Howell W. Wood 07/20/13
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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Artisan Fair at Sound View Today
The Sound View Beach Association is hosting an Artisan Fair and Wine Tasting at the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme, next Saturday, July 20, from 4 to 9 p.m.
The Artisan Fair features a selection of local artisans and crafters working in Sterling Silver, Fabric Arts, Natural Bath & Body Products, Swarovski, Children’s Items, Copper, Sea Glass, Gemstones, Beadwork, Knit and Crochet.
Seaside Wines of Old Saybrook will conduct a wine tasting from 6 to 8 p.m.
Featured artisans include:
Anita Japp/ Anita’s Bead Creations: Master Bead Weaver Japp is known for her elaborate, fanciful beadwork designs. Specializing in three-dimensional beadwork, such as Christmas Ornaments, Gift Boxes and Sculptural Art. Unique and wearable beaded jewelry.
Deb Pearl/ The Beach Seaglass: Authentic Sea Glass jewelry, wrapped with Sterling Silver. Unusual colors and designs.
Kristine Clark/ Little Nuggets: Wonderful handmade children’s items including tutus, hats, scarves, hair accessories, superhero capes and more.
Michaelle Pearson/ Absinthine Jewelry: Hand-hammered Sterling Silver and Copper Bracelets, pendants and earrings. The “curved sterling cuff” design shown at right is fast becoming a shoreline classic. Also, historically-inspired gemstone beaded jewelry.Amy Porter/ Willow Pond Totes: Handmade Tote Bags, Purses, Wristlets and Treasure Boxes. All original designs in a wonderful array of charming fabrics.
The Old Lyme Historical Society: Books, Maps and Posters of local interest. The Society’s Publications include: The Charm of the Place: Old Lyme in the 1920s, Rum Runners, Governors, Beachcombers and Socialists: Views of the Beaches in Old Lyme, The Land Savers, Hurricane of 1938: Old Lyme Remembers, This Ancient and Interesting Town, and Poverty Island.
Crystal Vibrations Jewelry: Genuine Swarovski and semi-precious gemstone bracelets, with sterling and 14K gold-filled accents, infused with divine blessings to heal and enhance the wearer.
Aiyana Essentials: All natural Bath and Body products: sea saltz soaks and scrubs, healing and massage essential oils, body butters, lip balms and more.
Joanne Zaccheo/ Bellizzima Jewelry: Handcrafted Jewelry made from Sterling, Gold Vermeil, Semi-Precious stones and Swarovski Crystals
Parking is free on Hartford Avenue and in the Town Lot for Old Lyme residents with Beach Stickers. Paid parking is available on-street in 2-hour increments until 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., all street parking is free.
“Hall Crawl” Tag Sales in Lyme: Two for One on Aug. 3
The Lyme Public Hall Association and the Hadlyme Public Hall Association will be holding Tag Sales on Saturday, Aug, 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Lyme Public Hall sale will feature housewares, furniture, jewelry and unexpected treasures, as well as a bake sale with home-made pies and other tasty treats. The Hadlyme Hall will have a wide selection of interesting items for home, garden, and garage.
Intake for the Lyme Public Hall sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 29 through Thursday Aug. 1. There will also be evening drop-off on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 6 to 8 pm.
The Hadlyme Public Hall will take items on Friday, Aug. 2 after 4 pm.
Neither sale will accept large appliances, upholstered furniture, consumer electronics or large exercise equipment. No records, or books at the Lyme Hall as well.
Proceeds from the sales will go toward the maintenance of these local historic buildings and their programs for the public
For more information on the Lyme Public Hall sale, call 860 526-8886 or email wdenow@comcast.com. For the Hadlyme Hall sale, call 860 526 9586.
Barbara Bukowski 07/19/13
I-95 Southbound Closed in Old Lyme After Tractor-Trailer Fire
At 11 a.m. Friday, I-95 remained closed southbound between exits 70 and 71 after a tractor-trailer fire at around 4.20 a.m. Southbound traffic was diverted off the highway at exit 71, causing significant traffic back-up.
The tractor-trailer, which was carrying frozen crab legs, became fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported, but an amount of fuel was spilled on the highway, requiring DEEP staff to conduct a clean-up operation.
Emergency crews conduct clean-up operations on I-95 southbound following an early morning tractor-trailer fire.
Rte. 156 and Boston Post Rd. were heavily congested throughout the morning as southbound traffic was diverted off I-95 at exit 71 and directed either south on Four Mile River Rd. to Rte. 156 or north on Four Mile River Rd. to Boston Post Rd.
Heavy traffic was frequently stationary throughout the morning on Rte. 156 heading west.