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events VO LU M E 10 • Q UA RT E R 1 • 2021
DELIVERING TOWN NEWS TO E V E RYO N E I N TOW N
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The First Selectman’s Corner
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, even though it Selectmen will have its budget
might have looked and felt different this year. We unfortunately workshop meetings toward the
had to forego many of our traditional seasonal activities, but we end of January where it will
were able to hold a Virtual Tree Lighting Event to mark the holi- hear budget presentations from
days. With continued vigilance and a vaccine, we are hopeful that the various departments. The
next holiday season will look more normal. Board of Education and Board
of Selectmen will then make
I want to thank the community for adhering to the covid guide- formal budget presentations
lines, which has helped keep our town positivity rates below that to the Board of Finance at its
of our neighbors and the state in general. I also want to thank our February 18th meeting. The Matthew T. Hoey III, First Selectman
Health Director, Sonia Marino and her staff, who along with our Board of Finance’s budget public
fire department personnel, have been doing outstanding work hearing is scheduled for March 2nd with workshops to follow on
on contact tracing and working with the schools throughout this March 4th and 8th. The public is encouraged to offer input on the
pandemic. budgets being presented.
Special thanks is also needed for the great work done by our Public Works is preparing for the winter season and, as always,
Registrar of Voters, Town Clerk’s Office and our many volunteers we hope for a mild winter. I want to remind everyone to be extra
and poll workers during the November elections. With a record careful when traveling our roads, especially during inclement
turnout and over 6,500 absentee ballots submitted, it was a daunt- weather and to be aware of our winter ordinances related to snow
ing task, but everyone stepped up to make sure the process went removal and parking. Within 24 hours after a snowstorm is over,
as safely and as smoothly as possible. property owners must have their sidewalks cleared. There is an
“Overnight Parking Ban” in effect from December 1st through
We are now quickly moving into budget season where the Board April 1st. No on-street parking is allowed between the hours of
of Selectmen will be working closely with the Board of Finance 1:00 am and 7:00 am or whenever snow removal operations are
to craft a budget for the Town for FY2021-2022. The Board of continued on page 5
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First Selectman... continued from page 3
in progress. The Fire Department also requests that if you
have a fire hydrant in front of your property, to keep it free
and clear of snow in case of emergencies. In addition, please Let us show you how our beautiful designs
do not plow snow into the roads. We need everyone’s coopera-
tion in order to clear the roads quickly and make sure all roads
can transform the feel of your home
and sidewalks are safe for vehicles and pedestrians.
Lastly, I want to congratulate the Guilford High School
sports teams for a very successful fall season. Division
Championships were won by Girls Soccer, Field Hockey,
Volleyball, Girls Swimming and Boys Cross Country. The
Girls Cross Country Team were Division and Conference
Champions as well.
Matthew T. Hoey III,
First Selectman
Assessor’s Office Call for your free consultation
Telephone: 203-453-8010 | FAX: 203-453-8013
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Elderly Tax Relief applications will be taken in the Assessor’s
www.artisantilect.com
Office, between February 1st and May 15th, during the hours
Email: atwd06437@gmail.com
of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you are
203.458.TILE [8453]
unable to come in, an agent of your choice may file on your
behalf. Please bring all proofs of income for both spouses (for
the year 2020,) including (but not limited to) your Federal
Income Tax Return (if you file or will file,) your Social Security
(SSA-1099 Form) annual statements, statements of pension,
interest or dividends, etc. All information must be in English
and U.S. dollars.
The basic requirements for all of the following Elderly Tax
Relief Programs are as follows:
1. The homeowner must have owned the property as of
October 1, 2020.
2. The homeowner must be at least 65 years of age as of
December 31, 2020 or was receiving 100% disability
benefits (MUST PROVIDE AWARD LETTER) from
Social Security as of that date;
3. The homeowner must have lived in Connecticut for at
least one year;
4. The homeowner must not be receiving tax relief from
any other town or state;
5. The homeowner must occupy the property as their
principal residence.
HOMEOWNERS PROGRAM, A.K.A. CIRCUIT BREAKER
(STATE PROGRAM)
Under this program, the State of Connecticut pays a portion
of your tax bill ranging from $150 to $1,250. There is no
requirement to re-pay the State.
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Assessor... continued from page 5
The homeowner must have had income (including Social 2. The homeowner must not owe any taxes (including
Security), of not more than $37,600 for a single individual motor vehicles);
or $45,800 for a married couple. 3. The homeowner cannot be on both the Town’s Tax
Deferral and this program; and
TAX DEFERRAL, A.K.A. GSTRP 4. The homeowner’s income is based upon residency
(TOWN PROGRAM) (as follows):
This program allows you to “defer” up to 75% of your taxes
(depending upon income) until either the property is trans- Years of Residency Single Married
ferred or at the time of your death (at which time the taxes 1 to 4 years $29,600 $36,000
must be re-paid with interest.) The deferred taxes constitute a 5 to 8 Years $44,500 $54,000
lien on your property. 9 to 20 Years $62,500 $75,000
21+ Years $79,000 $95,000
The homeowner must have had income (including social
security) of not more than $39,600 for a single individual or 2019 SUPPLEMENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE TAX BILLS
$47,800 for a married couple. were mailed in December. If between October 2nd and
August 31st you sold, totaled, donated or junked your vehicle
ELDERLY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM, A.K.A. ETRP and did not transfer the license plate to a new vehicle or if
(TOWN PROGRAM) you registered your car out of state, then you may, with the
Under this program, the Town attempts to “freeze” your taxes submission of acceptable proof, be eligible for a tax reduction
subject to budgetary restrictions and the requirements of the for that motor vehicle tax bill.
enabling ordinance.
1. The homeowner, if eligible, must be on the State Program For more information, please visit www.ci.guilford.ct.us.
known as Circuit Breaker (see previous page); Jennifer Bernardo, Assessor
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Registrar of Voters
WILL YOU BE GETTING A LETTER? longer reside in Guilford will also receive in Guilford, we will start the process of
The Registrars of Voters will be conducting Canvass Letters. putting you in “inactive” status.
their annual Canvass during the month of
February, 2021. Those names who have not voted in the DO NOT RISK YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
last four years will be getting a letter, just to If you have any questions please contact
All voters with an active forwarding address make sure you still live in Guilford! us at: 203-453-8028 or registrar@ci.guilford.
order on file with the US Postal Service will ct.us.
be targeted to receive Canvass Letters from Please return these letters to us (using the
our office. Additionally, voters for whom enclosed prepaid return address envelope.) Lisa Kops & Gloria Nemczuk
we have received information that they no If you do not indicate that you still remain Registrar of Voters
Building Department Please follow the instructions on each application indicating the
number of paper copies required. Applications and all relevant
APPLICATION CHANGES supporting documents and fees can be mailed to the Building Dept.
Due to the COVID-19 preventive measures implemented by the at 50 Boston Street, Guilford, CT 06437 or placed in the drop box
Town of Guilford, which includes reducing public exposure, the at the same address. Please understand that we cannot accept or
Building Department application process has changed until further process an incomplete Building Permit Applications.
notice. New application submission hours are 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Monday through Friday. The Town requires these documents at the Time of Application:
Valid State License Liability Insurance
Application forms can be downloaded at: http://www.ci.guilford. Also if Applicable:
ct.us/building-and-landuse-permits/. Building Plans Septic System As-Built
Plot Plan or A2 Survey Well Location
Authorization to act as agent: http://www.ci.guilford.ct.us/
wp-content/uploads/Building-Authorization-to-Act-as-Agent.pdf. Kimberly Norman-Rosedam, Building Official
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Economic Development Do you have business news to share? - Contact the EDC office at:
Guilford continues to offer the beauty, charm and economic 203-453-8071 or Cotes@ci.guilford.ct.us and let us know.
stability that is attractive to businesses and residents alike. Some
of our recent activity includes new business Spavia at Guilford The Economic Development Commission has been hard at work on
Commons, Evolve Nutrition located at 116 Whitfield Street a ‘Welcome to Guilford’ signs project and plans to be able to install
and CMI Power and Landscape Supply which moved in with them in the spring. We’ve partnered with the Guilford Preservation
Anthony’s Restaurant on Bost Post Road. New businesses Mooyah Alliance and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and have final-
Burger and Ivy Rehab HSS Physical Therapy Center of Excellence ized the sign design and logistics for installation. The new signs will
also moved into Guilford Commons. direct travelers when exiting I95 to our historic districts, the town
green, our information kiosk and to our harbor.
COMING SOON - Be on the lookout for Mike & Dave’s Antique
Shop coming to 588 Boston Post Rd and a new Pre-School coming ONE FINAL NOTE - Guilford’s small businesses are the backbone
to Play Café at 439 Boston Post Road. of our community, providing goods and services, paying taxes to
support our fire and police, contributing to fundraising groups
DID YOU KNOW? - Guilford businesses were featured in an and most importantly providing jobs for our residents. They need
American Express Commercial. The commercial was partially support from all of us more now than ever. Please BUY LOCAL.
filmed in Guilford in October and features Breakwater Books and Our businesses have worked hard to make sure they have an online
Lis A Lis Salon. If you haven’t yet seen it, the commercial can be presence, if you are not able to visit them in person, please consider
found on the American Express YouTube channel. supporting them in other ways - online or via the telephone. Follow
economic development news on our new Facebook page: www.face-
Guilford-based business Hyperfine recently won the American book.com/guilfordedc. Happy New Year! I wish you a very happy
College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) 2020 incubatED Medical and healthy 2021.
Device Innovation Challenge. Winners were selected by popular
vote from ACEP attendees during the 2020 meeting and recognized Sheri Cote,
the company’s Swoop Portable MR Imaging System as an innova- Economic Development Coordinator
tion that will shape the future of emergency medicine. cotes@ci.guilford.ct.us | 203 453-8071
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GUILFORD TOWN HALL DIRECTORY
www.ci.guilford.ct.us
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE / TITLE / ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL
ASSESSOR Jennifer Bernardo, Assessor, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8010 bernardoj@ci.guilford.ct.us
BUILDING Kimberly Norman-Rosedam, Building Official, Town Hall South - 50 Boston Street 453-8029 normank@ci.guilford.ct.us
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT Sheri Cote, Economic Development Coordinator, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8071 cotes@ci.guilford.ct.us
ENGINEERING Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer, Town Hall South - 50 Boston Street 453-8029 plaziakj@ci.guilford.ct.us
ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING Kevin Magee, Environmental Planner, Town Hall South - 50 Boston Street 453-8146 mageek@ci.guilford.ct,us
FINANCE Maryjane Malavasi, Finance Director, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8027 malavasim@ci.guilford.ct.us
FIRE Charles Herrschaft, Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, Fire Headquarters - 390 Church Street 453-8056 gfd10@guilfordfire.com
GUILFORD LAKES
GOLF COURSE Ted Tighe, Golf Course Superintendent, 200 North Madison Road 453-8217 guilford_lakes@hotmail.com
HEALTH Sonia Marino, Director of Health, Town Hall South - 50 Boston Street 453-8118 marinos@ci.guilford.ct.us
HOUSING AUTHORITY Guilford Court - 32 Guilford Court 453-4760
Boston Terrace - 41 Boston Terrace 453-4760
Sachem Hollow - 310 State Street 453-4760
HUMAN
RESOURCES Mitch Goldblatt, Director of Human Resources, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8075 goldblattm@ci.guilford.ct.us
LEGAL/PURCHASING Peter Barrett, Town Counsel/Purchasing, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8015 barrettp@ci.guilford.ct.us
LIBRARY Rob McCoole, Library Director, Guilford Free Library - 67 Park Street 453-8282 rmccoole@guilfordfreelibrary.org
MARINA Rod McLennan, Dockmaster 453-8092 townmarina@att.net
PARKS &
RECREATION Rick Maynard, Park & Rec Director, Community Center - 32 Church Street 453-8068 maynardr@ci.guilford.ct.us
PLANNING
& ZONING George Kral, Town Planner, Town Hall South- 50 Boston Street 453-8039 kralg@ci.guilford.ct.us
Erin Mannix, Zoning Enforcement Officer - Wetlands 453-8039 mannixe@ci.guilford.ct.us
POLICE Warren Hyatt, Police Chief, Police Headquarters - 400 Church Street 453-8244 hyattw@ci.guilford.ct.us
Animal Shelter 453-8083
Routine Calls 453-8061
PUBLIC WORKS Tom Fillion, Public Works Director, Public Works Garage - 47 Driveway 453-8081 filliont@ci.guilford.ct.us
REGISTRAR
OF VOTERS (D) Lisa Kops, Registrar, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8028 registrar@ci.guilford.ct.us
(R) Gloria Nemczuk, Registrar, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8028 registrar@ci.guilford.ct.us
SELECTMAN’S
OFFICE Matthew T. Hoey III, First Selectman, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8021 hoeym@ci.guilford.ct.us
SOCIAL SERVICES Tammy DeFrancesco, Social Services Director, 263 Church Street 453-8009 defrancescot@ci.guilford.ct.us
STUMP DUMP 453-8029
TAX COLLECTOR Debi Milano, Tax Collector, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8014 milanod@ci.guilford.ct.us
TOWN CLERK Anna Dwyer, Town Clerk, Town Hall - 31 Park Street 453-8001 dwyera@ci.guilford.ct.us
TOWN PROPERTIES Steve Neydorff, Facilities Engineer, Town Hall South - 50 Boston Street 453-8487 neydorffs@ci.guilford.ct.us
TRANSFER STATION 1900 Boston Post Road 453-8095
YOUTH & FAMILY
SERVICES Lyne Landry, Director, 36 Graves Avenue 453-8047 landryl@ci.guilford.ct.us
10 Guilford Events • Quarter 1 • 2021 www.eventsmagazines.coma month at 11:00 am via Zoom on the following dates: February 4th,
Guilford Free Library March 4th, & April 1st.
Dan Yaccarino Author Talk: The Lana Ferguson Literary Festival is
67 Park St. Guilford, CT 06437 an annual tradition that introduces best-selling and award-winning
phone: 203-453-8282 | fax: 203-453-8288 children’s authors to kids in Guilford and beyond. This year we are
guilfordfreelibrary.org hosting our talks virtually throughout the year.
Children’s Programs On Thursday, January 14th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm, we invited you to
JANUARY - MARCH meet Dan Yaccarino. Dan Yaccarino has written and illustrated over
The Guilford Free Library will be offering virtual programs for a dozen best-selling picture books and graphic novels, including
children and families. Our calendar will constantly be evolving, so Unlovable, Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza: Delivery of Doom, Trashy
please visit our website at: www.guilfordfreelibrary.org to keep up Town, and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau. All these
to date on new offerings being scheduled after this publication is books were available for sale and were autographed/personalized
printed. All programs are held online via Zoom and registration and picked up at the library after the event. He has also illustrated
is required on our website to receive a program’s zoom link. many books for other famous authors, including Margaret Wise
Brown, Jack Prelutsky, and Kevin Henkes. Dan also animated and
SUNSHINE STORYTIME designed characters for TV, including Oswald, Willa’s Wild Life, and
Stories and songs in the sunshine on the library lawn, weather The Backyardigans. Dan talked about his life as an author/illustrator
permitting. Listen to stories and dance to great children’s music and answered questions. All welcomed him warmly.
in this brand-new program for children - Storytime with Mimi.
Songs, stories, felt boards, and fun with volunteer storytime reader Teen Programs
Mimi! You’ll love her songs on flute and guitar, her hand-embroi- JANUARY - MARCH
dered felt board stories, and her energetic picture book readings. Guilford Teen IRIS Club
7th graders and up, Every third Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm.
Open to all ages. Register for each date separately. One Thursday continued on page 12
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Interested in local activism? We’re a new club, run by GHS students Adult Programs
and open to all GHS and Adams students. Our mission is to help JANUARY - MARCH
refugees and immigrants by holding events to help Integrated Virtual Programs - All programs held on Zoom; Registration is
Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), a non-profit organiza- required. Register for all programs at guilfordfreelibrary.org.
tion in New Haven. We try to focus less on meetings and more
on getting involved, so this club is not a huge time commitment! ONGOING PROGRAMS
This club meets virtually via Zoom. Registration required. Book Buzz
Join us for a fun and informal virtual conversation about new
COMMUNITY FEMINIST ALLIANCE books at the library. Librarians will give you the inside scoop
6th graders and up, every Tuesday at 4:45 pm. Join this community about which books are flying off the shelves as well as hot new
feminist alliance that strives to create a safe place to foster produc- titles scheduled for release. Book Buzz is held the second Tuesday
tive discussion on feminist issues including body positivity, women of each month at 11:00 am (January 12, February 9 & March 9.)
in politics, and women’s health. The club is led by local Guilford Registration is required to receive the zoom link.
High School students. This club meets virtually via Zoom. To
register and for more information, please contact Yanli Muhs at: VIRTUAL TALKS ON BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE
Yanli.muhs@gmail.com. January 20 Games, Drugs, and Rock & Roll: Artificial
Intelligence in Everyday Life with Yale Science
HARRY POTTER BOOK CLUB FOR TWEENS & TEENS Communication, 7:00 pm
5th graders and up, Friday, January 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. How January 25 Reel Deal Film Discussion Group: Eat, drink,
many times have you read the Harry Potter series? Whether it’s and be merry-watching two movies where food
your first time or your 394th, join us for a stress-free book club that is an integral part, 6:30 pm
will take you through the entire series! We will meet monthly via January 28 Pollinators and Honey with Catherine Wolko,
Zoom to discuss each book after we’ve finished it. If you’ve read it 7:00 pm
before but can’t re-read it right now, you are still welcome to join us! February 10 Two-Part Art Slide Series featuring art historian
We will be discussing the sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half- and curator Joy M. Pepe, 2:00 pm
Blood Prince. Registration required. February 22 Reel Deal Film Discussion Group: Movies
made by directors of color, 6:30 pm
PRACTICE ACT EXAM February 24 Art Slide Lecture Series featuring art historian
High school students, Saturday, January 23 from 9:00 am to and curator Joy M. Pepe, 2:00 pm
1:00 pm.Revolution Prep will host a free virtual practice ACT March 4 Yale Dean Mark Schenker discusses “News of
exam. Registration required. the World” by Paulette Giles, 7:00 pm
March 10 Taking the Good from the Bad: Transforming
HARRY POTTER BOOK CLUB FOR TWEENS & TEENS Afflictions into Treatments with Yale Science
5th graders and up, Friday, February 19 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. How Communication, 7:00 pm
many times have you read the Harry Potter series? Whether it’s March 11 Guilford Poets Guild Second Thursday Poetry
your first time or your 394th, join us for a stress-free book club that Series, 7:00 pm
will take you through the entire series! We will meet monthly via March 29 Reel Deal Film Discussion Group: 6:30 pm
Zoom to discuss each book after we’ve finished it. If you’ve read it
before but can’t re-read it right now, you are still welcome to join us! TECHNOLOGY
We will be discussing the fifth book, Harry Potter and the Deathly “Book a Librarian”- Technology and research assistance is
Hallows. Registration required. available by appointment for Guilford residents only. Check out:
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knowledgeable, multilingual staff and get information, referrals or seek help in a crisis.
2-1-1 operates 24 hours-a-day, every day of the year. TDD access is available.
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FULL COURSE we continue to move ahead in ways that we are able. We have
recently reached about 1900 shopping trips since March for
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8 Hours Behind the Wheel Training ies. We are thankful to the volunteers who take the orders that
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14 Guilford Events • Quarter 1 • 2021 www.eventsmagazines.comGuilford Preservation Let our family take care of yours.
Alliance Our services include:
Part of the GPA’s mission is to preserve the historic memory • Eye exams • Eye glasses • Contact lens fittings
of our Guilford community. During the past year our com- • Adjustments • Repairs • On site lens finishing and
munity (and world) has endured the COVID-19 virus
much more • Most insurances accepted
with many lives lost. This is not the first time we have had
this experience. Here below is an account, taken from The The staff at the Guilford Optical Shoppe
Shoreline Times in 1918, of the Spanish Flu for your read- guarantees friendly and professional service
ing interest… on every visit. Competitively priced products
and services combined with our passion for
GUILFORD & THE SPANISH FLU OF 1918 taking care of our patients’ vision make us
In the spring of 1918, a deadly strain of influenza began, a trusted name in the community for
but at that time, most of the world was involved in WWI, expert optical care.
and wartime censors suppressed the news to avoid affecting
morale. As the pandemic reached epic proportions in the
fall of 1918, it became commonly known as the “Spanish
Flu.” Many assumed this was because the sickness had origi-
nated there, since Spain, a neutral country, was free to
report on it.
Jon P. Cartier
The Shore Line Times began reporting in October, stating Owner
“For several weeks this paper held itself under restraint in Family-owned and operated since 1975.
mentioning the epidemic of influenza that is scourging the 115 State Street, Guilford, CT 06437
land as it relates to the attack on Guilford on the theory that ph 203.453.6776 fx 203.453.9887 guilfordoptical@gmail.com
there is and has been too much sensational agitation for the
benefit of nervous and susceptible mortals at the same time
admitting the seriousness of the actual condition. But the
paper’s conscientious reticence cannot conceal the fact that
Guilford, like all other communities, is hit hard, and the
two doctors who have stood the strain have almost gone WMRD
the limit of endurance.” 1150 - AM
Middletown - Hartford
Doctors lacked knowledge of the disease and recommend-
ed that “If you are sick, go to bed and stay there until you
feel less worse.” In the beginning, 17-19 cases a day were
reported when the epidemic was at its height, but by the
end of October, that number decreased to 4-7 per day. Of
the several hundred cases in Guilford at that time, many WLIS
patients were seriously afflicted, some of them very sick 1420 - AM
with pneumonia, the complication of influenza. A number Old Saybrook - New London
of deaths had occurred, but not a large percentage of the
total of cases.
We are
The disease, similar to the malady which struck this state The Best of the Valley & Shoreline!!
late in 1890 or early in 1891, reduced its victim to an
ill-tempered mass of aches and complaints in a few hours News, Weather, Sports, Traffic, Music, Talk
and then compelled the individual to spend 3 weeks in
and Opinion, from around the Corner
regaining his/her physical and mental poise. Schools were
closed and rumors circulated. and around the World!!
One article ended, “Any one of us, now well, may die of We’ve Got Personality!!!
influenza within a fortnight but we owe it to ourselves and
continued on page 16 www.wliswmrd.net
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to our sorrowing relatives that we are not frightened to death and that we are not
victims to foolish stories which the war has brought us. Let us be sane for a little
while.”
The deaths recorded at the Guilford Town Hall in October 1918 related to
the influenza included:
Anna Pavlik, 2nd wife of Thomas Pavlick, age 56. Died 8 Oct 1918
(influenza, (duration 2 days))
Walter F. Pavlik, son of Thomas Pavlik and his first wife, age 17. Died 8 Oct
1918 (typhoid fever (10 days), influenza (2 days))
Albert G. Stevens, son of William W. Stevens, age 6 mos., 8 days. Died 11 Oct
1918 (epidemic influenza (4 days))
Raymond J. Walston, son of Jonathan E. Walston, age 18. Died 16 Oct 1918
(influenza (10 days))
Charles B. Clore, son of Charles Clore, age 5. Died 16 Oct 1918 (influenza
(8 days))
Notes: 260 cases (17 Oct 1918) 375 cases (24 Oct 1918)
Guilford’s population in 1920 was 2,803
Dr. F. D. Smith, health officer, was afflicted
Rumor: The government was going to seize the stock of canned goods which
every housewife had tucked away in the pantry or cellar.
Sources: https://www.history.com/news/why-was-it-called-the-spanish-flu Shore
Line Times: 10 Oct 1918:1, 17 Oct 1918:4, 24 Oct 1918:1 Guilford Vital Records
Compiled by Tracy Tomaselli
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16 Guilford Events • Quarter 1 • 2021 www.eventsmagazines.comHISTORIC HOMES RESEARCH CARD
The GPA has worked diligently to preserve, and facilitate ways to preserve, the historic
character of our community. One piece of this effort includes the newly created
Historic Homes Research Card. These cards were composed through the efforts of
Tracy Tomaselli and our Town Historian Joel Helander. If you own an older home in
Guilford these cards may be of interest to you!
The purpose of these Historic Homes research cards is to provide education and
guidance to homeownership and stewardship, inform property owners and prospec-
tive buyers that there may be historical information and resources available, as well
as certain restrictions when modifying these homes.
Historic Homes research cards are available at Town Hall South and Town Hall
and can be obtained by contacting the GPA at: https://guilfordpreservation.org/
contact-us/.
Praise for the creation of the Historic Homes Research Card from Jordan Sorensen,
Development and Special Projects Manager, Preservation Connecticut: “This is such
a good idea! I can’t wait to share this with staff. I think you all have a great model for
other local organizations to follow.”
To learn more about the GPA please visit us at: www.guilfordpreservation.org.
At left: The Guilford Preservation Alliance historic
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happening “down on the Farm.” And we as well as an opportunity to learn all
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18 Guilford Events • Quarter 1 • 2021 www.eventsmagazines.comHappy New Year! But, it’s January. Days are short and cold. Nights are long, and colder. Birds have few daylight hours in which to find seeds, fruit, and a few insects to sustain them through the night. Even if you have planned your landscape and garden to provide shelter, water, and food producing plants, supple- mental feeding is still recommended. Most songbirds, during the spring and summer, have a diet that is largely insect based. This food supply is usually abundant, and highly nutritious. With the onset of fall and winter, seeds and fruits become the main source of food for both the migratory and permanent resident birds. During these seasons, backyard feeders can help to sustain bird populations. WHAT TO FEED? Certainly, providing a mix of seeds, fruit, and suet cakes will attract a diversity of species, but there are several key foods that one may want to purchase. In our region, black-oil sun- flower seeds attract the greatest number of species. They are nutritious and high in fat, providing a good energy source. They have a high meat- to- shell ratio, and shells are easily cracked by both small and large birds. continued on page 20 A black-capped chickadee eating at a bird feeder. Guilford Events • Quarter 1 • 2021 www.eventsmagazines.com 19
Happy New Year... continued from page 19
“Nijer” or thistle seed is the preferred seed for finches. Water is as important for birds in winter as it is in summer. Using
Because it is small and somewhat expensive, it is best to two round cake pans will allow you to fill one each day, bringing
provide this seed in a special nijer feeder, rather than in- in the second one to thaw during freezing temperatures.
cluding it in a feeder of mixed seed.
There are many feeder types to accommodate your choice of seed.
Safflower seed is preferred by cardinals and grosbeaks, and is rare- Look for black oil sunflower, a general mixed seed, and a full sup-
ly eaten by squirrels. It can be fed separately, or mixed into your ply of Lyric Seed Mixes. These seed mixes have been preference
sunflower seed to discourage squirrels and starlings from visiting tested, so that there is no waste, and no noxious weed seed. You
your feeder. can choose from specific formulations (ie: cardinals or woodpeck-
ers), or single seed, such as golden safflower. Don't forget to take
Ground feeding birds, such as doves, prefer cracked corn advantage of the full assortment of suet cakes available.
and white millet. Both of these seeds are generally found in
a good quality seed mix, and seed that falls from the feeder While you are enjoying watching the birds from the warmth
is readily eaten. inside your home, take some time to plan your garden to help
attract more birds and pollinators this spring and summer.
Woodpeckers, chickadees, and nuthatches (insect eating birds) Horticulturists can assist with your garden plans, and offer
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feeder counts. CT Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of
Feeders should be placed close enough to trees and shrubs to pro- Ornithology have annual feeder counts to help monitor the popu-
vide cover and shelter for the birds, but far enough away (10’) to lation trends of our avian friends.
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last word…
From Sea to Space – A World of Exploration by Sigrid Kun
17 May 2010 - NASA
Graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy
Astronaut Steve Bowen,
(Electrical Engineering) and MIT (Ocean STS-132 mission specialist,
Engineering), achieving the status of a participates in the mis-
sion's first session of
Navy Captain and serving as the first extravehicular activity
Executive Officer of the Pre - Commis- (EVA) as construction and
maintenance continue
sioning Unit VIRGINIA (SSN 774, on the International
Groton, CT) alone constitute a rewarding Space Station. During the
seven-hour, 25-minute
military career. For Captain Stephen G.
spacewalk, Bowen and
Bowen (left), that was just the beginning. NASA astronaut Garrett
Reisman (out of frame),
mission specialist,
Moving from submarines to space was loosened bolts holding
Bowen’s destiny. NASA opportunities six replacement batteries,
installed a second antenna
popped up here and there during for high-speed Ku-band
Bowen’s Navy career. A colleague once transmissions and add-
ing a spare parts platform
noted that NASA was seeking applica-
to Dextre, a two-armed
tions. Another time, after pulling into port in Groton, Bowen found a Navy-wide extension for the
call to apply posted on his message board. It was a week past the due date. “I really station's robotic arm.
had never thought about it,” says Bowen. But those moments stuck in the back of
his mind. When NASA issued another Navy-wide call for applications in 1998, he
didn’t miss his chance. “One of my dreams as a kid was to become an astronaut
and participate in space exploration,” Bowen notes. “I was incredibly lucky, and
fortunate to be selected.” Bowen, now 56, is the first submarine officer selected as
an astronaut by NASA.
24 Feb. 2011 - Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-
THREE SPACE SHUTTLE MISSIONS 133 mission specialist, is seen on the middeck
of the space shuttle Discovery soon after
He was off to Houston in 2000 followed by two years of training and evaluation reaching Earth orbit on flight day one. Bowen
at Johnson Space Center. In 2008, he was selected for NASA’s fourth space shuttle is still in his launch and entry escape suit.
flight. That was the first of three space shuttle missions for Bowen. STS-126 places that never had fresh water on a continuous basis. In the 1960s
(Endeavour 2008) comprised a 16-day mission during which the living quarters and 1970s, NASA developed communications systems based on cell
of the International Space Station (ISS) were expanded. Bowen performed three switching - the founding technology for our cell phones. “If you don’t
spacewalks (above far right). STS -132 (Atlantis 2010) delivered an Integrated ask the questions in exploration, you won’t have the answers,” he
Cargo Carrier and a Mini Research Module to the ISS. Bowen performed another explains. “The research we are doing - we are all lab rats. When we
three spacewalks (installing a spare antenna and stowage platform and replacing go to space we can make life better here on Earth.”
batteries that store solar energy) (lower right). STS-133 (Discovery’s final mission,
2011) delivered the Permanent Multi-Purpose Module and fourth Express SO, WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN ASTRONAUT…
Logistics Carrier to the ISS. Overall, Bowen has logged over 40 days in space TO HAVE BEEN IN SPACE?
including over 47 hours of spacewalks (7 walks). For Bowen, it is about perspective. “It’s kind of frustrating that it took
me going to space to see just how amazing Earth is,” he observes. “It
For astronauts, 90% of the work is on the ground in support of missions. So being is a sense of awe. Look at nature. Look at what civilization has done
given the opportunity to fly is a “humbling thing” for Bowen. “You do your best in trying to make Earth a whole better place… It is amazing what
to help,” he says. “In a sense it is my job and it is exciting to be a part of.” For the mankind and civilization have accomplished. It is incredible.” It is also
All Photography and Captions Courtesy of NASA
submariner, astronaut work was uncannily familiar. He recalls first entering the a time to be reflective. “To see how far we’ve come - it’s staggering.
ISS. “The first thing I noticed was that it smelled like a submarine… It looks like a And you can [reflect] on a daily basis,” he notes. “Nature - just allow
submarine,” he observed. Submarine and space technology is not just familiar - it yourself to take a look. We can get caught up in the news…we have
is almost exactly the same. to step back and appreciate things every so often.”
EXUBERANCE FOR SPACE EXPLORATION Currently on the Artemis project (to land the first woman and next man
Bowen is passionate about the import of NASA’s work - whether it is supporting on the moon by 2024), Bowen’s joy in his work is clear, whether it is train-
the ISS (manned continuously for 20 years) or otherwise. “There is so much poten- ing, flying, working with cosmonauts, or practicing spacewalks. “Being
tial for what we can do in space. Whether it is the moon or Mars, what we do in a part of this is incredible. It’s the greatest job in the world.” Not bad for a
space matters to life here on Earth,” he says. There are so many examples. Bowen kid who lugged cement buckets for his father’s tiling business. “250 miles
describes the ISS’s unique drinking water system. It was designed so that astronauts about the Earth and orbiting the planet every 90 minutes, what kind of
don’t have to take up as much drinking water. That system is now used on Earth in world do we live in where that is possible…it’s absolutely amazing.”
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