Monthly Archives: August 2014

Letterto the Editor: Lanier Has Extensive Political Experience, Unlike Opponent Carney

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To the Editor:

Republicans have a choice August 12th, between an experienced, accomplished representative in Vicki Lanier, and a professionally and politically inexperienced option in Devin Carney.  Hartford is not the place for the most basic civic training in an important job as our state representative.

Ms. Lanier is a successful family law and business advocate, among other duties working extensively with state agencies to support her clients’ interest.  She knows the problems of government directly. Mr. Carney has limited professional experience from which to draw, and though a stated realtor in his literature, let his real estate license lapse in May after less than one year.

Mr. Carney has no elected or even volunteer experience at any level of government.  Vicki was elected to the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education, and served as its treasurer for two years.  She is active in her community, both civically and as a volunteer.  I have had the honor of serving with her on our Republican Town Committee, where she gave her time and talents generously as the secretary and the chairwoman of our Nominating Committee.

Important to Republican primary voters, according to the Connecticut Voter Registration System, Mr. Carney was a Democrat as recently as 2010.  Lanier has been a long-time Republican, serving on the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee faithfully since 2007 and elected as its secretary.

Experience matters in an effective state representative.  I have worked closely with Vicki, and I know how capable and professional she is.  I strongly endorse Vicki Lanier– she is the absolute best candidate for our District, and she deserves Republicans’ votes in the primary.

Sincerely,

J. David Kelsey
Old Lyme

Dear Cammy: Making Up is Hard to Do

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Dear Cammy,

My friends and I got into a fight then we made up.  But now all they do is ignore me and tell me that I’m wrong.  I really need help.  What should I do?

Lonely and Alone


Dear Lonely and Alone,

I’m sorry to here that you’re friends and you got into a fight.  One thing that I do know from experience is that getting over a fight is never easy.  Looking over your situation, it looks like you still have some unresolved things in your case.  Try sitting down with them and talking to them about how you feel and let them know that you are upset at what they are saying.  Let them speak and hear their feelings and thoughts over this fight.

If all is resolved go out and make memories.  I figure memories are the quickest way to bring people together.

If things are not resolved, I think that it is time to think about a new group of friends.  If people are not treating you right and making you feel bad or uncomfortable, then those people are not your friends.  I hope this helps and best of luck!

Cammy

Letter to the Editor: Carney Can be Trusted to Work for the People

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To the Editor:

Joe Bruno, there you go again, playing fast and loose with the facts.  Devin Carney recently accepted a debate, pending the results of a primary, with the Westbrook Council of Beaches for the general election.  He doesn’t step away from a challenge, but this particular “debate” you were referring to was being planned by Tim Griswold.  Yes, the same Tim Griswold who wrote a nasty letter about Devin, and the same Tim Griswold who is Lanier’s deputy treasurer and top campaign advisor.  Carney has no issues debating Lanier, but unfortunately, this appeared to be a last-ditch, biased attempt to jump-start her flagging campaign in order to tip the scales in her favor.  This is not consistent with Republican values, and voters deserve better than gimmicky, “gotcha” politics.

Here’s a refresher – Devin’s opponent, as a Board of Education member, was the only person to vote “no” against beefing up front door access security at Lyme-Old Lyme elementary schools.  Need proof?  Check out the Board of Ed Minutes from December 5, 2012.  In the wake of countless school shootings, this is unacceptable.  Additionally, she sat silently by acquiescing to the district’s implementation of the controversial Common Core.  And how about her vote to close the recently renovated (at great expense) Center School on Lyme Street despite strong and widespread parent and community opposition?  She does not deserve our support.

I trust Devin to work for the people, and not for his own special interests.  He has my vote on Aug. 12 in the 23rd House District Republican primary and I ask all voting Republicans that day to cast their vote for Devin Carney.

Sincerely,

John Johnson
Old Lyme

Editor’s Note: Joe Bruno’s letter, to which Mr. Johnson is referring in this letter, can be found at this link.

Letter to the Editor: Lanier is Better Choice; Has Experience, Strong Credentials

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To the Editor:

Vicki Lanier is the better choice for Republican voters when we vote for our candidate to be State Representative of the 23rd District in the August 12th Primary.

She was elected to the Lyme/Old Lyme School Board. She owns a successful small business and is a family law attorney who interfaces with many State agencies. She is a fourth generation resident of Old Lyme and is a lifelong Republican who has voted consistently in municipal and state/federal elections. In short, Vicki is the real deal and her experience will enable her to be an effective voice for us in Hartford.

Contrast this record with that of her opponent. He has not been elected to any political office, he changed his party affiliation in July of 2010 and he has changed his voting address three times in the last two years (from Saybrook to Essex to Westbrook and back to Saybrook). His voting record shows he did not vote in three of the last four municipal elections!

Given Vicki’s experience and strong credentials, we can depend on her to competently represent us in Hartford. Please join me in voting for Vicki on August 12th.

Sincerely,

Timothy C. Griswold,
Old Lyme

Two New Exhibitions on Show at LAA

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"Bouquet with thistles" by Marilyn Caissy is featured in the Connecticut Pastel Society exhibition opening Friday at the LAA.

“Bouquet with thistles” by Marilyn Caissy is featured in the Connecticut Pastel Society’s exhibition opening Friday at the LAA.

The Lyme Art Association, (LAA) presents an exhibition celebrating landscape, still life, and figurative scenes captured on canvas and in sculpture on view from Aug, 1 through Sept. 20, 2014.  The August Light: Summer Painting and Sculpture Exhibition for Members is on view in the Association’s three front galleries.

A separate juried show, Pastel Brilliance, in the Goodman Gallery highlights the talented artist-members of the Connecticut Pastel Society (CPS).
      
The Lyme Art Association is pleased once again to host the CPS in Old Lyme. Exhibition Chairwoman and CPS Signature Member, Cindy Mazzaferro explains, “The CPS is happy to once again partner with the LAA to showcase some of our most talented artists during the Pastel Brilliance exhibition.  This year, our donated demo paintings will be available through the CPS silent auction, which will end the last day of the LAA exhibition, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m.”  Bids can be placed in person or called in to the LAA at (860) 434-7802.
 
As part of the sculpture component to the exhibition, the LAA is also delighted to welcome members of the Connecticut Sculpture Society as invited guests.
 
The Lyme Art Association was founded in 1914 by the American Impressionists and continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork by its members and invited artists, as well as offering art instruction and lectures to the community.

The Lyme Art Association is located at 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, in a building designed by Charles Adams Platt and located within a national historic district.  Admission is free with contributions appreciated.  Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1 to 5pm.

For more information on exhibitions, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, call (860) 434-7802.