Monthly Archives: January 2015

The-e-list Presents the Insane Insidewalk Sale Today, Tomorrow

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Jewelry by Ann Lightfoot is always a popular item at Insane Inside Sidewalk Sales.

Jewelry by Ann Lightfoot is always a popular item at Insane Inside Sidewalk Sales.

The-e-list.com, a weekly email newsletter and website about the best food , fashion and fun on the Connecticut Shoreline written by Lyme resident Erica Tannen, presents the Sixth Insane Insidewalk Sale tomorrow and Saturday in the Old Saybrook Shopping Center (next to Stop & Shop) at 105 Elm St.

Erica Tannen

Erica Tannen

The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 per person.

The sale is a pop-up specialty mall, featuring 20 of the best local boutiques and designers  selling their wares with prices discounted up to 75 percent. Snap up incredible deals on women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry, gifts, home decor, and kid’s clothing for two days only.

For more information and a list of participating vendors, visit http://theeli.st/14navDR

For questions, email info@the-e-list.com

Carney Proposes Ban on Electronic Cigarette Use in Schools, on School Grounds

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State Representative Devin Carney

State Representative Devin Carney

State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23) hopes to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes on school grounds in his bill H.B. 5219.  Current regulation is limited to the use of electronic cigarettes by anyone under the age of 18; this legislation, however, would seek to expand upon the current bans to include prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes on school grounds entirely. Schools already ban tobacco-based products, so this would add e-cigarettes to that ban.

“It’s critical that our schools be free from negative influences. Countless studies show that electronic cigarette use among high school and even middle school aged kids is rapidly rising. Not to mention that many kids who would have never tried a traditional cigarette are experimenting with e-cigarettes – especially flavored ones,” Carney said. “The bad habits brought on by them lead to the increased potential for addiction to nicotine-based products in the future.”

A recent Yale study notes that one in four Connecticut high school students have tried an e-cigarette. In addition, 26 percent of students who had reported to have never tried one were interested in trying one in the future.

Carney adds, “The availability of electronic cigarettes and ease at which they can be purchased by minors is a bit unsettling to me. We are fortunate to live in an area where many schools have already taken this initiative – a statewide ban on them on school property will strengthen those initiatives while also ensuring other schools, who may not have banned them yet, will have a ban in place.”

Carney has also proposed other bills including several proposals to lower taxes and increase the overall quality of life for the residents of the 23rd District.

Juno Made his Mark in The Lymes — and Here are the Photos to Prove it!

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Winter Storm Juno brought nothing like the amounts of snow forecast along many other areas of the east coast, but here in The Lymes, we received more than 20 inches, but amazingly (and thankfully), retained power throughout both towns.

We asked readers to send us their favorite photos of the snow and many of you obliged — we thank you sincerely!

If we have missed any, then please let us know because we have had some strange gremlins in our email these last few days and some of the photos below turned up in our Spam folder.

So, let’s start with the big question … how much snow did we really get?

Time for tea?

Was it this much?

... or this much?

… or this much?

Or even this much. Linda Graham sent in this photo of her husband John digging out.

Or even this much?  Linda Collins sent in this photo of her husband,             John Graham, digging out on West End Drive.

Fran Gumkowski solved the problem for us by supplying this photo, which tells us that 21 1/2 inches accumulated.

Fran Gumkowski solved the problem for us by supplying this photo, which tells us that 21 1/2 inches of snow were accumulated.

Our four-legged friends definitely enjoyed the (with apologies to Thomas the Tank Engine!) “silly, soft stuff.”

Here's Flash unperturbed by his size (he's a corgi) having a fine old time. Photo by Heather Supesano.

Here’s Flash, unperturbed by his size (he’s a corgi), having a fine old time.  This delightful photo was sent in by Heather Supersano.

And here's Buddy just loving the snow!

And here’s our Buddy just loving the snow!

Some feathered friends flew in for breakfast on Lyme Street and Dini Mallory managed to catch this beautiful shot of a cardinal on camera.

Some feathered friends flew in for breakfast on Lyme Street and Dini Mallory managed to catch this beautiful shot of a cardinal on camera.

How about the Winter Wonderland that the snow created?

Here's a view of Laurel Heights by Emily Snow.

Here’s a view of Laurel Heights by Emily Snow.

Here's Hawks Nest Beach looking east by Linda Graham ...

And here’s Hawks Nest Beach looking east by Linda Collins…

... and west, also by Linda Graham.

… and west, also by Linda Collins.

Oh, what a snowy scene!

Oh, what a snowy scene!

And finally, how did all that shoveling go at your house?

Jake Quaratella had the solution to shoveling as this photo, sent in by mom Martha, shows!

Jake Quaratella found the perfect solution to the shoveling challenge, as this photo, sent in by his mom Martha, shows!

Old Lyme Police Advise Residents to Beware of Phone Scam

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The Old Lyme Police Department has made the following announcement:

“Please share with your family and friends. Most important are the elderly, they are easily targeted.

Be aware of phone calls or messages that state the following of something similar, “this is and urgent last attempt to contact you, the IRS is filing a lawsuit against you, please call the following number”. They then identify themselves as the IRS and inform you that the Police will be visiting you in the very near future unless you wire them cash or purchase cash cards to provide them with the bar code information over the phone. They will demand that you do this immediately and not to contact the police.

PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS. THIS IS A SCAM.”

Contact the Old Lyme Police Department at 860.434.1986 if you receive one of these calls.

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Re-Open Today, Update on Trash Pick-up

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Looking up a snow-covered road in Old Lyme.

Looking up a snow-covered road in Old Lyme.

Close to 20″ of snow fell overnight in Lyme and Old Lyme, school is cancelled, businesses are closed, but the snow ploughs are already out and hard at work.

Both Wednesday and Thursday’s trash and recycling will be picked up on Thursday.

Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools, the Lymes’ Senior Center, and the Old Lyme Transfer Station will all be closed on Wednesday.

Trash and recycling from Tuesday’s Old Lyme route will be picked up on Wednesday, starting at 10 a.m.

Although the snowfall is winding down, and the statewide travel ban has been lifted, continue to follow these simple safety precautions:

  • Exposure to cold temperatures and sustained winds can contribute to hypothermia and dehydration. If you go outside, dress in layers and wear hats, scarves and gloves.  Remove wet clothing as soon as you are back indoors.
  • Make sure outside vents to your home are cleared of snow.  Do not run a vehicle inside a garage that is attached to your home, even with the door open.
  • If you suspect you may have been exposed to CO and experience dizziness, light-headedness or nausea, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Call 911 to report all emergency situations
  • To report a power outage, call 800-286-2000,or text the word “outage,” followed by a space and your zip code, to 24612.

Tidal flooding is still possible — the next high tide is 5:29 a.m. tomorrow morning.

A parking ban remains in effect throughout Old Lyme — keep all vehicles off the roads so they can be safely cleared by the Old Lyme Public Works Department.

The Old Lyme Emergency Operations Center telephone number is 860.598.0120.

If you have not already done so, register for Old Lyme Alerts to receive phone/ text messages about emergency situations.  You can register anytime – it’s not too late. Click on Emergency Management on the Town website: www.oldlyme-ct.gov and follow the simple instructions.

The Regional Emergency Shelter administered by the Red Cross  is open at East Lyme Middle School on Society Rd. Old Lyme residents and their pets are welcome.  Take all medications with you.

Please send us your photos of the snow for possible publication to editor@lymeline.com

Thank you and stay warm … and safe!