November 2014 The R Post Road Thanks to our advertisers this magazine is FREE Review SERVING THE FINE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT SINCE 1993 Help your neighbors. Please add Care & Share food and gift items to your Thanksgiving and Holiday shopping list. Matthew Duman presents The Gargoyles of Yale University at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library. See story on page 38 ELECTIONS OVER THE YEARS by Olive Tubbs Chendali In this National Election year our newspapers, radio, mail and TV bring news of candidates - informative - speculative and sometimes, borderline-libelous! By the time the November Election Day arrives we are generally so confused and unbelieving that we enter our polling place feeling that we must vote - but with few convictions. It was not always thus! When the Town of East Lyme was formed on May 25, 1839 and our first Town Meeting and Election was called for June 1, 1839 (within 10 days of the adoption of the Legislative Charter creating the Town) I am sure it was with great enthusiasm that people assembled. It was in the Baptist Meetinghouse in Flanders on Meeting House Hill - now called Niantic Hill (for what reason I do not know) that the Election was held. In addition to 5 Selectmen, Town Clerk, Treasurer and Tax Collector, Constables and Grad Jurors, there were elected men to now-obsolete offices: Tithingmen - Hayward Sealer of Weights and Measures - Key Keepers. continued page 14 Care & Share of East Lyme is hopeful that once again the generosity of the community will fill its shelves and freezers with food and gift items for their holiday gift store. Drop offs can be made every Saturday from 11am to 1pm at the pantry at 12 Roxbury Road in Niantic. Turkeys, stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes as well as canned fruits and vegetables are needed to fill the more than 100 food baskets that will be distributed to clients in East Lyme, Niantic and Salem. With Christmas right around the corner, the gift drive is in full swing. Their holiday store gives Care & Share clients the ability to ‘shop’ for holiday gifts for family members. All items are given free of charge. This year there is a special need for new toys, clothing and toiletry items for children and teens. Event organizer Pam Kisnneski and a host of volunteers will spend hours creating and stocking the store ensuring everyone will receive a special gift. Other upcoming Care and Share events include Angel Trees located around town, school and organization food drives and our annual fund appeal. Care & Share is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit that operates a year-round food pantry, provides emergency financial, housing and energy assistance, to residents of East Lyme, Niantic and Salem and emergency snacks and clothing to local schoolchildren. More than 93% of the funds they raise go directly to assisting their clients. They are sustained by and for the community. Donations of unexpired packaged food and household staples such as detergent, paper towels and shampoo are accepted at the pantry located at 12 Roxbury Road every Saturday from 11am-1pm. Monetary or gift card donations made can be sent to P.O. Box 114, East Lyme, CT 06333. Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 and donations may be tax deductible. For more information about Care & Share and volunteer opportunities please call 860-739-8502. VETERANS DAY, Nov. 11th HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 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Our veterans greatly appreciate these baskets as many are coming from shelters or transitional housing and have little to nothing to set up a household. The goal is to donate a full bushel basket to the local Veterans Administration each month. This project is expected to continue through 2015. In 2012 this partnership organized a public appeal for winter clothing to assist Hurricane Sandy victims in Breezy Point, NY, and were overwhelmed by the public response. The New London Ancient Order of Hibernians and Hanafin's Pub hope to build upon that success with this humanitarian effort to assist local veterans in need. For information, visit: www.facebook.com/AOHJPH or www.AOHNewLondonCT.myclubcircle.com. 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Call 860-537-1260 and ask about our Specials Managing Man, Manure and Money to Improve Water Quality In Long Island Sound - 1:00-2:30 PM 11/1 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org The European Mapping of Early New England Saturday, Nov. 1, 12:30 pm. at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket - Matthew Edney, Osher Professor in the History of Cartography, Univ. of Southern Maine, and director of the History of Cartography Project, Univ. of Wisconsin, lectures about 16th-18th century maps that Europeans made, discussing the role of Native people in creating colonial knowledge of the landscape. Examples from the Museum’s rare map collection are on view after the presentation.www.pequotmuseum.org (800) 411-9671 ROAST BEEF DINNER - Saturday, November 1st. at the Kari-Hill VFW post 5849, 39 Columbus Ave., Niantic. Doors open at 5:45 PM Dinner is served promptly at 6:30 PM family style. Only $10 gets you roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, bread, soft drink/ coffee and dessert. BYOB. Takeouts may be ordered Saturday by calling 860.739.7364 and picked up between 6:15 and 8 PM. Children less than 12 are only $5. American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet - All You Can Eat - 811, Sun, 11/2 at the American Legion, Unit 128, 16 York Ave. Niantic. Omelets and eggs to order, bacon, sausage, homefries, pancakes, French toast, donuts, bisquits, bagels, fruit cup, juices, coffee, tea, etc. Donation: Adults: $8.00, Children under 10: $3.00. Proceeds benefit veteran, children and community programs. 860-739-2107 Trackrat: Memoir Of A Fan 2-4:00 pm Sunday, November 2 at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Author and editorial cartoonist for the Hartford Courant, Bob Englehart will discuss his new book about his obsession with racecars and local race tracks. He doesn’t focus on NASCAR but rather on those drivers, teams and tracks that are our “neighbors” such as the Waterford Speedbowl, Thompson, Stafford and Lime Rock. A question and answer period will follow the formal presentation. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. 860-444-5805 ¤ PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER Visit www.postroadreview.com THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 4 Regional Events continued Learn to shoot and edit video for your nonprofit or business with your smart phone 9:00-12:00 PM 11/3 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Learn best practices on how to shoot and edit a video using your smart phone. Registration required. Space limited. 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For more information call 860-739-6926 “Me and My Shadow” Wednesday, November 5 – 7:00 p.m. at East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd., Niantic - Join Harvey Snitkin for his twenty-first century one man band and orchestra as he uniquely blends live performance and technology. 860-739-6926 The Estuary Players present: “Fallen Angels”, a comedy by Noel Coward, at 1:30 p.m. on two Thursdays in November, the 6th and the 13th at the Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook - This staged reading comedy is the third production of The Estuary Players. The play is set in London during the 1920’s. A Fluffy, fun and fabulous show, it is one of the best of Noel Coward’s drawing room comedies.The show is open to the public with seating available on a first come-first served basis. Doors open at 1 p.m. www.ecsenior.org 860.388.1611. Ghostly Photographs Program 7 pm. Thursday November 6 at Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme - Do you believe in ghosts? Have you had a paranormal experience you want to share? Julie Griffin will share her experiences of investigating the paranormal in recent years illustrated with her photographs on location. Julie Griffin has investigated locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania. Gettysburg is her favorite location. Her book tells about twelve different investigations and every story has one or more “ghostly” photographs. Registration required by calling 860-434-1684 or visit www.oldlyme.lioninc.org Lecture: Native Americans in Lower Connecticut River Valley 7 p.m. 11/6 at Town Hall, 52 Lyme St., Old Lyme - Professor Pfeiffer will speak about the Native American group of peoples that were here when European explorers and settlers arrived in the 16th century and subsequently “set up shop” in the early 17th century. (860) 767-9763 www.potapaugaudubon.org Science Book Discussion: Global Climate Change/Local Impact Thursday, November 6, 7-8:30 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Waterford marine biologist, Jim Foertch will discuss conditions such as rising sea levels, the growing parasite threats due to warmer waters, the acidifying of oceans and stronger storms and increased storm damage. Multiple copies of a packet of selected readings will be available at the library for reading prior to the discussion. For more information call 860-444-5805 ¤ PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER Visit www.postroadreview.com THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 6 Regional Events continued “Those Who Remain: Remembrance and Reunion after War” at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m. - Ruth W. Crocker will speak about her memoir which describes her experience following her husband’s death in Vietnam and how she found resources for healing. 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The Way We Worked traces historic changes in the American workforce and explores how work became a central element in American culture. Music provided by the United States Coast Guard Band Woodwind Quintet. Refreshments provided by Ella T. Grasso Technical High School Culinary Arts Department. The exhibit is free and open to the public from November 8 through December 21. For more information, call 860-441-6750. CT at Work :On the Job (Historical Songs of American Work) 7:00-8:30 PM 11/7 at The Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - A musical representation of work in America presented by musician Rick Spencer. Listen to songs from farming, canal, railroad, factory, seafaring, mining and other American work traditions! Sponsored in conjunction with the New London County Historical Society. (860) 447-1411 www.plnl.org FREE FALL CONCERT presented by the Noank-Mystic Community Band, 7pm. Friday, Nov. 7 at Groton City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian St. Premiere of Molly’s Suite by George H. Rowe IV. Other selections include: Amazing Grace, Barber of Seville, and Stranger on the Shore. www.noankmysticcommunityband.com SENIORS DANCE 7pm to 10pm. 11/7 at the East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. The Illusions Band will be playing. Tickets sold at the door at 6:30pm. call 860-739-5859 69th Jack Frost Bazaar 9a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, November 8th at Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic - In addition to the usual foods, games, spa packages, personal services and other unique items, this year an Unofficial NCC Dine Out book will be offered. It makes sense to be mindful about holiday shopping . Everyone is looking to simplify their lives and the holidays are no exception. The jewelry at the bazaar is mostly second hand and flies out the doors. The books are pre-read and fill one room to overflowing. Fair trade items are offered in the alternative market section. Home baked goodies are available in the cookie cottage, and in attic treasures there are antiques and vintage items looking for a new home. Handmades celebrate the craft of community coming together to make items that might be cherished for years to come. This is one mindful way to shop for the holidays, but more than that is an experience that many call a holiday tradition and a spirit-filled way to simplify the holiday. Visit their website at www.NianticCommunityChurch.org or call (860)739-6208 St. John’s Basket Bazaar - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8th at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 400 Main Street, Niantic - Check out over fifty quality baskets; peruse Attic Treasures, including gently used jewelry, china and linens; and select a special treat or two to take home from the Bake Sale. Finally, relax and recharge at the Bazaar Luncheon with a bowl of Butternut-Apple Bisque, Chili or Creamy Clam Chowder - - - all homemade and delicious! Plus, you won’t want to miss the Basket Raffle at 1:15 p.m. You could be a ¤ PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER Visit www.postroadreview.com THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 8 Regional Events continued winner even though you need not be present to win! Sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Basket Bazaar is an annual fundraiser in support of its outreach programs. For more information, contact the church office at 860-739-2324 or visit www.stjohnsniantic.org Craft Show, Sat. Nov 8th, 10am - 3pm at the Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Rd. Next to Waterford High School. Free Admission, Free door prize drawing, Free Pedia Vision Eye Screening for young children. Sponsored by Waterford Regional Lions Club. For more info call Lion Sandi Neff at 860-443-4402. Honoring Veterans Powwow Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 am–4 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket - This powwow honors those that have served in the armed forces. Native artists express themselves through traditional arts, regalia, dance, and song. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members and to veterans. Veterans, contact Candyce Testa: (860) 396-6954 or [email protected]. For more information call 800-411-9671 or visit pequotmuseum.org Set-Back/Pitch Tournament on Saturday, November 8th, at a private home in North Franklin, CT, to benefit the children of Nicaragua, sponsored by the Friends of Kilambe, a local non-profit organization dedicated to bringing medical help and clean water to impoverished families in Nicaragua. The Card Tournament is the latest fund-raising effort by the small, local group, who wanted to have a fun event to increase awareness of their activities focused on helping the children and their families of this poor country. The Tournament begins at 6pm with cocktails, registration and lessons on how to play. Included in the event will be 8 rounds of cards, game prizes, a silent auction, food and beverages, at a cost of $35 per person. Plan to come with friends and family to have an enjoyable evening to benefit a good cause. RSVP to Tricia at [email protected]. “Anything Goes” Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London - Cole Porter’s timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece. “Anything Goes” features music and lyrics by Cole Porter; original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; and new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman. Tickets may be purchased by phone during regular box office hours at (860) 444-7373, ext. 1, or online at www.gardearts.org. “Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” — Elaine Bromka - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 in Evans Hall in the Cummings Arts Center on the CT College campus - laine Bromka starred as eight First Ladies opposite Rich Little in the PBS show “The Presidents” and was so intrigued by their stories that she worked with playwright Eric H. Weinberger to create this behind-the-scenes look at Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford. The New York Times described the piece as “biography theater,” with Bromka’s skilled performance weaving the narrative recollections of three great ladies together to provide a “look at the changing roles of women during dynamic times.” “Tea for Three” humanizes the political scene with a story both whimsical and deeply moving, and it’s particularly relevant in this era of heightened politics. Tickets: $18; Seniors: $16; Students: $9. Visit http://onstage.conncoll.edu for additional information about performances and tickets. 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Hours: Friday - Sunday, 9-5 PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER from page 9 Wortmand and Kagey Parrish. With a blend of new Americana and traditional folk music, they create inspired songs that are rooted in the experience and lives of people. For more information call (203) 488-7715 or visit http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk SENIORS UKULELE DEMONSTRATION at Waterford Senior Services at 12:45pm 11/10 for anyone interested in learning how to play. Contact Waterford at 860-444-5839 if you want to attend. HOW TO AVOID FINANCIAL ABUSE Seminar 1pm 11/10 at the East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. 860-739-5859 “Full Speed into the Nuclear Age” Groton at Work 7 p.m. 11/10 at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - The Library received a grant from Connecticut Humanities to record and tell the stories of employees who were at Electric Boat as the Cold War escalated in the 1960s. To date, more than 20 Electric Boat employees, tradespeople, draftsmen, engineers and managers have been interviewed. They include Jane Manley of New London, the second woman draftsman to be hired by Electric Boat; and Michael W. Toner, who joined EB as a test engineer in 1965 and rose through the ranks to become president. All are invited to meet those who were interviewed and hear their stories firsthand. A panel discussion will be moderated by Barbara Nagy. The evening will also feature a display created in conjunction with the oral history project that will include excerpts from the interviews and photos of those who took part. The display will be on view at the Library through December. 860-441-6750. Program: Holiday Florals - combined Duck River and Lyme Garden Clubs meeting - 7 p.m. 11/10 at the Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme - Gary Zinsmeyer, a trained horticulturalist and inventive event florist, gives numerous horticulture lectures and floral arrangement demonstrations to local garden clubs and organizations nationally. We will see six creative arrangements being made to be raffled off at the end of the presentation. Veterans Day Observation on Niantic’s Liberty Green - Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. Honor and remember our veterans at a Veterans Day Observance. In the event of rain, the vigil will move to the American Legion facility on York Ave. www.discovereastlyme.com Wills vs Trusts Wednesday, November 12, 2014 6-8 pm at Waterford Community Center - Probate Judge Matthew Greene explains and highlights the differences between wills and trusts. Please call Senior Services at 860-444-5839 to register. An Education in the Grotesque: The Gargoyles of Yale University with Matthew Duman Wednesday November 12, 2014 at 7 pm. at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme Photographer and author Matthew Duman who will talk on the Gargoyles of Yale University. Using original photographs from his book, Matt explores the artistic, historic, architectural and even humorous significance of these decorative sculptures and their role in communicating the identity of Yale University as a place of learning and enlightenment. Everyone from teens to seniors interested in history, architecture, sculpture or photography will appreciate Matt’s presentation! A book signing will follow his talk. Registration required by calling 860-434-1684 or visit www.oldlyme.lioninc.org to register online under the Events calendar. “Fast Boats. Mud Notes.”An Evening with Bob Evelyn, 7pm, Wednesday. November 12 at Mystic Yachting Center, 100 Essex Street, Mystic, CT (on the grounds of Mystic Shipyard). Evelyn designed and Visit www.postroadreview.com ¤ THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 10 Regional Events continued built sailboats that changed a generation of racing sailors. He was instrumental in creating a world in which Mudheads still play. What is a Mudhead? The Mudheads formed in 1976 to help promote racing and camaraderie. Mudheads have grown into arguably the most active racing fleet in the Northeast with over 60 boats regularly participating in the Donzo Wednesday Night Racing Series. The Mudhead burgee is frequently visible in weekend regattas from Newport to Block Island to City Island. And even around the World. The mission is to promote camaraderie and fun among members by encouraging competitive sailing, managing quality races, fostering member participation in racing at all levels, and hosting memorable social events.Beer and wine will be served. This is open and free to the public but donations for Dillon Fund encouraged. More info: mudhead.org/donations/dillon-fund Poetry Reading with Sue Ellen Thompson Wednesday, November 12 – 7:00 p.m. at East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd., Niantic Sue Ellen Thompson’s poems have been read on National Public Radio by Garrison Keillor, have been featured in U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser’s nationally syndicated newspaper column, and have received numerous awards, including the 1986 Samuel French Morse Prize, the 2003 Pablo Neruda Prize, and two Individual Artist’s Grants from the State of Connecticut. Sue Ellen will read from her anthology of poems. For more information call 860-739-6926 Sci-Fi Book Discussion: Space Merchants by Frederick and C. M. 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For more information call 860-444-5805 Meet Novelist Meredith Sue Willis 4:00pm Thursday, November 13 at The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton - Ms. Willis will discuss ways of Starting Your Novel with aspiring writers, drawing from her book Ten Strategies to Write Your Novel. hchlibrary.org 860-669-2342 Marshview Gallery Artist of the Month Reception: Sister Joan Bernard - Thursday, November 13th from 5-7 pm. at the Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook - Sister Joan Bernard has been painting since her childhood. Most of her paintings are seascapes and she enjoys watercolor, acrylic and pastel. A member of both the Clinton and the Madison Art Society, she resides in Clinton. Everyone is welcome and refreshments are provided. 860-388-1611 An Hour with the Novelist Meredith Sue Willis 7pm Thursday, November 13 at The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton - Ms. Willis will read excerpts from her books and answer questions about her process and life in the publishing world. hchlibrary.org 860-669-2342 Book Discussion - Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools by Diane Ravitch on November 13, at 7 p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - From one of the foremost authorities on education in the United States, Reign of Error is an incisive, comprehensive look at today’s American school system that argues against those who claim it is broken and beyond repair; it is an impassioned but reasoned call to stop the privatization movement that is draining students and funding from our public schools. Ravitch argues that the crisis in American education is not a crisis of academic achievement but a concerted effort to destroy public schools in this country. She makes clear that, contrary to the claims being made, public school test scores and graduation rates are the highest they’ve ever been, and dropout rates are at their lowest point. For more information call 860-441-6750. Col. Frederick Herbert on The Civilian Air Patrol and Pearl Harbor - Thursday, November 13, 7-8:00 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Mr. Herbert flew as a CAP mission pilot for over twenty years on search and rescue, disaster relief, and counter-narcotics missions, and commanded the Connecticut CAP. CAP was created in a time of crisis, when Brigadier General Billy Mitchell was warning the country of impending attack and less than a week before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii coastal patrol and submarine searching became the prime missions of CAP. During World War II, Connecticut Wing CAP was heavily involved in coastal patrol and anti-submarine missions along its section of the Atlantic coast. The CT. Wing’s 66-year history, also includes carrying out operations during 9/11, and the Hurricane Katrina disaster. A question and answer period will follow the formal presentation. For more information call 860-444-5805 Visit www.postroadreview.com ¤ THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 12 Regional Events continued Connecticut at Work Film Series: Friday, November 14 at 2 p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones star in the award-winning 1956 film based on Sloan Wilson’s acclaimed 1955 novel about a Westport, CT businessman’s search for identity in the American Dream. 860-441-6750. INDEPENDENT FILM - Tim’s Vermeer Friday, November 14, at 7 p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Leonard Maltin says, “An improbable subject has inspired a unique documentary which comes with an unusual pedigree: it was produced by those inventive magicians Penn and Teller, and directed by Teller.” The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 80 minutes. Call the Library at 860-441-6750 for the title and more information. Screenings are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information call 860-441-6750. Connecticut Lyric Opera Presents: Der Rosenkavalier - 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 14 at Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London - The bittersweet comic opera by Strauss and librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal muses over the passing of time and love, and contains some of the composer’s most lyrical and enchanting music. An instant success at its premiere at Dresden in 1911, “Der Rosenkavalier” (The Knight of the Rose) is set in mid-18th century Vienna; the plot is a comic intrigue involving the aristocratic Marschallin, her much younger lover Octavian, her vulgar cousin Baron Ochs and his prospective fiancée Sophie. Over the course of the opera, Marschallin is forced to confront and ultimately accept the laws of time, giving him up to a pretty young heiress. Marschallin’s lover, Octavian, the “Knight of the Rose” of the title, is sung by a woman—partly as an homage to Mozart’s Cherubino, and partly as a nod to the power of illusion, an important theme in the opera. Strauss’s frequent collaborator, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, created a fascinating libretto that deftly combines comedy (of both the sophisticated and the slapstick varieties), dreamy nostalgic fantasy, genuine human drama, and light but striking touches of philosophy and social commentary. Performed by the Connecticut Lyric Opera, “Der Rosenkavalier” features Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra conducted by Adrian Sylveen, stage direction by Christopher Browner, and lavish costumes and scenery. Tickets may be purchased by phone during regular box office hours at (860) 444-7373, ext. 1, or online at www.gardearts.org. Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 15, 9-3 at the St. Agnes Church Parish Center, 22 Haigh Avenue, Niantic - Held by The St. Agnes Women’s Club, featured items include theme gift baskets, delicious baked goods, gently used books, and previously loved jewelry, scarves and small accessories. For more information contact Margaret at [email protected] Mystic Arts Center’s Holiday Market 11-3, November 15 at Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic - The Holiday Gift Show includes items such as: hand carved wooden spoons, bowls and JMS Automotive Center John & Leanne Santos - owners FULL SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR • Foreign or Domestic • Tires & Alignment • ASE Certified Master Technicians • State Certified Emissions Repair 860-444-2180 ¤ KJ WELDING, LLC RAILINGS - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Aluminum · Stainless Steel · Custom Fabrication On Board Marine Repair · Equipment Repair Office 860-345-8743 · Cell 860-508-0611 Licensed · Pipe Certified · Insured PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER LLC Visit www.postroadreview.com REPAIR HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm 360 Rope Ferry Road Waterford THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 13 Come join us aboard Relaxing River Cruise Holiday Gift Certificates Available HADDAM, CT Route 82 Eagle Landing State Park Info at: ctriverquest.com Phone: 860-662-0577 Elections from cover During the following year - 1840 - a national census was made and East Lyme had a count of 1,412 people. We must realize this included women and children. The figure for actual voters I have not found. However, we must realize that at this time only duly-registeredMEN were permitted to vote. No Absentee voting was permitted. It was not until 1864 that the Connecticut Constitution was amended to permit soldiers engaged in the Civil War to vote by Absentee Ballot -- and it should be noted that in that referendum East Lyme voted against the Amendment! It was the custom to hold Elections in the morning and Town Meetings on the same day in the afternoon. This would have been a practical accommodation for men to take care of both civic duties on the same day for transportation from the far corners of the Town was difficult because often-times very cold weather and possibly snow occurred by October Town Elections and definitely by November National Elections. As time passed, Town Meetings were also scheduled in March - mud season! Men were not anxious to leave their farm chores more often than necessary. The first Board of Registration (Selectmen and Town Clerk) met on March 22, 1840 at the home of Elizabeth Caulkins (presumably-Caulkins Tavern which stood on the Northeast corner of Flanders Four Corners - the present site of McDonalds). That meeting was adjourned to the Baptist Meetinghouse for a session on April 2, 1840. The Meetinghouse Hill Church was abandoned as the congregation increased and the present Flanders Baptist and Community Church was built in 1844, whereupon the Basement was officially designated as the Town Room. After the advent of the Railroad along the shore in 1851, population gradually moved to the Niantic area (then known as "The Bank"). With that event, a 2nd Voting District was established and Luce Hall - later to be known as Odd Fellows Hall, which today is the site of Citizens Bank on Pennsylvania Avenue, was rented by the Town at the rate of $50 per year. By 1885 people voted to hold Town Meetings alternating between Flanders and Niantic - to appease the intense rivalry between the two villages. Finally with the opening of the East Lyme High School in 1965 the large Auditorium became the designated arena for such meetings. Voting was by written ballot -- and sometimes, by prewritten ballots passed out to voters arriving at the polls. So much for a secret ballot! Ballot boxes gave way to the Automatic Voting Machine in our Town in 1924 when we rented them and finally bought them a year later -- among the first towns in the State. By 1939 - just 100 years after the first vote - Flanders Polls moved from the Church Basement to the Flanders School. By 1893 women were finally recognized as worthy to make decisions and were listed on separate Voting Lists, entitled to vote on EDUCATIONAL MATTERS ONLY! It was not until the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed in 1919 that women were accorded the full vote. It is interesting to note that in East Lyme, the next year a woman - Miss Effie Haynes- was elected as an official - Registrar of Voters in the 2nd Voting continued on page 30 PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER Visit www.postroadreview.com THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 14 Regional Events cont. from pg. 13 cheese boards, jewelry, upcycled mirrors, chalkboards and frames, sailor bracelets, paper trees, wooden bowls, stoneware pottery, notecards, fiber items, natural soaps/balms, stained glass, hats, silk and wool scarves, neckties, ceramics and fine art. Support local artists and artisans and give something special to your loved ones this holiday. Take advantage of their tax free weekend and support local artists. (860) 536-7601 mysticarts.org Holiday Show Opening Reception 12-4, Saturday November 15th at the Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative, 4 Water Street, Chester - Stop in, enjoy the refreshments, chat with their artists and and do some Holiday Shopping! They are located in Chester, a well known haven for art and a “Shopper’s Destination.” (860-526-5575) Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims’ First Year in America - Author talk with Glenn Cheney Saturday, November 15 – 2:00 p.m. at East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd., Niantic - Thanksgiving is not a book about a holiday. It is about something that a few dozen survivors did after a year of suffering, death, struggle, and courage. They bowed their heads to give thanks. Glenn Cheney will discuss the Pilgrims journey, how it began as a joint venture of business and religion, but soon it became a matter of survival. With 102 men, women, and children packed into a dim, wet space below the main deck, the Mayflower set out on a terrifying 66-day crossing of the Atlantic. Books will be available for purchase and signing. 860-739-6926 “Understanding Your Senses- Learning to Connect with the Afterlife” with acclaimed author and medium Sydney Sherman on Saturday, November 15 at 2:00pm. at The Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton - Join Ms. Sherman as she discusses your connection with the afterlife and using your senses to recognize signs around you in everyday life. hchlibrary.org 860-669-2342 Paula Poundstone returns to the Garde - 8 p.m. 11/15 - Over twentyfive years ago Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country — stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. A high school drop-out, she went on to become one of the great humorists of our time. You can hear her through your laughter as a regular panelist on NPR’s popular rascal of a weekly news quiz show, “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me.” She tours regularly, performing standup comedy across the country, causing Bob Zany with the “Boston Globe” to write: “Poundstone can regale an audience for several hours with her distinctive brand of wry, intelligent and witty comedy.” Audience members may put it a little less elegantly: “I peed my pants.” For tickets or for more information call 860 444-7373 or visit www.gardearts.org. www.allproautomotive.com 147 Boston Post Road, Old Lyme 434-2265 Towing or Flatbed Service Available New Puppy Kindergarten starts: Niantic - Thursdays 11/6 at 8pm, Sundays 12/7 at 12:30 pm Mystic - Tuesdays 11/4 at 6 pm, Mondays 11/17 at 6:15 pm New Basic Manners starts: Niantic - Wednesdays 12/3 at 7:30 pm, Thursdays 12/4 at 6 pm Mystic - Mondays 11/10 at 5 pm, Mondays 11/17 at 7:15 pm New Introduction to Agility starts: Mystic - Sundays November 16th at 3:30 pm New Introduction to Scenting with a Purpose starts: Mystic - Tuesdays December 2nd at 6:00 pm ¤ The Post Road Review is published by Conklin’s Publications, L.L.C. d/b/a The Post Road Review and is mailed monthly to all residences in East Lyme, Niantic, Flanders and parts of Waterford with additional circulation at more than 300 drop off locations. 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An instant success at its premiere at Dresden in 1911, "Der Rosenkavalier" (The Knight of the Rose) is set in mid-18th century Vienna; the plot is a comic intrigue involving the aristocratic Marschallin, her much younger lover Octavian, her vulgar cousin Baron Ochs and his prospective fiancée Sophie. Over the course of the opera, Marschallin is forced to confront and ultimately accept the laws of time, giving him up to a pretty young heiress. Marschallin's lover, Octavian, the “Knight of the Rose” of the title, is sung by a woman—partly as an homage to Mozart’s Cherubino, and partly as a nod to the power of illusion, an important theme in the opera. Strauss’s frequent collaborator, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, created a fascinating libretto that deftly combines comedy (of both the sophisticated and the slapstick varieties), dreamy nostalgic fantasy, genuine human drama, and light but striking touches of philosophy and social commentary. Performed by the Connecticut Lyric Opera, "Der Rosenkavalier" features Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra conducted by Adrian Sylveen, stage direction by Christopher Browner, and lavish costumes and scenery. Tickets to "Der Rosenkavalier" are $32-$60 and are available at the Garde Box Office, 325 State St., New London, Connecticut. The Garde Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and two hours prior to performances and movies. Tickets may be purchased by phone during regular box office hours at (860) 4447373, ext. 1, or online at www.gardearts.org. this space available Call 860 537-1260 or email [email protected] PHONE (860) 537-1260 <NEW NUMBER Visit www.postroadreview.com THE POST ROAD REVIEW Nov. 2014 PAGE 16
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