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TABLE OF CONTENTS Features

Departments

Readers’ Letters

This Season Milford Spotlight

Milford Morsels

Milford Fit

Some things never go out of style By Makayla Silva

Book Nook

Our Art Collection

At Your Service

Education Notebook

Historical Perspective

Where is it?

Timeless Trades

Exceptional art that is truly public By Susan Carroll Dwyer

Milford’s Name Game

Publisher’s Letter

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How some familiar places got their moniker in history By Cindy Papish Gerber

40 M i l f o r d L i v i n g Milford is for Living

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readers’ letters I would like to order a few gift subscriptions for the holidays this year for family members who live out of town. Please let me know how I can order copies in time for Christmas. —Ethan Crowe, Milford Absolutely! You can order subscriptions online at our website at www.milfordliving. com or by calling our office at 203.283.5290. A gift card will be sent to the gift recipient announcing your gift subscription. All holiday orders must be placed by December 15th to ensure holiday season delivery. Please feature more history of Milford since its beginnings. —Vincent Mainiero, Milford

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ave any stories you want to share or discover? Little libraries, also known as community book exchanges, are unique boxes where neighbors share and donate their favorite literature for free and are available 24 hours every day. The national organization was started in 2009 in Hudson, Wisconsin by Todd Bol as a non-profit supporting the provision of free books housed in tiny receptacles in local communities. Bol built a model of a one-room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother, who was a schoolteacher, which he stocked with books and displayed on a post on his front lawn.

But these aren’t the only little libraries in town! A non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of The Milford Library (FOML), helps relations between the Milford Library and the Milford community with their small book boxes. The idea was brought up by resident Lisa Thornell-Gargiulo who now chairs the Little Libraries committee. One day during a walk around her neighborhood, she wondered

Bol paired up with community development

into a reality. Currently, there are two official

why there was no place in her community

expert Rick Brooks to construct more of these

Free Little Libraries in Milford: one on the

where she could easily find reading material.

wooden installations. By the summer of

corner of East Broadway and Surf Ave and the

Milford librarian, Christine Angeli and Parks

2010, the proposed name “Habitat for the

other at 186 Housatonic Drive in Rivercliff.

and Recreation director Paul Piscitelli, along

Humanities” was a mere memory as these

As of today there are an estimated 36,000

with the Milford Department of Public Works,

niche boxes became known as Free Little

Free Little Libraries worldwide. Donations

worked with FOML to bring the project to life.

Libraries. The entrepreneurial duo knew they

are accepted and contributions are made

So far there are three FOML little libraries

would have to find a personal craftsman and

to children and adult programs all over the

fast! Soon enough they discovered Wisconsin

United States.

around Milford; they can be found at the

Amish carpenter Henry Miller who used the

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wood of his destroyed barn to turn this idea

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Firehouse Art Gallery, the Milford YMCA, and

including 532 Second Avenue and 15 Laurel

Gulf Beach.

Street in West Haven, and 184 Hemlock Road

Other proposed locations throughout

in New Haven. Visit as many as you can or

town are being considered for placement.

even create your own Little Library to support

Each of the different little libraries has

the cause and share the books you love with

been constructed by an interested Little

your community. It takes four easy steps to

Library Committee member and stewards

start your own little library. First, identify a

are responsible for overseeing them and

and swap with something delightful for

location and talk to a library steward. After

checking the stock of the books. These little

a neighbor to read,” said Milford Living

that, start the sketching and building of your

libraries are reading opportunities that are

publisher Suzanne Cahill. In fact, she says,

little library. Then get it registered for an

joined by the Books for Commuters collection

“Milford Living has an independent little

official charter sign and number. Lastly, build

FOML maintains in the waiting room at the

library in front of its office at 162 Bridgeport

support by telling friends and neighbors to

Milford Train Station. Everyone is encouraged

Avenue. It’s a great resource for folks to take

get your community involved. Little Libraries

to donate gently used books. “I have used

and lend some literary gems by local authors.

are fun for children and adults who are

the Free Little Library on Housatonic Drive.

There are back issues of Milford Living

looking to explore new literature and share

It’s fun to take a walk over and sift through

included too.”

the treasure of reading.

the cabinet to see what new finds are there

There are Little Libraries in other local areas

—Emily Carroll

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En Garde!

or most of us, fencing is merely a fight scene in a favorite Hollywood film. But Chris Hiza, manager of the Milford Fencing Club, calls the sport “chess with swords,” requiring much more than physical athleticism to thwart the opponent. “Modern fencing has

evolved to become the ultimate test of both mind and body at the same time,” says Hiza. “It is

Hiza relays all the credit of the Milford Fencing Club to his son Andrew Hiza, a

club manager. It was all Andrew.” Current instructor Mark Kissinger recalls

six-year experienced fencer and member of

the moment he was reunited with his favorite

the club. “I started fencing in fourth grade

pastime. “I was out of the sport for 18 years

after being quite obsessed with the Star Wars

until I took a trip to Orchard Hills one night

movies,” says the young dueler.

for my son Ben,” said Kissinger. “I heard the

At the young age of ten, Andrew started a

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anything but a dying art.”

clash of blades and was thrilled to find that

small fencing club that expanded to hundreds

Milford had a fencing club that met right near

underway for six years in Milford, fencing

of eager athletes longing to discover a new

my house.” Sure enough, Mark and Ben joined

has existed for thousands of years. According

sport. “Back in 2010 he built a Facebook page,

the club—a perfect way to share his childhood

to the Olympics Studies Centre, fencing

rounded up some friends, and enlisted a local

passion with his son—and nearly three

(or swordplay as it was called) was on the

volunteer instructor to teach the class. He even

months later, Mark filled in as head instructor

original program of games in the first ever

got fencing into both Milford high schools,”

where he remains today.

Olympics in Athens, Greece. Before being

says dad Chris. “I was and still am merely the

While the club has only been

introduced to the games, sword bouts were very common in handling disputes and often

“

likely to end in fatal injuries. It wasn’t until

In order to successfully duel with the saber, the kids need a good sense of distance and footwork.

the 18th century that the flattened weapon tip, mesh mask, and body-targeting rules came into effect, thus becoming the sport we

”

now know as fencing. There are three different weapons used in modern day fencing—foil, epee, and saber, each with different rules. “Foil is what we start all our new fencers with as the skills can carry over to the other two,” explains Kissinger. “The foil can only score with the point hitting on the lame, or the vest, and part of the mask’s bib, which exemplifies vital neck organs. Foil has rules of right of way which means

CHRIS HIZA

one fencer attacks while the other defends

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and vice versa.” While all the protective gear is wired to an electrical trigger, there still remains controversy on who claims the right

Generally, students advance to the epee

Despite the differences in weapons, the rules of the sport are fairly similar. Fencing uses a

entering high school due to the increased

round robin tournament style with five touches

stiffness and weight of the blade.

per bout, meaning the first to five points

“The epee, meaning ‘sword’ in French, is the

wins. This first round determines the Direct

only weapon where both fencers can score a

Elimination round which consists of three

point at the same time. This is called a double

3-minute rounds or the first to fifteen touches.

touch. Unlike foil, a hit anywhere on the body

“Fencing is done on a strip or piste that is 1 1/2

counts and there is no Right of Way rule, making

to 2-meters wide and 14-meters long,” says

for some exciting counterattacks and established

Kissinger. “At the start of every bout or point,

re-attacks,” says the five-year instructor.

they line up with their front feet on the engarde

The final weapon, the saber, is similar to the

lines 4-meters apart. Each point is preceded by

foil in its game play and weight but differs in its

a ‘fencers ready’ call from the official in order to

level of difficulty. “The target area for the saber

rule out any unfair play.”

is anything above the waist,” says Kissinger. “In

What does it take to be fencer? Thick skin,

order to successfully duel with the saber, the kids

patience, and an eagerness to learn—plus just

need a good sense of distance and footwork.”

a little cardiovascular and muscle strength.

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milford spotlight “No prior skills are necessary, but it is always

start kids around the age of ten but there is no

ability to out think your opponent is crucial to

interesting to me to hear from the kids what

age limit. We have seen adults play and even

the art of fencing. While those unfamiliar to

techniques from other sports they carry over

outwit some of the younger kids.”

the sport see sword slashing, the fencer sees an

to fencing,” says the coach. “We generally

Nevertheless, agility, quick reflexes, and an

opportunity to parry, ripost, and attack with every swift movement of the blade. “Fencing requires one to be both calm but explosive,” says Andrew Hiza. “Each touch only lasts a few seconds and requires the athlete to adapt their plan to sudden changing conditions.” There is much more than meets the eye in the fast sport fencing, and if you blink, you just might miss it!

CHRIS HIZA

–Derek Jones

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The Woodmont Cheers

estled on a corner a stone’s throw from the beach in Woodmont is one of Milford’s newest gems, a cozy restaurant called Oscar’s. Still referred to by many as “the Old Sloppy Jose’s,” Oscar’s is shedding the older as-

exceeded, is often approached. There are many different theme nights that occur at the restaurant, drawing diverse crowds

sociation and breaking out as a unique dining spot with a personality all its own.

which all inexplicably mesh; a sign of a true neighborhood hot spot. Live music on

In 2015, local couple Mitch Quintner and

and on any given evening the beautiful bar

Saturday’s sometimes features local Sean

Janet James purchased the building where

area is full of people who either know your

Morrissey, also a regular, who comes for the

Oscar’s stands and began developing the

name or, if they don’t, soon will. These are

music even when he is not performing. He

restaurant’s concept. It opened in June

neighbors and new friends; all are welcomed

raves about all of the musicians, saying “they

2015 and began serving the local clientele,

with open arms and made to feel part of the

are very attuned to the room and will not

cultivating a loyal and enthusiastic following.

larger group.

overplay the conversation but play music

Renovations were done on the interior and

General manager Stephanie James is on hand

the façade was spruced up, changing this

to greet customers as they enter. Old friends and

long-time Mexican restaurant into a warm,

newcomers alike are made to feel valued and

welcoming, upscale pub-like setting.

appreciated; Stephanie goes the extra mile to

Dubbed “The Cheers of Woodmont” by

company.”

get to know their likes and dislikes. The 97-person capacity, while never

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regulars, the restaurant is a local favorite

everyone enjoys and can still also enjoy their

OSCAR’S

186 Hillside Avenue, Milford 203.283.9734 www.oscarswoodmontkitchen.com Mon.-Thurs., 4:00-10:00 p.m. Friday, 4:00 p.m. - midnight Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - midnight Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Takeout is available; delivery is available through Grubhub.com

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crusted halibut with almond-brandy cream sauce and blueberries grace the menu, enticing diners with its savory aroma and scrumptious flavor. The chefs at Oscars are SHERRY JOHNSON

well aware that we first eat with our eyes,

Executive chef Dean Austin has cooked and

“Our theme is American comfort food,”

so every meal that is served is plated with appealing and artistic flair. For those looking for the noshing experience, Oscars has a delicious appetizer menu as well. Keeping with the seaside feel

led at several three and four-star restaurants

he says. “The menu changes seasonally,

of the restaurant, the chef’s special fish tacos,

in Manhattan. A Connecticut native, he

and some of our dishes this fall are Beef

colossal shrimp cocktail (nicely chilled with

returned to bring his farm-to-table culinary

Stroganoff, pot pies, and Lobster Mac and

a sauce that’s perfectly spicy), enticing Jonah

expertise to Oscar’s, and his passion shows

Cheese.”

crab claws with mustard remoulade, and

through his cooking.

Mouth-watering specials such as potato-

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unique salads abound. The entrée selection

Ravioli with light onion and mushroom gravy,

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and its pasta counterpart, Asparagus Ravioli

favorites, upgraded by Chef Austin to entice

with brown butter, tomato, and balsamic

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potato pancakes, chicken wings, and baby

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branched out to competitive cooking and

remains a customer favorite. Diners are encouraged to end their meals

wines, and beers. Drink specials vary and

won third place at Soupstock, a Music and Arts festival in Shelton, with their Roasted Turkey, Poblano, and Corn Chowder with Rattlesnake. They’ve taken that recipe on the road and represented Connecticut at the Big E on September 25th.

you may find some unique cocktails like

Woodmont and all Milford residents are

with one of Oscar’s tempting desserts, such

Breakfast in a Glass, (grapefruit vodka,

happy to have Oscar’s as a local restaurant.

as Caramel Tres Leche, apple pie a la mode,

club soda, salted rum, and lime wedge,)

The delicious food and welcoming

or the homemade Tiramisu. The bar is fully

Oscar’s Delight, (Woodford Reserve, sweet

atmosphere draw people from all walks of

stocked for those who prefer a nightcap such

vermouth, Aperol, and chocolate bitters,) or

life as they come together to have fun and

as Sambuca, port, or an Irish coffee.

Caipirinha (Cachaca, fresh limes, sugar) on

enjoy their meals. It’s a place where you’ll be

the drink menu.

glad you came, and you’ll start planning your

At the bar, cocktails are mixed and served with a smile and a chat. The friendly bartenders offer a full range of cocktails,

Oscar’s, while a fantastic sit-down

next visit by the time you get to your car.

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Pickleball Fever: Catch it!

’m hearing something. There’s a knocking sound, well maybe it’s more like a loud “Plonk!” or “Clop!” sound. Then in quick succession another

couple of sounds, “Plonk! Clop! Plonk! Clop!” One more loud “Plonk!” and then a mix of jubilant shouts GERRY MCGUIRE (2)

and defeated groans. As I round the corner and enter the gym at the Academy in Milford, I see what it is I’ve been hearing. I was wrong; there aren’t small ponies galloping around a tiny racetrack. There are people. There’s also a low net and the people are swinging paddles and whacking a bright yellow whiffle ball back and forth across it creating that distinctive “Ponk!” sound. It’s obviously a

when U.S. Congressman Joel Pritchard

game but it’s not tennis or paddleball; it’s something else, a hybrid that is fast and fun for just

(R-Washington) and his buddies created the

about anyone no matter the age or athletic ability. It’s called pickleball and according to the

game as a way to entertain their families

USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), it is the

while on vacation. Just as pickleball is an

fastest growing game in the United States—

amalgamation of other sports, the name

played by 2.46 million Americans in 2015

comes from the sport of crew, where a pickle boat is a made up of leftover oarsman from

Pickleball is played on a badmintonsized court indoors or out, and combines

Though the game may have started way

elements of tennis, paddleball, ping-pong,

back in the 1960s, it was only introduced

and badminton. The game’s popularity has

to Milford adults three years ago. In March

been growing by leaps and bounds thanks

2013, the USAPA ambassador hosted a clinic

in no small part to the fact that it can be

at the Parsons Complex for 20 or so people

played by just about everyone—from small

who showed up to try the sport for the

children to seniors.

first time. Dee Diamond, who had played

So why call it pickleball? Are actual pickles

18 Milford Living • Autumn

other boats.

pickleball as a teenager at Stratford High

needed to play this game? No. All you really

School, came out to that first demonstration

need is a paddle, the correct plastic ball, and

and hasn’t stopped playing since. “It’s a

the desire to crush all pickleball competitors.

great game and a lot fun,” she says. “It’s

Its origins goes back to the summer of 1965

good exercise and great for socializing. We

have a really good group this year.” David Palochko played pickleball for years in his native Provincetown, but after the pickleball courts at his local recreation center were allocated to other sports he

“

It’s a great game and a lot fun. It’s good exercise and great for socializing. We have a really good group this year.

”

stopped playing. It wasn’t until he relocated to Milford that he started playing again. “It was so great to play again, I really missed

was enthusiastic about how anyone can

Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina the game

it,” he says. Arkadiy Stephanskiy found

learn to play the game quickly. “If you’ve

has become ubiquitous. Ken and Maureen

the sport by way of his chiropractor, Sean

ever played ping pong, badminton, tennis, or

Picciano of East Haven left Connecticut to

Diamond, who just happens to be the USPA

paddleball, you can play pickleball,” he says.

retire to North Carolina over four years ago and

ambassador for the state of Connecticut. “He

The sport’s popularity among seniors is one

were amazed at the numbers of people that

told me about the sport a few years ago and

of the factors driving its growth. The small

played the sport. “Where we lived the courts

kept asking if I was interested in coming

court, quick games, and light paddle make it a

were always filled; it seemed like everyone

down to play. Finally one night I came down

perfect fit for older Americans who want to stay

played,” says Maureen. “That’s how we got

and I’ve been playing ever since.” Palochko

fit. In states with large numbers of retirees like

started.” After returning to New England this

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It definitely keeps you fit without too much abuse on your body.

”

past year, the Picciano’s were happy to see that

“You coming next week?” “Of course I’ll be

it was offered locally. Ken likes the game for

here…wouldn’t miss it.” Pickleball seems

its low impact, saying, “It definitely keeps you

to bring an enthusiasm that defines what

fit without too much abuse on your body. The

good sportsmanship is supposed to be about;

courts are small so there’s not that pounding on

friendly competition.

At the end of the night at Milford’s

In answer to the question, “What is best in life?” Conan the Barbarian famously

Academy gym, after the last resounding,

answered, “To crush your enemies, to see

“plonk” and victor’s cheer, the weary

them driven before you, and to hear the

combatants shook hands, slapped backs,

lamentations of the women.” With that overly

and helped each other dismantle and put

aggressive attitude, it’s pretty clear that Conan

away the nets. Laughs and assurances of the

the Barbarian never played pickleball.

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lack thereof—for female athletes to participate in organized sports prior to the 1972 enactment of Title IX legislation. It also describes the impact of Title IX on schools and student

hat do a Milford optometrist, a hairdresser, a retired schoolteacher, a puzzle enthusiast, an artist, an archivist, and a lawyer/ engineer all have in common? How do they spend their “free” time? Despite the fact that they are all tending to busy lives, each of them has also found the time and energy to write a book! While their books are as varied in subject and genre as are the writers’ full-time careers, the one thing these local authors have in common is their sense of satisfaction and accomplishment at having their works published and available to the public.

athletes in the years after its enactment. Now aged 83, Fraser was a pioneer in women’s athletics. “This history is my history; it shows what athletics I was able to take part in, which was absolutely none,” she recalls. While she was able to play for 12 years with a well-known industrial team, the Raybestos Brakettes, and participate in the first women’s international softball tournament in 1964, she feels she was, “a serious athlete

adult audience and proofread by the author’s 13- and 16-year old

Fraser has provided copies of

daughters, the novel is described

her book to local schools because

by Gupta as “a treacherous

she feels “it is an historical

maze of murder, lies, love, and

implement to show how

suspense.”

capable women were, and are

“In today’s market it is tough

to participate in sports…and to

to be a writer and to support a

remind today’s female athletes

family, but I get the best of both

that the educational and athletic

worlds,” says Gupta. “I get to

opportunities available to them

see patients during the day, which I enjoy

are gifts from many who didn’t have those

very much, and then in my free time I get to

opportunities years ago.”

fulfill my need to write; to create something

For local hairdresser and salon owner

from scratch that people can read and enjoy.”

Alan DelMonte, The Dance of the Masters,

Autographed copies of Lorna: The Queen of

an adventure story that spans ten years

Blood are available for purchase at the Gupta

and moves between New York City and

EyeCare website, or can be ordered from

China, combines several of the author’s life

Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

experiences and passions. “I worked for a

A totally different genre, Lorna: The Queen of Blood is optometrist

with no place to go.”

while as a musician and I was

subject, and target audience is at

around the element that handled

the heart of A Level Playing Field:

music in the city—the wise-guys.

Deepak Gupta’s first published novel. “I’ve

Gender Equality and the Impact

I was in that element for ten

always loved writing,” he says. “It’s always

of Title IX on Female Athletes,

years, so I took that experience

been a hobby of mine. As an optometrist I do

written by retired Milford

and conflated it with my study

a lot of professional writing, but I thought

physical education teacher Edna

of martial arts and Chinese

I’d like to do some writing for fun. I grew up

Fraser. This small book, self-

history to write my book.” While

watching vampire movies, so I thought I’d

published by the author’s niece,

he defines himself primarily

give it a try.” Geared primarily for a young

chronicles the opportunities—or

as an author because writing

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allows him “to fully express my thoughts and

illness—what my mother did and what my

feelings,” DelMonte is proud that he’s owned

father and my family went through. Mentally

and operated the Alan DelMonte Salon here

ill people still aren’t getting the proper

in Milford for 28 years. Dance of the Masters,

treatment they need,” she says. Initially Susie

his third novel, is available at bookstores, or

wrote the book just for her family, “but with

online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon,

all that I was reading about mental illness

Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

and with encouragement from Joe, I thought,

For Susie Carvalko and her husband Joe

‘Okay, I’ll take a chance and try to get it

Carvalko, writing is a family affair as they are enjoying the fact that both have recently

published.’ I was quite surprised that it was Susie, an artist and craftsperson whose

accepted.”

released books. While Joe has a number

other mediums include painting and

Joe Carvalko is a lawyer, engineer, editor,

of books to his credit, this is Susie’s first

beadwork, has turned to her own life as the

and teacher with many publications to his

venture as an author. “We read everything

inspiration for her memoir entitled Maybe

credit, all of which deal with some element

that the other writes, and it’s been fun

Tomorrow: Mental Illness through the Eyes

of technology and how it intersects with

having our books both come out at the same

of a Child. “My mother suffered from mental

morality and ethics. The fictional Death by

time,” says Joe.

illness, so I was there; I saw the affects of her

Internet is no different. “We are a part of

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book nook technology; we are like a part of the circuit,

on the actual journals of

changed the direction of

so technology runs through us and therefore

Captain Wood, which Dooling

my life,” Dooling says. “As

has a moral component. A car is a piece

found at an antique book

a result of that I started

of technology, but we drive that car,” Joe

show in 1989. Captain Wood’s

writing seriously about

explains. His speculative novel takes that idea

journal chronicles his voyage

history.”

to an extreme by raising the philosophical

in 1854 from New York City

Clearly, writing is serious

question of whether “the world is innately

to the Black Sea during the

for all of these local authors,

compassionate or innately cruel,” and

Crimean War. “I thumbed

and their books are as varied

exploring the power of the Internet to reveal

through it and it spoke to

as their interests. But what

the answer.

me. I had to have it,” Dooling

they share with each other is

recalls.

a passion for self-expression

Michael C. Dooling, who did consumer research at Schick in Milford for 25 years, has a

The author was so smitten

and creativity that enriches

number of books to his name. His most recent

by the journal that he embarked on 20 years

the literary landscape for all of us, providing

is, by his own definition, “a labor of love.”

of research, finding later journals and letters

us with opportunities to broaden our

Seaworthy Timber: The Life and Times of New

by Woods, his wife, and members of the ship’s

understanding of ourselves and of the world.

England Sea Captain Aaron H. Wood, is based

crew. Finding that first journal, “pretty much

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Timeless Trades TEXT BY MAKAYLA SILVA PHOTOS BY DEREK JONES

ifty years ago, the Main Streets across the country were lined with brick and mortar shops of those one-time American staples like cobblers and fish mongers. These busi-

nesses of yesteryear were pushed nearly to extinction due to changing economic landscapes and the technological advancements of time. But with the slow and steady shift toward shopping local—where knowing your farmer and keeping your own bees is big business—small shops like Devon Shoe Repair and Fashion by Rouhy are proving that what’s old is definitely new again. Here are a few of the “old-timey” professions still alive and well in Milford.

sweeps are still operating, as the venting systems for coal,

Some things never go out of style

heating oil, natural gas, wood,

dampers in 1996 after growing

and pellet burning appliances

tired of the daily commute down

still need to be maintained.

I-95. While the chimney sweep-

Rick Magalnick, owner

ing industry has continued to

of Rick’s Chimney Service,

advance with new technology

launched his Milford-based

such as vacuums, cameras, and

business two decades ago. After

special chimney cleaning tools,

graduating from J.M. Wright

Magalnick says the standard

Technical School in 1981 with a

chimney brush is still used for

degree in machine tool, Magal-

cleaning.

nick says he worked full time in

“Houses will always have

the machining industry before

chimneys and chimneys need

landing a job in 1989 with the

to be cleaned and serviced at

Greenwich Fire Department.

least once a year,” he says.

“Business got slow in the

“Even if the house doesn’t have

machine industry so I answered

a fireplace it still has a heating system that should be serviced.”

Chim Chim Cher-ee

of “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” De-

an ad in the newspaper for a

When they hear the word chim-

picted throughout generations

chimney sweep working for a

ney sweep, a lot of people think

of literature from “Oliver Twist”

guy in Norwalk,” he says.

of Dick Van Dyke and the small

to “The Water Babies,” chimney

soot-covered children of Mary

sweeps have been around for

business sweeping chimneys

serviced 3,600 customers,” he

Poppins and their performance

centuries. Today, chimney

and installing liners, caps, and

says.

Magalnick started his own

“I don’t wear a top hat and tails and I don’t sing and dance, but over the years I have

2016 • Milford Living 27

Hoist Those Sails

For thousands of years, sailmaking has been both an art and a science. Harnessing the wind has long been an integral part of history, and one local sailmaker has pioneered some major advances in the trade. North Technology Group designs, engineers, and manufactures sails for racing and cruising sailboats. Founded in 1957 in San Diego by Lowell North, North Technology Group (North Sails) has grown from a Northern California company into a leading international sailmaker operating in 29 countries with 2,500 employees COURTESY OF CHARLES WETMORE

worldwide. North Sails moved to Mamaroneck in the 1970s before relocating to Milford in the late 1980s under the direction of president and CEO Thomas A. Whidden. Like many of North Sails employees, Whidden is a sailor at

House Call

says Wetmore. “Pediatric house

with technology advancing

heart, fostering a love for sailing

If you think the only place

calls offer a relief to parents and

again, I can bring everything

at age ten at the Cedar Point

physicians make house calls is

families.”

with me to do all of the testing

Yacht Club in Westport. “I loved

in someone’s home.”

racing,” he says. “The indepen-

in the classic TV shows of the 1950s and ‘60s, think again.

Practicing pediatrics for 22 years, Wetmore says he decided to

Wetmore says he operates

launch his own business after the

within a 15-mile radius of Mil-

launched Pediatric House Call

Connecticut law changed allow-

ford stretching from Fairfield to

The business is currently

Solutions in 2014 offering house

ing APRNS with enough experi-

Hamden and parts of the valley.

located in the old U.S. Motors

calls for children aged birth to 21.

ence to work independently.

Pediatric House Call Solutions

facility with about 65,000 square

offers checkups, immunizations,

feet of space and 100 employees

Charles Wetmore APRN CPNP

“I am a father of three. I know

“Up until WWII about half

dence; trying to figure out the wind.”

what its like when your kid is

of calls were done in a person’s

ADHD consults, nutritional

with about 45 skilled engineers

sick and you don’t want to get

home. But as technology ad-

consults, and sick visits. With 120

and 25 designers. While the

them out of bed, or when you

vanced significantly, you needed

patients and growing, Wetmore

company manufactures carbon

have to take your perfectly

an incubator, Bunsen burner,

says he offers 24/7 care. After all,

masts, boons, spars, and rigging

healthy child into a waiting

and microscope to perform basic

he says, “children rarely become

for sailboats, its core business is

room filled with sick children,”

operations,” he explains. “Now,

ill at convenient times.”

sailmaking.

28 Milford Living • Autumn

“The art of sailmaking is 4,000 years old. The Nordic, the Venetians— everyone that sailed thousands of years ago did it the same way.” That includes making sails for

in one piece. “The Swiss had the idea

most of the most sophisticated

and couldn’t quite put it all together,

racing boats in the world, including

but we did. North innovated that

the America’s Cup sails.

process and we own the patent for

“We make virtually every kind of sail in the world,” Whidden says.

it,” says Whidden. Despite technological advances,

“The art of sailmaking is 4,000 years

many sails are hand sewn just as

old. The Nordic, the Venetians—ev-

they were for thousands of years.

eryone that sailed thousands of years

“We make about 45,000 sails

ago did it the same way. But about 30

annually worldwide and 20,000

years ago, North Sails invented the

are hand stitched like the old days,”

innovative process of crafting sails all

Whidden says.

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Mom ‘n Pop Shop A Milford staple for 105 years,

Howe’s Drug Store is a longtime local landmark. The current owner, Raymond Pantalena Jr., purchased the business in 2014 from Andy Allegretti. Pantalena says operating Howe’s means more than filling prescriptions and selling greeting cards. “When you own and operate a town mom ‘n pop pharmacy, you become part of the social fabric of your community,” he says. “Your customers are

Made by Hand

and stock cabinetry, Bacchiocchi

a custom, high-quality product,

They say the kitchen is the

crafts cabinets for any style and

Bacchiocchi says. “We work

heart of the home and what’s

budget.

with our customers from start to

at the heart of the kitchen? The

The self-taught cabinetmaker

finish,” he says. “You’re not going

“When you own and operate a town mom ‘n pop pharmacy, you become part of the social fabric of your community.”

cabinets of course. Sure, they

says he grew up in the trades,

to get the high quality product

are just boxes with shelves,

learning carpentry skills as an

and custom designs at a box store

really your neighbors. We not

drawers, and doors, but with

apprentice for many years. He

like you would with us.”

only provide their prescription

the right cabinetmaker, they

opened Specialty Woodworks

become so much more. Specialty Woodworks and

From a coastal kitchen with in-

needs, we listen to their questions

and Design in the late 1990s on

set white cabinetry and polished

and concerns and help and advise

New Haven Avenue but closed

nickel hardware to a sleek shaker

them. At the end of the day, we

Design, a custom cabinet

the doors of his brick-and-mortar

style look with contemporary

hope that we made a difference

designer owned by Milford

in 2010 shifting his focus to

fixtures, Specialty Woodworks

and our customers feel reassured.”

resident David Bacchiocchi, offers

design work.

and Design works with only the

At Howe’s, customers are

custom cabinetry for kitchens,

finest tradesmen in the industry,

greeted on a first name basis.

baths, and built-ins. With a

who creates, sculpts, or builds

overseeing design, delivery and

“Our customers know that when

selection of custom, semi-custom

something from scratch results in

installation of every project.

they walk in the door, more times

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Working with someone

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Our Art Collection ART THAT IS TRULY PUBLIC

BY SUSAN CARROLL DWYER

Art has been with us since the beginning and continues to enrich our lives. Cave dwellers expressed themselves by

scrawling visions of their daily existence

on walls, timeless art offering us a glimpse of their lives from millennia long past.

Fast forward to the present and cave walls have evolved into galleries of art for all.

The Milford Permanent Art Collection is

on view for all to see. From photorealistic

paintings to interpretive abstracts, there is something for everyone in our collection.

Bleu Boxcar - Bill Meddick

34 Milford Living â&#x20AC;˘ Autumn

PHOTOS BY DEREK JONES

2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Milford Living 35

Spirits of the Hudson Valley – Arroyo Bill Meddick, retired director of

of artwork to be selected by the

the Milford Arts Council, was an

jurors. Each year it became a

integral player in the creation of

practice to purchase work that was

a very special art collection—our

selected by the honored jurors.

art collection—containing varied

Also during this time, other pieces

works by artists from far and wide,

were added including antiquities

as well as some local talent. “In

from bygone eras and skilled

1976, the current Milford Public

crafts people’s work from the once

Library was opened to the public.

annual Spring Fling held by the

As part of the celebration, the

Milford Recreation Department.”

Milford Fine Arts Council [the Fine

Meddick began as director of

Fowler Bridge — A. Bekech especially considering the many

the next couple of decades, the

was dropped a few years ago], in

the MFAC in 1981. “Being a painter

talented artists living here and

MFAC’s energetic visual art com-

conjunction with Milford Library,

I was personally determined to

showing elsewhere, and of its rich

mittee annually made artwork

presented its first annual art

expand the collection, particularly

past history of nurturing the arts.”

purchases selected by the various

exhibit. At that time the cultural

at that time because Milford was

According to Meddick, “It was

leaders oversaw the festivities

absent of any art gallery or

with the strong support of Mayor

their exhibits. Monies collected

and encouraged the purchase

focused venue for the displaying

Alberta Jagoe’s administration

from entry fees and private and

of art. It was a sad commentary

that the Permanent Art Col-

business support were used to

on the visual arts in Milford,

lection began in earnest. Over

secure art for the collection. From

qualified jurors from each of

Jagoe to Fred Lisman’s admin-

Milford Waterfall — Edward Mullins

36 Milford Living • Autumn

“It was with the strong support of Mayor Alberta Jagoe’s administration that the Permanent Art Collection began in earnest.”

istrations, the collection truly flourished and became a source of pride for Milford.” Paige Miglio, the current director of the Milford Arts Council, has expanded the vision for the arts in town. “Through both of our

“All of the works in the collection are on display. Most hang in Parsons, but there are some in City Hall as well as the Milford Arts Council.” venues, the Center for the Arts

collection are on display. Most

in downtown and the Firehouse

hang in Parsons, but there are

Gallery in Walnut Beach, we host

some in City Hall as well as the

16 themed exhibits. However, the

Milford Arts Council.” In addition,

hidden gem is the MAC’s curated,

Morra explains, “There are several

glorious collection of artwork

pieces currently being restored

restored are WPA (Works Progress

government commissioned artists

that hangs along the walls of the

that will return to public display

Administration) murals. As part

across the country to create art

Parsons Government center. These

when they are completed.”

of President Roosevelt’s New Deal

in public spaces. “Fortunately,

program of the 1930s, the federal

WPA murals that hung in Central

works of art have been donated

Several of the works being

Squire Stanley House – Ron Abbe

by artists, family estates, and purchased for donation over many years. Marion Morra (curator of Milford’s art collection) and her team of volunteers have worked diligently rehanging and inventorying the works and creating new signage. Their work is invaluable and Milford should be very proud of their artistic wealth.” With well over 200 works in the collection offering a variety of subjects and artists, it is important not just for art lovers but the entire Milford community. Parsons is a perfect venue for citizens to view the collection whenever they walk the hallways. Every time people wait in line to renew their driver’s licenses, pay their taxes, get a marriage license, or sign up for a recreation league sport they view the collection…they just might not have realized it. As curator, Marion Morra has

Cups— There are numerous works of Roger Van Damme which comprise a cornerstone of the collection. This

been the collection’s steward for

work titled “Cups” is a brilliant and symbolic painting. During Van Damme’s recuperation during WWII his tin cup

five years. “All of the works in the

helped him heal and influenced many of his more prominent paintings.

2016 • Milford Living 37

the library this autumn.”

History of Mathmatics — Edward Kasper

Although not a commissioned WPA painter, during the 1940s, a

the math teacher’s classroom.

young Milford art teacher named

Unbeknownst to Eddie, Marucci

every year in the 1970s and ‘80s

Rose Marucci wanted to create

sent his work to the Yale School

with major prizes of $500 to

murals. According to Morra,

of Art. One day Eddie was called

$1,000—a substantial sum at

“Marucci decided to use canvas

to the principals office and

for a mural so it would be able

to his surprise the director

to be moved if a building was

of the art school was so

presenting their work.

raised or repurposed and raised

impressed they offered

Local companies donated

money for materials. She saw

him a full scholarship.

prize money which helped

potential in a student who wasn’t

After graduation he

the Council acquire up to

in her art class named Eddie

went on to be a gifted

four pieces per year. Other

Kasper.” Reportedly uninterested

painter.” The painting,

pieces in the collection

Grammar school were rescued

in art—Kasper wanted to be a

entitled The History of

were donated over the

by Bill Meddick and Frank Fisco

mathematician—Rose convinced

Mathematics, Kasper’s

years.

(arts coordinator for the Board of

him to give it a try. “For his sub-

first work, is truly a sight

Education). Sadly they were only

ject he wanted to depict a history

to behold. It is one of

Milford collection is paint-

able to save parts of the murals.

of mathematics. After extensive

the largest works and

ings, although there are a

Currently being restored, we hope

research he painted the mural

a signature piece of the

few photographs as well

to have them back on display in

with the intention it be hung in

collection.

as etchings. “There are also

Old Town Lobby — Elena Gerard

Juried art shows were held

the time—helping attract nationally renowned artists

The majority of the

several sculptures which

“We welcome donations to help with restoration of murals, paintings, and framing. Lifelong residents most likely have pieces we would be interested in seeing.” 38 Milford Living • Autumn

are displayed in offices at Parsons and the MAC since it was not deemed wise to keep them out in the halls Intrinsic Pleasures — R. Joworski

with the paintings,” says Morra.

awaiting their finishing touches.

“While we want them to be seen,

“June Benson from Gallery on

children are inclined to touch

the Green has been a great friend

sculptures. The custodians here

to the collection by graciously

are very cognizant of the collec-

framing many of the works on

tion and take great care of them.”

display,” says Morra.

Although most of the artists

“We welcome donations to help

featured in the collection hail

with restoration of murals, paint-

from locations all across the

ings, and framing.” In fact, Morra

country, Milford artists are

would love to receive donations

certainly well represented and

of art from longtime Milford resi-

include Rosemary Markham,

dents, saying, “Lifelong residents

Doris Malotti, Al Leiper, longtime

most likely have pieces we would

art instructor Edward Mullins,

be interested in seeing.”

and Bill Meddick himself. The Milford collection is

The Milford Permanent Art Collection is truly a treasure in our

cataloged, numbered, and

community. Next time you are in

includes source information on

Parson’s, City Hall, or the MAC,

each item. Currently some works

be sure to take a closer look and

Colonial Quilt in Mosaic — Advanced 3D Studio art students of Jonathan Law &

are displayed without frames

enjoy art…for art’s sake.

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2016 • Milford Living 39

Merritt Parkway 40 Milford Living â&#x20AC;¢ Autumn

DEREK JONES

Milford’s NameGame

BY CINDY PAPISH GERBER

What’s in a name? In Milford, the answer is… plenty. Every street, highway, byway, park, bridge, waterway and more is named for a significant someone who made his or her mark on the history of our city or state. The following list is just a small sample of these named places. Merritt Parkway

past, present or future will ever

Previous to serving four terms

surpass the myriad facets which

(1931-1939), this Democrat was

scintillate[sic] in the life story of

a Yale professor, the first dean

the late congressman, lawyer,

of Yale’s graduate school, a

industrialist, banker, an out-

principal of Staples High School

standing Christian, civic leader,

in Westport, and a well-known

and enthusiastic chairman of

critic of English literature.

the commission of the Merritt

The preliminary section of the

Parkway—named in his honor.” United States House of Represen-

onstruction of this Con-

tatives from Connecticut’s 4th

necticut public works

congressional district (1917-1931;

project cost $21 million, employed

1933-1937). The debut issue of The

over 2,000 workers, and took six

Stamford Historian (March 1954),

years to complete. In 1940, it was

Wilbur Cross Parkway opened on December 24, 1941, but due to

Wilbur Cross Parkway

WWII construction restrictions,

ow many Connecticut

the section between Wallingford

drivers realize that this

and Meriden didn’t open until

eastward extension of the Merritt

1949. Well-known for its ban

praised the Congressman, saying,

is named for the 71st governor

on commercial vehicles, the

dedicated in honor of Schuyler

“Men may come and men may

of our state, Wilbur Lucius Cross

far-from-popular log-cabin style

Merritt (R), a member of the

go, but likely no Stamford citizen,

(1862-1948)?

green toll booth plazas were decommissioned in 1988.

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Robert Treat Parkway

he Robert Treat Parkway runs north/south from

the intersection of CT162 (at the Bridgeport Ave. Mobil station) to the intersection of Underhill and Surf Avenues.

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Robert Treat (1622–1710) was one of Milford colony’s original founders. After settling here in 1639, Treat became a leader

2016 • Milford Living 41

DEREK JONES

Robert Treat Parkway

which parallels the railroad.

protected the colonists from

It’s likely that the Buckingham

attacks by Native Americans.

family had property there.”

The Clark-Stockade House was

Captain Samuel Buckingham

dismantled around 1780 and was

(1640-1699) was the second son

moved to its present location

of Thomas Buckingham, one

(Milford Historical Society

of Milford’s original settlers.

Wharf Lane complex) in 1974.

Clark Street

Hotchkiss Bridge

t’s about 900 feet from Milford Hospital to the

intersection of Bridgeport

he much-photographed Hotchkiss Bridge connects

Fowler Field to Factory Lane.

of the New Haven Colony. He

who gave his life while nursing

Avenue and Clark Street. Back

It was dedicated in August of

served as deputy governor of

200 smallpox-stricken American

in 1659, a deacon, carpenter,

1998 in memory of Albert Knox

Connecticut from 1678-1683,

soldiers. “Cornelius and Sarah

free-planter, and early Milford

Hotchkiss, a lifelong Milford

governor from 1683 to 1698, and

Stowe owned the Stowe Farm and

settler named George Clark

resident and marine engineer

deputy governor (again) from

had three daughters,” he explains.

(1615-1690), constructed a

who was devoted to restoring

1698-1708. A 19th century New

“Norma, Sally, and Joan sold the

dwelling in close proximity to

the docks in Milford Harbor until

Haven Historical Society archive

farm and the city later acquired

this location. Significantly, this

the age of 92. It’s commonly

hails Treat as a “founder, farmer,

it. There have been plans for the

was the first house to be built

held that Hotchkiss Bridge is, as

soldier, statesman, governor.”

property but for now, it remains

outside the stockade fence that

the website harborsofthesound.

t the top of this road near Walnut Beach stands a

19th century barn once part of dairy farm owned by the Stowe family. Milford city historian

close to the beach.”

Buckingham Avenue

ccording to former city historian Richard Platt,

“The house at 215 Buckingham

Arthur Stowe believes that all

Avenue, built c.1790, is known as

descendents of his personal

the Samuel Buckingham House.

Stowe/Stow family tree trace

This is on the section of Buck-

back to Captain Stephen Stow,

ingham Avenue between Gulf

Milford’s Revolutionary War hero,

Street and New Haven Avenue

Stowe Barn 42 Milford Living • Autumn

Buckingham Avenue

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Stowe Avenue

as is with a lovely green patch

Clark-Stockade House

tripod.com, affirms, “the site

MacQuarrie read the resolution as

where early settlers landed their

follows: ‘Whereas Dwight David

tools, utensils, and building

Eisenhower devoted his life to the

materials for the common house

service of his country as leader of

in August of 1639. The area on

our nation’s military forces during

the other side of this bridge was

World War II and as president of

once part of the harbor until

the United States; be it resolved

the Hurricane of 1938.” The silt

that to honor this great American,

deposited in the harbor from

the Board of Aldermen of the City

the storm was dredged and

of Milford designates the former

used to create Fowler Field.

Asgrow property, also known Eisenhower Park.” Milford’s

ilcox Park is a wooded

largest park property features

and grass area of about

333-acres of walking trails,

12-acres situated on a bluff

tennis courts, a dog run, a pond,

overlooking Milford Harbor.

a picnic area, and a playground.

This land, which features an

The resolution passed unani-

extensive trail system, is part

mously and the official dedication

of the original land grant to

ceremony occurred in June 1975.

William Fowler, Milford’s first miller. This land was owned by the Fowler family until purchased by Clark Wilcox in 1908. Mr. Wilcox deeded this land to Milford in 1909 as a public park.

Eisenhower Park

Lisman Landing

n September 27, 2003, this 35-slip marina was

named to honor the memory of former Mayor Fred Lisman (R), who served in office for 12 years (1989–2001). Lisman had

ccording to Milford as-

previously served on Milford’s

sistant city clerk Bonnie

Board of Alderman for 14 years.

Peloso, “In the minutes of the

During his mayoral tenure,

February 2, 1970 Board of Alder-

Lisman established The Inland

man meeting, Alderman Douglass

Wetlands Agency (1988), which

Lisman Landing

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as Camp Clark, as Dwight David ANNA DOWNS

Wilcox Park

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Hotchkiss Bridge

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Charles Island Charles Island

Connecticut’s General Assembly/

Edwin Smith, who belonged to

House of Representatives adopted

the Indian River Grange, and a

a resolution citing Egan’s years

Charles E. Smith, a “master” of

of outstanding civil service.

the grange who owned a sizeable

Smith’s Point

“ancestral homestead” in the area.

Mondo Ponds

it is most likely linked to family

Mondo and Sons Excavating.

lthough little is known of the exact namesake of this

picturesque eastern beachhead,

he area is named for Rocco Mondo, who owned Rocco

members of John Smith, who

During the 1940s, Mondo

14-acre island in Long

sailed here from England in

created the ponds with the help

Island Sound, Charles

1640. In The Connecticut Granges:

of his son Joseph, by digging

Island is accessible from shore

An Historical Account of the

through gravel, a process that

become a hub for many firework

via a tombolo (or sandbar) during

Rise and Growth of the Patrons

took nearly two decades.

displays, races, concerts, and

low tide. Originally settled by

of Husbandry (published in

harbor side festivities.

the Sachem Ansantawae and

1900), many Milford Smiths are

Subway World Headquarters and

discovered by the Dutch naviga-

mentioned, including Nathan

the City of Milford gathered to

tion, and maintenance of the city’s wetlands and watercourses. Fittingly, Lisman Landing has

Charles E. Wheeler Management Wildlife Area

tor Adriane Block in 1614, it was settled by the English in 1639. After Charles Deal bought the

ncompassing coastal

island in 1657 and subsequently

marshes, beautiful vistas,

failed to raise tobacco there, it

and habitats for many species

became known as Charles Island.

of birds, this 840-acre site

Many legends surround the

was formerly known as Nells

island, including that Captain

Island. The State Department

William Kidd’s treasure was re-

of Environmental Protection

putedly buried there in 1699 and

purchased it in 1953, naming it

is still waiting to be uncovered.

for Charles E. “Shang” Wheeler (1872-1912), widely regarded as one of the finest master decoy carvers of all time. Wheeler was a longtime Stratford resident who discovered decoy carving as a

Smith’s Point

The Margaret Egan Center

his recreation department facility located in the

old Lenox Avenue School at

young adult and quickly appren-

25 Matthews Street is named

ticed himself to the “Stratford

after longtime Milford city

School” of decoy carvers.

clerk, Margaret Egan. In 1979,

44 Milford Living • Autumn

This past July, officials from

Mondo Ponds

ANNA DOWNS

provides protection, preserva-

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The Margaret Egan Center

SUSAN CARROLL DWYER

Charles E. Wheeler Management Wildlife Area

DEREK JONES(2)

Walker Pond rededicate this restored nature

small neighborhood pond is

preserve. Mondo Ponds is com-

named for Reverend Charles

prised of 35.6 acres and five ponds.

Walker, a pastor of Milford’s First

It has been owned by the city since

Baptist Church, who grew his

memorate Connecticut’s African

Officer Wasson, was shot and

1986, when it was purchased from

congregation from 28 members

American participants during the

killed on April 12, 1987 while

the South Central Connecticut

in 1961 to nearly 100 by the

Revolutionary War.

making a traffic stop for an

Regional Water Authority.

time of his retirement in 1980.

Walker Pond

Carolina, Walker is widely

Born in 1903 in Triboro, North

ocated on the corner of

recognized as a civic and spiritual

Meadowside Road and

leader who initiated a successful

Robert Treat Parkway, this

Wasson Field

expired registration. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and K-9 handler.

he former Milford High

Wasson’s badge number 60 was

School baseball field was

retired and his locker remains

Milford Yacht Club

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empty. He is buried in Milford’s

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Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate

Down Syndrome), or neurological diseases (like Alzheimer’s). The disorder is most commonly treated with medicine or surgery in addition to occasional nerve stimulation and diet. Fiore, 61, has had epilepsy his entire life and received surgery to help him manage the disorder ten years ago. His personal

or Amber St. Jacques of Ansonia, her diagnosis came four years ago at age 33 “clear

experience with epilepsy, as well as a lifetime

out of the blue.” She had a seizure while sleeping and her dog woke her husband who

of the challenges this creates, prompted him

called 911. For Robert Fiore, his diagnosis came decades ago when he was only nine

to found Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate,

months old. Epilepsy would bring these two together years later as one became an important

Inc. (CEA), a recognized 501 (c) (3) non-profit

resource for the other.

organization in Milford in 2009. “I know

About 3 million Americans actively deal

known cause in more than 65 percent of those diagnosed. The remaining have traced the

alone. According to the Centers for Disease

seizure disorder to stroke, brain tumors or

Control and Prevention (CDC), there is no

infections, brain injury, genetic disorders (like

COURTESY OF CONNECTICUT EPILEPSY ADVOCATE INC.

with epilepsy every day; 60,000 in Connecticut

46 Milford Living • Autumn

first-hand what people are going through and I can relate,” says Fiore. “I also noticed there weren’t enough organizations to actually help people hands-on, with their questions and personal needs.” CEA is different from other organizations because its small size allows one-on-one interactions with people who have epilepsy. Fiore, his wife of 29 years Leng-Chye, and friend Charlie Pagano of Long Island make up the Board of Directors. Their one annual

ing Amber St. Jacques.

never did.” Then one day in the mail she got a

“When I met Robert at an epilepsy support

$200 gift card to Stop & Shop and coupons for

bowling fundraiser, “Strike Out Epilepsy,”

group at Milford Hospital, he was very kind,”

her prescription. “I burst into tears and called

provides about $6,000 a year with which to

says St. Jacques, “but he asked a lot of ques-

him. He understood the financial demands of

work. While they have answered questions for

tions. I thought he was just being curious, but

epilepsy and told me, ‘It’s the least we can do.’

hundreds of people, says Fiore, he personally

he told me a few things about applying for

He helped me to get a registered MedicAlert

has worked individually with dozens, includ-

Social Security and disability that my attorney

bracelet, much more useful than the one I

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at your service bought at CVS,” she adds.

of seizures for those with

Fiore’s CEA website, www.ct-ea.org,

epilepsy. He spoke to the

provides links and telephone numbers

governor and other local legis-

to many hospitals and pharmacies that

lators and sent more than

offer special services, support groups, or

500 email messages sharing

reduced-cost prescriptions to people with

information and encouraging

epilepsy. Details and contact informa-

the passing of this bill. “To

tion are featured for MedicAlert and

say I was ecstatic, elated, and

other means of securing help in case of

damn proud is an understate-

an emergency. He also provides tips and

ment,” says Fiore.

information on securing transportation

Fiore offers a support

since many with epilepsy are not allowed to

medicinal administration of marijuana in

group at Bristol Hospital called Living with

drive. “Whatever people need, we step in to

hospitals, including to those under the age

Epilepsy. The groups meet the first Monday of

help,” he says.

of 18. Fiore said that five years of research in

every month at 7:00 p.m. Call Fiore for more

ten U.S. states and seven countries has shown

information at 203.874.8731.

CEA played a part in the passing of HB 5450 this past April, a state bill allowing the

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Career Pathways C

ollege and career “pathways” are nothing new in the field of education. Decades ago, a high school student may have been placed in a college preparatory track or steered towards a concentration of courses related to business or a vocation with the expectation that they would move into a career after high school. The concept was largely driven by the educational philosophy and economic climate at the time.

system, has been leading the work around the creation of the Milford Career Pathways project. Benefit-wise, she is quick to point out that career pathways are a growing trend in education. “They prepare students for both college and career success, not one or the other,” she stresses. “Career pathways bring relevance to the high school curriculum and have been shown to increase retention and graduation rates. Students are more motivated when they can see the relevance of what they are learning and the connection to college and careers. Career pathways provide a framework for students to plan their future.” LaSala points to benefits for parents as well, since the pathways “prepare students for life beyond high school by integrating a rigorous curriculum with technical and skill-based components that prepare graduates for post-secondary education or for entry into apprenticeships, job training programs, or the military.” And finally,

Today it’s become clear that schools must

subsequently directed administration to

LaSala explains that communities benefit

develop two Career Pathways to begin in

via a workforce development system that

middle school and continue through high

can help to meet local employers’ needs for

adjust to newer thinking if our youth are to

school. Superintendent of schools Elizabeth

skilled workers.

be adequately prepared for whatever future

Feser recently described a career pathway

This last statement is one reason why

they choose at the end of their formal

as “a concentration in a particular field of

computer science was a logical choice to

education. With this in mind, the Milford

study through a sequence of courses, which

be the first high school Career Pathway

school system has recently introduced a

leads to the development of a particular

beginning this school year at both Law and

modern pathway concept into its high

set of knowledge and skills aligned with

Foran. Experienced computer scientists are

school curriculum.

career interests.” Simply put, the idea is

in high demand, with statistics indicating

that a student will pursue the courses

there are more than 500,000 computing job

Milford Public Schools dates back several

within the chosen pathway, possibly work

openings nationwide. According to code.

years, during a long range planning

on an internship in the field within the

org, only about 43,000 students graduated

process, where committee members

community, then create a culminating

into the workforce last year with expertise

expressed a desire to offer students

“Capstone Project” in his or her senior year.

in the field. Connecticut currently has over

The development of Career Pathways by

coursework that was more focused on 21st century skills. The Board of Education

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Justine LaSala, supervisor of science and technology education for the school

7,000 open computing jobs with an average salary of $93,529. The Bureau of Labor

Statistics estimates that by 2022 there will be one million open jobs in the field of computer science. There is a lot of interest in computer science among students; today’s youth are familiar with technology and pick up concepts quickly. Additionally, the majority of courses needed to support this Career Pathway already existed within the high school program of studies, so the cost of implementing the pathway was minimal. High school students opting to participate in the Computer Science Career Pathway begin with the required Introduction to Computer Science,

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education notebook then choose from elective courses such as Robotics, Computers, Electronics and Programming, Advanced Placement Science Principals, and Advanced Placement Computer Science A. The Capstone Project will be required to complete the Pathway. Middle school students will be able to get a head start on the Computer Science Pathway. The middle school technical education teachers spent time this past summer revamping the curriculum to ensure students are exposed to the introductory skill sets associated with this Pathway. All seventh and eighth grade students will sample topics such as simple robotics, coding, and computer assisted design (CAD) in their Tech Ed classes.

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The second Career Pathway intended to launch in the fall of 2017 is under development. A community conversation was held in August, bringing together members of the business community and other stakeholders to determine the needs and resources available within the community, and to explore potential pathways in alignment with the community and those resources. This conversation, along with survey results and feedback compiled during the long range planning process, will help school administration and the Board of Education decide on the focus

FOR MORE INFORMATION on the Milford Public Schools Computer Science Career Pathway, talk

for the second pathway.

with your child’s guidance counselor or visit www.milforded.org and click on the Curriculum tab. —Susan Glennon

For more information on coding or computer science in general, visit www.code.org.

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In Search of Time Capsules L

ike squirrels burying nuts, human beings seem to have a fondness for putting memorabilia into a sealed capsule and storing it away for a future generation to find. We also enjoy opening such a capsule when it is found. At times, the biggest challenge with unearthing time capsules is knowing where to find them.

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historical perspective

has recognized this as the very first instance of recreational camping in the United States.) I thoroughly walked the

My first experience looking for a time

area, looking to find a marker, but I found

capsule was several years ago while

nothing. There is, however, a plaque in

investigating a claim that a capsule

the Community Development Office in the

was buried at Gulf Beach in the area

Parsons Building which commemorates the

towards Welches Point. This capsule was

event.

to commemorate the day in 1861 when

There is also a persistent story that a

Frederick Gunn brought the student body

copper box with memorabilia was placed

from the Gunnery School in Washington,

in the Revolutionary War monument

Connecticut to Milford where they camped

in Milford Cemetery. The monument, a

out for several days at Welches Point, now

brownstone obelisk, was erected in 1852.

known as Point Lookout. (Interestingly

Several years ago, under the supervision

enough, the American Camping Association

of cemetery superintendent Ray Scholl, a small hole was bored into the place where it was believed such an object could be, and a small probe with a TV camera was inserted. Nothing was found. There are stories that capsules are buried at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and also at Lauralton Hall. Neither institution has verified any knowledge of such an object existing. Lauralton Hall does, however, have a custom of having incoming freshmen write a letter to themselves. These are stored away in a time capsule and opened four years later, during their senior year, and shared with each other.

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Several local elementary schools share

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time capsule lore, Mathewson in particular. In that case, some claim that a capsule had been found and dug up and then a new one

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thought it was near the flagpole, others

of digging up the whole area and using a

theory. A check with one former principal

thought it at the cornerstone of the building,

metal detector will ever locate the capsule.

of the school turned up nothing to offer on

while a third group believe it to have been

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historical perspective the street.) There is a different story in the case of Joseph A. Foran High School. In 2012, during a construction project, workmen accidentally uncovered a time capsule buried at the school’s cornerstone. It had been buried for 39 years and was supposed to be opened in 2073, on the 100th anniversary of the ANNA DOWNS

school’s dedication. It included a letter from then superintendent of schools Robert O. Blake, who wrote, “Possibly when

properly marking and documenting time

this cornerstone is opened,

capsules. DeForest Smith reports that

education, I’m thinking, will

his family buried a capsule on the Smith

have changed so much that

property at the end of the Green in 1986

what we think of in 1973 as

to mark the 100th anniversary of the

being modern and representing

founding of George J. Smith and Sons. It is

the best in educational

to be opened on a date that has yet to be

planning may be looked

determined. Records of this time capsule

upon as obsolete, if education

were filed with then Milford City Clerk,

continues to progress in a

Alan Jepson.

positive manner.” There were other letters

50th anniversary of the end of the Second

containing predictions for

World War, a capsule was buried at the

the future, photographs,

World War II monument on the Green. It

and brochures. In particular,

is to be opened in 2045, 50 years after it

there was a letter from

was buried. It is at the northeast end of the

Joseph A. Foran, expressing

stone, beneath the bronze plaque that bears

honor at having the building

the names of the monument committee.

named for him. “Many people

It contains newspaper articles and

did the work, and I get the

commemorative notes written by veterans

credit,” he wrote. The contents

of the war. A complete documentation of the

of the time capsule are on

capsule and its contents can be found in the

display in the school’s main

Milford City Clerk’s office.

office during school hours. Thankfully we appear to have learned our lesson in

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On August 13, 1995, on the occasion of the

And finally, on October 15, 2014, as part of Milford’s 375th Anniversary celebration, a large time capsule was buried in front

of the Parsons Center, the old Milford High School. It is to be opened at Milford’s 400th anniversary in 2039 and includes more than 400 submissions from over 160 people. (A list of the capsule’s contents can be found in the Milford Public Library.) The place is clearly marked with a piece of Milford Marble, a green serpentine stone taken from the former quarry where the Milford Crossing Shopping Center now sits. ANNA DOWNS

Ironically, we have to remember that we forget—that our memories begin to fade after 25 years or more. We can’t depend on a long-forgotten capsule being accidentally unearthed; it’s far better to document the

If readers have any further specific information on any of these time capsules, or know of any

contents and, even better, to mark the spot.

that have not been mentioned, please email suzanne@milfordliving.com. We will pass the

—Richard N. Platt, Jr.

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