Old Lyme Senior Jacob Volkerts (center) placed first in the 100m Dash with an impressive time of 10.64 defeating the second-placed sprinter by just 0.02 seconds.
OLD LYME — The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Track and Field team achieved some amazing results at last Monday’s State Open Championship held at Willow Brook Park in New Britain.
Old Lyme Junior Jacob Volkerts placed first in the 100m Dash with an impressive time of 10.64 beating second-placed Achillius White of Windsor by a mere 0.02 seconds.
Old Lyme Freshman Chase Gilbert ran to victory at the 3,200 meter distance and also joined the 4 x 800 meter relay team in achieving 5th place in that race.
Freshman Chase Gilbert also ran to victory in the 3200 meter race, recording a remarkable time of 10:47.04.
Meanwhile, Senior Dylan Sheehan garnered second place in the discus with a throw of 165 ft. 8 ins.
The girls’ relay team of three Seniors — Maddy Morgado, Lyla Powers, Kate Walsh — and freshman Gilbert placed fifth in the 4 x 800 meter relay with a time of 9:34.
All these athletes will now compete in the New England State Open Championship, which will be held this Saturday, June 10, in Bangor, Maine.
OLD LYME — Adrienne P. (Atamian) Dodakian, age 87, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in Middletown, CT on June 2, 2023. The daughter of Armenian Genocide survivor George Atamian and Priscilla (Marzbanian) Atamian, Adrienne was born on November 16, 1935 in Hartford, CT and grew up in New Britain, CT. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Hartford and became a licensed medical technologist. Not only did she graduate at the top of her class, she was a pioneer in her field and excelled at her new job working in the laboratory at New Britain General Hospital for over four decades. She retired to Old Lyme, CT where she enjoyed hosting and entertaining her many family members and friends.
Throughout her career, Adrienne was dedicated to addressing the needs of each patient with a fearless and unstoppable drive. In doing so, she helped save many lives. She often found herself discussing complex cases with resident pathologists and other physicians who respected her opinion and depth of knowledge. In one particular case, her analysis of a young patient’s labs led to a shocking discovery that everyone else had missed but that she correctly identified as malaria, saving the little boy’s life as a result. She spared no effort in trying to make others’ lives better and was deeply loved and respected in return. She brought that same unstoppable drive to advancing the Armenian cause and her community. In particular, she became a champion for granting suicide victims Armenian church funeral rites, as modern medical research had established the mental health suffering of suicide victims, which she believed should not disqualify them or their families from receiving the love and blessings of the Armenian church.
Adrienne is survived by her beloved husband, Sarkis Dodakian, her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Wayne and Lucy Dodakian, her daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Van Krikorian, both attorneys, and her daughter Rachel Dodakian, a business owner specializing in animal care. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Ani (Krikorian) and her husband, Frank Oliver, Sarah Krikorian, Lena Krikorian, and George Krikorian, and two great-grandchildren, Frankie and Charlotte Oliver. Her beloved younger sister, Penelope (Atamian) Giragosian, lovingly remembered as “Nurse Penny”, predeceased her in 2006, and she is survived by her brother, George C. (and Maryann) Atamian. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews whom she always cherished and treated as her own, Liz Atamian, George (and Kohar) Atamian, Hope Atamian, Corey (and Gina) Mahjoubian, Melanie (and John) Buchaklian, Lisa (and Barkev) Iskikian, and Kristapor Giragosian, and all of their respective partners, children and extended families. She considered her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all of her nieces and nephews the lights of her life. To her there was no greater joy than being with and helping her family in any and every way imaginable. A brighter light there will never be. She will be loved and missed forever.
Adrienne was comforted and surrounded by the loving embrace of her family in her final days and hours. The family has arranged a private memorial service in light of the sudden and devastating news of her passing.
Mom, if love could have saved you, you never would have died.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
From left to right, President Mary Ellen Jukoski, VNA Board Member and Adjunct Three Rivers Instructor Linda Legassie, and Three Rivers Division Director of Nursing and Allied Health Cindy Arpin hold the $4,000 check that will support Three Rivers Nursing students.
NORWICH, CONN. – The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has donated $4,000 to the Three Rivers College Foundation. This gift will be used to support Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) nursing students with demonstrated financial need residing in the towns of Old Lyme, Lyme, or South Lyme.
Founded in 1922, the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to members in the communities of Old Lyme, Lyme and South Lyme. Services include individual, family and community health, disease prevention, and skilled home care. Through this philanthropic gift to the Three Rivers College Foundation, the Old Lyme VNA has demonstrated that their commitment to care extends to training the next generation of highly skilled nurses.
Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) is the only higher education institution in southeastern Connecticut that educates future nurses. In southeastern Connecticut, When you enter a hospital or care facility in this area, there is a high likelihood that a Three Rivers nurse is providing your care. TRCC nurses train, live and work in this shared community.
As we face a shortfall of nurses nation-wide, the Three Rivers College Foundation is prepared to invest directly in this vital program.
The Three Rivers College Foundation, in conjunction with community partners like the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association, remains committed to providing financial support for educational opportunities in Southeastern Connecticut.
The foundation is a charitable, educational, nonprofit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut and granted 501 C (3) tax-deductible status by the IRS. Its purpose is to support the educational efforts of the College, the staff, and the faculty.
To see the full scope of what Three Rivers and the TRC Foundation has to offer, visit www.threerivers.edu.
The team and their coaches celebrate becoming Class S State Champions.
OLD LYME — UPDATED 5:30pm with coach’s comments: This morning at Wesleyan University, the Old Lyme Girls’ tennis team emerged victorious in the Class S State Championship, winning the tournament for the third time in succession.
By the time the girls’ team returned to Old Lyme, the boys’ tennis team had made them this sign!
The girls defeated Westbrook 7-0 to remain undefeated through the whole season.
The singles winners were, from left to right, Elaina Morosky, Sam Tan, Callie Bass and Katherine Zhang
We asked coach Lauren Rahr how she felt about today’s victory. She replied by email, “It is hard to put into words how this feels. I don’t think it has fully sunk in yet.”
She continued, “Growing up playing high school tennis, we always looked at the state championship like a once in a lifetime opportunity (if that, my junior year team was ranked #1 in the state and we didn’t even make it to the finals.) The state championship was the best of the best and [it was] super rare to come home with a trophy. To think that we now have three is simply incredible.”
The victorious coaches share a smile: Coach Lauren Rahr and her father and Assistant Coach David Rahr.
Rahr commented, “I hope all of the girls recognize how truly remarkable their season was. A large portion of the team started when I started coaching in 2021. Most came with no match experience. My goal was to build their confidence, mental toughness, and change the way they thought about tennis to make it more about hitting the right shots at the right time.”
She concluded, “We have all come so far. I want to thank the team for their constant dedication to the program. They put in many hours of hard work to get to where they are today. I couldn’t be more proud, and I am so lucky that these girls are now part of my favorite tennis memories.”
The full results of the final match were as follows:
1st Singles: Sam Tan Vs Megan Bache 6-4, 6-3 2nd Singles: Elaina Morosky vs Delaney Belcourt 6-0, 6-2 3rd Singles: Callie Bass vs Ava Ciarcia 6-0, 6-0 4th Singles: Katherine Zhang vs Caroline Dias 6-1, 6-0
What a way to say farewell! These Old Lyme seniors played their final game for the school and won the state championship. From left to right, Samatha Tan, Alexis Fenton, Livie Bass, Izzy Reynolds and Callie Bass.
Huge congratulations from all of us here at LymeLine to all the team players and their coaches on such an amazing season!
The doubles winners were, from left to right, Aggie Hunt, Beatrice Hunt, Alexis Fenton, Livie Bass, Izzy Reynolds and Natalie Buckley.
Two cheery members of the Old Lyme Fire Department ride atop a vintage fire truck.
OLD LYME — It was a perfect day for a parade on Monday and our terrific town hosted yet another great parade filled with pride and patriotism but also spilling over with joy and happiness. This is still just a small selection of photos. We will be adding many more later today.
Many thanks indeed to our fabulous photographers, Troy Clark, Michele Dickey, James Meehan and Suzanne Thompson.
Following tradition, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Band led the parade.
The military fly-past took everyone’s eyes to the sky.
Members of the Old Lyme Historical Association were out in force to join the parade. Photo by James Meehan.
Phoebe Griffin Noyes aka Mary Dangremond strode purposefully down the parade route, reminding all of her connection to the Old Lyme Library that bears her name.
Students waving their flags in coordinated fashion led the middle school band.
And the pipers played …
The joy on the ‘sidelines’ was palpable. Photo by James Meehan.
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen, from left to right, Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, First Selectman Tim Griswold and Selectman Matt Ward were clearly enjoying their marching responsibilities.
A smiling State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) waves to the crowd while State Senator Martha Marx (D-20th) greets a friend.
The LOL Middle School Band played some lively tunes.
Members of the Old Lyme Fire Department march proudly down Lyme Street.
The banner says it all.
The Old Lyme VNA happily marched the full length of the parade.
The Nightingale’s Band led by the multi-talented Dan Stevens (at right, behind banner) was a welcome new addition to this year’s parade.
Always a popular feature of the parade, the fife and drummers played their authentic music.
Lymes’ Senior Center dancers gave an enthusiastic and polished display!
The Lyme-Old Lyme Lions boldly declared their mission: ‘We Serve’
The winners of the essay contest sponsored by the VFW Post 1467 proudly read their respective works.
Veterans listened attentively as this student solemnly read her winning essay. Photo by James Meehan.
VFW Veterans laid a wreath at the war memorial in Duck River Cemetery.
Firing a celebratory volley were the elder statesmen of VFW Post 1467.
A Memorial Day to remember. Photo by James Meehan.
And also … and finally … it was certainly a Memorial Day to remember for these two young ladies! On the right, resplendent in red, white and blue and checking on the status of her friend’s ice cream, is Cecilia Girasoli. On the left, beautiful in blue and focused on her own cone, is Emerson Tinkle.
