Monthly Archives: September 2022

Death Announced of Captain Richard Taliaferro Wright, U.S. Navy (Ret.); Married Dr. Anne Bingham Pierson 1978, Retired in Old Lyme 1980

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Captain Richard “Dick” Taliaferro Wright, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 90, husband of Elizabeth Maybank Guerard Wright, died peacefully Monday, September 5, 2022 in Charleston, SC …

He graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1953, where he was an All-American lacrosse player. Dick was the highest scorer his first class year …

Following graduation, … and upon completion of Submarine School, Dick reported to the U.S.S. Atule (SS 403) based in New London, CT in 1956 …

Dick married Dr. Anne Bingham Pierson in 1978 and retired in 1980 in Old Lyme, Connecticut. He spent the next 15 years working for Sonalysts, serving as a consultant directly supporting the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Force …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published Sept. 9 by Charleston Post & Courier.

Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donations Totaling Over One Ton This Season

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A small selection of a recent day’s harvest from the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden.

Second Annual LOLFSG Open House Slated for Saturday, Sept. 24, All Welcome

OLD LYME — The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) celebrated a milestone this week!

Following a much-needed rain event, mid-week volunteers harvested kale, tomatoes, string beans, peppers, eggplants, and more.  In doing so, the garden reached a total donation threshold of more than 2000 pounds of produce in its first growing season.

The LOLFSG President Jim Ward commented, “This incredible accomplishment is due to the dedication of volunteers and community support.”

Ward noted that the realistic LOLFSG goal for the 2023 season is to double production and is already looking forward to a “Two-Ton Tuesday.”

To celebrate the successful inaugural growing season and to learn more about the garden, all are invited to visit the 2nd Annual LOLFSG Open House on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the garden from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The garden is located at Town Woods Park behind the Field House and playground.

Old Lyme Republicans’ Annual Picnic on This Afternoon Features Statewide Candidates, 9/11 Tribute

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Republican candidate for governor Bob Stefanowski speaks with State Representative Devin Carney (23rd) at the 2021 OLRTC picnic.

OLD LYME — “Sunset on the Sound,” the annual picnic hosted by the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (OLRTC), brings Republican candidates for statewide office to Griswold Point in Old Lyme on Sunday, Sept. 11.

This family-friendly “grand old party” features a traditional barbecue, silent auction, live music, and a moving 9/11 tribute honoring first responders — as well as a chance to meet the candidates.

All are welcome to attend Sunday’s RTC picnic.

Scheduled to appear at the picnic are gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski; Leora Levy, candidate for US Senate; Mike France, running for the 2nd district seat in the US Congress; current 23rd District State Representative Devin Carney; and state senate hopeful Jerry Labriola, among others.

Congressional candidate Mike France talks with supporters at the 2021 picnic.

Come visit with your Old Lyme neighbors; savor a delicious barbecue meal; and enjoy spectacular views of Long Island Sound.

“Sunset on the Sound” takes place (rain or shine) on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, from 3 to 6:30 pm. Tickets are $50 per person (children 13 and under free) and may be purchased online at www.OldLymeRTC.org, or at the door. 

St. Ann’s Hosts ‘Welcome Back’ Breakfast Today; All Invited

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Saint Ann’s Church of Old Lyme.

OLD LYME — On Sunday, Sept. 11, Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church at 82 Shore Rd. in Old Lyme invites all parishioners to a joyful ‘Welcome Back’ Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the Griswold Room.

The event will be held after the 8:30 a.m. service and before the 10:30 a.m. one.

Congregants will gather in fellowship for an Old-fashioned Church Breakfast, as they look forward to helping friends and neighbors during the coming year.

Old Lyme HS Class of 1970 Seeks Classmates for (Belated) 50th Reunion, Final Day for Reservations is Today

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OLD LYME — The Old Lyme High School Class of 1970 is hosting its (belated) 50th Reunion over the weekend of Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.

The Class is still seeking missing classmates and asks ‘Are you or a friend among them?’

The Class of 1970 is holding three separate reunion events Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, and 2. Reservations with payment are due by Sept. 10. 

The Class hopes to locate the following people, who were members of the graduating class. Organizers would also like to locate anyone, who was ever part of this class but did not necessarily graduate with it. 

The missing classmates are:

  • Alfred Arpin
  • Sidney Biddle Barrows
  • James Bowers
  • Nancy Bowes
  • Darlene Brooks
  • Charles Carlson
  • Bob Chapman
  • Robert Cornish
  • George Grabel
  • Jerri Husch
  • Charles King
  • Michael Leahy
  • Jeffrey Maynard
  • David Morgan
  • Paul O’Connell
  • Charles Rasmussen
  • Bev Roberts
  • Kim Robinson
  • Mark Robinson
  • Harold Saunders
  • Tom Schull
  • Jeffrey Shalett
  • Jan Smith
  • Dale Stone
  • Ethel Swaney
  • Mary Karen Thruelsen
  • David Tubek

The events are a Friday evening cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres, Saturday dinner, and Sunday brunch.

For more information, contact micheledickey@sbcglobal.net