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Elm City Girls’ Choir - 3pm, Sunday, March 1 at Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road (Rt. 156), Old Lyme - Saint Ann’s is
pleased to welcome the return of this pre-eminent New Haven-based
choral ensemble. At this concert they will be joined by choral groups
from Old Lyme and from the Isaac Middle School in New London.
The Elm City Girls’ Choir is comprised of young women, ages 7 to 18,
drawn from throughout the state. A free-will donation will be taken;
the proceeds will help to support Saint Ann’s concert series for the
community. For reservations and more information contact Kathy
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For Pete’s Sake:
Save the River, Save the Hills
benefit concert on Feb. 27
in New London
Friday Night Folk at All Souls is holding its second annual benefit
concert to protect the Long Island Sound with a tribute to American
folk singer and untiring environmentalist Pete Seeger on Friday, February 27, at the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation in
New London.
Featured performers include Geoff Kaufman, Lauren Agnelli,
Karen Ethier-Waring, Ted Phillips and more fine local acoustic musicians. They will celebrate Seeger, a fearless warrior for social justice
and the environment, whose sloop Clearwater led the cause to clean
up the Hudson River and has inspired countless others to protect
their waterways. Seeger died on January 27, 2014. Kaufman, who
spent many years aboard the Clearwater, will emcee the evening.
This year’s folk concert will benefit Save the River-Save the
Hills. The local grassroots environmental organization seeks to protect and preserve the health of the Niantic River Estuary between
Waterford and East Lyme and the natural beauty of the undeveloped
Oswegatchie Hills through advocacy, outreach and legal representation in ongoing court cases. The proposed development of the
hills, including a 1700+ unit condominium complex, would forever
degrade the nature, character and water quality of the tidal estuary
that empties directly into the Sound.
The Save the River-Save the Hills idea was conceived by founder
Fred Grimsey aboard the Clearwater on Labor Day weekend 2001
when the Waterford resident was sailing down the Hudson and
stopped to visit the Clearwater and its crew. The group runs the
seasonal marine sewage pumpout boat for pleasure craft on the
Niantic and is actively involved in efforts to protect the water and
the hills.
Doors open at 7 pm, concert starts at 7:30 pm, in the Unity Hall,
All Souls UU Congregation, 19 Jay Street, New London. Donations
accepted at the door, refreshments available. Free parking, handicapped accessible, see www.fridaynightfolk.org for directions to the
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the adjacent State Courthouse parking lot, enter on Cottage Street.
Friday Night Folk concerts began at All Souls Unitarian Universalist
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I assumed that the “good for your heart” bit was only chosen because it rhymed so well with the second bit. Little did I know that the
“good for your heart” line was true! Many beans are very good for
your heart. They’re also good for your digestive tract, for your blood
sugar and cholesterol levels and for your immune system as well.
Common beans like black beans, kidney beans, lima beans, snap
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wild species of phaseolus that was first cultivated in Peru some 7,000
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One the most important health benefits we modern folks can get from
eating beans comes as a result of their high content of fiber. This
fiber helps lower blood cholesterol levels and helps to prevent blood
sugar levels from rising too high after eating - which is especially
important for diabetics. This fiber can also help the digestive tract by
providing bulk and roughage to help keep all the pipes clean.
Common beans can also be an excellent source of folic acid and
vitamin B6. These nutrients help lower levels of homocysteine in the
blood. High levels of homocysteine are recognized as an independent risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.
And if you’re trying to get more antioxidants in your diet, common beans can also be an excellent way to do it. In fact, the USDA
puts small red beans at the top of the list of foods ranked by antioxidant content - even ahead of wild blueberries! Kidney beans and
pinto beans come right below - followed by cultivated blueberries.
A study done in the 1990s showed a significantly lower incedence
of breast cancer in women that ate higher amounts of common beans
or lentils. This shouldn’t be that surprising - but the study also
revealed that only the beans and lentils offered this protection while eating blueberries, tea and other foods thought of as high in
antioxidants did not.
Of course beans can also serve as a valuable source of protein
in a well-balanced diet. I mention “well-balanced” because common
beans are thought of as an incomplete protein. When they are served
in conjunction with some other foods, such as grains, however, they
can make up a complete meal.
The native Americans of New England knew this well. That is
why they cultivated what became known as “The Three Sisters:
Corn, Beans and Squash”. These crops they grew intermingled in a
sort of checkerboard pattern as opposed to the European way of
planting in rows. The corn stalks provided support for the bean
vines; the beans, being legumes, fixed nitrogen in the soil for the
corn; the corn and beans provided shade for the squash plants; and
the large hairy leaves of the squash deterred animals like deer, racoons
and even crows from eating the other crops.
Of course - despite all the healthy properties of beans - for many
people, there’s also a downside to them. That being intestinal gas...the
driving force behind the second part of our introductory rhyme.
There are ways to mitigate this problem so it’s well worth exploring some of them if you don’t eat beans because of the gas they can
produce. One of these ways is to prepare bean dishes that contain
ingredients that inhibit gas - like cumin, coriander and the favorite of
Latin American cuisine: epazote.
Soaking dried beans overnight and discarding the water can
also help remove some of the gas-causing sugars - and some people
swear by adding a touch of baking soda to the soaking water. There
are also some commercial preparations, such as “Beano” which can
be helpful for some people.
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But I think the best way to handle this problem is to eat more
beans. In my experience, if you make beans a regular part of your
diet, it won’t take long before your body can handle digesting them.
Of course, in the interim it helps if your loved ones have a good
sense of humor.
One of my favorite bean dishes is the simple Italian soup Pasta e Fagioli. Depending on where you are in Italy - this might be
pronounced any number of ways - from something that sounds
very much like “Bastah FahZOO” to “Pahstah fahJOLE”. But no
matter how it’s pronounced - it means, simply, Pasta and Beans.
Simple as it may be - Pasta e Fagioli is a wonderful dish - a
wintertime favorite in the Dudley household. Nothing helps dispell
the chill of a cold winter day quite like a hot bowl of Pasta e Fagioli
served with a nice fresh, crusty Tuscan bread and plenty of grated
Romano cheese.
Over the years I have worked on a recipe and I think I pretty
much have it down pat. The resulting soup seems a very close
match to the best I’ve sampled in quite a few Italian eateries over the
years. This is how I make it:
Dottie’s Pasta e Fagioli Ingredients:
1lb bag of great northern beans soaked overnight and drained
10 cups water
1/2 small can Italian tomato paste
3 or 4 thin slices pancetta (Italian bacon) diced
2 large carrots peeled and sliced
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Once the onions are ready, add the garlic, bay leaf and the 10
cups of water. Bring this to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2
hours or so until the beans are soft.
Then add the tomato paste and cook for at least another half
hour...longer is better. If you add the tomato paste too early, the acid
in the paste reacts with the beans and the bean skins may never get
soft.
When the soup is done it should have a brownish-orange color,
the beans should be fully cooked but most of them should be intact.
Cook your pasta separately according to the directions on the
box for “al dente” pasta.
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- I’ve found it’s far better to cook the pasta separately and only add
it to each individual bowl just before serving. If you cook the pasta
in the soup; or if you combine the cooked pasta with the left over
soup to store it all together in the refrigerator, you’ll end up with
mushy pasta. Store the leftovers separately.
- Pay attention to the simmering soup - you want it to cook just
bubbling . If it boils too hard the beans will fall apart.
- Depending on how old your beans are - it might take several hours
of cooking to get the beans tender - so you can expect to be cooking this soup for the better part of an afternoon.
- Canned beans are a no-no, in my opinion - but if you don’t have
the time to devote to cooking this soup the traditional way, then a
large pressure cooker can cut the time way down and still yield
wonderful results. Be careful! Pressure cookers can be dangerous
so be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions that came
with your cooker.
- This recipe also works VERY well in a crock pot. Just bring the
soup to a boil on the stove top first, then pour it all into the preheated crock pot and leave it on high for as many hours as it takes
to soften the beans. Again, you’re better off not adding the tomato
paste until after the beans have cooked at least most of the way
through.
So - whether you make Pasta e Fagioli or follow any number of
other bean recipes...like maybe Boston Baked Beans for example it’s a good idea to get lots of beans into your family’s diet. They’re
good for you; they’re inexpensive; dried beans in the bag store
well for long periods without refrigeration; and they can be used as
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as tasty as they are eye-catching. Register at 860-434-1684.
Fantastic Friends: Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00 am at
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For more information call 860-444-5805
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special feedings, and learn from our experts. Play games, learn shark
facts and see sharks of all shapes and sizes. (860) 572-5955
Winter’s Aweigh - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2/14-2/16 at Mystic Seaport, 75
Greenmanville Ave., Mystic - Visit on President’s Day Weekend as
Mystic Seaport celebrates their winter reopening with family-fun
activities. All children ages 17 and under will receive free admission
when accompanied by a paying adult. Three breeds of winter working – Newfoundlands, Malamutes, and St. Bernards– will perform
demonstrations and be available for meet and greet. (860) 572-0711
Library Valentines - 11:00-1:00 PM 2/14 at The Public Library of
New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Create a one of a kind
valentine card. Free. All materials provided. (860) 447-1411
Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash: Saturday, February 14, at 2 p.m. at the
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Celebrate your aversion
to all things sappy. Come create anti-love heart cookies, watch Scott
Pilgrim vs. the World, a non-sappy movie, and create a list of the
worst possible pick-up lines. No registration required; open to teens
ages 12 and up. This movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 112 minutes.
For more information call 860-441-6750.
Yoga Workshop For Kids - 2/15 1:30-2:30 PM at The Public Library
of New London, 63 Huntington St, New London - Ages 13 and under. Free. Registration encouraged but not required (860) 447-1411
“Rainbow Fish” 3 p.m. 2/15 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts
Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook - ArtsPower turns this beloved
children’s book into a touching musical about the value of sharing
true friendship with others. (877) 503-1286
Teen Craft: Duct Tape Mania - 2/20 at 2:30 pm. at the Old LymePhoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane - Multiple duct tape
crafts and some snacks - 860-434-1684
Crafty Kids: Saturday, February 21, 10-2:00 pm at Waterford Public
Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Make and take craft program for all
ages with an adult. All materials provided free. For more information
call 860-444-5805
Junior Friends’ Family Film and Fundraiser - Saturday, February
21, at 2:30 p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road Junior Friends present the sing-along edition of a newly released
animated film. This film is rated PG and runs for approximately one
hour and 40 minutes. For more information call 860-441-6750.
Book Worms: Author Cynthia Rylant - Monday, February 23, from
3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road Children ages 5-9 invited. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information call 860-441-6750.
Anime Club Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Groton Public
Library, 52 Newtown Road - A social group for teens interested in all
things Japanese. Cosplay, manga, anime and more! For more information call 860-441-6750.
Teen Tech Club: Pixel Art - Thursday, February 26, at 3:30 p.m. at
the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road - Space is limited, and
registration is requested. For more information call 860-441-6750.
Anime Club at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library
Lane Friday, February 27, at 3:00 pm. - Anime movies or series episodes, have snacks, play games or draw your favorite characters,
and of course hold discussions. 860-434-1684
Lotta LEGO®s: Saturday, February 28, 10-2:00 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - Dive into plastic containers filled
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East Lyme’s Overlook Park
Progress Report #33
Robert S. De Santo, Ph.D., East Lyme Public Trust Foundation
Reconstruction of the western half of the Niantic Bay walkway (a.k.a.
Overlook Park) continues to progress steadily. As of January 11,
2015, a total of 291 twin steel sheet piles, which is equivalent to 1,213
lineal feet of the required 2,750 feet of steel bulkhead (i.e. a retaining
wall along a waterfront) is being extended westward from the end of
the Amtrak constructed eastern half of the walkway. The bulkhead
ending at Hole-in-the-Wall, is an especially critical design because
it permits construction of an elevated concrete walkway starting at
approximately 17.8 feet at its western end and sloping down to 11.3
feet about 60 feet east of the groin at the Hole in the Wall beach.
That sloping elevation will protect the finished walkway from storm
damage as intense as that expected from a storm with a 100 year
return frequency. Such a storm would reach an elevation of 10.2 feet,
as predicted based on present day scientific calculations.
The stone-armored steel bulkhead that begins at the end of the
eastern half of Overlook Park is technically classified as a revetment
(i.e. a coastal structure built to preserve existing uses of the shoreline and protect those coastal uses against erosion, such as the
walkway (i.e. boardwalk). The present reconstruction of the walkway is being undertaken by the Town of East Lyme and its task of
driving sheet piles as of January 11, 2014, was 44% complete. Once
this part of the project is 100% complete, the revetment will extend
2,750 feet and carry the walkway to its western terminus within about
30 feet of the Hole-in-the-Wall underpass.
The accompanying photograph was taken at 1:48pm on January 14, 2015, and is a westward view from the end of the reconstructed walkway opposite Boats Incorporated on Main Street (i.e.
Route 156). Recent snow showers left snow patches on the ground.
The photograph shows the length of the completed 1,213 foot long
bulkhead and its associated protective stone armor, which together
comprise the revetment. Note the gravelly walkway foundation,
which will receive another approximately 18" of compacted gravel
base that will ultimately support the concrete cap and 6” thick concrete walkway. The concrete cap will be poured in place and thus
encase the top of the bulkhead. The final walkway will slope 2% to
drain runoff toward the sea and will be flush with the concrete cap.
Bulkhead, cap, and walkway will thus unify and strengthen the entire integrated structure.
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AT THE MOVIES š
American Sniper
We know Clint Eastwood best for two
things: war and westerns. Both his acting and directorial careers have been
wildly successful for over fifty years.
Once in a while, he achieves true excellence in filmmaking as well as commercial success.
American Sniper is arguably his finest film to date. It is
principally a character study, if the subject of a biopic can be
called a character. It is a war film, gritty and unapologetic.
Although Eastwood denies any political bias, it is a political
film which raises as many questions as it answers. Technically, it is a fast-moving and tight, spare and clean. It is haunting and heartbreaking, but celebratory as well. And if it wasn't
a true story, you wouldn't believe it for a minute. But it is.
In American Sniper, Eastwood examines the military career of Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle. The screenplay is adapted
from Kyle's 2013 memoir of the same title. Serving in four
tours during the Iraq war, Kyle has been named the most lethal
sniper in American history. Born and raised in Odessa, Texas,
Kyle's fledgling rodeo career was cut short by injury. He joined
the Navy at age 30, and became a Navy SEAL. Kyle was a
talented marksman and became a sniper, assigned to protect
squads of Marines in Ramadi and Sadr City, Iraq. Iraqi insurgents called him the Devil of Ramadi; American soldiers nicknamed him Legend. His longest successful shot killed an insurgent preparing to fire rockets at an Army convoy in Sadr
City. He killed the enemy soldier at a range of 2100 yards. But
American Sniper isn't a full plate of combat sequences. It balances Kyle's incredible military success with his struggles to
maintain his marriage and family stateside.
As is true of most films, the artistic, technical and commercial successes of American Sniper are the results of a team
effort. It is Bradley Cooper, masterfully cast as CPO Kyle,
who carries the weight of American Sniper on his shoulders as
effortlessly as Atlas carrying the Earth. Cooper's Kyle is bright,
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funny, soft-spoken, devoted to family and country. He is a
Texan, proud of his cowboy heritage. He is husband, father,
older brother, friend. What raises this performance to brilliance
is Cooper's conveyance of a calling. Chris Kyle has found what
he is best at, and uses that talent to the very best of his ability.
This is not just a dream job. Cooper makes us realize that Kyle
believes he was created to protect others and by doing so protects his country and his family. His father calls him a sheep
dog, protecting the flock from wolves.
Bradley Cooper's exceptional performance centers American Sniper, but it is Sienna Miller's portrayal of Taya Renae,
Kyle's wife, that gives the film emotional balance. Miller's Taya
is bright, headstrong, and questioning. She is Kyle's solid support, even as she begs Kyle to forgo a fourth tour in Iraq.
Miller demonstrates great talent in her handling of a complex
character. It's also worth noting that she bears a striking resemblance to the real Taya Renae Kyle.
American Sniper is first and foremost a war picture, but
that doesn't mean it's a gung-ho, pro-military movie. Eastwood
presents his audience with difficult, disturbing questions about
the moral cost of war on front-line soldiers. He makes sure we
know that those brave men and women struggle with the actions they must take to complete their missions, and many do
not win that mental wrestling match. He weaves a theme of
“focus” throughout the film, and the viewer begins to understand the psychological tunnel vision that allows a sniper to do
his job, and why that hyper-focus makes the transition back to
the gentle pleasures of home so difficult.
Technically, American Sniper is top-notch. The battle sequences are chaotic, pulling the viewer into the action. The
sniping scenes are almost impossibly tense, drawn out until
they are nearly unbearable. (After one agonizing scene involving a child and a rocket-launcher, there was an audible gasp
and sigh from the full-house viewing audience.) There is no
gratuitous gore, but there is no whitewash, either; American
Sniper is a bloody, violent film. The supporting cast is large
and competent. There is a bare-bones soundtrack—no swelling orchestra underscores the glory of battle. And special kudos to Tim Monich, the vocal dialect coach who achieved something very rare in modern film: believable, natural Southern
accents by British Sienna Miller and Philadelphian Bradley Cooper. Both the visual and audio special effects are exceptional.
The final scenes of the American Sniper story would be
unbelievable, if it were not true. Although many, if not most,
audience members know the story's outcome when they purchase their tickets to the show, Eastwood draws us so close to
Chris and Taya Kyle that we are shocked at the film's end.
American Sniper is a very, very good film, and should garner Oscars for Bradley Cooper, as well as sound design and
adapted screenplay. See it on the big screen. With realistic war
violence, it's not appropriate for children.
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Community Bulletin Board
This space has been set aside for non-profit organizations to post their announcements.
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Support group. Fourth Monday of
every month (except July) @ St.Agnes Church Hall, 22 Haigh Ave.Niantic from 7-8:30
PM. Support for friends, family members and those diagnosed with mental illness.
Resources and information regarding mental illness offered. Facilitator: Joan Lazar
RN,MSN. call 860-739-8822 for more info.
Ballroom Dance-First Sat. of each month from 6:30-11:00pm, and third Friday of
each month from 7:00-10:00pm (except July & August) at the East Lyme Library
Activity Room. For info call Ken Curry 860-572-7185.
Shoreline Swing Dances - Sept. - June. Live bands on the 3rd Sat of each month,
at the East Lyme Community Center (7:30 - 11:30 pm); and Sunday record hops at the
Mystic German Club (7:00 - 10:00 pm). A free swing dance lesson precedes each
dance. visit www.shorelineswingct.org or call Barbara 860-464-9947.
The Kari-Hill VFW post 5849 meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM
at the Post home at 39 Columbus Ave, Niantic. For info, call CDR Bob Farrior at
860.908.4530 or Adjutant Glenn Elliott at 860.691.2557. We welcome all
veterans.The Women's Auxiliary meets at the same time- for info call Pres.
Sharon Hathaway at 860.857.8089
CT/RI Coastal Fly Fishers meetings are held at 7pm on the last Thursday of
every month at the Hugo Simonelli VFW Hall, 60 Stonington Road in Mystic, CT
from September through June. For more information visit www.connri-saltfly.com
Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families Meetings Sundays at 2 p.m. at All
Souls Church, 19 Jay Street, New London. For people who grew up in dysfunctional families, compulsive behaviors and difficulty dealing with everyday situations may have an ongoing impact on their quality of life 860-857-2687
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New London Spiritualist Church- Sleep Inn, 5 King Arthur Dr., Niantic. Sunday
Service and Fellowship 10:30am.Medium's Day, 11-2 pmlast Sat of month,
nlspiritualist.com
PFLAG OF SECT (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays of SE CT, a support
group, meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Noank Baptist Church (18 Cathedral
Heights Road in Noank) pot luck dinner at 6pm, meeting at 7. call Paula Hardy at 860447-1239 X232 or email [email protected].
Volunteers NEEDED mornings and evenings available.at Alliance for Living, Inc., the
only AIDS Service Organization serving all of New London County. Call 860-447-1239
ext. 229 for info. Email [email protected] or visit www.allianceforliving.org
The American Legion Aux. Unit 128 Niantic meets at 7 pm on the 2nd Mon of the
month at the Am. Leg. Post home, 16 York Ave.,. call Pat Keegan 739-2107
EAST LYME HS BOTTLEAND CAN DRIVE - 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. 9
am - 1 pm. at EastLyme High School . For more info call Ken Miller at 739-8989 Email:
[email protected]. Support the High School concert and marching band.
Lymes Village Voices, an adult chorus with members from Guilford to Waterford,
is always welcoming New Members to its Monday evening rehearsals at St. Anne's
Church, Rt 156, Old Lyme. For fun and harmony call Joanne at 434-2526
CT Parents Advocacy Center is a nonprofit agency offering info and support to
parents of children with disabilities (860) 739-3089 or (800) 445-CPAC
VNASC East Lyme Health Clinics: 4th Wednesday of each month from 1:152:15 at the Community Center for the residents of East Lyme. Call 444-1111.
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History Matters:
Tales from East Lyme’s Past
Culture on Wheels
A Taste of Italian New York! – Saturday, March 21, 2015 – cost: $69 - Visit three of New York
food “Hot Spots”! Mulberry Street on this guided tour - Ferrara Bakery & Café – try their cannoli,
gelato, or biscotti with an espresso. Zabar’s Gourmet Market – famous for their cheeses, breads,
meats and specialty cuisine! Arthur Avenue in the Bronx some consider this the real Little Italy of New
York. Cost of food is not included. Payment required w/registration.
New York on Your Own – Saturday, April 11th – Cost: $49 per person - Take a day and discover
all New York has to offer whether it is seeing a play, enjoying lunch or dinner at a fabulous restaurant,
or just taking in the sights and sounds of New York. Bus fills fast – register NOW!
Boston on Your Own – May 30th – Cost: $49 per person - Enjoy the sites of Boston, walk to the
Freedom Trail, visit Fanuel Hall and more, the day is your s to explore the city. Depart New London at
8:00, depart Boston at 6:30
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Saturday, June 13, 2015 – cost: $79 (adult), $70 (child 5-13
yrs. old) - A round-trip ferry ticket allows you to visit both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty Island.
Tour the Great Hall on Ellis Island, where all immigrants were processed and detained. Climb the
pedestal at Lady Liberty. 45-minute audio guide of Ellis Island. Full paymnt w/ registration.
Philadelphia Flower Show “Hollywood”! – March 2-3, 2015 – cost: $306 pp/dbl, $386 pp
single. - Large-scale displays will tip the hat to beloved cinema scenes this horticultural event! This
package includes accommodations for one night, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, Philadelphia City Tour, and
admission to Flower Show.
Resorts Casino · Hotel in Atlantic City! – May 18-21, 2015 – cost: from $298 pp/dbl, $418
single. - Come and enjoy a 3-nights’ stay at the Resorts Casino · Hotel – The fabulous casino bonus
includes a $40 slot, $10 food credit and 3- $30 meal credits for featured outlets! Enjoy Resorts’ new
addition – Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. This tropical-themed casino section now offers a “5 O’Clock
Somewhere Bar”, “Land Shark Bar & Grill”, and Coffee Shop. Deposit $100 by 2/1.
Boothbay Harbor, Maine – June 8-10, 2015 – cost: $449 pp/dbl $529 pp single. - The perfect
Maine getaway. Spend two nights at the charming Boothbay Harbor Inn, located on the scenic Harbor
with amazing views of the water! Includes 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and sightseeing.
Lobster Trap Hauling and Seal Watch Cruise. New England Clambake. Visit to the Coastal Maine
Botanical gardens. A deposit of $150 is due by March 1.
Joseph at the Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA – October 6-8, 2015 – cost: $432 pp/
dbl, $546 pp single. - Tour the Amish Farmlands and enjoy the picturesque scenery. Explore the
Farmer’s Market to partake in the fresh produce, homemade baked goods, and preserves. Take your
reserved seats at the Sight & Sound Theatre for the production of “Joseph” – a story about dreams and
the power of forgiveness. Visit the QVC Studio for a guided tour and time for shopping. Tour includes
2 nights hotel, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 shows, sightseeing & admissions per itinerary.
The Bay of Fundy - New Brunswick, Canada – Walk on the Bottom of the Sea!! August 410, 2015 – cost: $1248 pp/dbl, $1688 pp single. Discover New Brunswick Canada and the Fundy
National Park. Tour Campobello, Roosevelt’s residence and gardens. Travel along the Bay to Saint John
“The Fundy City” and spend 3 nights at the 4-Star Hilton Hotel in Saint John. Tour the Old City Market,
Reversing Falls Rapids, Fundy National Park. and more. Tour includes 6 nights hotel, 3 breakfasts, 5
dinners and sightseeing & admissions per itinerary. $400 deposit due 5/1.
Greece – October 20-28, 2015 – Cost from $2999 pp/dbl. - Visit Athens, Mykonos, Delphi and relax
on a three night Greek Isle Cruise to Kusadasi, Patmos, Crete and more!! 9-day tour including 4 night
hotel accommodations. 3 night Greek isle Cruise, breakfast & dinner daily and all sightseeing per
itinerary.
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for a Tuscany Tour and a complete list of 2015 trips!!
Prices subject to change due to rising fuel costs. All trips depart from
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RITES OF PASSAGE AND
SUCH…THE SEARCH FOR SUN,
SOUL AND SELF
by Jim Littlefield - [email protected]
“Rites of passage” today fulfill about the same functions they always have throughout history…they alter a person’s status in some
way. It might be out in the community among others or it may just
be a personal advancement of some sort, but the event clearly
becomes a defining one in an individual’s life. In 1962 when my
class graduated from New London High School (before our own
high school was built in 1968 East Lyme students arrived there in
the 10th grade) that marker emboldened three of us to set out on a
weeklong canoe trip up the Housatonic River. It was poorly thought
out (notice I said “up” the river, not “down.”) The fishing poles we
brought along proved worthless as we found the river at the time
quite polluted and we also failed to realize the river had numerous
rapids and waterfalls which created problems with paddling. We
did manage to muddle through, however, returning to town about
as beaten up as our poor canoe which finished the trip in serious
need of repair. Any losses from the trip we counted as sustainable,
however, as they were most assuredly balanced off by a more
worldly feeling all three of us felt we could claim as a result of the
experience.
More recently, three of my former anthropology students undertook their own rite of passage...a cross country trek in an old
VW bus from East Lyme to the intended destination of San Francisco, California. Eleven years ago, shortly after graduating from
East Lyme High School, Todd Whitaker, Kevin Goulding and Dan
Nazzaro set out on a six-week adventure in search of sun, soul and
self. The three had been good friends in high school and had done
well in that traditional setting. But they longed for more, something
more personally defining. “I wanted to be part of an unpredictable
adventure,” Dan Nazzaro recently related. “High school was great,
but we wanted some spontaneity…you know, strange people, beautiful places, relying solely on our own frugality and resources. I
guess we just wanted to test ourselves against the world to see
how we stacked up.”
Mr. Nazzaro is currently a popular physics teacher at East Lyme
High School and recently invited me into his classroom where he
had planned something special for his students before the Christmas break. A movie the three of them had made called “North of
Liberty” was to be featured and his two old high school buddies
were expected to join him for the presentation. Todd Whitaker was
back in the country on vacation from his duties as technology
director of an international school in Guatemala and Kevin Goulding
was taking a brief timeout from Facebook where he is currently
employed. The “Three Amigos” were reunited once again and they
were most eager to share an adventure of a lifetime with a new
generation of high school students.
The program got under way with Dan Nazzaro introducing his
friends and explaining some of the early planning of the trip. It was
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to be “spontaneous” but as well
thought out in advance as possible.
It first had to involve a vehicle… an
iconic 1975 (orange) VW bus, which
was purchased for the occasion from
a reluctant seller and made trail-ready
thanks to guidance provided by Todd
Whitaker’s father and the three new
owner’s unwavering commitment to
understanding the complexities of internal combustion and automotive propulsion. “We were all honor
students in high school, but I think like many young people, we were
somewhat insecure in our own intellects,” Kevin Goulding offered
recently. “This trip would offer an opportunity to better understand
ourselves, fill in some blanks…maybe answer some of those nagging questions.” None of the boys had any earlier mechanical experience whatsoever, but the overall objective of the trip was to reach
out and try new things, so the trip had its beginning here.
Unfortunately, three days into the trip the old bus registered its
first protest. “We might have guessed we were in trouble,” reported
Todd Whitaker, “as we entered Iowa on the third day we were given
a little magnet at the tourist center that said ‘Iowa: Come Be Our
Guest.’ We didn’t realize at the time we would be staying there fifteen
days longer than planned. We also did not know that we had been
leaking engine oil all the way down I-80 and Iowa would be the place
where the engine would finally get so hot that one of the pistons
would explode. We knew we were in serious trouble but we had to
figure a way out of it…after all, that’s what this trip was about.”
“We each had around $700 in our pockets, but knew we could
not afford an expensive engine repair job and calling our parents to
ask for money was definitely out of the question. Luckily, we had
paid attention when the original owner of the bus had told us about
an organization called ‘AIRS’ which we found was a group of some
three thousand volunteers in the United States and Canada who
were willing ‘to assist any intrepid vintage VW travelers when faced
with a breakdown,’ (as it says on their website.) This ‘Air-cooled
Interstate Rescue Squad’ proved a lifesaver as we were towed to the
home of Iowan, Mike Noble, where we were invited to stay with his
family while we all worked on the vehicle. We had to pull the engine
and get a few parts but the friendships we made with Mike and his
wife, Janna and their children, Joe and Liam, were priceless. We tried
to make ourselves as helpful as possible as we camped on their lawn,
doing errands and helping with the kids. They took us to church
where the sermon was about “Life’s Ultimate Road Trip,” so I guess
there were more than a few people who got caught up in our great
adventure. Those fifteen days may have been spent stalled and broken down in the cornfields of North Liberty, Iowa, but what we learned
about human kindness was more than worth the delay,” Mr. Whitaker
concluded.
Plans to reach California now had to be reevaluated and there
was great disagreement as to what to do next. It was eventually
decided to abandon California in favor of a more northerly route
through Nebraska, Wyoming and Washington State with a return
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HO R OS C O P E
ARIES (March 20 - April 19) February begins on a familiar note, with you struggling to make even the smallest gains. But don’t be downhearted, since from
February 20 onwards, an influx of planets into your sign puts you back at the
fulcrum of events. Venus, then Mars and finally the Moon all enter your sign on the
same day, joining Uranus a long-term resident and placing four planets in your part
of the sky. This is a dynamic mixture that emphasises your relationships and the like
of which hasn’t been seen in ages. The Moon stays just a few days, but Venus and
Mars remain to enliven your closest associations beyond the end of this month.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Mercury in the uppermost sector of your horoscope
throughout much of January and all of February, has you looking again at what
you’re trying to achieve and at where life is leading overall. For a number, the focus
on your career and professional affairs is particularly prominent, as you review the
choices you have made and consider your options for the future. For others the
remit is broader and has you thinking about where you are heading, along with
whether there are any updates or alterations to your trajectory, it would be wise to
include. The answers don’t lie in external circumstances, but in yourself now.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) The past few years have seen you drifting rather
when it comes to your vocational ambitions. To some degree you can blame the
distant planet Neptune, a mysterious and amorphous influence it is hard to put your
finger on, as befits a gaseous giant that modern science still doesn’t know an
enormous amount about. Hopefully, you have a cause that you believe in rather than
simply a job, or an interest that allows free expression of your creative and artistic
talents, while you also earn a living. In fact, the contribution you make may be your
primary motivation, leaving all thought of financial advantage in the background.
CANCER (June 20 - July 22) Much of February sees you drawn to pastures new,
or at least a different vista from what usually greets your gaze. If you’re in a
position to take a vacation and enjoy a change of scenery, you’ll find the whole
experience proves especially memorable, if you schedule it for the first three weeks
of the month. After that a more serious tone prevails and you must consider more
pressing and practical matters involving work, your chores and obligations, your
responsibilities and health. You still have plenty to learn though, especially from
others of a different background, cultural milieu or far-off region of the world.
LEO (July 23- August 22) With Jupiter in your constellation until next August, it’s
important to make the most of any opportunities to broaden your horizons, further
your progress or edge a little closer to your dreams. Yet the knack this month is
doing so, in such a way as to advance other’s objectives at the same time as your
own. The last thing you need to do is leave people feeling you have other interests
that concern you more, or that they were only a stepping stone towards your
previously stated aims. You may not actually believe that either of these scenarios
applies, but the way it looks to everybody else is what you need to think about.
VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) A number of planets congregate, in the region of your
horoscope dealing with other people and that highlights a range of shared involvements. If you are willing to go with the flow, to bring your intuition to the forefront
and to trust in the wisdom of the universe, the stage is set for some memorable
encounters that show you how greatly the world has changed. But it means being
ready to lower your guard, since if you’re always on the defensive it is that much
harder for any genuine dialogue to occur. You must follow through your decisions on
an interpersonal level and not subsequently change your mind moments later.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Periodically, you need to review your priorities,
including those activities that go to constitute your everyday routines. Initially,
various pursuits and responsibilities feature for a reason, but over time you may
find yourself questioning whether these still serve the same purpose. Times change
and it becomes apparent, certain avenues and expectations are a dead end, more or
less. Whether this applies to goals, interests, aspirations or even relationships you
can console yourself in the knowledge that it’s a natural process. Hanging on to the
past only disadvantages you, when everything suggests you ought to let it go.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) When people advise you to make hay while the sun
shines, they are referring to a proverb with origins in Tudor England. Agriculture is
less important than it used to be and no one really means that you ought to cut the
grass, let alone dry these clippings out to feed your livestock. It does imply,
however, that you should be making the most of any opportunities while they last
and hints at the carefree atmosphere that prevails during late summer. Fun and
frolics are exactly what the stars have in store this month. Sooner rather than
later is an excellent motto, before reality attempts to curtail your freedom.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) The emphasis this month is on your home life
and how this correlates with your emotional needs. The circumstances you are
living in ideally constitute a direct reflection of what makes you feel comfortable,
while any problems that you’re facing form a useful pointer when it comes to
locating underlying issues and getting these resolved. Currently the main bone of
contention is the feeling that you need to keep the peace, even if this means your
own requirements coming second to a superficial harmony. This so obviously flies
in the face of your philosophical principles, it cannot continue very long at all.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Your domestic situation has been unsettled for
years. Your home life is often at the bottom of your list of priorities, where it
languishes near the regard you pay to certain finer feelings, that lack a tangible
correlation in terms of practicalities. Maybe this is why the present state of affairs
seems so troublesome, since while to carry on this way might suit you fine, those
in your family have other ideas. Though you realise where you’re living is a valuable
asset, others need more in terms of emotional fulfilment. You’re feeling undermined by their demands, yet the only solution is a more balanced situation.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) The Sun leaves your sign on February 18, but
Mercury remains until the middle of March. This lengthy sojourn in your region of
the sky includes a retrograde phase of three weeks, entirely within its confines.
Next year also sees Mercury retrograde in your constellation, but not completing
its whole cycle there, while a similar situation occurred during last year too. This
causes you to question your relationships and what you want, along with how
circumstances match these ideals. In short, you don’t have to tolerate unacceptable behaviour. The longer you do, the worse it gets.
PISCES (Feb. 19- March 19) A powerful focus on your constellation builds until
the middle of the month, by which point five out of ten astrological planets emphasise
your sign, joining with Chiron too. Yet the peak of this emphasis is quite fleeting so
make the most of it. It’s as if the lens through which you see the world and that
filters all your experiences, is due for its annual service. You are called to ensure
that it is functioning correctly, both in terms of the impression people have of you
and your ideas about them. It is thus the perfect moment for a haircut or to update
your wardrobe. Don’t be afraid to embrace a style, you’ve skirted around before.
Paul Wade, a UK-based astrologer, is published in seven languages.
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