Monthly Archives: September 2021

FloGris, PARJE Host Free, Virtual Talk on Political Art Today, All Welcome

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The history and practice of public art are the subject of a virtual lecture presented Wednesday, Sept. 8, by the FloGris Museum and PARJE.

OLD LYME — The Florence Griswold Museum hosts a special, free, online talk titled, Beyond The Mural: Political Art to Empower and Effect Change, tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m. The talk will be given by Mary Kordak, Professor of Art History at the University of New Haven and followed by a Q & A facilitated by Jac Lahav, Secretary, PARJE (Public Art for Racial Justice Education) and Amy Kurtz Lansing, Curator of the Florence Griswold Museum.

Moving past the common misconception that public art is “all about murals”, Kordak will talk about more experimental public artworks. She will discuss cutting-edge art projects led by cultural leaders like Ai Weiwei, Kehinde Wiley as well as the Chicano Muralist Movement, and public/community art of young Yemeni Artists.

While these disparate artists/movements have racial or ethnic components, they also contain strong elements of social and economic disparity.

This talk will introduce audiences to contemporary public artists and how public art can be a springboard for effecting real change.

This lecture is part of a series “Arts & Advocacy: Methods to Spark Positive Change Through Art” and made possible by the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Humanities, both of which provide significant support to Connecticut Humanities.

All are welcome to this virtual talk.

REGISTER HERE

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1840078206425125131

UPDATED: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Raucci as Teacher of the Year, Aldrich as Employee of the Year

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LYME/OLD LYME — UPDATED 9/7: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced at the All-Faculty and -Staff Convocation held Aug. 25, that Andrew Raucci (pictured above), who is the Instructional Technology Specialist at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle and High Schools, had been selected as Teacher of the Year.

Raucci has been with Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for eight years and is universally known as a friend to all. His willingness at all times to help, listen, give advice, and most of all, make others laugh was cited as one of the main reasons for the award.

He was also described as having navigated the numerous technology challenges related to the pandemic with a ‘can-do’ attitude, a calm demeanor, and a positive attitude. 

Although most of Raucci’s work is with teachers, he also works with students at technology boot camps, the WLYM morning news broadcasts, ping-pong club, drone lessons and more.  

Asked his reaction to receiving the award, Raucci told LymeLine exclusively, “Although it is a sincere honor to receive this recognition from my colleagues, to me this award is truly a team award. Anything I have done well in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools is merely a reflection of the talented, thoughtful, and kind people I’m fortunate enough to work with every day.”

He added, “I thank all of you for making this community so special for students and one another.”

At the same event, Patricia Aldrich (pictured above), who serves as Technology Facilitator at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, was named Employee of the Year. She has been with the District for seven years and a key reason behind her award is that she consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Also, Aldrich is described as constantly seeking new challenges and knowledge to help students and staff excel. Her peers noted that she handles a wide range of issues, both small and large, but regardless of the nature of the issue, she never makes anyone feel as though their question is unimportant.  

Her constant striving for improved job skills, a great attitude and remarkable work ethic were also identified  by her peers as reasons for the award.

 

‘Tour de Lyme’ is Today! Registration Still Possible at Event, Proceeds Benefit Lyme Land Trust

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The 2021 ‘Tour de Lyme’ will be held Sunday, Sept. 5.

LYME — The Lyme Land Trust inaugurated Tour de Lyme in 2013 as an annual charity bike ride to raise funds to support its mission of preserving and protecting environmentally important land in Lyme. Sadly, the event had to be cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but this year, it will be held again today, Sunday, Sept. 5, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online registration is now closed but you can still register in person this morning at Ashlawn Farm to ride today!

The Tour offers five road rides from beginner to expert that travel the scenic side roads in the hills of Lyme and other area towns. There are two mountain bike rides that traverse through preserved land. 

All rides leave from and return to Ashlawn Farm at 78 Bill Hill Rd, Lyme.

Ramblin’ Dan Stevens (center) of Old Lyme will entertain while riders are recovering from their efforts in the ‘Tour de Lyme.’!

After the ride, food trucks will provide a fantastic lunch and Dan Stevens and his band will be there to play the blues, while riders enjoy a cold beer from local breweries.  

Money raised goes to a worthy cause: creating added opportunities for public enjoyment of the Lyme Land Trust’s preserves while protecting and maintaining the lands already conserved for generations to come.

The cost to register for the ride is $75, which includes lunch, beer and music, or $20 ($10 for children 12 and under) for a lunch ticket only. 

For more information, contact Kristina White, Lyme Land Trust Executive Director at 860-434-5051 or visit the Tour de Lyme website.

 

Sept. 3 COVID-19 Update: Two More Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 385, Lyme Holds at 115

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Sept. 3, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health shows that Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases has risen by two from the previous reporting day, Sept. 2, to 385, while Lyme’s held at 115.

Old Lyme’s cumulative case total stood at 369 on Aug. 20, meaning there have been 16 new cases since that date just over two weeks ago.

The next Connecticut Daily Data Report will be issued Tuesday, Sept. 7, around 4 p.m. Reports are not issued on Public Holidays, Saturdays or Sundays.

COVID-19 Cases in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

This is the latest information that we have — there may have been further updates of which we are unaware.

On Saturday, Aug. 28, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser informed the school community that late on Friday, Aug. 27, a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Lyme School had been reported.

On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Neviaser informed the school community that late on Monday, Aug. 30, a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Lyme-Old Lyme High School had been reported.

On Wednesday, Sept. 1,  a positive case of COVID-19 impacting Mile Creek School was announced.

In all cases, contact tracing was completed and those individuals who needed to quarantine were notified. They will be able to return to school following their quarantine period. All other students and staff will continue to attend school as scheduled.

Fatalities Due to COVID-19 in Lyme, Old Lyme

There is no change in the number of fatalities reported in either Lyme (0) or Old Lyme (3).

The first two fatalities from Old Lyme, which were reported in 2020, were a 61-year-old female and an 82-year-old male. Details of the third, which was reported in 2021, have not been made available.

Visit this link for our Aug. 26 update, which includes statewide data.