OLD LYME — Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and Old Lyme Town Hall are again collecting donations of Halloween candy for their neighbors in the Old Lyme Village.
For years, children and families have enjoyed the tradition of trick or treating on Lyme Street and surrounding streets. In recent years, more than 750 children went door-to-door in the village area.
If your children plan to trick-or treat in the village this Halloween, but you live in a different neighborhood, you are invited to consider donating candy.
Wrapped candy donations can be dropped off at Town Hall or LYSB by Wednesday, Oct. 23, so the candy can be distributed in time for Halloween. Or if you prefer to make a donation and let LYSB buy candy on your behalf, then visit this link: www.lysb.org/donate
LYSB is at 59 Lyme St. and Old Lyme Town Hall is at 52 Lyme St., both in Old Lyme.
Gunilla Birgitta James August 25, 1938 – September 30, 2024
OLD LYME—Gunilla Birgitta James (nee Hammar) 86, of Old Lyme, CT passed away at her residence on September 30, 2024 after suffering from Alzheimer’s. She was the beloved wife of George Arthur James Jr. with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.
Gunilla, born in Stockholm, Sweden to Gustav and Birgit Hammar, met and fell in love with George, while they both were working at Radio Sweden. They married and lived briefly in Glastonbury before moving to their home in Old Lyme. Gunilla maintained close connections with her Swedish heritage, spending summers with family in Stockholm, enjoying many close Swedish friends stateside, and celebrating Scandinavian holidays and customs with family and friends alike.
Her career as a teacher’s aide in the Region 18 School District was long and impactful. Her love, empathy, and humor touched many, from her work at Mile Creek with special needs students to her time at the High School library. She also volunteered at Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, the Nearly New Shop and St. Ann’s Episcopal Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Anna-Karin Li of La Quinta, CA and Kristina White (Peter) of Lyme, CT, her grandchildren, Karina and Nicholas and her brother, Bjorn (Annelie).
The family wishes to thank the many caregivers who helped us throughout mom’s illness, especially Jessica, Michelle and Venus.
Funeral Services will be held at St Ann’s Episcopal Church in Old Lyme, CT on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:30pm.
Memorial contributions in Gunilla’s name can be made to the CT Humane Society.
Boy’s Soccer On Monday, Sept. 16, Old Saybrook defeated Old Lyme 3-0. Coached by Allyson Gleason, the Wildcats were playing at home and their record now stands at 2-4-0.
Casey DeAngelo, Reggie Duque and Christain Dutra scored for Saybrook. Carlos Velez Torres made four saves for Old Saybrook while Sam Edmed made 11 for Old Lyme.
Old Lyme’s record is now 2-4-0.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Granby Memorial defeated Old Lyme 3-1 at Granby Memorial High School. Charlie McEwen scored for Old Lyme off an assist by Judah Waldo while Calvin Olsen, Ben DeDegallo and Max Kantner scored for Granby.
Old Lyme’s Sam Edmed made 10 saves while Landon Filmore of Granby notched four.
Girl’s Soccer
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Granby Memorial defeated Old Lyme 4-2 with the Wildcats playing at home. Former Wildcat star player Caroline Wallace is now in her first year as Old Lyme’s coach.
Granby’s Cassandra Earl scored a hattrick with Sarah Slade contributing the fourth. Mia Crunden gave one assist.
Olivia Kelly in goal for the Wildcats made 16 saves.
Old Lyme’s record is now 3-2.
Girl’s Volleyball
On Monday, Sept. 16, Morgan defeated Old Lyme 3-0 with game scores of 21-25, 18-25, 13-25. Playing away, Wildcats Maya LeQuire had 8 kills, Stella Young made 4 aces and Sophia D’Angelo had 13 digs.
Old Lyme is now 2-4 in both the league and overall, Erin Crayton is the longtime girl’s volleyball coach.
On Friday, Sept. 13, Old Lyme beat Cromwell 3-1 with game scores of 21-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-21. Playing at home, Wildcats Maya LeQuire had 7 aces and 11 kills, Katie Ferman made 11 assists and Molly Boardman had 14 digs.
After being announced as Lyme-Old Lyme Schools 2024-25 ‘Teacher of the Year’, Lyme-Old Lyme High School art teacher Will Allik (right) shakes hands with Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviasier.
OLD LYME—In time-honored tradition, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced the District’s Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year at the Convocation assembly held Monday in Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS.)
Longtime LOLHS art teacher William ‘Will’ Allik, who has been working for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools since 2004, was named Teacher of the Year.
Described by Lyme-Old Lyme High School Principal Jim Wygonik as someone, who has, “Gone beyond teaching the curriculum.,” Wygonik continued, “This extraordinary educator [Allik] has ignited a spark in his students, encouraging them to see the world through a creative lens and to think beyond the conventional.
Commenting that Allik’s classroom is, “Not just the subject he teaches, but a powerful tool for expression, innovation, and critical thinking,” Wygonik added that the Teacher of the Year, “Has created an environment where every student feels valued and inspired to explore their unique talents.”
Commenting that Allik, “Challenges his students to push boundaries, to ask questions, and to develop their own creative voice,” Wygonik said, “He [Allik] teaches his students how to see and how to express their vision in creative ways.”
Noting that Allik’s, “Dedication to nurturing young minds is evident in every project he undertakes,” Wygonik stressed that this same dedication is also active in, “Every lesson he teaches, and the hours and hours he dedicates to mentoring our students.”
Finally Wygonik emphasized that Allik, “Understands that his subject is a vital component of a child’s education.”
Sarah Karpinski, who is the Library Aide at both Mile Creek and Lyme Schools, is LOL Schools 2024-25 ‘Employee of the Year.’ She stands here with Schools Superintendent Ian Neviasier after receiving her award.
Neviasier named Sarah Karpinski, who is the Library Aide at both Mile Creek and Lyme Schools, as ‘Employee of the Year.’ She has worked for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools since November of 2020 and is also an attorney.
Kelly Enoch, Principal, Mile Creek School, said in support of the announcement of Karpinski’s honor that she [Karpinski], “… is known as “the book whisperer.” The breadth of her knowledge of youth literature allows her to recommend the perfect book to each student who visits the library.”
Allison Hine, Principal of Lyme School, added that Karpinski is known by students and staff alike for, “Her generosity of time, resources, spirit and ready smile.”
Enoch added, “Sarah is a consistent, positive presence, who enhances the joy of learning for all of our students. She brightens the days of so many with her positive presence, friendly demeanor, and “can do” attitude.”
OLD LYME — Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and Old Lyme Town Hall are again collecting donations of Halloween candy for their neighbors in the Old Lyme Village.
