz festivals and toured across the United States and abroad. This vibrant, dynamic group is constantly striving for musical excellence and the pursuit of new and exciting ways to communicate with their audiences.

One of the U.S. Navy Band’s primary responsibilities involves touring the country.

All of the band’s primary performing ensembles embark each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country, allowing the band to reach audiences in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navy's premier musical ensembles on a regular basis. The concerts are family-friendly events, entertaining to veterans, families, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy.

All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public.

The Clinton Historical Society will present a rare opportunity to tour the interior of a one-room Little Red Schoolhouse, built in the early 1800s, which remains in its original condition today. The one-room schoolhouse served Clinton's children of all ages for many years, and was also a gathering place for residents who celebrated the Fourth of July on the property. On Saturday, October 19, the schoolhouse will be open for a one-day special event co-sponsored by the Clinton Historical Society and the Henry Carter Hull Library. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.clintoncthistory.org.

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Mystic Pirate Invasion photo by the B.D. MacMahon (l-r) John McNiff, Laurie McNiff, Ben Ryan, Casey Ryan, Abigail Danielson, Ezekiel Davis, Justin Kerr, William Kerr, Ali Philbrick, Matt Salisbury, Bill Parmentier and in the front, Captain Neal Kirk. The pirate team of Free Men of the Sea gathered Sunday, October 6 at the Mystic Seaport to board the Argia ship to invade the town of Mystic in search of gold and mayhem.

See our event on Facebook: Run for Your Life 5k Halloween Race.

For the 5K Run/ Walk, the preregistration fee is $25. Registration fee the day of the race is $30. For the 1K Fun Run/Walk, preregistration is $10, and the registration fee the day of the race is $15.

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by Anna Trusky hey’re comin’ to our town and they’ll most definitely help us party it down. Yes, Grand Funk Rai lroad, the iconic 70s band that has been rocking strong for 50 years, will be performing at the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 19, at 8:00 PM. Grand Funk’s co-founder, vocalist, and drummer Don Grand Funk Railroad, lead by co-founder Don Brewer Brewer —who w rote a nd (pictured, far right) will be performing at the Wolf Den sang the multimillion-selling at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 19. hit “We’re an American Band”— is looking forward to returning to Uncasville and sharing the tunes that are forever woven into the tapestry of classic U.S. rock ’n’ roll.

In addition to Don, Grand Funk’s lineup includes co-founder and bassist Mel Schacher; singer Max Carl, formerly of 38 Special; lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, best known for his 12 years with Kiss and his work with Michael Bolton, Meatloaf, and Billy Squier; and keyboardist Tim Cashion who, like Don, also played with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

“Max is the best blue-eyed soul singer on the planet and a great fit for Grand Funk,” Don said. “Our band has been touring together for 19 years, which is rare in this business. Believe it or not, we still like each other!”

Grand Funk plays 40 or 45 shows a year, a less grueling schedule than in the early days, when they’d play that number of shows in as many days, stop only to record an album, and then get back on the road for another 40 shows. “Most of our shows are on weekends now, which is great because it allows us to spend a lot of time with our families,” Don pointed out.

When he’s not touring, Don enjoys life in Jupiter, FL, with his wife Sunny. Both devoted animal lovers, they have some rescued pets of their own and volunteer for Safe Harbor, a local animal shelter. “Grand Funk has played a number of benefits for them,” Don noted. For more information call the Wolf Den at 888.226.7711.

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Elks Give toGive the Community Groton Elks to the Community photo by xxx (l-r) Mark Williams, Trustee, Dave Rose, PER, Peter Lebejko, Exalted Ruler, Dick Kozek, PER, and Dave Overton, The Groton Lodge of Medical Elks reported its charitable activities for the Leading Knight, at the CT Children’s Center in Hartford.

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2007-08 Lodge of hours and he Grotonfiscal Lodgeyear. of Elks, heldmembers its fund raiser,donated enabling it tothousands award Scholarship Fund. thousands of dollars ofto its community programs.

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Officers and In(l-r) September, Williams, Dave members Rose, PER, Peterin Lebejko, Ruler, Dick Exalted Trustee, Ruler Peter participated the Mystic Exalted annual Soccer Shoot for youth and Lebejko, is pleased to report chari- Overton, Memorial Day Parade. Knight, at the hosted CT Elks East District Kozek, PER, anditsDave Leading CTtheChildren’s table activities for Center the 2007-08 Medical in fiscal Hartford.On June 16, the Lodge was host to Soccer Shoot. The Lodge voted to

year. Lodge members donated thousands of hours and thousands of dollars to its various community programs.

The Lodge is the sponsor of Groton Boy Scout Troop 13-G. It provides the charter and its weekly meeting site. Lodge representatives

a busload of veterans from the Rocky Hill Veteran’s Home. They were treated to a chicken barbeque and a comedian. The Lodge honored our flag with the annual Flag Day Service, sent $1,000 to Kansas tornado relief and provided $400 in schol-

provide a meeting place for the Groton VFW and made donations to the American Cancer Society, Lower Mystic Cemetery Association and Waterford Country Day School.

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ine unquiet photographic landscapes by Rhode Island artist Denny Moers are currently on view at the Custom House Maritime Museum. "Denny Moers' charged, lyrical works feel just right for our uneasy times," said New London Maritime Society director Susan Tamulevich. "They are emotional translations of the visual world, depicting flooded fields, swarming birds, and transcendent trees." Waterworks & Beeches will remain on view at the Custom House museum through December 20.

Dates of the seven 'waterworks' images in the exhibition range from 1994 to 2018.

These pieces are monoprints, meaning that each work is a unique, irreproducible image; the variation in photographs happens during the printing process. Two additional works in the show are limitededition Archival Pigment Prints (of photographic monoprints) of beech trees —images Moers created in collaboration with the late poet C.D. Wright, and which are included in her 2019 book Casting Deep Shade: An Amble. Before Wright's unexpected death in 2016, Wright was in the midst of a loving exploration of the beech tree. She called upon Moers, her

Tree in Salt Marsh #1, 2015, photographic monoprint by Denny Moers is on display at the Custom House Maritime Museum. neighbor, to share in that exploration.

Denny Moers' work has been deeply affected by both music and poetry. He writes, "[The process of] photographing and printing have always been that of transformation from the literal to the imagined, and from the seen to the felt."

In this exhibition, the Custom House Maritime Museum is pleased to present a first survey of Denny Moers' water-related images. All works are available for purchase.

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by Roger Zotti h a t D r. H e r m a n J. Wi l l iams, who resides in Nashville TN, found most challenging about writing his book, the deeply personal and superbly crafted Clear! Living the Life You Didn’t Dream Of, was his realization “I couldn’t write it by himself” and “I needed a guide and a ghost writer to listen to the story and commit it to paper for me. It took me 17 years to figure that out.”

More: He lear ned f rom the w r iting exper ience that “ever ybody has a stor y that needs to be heard, and people are really resonating with my vision of kindness for all. If it wasn’t for that one random act of kindness—which was getting cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a stranger after my cardiac

a r rest— I wou ld n’t be here today to share my story.” Too, he learned that his son Cole, 21, who is attending Case Western Reserve University, “used my precarious health status to deeply appreciate people in the moment,” and that his wife Jeannie doesn’t, as she said, “take anything for granted” because “basically [Herman] died and was brought back to life,” and that life is “delicate and precious.”

“Clear!” deals with how, D. Williams said, “I overcame many obstacles to reach my dream career of being an Orthopedic Surgeon and my dream job, which was to be the team doctor for the Los Angeles Lakers. I share the events that stopped these dreams and how midstream I suffered from a cardiac arrest during my orthopedic

“You can survive trauma and create new dreams for yourself....”

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Saturday, Oct.19, is the Annual Scarecrows and Cocoa at the Leffingwell House Museum.

Start with a Scavenger hunt in the Business sponsored Scarecrow Garden and craft a cornhusk doll. Be amazed as blacksmith Brian Dimmock recreates metal items from the Leffingwell Collection. During your tour of the circa 1675 house, watch the Art of making chocolate in the Summer Kitchen with Chocolatier Robert Lecce, then experience a cocoa tasting to select the Leffingwell cocoa recipe for 2019. Finish your tour by listening to the delightful tales of storyteller Morning Star. 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit www.leffingwellhousemuseum.org.

Clear contains nine chapters (along with a moving Eulogy to his father, Herman Johnny Williams). In the chapter titled “The Awakening” Dr. Williams, at 55, writes he had an epiphany and “felt my mind, my heart, and my spirit all simultaneously open like a giant camera shutters. It awakened me to my life’s true purpose and passion.”

He asked himself, “How could I have, for so many years, allowed the curse of negative thinking rob me of appreciating the countless blessings being showered on me all day long? And how I could teach this to others? How could I use my experience to help others live with compassion and gratitude?”

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It then segues into how prayer, focus, love and direction from my wife, set me on a new path that is turning out to be more powerful than I ever could have imagined.”

He wrote Clear! he explained, “to inspire others who have encountered trauma in their lives and as a result it completely upset their dreams.” He continued: “I want to instill hope in others and educate them on the fact that you can survive trauma and create new dreams for yourself and your family,” adding “after all, life is friggin’ tough and we need inspiration from others to get through the tough times.”

(That’s one reason why he has read and praises the commercially and critically acclaimed book Becoming by Michelle Obama, whom he regards as “a great leader and true inspiration.”)

Church World Service celebrates 50 years of the CROP HUNGER WALK on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Mystic. The CROP Hunger Walk begins at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mystic. Rector Tom Adams and the “CROP” committee opens the event with kickoff remarks, prayer and trumpets. There will be representation from up to 16 local congregations participating. President Clare Rogers of Mystic Area Ecumenical Council sponsors the walk which is the 42nd year in the Mystic Area. The walk departs from Pearl Street at St. Marks and goes to Noank Baptist Church and back. Most walkers will complete the total of 6 miles. The CROP Hunger Walk raises funds for Church World Service and represents all denominations with worldwide assistance for disasters. There is hope that the Mystic walk will beat last year’s total of more than $10,000. For more information, contact Julie Evans at 860.889.1636.

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residentSports Quiz Bryce Harper set a major-league 1. Washington's mark in 2017 for most runs scored in the month of April (32). Who had held the record?

the 1960s, three major-league pitchers compiled 2. In seasons in which they won at least 20 more games than they lost. Name two of them.

succeeded Woody Hayes as head coach of the 3. Who Ohio State Buckeyes football team? was the last time before 2019 that the New 4. When York Islanders were swept in an NHL playoff series?

Answers: 1. Colorado's Larry Walker, with 29 in 1997.

2. Whitey Ford in 1961 (25-4), Sandy Koufax in 1962 (25-5) and Denny McLain in 1968 (31-6).

3. Earle Bruce, who coached the Buckeyes from 1979 to 1987.

4. It was 1994, versus the New York Rangers.

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r a d i t i o n a l l y, t r o p h y anglers catch some of the largest striped bass of the season at the end of October.

With the full Hunter’s Moon on the 13th, the bite should be on.

During the waxing moon at the beginning of the month, war m waters have been producing some fine fishing.

Pink flies resembling shrimp a re at t r a ct i ng a va r iet y of stripers on the Narrow River, a c c ord i ng t o r e p or t s f rom the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association and other fly fishers.

Off Block Island, light-tackle anglers aboard the charter boat Harley have been catching large stripers, says Chris Willi of Block Island FishWorks.

In Connecticut, Pat Abate of Rivers End Tackle reported that a variety of bass were biting early this month at the mouth of the Connecticut River and in Plum Gut. Bluef i sh h ave not b e e n abundant, he said, but there have been schools of blues in the waters off Watch Hill.

Scup, or porgies, and sea bass have been biting right into

Tom Meade Author Essential Fly Fishing October.

Aut umn stor ms make offshore fishing iffy. When the weather was clear, however, tuna fishing was great aboard the Frances Fleet. Following a trip offshore, Capt. Frank Blount said, “We picked away on a few fish on the troll up to 75 pounds. Once we threw the hook for the night we had six fish on right away. There were fish on both bait and jigs. We did hook up to one swordfish but it was lost due to tangles...We had three other swords on and landed one around 90 pounds.

“Around 5:00 AM, someone rang the dinner bell and it was an all-out blitz. We boated 30 yellowfin [tuna] in under an hour. High hook on the jig had six fish...Everyone went home with nice bags of tuna loins.’’

Freshwater f ish i ng is i m p r ov i n g , a n d i n R h o d e Island, the Division of Fish and Wildlife is stocking trout for fall fishing. Stocked-trout waters popular with Rhode Island and Connecticut anglers include the Pawcatuck and Wood rivers which f low th rough several communities, Meadowbrook Pond i n R ich mond, a nd Breakheart and Browning Mill ponds in Exeter.

If you're plan ning to go f r e shwat e r f i sh i ng, ple a s e remember that this has been a year with significantly elevated Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) activity in Rhode Island and Connecticut. EEE is a rare but serious illness that occurs when people a re bit ten by infected mosquitoes. The risk from mosquito-borne disease will continue until the first hard frost.

Have a wonderful autumn and winter. We’ll see you next spring.

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by Sarah Smith he New England Science and Sai l i ng Foundat ion ( N ESS) hosted a Kids Fishing Tourney at City Pier in New London on Saturday, September 28th. This was their third year hosting the event and it was the most successful tournament yet, “reeling” in over sixty participants. The event was open to participants of all experience levels and supplies were provided for the kids including fishing poles and bait.

Participants had an hour and a half to catch as many fish as they could, with prizes going to those who caught the biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish.

Spike Lobdell, President and CEO of NESS, explained that “the event originally started out with teaching middle school students from Bennie Dover Jackson how to fish during the weekdays, and then we opened it up to the public to try to get as many kids out near the water as possible to learn to fish.” Spike explained that the goal is to get the community more involved and to give kids who have always wanted to fish the opportunity to learn how.

This event was made possible due to the huge support from the community including Barbara Neff, the event coordinator for the City of New London, along with the generous bait and prize donations f rom A.W. Marina, and volunteers from the New London Police Department, the New London Fire Department, NESS SEA AmeriCorps members including Colleen Boken, and other community par tners. Michael Pa s sero, Mayor of New L ondon ,

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A’mariyah Richards excited as she catches her first fish, and it was a big one, ten inches long. introduced the participants to the day’s events, and thanked the event organizers and volunteers and “mother nature for the beautiful weather.”

The large community support and involvement helped to make this a fun day for the kids–they were “hooked!”

Volunteers from the New London Police and Fire Departments helped the kids set up their fishing gear and learn how to fish, while volunteers from NESS and AmeriCorps made sure to measure, log, and photograph each catch before releasing the fish back into the Thames River.

Diane Womack, owner of Diane’s Bait, Tackle & Charters in New London, also volunteered to teach the kids how to fish.

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Portuguese Fish Fry photo by the B.D. MacMahon (l-r) Mark Rizzo, Tina Rizzo, Elaine Rizzo, Kim Handley, and Sharon Bolduc. People from east and west of the Stonington Borough are coming to the Portuguese fish fry for seafood dinners. The fish fry runs Fridays until November 22nd, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

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by Sarah Smith onquel Jones is The Connecticut Sun’s All-Star forward who set a WNBA season high and is a native of the Bahamas. Jones has a personal connection to Hurricane Dorian which struck the Bahamas in early September, and she has assisted in relief efforts for the Bahamas. Jones has personally raised over $46,000 to provide funds for those in need who are still recovering from the hurricane. Sarah Smith had the opportunity to interview Jonquel Jones right after the professional women’s basketball team scored a spot in the 2019 WNBA finals to get some good news about Jonquel’s hurricane relief efforts and learn more about her professional career.

Sarah Smith: What is your personal connection to the Bahamas and to Hurricane Dorian?

Jonquel Jones: I am Bahamian. I was born and raised in the Bahamas and my family still lives in the Bahamas. I have some family living in Atlanta and the rest of them live in the Grand Bahamas which is the second island to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. My family is okay - my parents are staying with me until the Island gets back together and my sisters are staying with family in Atlanta.

Sarah: What are you and your team doing to support Hurricane Dorian relief efforts?

Jonquel: I started a GoFundMe page and use that money to try to give back to people in the Bahamas. The team is selling “House of Jones” t-shirts and all of the proceeds from the sales of the t-shirts are going to hurricane relief efforts and giving money back to the Bahamas. Also, all of the cash sales the team made from tickets from our first playoff game are being donated to Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts.

Sarah: How can the public get involved in supporting Hurricane relief efforts for the Bahamas?

Jonquel: If you want to donate money to help support the relief efforts, you can go to my GoFundMe page called “Help My Bahamas” by Jonquel Jones.

Sarah: What do you feel is your greatest professional accomplishment?

Jonquel: Right now it's getting to the championship! Before it would have been being an all-star. Especially the first year I was an all-star, I had a really good game, but we didn’t win; but if we did, I would have walked away all-star MVP. Right now it is the opportunity to win a championship!

Sarah: What has been your greatest challenge as an athlete?

Jonquel: All WNBA players are going overseas. We have dual-seasons and don’t have the opportunity to have an off-season to perfect our skills. We have a very small window where we can improve our games so you end up going back to your

Jonquel Jones is The Connecticut Sun’s All-Star forward who set a WNBA season high. tendencies.

Sarah: Do you have a philosophy on how to strategize during games?

Jonquel: No, but the main thing is focusing on the things we know have gotten us to where we are; and the consistent thing for us has been that we have been very good defensively and it has allowed us to take it to another level offensively.

Sarah: Did you have anybody in your life who influenced you or acted as a mentor to you while pursuing your basketball career?

Jonquel: Many people–my dad was a basketball coach so I used to play nightly basketball when I was growing up. I learned the game from him and asked him questions about the game. My coach, Moon McPhee, from back home, and his daughter Yolett, who is the women’s basketball head coach at Ole Miss [at the University of Mississippi], they taught me a lot about the game. He [Moon] was the coach and sacrificed his time and made sure I had everything to take my game to the next level.

Sarah: What advice would you give to young athletes seeking to play basketball professionally?

Jonquel: Do not give up on your dreams!

It’s not always going to be easy but if you really want it just stick to it – persistence and consistency are the two main keys.

Sarah: Do you have any future plans or goals regarding your professional career in the next five years?

Jonquel: Win the championship, stay healthy with the double seasons, and continue to just roll both offensively and defensively.

Sarah: What do you like the best about your job?

Jonquel: I love it, it was something I've wanted to do since I was a little kid, and so for me I am literally living my dreams.

I get to exercise as a job and stay healthy, and I don’t think I could ever be the type of person that sits behind a desk all day - that would kill me!

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Han is house, crate and leash trained and just an all around good boy.

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Han is fostered in Norwich and his adoption fee is $400.00. He is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and on preventatives.

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Twentiethcentury designers became adventurous and made tables that were placed on the backs of two carved statues or on a series of geometric shaped blocks. Perhaps the strangest t able seen recently is t he "Foot Art" side table. It has a f lat top, one drawer with a human nose for a handle, and a resi n foot for the ba se. T he la rge foot i n a bl u e b o o t supports the top on three metal rods s t r e t ch i n g u p f r o m the inside of the boot. It was sold by Burchard Galleries in Florida.

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DEAR PAWS: I really want a pet, but our apartment doesn't allow them. My mom told me that I could volunteer at a local animal shelter instead. What kind of work would I do as a volunteer? — Amy in Bridgewater, MA DE A R F RUST R AT E D: There is always a variety of jobs for volunteers to do at animal shelters. T hese are usually assigned by the shelter manager or supervisor and are based on the tasks that need to be done and the age and ability of the volunteers.

Now, keep in mind that not all volunteers get to work directly with animals in the shelter. That's

especially true if they're brandnew or if they're younger than 17.

Instead, they may be assigned to handle tasks like cleaning, sorting through donated items or other jobs that don't have direct contact with the animals.

I f yo u a r e a s s ig n e d t o work with animals, you may be socializing with kit tens, walking dogs outside, or feeding the animals in their cages or kennels—the list of needed tasks is long and never ends. That's why most animal shelters require you to commit to a set number of hours per week or month.

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Volunteering at a Shelter —maybe two hours a week, but they'll rely on you to be there when you say you will.

Look up nearby shelters online and contact them about volunteer opportunities. Many have web pages with instructions on how to volunteer, which will help you decide how you'd like to help.

And of course, shelters take donations of blankets, toys, pet food and cash, so if you aren't able to volunteer directly, consider a fundraising or toy collection drive instead.

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ver wonder who invented the table? The ea rliest t ables seem to have been used by the ancient Egyptians, although they did not sit near it; they used the f lat top to hold things. It was not u nt il t he d ays of the Greeks and Romans that tables were used in a house near a seated person. By the Middle Ages, large tables were used for banquets and there were special rules about the seating. But today we can find many tables made for specif ic tasks, like sewing, d i n i ng, pl ay i ng g a me s or holding a candle, a lamp or a special ornament. Tables

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Streep, Oscar's most nominated actress (17 nominations and three wins), who stars in The Laundromat, now in limited release in theaters and available Oct. 8 for online viewing through Netflix, likes having both options.

"If you want to see it on the big screen, you want to be first," she says. "But Netflix is in 133 million households globally. It'll reach places it would not normally have been found."

residentHoroscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A changing situation calls for a change in plans. Although you might prefer the schedule you had already worked up, you could do better by agreeing to make the needed adjustments.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Cheer up, Kitty Cat! That low feeling will begin to ebb by midweek, and you should be back in the social swirl in time for the weekend. A long-postponed deal could be starting up again.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That once seemingly rocksolid proposition you favored might be hiding some serious flaws. Take time to check it more carefully and question anything that seems out of kilter.

V I RG O (Aug ust 23 to September 22) Goi ng too fast and too far on too little knowledge could be risky. Best to slow down and check for any gaps in your information. It's what you don't know that could hurt you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Finish up those lingering tasks so that you can then arrange to spend some time in quiet reflection. This will go a long way in restoring both your physical and spiritual energies.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A family situation could heat up and boil over unless you deal with it as soon as possible. Try to persuade other family members to work with you to help cool things down.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Trying to make peace among quarreling family members, friends or colleagues can be tough. Expect some resistance, maybe even some expressions of resentment. But stay with it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Changing your mind doesn't have to be a problem once you realize that you might have good and sufficient cause to do so. Make your explanations clear and complete. Good luck.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unkept promise can be irksome and easily raise the Archer's ire.

But instead of getting into a confrontation, take time to check why someone you relied on came up short.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A new workplace distraction creates an unnecessary delay. The sooner you deal with it, the better for all concerned.

A personal matter also should be attended to as soon as possible.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Once again, the Aquarian's gift for applying both practical and creative methods to resolve a situation makes all the difference. Personal relationships thrive during the weekend.

PI S C E S ( Fe br ua r y 19 to March 20) A relationship appears to be losing its oncestrong appeal for reasons that might be different from what you think. An open and honest talk could lead to some surprising revelations.

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Answer to 10/2/19 puzzle Brendan Dyer set the new world record last month by spear fishing this 25.1 pounds blackfish off the beach in New London. It measured 31.75 inches long. Dyer tracked the fish for over an hour before finally getting his shot.

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Red Cross Blood Donation

OCT. 19

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Colchester Volunteer Fire Department, Groton. www.RedCrossBlood.org

HEMPSTED HALLOWEEN

Waterworks & Beeches

Runs through Dec. 20, Custom House Maritime Museum, New London. www.nlmaritimesociety.org

Experience the City's oldest house at twilight and get into the spirit of the season. Meet ghosts of New London’s past. Hear their tales and talk with them if you dare. Visit our stone house and make s’mores over an open fire.

The event is $5 per person. The event is sponsored by the Chelsea Groton Foundation.

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM THE HEMPSTED HOUSE 11 HEMPSTED STREET NEW LONDON

Flicks: Pavarotti

6:00 PM, Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester.

860.537.5752

OCTOBER 17 Eat Well, Live Well

5:45 PM - 7:30 PM, CT Cancer Foundation's Art Gallery, Old Saybrook. www.ctcancerfoundation.org

www.ctlandmarks.org

860.443.7949

Art-Bar Happy Hour

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

Red Cross Blood Donation

1:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Groton City Municipal Building, Groton. www.RedCrossBlood.org

OCTOBER 18 Fall Sale

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St. Mary's Church, Groton. 860.445.1446

Interactive Lantern Tour

6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, & 7:30 PM, Academy Building, Clinton. www.kidzkonnectionct.org

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Leffingwell House, Norwich. www.leffingwellhousemuseum.org

Little Red Schoolhouse

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. www.clintoncthistory.org/events

Interactive Lantern Tour

6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, & 7:30 PM, Academy Building, Clinton. www.kidzkonnectionct.org

Our Inheritance Exhibition 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, opening reception, Hygienic Art, New London. www.hygienic.org

The White Family Exhibition 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, opening reception, Hygienic Art, New London. www.hygienic.org

Spooky Science

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Niantic www.childrensmuseumsect.org

Quilts Along the Thames

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, St. David's Episcopal Church, Gales Ferry www.thamesvalleyquiltersguild.com

Heroic Halloween Fun

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

Mystery Gala

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Shennecossett Yacht Club, Groton www.averycopphouse.org/events

Bozrah Fridays, 4 - 7pm, Maples Farm Park, 45 Bozrah St. through Oct. Groton Tuesdays, 3 - 6 pm, Washington Park, 156 Meriden St., through Oct. 29

New London Tree Walk

An Exhibition of Botanical Art

Annual Paws to Celebrate Pets

Mystic

Artist’s Talk

Tuesdays, 2 - 6 pm, Quiambaug Fire House, 50 Old Stonington Rd., through Oct. 20

5:00 PM –7:00 PM, Congregational Church of North Stonington 860.535.0379 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Public Library of New London. www.plnl.org

Supervillians of Yesteryear

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

A Hempsted Halloween

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, The Hempsted Houses, New London.

860.443.7949

CROP Hunger Walk

Scarecrows & Cocoa

8:30 AM - 1K for Kids; 9:00 AM 5K for all ages, Great Neck School, Niantic. 860.705.9711

Costume Days!

Soup-A-Thon

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, St. Mary's Church, Groton. 860.445.1446

Run For Your Life! 5K Race

Red Cross Blood Donation

OCTOBER 20

Fall Sale

Farmers’ Markets

Pork Roast Dinner

OCTOBER 19 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, The United Church of Stonington.

860.353.0879

OCTOBER 26

1:00 PM, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Mystic.

860.889.1636

Superhero Sundays

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

OCTOBER 21 Welcome to the Graveyard 6:30 PM, Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester.

860.537.5752

Mother Goose & More

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Otis Library, Norwich. www.otislibrarynorwich.org

ESL Classes

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Public Library of New London. www.plnl.org

OCTOBER 22 Faerie House Workshop

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

11:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Groton Town Police, Groton. www.RedCrossBlood.org

Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Niantic 860.445.0280

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, CT Cancer Foundation's Art Gallery, Old Saybrook. www.ctcancerfoundation.org

10:00 AM - 3:00, PM, Boilermakers Lodge 614, Groton 860.445.0280

OCTOBER 23

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme. www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

Flicks: Angel of Mine

6:00 PM, Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester.

860.537.5752

OCTOBER 24 Empower Together

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Public Library of New London. www.plnl.org

Lyme Art Association Artists 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Valentine H. Zahn Community Gallery, Westbrook. www.lymeartassociation.org

Eat Well, Live Well

5:45 PM - 7:30 PM, CT Cancer Foundation's Art Gallery, Old Saybrook. www.ctcancerfoundation.org

OCTOBER 25 Quilts Along the Thames

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, St. David's Episcopal Church, Gales Ferry www.thamesvalleyquiltersguild.com

Red Cross Blood Donation 12:45 PM - 6:00 PM, Niantic Community Church, Niantic. www.RedCrossBlood.org

Sensory Friendly Evening

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Niantic www.childrensmuseumsect.org

Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra 7:30 PM, Garde Arts Center, New London. www.ectsymphony.com

OCTOBER 27 Annual Paws to Celebrate Pets

11:00 AM - 3:00, PM, Boilermakers Lodge 614, Groton 860.445.0280

Costume Days!

Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Niantic www.childrensmuseumsect.org

OCTOBER 28 Young Engineers’ Club

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, The Mystic & Noank Library www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

Adult Trivia Night

5:30 PM, The Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton www.hchlibrary.org

New London Wednesdays, 3 - 6 pm, L+M Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., through Oct. 30 Fridays, 3 - 6 pm, Williams Park, through Oct. 25 Niantic Thursdays, 3 - 6 pm, Methodist St. Parking Lot, through Oct. 24 Norwich Mondays & Fridays, 10 am 1 pm, Parking Lot, 401 Thames St., through Oct. 29 Old Saybrook Saturdays & Wednesdays, 9 am - 12:30 pm. Parking Lot, 210 Main St., through Oct. 31 Putnam

Tween Book Club: Jinx

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Otis Library, Norwich. www.otislibrarynorwich.org

Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm, 18 Kennedy Dr., through Oct. 26

OCTOBER 29

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Uniting East and West

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by Roger Zotti ward winning author Ke i t a Na g a no s a id his latest novel, the absorbing The Sea of Japan (SparkPress), is about a young woman named Lindsey who, “af ter f leei ng a d isast rou s teaching job and relationship in Boston, follows her best friend Judy to Japan to take part in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching program.” Her assignment takes “her to Hime, a small fishing village.”

Keita continued: “She begins teaching there but feels more lost than ever before. One morning a young fisherman named Ichiro saves her life after she falls into the sea. She and Ichiro become friends through their shared love of the ocean. With his help, Lindsey gets accepted into Hime’s tight-knit fishing

community.”

Lindsey, the novel’s narrator and main character, “lear ns Hime is in trouble because their neighbor Nanae is overfishing t h e i r s h a r e d b a y,” K e i y a explained, “and Hime’s fishing industry is crumbling. Lindsey tries to save Hime by enlisting the help of an ex-boyfriend; a rival town leader who doesn’t have as much power as he thinks; business-savvy and pastramiob s e s s e d Ju d y; a nd q u ie t , confident Ichiro. If Lindsey can’t save Hime, she’ll lose the place and the people that have begun to feel like home to her.”

Keita wrote his superbly crafted, smartly paced novel because “I have not found a good English novel about the modern cross culture between America and Japan….I have written many novels in Japan, so I could have

“…a male author writing in a female voice” — Keita Nagano perhaps published it in Japanese and converted it into English later.

But I don’t much like translations.

They sound too foreign for me.

Though English is not my mother tongue, I started writing this story

in English. Because the story is set in Japan, it’s a foreign story to some extent…. I have dedicated my life to unite west and east, and my latest novel is going to be the first English book written by a Japanese author in English, in the American publishing history, if you exclude all translated books.”

The biggest challenge in writing his novel, he said, involved “a male author writing in a female voice.

Thus, there’s a big chance the reader may feel the ‘artificialness’ in the tone of the voice,” adding in “my other books I found it difficult to make female characters sound real in their gender.”

Keita doesn’t have to worry about his female characters’ voices in The Sea of Japan, howeve r. T hey’re sp ot on , especially Lindsey’s. Consider the following passage, where Lindsey reveals to us the most

hor rif ic moment of her life, the fatal automobile accident claiming her parents’ lives when she was a teenager: “Out of my strong desire, unbelievable fear, and sense of loneliness, I further developed my photog raphic memory skill….I drew more into myself. I believed that memory was the only protection I needed. [It] helped distract me at school when the loss became too much….It gave me the lifeline I needed. Without it, I’m not sure how I would have survived the worst period of my life.”

Suggestion: Read the passage aloud several times and you’ll hear that Lindsey’s voice sounds as authentically American as any character in, say, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of Keita’s favorite American writers.

The Sea of Japan is available at www.amazon.com.

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Are You A Victim?

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h you poor e m p a t h y a n d /o r victim. Quit sympathy with b e i ng a their sad stories or martyr. Next thing drama. They yearn that’s going to to feel cared for by happen is you’re other people. going to get nailed People who play on a cross.” victim frequently Has anyone make excuses said something about why they l i ke t h a t t o yo u? couldn’t get a task If so, you may be done on time, if at occasionally playing all, and it’s almost Neil Rosenthal victim—or adopting a lway s s o m e o n e a victim mentality. e l s e’s f a u l t .

Most people have done so f rom Seldom do they take responsibility time to time. But the difference and ow n up to their mistakes or between having a victim mentality, failings. They are often insecure, playing victim and being a victim is explaining away words or behaviors significant. instead of acknowledging an error, A victim is someone who has inaccuracy or miscalculation. And been t aken advant age of, or has they frequently blame other people endured unwanted and undeserved for how they feel. abuse, loss, injur y, accident or a T here a re several t h i ngs you disaster that they could not have could do if you’d like to get out of the prevented. They have gone through victim mentality of feeling powerless m isfor t u ne a nd f requently have and helpless, or if you’d like to stop the need for other people to have playing victim with other people. compassion toward them.

First, pay attention to the different Someone with a victim mentality ways you sidestep accountability. f e e l s p o w e r l e s s a n d h e l p l e s s . You can take control back over your They assume they have very little life by accepting responsibility for power or inf luence, and therefore what you say, what you do (or don’t f r e q u e nt ly d o n’t a c t t o ch a nge do), and how you feel. Didn’t get negative situations or events. They that job? Redouble your efforts and a r e ge ne r a l ly p o or r isk t a ke r s , go after another, and keep doing that because they assume bad outcomes. until you succeed. The world isn’t They view other people as more against you, you’re just giving up powerful, more in control and better too easily, and with not enough of a able t o ef fe ct ively r ig ht what’s fight. wrong. As a result, they tend to be Practice good self-care activities: passive, routinely feeling that they p ay at t e nt io n t o you r d ie t a nd are not responsible for what happens nutrition, exercise, try yoga, learn in their life, and they frequently to meditate, go to therapy, journal have feelings of pessimism, shame, you r e mot ion s, go d a nci ng a nd depression and despair. They often practice positive encouraging selffeel st uck, and have a hard time talk. Part of empowering yourself is t a k i ng s t e p s t o ge t t he m s elve s recognizing that you are the master unstuck. They are often angr y at of your own fate. And each night, as themselves, and self-berating. your head hits the pillow but before Someone who plays victim, on you sleep, recount everything you the other hand, acts or presents as a did or that happened to you that day victim, but is really making excuses that you’re appreciative of or grateful because they don’t want to be held for. Feeling grateful is a surefire way responsible for what they did or of not feeling like a victim. didn’t do. They are seeking your attention, and they want you to feel Neil Rose nthal i s a lice n se d sorry for them—because they feel m a r r i a ge a n d fa m il y t h e r a p i s t sorry for themselves. They hope you in Westminster. He is the author will be less likely to criticize them of the #1 bestselling book: Love, or ask them to do anything. They Sex, and Staying Warm: Creating often feel like other people are more a V i t a l R e l a t i o n s h i p . C o n t a c t fortunate than they are, or that the h i m a t 3 0 3 .75 8 . 8 777 o r v i s i t world is against them. So they solicit coloradomarriageretreats.com.

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Alicia Keys Buys Razor House

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ts sleek contemporary lines and commanding views over the Pacific Ocean have graced the pages of cutting-edge magazines and websites around the world, in addition to a starring role in Visa Black Card and Calvin Klein television commercials. The "Girl on Fire" and 15-time-Grammy-winner, Alicia Keys, is the big winner once again and holds the keys to the Razor House as its new owner. Designed by Wallace E. Cunningham in La Jolla, CA, it was on the market originally at $45 million, then at $30 million, reduced to $24.995 million, with Keys paying $20.8 million.

Built in 2007, the Razor House extends several stories below the original surface so that each roof forms a terrace to the adjacent upper floor. The center of the structure is essentially hollowed out creating a perimeter house wrapped around an open courtyard. The main house has 10,240 square feet of living space including two master suites, two additional bedrooms, six baths, two steam rooms/ showers, gym, roof-top spa and built-in

Alicia Keys has purchased the ultracontemporary Razor House located on California's Pacific Coast. outdoor BBQ. Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys has scored one of today's contemporary masterpieces for $20.8 million, originally listed at $45 million, and conveyed with a guarantee of spectacular sunsets. It is located in La Jolla near Torrey Pines Golf Course, Del Mar Racetrack, and the La Jolla Playhouse. Josh Altman and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman were the brokers for the sale.

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Revive Perennials

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all is the best time to divide spring and summer blooming perennials that are overcrowded, dead in the center, failing to flower or flopping open.

Wait until spring to dig and divide fall or summer blooming perennials that were not moved the previous fall.

These are guidelines that increase success, but most gardeners have found that the best time to divide is when you have the time and can provide good, proper postFall is the time to dig and divide peonies if you transplanting care. need to move or want to divide them to make Use a sharp-edged shovel to dig more plants. the perennial, roots and all, out of the ground. Lift the clump out of the soil and use a linoleum, garden knife or drywall saw to cut the plant into smaller sections.

Some gardeners prefer to use two garden forks placed back to back in the center of the clump and then pry the perennial apart into two pieces. Continue the process until the desired size and number of divisions is achieved.

Discard and compost the dead center. Divide the remaining plant into four, six or eight pieces. The smaller the divisions, the longer it will take for the plants to reach mature size.

Larger divisions may quickly grow, fill the space and need to be divided sooner.

You can plant one of the divisions back into its original location. Use the others to fill voids, expand existing gardens or start a new bed or border. Just make sure to match the plant with its desired growing conditions.

No matter how you plan on using the divisions you should prepare the soil first.

Add compost, peat moss or other organic matter to the top 8 to 12 inches of soil. Plant the divisions at the same depth they were growing in the garden. Water thoroughly at planting and throughout the fall or subsequent growing season whenever the top few inches of soil starts to dry.

Take advantage of the warm soil and cool air of fall to dig, divide and transplant overcrowded and struggling perennials. Your efforts will be rewarded with better looking and more floriferous gardens.

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Eastern Students Perform

The 3 O'clock Band at Eastern Connecticut State University is a jazz combo that plays music from a variety of eras.

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he 3 O'clock Band at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its fall 2019 season of performance. The band is a jazz combo that plays music from a variety of eras including contemporary jazz and rock discoveries.

Clancy Bened ict , ' 20 of Waterford, who majors in Music and plays the piano, guitar, and bass.

"I started playing piano at age 6 and have since learned multiple digital audio workstations for recording and processing modern day music."

T. Venlo Odom, '21 of Norwich, who majors in music and plays the

Drums.

Led by Professors Anthony Cornicello and Frederick O'Neal, the 3 O'clock Band performs at venues on campus and within the community.

Students of the band are encouraged to conduct the combo; appointed student directors and assistants lead the music.

Eastern's music program supports a variety of musical ensembles, small and large, classical and non-classical.

Ensemble experience teaches valuable lessons in teamwork, commitment and individual responsibility. Ensembles are open to all easter n students regardless of major.

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