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Departments The Platt Family

generations—a ledger book of the family farm. Begun in 1740, the

In 1637, the Reverend Peter Prudden left Hertfordshire, England

ledger records every bushel of potatoes sold and every load of oak

with fifteen families to sail to Boston. Within a year, Prudden and his

carted for nearly thirty years. The farm ledger concluded in the 1760s

“Hertfordshire Group,” as they were called, were on the move, gather-

only to be revived by another Platt descendant almost 100 years later.

ing followers in Wethersfield, Connecticut as they headed south to

Even local animals became Platt family heirlooms of a sort. Such is

join with those that founded the city of New Haven. A year later, in

the case of “the old turtle,” a box turtle that Dick Platt said visited the

1639, Prudden, along with fifty-two families, moved southwest from

family property every fall for almost a century. He knew it was the

New Haven to the land around the Wepawaug River. On February

same turtle because his great grandfather and great uncle had carved

1,1639, the land that would later be named Milford was purchased

their initials and the year 1857 its shell. The turtle was last seen by

from Ansantawae, Chief of the local Paugussett tribe.

Platt in 1942 when his old house was sold.

Among the original group from Hertfordshire to settle in Milford was Richard Platt, his wife, and four children.

Platt was allotted four acres and one rood (or a quarter-

Story by Gerry McGuire Photography by Lindsay Comer

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n parts of Europe, it is not unusual to find towns that have existed for thousands of years that are still populated with the direct descendants of their earliest inhabitants. The Basques of Spain and the Celts of western Ireland, Wales, and the British Isles have remained in the same regions, in some cases, since Paleolithic times. Excluding Native Americans, the United States cannot claim such deep roots. Compared to many nations in the world, America is a young country; yet few towns in America are as old as Milford. Founded in 1639, Milford was one of the first thirty towns in America to be settled by British colonists.

Since the very first explorers reached our soil, there has always been a desire to find out what lies

over the next hill. From the calls to, “Go west young man,” to our national love affair with trains and

acre of land) on what is now Plymouth Place (the location

Dick Platt pictured with his

of the current Red Cross building.) Twelve generations

ancestor’s musket reported

later, his descendant, Richard “Dick” Platt Jr., still resides

to have been confiscated

in Milford on a road bearing his family surname. Platt

from a deceased Hessian

says he can trace his lineage back through “thirty families

solider at the battle of Long

in eighty-five different ways.” His Milford heritage is, as

Island in 1776.

he puts it, “a tangled plate of spaghetti.”

Platt knows firsthand that sometimes genealogy will unearth the unexpected. His ancestor Andrew Sandford and his wife Mary, for instance, were put on trial for witchcraft in Hartford in 1662. Andrew was acquitted, but Mary, apparently, didn’t fare as well; he resettled in Milford and remarried; she disappeared from both her prison cell and the historical record.

the automobile, Americans have constantly been on the move toward some far, distant point. Added

Educated at Yale like his father and both grandfathers

to this American diaspora are the millions of immigrants who chose to make America their home

before him, Dick Platt not only taught history, but became

and assimilated into the fabric of American society. With all the change, movement, and growth that

the Milford town historian, literally surrounding himself

has exemplified American history, it is notable to find a town where ancestral roots are still deeply

with the history of his town and his family. A framed docu-

entrenched almost 400 years after its founding. Despite the passage of time, an aspect of Milford’s past

ment from the Revolutionary War and an old dowry from

literally lives among us: descendents of those early settlers who established the town.

1769 are displayed on his home walls. Above, resting on a

The history of Milford has been handed down to these families one heirloom, one story at a time.

wooden beam salvaged from an old barn on his property, is

The obvious pride that Milford’s direct descendants have for both the history of their families and their

a musket that his ancestor Captain Joseph Platt is reported

town ensures that neither will ever go unappreciated or unsung.

to have confiscated from a deceased Hessian soldier at the battle of Long Island in 1776.

Captain Platt’s father, also named Joseph, handed something equally remarkable down through the

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Miford Roots Run Deep Story by Gerry mcGuire Photography by Lindsay Comer

What’s Cooking Milford?

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Crossing with Care text and photos by Pam Landry

Crossing with Care A

Text and Photos

By Pam Landry

mong the long list of things that make living in Milford special are the wonderful crossing guards who watch out for our

children during the school year. Spending time with six of these men and women—watching them on the job, hearing their

stories, and getting a feel for what they do and how important their job is—was an honor.

The crossing guards often become close to the children, their families, and

sometimes even the neighbors. They come from different neighborhoods, but

what all of these crossing guards have in common is that they love what they do…and the kids and parents love them for it.

Loren Burton Live Oaks School, grades K – 5

Gloria Simone

On his first day as a crossing guard at the intersection of Pond

Calf Pen Meadow School, grades 3 – 5

Point Avenue and Baxter Lane, Loren Burton recalls that a police

Gloria began her third year at Calf Pen this fall. “I look forward to

officer advised him, “never turn your back on traffic.” Now,

every day,” she says about her job. Her favorite thing is interacting

working at a five-way intersection in one of the busiest areas of

with the kids, the parents, and the teachers. Simone says it makes

Milford, Burton says “It’s hard not to turn my back on traffic!”

her feel good to be with the kids. “They like me,” she laughs. “They

Burton began working as a substitute crossing guard in

call me Miss Gloria.” Simone has learned all of her students’ names

Milford after retiring in 1994. After about a year he became a

as well as those of their parents and even their dogs. “It’s about

full-time guard at his present post. His wife, Eleanor is also a

being one-on-one with the kids,” she explains.

Milford crossing guard.

Every day the kids have stories to tell Miss Gloria about how their

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Burton says the kids are fun and friendly and always smile at him, and since he crosses younger children, they are usually

younger kids who will be attending Orange Avenue School. But, she

with a parent. “More parents are walking with their kids since

is quick to add, “I love this school.”

September 11, 2001,” he says.

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day went. With the school shift from K – 5, she says she will miss the

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readers’ letters I think it would be great in each issue to

the three summer months from 1939 until

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read an interview with lifelong residents, like

after I graduated from the U.S. Merchant

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“Sage Voices,” who recall their early days in

Marine Academy in 1958. Going to Milford

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Milford. It would be interesting as a regular

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mail) about growing up in Milford so that others

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signs, elegant and unobtrusive, hanging from

and color of their blossoms, their graceful or

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an earthmover, they have been digging

white poles in the center of Milford. The signs

rugged trunks and limbs, and variations of

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holes, some of them waist deep, in

identify areas included in the Arboretum such

foliage changing with the seasons. To make

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as The Green, Upper and Lower Duck Ponds,

the Arboretum a reality, MTI, together with

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Milford. No, they were not despoiling

and Parsons. In addition to the signs, there are

the Milford Tree Commission, obtained a block

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those areas— they were planting trees.

rectangular nameplates—placed high on the

grant to fund the plan, develop identifying area

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tree trunks—which identify by their popular

signs and tree labels, and publish a brochure to

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beautifying downtown, Milford Trees Inc.

and Latin names, some fifty-four newly planted

educate the public about the Arboretum.

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trees, as well as previously existing trees.

Building on the long Milford tradition of

When landscape architect Edgar Vaughn

James Richetelli dedicated the Arboretum. Tours

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On September 25, 2010 at City Hall, Mayor

(Above) On Arbor Day 2009, MTI members and partners planted a cherry tree grove with funding from the Werth Family Foundation and other private donations; (right) a map showing the Arboretum areas in Milford Center.

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the purposes of this special collection of trees.

memorial to 2nd Lieutenant

So what did it take to dig all those holes, plant those trees, and create an Arboretum? It took

John Clifford Wilcock, a WWII

an uncommon passion among the members of

pilot shot down in France.

MTI, who not only love trees for their beauty, diversity, and life-supporting functions, but who care about preserving them for future generations. There is even greater purpose still: to motivate people in other communities to undertake similar projects by sharing arboreal values with the public. Most important of these values is teaching youngsters the rewards of connecting with nature by developing a strong

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the harbor, are aware of the rusted hulk visible

his submersibles for peaceful, commercial

in selling his military submarines to foreign

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purposes. His undersea craft would be used to

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Creek. If you know where to look, you can

recover sunken cargoes, for mining, to harvest

with the United States government.

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also see the wreck from Rogers Avenue.

the bounty of the sea (such as clams, oysters,

those who have sailed in and out of

What is heard most often when this wreck comes up for discussion is, “That’s one of Simon

The famed Milford engineer and inventor,

The naval arms limitation treaties of the

pearls, or sponges), or for oil drilling.

At the same time that Lake was working on

1920s caused the military application of

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Lake’s submersibles to come to an end, and

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Lake’s submarines.” Although it is indeed a

this type of commercial vessel, he was also

as a result, his Lake Torpedo Boat Company

submersible, it is technically not a submarine.

building submarines for military purposes.

went out of business.

It was named the Lakesco, and was intended for

He is credited today with developing the

undersea salvage operations.

modern submarine, with diving planes and

The inventor then turned his full attention to the commercial use of his submersibles.

His salvage vessels were of three types: free sailing, those tethered to a mother ship for

Simon Lake’s salvaging submersible

power and air supply, and those attached to a

as seen at half tide in Milford Harbor.

mother ship with a hinged access tube.

The Lakesco was of this third type. It was built in 1930 by the Lake Submarine Salvage Corporation. The mother ship was the Lillian, and it was attached to the Lakesco by an access tube, referred to by Lake as “a stairway to the sea.” Men could descend to the Lakesco via this passage, pass through an air lock, and enter the submersible which, like a diving bell, was open to the sea floor at the bottom.

Why does the sunken Lakesco rest in Milford Harbor? There aren’t any records indicating that it was ever put to use, and Lake's MARY HEGARTY NESCHKE

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website www.simonlake.com, does not have any knowledge of any specific event. We can only guess what happened.

By the 1930s, around the time of the Great Depression, Lake was already having

The Explorer was tethered to a mother

longtime Milford resident Winthrop

ship for air and power. Perhaps Lake felt

Smith, Sr., Lake made and lost several

that this type of submersible had better

fortunes in his lifetime. Money did

commercial possibilities. The Explorer was

not mean much to him; it was his

put in dry dock at the end of the 1930s as

work that was important. If a venture

Lake turned again, with the coming of the

failed, Lake paid investors back out

World War II, to military applications for

of his own pocket. Consequent to

his submarines. Unfortunately, he was

JEFFREY LAKE

financial difficulties. According to

his debts, he lost his house on North Broad Street, and George J. Smith purchased it from the bank around

The Lakesco was a “trimmed down” version of Lake’s

1935, converting it into what is now

Argonaut and Argosy submarines.

the Smith-Sefcik Funeral Home. We may conclude, therefore, that Lake simply

unsuccessful in interesting the U. S. Navy in any of his proposals.

Simon Lake died in 1945, yet his legacy lives on. This eccentric figure from Milford’s past will always be remembered

Lake continued with his work, building the

abandoned the Lakesco because of the

Explorer, (the submarine now residing at Lis-

expense involved in raising it.

man Landing) which was completed in 1936.

through the remains of his creations that dot the Milford landscape.

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Autumn Splendor

3:30 to 6:30 p.m. through September.

Robert Treat Farm has been in operation

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farm-fresh fall vegetables are chemical free.

The best part is that the produce doesn’t travel far and you are supporting a local business in the process.

Mary Treat makes no secret about why Treat’s farm has continued to grow so successfully. “We have a farm in Milford because the people of Milford want us to be here! It’s a success because of them.”

When you step under the tents outside the red barn to pick your pumpkins, sweet corn, squash, or turnips, you get the authentic feel of fall. Robert Treat Farm provides the perfect setting

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EAVES CRUNCHING UNDERFOOT and the smell

of ripe pumpkins and other squash

to learn about market. Mary Treat, owner

the heritage of this historical community

are sure signs that fall has arrived. Now it’s

of Robert Treat

time to start getting the Halloween outfits

Farm, located at the

ready for the kids, and begin baking your

corner of New Haven and

favorite seasonal pies and tarts. One of

Merwin Avenues, hosts a farmer’s

through October 29), helps to further sustain

the best places in Milford to enjoy some of

market which features fresh produce among

and preserve the farm land and is a great way

autumn’s splendor is at your local farmer’s

other local goods every Wednesday from

for your family to enjoy the season’s fresh and

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while supporting local farmers. Purchasing a weekly seasonal produce basket (available

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a family of four for about a week, which means you get to try out mouth-watering recipes like pumpkin pancakes, butternut bisque, apple crisp, and glazed acorn squash. Treat’s offers seasonal recipe suggestions for budding chefs of all ages.

The farm is, of course, a great place to take the kids to pick out their own pumpkins for carving. Grab a few for yourself or your favorite baker for pumpkin pies, bread, tarts, and even homemade pumpkin ice cream.

A visit to any of Milford’s local farms is the perfect way to enjoy autumn’s tasty fruits and veggies with the family!

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arts + artisans

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URNITURE…WE USE IT EVERY DAY without a thought; we dine on it,

the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), the Metropolitan Museum of Art,

store our stuff in it, and sit on it. While the old saying, “like a

and the Smithsonian. Castle has kind words for his protégé: “Mark was

piece of furniture,” intimates that something is mundane, master

an exceptional student. He had a keen sense of design and the excellent

craftsman Mark Gravino creates eye-catching works of art that are far

technical skills to turn-out beautifully crafted work.”

from ordinary. Gravino is a studio furniture maker, which means he

After school, Gravino began working for a number of

makes one piece at a time. All of his creations are designed and hand

architectural firms, and in 1985 he started his own studio, Gravino

crafted in his Milford studio—a Xanadu for anyone who loves to work

Furniture. Creating custom pieces for clients is a unique business.

with wood. Tools abound among pieces in progress; wood awaits its

“I try to spin-off of the traditional furniture of my clients to create

destiny to become a stylish piece of furniture.

Gravino has always been interested in the arts and attended the Paier College of Art in New Haven where he studied sculpting and design. He became intrigued by furniture and later attended a three-year program at the prestigious Wendell

a piece that will compliment what they already have,” Gravino says. “Larger pieces are built so they may be broken down to transport; many clients are in New York City and elevators offer limited space to move large scale furniture.”

Working mostly with walnut, white oak, and

Castle School in New York. There he learned

mahogany, Gravino will occasionally have a client

from the master himself, Wendell Castle, the

provide wood for their furniture. He recently

father of modern furniture design. Mr. Castle’s works are included in the permanent collections of

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created a table with wood supplied by the client that they purchased in Australia. The

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majority of the wood Gravino uses is harvested in the eastern U.S. from sustainable forests. Some wood is selectively cut from private lots if property owners are looking to remove large trees. Reclaimed wood is also used frequently in his work, and Gravino is always on the lookout for an old piece that he can remake into something new.

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ne project Mark Gravino took on was to create a bowl out

of a piece of wood from the old elm tree that once resided

forms into more contemporary pieces; traditional shapes with a

at the corner of the old

modern twist.” Gravino is masterful in his use of veneers which,

Taylor Library building (which

contrary to the layman’s opinion, is considered to represent the finest

now houses the Chamber

of furniture. “Working with veneers is a difficult process and is very

of Commerce). The piece was

fine work,” says Gravino. Some of his signature pieces use inlays

on display at the downtown

that may look like ivory but are actually celluloid. He will often use

shop Given to Gauche before it was

different types of metals as inlays as well. Other materials he uses are

auctioned off. Proceeds from the sale were

a bit unusual for an average piece of furniture: bronze is a favorite as

donated to benefit Milford Trees, Inc.

it develops a special patina; another favorite is goatskin, referred to as

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arts + artisans

parchment. “Only a few people use goatskin,” says Gravino. “It can be very tricky to work with.”

Gravino designs each piece with a hand drawn plan. “I love the craft of drawing,” he explains. “Some pieces can take more than a month to complete from drawing board to finishing. He often collaborates with interior designers, creating unique pieces that work with other furniture and artwork clients have collected.

Gravino’s furniture—his art—evokes classic lines of long established styles. Though he admits, “I always look back to classic pieces of things that have been done,” Gravino’s genius lies in reinterpreting the inspiration he draws from classic furniture. When creative push comes to MARK GRAVINO

shove, says Gravino, “I’m a modernist at heart.”

—Susan Carroll-Dwyer Visit www.gravinofurniture.com to see more of Mark Gravino’s remarkable artistry.

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family time

Go For a Walk

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ith the arrival of autumn comes cooler days, beautiful

There is no lack of beautiful scenery to enjoy or history to learn when you

landscapes, and a renewed interest in crisp air and exercise.

decide to lace up your walking shoes and take a stroll around any neigh-

Milford is chock full of fun and interesting places to explore afoot.

borhood or park in Milford.

Walks can be tailored to your family’s interests. A good place to start is the Milford Parks and Recreation Department at the Parsons

Stonebridge with its commemorative stones for each of the founding

Center. In the waiting area are free brochures with detailed maps of

fathers of Milford and Ansantewae, the Paugussett chief from whom

favorite walks around Milford and the state. The Milford Chamber of

Milford was purchased in 1639.

Commerce is also an excellent resource for walkers. They have two

Milford Historical Society volunteer guides will be conducting

marvelous booklets available ($5.00 each) written by members of the

weekend walks in early October. Don’t forget to walk through the three

Milford Historical Society: A Walking Tour of Historic Milford, CT by

houses that comprise the Historical Society.

Rutheva Baldwin Brockett and The Bridge on the Wepawaug by Morris

For some residents the arrival of cooler weather marks their favorite

W. Abbot. The proceeds go to the Milford Historical Society. There is

time on one of Milford’s many beaches. Take your pick of any beach:

also a handy little booklet published by the Environmental Concerns

Cedar, Laurel, Woodmont, Gulf, Wildemere, Walnut, Myrtle, Silver

Coalition (an expanded version of the original Milford Favorite Walks)

Sands, Charles Island, Fort Trumbull, Welch’s Point, Bayview, Pond

entitled Milford Favorite Walks Adds Water and Trails that includes

Point, Morningside, Fairview, Burwells, Merwin’s Point, and Anchor.

places to launch boats and kayaks, foliage tours, and bicycle rides.

Now that the weather has cooled you’ll have plenty of room to play!

If you love history, the Milford Historical Society’s knowledgeable

Make sure to visit the Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point, one

guides will lead you on any and all of their free tours: Milford’s

of Milford’s true treasures. There is something of interest for every age.

Historic Downtown, Milford Cemetery, Milford Harbor, and

Several trails explore this breathtaking 8.4-acre state bird sanctuary

Monuments and Markers. Make time to explore both sides of the

and wildlife management area. Climb the spiral stairs to the top of

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the viewing tower and be amazed at the far-flung vistas. Observe

rivers, and wildlife. There is also a playground, an outdoor obstacle

firsthand the very different habitats— salt water, tidal marsh, and

course, tennis courts, soccer fields, model airplane fields, and dog runs.

fresh water—that thrive side-by-side. For additional hours of fun, bring

A less well-known treasure, Walker’s Pond, lies behind Milford Hospital.

binoculars and a birding book. Count how many species you see. (Hint:

Parking is available at the corner of Robert Treat Parkway and Meadowside

there are almost 400.) In addition to nature walks, the Audubon offers

Road. The Alternative Education School students restored the pond and

a large variety of family activities throughout the year. Visit their

lovingly tend it. They ripped out the invasive plants and vines that were

website at: http://www.ctaudubon.org/visit/milford.htm.

choking the pond and replanted several native trees, bushes, and flowers,

For miles of fun, explore Milford’s parks. There is room to list only a few, so you’ll have the fun of discovering the others for yourself.

Eisenhower Park is the best-known and most frequently visited park

including a butterfly garden by the entry. Their work is not finished, however; when water levels are high, it’s impossible to walk around the pond. They hope to construct a floating bridge to allow people to walk or

in Milford. There are two sections: the Solomon Section and Eisenhower

run the entire one-half-mile circle. Anyone with knee or hip problems is

Park proper. To hike in the Solomon Section, wear sturdy boots and bring

advised to wait until the trail has been leveled. Instead, sit and enjoy the

a compass, cell phone, walking stick, and companion. The terrain is

colorful birds that make their home at Walker’s Pond.

irregular, ranging from vernal pools to rocky ridges and forest. Jogging and hiking trails offer all skill levels a satisfying workout.

It’s up to you to discover the rest, so make tracks and enjoy!

—Connie Jagodzinski

Bill Canfield

Eisenhower Park proper has forty-four acres of wilderness trails, creeks,

This is only a small list to whet your appetite for outdoor activity.

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n parts of Europe, it is not unusual to find towns that have existed for thousands of years that are still populated with the direct descendants of their earliest inhabitants. The Basques of Spain and the Celts of western Ireland, Wales, and the British Isles have remained in the same regions, in some cases, since Paleolithic times. Excluding Native Americans, the United States cannot claim such deep roots. Compared to many nations in the world, America is a young country; yet few towns in America are as old as Milford. Founded in 1639, Milford was one of the first thirty towns in America to be settled by British colonists.

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the Platt Family

generations—a ledger book of the family farm. Begun in 1740, the

In 1637, the Reverend Peter Prudden left Hertfordshire, England

ledger records every bushel of potatoes sold and every load of oak

with fifteen families to sail to Boston. Within a year, Prudden and his

carted for nearly thirty years. The farm ledger concluded in the 1760s

“Hertfordshire Group,” as they were called, were on the move, gather-

only to be revived by another Platt descendant almost 100 years later.

ing followers in Wethersfield, Connecticut as they headed south to

Even local animals became Platt family heirlooms of a sort. Such is

join with those that founded the city of New Haven. A year later, in

the case of “the old turtle,” a box turtle that Dick Platt said visited the

1639, Prudden, along with fifty-two families, moved southwest from

family property every fall for almost a century. He knew it was the

New Haven to the land around the Wepawaug River. On February

same turtle because his great grandfather and great uncle had carved

1,1639, the land that would later be named Milford was purchased

their initials and the year 1857 its shell. The turtle was last seen by

from Ansantawae, Chief of the local Paugussett tribe.

Platt in 1942 when his old house was sold.

Among the original group from Hertfordshire to settle in Milford was Richard Platt, his wife, and four children.

Platt was allotted four acres and one rood (or a quarteracre of land) on what is now Plymouth Place (the location

Dick Platt pictured with his

of the current Red Cross building.) Twelve generations

ancestor’s musket reported

later, his descendant, Richard “Dick” Platt Jr., still resides

to have been confiscated

in Milford on a road bearing his family surname. Platt

from a deceased Hessian

says he can trace his lineage back through “thirty families

solider at the battle of Long

in eighty-five different ways.” His Milford heritage is, as

Island in 1776.

he puts it, “a tangled plate of spaghetti.”

Platt knows firsthand that sometimes genealogy will unearth the unexpected. His ancestor Andrew Sandford and his wife Mary, for instance, were put on trial for witchcraft in Hartford in 1662. Andrew was acquitted, but Mary, apparently, didn’t fare as well; he resettled in Milford and remarried; she disappeared from both her prison cell and the historical record.

Educated at Yale like his father and both grandfathers before him, Dick Platt not only taught history, but became the Milford town historian, literally surrounding himself with the history of his town and his family. A framed document from the Revolutionary War and an old dowry from 1769 are displayed on his home walls. Above, resting on a wooden beam salvaged from an old barn on his property, is a musket that his ancestor Captain Joseph Platt is reported to have confiscated from a deceased Hessian soldier at the battle of Long Island in 1776.

Captain Platt’s father, also named Joseph, handed something equally remarkable down through the

Joel Baldwin delights at the past and looks forward to the future from the grounds of The Historical Society.

the Buckingham and Clark Families One of the most notable heirlooms handed down throughout the generations in Milford is the house that stands at 61 North

away from Milford sometime stop by the house to see the place

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where their American lineage began.

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Street, also known as the Buckingham House. The oldest house in

as early as 1675. But the heavy, wooden, Dutch-style door adorning

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Milford was built by one of the original Milford settlers, Thomas

the facade and the enormous central fireplace remain the same as

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when the infamous pirate Captain Kidd visited in the 1600s. During

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House is Timothy Clark, a direct descendant of both Thomas

the Revolutionary War, British soldiers (who sometimes raided the

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Connecticut shore for supplies) attempted to kidnap the house’s owner,

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Tim Clark can trace his family through five of Milford’s founding

Captain Jehiel Bryan, who had acquired the property after marrying

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families. George Clark was also the first settler to build a home

Ester Buckingham. Having been warned of the plot against him, Bryan

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outside the protective palisades that surrounded the original

hid a contingent of patriots in the house, who then rushed the startled

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Milford settlement, and was given forty acres of land for his

British marauders and thwarted their attempt. According to family lore,

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courage. The Thomas Buckingham house where both Timothy and

a sword passed down through the generations was actually dropped by

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his father were raised, has been passed down within the family

one of the British soldiers while fleeing that night.

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from one generation to another. Distant relatives of both the Buckingham and the Clark families who have long since moved

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Since its founding, when the stockade fence protected the village from possible Native American raids, the citizens of Milford have

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Tim Clark stands proudly at his family home, the oldest house in Milford.

always taken up arms to protect their homes. The Natives, while generally friendly, would occasionally taunt their new neighbors by shouting over the barricade that the settlers “had penned themselves in like pigs.” With the Native American uprising known as King Philip’s war in 1675, Milford’s citizens took up arms to protect the towns on the Connecticut River, an area known as New England’s bread basket. Timothy Clark’s descendant and early Milford settler, Robert Treat, earned the rank of major during the conflict and, upon his return, went on to become the Governor of Connecticut. Clark also counts among his ancestors David Clark, who fought in the Revolutionary War, and Everett Byron. Clark, who fought

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Everett B. Clark survived the infamous Confederate Libby Prison in Richmond, and returned to Milford to found what would later become the Asgrow Seed Company.

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the Smith Family The Smith family of Milford also shared the burden of war.

George Miles Smith fought for the Union Army in the Civil War and died in Virginia. Alvin C. Smith was gassed during World War

Descended from original Milford founder John Smith, the Smiths

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have generations of military men in their lineage. The current Smith

Russia against the Red Army. Alvin’s younger brother, Winthrop A.

brothers, Danforth, Winthrop, and Deforest, are descended from both

“Pink” Smith, fought in World War II while his son, Danforth Smith,

Gamaliel French and Captain Samuel Peck, both of whom fought in

says, “I served in Texas defending the country from rattlesnakes.”

the Revolutionary War. (After the war Captain Peck was interred in

Danforth’s brother Deforest Smith described his father as “my hero.”

Milford Cemetery.)

One look at his life and anyone can see why. After graduating Yale in 1931 as an all-American lacrosse player, Pink Smith served in the army reserves as a Second Lieutenant. He reenlisted in the Army in 1942 at the age of thirty-five, leaving his three children and a very angry wife to fight in WWII. He earned the bronze star at the Battle of the Bulge and took part in liberating the death camp at Dachau.

After the war he returned to his wife, children, and family businesses. He spent a great deal of time coaching and in philanthropic work with the Red Cross and Rotary, and was eventually voted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

British poet, politician, and historian Thomas Babington Macaulay believed that, “People who take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote descendants.” These words resonate strongly for residents who carry the blood of early Milford setters in their veins.

Former Milford mayor Joel Baldwin, a descendant of town founder John Baldwin, traces his lineage back to Aston-Clinton in Buckinghamshire, England where the ancestral Baldwin house and family church still stand.

When asked about the role the descendants of the first settlers still play in Milford, he said, “We don’t own the town, but we do take a proprietary interest in what goes on. We

Dan Smith visits the Green, a

are all still involved to ensure the future of this town.”

short walk from his office, but always close to his heart.

Those curious to learn more about their genealogy and that of Milford’s founders are encouraged to participate in the genealogy group run by Greg Thompson at the Milford Library, meeting the first Monday of every month. The Milford Library now also subscribes to Ancestry.com which can be accessed on site.

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Local Chef’s share their favorite recipes

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ining out in Milford is always a treat, with excellent fare from family style to fusion. Here are some of our favorites.

Our readers love recipes so we’ve asked these fabulous eateries to offer up an “easy recipe” for our readers to reproduce. Send us a photo of your culinary masterpiece and we will post them on our website (www.milfordliving.com).

Think it came out right? Visit the restaurant to see if you came close!

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visit to Tengda is more than just a meal; it allows you to experience the flavors of the Far East; Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Masterful creations of the freshest ingredients will delight your palette. Dine at a hibachi table and it’s not just a dinner—it’s a show!

Tengda Asian Bistro & Hibachi 1676 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT (203) 877-8888 www.tengdaasianbistro.com

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L o b s t e r, F i l e t & s h r i m p H i b a c h i 5 oz. lobster meat 5 oz. beef filet 6 large shrimp Egg noodles 1 cup each peeled zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, carrot Soy sauce Butter Garlic Teriyaki sauce Sake Salt & pepper Fresh lemon juice Ginger & mustard dipping sauce

1Heat stovetop griddle to 600 degrees. It is important to keep the ingredients moving on the griddle constantly.

2Fried Rice - Melt butter; add rice, 2 eggs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and soy sauce.

3Noodles – Melt butter; add cooked egg noodles. Sauté with garlic and salt.

4Vegetables – Melt butter; add all vegetables. Sauté for 3 minutes with garlic, salt, pepper, and sake.

5Lobster, Beef Filet, and Shrimp – Melt butter and start with shrimp; add lemon juice. As shrimp begins to color up, add sliced beef to the griddle away from the shrimp. Add teriyaki sauce. Add lobster meat in another section of the griddle.

6Plate all of the components alongside each other and enjoy!

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xplore Mediterranean cuisine and its abundance of flavor, reinterpreted with a modern flair. Take a taste of twenty types of tapas.

BIN 100 has an exceptional selection of wines to compliment any dish, come and toast today.

P o r t u g u e s e C a l d o Ve r d e s o u p 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 3 cups cubed potatoes 1 quart water 1 quart chicken broth 1 pound green kale leaves, washed, trimmed of the thick stems, sliced thin 8 ounces chorizo sausage Salt and pepper to taste

1In a 6-8 quart pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.

2Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.

3Add chicken broth and water to pot, cover and boil gently over medium-high heat for 30 minutes.

4When potatoes are tender, mash with a potato masher in the pot or use an immersion blender.

5Add kale and continue to simmer on medium heat.

6In a separate frying pan cook chorizo sausage on medium high for 10 minutes or until fat is rendered.

7Drain chorizo and add to the soup. Simmer for 10 minutes.

8Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.

9Serve and enjoy with crusty bread.

Caldo verde soup is even tastier when enjoyed the day after it’s prepared.

Yields 4-6 servings.

BIN 100 Restaurant 100 Lansdale Avenue Milford, CT (203) 882-1400 www.bin100.com

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C o s ta a Z Z u r r a r e s tau r a n t ormally known as Wildemere Restaurant, Costa Azurra was purchased in 1972 by the Faustini family. Since then we have added a banquet room that accommodates up to 250 people and our dining area is open for lunch and dinner. We serve homestyle Italian/American meals with a beautiful view of Long Island Sound. Come and enjoy!

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Costa Azzurra 72 Broadway Milford, CT (203) 878-6688 http://www.niteimage.com/ clubs/CostaAzzurra

3 slices of milk fed veal pounded to make tender 3 slices eggplant 3 slices of Parma prosciutto 4 oz. sliced mushrooms 2 cups of vegetable oil to pan fry veal and eggplant 4 large eggs

2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons crushed tomato 1 /4 cup of butter Salt & pepper Fresh garlic 3 slices of mozzarella 1 /2 cup of spinach 1 oz. cooking sherry wine Black olives

1Dredge eggplant and veal scaloppini in flour.

2Put oil in a medium sauté pan; heat to 350.

3Beat eggs in a bowl; add salt & pepper and

fresh parsley to taste.

4Dip eggplant and veal in egg mixture and pan fry to golden brown.

5In separate pan, combine chicken stock, butter, cooking sherry, mushrooms, and crushed tomatoes bring to a simmer.

6Put veal on bottom of pan, eggplant in middle, and prosciutto on top.

7Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until it thickens.

8Put mozzarella on top to melt.

9Add olives with toothpicks to top off veal, eggplant, and prosciutto.

10 In another pan sauté spinach in 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil.

11 Add fresh garlic, salt, and pepper.

12 Arrange platter with spinach on the bottom then veal, eggplant, prosciutto, and olives on top of the Saltimbocca. Top with fresh parsley to garnish.

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G u s t o r e s tau r a n t usto’s stylish interior reflects their exceptional cuisine. Owner Ricardo Mavuli and his wife Ellen welcome their guests and treat them like family. Private party rooms, a newly remodeled bar and outdoor dining offer guests unique spaces to enjoy a fabulous dining experience.

Grilled Pork Chop Pork chop Garlic Salt & pepper Baby white potatoes Scallions Butter

Baby carrots Asparagus Madeira wine Veal stock Basil Rosemary

Gusto

1Season pork chop with salt, pepper, oil, and garlic.

2Grill pork chop till desired doneness.

POTATOES

1Blanch baby potatoes until tender; cool; slice into coins.

2Sauté potato coins with scallions, butter, salt, pepper until browned and hot.

VEGETABLES

1Blanch baby carrots and asparagus until tender.

2Sauté baby carrots and asparagus with garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.

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Gusto Restaurant 255 Boston Post Road Milford, CT (203) 876-7464 www.gustotrattoria.com

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1Sauté chopped shallots; add Madeira wine, reduce heat.

2Add veal stock, reduce again until desired thickness is achieved.

3Assemble on plate, garnish with basil or rosemary sprig.

tHe sHoreLine CHeF hef Larry Landsberg creates delicious dishes for any event. Consider hosting a cooking party? Larry will teach you and your guests how to create world class cuisine. Make your bridal shower, wedding, anniversary, or birthday the height of great taste with The Shoreline Chef!

Pasta Puttanesca

The Shoreline Chef Larry Landsberg 203-687-8794 www.theshorelinechef.com

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1 pound dried pasta spaghetti or linguine Olive oil 5 cloves or garlic sliced very thin 1 small onion chopped 1 /2 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives 42 oz. canned diced tomatoes (28 oz. can and 14 oz. can) 4 anchovy fillets in oil 2 tablespoons capers Fresh basil and fresh parsley, chopped Crushed red pepper flakes Fresh grated pecorino or parmesan cheese

1Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.

2Add dried pasta (do not over-cook the pasta).

3Heat a large sauté pan and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

4Add onion, garlic, red pepper to taste, and the anchovies .

5Cook and mash until the anchovies dissolve, do not let garlic burn.

6Add diced tomatoes and mash with the back of a spoon.

7Get the whole thing bubbling, breaking up the tomatoes.

8Add the chopped olives.

9Check the pasta. It should be al dente.

10 Drain and add to sauce. Continue cooking for another minute.

11 Plate the pasta. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, basil, and grated cheese.

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he Armellino family has been sharing their exceptional Italian cuisine with Milford for more than twenty-five years. From Pasta to Osso Buco, their dishes all have a personal touch. Come dine at Armellino’s and be treated like family.

P o l l o & Ve a l Veal Scaloppini Boneless breast of chicken Garlic cloves Italian parsley Portobello, Shitake, and button mushrooms Sea salt Black peppercorn Paprika Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pinot Grigio white wine Butter Artichoke hearts Sweet red vinegar peppers Chicken stock

armellino

1Lightly season both sides with sea salt, cracked black peppercorns, and fine paprika.

2Coat with flour.

3Sear in extra virgin olive oil, unitll lightly browned on both sides (then remove from pan and let rest).

4Left over oil & juices are used to saute freshly sliced garlic cloves.

5Brown garlic, then add freshly cut Italian parsley.

6Add mixed mushroom to sauté for approximately three minutes.

7Add Pinot Grigio white wine & whole butter (coated with flour).

8Add chicken stock, artichoke hearts & red sweet peppers. Reduce, then ready to plate.

Armellino’s Restaurant 667 Bridgeport Avenue Milford, CT (203) 874-6509 www.armellinos.com

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s t o n e B r i D G e r e s tau r a n t he success of Stonebridge has been carefully crafted by its proprietor, Rich Conine. It all started with his father’s business Milford Seafood which stood at the same location since 1947. The Stonebridge continues this fine seafood tradition and their menu offers a variety of surf…and turf.

Prince edward island Mussels 5 3 5 12 1

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pounds mussels, cleaned and debeared large lemons large cloves of garlic, chopped fluid ounce chicken stock cup Pernod, anisette, or Sambucca tablespoons whole butter pounds baby spinach

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1In a large pot sauté the mussels, Pernod and garlic, for a few minutes, then add the juice of 3 lemons, and chicken stock.

2Cook 10 minutes.

3Reduce heat to low.

4Continue cooking 5 minutes, until mussels open.

5Discard unopened mussels.

6Finish by adding the butter and baby spinach, stir until butter is melted.

Stonebridge Restaurant 50 Daniel Street Milford, CT (203) 874-7947 www.stonebridgerestaurant.com

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Citrus he downtown restaurant in Armory square offers new American cuisine seven nights a week. Stop in to dine, enjoy a martini at the bar, or host a private party for your family and friends. Check out the extensive craft beer selection, the delicious food and lively atmosphere that will turn an ordinary night into one to remember.

Steamed Littleneck Clams with Andouille in a Smoked Paprika Pan Sauce

12 little neck clams rinsed and soaked in cold water for a few minutes 3 oz Andouille sausage cut into bite size pieces (you can substitute Chorizo or smoked kielbasa) 1/2 clove garlic minced 1/2 shallot sliced thin 3 oz chardonnay or other dry white wine 2 tablespoons butter 4 oz chicken stock Fresh ground black pepper Tabasco to taste (substitute crushed red pepper flakes) 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon salad oil

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This recipe does not call for salt; the natural salty brine inside the clams usually provides enough as is. This is a great dish any time of year; it is both light and hearty. This dish has been a recent addition to our appetizer menu and has taken off very well.

Citrus 56 South Broad Street Milford, CT (203) 877-1138 www.citrus-ct.com

Conte Ristorante

njoy a true cucina Italiana where all the pasta is homemade and everything is cooked to order! Claudio Conte, a chef from Italy, prepares his dishes with the freshest ingredients. Feel like you are dining in Tuscany as you step through the doors of this Italian restaurant.

Conte Ristorante 1573 Boston Post Road Miford, CT (203) 783-1766 www.conteristorante.com

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1 In a large sauté pan over medium high heat sauté the Andouille, shallot and garlic until lightly browned.

2 Add clams and chardonnay; reduce the liquid by half.

3 Add remaining ingredients; cover until clams open.

4 Discard any clams that do not open.

5 Transfer clams to a serving dish and reduce liquid until desired flavor is achieved.

6 Pour over clams and serve with crusty bread.

Linguini Pescatore 1 lb. linguini pasta (Conte’s uses homemade pasta made fresh on premises) 2 dozen clams 16 jumbo shrimp 1 lb. calamari 1 dozen sea scallops 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic 2 cups clam broth 1 cup white wine 4 cups tomato sauce (Conte’s uses its own homemade Pomodoro sauce) 1 teaspoon parsley 10 fresh basil leaves

1Sautee olive oil, garlic in a pan for a minute.

2Add clams, shrimp, calamari, and sea scallops.

3Sauté for a few minutes, on high heat, until the shrimp turn an orange color.

4Add white wine and continue to sauté.

5Add tomato sauce and combine.

6Reduce heat to medium and cover for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7Cook the linguini in a pot of salted boiling water. according to the package instructions. If you are using homemade pasta, as we do, 2-3 minutes is all it takes.

8Drain linguini and add it to seafood sauce.

9Sprinkle parsley and add basil leaves.

10 Sautee another minute.

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hether your family cooks together…or dines out together, it is a great time to keep up with everyone’s busy lives. A quiet moment discussing choices at a local restaurant or selecting ingredients from the refrigerator for a meal at home is an opportunity to learn about each other. Parents are always interested in their children’s day, but sharing something about your daily challenges and how you managed them can be a valuable lesson. Here are simple and creative ways to turn meal time into family time.

Cook Together —Bond by cooking with your

kids. It may take longer to get the meal or snack done, but the moments with your children will be priceless. Plus, kids are more apt to eat what they help make. They’ll boost their self-esteem by accomplishing a task, practice creativity and feel the importance of contributing to the family. Even toddlers can help wash fruits and vegetables, measure and stir.

Take a vote and pick a restaurant —

The opportunity to relax and enjoy a meal can be great for everyone. Try something new,

share an appetizer. Each person can choose something they like for dinner. Chat about the day and the days coming up. Enjoy a special dessert. One of the best parts about eating out…no cleanup!

As children grow older and increase their extracurricular activities, meals eaten as a family often decrease. But, studies show that families who manage to continue to eat dinner together benefit from better communication, stronger relationships and improved nutrition.

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C Gloria Simone Calf Pen Meadow School, grades 3 – 5 Gloria began her third year at Calf Pen this fall. “I look forward to every day,” she says about her job. Her favorite thing is interacting with the kids, the parents, and the teachers. Simone says it makes her feel good to be with the kids. “They like me,” she laughs. “They call me Miss Gloria.” Simone has learned all of her students’ names as well as those of their parents and even their dogs. “It’s about being one-on-one with the kids,” she explains.

Every day the kids have stories to tell Miss Gloria about how their day went. With the school shift from K – 5, she says she will miss the younger kids who will be attending Orange Avenue School. But, she is quick to add, “I love this school.”

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By Pam Landry

mong the long list of things that make living in Milford special are the wonderful crossing guards who watch out for our

children during the school year. Spending time with six of these men and women—watching them on the job, hearing their

stories, and getting a feel for what they do and how important their job is—was an honor.

The crossing guards often become close to the children, their families, and

sometimes even the neighbors. They come from different neighborhoods, but

what all of these crossing guards have in common is that they love what they do…and the kids and parents love them for it.

Loren Burton Live Oaks School, grades K – 5 On his first day as a crossing guard at the intersection of Pond Point Avenue and Baxter Lane, Loren Burton recalls that a police officer advised him, “never turn your back on traffic.” Now, working at a five-way intersection in one of the busiest areas of Milford, Burton says “It’s hard not to turn my back on traffic!”

Burton began working as a substitute crossing guard in Milford after retiring in 1994. After about a year he became a full-time guard at his present post. His wife, Eleanor is also a Milford crossing guard.

Burton says the kids are fun and friendly and always smile at him, and since he crosses younger children, they are usually with a parent. “More parents are walking with their kids since September 11, 2001,” he says.

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Janet Korenchuk East Shore Middle School, grades 6 – 8 Janet Korenchuk has been a Milford crossing guard since the autumn of 2007 and has worked at this location the entire time. Having previously worked for the United States Postal Service, Korenchuk is used to working in any kind of weather.

The best thing about her job, she says, is the kids. “They are the greatest. Each one is special and each one is different,” she says, explaining how some start out shy and then become more outgoing. “They are very open and warm.”

Korenchuk enjoys seeing the children change, grow, and become more confident each year. “They are the future. If I can do anything to make a positive impact in their lives I am happy.”

Peggy Moleski West Shore Middle School, grades 6 – 8 A Milford crossing guard for “about” eight years, Peggy Moleski admits, “I stopped counting a long time ago.” Aside from some substitute work for other schools, Moleski has always had this post. “The kids are at a great age,” she says. “They’re older so they don’t tend to wander, but they aren’t too rowdy yet. They are still at an age where they get excited about things like field trips and report cards. I love the kids.”

Moleski said the biggest challenge of the job is drivers who don’t pay attention and who drive too fast. How does she feel about her job?

“If you love kids you’ve gotta love this job.”

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Peter Cushnie Orange Avenue School, grades K – 2 Peter Cushnie patrols the crosswalk directly in front of Orange Avenue School and is completing his fourth year as a Milford crossing guard. He began as a substitute until this became his permanent post. Until this school year, Orange Avenue School was kindergarten through sixth grade and Cushnie will miss the older kids. He enjoys interacting with the children and their parents. But, he notes, with this job comes “a lot of responsibility, especially with the little ones…making sure they stay out of the road.”

Cushnie recalls one day when three pre-teen girls came up and hugged him. He asked them why, since they weren’t even students that he crossed; he would just wave at them on their way into school. “‘Just for always being here,’ was what they told me.”

“Treat all the kids with respect,” Cushnie says. “Do that and you have a good rapport.”

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Arlene Bender Pumpkin Delight School, grades 3 – 5 This fall semester, Pumpkin Delight’s student body shifted from grades K – 5 to grades 3 – 5. When Arlene Bender began as a crossing guard some nineteen years ago, Pumpkin Delight was a K – 8 school. She has been at this post for most of that time. “I would listen to the older kids’ stories and problems,” she says of those K – 8 days. “Now sometimes they come back to see me and I don’t always recognize them at first.”

The biggest challenges of her job are the traffic and speeders. Bender enjoys the little kids the most. “I’ve got to take care of the kids and watch out for them,” she said. “I love them and they love me.” She says she’ll miss the K – 2 kids until they return as third graders. “Sometimes the kids are so sweet they make me cry.”

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John Aitkenhead loves being involved with the organization. “Just meeting the kids and helping them get involved in something is a pleasure,” he says. “We have participants aged eight to fifty-five

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The program has continued to grow and improve throughout the years thanks to generous donations from the community. Aitkenhead appreciates the support, acknowledging that “without donations, we would not be here. The athletes that attend have no fees or costs themselves.”

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by identifying and avoiding

million children in the U.S.

certain ingredients, reading

under the age of eighteen have

labels, and recognizing

food allergies; 16-18 percent of them

the signs of a reaction.

have had a reaction in school.

“Managing a food allergy is

For Courtney Richards, whose

definitely a learning curve for

seven year old son Nolan, was

children,” she says.

diagnosed with a tree nut allergy

Eileen Faustich, director of food

at age two, learning the ins and outs

services for Milford Public Schools

of managing a life threatening

agrees. Even so, peanut butter and jelly

condition took on a life of its

sandwiches, once a lunchroom staple, are

own. “I quickly learned I had to

no longer offered in Milford elementary

be vigilant about everything. I

school cafeterias. Faustich also tries to

went to the Web for information

avoid selling foods containing tree nuts,

and the FAAN website [The

but admits there is some inconsistency in

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis website www.foodallergy.

middle and high school lunchrooms.

org] became my little bible,” she says. Richards learned to read food labels and recognize the differing names for ingredients that were off-limits. She even discovered they should avoid places like ice cream parlors where cross-contact of products is common. “The outcome of a reaction can be so severe there is no room for error,” she explains.

Richards and her husband opted to send Nolan to St. Gabriel School, in part because of the nut-free policy the school has had in place for fifteen years. According to the school’s director of communications Mary Elizabeth Allbert “We want to do what we can to make sure

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Food Allergy Facts & Statistics: • Food allergy is highest in young children with one in seventeen affected among those under the age of three.

• Eight foods account for 90 percent of all food allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish.

• Even trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction.

• Food allergies are life-altering for everyone and require constant vigilance.

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So what should a parent do if they have a child with a food

helping keep children with food allergies safe in school.

allergy entering school? According to Cagginello,

Each September a letter is sent home urging parents to only

the first thing to do is contact the school nurse,

send food to school for their own child and discourages

who will be the point person in developing

the sharing or swapping of food between children,

the emergency and individual care plans for

opening the door for parents to have a discussion

the child. These plans detail the steps to be

with their children about what it might be

taken if the child experiences a reaction

like to have a food allergy. It is a collaborative

and also the daily care steps for that child.

effort between the health department, school

Anyone who will have contact with the child

staff, parents, and children. “Parents are very

is brought into the loop. This could involve

understanding,” says Cagginello of those whose

teachers, lunch room aides, and even the school

children are not affected by allergies.

—Susan Glennon

bus driver. “We are very proud and fortunate that every public and parochial school in Milford has at least one full-time nurse on site,” says Cagginello, who goes on to explain that many resources are used to keep them up-to-speed on current trends in managing food allergies.

One thing all agree on is that communication is the key to

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• Investors must be rewarded, or realize

given expectations established by its relative

R Square – A percentage of a portfolio’s

a greater return, for assuming greater

beta. So, at your next cocktail party, casually

performance explainable by the

risk. Otherwise, there would be little

ask, so “What’s your alpha?”

performance of a benchmark index. The

motivation to make investments that might result in a loss of principal.

Beta – A measure of an investment’s

R Square is measured on a scale of 0 to 100; a measurement of 100 indicates that

volatility, relative to an appropriate asset

the portfolio’s performance is entirely

So, let’s go through some of the key

class. For equities, the asset class benchmark

determined by the benchmark index. A low R

definitions of MPT:

is usually taken to be the S&P 500 index.

Square indicates that there is no significant

Alpha – A risk-adjusted measure of the

The beta for the S&P 500 is 1.00. So if you see

relationship between the portfolio and

so-called “excess return” on an investment. It

a beta factor above or below this, you will

the index. If you have a portfolio that is

is a common measure of assessing an active

know immediately that it has less or more

a benchmark (i.e, S&P 500), the R Square

manager’s performance as it is the return in

risk than the S&P 500. As an example, a beta

should be 100. Another example to explain

excess of a benchmark index or “risk-free”

factor of .75 means that it is 25 percent less

further; an R-squared measure of 25 means

investment (i.e., S&P 500 or U.S. Treasuries). A

volatile than the S&P 500 and a 1.25 means 25

that only 25 percent of the portfolio’s

negative alpha indicates underperformance,

percent more volatile.

movements can be explained by movements

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in the benchmark index, the remainder of which would be linked to the management of the portfolio..

Sharpe Ratio – Using the Sharpe Ratio is one way to compare the relationship

of risk and reward in following different investment strategies, such as emphasizing growth or value investments, or in holding

“…although one portfolio or fund can reap higher returns than its peers, it is a good investment only if those higher returns are not a result of taking on too much additional risk.”

different combinations of investments. The

Standard Deviation (SD) – A complicated

Sharpe Ratio indicates whether a portfolio’s

investment only if those higher returns are

returns are due to smart investment

not a result of taking on too much additional

decisions or are a result of excess risk.

risk. The greater a portfolio’s Sharpe Ratio is,

the risk associated with an individual security

This measurement is very useful because

the better its risk-adjusted performance has

(stocks, bonds, property, etc.), or the risk of a

although one portfolio or fund can reap

been. A strategy with a higher ratio is less

combination of securities. SD is applied to

higher returns than its peers, it is a good

risky than one with a lower ratio.

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in order to invest analytically, thoroughly,

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components that go into investing.

prudently, and make good returns for

used by investors as a gauge for the amount

Emotional (behavioral) investing is

the level of risk you are willing to take.

of expected volatility. Investors use SD of

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Mitigating risk along the way is another

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If you don’t understand something,

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portfolio’s return earned in excess of what

potential. Finding those investments

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would be earned on a risk-free investment

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one sphere or another. One particular Milford resident, Joy Stonier,

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to nearby Hazardville.” Stonier married after high school and

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different agencies and programs in our city. She has started entities

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from scratch as well as taken existing ones and raised them to

growing Milford community.

here are certain special people who are born to be “builders.”

Many construct houses or office buildings, some create busi-

amazing heights. It is no wonder that the Junior Woman’s Club of Milford has named her this year’s Living Treasure award winner.

Here is a brief look at some of Stonier’s many titles over the years from

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the 1970s through 2010: president of the Milford Hospital Auxiliary;

writing skills.” She began volunteering at the Center in 1988, and by

co-founder and later co-director of the Rape Crisis Center of Milford;

the early 1990s had become the co-director, along with Karen O’Neil.

executive director of the Literacy Center of Milford; PTA president, Board

In July 1994, Stonier became the executive director.

of Directors of the Red Cross of Milford, and on and on the list continues.

There are so many places where Stonier has left her mark.

Her commitment to Milford began when she moved here from Agawam, Massachusetts in 1961. “I was immediately steered to the Milford Newcomer’s Club and became active in that. From there, I found out about doing in-service work at Milford Hospital,” she recalls. As soon as her children started school, “I got involved with the PTA and continued there for many years. I also was a den mother for my son in the Cub Scouts.”

As part of her work with the PTA, Joy recalls helping to bring sex education to public school, “Back then [in the 60s and 70s] it was a hard sell. Now, we take it for granted.” Similarly, she had a difficult time convincing the town of the benefits of a Rape Crisis assault.” But she convinced people otherwise and, as a result, has helped countless women and families. Despite her claim of being a “dinosaur,” Stonier is obviously a forwardthinking person.

At home with Living Treasure Award winner Joy Stonier.

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retired from the Literacy Center last December, she continues to volunteer. She also donates her time to the Milford Garden Club and other organizations. Happily, there is now more time for her to spend with her three children and six grandchildren.

Joy Stonier, master builder. Or maybe architect of organizations is a better title. As she describes herself, “I Iike seeing things develop—get things started. Once everything with a project is well-grounded, I’m up for another challenge.”

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October 1 – October 31

SURREALISM EXHIBIT: MICHAEL BROTSCHUL SoBoBo Art Gallery 17 Broadway, Milford The SoBoBo Art Gallery introduces Michael Brotschul as October Artist of the Month. Michael’s work will be on display from October 1st through October 31st. The exhibit reception is Friday, October 29th from 7:00 p.m.

– 9:00 p.m.

October 1 – October 31

MILFORD, A COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS Milford Public Library An exhibit by local photographer Paul Hromjak, an exceptional photographer who views Milford as one of his favorite subjects. Free.

October 2

WOODMONT CHURCH OF CHRIST FALL FAIR Enjoy family friendly fun in the crisp fall air! Call 203-301-0546 or visit www. woodmontmontucc.org for details.

FARMER’S MARKET 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The DowntownFarmer’s Market offers fresh produce, homemade soaps, delicious soups and yummy baked goods.

3RD ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR THE SUNSHINE KIDS 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Come dance the night away with The Rumrunners. Buffet dinner, coffee, dessert, and great raffles. Tickets are $40.00 per person. Proceeds will benefit The Sunshine Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. For more information call 203-877-2704

October 3

MEMORY WALK TO BENEFIT ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Held at Lighthouse Park in New Haven. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Come enjoy food, fun, raffles, and carousel rides while raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For more information contact Maria 203-230-1777 x14 or join Team Milford at vwww.alz.org/ct.

LAURALTON HALL OPEN HOUSE & ENTRANCE EXAMS 1:00 - 3:00PM Connecticut’s oldest Catholic college preparatory high school for girls hosts its annual open house.

Lauralton Hall entrance exams will be offered at 8:00 a.m. on two Saturdays, October 16 and 23.Call 203-877-2786 or visit www.lauraltonhall.org

October 7

SEA SQUIRTS - FALLING LEAVES 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Audubon Coastal Center Bring your youngster aged 3-5 to the Coastal Center for a hands-on introduction to nature. Call 203-878-7440 or visit www.ctaudubon.org

October 8

EASTBOUND THEATRE PRESENTS: THE SEAFARER 8:00 p.m.

The Milford Fine Arts Council’s Eastbound Theatre presents the story of a poker game with the highest of stakes. Tickets are $15.00. Call 203-8786647 or visit www.milfordarts.org.

October 10

THE BIG SIT! 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Audubon Coastal Center A 24-hour international bird-finding event. Join the birders at Milford Point anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm.

Register at www.ctaudubon.org.

GET IN TOUCH FOUNDATION’S 6TH ANNUAL PRETTY IN PINK BRUNCH 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Great River Country Club Dr. Barbara Ward, surgical oncologist from Greenwich Hospital, will be receiving one of the 2010 “Women of Strength” Awards, along with her mother, Dolores A. Ward, a 44-year breast cancer survivor. Tickets are $75.00 each, contact the Get in Touch Foundation at 203-283-5127.

WALKING TOUR OF THE OLD MILFORD CEMETERY 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Presented by the Milford Historical Society, Ardienne Damicis will guide visitors through the historic Old Milford Cemetery.

Free. Meet behind the DAR building on Prospect Street. Call 203-874-2664 or visit www.milfordhistoricalsociety.org.

October 12

CHARLES ISLAND EXPLORATION 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Audubon Coastal Center Discover the natural history and folklore that make this island a treasure of Milford. Wear comfortable shoes that can get wet as we hike the half-mile tombolo out to the island. Advance registration only. Contact 203-878-7440 or visit www. ctaudubon.org for more information.

October 14

SECOND THURSDAY - SHOP, DINE & PLAY 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Downtown Milford Enjoy special shopping discounts and refreshments at Downtown Milford shops and restaurants.

For more information visit www.downtownmilfordct.com.

October 16

FARMER’S MARKET 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Agro Parking Lot, River Street A great place to buy local produce, find homemade soaps, perennial plants, yummy baked goods and more! Visit www.dowtownmilfordfarmersmarket.com to learn more.

NOAA FISHERIES ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Learn about the fish and shellfish in Long Island Sound. There is a touch tank and lots of fun for the whole family! Free and open to the public.

Call 203-882-6564 or visit www.mi.nmfs.gov for more information.

MIGRATING MONARCHS 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles to Mexico each fall. Discover the fantastic story of Monarch migration while we tag and release them as part of growing research project.

Learn more by calling 203-878-7440 or visit: www.ctaudubon.org.

October 17

19TH ANNUAL WALK FOR THE HOMELESS 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Fowler Memorial Building To benefit the Beth-El Center soup kitchen and shelter ministries.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., walk starts at 1:30 p.m from Fowler Pavilion.

Enjoy a 2.5 mile walk through Milford.

Walk ends at the Beth-El Cente with refreshments and closing ceremonies.

Team and individual walkers are welcome! For more information contact Maria at 203-988-8598.

October 21

BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Discover bird watching with naturalist Frank Gallo. Students will learn to identify birds using guides and observational skills. Bring the Peterson Guide to Eastern Birds (guides are available for sale at the Coastal Center).

October 22

AN EVENING WITH THE RAT PACK 6:30 p.m.

Costa Azzura Restaurant The Milford Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Cocktail hour, buffet dinner, open bar, Rat Pack tribute show and dancing. Call 203.878.0681 for tickets and information.

COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER 8:00 p.m.

Pyramid Shriners Hall Featuring comedian Dave Reilly.

Sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club of Milford. $25.00 per person.

BYOB, raffles. Advanced ticket sales only, all proceeds to benefit local charities. Call 203-913-1043 for information.

October 24

FALL FOLIAGE CANOE TOUR 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Join us for a guided tour of the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh. Bring water and wear shoes that can get wet. This is the last canoe trip of the season so sign up early. Visit www.ctaudubon. org to learn more.

October 27-30

MILFORD ROTARY FRIGHT NIGHTS 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Woodruff Family YMCA, 631 Orange Avenue The Halls of Horror, sponsored by Chimera Enterprises, will take all-comers through a maze of terror with creatures that go bump in the night. Outdoor monster movies and a bonfire will highlight each evening for all to enjoy. For more information, go to the club web site at www.milfordrotary.org.

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October 31

4TH ANNUAL WALNUT BEACH HALLOWEEN PARADE 5:00 p.m.

Festivities in front of the Walnut Beach Creamery & SoBoBo Gallery.At 6:00 p.m. sharp the Walnut Beach Witch will appear to lead a ghostly procession up Naugatuck Avenue. For more information call 203-878-7738 or visit www.walnutbeachcreamery.com.

November

November 1 – November 30

SOBOBO ARTIST OF THE MONTH: ALLAN DUDEK SoBoBo Art Gallery 17 Broadway, Milford Allan Dudek will be exhibiting his mulit-media art for the month of November at the SoBoBo Gallery. Call 203-906-8945 for more info.

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November 5

GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Costa Azzura Restaurant The Milford Democratic Town Committee will hold a Goods & Services Auction.

Let the bidding begin! Call Phil Vetro at 203.874.7276 for more information AUTUMN OWL PROWL 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Audubon Coastal Center When the sun retreats, owls awaken to go in search of prey. A night near All-

Hallows Eve is a fine time to uncover the mystery of owls. It’s a hoot!

Call 203-878-7440 for more info.

November 6

NEW ENGLAND GUITAR SOCIETY PRESENTS AUSTIN MOORHEAD 8:00 p.m.

Milford Fine Arts Council Two-time prize winner at the Guitar Foundation of America competition, Austin Moorhead’s program will include new works as well as baroque music by Bach.

Call 203-878-6647 for more information.

November 10

SECOND THURSDAY - SHOP, DINE & PLAY 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Downtown Milford Enjoy special shopping discounts and refreshments at Downtown Milford shops and restaurants. For more information visit www.downtownmilfordct.com.

NOVEMBER 11 Network of Executive Women Presents: Girls Night Out! www.networkofexecutivewomen. com for more info.

November 12

16TH ANNUAL WINE & FOOD TASTING 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the Literacy Center of Milford. Tickets are $45.00 until November 1; $50.00 after November 1st. For more information visit www.literacycenterofmilford.com or call 203-878-5769.

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December 2

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING 6:00 pm.

Downtown Milford Join friends, family and neighbors as we light the tree and celebrate the holiday season as a community.

November 27

FESTIVAL OF TREES Milford Hospital The Festival of Trees is an anticipated annual event at Milford Hospital. Stop in to view the remarkably decorated trees donated by local businesses and charitable groups. Trees will be on display throughout the holidays.

December

December 1 – December 30

SOBOBO ARTIST OF THE MONTH: WILLIAM HERZFELD 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

SoBoBo Art Gallery 17 Broadway, Milford William Herzfeld will be exhibiting his metal sculptures. He uses found objects from old radio tube to forks; from small propane tanks to wrench heads. Unbelievable work! The exhibit reception is December 17th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info call 203-906-8945.

SEA SQUIRTS - ANIMALS IN WINTER 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Audubon Coastal Center A hands-on introduction to nature, this one-hour program will focus on the habits of animals in winter. Fee for the program is $15.00 for 1 adult & 1 child, additional child is $5.00. For more information call 203-878-7440 or visit www.ctaudubon.org.

DECEMBER 3 Jennifer Leitham Trio - Jazz 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Milford Fine Arts Council The Milford Fine Arts council presents the acclaimed left hand virtuosos of the upright bass. Call 203-8786647 for more information.

December 3 & 4

9TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN MILFORD LAMPLIGHT STROLL December 3: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

December 4: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA). Visit 30 of Downtown’s finest shops! Enjoy a carriage ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to The Yuletide Carolers, and get the latest news from the Town Crier. Collect your passport and stroll from shop to shop and have your passport stamped. Once the passport is complete, fill out the back of the passport and leave it at any of the partici-

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pating shops to be eligible to win one of four baskets filled with downtown Milford surprises, treats, treasures and gift cards! For more information, contact Michelle Merchant, me boutique at 203-874-2663

December 4 & 5

THE HALL’S OF ST. MARY’S - A HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Come and shop the Hall’s of St. Mary’s! Find interesting and fun gifts for anyone on your Christmas list. Call 203-878-6539 or visit www. saintmarysmilford.com for more information.

December 5

SHOP IN YOUR PAJAMAS! Downtown 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The DMBA is sponsoring Shop in Your Pajamas. This casual and fun event will help you on your way to finishing your holiday shopping.

December 6

ANNUAL LISMAN HOLIDAY CONCERT 4:00 p.m.

Milford City Hall Enjoy the beautiful sounds of holiday music can be heard at this wonderful annual event. Donations for Milford Fine Arts Council accepted. For more information call 203-878-6647 or visit www.milfordarts.org.

December 8

SECOND THURSDAY - SHOP, DINE & PLAY Downtown Milford 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy special shopping discounts and refreshments at Downtown Milford shops and restaurants. For more information visit www.downtownmilfordct.com.

December 10

A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Milford Historical Society Costumed docents will give tours of rooms in two historic homes will be decorated to reflect delicious gingerbread. The Bryan Downs House will host a craft room, a bake shop, and a general store filled with great gift ideas. For more information call 203-874-2664 or visit www.milfordhistoricalsociety.org.

December 17 – December 19

THE NUTCRACKER BY THE NEW ENGLAND BALLET COMPANY Parsons Auditorium In this large cast production, young children from local dancing schools dance along with company dancers and guest artists add to the charm of the production. A wonderful ballet for the entire family, Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Tickets are $20$45. For more information and to reserve your tickets call (203)799-7950 or visit the website at www.NewEnglandBallet.org.

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Operation Haiti I

n response to the devastating earthquake in

Haiti last January and the humanitarian crisis that followed, Kingdom Life Christian Church (KLCC) of Milford established Operation Haiti, a major relief effort for the people of Haiti and surrounding areas. “We are so blessed, we will do what we can to aid those who are in need and to share that blessing,” said Bishop Jay Ramirez, KLCC’s senior pastor.

Contributions of clothes, shoes, toiletries, household items, medical supplies, and non-perishable items filled a 40-foot container bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti that left Milford early on the morning of Monday, May 17. It was the fourth shipment KLCC sent to Haiti to help reduce

Kingdom Life Church volunteers helped sort, pack, and ship thousands of pounds of clothing, medical supplies, and other donated items as part of it’s Operation Haiti relief effort. the suffering of the earthquake victims.

Volunteers worked more than 500 hours over three months sorting, packing, and stocking the shelves in several rooms of Joseph’s Storehouse, a 14,000 square foot warehouse used to store and distribute furniture to the needy that was turned into an emergency relief center.

The excitement generated by those participating in Operation Haiti was palpable and continues to build as the joy of giving expands outside of the local area.

Such efforts would not have been possible

without generous donations from local organizations, churches, schools, and residents of nearby communities. Special thanks to JFK Elementary School, Orange Town Hall, Booth Hill Elementary in Shelton, and residents from Milford, Orange, Stratford, Norwalk, and New Haven.

—Meg Rideout, Gina Pataky, Terry Fonseca For more information on Operation Haiti please call 203-878-7729 or go to http://www.kingdomlifecc.org/19855/ klcc-outreaches.html

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Answer to Last Issue’s Quiz:

A barn owl looks down from the Clark family homestead on Brewster Road.

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Winners can pick up their prize at the Milford Living office at 162 Bridgeport Avenue in Devon (look for the striped awning.) Call 203.283.5290 for office hours.

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Send your answer to this issue’s Where is It? (along with your name) to: info@milfordlivingmagazine.com.

Five correct answers will be chosen at random.

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Email a high resolution digital photo (no less than three megapixels) to info@milfordlivingmagazine.com.

Enhancing Your Knowledge for Better Living The Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is a post-acute program for patients who suffer with chronic cardiac and lung disease. The program is designed to address the needs of this population through a variety of specialty services and programs.

The goal of the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is to help residents achieve and maintain maximum recovery potential, increase their functional status and decrease hospital admissions and/or lengths of stay.

Call 203.877.0371 today for more information.

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