Category Archives: Letters

Letter to the Editor: Hunt’s Long, Relevant Career Plus Experienced Incumbents Will Create Strong Region 18 Board of Ed. Team

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To the Editor:

Old Lyme residents have a dynamic and highly competent slate of Democratic candidates for the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education. Included in this group is a former colleague of mine, Dr. Peter Hunt, whom I enthusiastically endorse.

I worked with Dr. Hunt for fifteen years and have great respect for his skill and wisdom as a school psychologist and educator. Dr. Hunt’s 35 years of training and experience in education and child health care will serve the Board—and, therefore, the school district—very well. His principal educational goal is to make sure that children are academically and emotionally supported and successful. He demonstrates the ability to work extremely well with school staff and administrators at every level. Dr. Hunt also served on teams that evaluate all characteristics of schools for national accreditation standards, and he consults with schools and school districts statewide.

Dr. Hunt’s approach to our school system will be thoughtful, reasoned, creative and inspired.  He will make an invaluable contribution to the Board of Education.  I urge you to vote for Peter Hunt and the experienced incumbents, Mimi Roche and Paul Fuchs, on November 3.

Sincerely,

Jeri Baker,
Old Lyme.

Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Rowing Association/Blood Street Sculls Celebrates Success of Inclusive Program

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To the Editor:

As the summer programs at Old Lyme Rowing Association/Blood Street Sculls wind to a close, it is important to celebrate how fortunate we are to have an inclusive, successful program.

158 kids ranging in age from 11-17 enjoyed learning to row, refining their skills and racing locally. The adult programs welcomed over 80 adults ranging in age from 18-75. National Learn To Row day allowed 65 people who had never rowed to give it a try. This event is free, and is completely volunteer supported. Athletes from our programs will be representing the US in international competition at World Championships, Junior World Championships and other international regattas.

Old Lyme Rowing Association/Blood Street Sculls is happy to welcome anyone into the program that best fits their ability, schedule and budget.

Sincerely,

Candace Fuchs,
Old Lyme.

Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Lyme Library for Book Sale Help

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To the Editor:

On behalf of the Friends of the Lyme Library, I’d like to thank everyone who came to our Book Sale the weekend of May 16-17. A very special thank you to our incredible volunteers who sorted books all year in the new library basement and helped out during and after the sale.

As always, this year’s event would not have happened without the assistance of several key people and organizations here in town—the Lyme Garden Club; the Lyme Public Hall for the use of their tables; the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Community Service students and their amazing advisor, Heather Fried, for carrying countless boxes of books up from the basement; the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Food Pantries for the use of their carts for ferrying boxes of books out to the tent; and, of course, the wonderful staff at the Lyme Public Library, who were (and are) always ready to help in any way.

Sincerely,

Anne Clement,
Lyme.
Editor’s Note: The author is the 2015 Book Sale Chair.

Letter to the Editor: The Reign of the Nuancers

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To the Editor:

The Kings and Queens of nuance have deluded themselves into believing that the delicate difference perceived by any of the senses (nuance) gives them a superior ability to make decisions. It appears, however, that nuance is running rough-shod over any semblance of wisdom coming from the Obama administration.

The nuancers are deflecting the reality that worldwide murderous Islamic jihadists are intent on killing all who do not believe in their revolutionary ideology; they are bound by an imperative to fight to kill infidels till death.

This administration’s tag-team of haughty wizards have offered nothing of value. Their fanciful ideas and statements are alarming and devoid of intellectual honesty. Deputy spokesperson for the Department of State, Marie Harf, posits that the extremists are driven by economic deprivation and need jobs — really?

John Kerry, the emperor of nuance, offers the ludicrous statement that the world is “safer than ever.” Kerry hardly inspires confidence in those of us who hear direct threats, witness barbarous immolation and beheadings and understand what is motivating the slaughter. Does Kerry even know that 2014 was the deadliest year for terror attacks in forty-five years?

All of this nonsense is coming from the same administration who made the incogitable decision to trade Bowe Bergdahl, the deserter, for five high-value Taliban prisoners. And why does this administration continue to cuddle-up to Foreign Nationals who continue to break immigration laws. One can only imagine, because we just do not know, how many jihadists are slipping through the borders.

Is the current accommodates approach to Iran another decision influenced by nuance? The last time I checked, Iran was the leading sponsor of State Terrorism and too close to having nuclear capabilities. They would love the “deal” being contemplated by this White House. The “geniuses” are beginning to scare me. They believe that the just war is the war against “global warming” (the biggest hoax ever perpetrated on humankind) and refuse to accept that radical Islamists are driven to wipe out Christians, Jews and moderate Muslims who are, in their minds, infidels.

There are no shades of gray here. The nuancers need to get off their high horse, stop the verbal acrobatics, get a grip and LEAD.

Sincerely,

Alison Nichols,
Essex, CT

Letter to the Editor: Linares Pleased with State Funding, Thanks Those Who Have Helped Preserve ‘The Preserve’

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To the Editor:

Jan. 12 was a good day for Essex, Old Saybrook and Westbrook.

On Jan. 12, I was pleased to join with area legislators and environmental advocates to applaud the approval of $2 million in state funding to help finalize and secure the purchase of The Preserve.

A huge amount of credit for this funding goes to Chris Cryder, who has been working to prevent the development of The Preserve for the past decade.

The Trust for Public Land has played a major role, as have Rep. Phil Miller and former Rep. Marilyn Giuliano.

Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Westbrook First Selectman Noel Bishop and Essex First Selectman Norm Needleman also have been strong advocates for this funding

Thanks to the hard work and determination of so many environmental champions in our region, a 1,000-acre plot of forest and swamp land will be protected for future generations to enjoy.

Sincerely,

Art Linares,
Westbrook.

Editor’s Note: The author is the State Senator (R) representing the 33rd Senatorial District, which includes Essex, Old Saybrook and Westbrook (www.senatorlinares.com).