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June 2010 • Volume 10, Issue 128
Happy Father's Day son. He is a nice person to my family no matter if we are a pain in like butt
My step father is the best because of these reasons. He is a nice, he is helpful, sometimes. He always puts smiles on everyone faces when we are upset. One
and he is there for me when I need him. thing that I like about him is that he cheers me on when I play my sports.
One thing that I am thankful for about him is that he is there for me when I I cant ever ask for a better stepfather then him because he always puts one
need him. When my dad died and my aunt died he gave my family a shoulder to big smile on my moms face and that is all I ask for is for my mom to be happy
cry on and to lean on when we needed it. Another thing is he is always there for with one guy and that is him.
me when I need someone to talk to - he always listens to what I have to say to That is why he is a good stepfather. So I hope u have a wonderful fathers
him. day!
The second thing why he is a good stepfather is that he is helpful. He helps Love, Shelby
me in sports. He teaches me how to be a good basketball player, soccer and other Throughout this issue of The People’s Press you will find Father’s Day essays by
sports. Another thing that he helps me in was in school like with math, spelling, the 5th grade students of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. They were cho-
and reading and also helped me with my grades. He always told me to keep my sen at random among many that were written. You can read all of the essays at
head up when I needed help and to always try my best in school. www.peoplespressnews.com. To all of the children who wrote - all we can say is
The last thing why he is a good stepfather is that he is a nice and caring per- YOU ALL did a wonderful job writing and sharing your feelings.
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Meriden YMCA
Mountain Mist
Day Camp
Where There's Magic in the Mist!
Special Interest
approx. 8:1. Participants will receive a T-shirt and merit award.
When: Monday - Friday July 12th - 16th 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: Doolittle Park Fee: $105
Programs
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff (a nationally recognized sports program provider)
4816.330 SKYHAWKS GOLF o FOR AGES 5-8YRS
Builds the confidence of new players while teaching proper technique and etiquette. Skyhawks utilizes the
2004.310 PLAY WELL LEGO CAMP SNAG Coaching System and equipment (clubs and balls) to maintain safety and encourage beginning
PRE - ENGINEERING AGES 5 - 6 golfers. Young golfers will experience success by using a plastic golf club with an over-sized ceramic head.
In this fun and age appropriate environment, we will use LEGO In our golf programs we build confidence while teaching proper technique and etiquette. The participant-to-
to create, play, and learn. Build a city, town or star base with coach ratio is approximately 8:1.
houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers and more. Please do not bring own clubs. Skyhawks Golf participants must bring: T-shirt/shorts/sweats/socks (i.e.,
Build motorized cars, trains, buses and trucks; race them, crash appropriate clothing) Two Snacks & Water Bottle, Sunscreen. Participants will receive a T-shirt and a merit
them, repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO award.
building systems while learning useful construction techniques. When: Monday - Friday August 2nd - 6th 9:00am - 12:00pm
When: August 9th - 13th 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: Fee: $105 Instructor: Skyhawks (a nationally recognized sports program provider)
Exit 7 Location: Pragemann Park
Instructor: PLAY WELL Camp Staff Fee: $130 4816.340 SKYHAWKS MULTI-SPORT CAMP o AGES 7-11YRS
2004.320 PLAY WELL ENGINEERING Multi-Sport programs are structured through the Skyhawks progression. These programs are designed for the
FUN-DAMENTALS AGES 7 - 9 all-around player interested in sports and teach fundamentals of several sports in an enriching and enjoyable
Using LEGO we'll explore concepts in physics, mechanical atmosphere. Participants to coach ratio is approx. 12:1
engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while play- Participants should bring bagged lunch and sports drink or water, sunscreen. Participants will receive a T-
ing with your favorite creations. Learn how to design and build shirt and a merit award.
motorized machines, catapults, demolition derby cars, truss When: Monday - Thursday August 16th - 20th (Friday August 14th rain make up) 9:00am - 1:00pm
and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Each Location: Pragemann Park Fee: $105 Instructor: Skyhawks Staff (a nationally recognized sports program
session will include directed projects with instruction, perfor- provider)
mance oriented projects with guidance from our staff. Free 4245.300 CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER CAMP
building time will be available to construct that "really great Join us for some great soccer fun! The mini soccer program for ages 3-5 is focused on fun soccer activities,
project" with HUGE quantities of LEGO. These are fun, chal- basic technical practices and small sided games. The half day and full day program for ages 6-9 and 10-16
lenging, hands on and minds on camps suitable for LEGO places the emphasis upon individual skill development, mastery of the core techniques and fundamental tac-
novices to "maniacs". tical awareness. All sessions include ball and t-shirt and are held at Pragmann Park
When: August 9th - 13th 1:00pm - 4:00pm 4245.301 Mini soccer 3-5yr 9-10:30am Fee: $83 July 19-23
Location: Exit 7 4245.302 Mini soccer 3-5yr 10:40-12:10pm Fee: $83 July 19-23
Instructor: PLAY WELL Camp Staff Fee: $130 4245.303 Half day 6-16yr 9am-12pm Fee: $114 July 19-23
4245.304 Half day 6-16yr 12:30pm-3:30pm Fee: $114 July 19-23
BUS TRIPS 4245.305 Full day 8-16yr 9:00 - 3:30pm Fee: $165 July 19-23
Instructor: Challenger Soccer Staff
4400.300 DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP o FOR AGES 7-12YRS
LOBSTER TALES……PLYMOUTH, MA Proper fielding, throwing, hitting, base running and pitching fundamentals will be taught by our professional
When: Saturday July 17th Bus Departs: 6:45am staff. Participants are required to bring a bag lunch, bottled water and sunscreen.
Bus Returns: 6:30pm Fee: $79 When: Monday - Thursday July 26th - July 29th 9:00am - 12:30pm (Fri., July 30th Rain Make Up) Fee:
This morning enjoy a "hands-on" lobstering experience on an $105
hour long cruise excursion to haul lobster traps….learn lobster Location: Pragman Park
history, biology and the daily life of a New England fisherman. Instructor: Diamond Kings Baseball Academy 54 Dolphin Rd. Bristol, CT
Our cruise will take us through the protected waters of Plymouth 4168.300 HOOP HOUSE BASKETBALL CAMP o FOR BOYS & GIRLS 7-15YRS
Harbor and we will have a chance to view the Mayflower II "Play basketball, have fun" is our motto as fundamentals are taught daily by Mike Papale, Joe Gaetano and
from the water. After the tour lunch will be at the popular Greg Morrone. Camp features: daily contests, drills & stations, team trophies and a camp T-shirt. Campers
Weathervane Seafood Restaurant located directly on Plymouth's will be divided into age and skill level groups. Camp held at the Rec Dept.'s Hoop House Gym. Each
waterfront. Menu: choice of Classic Lobster Roll with mayo camper should bring a lunch daily. For more info stop by the office and pick up a camp brochure. Session 3
and celery, Fried Shrimp and Haddock, Broiled Salmon, or Girls Only.
Grilled Chicken Breasts with potato and cole slaw, unlimited 4168.301 Session 1 June 28th - July 2nd
soda, coffee and ice cream. Free time will be available for 4168.302 Session 2 August 2nd - August 6th
shopping on Water St. 4168.304 Session 3 August 9th - August 13th
Fee: $160 per camper Staff: Mike Papale, Director Weber Basketball League and Joe Gaetano, Sheehan
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays
Boys Varsity Coach and 2010 Class M State Champions
When: Tuesday August 3rd 7:05pm Game Time (*Time is sub-
4198.330 CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENTAL YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP
ject to change due to MLB scheduling*)
This camp introduces young athletes to the very exciting game of competitive volleyball. It stresses individ-
Bus Departs: Parks and Rec. Dept. 3:00pm Bus Returns: ETA
ual instruction with an emphasis on technique and team concepts. Enrollment is limited to insure proper
12:00am
attention to each camper and to make the best use of the space. Lessons will focus on court movement and
Fee: $98 (Seats in section 431 and 432)
understanding, setting, serving, serve receive, individual and team defense, blocking and attacking.
Come join us as we voyage down to the new Yankee Stadium to
This camp is recommended for players entering high school or Middle School. Enrollment is limited to 30
see the Yankees take on AL East divisional rival Toronto Blue
players.
Jays. This is your opportunity to see the new stadium and the
When: August 16th - 19th Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 2:00pm Fee: $70 Instructor: Camp Director Dave
2009 World Series Champions.
Jockle, Former Head Coach Bunnell High School Volleyball 2001, 2004, 2005 C.I.A.C. State Champions
9161.300 WE'RE OFF TO THE RACES! SARATOGA, NY and Connecticut Post Coach of the Year 2001, 2004, 2005
When: Saturday August 14th Location: Rec Dept. Gym
Bus Departs: Recreation Department at 8:30am Returns 4198.300 CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENTAL - ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL CAMP
10:00pm Fee $61 (admission and reserved grandstand seating) The Advanced Volleyball Camp strengthens the necessary skills needed to be competitive High School or
We are off to the races. It's race time and the excitement fills the College bound volleyball player. It stresses individual instruction with an emphasis on technique and team
air at the world renowned Saratoga Race Course. Come see concepts. Enrollment is limited to insure proper attention to each camper and to make best use of the space.
where the Champion Man O' War lost his only race. Debuting in Lessons will focus on court movement and understanding, setting, serving, serve receive, individual and
1863, it is the oldest race track in America. Enjoy the best in team defense, blocking and attacking. Minimum one year of high school experience is
horse racing. Lunch will be on your own at the raceway. Choose recommended or trying out for the high school team. Limit of 30 players
from the Turf Terrace, The porch Dining Area, The Club Terrace When: August 16th - 19th Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 11:30am
at the Rail Pavilion and or any of the various concession stands. Fee: $86 Instructor: Camp Director Dave Jockle, Former Head Coach Bunnell, High
Dinner stop at Grandma's Restaurant and Country Store in School Volleyball 2001, 2004, 2005 C.I.A.C. State Champions and
Albany en route home (Dinner Is On Own). Connecticut Post Coach of the Year 2001, 2004, 2005 Location: Rec Dept. Gym
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AVANTI
Free Airplane Ride!
EAA Chapter 27 presents Young Eagles Day
Meriden-Markham Airport
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Restaurant & Lounge 9 am - 3 pm
(Rain Date June 13)
All kids ages 8 thru 17 are eligible
CELEBRATIONS
* RESIDENTIAL * INDUSTRIAL
Scouts of America celebrated their 100th Anniversary with a weekend campout
at Hubbard Park. This was a phenomenal honor for Meriden to host this event
for over 600 scouts. It brought many families to our beautiful Hubbard Park for a
ELECTRICAL SERVICES wonderful weekend. The scouts completed some hands on improvement projects
including marking the trails leading to Castle Craig. Kudos to the scout organiz-
ers for a masterful job of organizing this event!
* New and Existing Construction The Meriden Lions Club held their annual Duck Race and Fishing Derby
under sunny skies. Both the Fishing Derby and Duck Race were well attended
* Service Upgrade Repair providing pleasure for numerous children and families. Another fine accomplish-
ment by our local Lions Club members.
* Phone and TV Wiring The Hubbard Park Bandshell was the place for the city wide School Music
Program featuring the music of Meriden's talented Middle School and High
* Fire Damage Repairs School musicians and singers. Over 1,500 attendees gathered to enjoy the fruits
of Meriden's schools' music programs.
* 45’ Bucket Truck Service Our national award winning elementary school, Thomas Hooker, presented "High School Musical Jr." at Maloney
High School to an enthusiastic crowd. The students did themselves proud with an energetic and entertaining perfor-
* Emergency Service mance.
The annual Kiwanis Peanut Day will be on June 10 throughout Meriden.
“No Job too Big or Too Small” The Meriden Rotary Club will host their Annual Motorcycle Megaride in memory of Dan Hunter on Sunday June
27, 11:30 AM at Hubbard Park. This event will donate proceeds to the Dan M. Hunter Memorial Fund.
The Cole Brothers Circus is coming to town at the downtown Hub on Wednesday and Thursday, June 30 and July
1 for four shows. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free. This circus makes 200 appearances across
26 states and is a wonder for all to see. Bring the family out for a great time!
Westfield Meriden will be having a fantastic fireworks display and a party with live entertainment at the Westfield
Parking Deck on Friday, July 2 at 6 PM. Come out and enjoy a great seat for a BIG fireworks extravaganza!
Enjoy all that Meriden has to offer during the summer.
Mike Rohde
Mayor of Meriden
We would like to thank The more than 16,000 graduates can attest to the quality of Choate's academic program, but that is only one aspect
of the education a student receives. Through interactions with members of the entire Choate community, students
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Two interwoven priorities define the Choate experience: a rigorous academic curriculum and an emphasis on the
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In these ways, students are prepared to seek knowledge for its own sake and to pursue further study at the finest
3rd! ever-changing world. As part of its commitment to character formation, the school offers regular community-wide
reflections on moral and spiritual issues, as well as exposure to various religious traditions.
Choate attracts intellectually gifted and motivated students from diverse backgrounds whose commitment to serious
Wallingford Land Trust Work Party About South Meriden's Hidden Park - VASA PARK
Date: Saturday June 19, 2010 358 MAIN STREET in SOUTH MERIDEN
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm By Robert
Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Saturday. Per a copy of the deed - Edwin Rhodin, on Nov 2nd, 1946 for $1 gave, granted, sold to District
Type: Club Event (Public) Lodge Connecticut, No 1, Vasa Order of America the certain parcel of land with improvements
Location: Meet at the cul-de-sac on Barns Road North (entrance to Spruce Glen property). located in South Meriden, subject to an easement to the CL&P Co to maintain poles and power
The work party will start at 9:00am and last about 3 to 4 hours. We will meet at the cul-de-sac lines across the parcel. The property is as shown on a map entitled "Map of Vasa Park, the proper-
on Barns Road North (entrance to Spruce Glen property), unless another location is indicated on ty of Vasa Order of America, District No 1, So Meriden CT. which is on file in the Meriden Town
the web site. Clerk's office in Meriden, Ct.
For more information contact David Ellis at 203-269-9779. Hope to see you there. Art gave me a copy of what appears to be an outline, dated Nov 10, 1980, to apply for a build-
ing permit to construct the present pavilions (the earlier structure burnt down) and a sewer line to
Meriden Rotary Club Plans the the City sewers in Main Street. It notes the address as 358 Main St., South Meriden with acreage
of 12.45 acres.
Third Annual Motorcycle Megaride. In the "Officer's reports for the 108th District Convention", Sept 26, 2009 the following is an
The 3rd Annual Meriden Rotary Motorcycle Megaride will be held on June 27th at 11:30 am in excerpt from Art's report as Park chairman:
Hubbard Park, Meriden. The Ride this year will benefit the Dan M. Hunter Memorial Fund and "Our park remains a focal point for District One and the six local lodges; a shining light in the
Meriden Rotary Charities. This year the ride will be two continents as our sister Rotary Club in village of South Meriden-Central Connecticut.
Meriden, England is having their Megaride on the same day. You can check them out at The park was established in 1946 with a vision of Vasa unity by the park founders. They
www.megaride.co.uk. cleared the land, built the original structures and began some of the park events that we continue to
The Meriden Motorcycle Megaride was started by Dave Liseo and Dan Hunter in 2008. That same celebrate today. May of us recall the great crowds on Vasa Day thirty and more years ago, the
year, Dan was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident when a motorist pulled in front of him and he children's competitive events and dancing under the lights well into the evening.
was unable to stop, suffering injuries that took his life. Last year the ride raised $50,000 for the Today we celebrate the same events with the same joy and enthusiasm. Perhaps not the same
Hartford Hospital Neurotrauma Unit in Dan's name. Over 450 riders and passengers participated in number of folks as thirty years ago... We miss them! They came from Sweden, established our
last years event. park and events and passed on or perhaps for health reasons cannot continue at the park. However
The Megaride features an hour long ride through Meriden, Berlin, Kensington, New Britain and although we miss them we will continue to honor these founders and the Scandinavian traditions.
Middletown. It starts and ends in Hubbard Park. Pre registration for the event can be through Their vision is our future, joy and prosperity. We have tried to incorporate their love of Nordic
application which can be found on line at www.meridenrotary.org or you can pre register on customs by adding new events during the past year.
Saturday June 19th between 12-5pm at Quality time on Broad Street meriden. The park and all District members seek to encourage and support our Grand Master in the
The Megaride has vendors who sell their wares before and after the event. There is a barbecue vision to involve community and ethnic groups to support interest in Scandinavian study. In this
upon completion of the event and award, raffles and commentary from local representatives. endeavor we have chosen to establish our Scandinavian Arts and Literature room. At this time the
The Dan M. Hunter Memorial Fund supports local charities and organizations that Dan Hunter Park's dedicated area for Arts is small, but we have room for expansion. I see the Park as a new
as a Rotarian, Philanthropist and Business leader championed when he was alive. It also funds light on Swedish study and interest; a draw upon people that can appreciate the endeavors of those
financial assistance to students through scholarship opportunities. who reach beyond the challenge of daily life and search out the Scandinavian heart and soul."
The Megaride has emerged as one of Meriden Rotary's Largest Fund Raising events and it is
through the generosity of the participants that this exciting event can touch the lives of so many. The submission deadline for our July "Summer Fun" issue of THE PEOPLES PRESS is
We look forward to those who have supported us in the past and wait in anticipation to make June 28th. Email your stories, news and events to andy@peoplespressnews.com. Email your
new friends this year. photos and celebrations to celebrations@peoplespressnews.com. If we can help in any way
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LEARN HOW TO SWIM IN YOUR OWN HOME! Wallingford Public Health Services
The Wallingford Family YMCA Aquatics Staff will come to you this summer. Eloise Hazelwood, Director of Health 203-294-2065
All you need is a swimming pool and a little time…..The YMCA will send a Thank you for the opportunity to inform Wallingford residents about some of the Community Health Services offered
swim instructor to your home to teach your children and/or your neighbor's by contract with MidState Medical Center and VNA Health Care, starting in July. The basic purpose of providing
children. Comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Services for Wallingford residents is to assist residents by providing educa-
This package will include four classes that are forty five minutes long. tion, information and referral to medical care with the goal of establishing a medical home for comprehensive care. So
Classes can be scheduled once or twice a week. what does that mean and how do we plan to move forward starting this July?
For more information; please contact Lisa Hoover at (203) 269-4497; ext. There are several assistance programs available to residents, based on the income of the family. We understand that
20 or lhoover@wallingfordymca.org the current economy has left many residents in a difficult situation and folks may now need additional help.
The Well Child Clinics are designed to provide vaccine for children aged birth through 18 years (or high school
Recognized for Service! completion) that are un/underinsured. The clinic provides an assessment of height/weight and hemoglobin (to deter-
mine if children have enough iron in their blood and to assess their development); hearing and vision; blood lead
screening; TB skin test; and school and sports entrance physicals. Parents will be required to bring proof of income for
the initial screening and staff will provide required referrals, if eligible for programs such as HUSKY medical insur-
ance. The ultimate goal again is to establish a "medical home" so the child is seen by the same medical provider for
both sick care and well care. The Community Health Center located in Meriden is the area health center for
Wallingford residents, no age restriction. Contact them directly at 203-237-2229.
The MidState Medical "Well Child Clinics" are scheduled for July 22nd and 29th, and will be held in Wallingford at
the Center Street location. Appointments will begin the end of June. Additional information including the direct num-
ber to call to schedule an appointment will be available soon.
Nutritional Services will be provided through the Meriden Health Department, Women Infants and Children (WIC)
program at the same Center Street location in Wallingford as the Well Child Clinic or residents may schedule an
appointment directly at the Meriden Health Department (203-630-4245). WIC is a federal program that provides edu-
cation and healthy foods to eligible participants (income and nutritional need based for pregnant women, mothers up to
one year post pregnancy if breast-feeding, or up to six months if not breast feeding, and children under five years old).
In addition, the State Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is available, no age restriction, to assist in the pur-
chase of food; applications are available at the Wallingford Youth and Social Services (203-294-2175).
*The Well Child and WIC certifications were previously held at the Wallingford VNA.
Community Health Screenings will be conducted periodically throughout the year. The first one is scheduled as a
family health fair and will be held at the Wallingford Library on July 12th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. More information to
come!
Community Mental Health Services are provided by the Wallingford Youth and Social Services Department and
contracted with Rushford Center. The goal is to assist Wallingford residents through education and support groups,
short term counseling and intervention services, contact them at 203-294-2175 for more information.
Childhood Dental Services are available by appointment for financially qualified Wallingford residents age 2-18 yrs
(or completion of high school) and include dental screening, cleaning and sealants by contract with the Wallingford
VNA (203-269-1475). The Community Health Center of Meriden also provides full dental care, including fillings and
extractions, to financially qualified Wallingford residents (203-237-2229).
The Wallingford Health Department wants you to know that your health is important to us!
If you talk to your children, you can help them to keep their lives together. If you talk
PLAY DRUMS!
to them skillfully, you can help them to build future dreams. --Jim Rohn
DRUM LESSONS
Attention Parents I give your
child focus & confidence!
Students are welcome from beginner to advanced by
Jon Peckman, author of the nationally renowned
book “Picture Yourself Drumming.” Lessons are
held conviently in the center of Wallingford.
Call 203.537.4112 or visit
www.myspace.com/jonpeckman
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Snap, Crackle, BOOM! respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them
to the separation."
by Craig Fishbein
The words above you have probably seen someplace before, they are probably of some interest
Growing up, the Fourth of July was always a big deal in my family. It was the one of those obliga-
but, put in the context above, and as you read on with the successive paragraphs, the language
tory holidays that you could count on seeing every relative that you had ever heard mentioned at
becomes spine-tingling. To me, as an adult, Wallingford's Fourth of July Fireworks celebrate the
any other time of the year. We would go to my grandparent's beach house in Branford, relax/play
gumption of our forefathers (and foremothers) in doing what they believed (and knew) to be right.
on the beach during the day, and "Gramma Fish" would make everyone dinner as the afternoon
Our national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner," tells the story of Francis Scott Key who wit-
waned. At the end of the day, most of us would travel back to our homes in Wallingford.
nessed the British bombing of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. While his original poem
Sometimes the Wallingford Fireworks were on that night, and sometimes they were not, but it
was much longer than the truncated version that we have come to know as our anthem, a major
always seems that, for all that I can remember, year after year, we never missed Wallingford's
portion of the lyric says:
Fourth of July Fireworks.
"…And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Our Wallingford is a town that I describe to others as being, "quaint." Even though we have
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
ushered in a Walmart, a Home Depot, a Lowe's, and soon Connecticut's first Sonic, Wallingford
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave…"
still retains a certain amount of New England charm. When you get right down to it, we are a
This is another reason for my enjoying the Wallingford Fourth of July Fireworks. To me, they
small, folksy, family town, and I would have it no other way. We have a community newspaper
symbolize the triumph that Mr. Key must have felt when the smoke cleared and the flag remained.
(the People's Press), a Farmer's Market, a historic and world-class shooting facility, a vibrant
The final reason that I enjoy the Wallingford Fourth of July Fireworks is that they are about
downtown area with many family owned businesses and restaurants, acres and acres of town-
family and community. It is the only Wallingford event that people come from all around (some
owned open space, the lowest electric rates around, and a mayor who's a throwback to a time well
even from other towns) and enjoy together for free. There are no tickets sold…, no admission
before I was born.
required. Many thousands attend on the Sheehan hillside or the Moran fields. People lean against
…and then there's the fireworks.
their cars, and sit on curbs. Many people even sit in the privacy of their own backyards and enjoy
As a youngster, fireworks were (to me) only supposed to be employed to recognize the Fourth of
for free.
July. To me, the Fourth of July was dinner in Branford, and fireworks in Wallingford. Simple.
By now you know that Jason Zandri and I have been successful in raising the money to have the
But, as I have gotten older, I have come to appreciate the Wallingford Fourth of July Fireworks for
Wallingford Fourth of July Fireworks again this year. I hope that, with the above, I have been able
other reasons.
to explain some of my reasoning behind the fundraising effort to save the event. Additionally, in
Someday, take the time to get a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Read it. Then think
my humble opinion, in this economy, it is key that communities and families have something
about the setting in which that vibrant document was written. Then read it again. The frustration
wholesome to enjoy. But, without all of the donations it would never have been possible. So,
and angst will just drip off the page. The Committee of Five saying (in effect), "We're mad as hell,
while people stop me all the time and comment on what a great thing we have done, or express
and we aren't gonna take it anymore." To me, that is what the Fourth of July (better known as
their thanks for our efforts, I just have to turn that around and say THANK YOU to all that donat-
Independence Day) recognizes. Our ancestors breaking away from a situation that was just too
ed. Without your generous donations (which ranged from mere pennies to thousands of dollars) it
intolerable for them to continue to deal with any longer.
would never have been possible. I thank you all once again and ask you to please enjoy the fire-
The Declaration of Independence begins:
works, for whatever personal reason(s) that you may have.
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political
bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the DAD-----POP POP
separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent
by Cathy Short
The name "Pop Pop" came from my beautiful daugh-
ter, Jessica, who is now in Heaven with Pop Pop. Then
my other beautiful daughter, Tanya, started using it. So,
he was never "Grandpa, but always "Pop Pop".
His name was Lewis Reynolds and he was a wonder-
ful father and Pop Pop. He was funny, kind and compas-
sionate. He would actually sit on the living room rug with
6-year old Tanya and play "Wizard of Oz" with all the lit-
tle Oz figurines. Tanya was six years old when Jessica
Any child between 25-72 months of age, ther to all his family. On Father's Day I will be thinking
of him and remembering what a strong man he really was
who has not previously been screened, At the same time he had a marvelous sense of humor.
You can't beat the both of them together.
Call your medical provider to schedule a Club located at 37 Harrison Road in Wallingford. The
phone number is 203-269-6023. Price is $125.00
Call the Wallingford Health Dept at Hole in one chance to win a CAR Longest Drive, Closest
to the Pin and other on course contests
CELEBRATIONS Volunteer Recognition Day on April 21. Both Jennie and Dotty have been long term volunteers here and are very
deserving of this special recognition. We thank you for all you do for the Senior Center and our members!
The 2010 Meriden Senior Citizens' Award Scholarship of $500 was awarded to Steven Kusek, a graduating senior
from Wilcox Technical High School, in a ceremony on Wednesday, June 2 at the Senior Center. Steven will attend
Central Connecticut State University in the fall majoring in Criminal Justice. Since 1989 the Senior Center has award-
ed $11,700 in scholarships to graduating high school students in Meriden!
For a complete listing of all Senior Center classes, activities, trips and meal menus, pick-up a copy of our newsletter
available on the first of each month at the reception desk in the front lobby.
John F. Hogarth - Senior Center Director
The Wallingford Rotary held its 21st Annual Jim Backes Memorial Golf
Tournament Monday, May 24th at The Farms Country Club.
Participants included sportscaster Rich Coppola, and Wallingford Mayor
Dickinson and Meriden Mayor Michael Rohde made an appearance.. All
proceeds generated from this event are credited to the Wallingford
Foundation, the charitable arm of the Rotary, and will be used to benefit the
Wallingford community
Meriden Health Department June News and Events Twilight Tunes 2010
Bicycle Helmets Available at the Meriden Health Department Wednesday evenings on the Wallingford Parade Grounds
Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and fresh air and share time as a family. The Meriden Sponsored by Wallingford Parks & Recreation and Stop and Shop Supermarkets from 7:00-8:30pm.
Health Department wants everyone to be safe - we are selling Bell brand bicycle helmets for $7.50 Wednesday July 7, 2010 - Funk Brokers Band
each. Both adult and child sizes are available, and there are many different styles and colors to The primary objective of Funk Brokers Inc. is to inject the songs you know with bodacious
choose from. The helmets are available for purchase Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. amounts of groove, funk, soul and vibe. Agents of the FBI pledge to protect you from stale, note-
Please call the Clinic office at 203-630-4234 before you stop by to check on availability. Be safe - for-note renditions of tunes you've heard so many times. Our detectives uncover the best tunes then
always wear a helmet when riding a bike, no matter where you are or how short the ride! put a funky spin on them.
West Nile Virus: A Reminder To "Fight the Bite" this Summer Wednesday July 14, 2010 - Disco Inferno Band
Summer has officially arrived, and the Meriden Health Department would like to remind residents The music of KC and The Sunshine Band, The Village People, Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer,
to take protective measures against West Nile virus, an illness caused by the bite of an infected Kool & the Gang and more. The parade grounds will be turned into a Boogie Wonderland.
mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected after feeding on birds that carry the virus. Although anyone Wednesday July 21, 2010 - Late For Dinner Band
can be infected with the virus, people over 50 years of age have the highest risk of serious illness. Late For Dinner is a 5 piece Connecticut based band who have been performing rock, blues and
No one likes getting bitten by bugs, especially mosquito bites. Here are some tips to avoid mos- R&B in the Connecticut area for the past 10 years. Come and see what everyone is talking about.
quito bites: o Minimize time outdoors at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Wednesday August 4, 2010 - Latanya Farrell & The Bookman Styles Band"
o Be sure door and window screens are tight fitting and in good repair. The unmatched vocal talent of 2003 Connecticut Star Search winner Latanya Farrell, great instru-
o Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors during dusk and dawn, or mentation and a ton of charisma. With a focus on soulful rhythms and a highly popular set-list, this
when in mosquito-infested areas such as wetlands or woods. group truly shines every time they are on stage. From smooth vocal favor-ites, to upbeat dance
o Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors. tunes - classic to contemporary.
o Consider using mosquito repellent when it is necessary to be outdoors and always use them Wednesday August 11, 2010 - Benny and the Jets
according to label instructions. The most effective repellents contain DEET or Picaridin. Benny and the Jets is the world's premiere Elton John Tribute band.
o When using DEET, use the lowest concentration effective for the time spent outdoors (for exam- Enjoy the music, entertainment and costumes by Massachusetts performer Greg Ransom.
ple, 6% lasts approximately 2 hours and 20% for 4 hours) and wash treated skin when returning Wednesday August 18, 2010 - The Blue Agaves
indoors. Do not apply under clothing, to wounds or irritated skin, the hands of children, or to The Blue Agaves rock music, ranging from the Beatles to Pat Benetar. You will be greeted with the
infants less than 2 months of age. powerful, yet, soulful vocals. The Blue Agaves appeal to a wide range of audiences and are perfect
One way to prevent mosquito bites is to reduce the amount of the bugs around your home. Here for an August evening.
are some tips: Wednesday August 25, 2010 - The 101 Band
o Dump water-holding containers, such as ceramic pots, used tires, tire swings often, or get rid of Original, contemporary, feel-good music at it finest. Six veteran musicians blend intricate chord
them all together. structures, detailed arrangements and precision vocal harmonies with great lyrics, to deliver memo-
o Drill holes in the bottom of containers, such as those used for recycling. rable, toe-tapping, tune-humming songs. The song styles are full range, from the Beatles, to Steely
o Clean clogged roof gutters. Dan, the Grateful Dead to The Band and Leonard Cohen to the Beach Boys.
o Change water in bird baths on a weekly basis.
o Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, and when not in use, pool covers. Drain any collected June/July Events at the Augusta 2010
water from pool covers on a weekly basis. Thursday, July 1st---The Augusta Curtis Concert Band will be performing a pre-4th of July concert
For more information on West Nile virus call the Meriden Health Department at 203-630-4226 or in the Rosa Ponselle Garden adjacent to the Center at 7pm. Concert is free; bring you lawn chair,
visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov. blanket, and picnic basket to enjoy this wonderful evening of your favorite concert band tunes with
some patriotic flare!!
Carrie Purcell
Energy Medicine Practitioner
- Personal Growth
A Musical Afternoon - Sunday, June 13th, 4pm My mother Pauline Whitehead Bencivengo
Immanuel Lutheran Church and All Saints Episcopal Church/Todos Los Her Eulogy by Deanna Bencivengo
Santos will join together for a joint recital/musical afternoon. Piano music by My mother Pauline Whitehead Bencivengo was born on July 21, 1936 in Paigeton, West
Chopin will be played by Corbin, the Immanuel Music Director. Classical Virginia. She was an authentic Coal Miners Daughter. One of fourteen children my mom
guitar pieces will be performed by Tito, from All Saints. Choral music will knew what family was about. My brothers and I were always intrigued of her stories of
also be performed. Refreshments will be served. growing up in a poor coal mining town. The home she grew up in had no indoor plumbing
A donation of $10 is requested. Proceeds will support the Lutheran World when she was little and they raised their own pigs for meat and had a garden the family was
Hunger Appeal and the Ministry of All Saints Parish. responsible for. There was one road that ran through town (literally one road, I have been
The churches are co-located at 164 Hanover St. Meriden. (parking in Cook there) and everyone in town knew each other. She would tell us about my Aunts and Uncles
Ave. lot) and how much family tradition meant to her. She instilled these values in us from a very
Please join us and bring a Friend. early age.
For more info email us at office@immanuelmeriden.com or call 203-238- My mom stayed home with us when we were young while my Dad worked full time and she would work nights and
1248. weekends to help out. I have fond memories of my mom always being around for us when we were little. I can
remember going to her favorite little diner the BBQ and getting the best bacon cheese burgers in the world!! My moth-
LocalMotion - Local Business! To advertise with Wallingford and Meridens er was an avid sports fan and was very vocal in her support of the teams she rooted for. My brothers obliged an avenue
Community NewsMagazine, The People's Press - Call Andy Reynolds at for her to express herself in this area as they were very athletic growing up. Everyone could hear my mom yelling from
203.235.9333 or email him at andy@peoplespressnews.com. Experience the the stands during football, baseball, basketball and track events. She always said she liked to sit with the kids during
power of positive for the readers and writers you will sponsor as well as the games so she could get as rowdy as she wanted and not worry about what other parents thought. Now for me growing
return on your investment. up this was quite the embarrassment as my mom sat in the stands with my fellow classmates cheering on my brothers
and yelling at the refs and umpires. My brother Mark has said he could definitely hear her from the stands down on the
football field. Looking back I am glad my mom expressed herself so openly and I know that she is forever a part of
Senior Center Garden many of our classmate's high school memories.
As a teenager our relationship was strained and we had our ups and downs. When I was 16 and was involved in a
serious accident my mom was always there to take care of me. I needed help to dress and shower and she was always
there for me without question. Looking back on that time it is when I began to learn what being a mom was all about.
As I got older I grew to appreciate her role and understand why she was as she was. Not to mention that we are more
alike than I wanted to notice or admit.
My parents were able to share so many memories together. They loved to take trips to Atlantic City and loved to drive
to the shore for dinner. They were not just a married couple but genuine friends and enjoyed to do things together and
also shared separate interests.
She was so proud of her children - my Brother Mark's athletic ability my brother Larry's intelligence and would
bend anyone's ear that was willing to listen. I remember when my bother Steven told her that he bet she never thought
she would have one child on living on Easy Street and another going to Yale. At the time Steven lived on Easy Street in
Milford CT and my Larry was attending Yale University. The line became a standard family joke.
My mom spoke her mind openly and freely. I used to say that she was missing the filter that kept most of us from
saying some of the things she would. She spoke her feelings and was not afraid to say what maybe most of us thought.
The Southwest Conservation District Executive Director Roman Mrozinski Like when my brother Mark and Janet announced their engagement and my mother's comment was "Janet you are not
going to wear white to the wedding are you?" Maybe not so funny then but something that we laugh about openly now.
developed and maintains the Agnes B Campos Memorial Bird and Butterfly
As her children grew older and she became a grandma my mother was the best. I lived at home when I had my old-
Garden at the Wallingford Senior Center along with staff and family.
est son Christopher and she and my Dad where a huge part of raising him. A close relationship they have maintained
Wallingford Garden Club members Lillian Weaver, Carole Golitko and
throughout the years. My mom used to push Christopher on the swing for long periods of time and she would call it
Ellie Tessmer often assist with the maintenance program. Recently the
"swing therapy". She told me one day "ya know Christopher tells me everything when I push him on the swing so you
Quinnipiac University held a Big Event with major clean up of the bird and
better be careful". I am so glad that my children and my nieces and nephews will have fond memories of their grand-
butterfly garden. Some students worked cleaning the butterfly garden by
mother. I know that as they grow we will have many occasions to sit and reminisce with them about grandma and share
weeding and raking. Other students along with TKE fraternity brothers
all their memories as my brothers and I have done with my family about my grandparents.
tackled the massive cleanup of knot weed in the area to be the bird garden.
When I was young I loved my mother because she was my mother. As I grew older and grew up I loved my mother
Roman and Gretchen Mrozinski provided lunch for the group. Bill Viola,
for the person that she was. More importantly I like my mother. I realize how much we have in common. I now know
director of the Wallingford Senior Center organized the Quinnipiac why I love the beach, because she loved the beach. I say things most people wouldn't because she said things most
University group. people wouldn't. I have a great sense of humor because she had a great sense of humor. I have a genuine concern for
Thanks to all. Team captain Kendall Keil with Benjamin Segil, Rebecca people because she had a genuine concern for people. And last I know now why I have a box that I keep extra buttons
Turco, Katie Bosse, Megan Kennedy, Brett Angevine, Zachary Wiegand, from clothing in because she had a box she kept extra buttons from clothing in. I found that box on Monday looking
Danielle DeMarco, Marissa Bayerl. And special thanks to the TKE team for her favorite necklace in her room.
who came to help after planting the uptown/downtown baskets and barrels Thank you mom for all that you have done for me, my brothers, our children and my Dad. I love you deeply and I
with Wallingford Center Inc and Wallingford Garden Club. Thanks also to will miss you forever.
Henry McCully of Wallingford Public Works for hauling away 2 massive
piles of debris and leaving wood chip mulch for the garden.
Julie Mantovani had this to say about Pauline:
Photo by Ellie Tessmer of the Quinnipiac University 'Big Event' with My favorite memory of Pauline took place last summer. She had just fallen ill and I suppose she needed and little some-
Roman and Gretchen Mrozinski. thing to smile for. Pauline decided that she wanted to get everyone together for a picnic. The entire Bencivengo family
was there and Pauline was just thrilled to have everyone together. As sick as she was she hung in and enjoyed the party
and laughter. After some time she became tired and needed to go rest in her room. As she rested Larry, Deanna and
Mark began to reminisce about old times and the laughter roared through the house. Within minutes Pauline came walk-
Wallingford Vikings ing down the hall with a smile a mile wide. She sat down and said that she could hear all the good old stories and the
laughing while she was in her room and could no longer resist (as tired as she was) joining in. The whole family sat
around for hours reminiscing and laughing to point where your belly hurts and tears pour from your eyes. Pauline
joined in telling stories and jokes and laughing. I sat back and soaked in the love that was filling that room, and real-
ized; it was all because of her. And the greatest gift or thank you her kids could have given her was right then and there;
it was in the smiles and laughter from their stories of childhood. The childhood that she gave them; and the happiness
that was so very obvious. Her smile that night I will never forget, her laughter I can still hear and the love I will forever
feel.
A Gathering
By Rabbi Baruch Kaplan
It was Sunday, Memorial Day weekend, but I was not standing around a BBQ
and neither were the other 175 Rabbis gathered in Stamford. Our nametags
had the cities where we lived, Midtown Manhattan, Boston, MA, Queens, NY,
and then there were the smaller towns Wallingford, CT, Sudbury, MA,
Warwick, RI. We had joined together for a day of inspiration and ideas.
Although each of our communities are different, our goal is the same. We are
Chabad Shluchim - a Jewish organization dedicated to making Judaism, its
laws, customs and teachings accessible to every Jew regardless of their back-
ground, prior knowledge, or affiliation….
How, though, do we accomplish that? Firstly, we aren't merely a group of
Rabbis but rather families. Our families are proud to become part of the
unique culture that each city or town offers. In our case, the town of
Wallingford with its friendly, unpretentious warmth - is the perfect place to
raise a family. We offer a wide array of family programs where one can
learn while having fun. For example, on Hannukah - rain or snow- communi-
ty members from all backgrounds join to light a large Menorah, taste steaming
latkes and enjoy jelly doughnuts on the Railroad Green . At each of our holi-
day programs there are a variety of activities geared for children and adults
alike, to learn and explore the beauty of Judaism.
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upgraded emergency lighting and response equipment, graphics package
and a trailer at a cost around $3,000
Chief Keith Gordon, his officers and members want to thank everyone
who has helped us make this project a reality. If anyone wants to donate to
the RANGER project they can send their donations to SMVFD PO Box
3030, Meriden, CT 06450
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WALLINGFORD SENIOR CENTER NEWS AND EVENTS A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that
others throw at him or her. ~David Brinkley
SOCIAL SERVICES
IN ORDER TO SERVE YOU BETTER, PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to. ~W.C. Fields
SOCIAL WORKER, EILEEN FLYNN, AT 265 7753. THANK YOU.
Health Reform and Medicare Part D Audubon Society
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law March 23, 2010 makes several changes to Medicare
Part D to reduce your out-of-pocket costs when you reach the coverage gap (donut hole). Included in these changes
are the following:
* Year 2010: If you have expenses in the coverage gap, you will receive a $250 rebate from Medicare. Your Plan D
(Prescription Drug Insurance Company) will notify CMS of beneficiaries who qualify for this rebate. No action needs
to be taken on the part of the beneficiary. The first round of checks will be sent to the beneficiary in June 2010.
* Year 2011: If you reach the coverage gap (donut hole), you will be given a 50% discount on the total cost of brand
name drugs while in the gap. Medicare will phase in additional discounts on the cost of both brand name and generic
drugs.
By 2020, these changes will effectively close the coverage gap (donut hole) and rather than paying 100% of the
costs, your responsibility will be 25% of the costs.
Are You Without Health Insurance?
Governor Rell's Charter Oak Health Plan is available to uninsured Connecticut residents who currently lack access to
affordable healthcare. This insurance is available to individuals who are between the ages of 19 and 64 and have been
without insurance for at least six months. Exceptions to this waiting period could be financial hardship, job loss, etc.
Premiums are based on income and start at $75.00. For additional information, please call Eileen Flynn, Social Worker
at (203) 265-7753. Birdsong Basics at Riverbound Farm Bird Sanctuary
Important Notice Regarding Connpace The Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society, the local chapter of the National
Please be aware that if you do not renew your ConnPACE when it is due, you will not be able to re-enroll until Audubon Society, will sponsor a program ‘Birdsong Basics’ at Riverbound
November 15th. This is due to changes that have been made in the ConnPACE program. New enrollment in the Farm Sanctuary, 1881 Cheshire St in Cheshire on Sunday June 20th 8:30-
ConnPACE Program will be limited to November 15th through December 31st. A few exceptions do apply. You will 10:00 am. Rain Date Sunday June 27.
be able to join ConnPACE 31 days after turning 65 or after becoming eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Come learn the calls and songs of 20 common bird species. This program
State Supplement Insurance (SSI). is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Ask an Attorney To register or for more information call Corrrie at 203-630-9640.
Thursday, June 10, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Other Summer Programs coming up: Sunday July 18th Monarch Madness
Appointments are available to get free legal advice from Attorney Daniel Tully. Please call (203) 265-7753 to schedule 12-2 Friday Aug 13th Nature at Night 8-10:30 pm Sunday Sept 19th Field
an appointment. Biology Day. 8:30-11
Low Vision Support Group
Friday, June 18, 10:15 - 11:15 AM
A trip to the Wallingford Library is planned for this meeting. Bev Devlin will provide a library tour as well as provide
a focus on library material available to assist individuals with low vision. Transportation will be provided. Please call
203 265-7753 to register.
Veterans Services
Tuesday, June 29, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
George Messier, Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Wallingford, will be available to answer questions and assist
with benefit information. An appointment is required. Please call 203-265-7753.
Renters Rebate Program
Must be 65 years of age or over, or have proof of Total Disability when under age 65.
APPLICATION PERIOD: May 15 - September 15
WHERE: Assessor's Office - Town Hall
TELEPHONE: (203) 294-2001
Food Pantries in Wallingford
Need a little help with your food bill? Listed below are the names, addresses, and times you can visit.
oAngel Food Ministries: Get $75.00 worth of food for $30.00. See member interest table at the center, or call 203-
284-8975 for additional information.
Rosa’s
Do You Love To Eat? Cooking Demo Series -
Thursday, June 17, 10:00 AM
Join us for the first of a four-part series on easy and healthy cooking offered by Genesis HealthCare. On June 17,
enjoy a healthy breakfast cooking demo and enjoy some sampling! This fun event promises to be educational, too!
Please sign up to attend.
and now you do too!
Brain Healthy Foods - Stop by and experience the best!
Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 AM
If you give your brain the right nutrients, you will be able to think quicker, have a better memory, be better coordinated
and balanced, and have improved concentration. Learn the three key brain foods to boost your brainpower at this pro-
Planning A Graduation Party?
gram presented by Nancy Gierwielaniec of Arden Courts. Please sign up to attend. Let Rosa’s cater
Credit Health Workshop -
Thursday, June 24, 6:30 PM to your needs by
Mike Savenelli will present a workshop on the basics of credit reporting and scoring. Topics include: how reports are offering you the
developed; the big three credit reporting agencies; what affects consumers' scores; consumers' access to their data; the
process to dispute and correct data; and do's and don'ts in the credit world. Please register to attend. best in taste and
Mind and Medicine -
Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 AM
selection.
Dr. Marianne Murray Urbanski, a local specialist in periodontics and implant dentistry, has spent years studying the Call us
connections between the mind and the body. Her new book, Mind and Medicine: In Harmony for Healing, explores
how our thoughts can affect our body's ability to heal. Dr. Urbanski will discuss her findings with us on June 22, at
TODAY!
10:00 AM. Please sign up to attend. Visit our website at rosasdeli.com
Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School
at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rosa’s Italian Deli, LLC
imported and domestic foods
164 Hanover St. Meriden. party platters • hot and cold subs to go
Kids will have a fun time at our 2-week evening Vacation Bible School. July 6, 7, 8 and 13, 14, 15 (Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday) 6:15 to 8:00 pm. Light supper followed by program - games, singing, bible stories, crafts. Pre- Open Monday-Saturday 830-6 closed Sunday
K through Grade 6 (under age 6, parents must stay) Tel: 265-1487 • 57 North Colony Street,
To sign up or for more info email us at office@immanuelmeriden.com or call 203-238-1248. Wallingford, CT 06492 •
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Hey Kids - SPEND YOUR SUMMMER AT THE MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Wallingford Family YMCA
FREE tickets available for summer program special on June 1st. We have many professional performers for Monday Brings Dolphin Excitement!
night at 6:30 PM. and Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM. The Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team has recently begun their summer sea-
These specials "The Magic Of Nature In Our World" are as follows: son. The summer season will run thru the last weekend in July. This co-ed
June 21 6:30PM. Eastern Woodland and Lakota Native American dance music and history. Join the Bolden family program invites children ages 5 thru 18 to join the fun. Practices will consist
Pow-Wow for a fun filled night! of stroke development and conditioning. The Junior and Senior program will
June 28 6:30PM. "Hats Off To Reading"-Join Keith Johnson's slap stick comedy. Juggling games and the magic of also include strength training and dry land conditioning.
reading. All children are given the opportunity to compete in swim meets which are
July 1 10:30AM. "Curious Creatures" with Ron Deluca. Meet a variety of live animals. held on Friday evenings. Pre-Registration is encouraged. For more informa-
July 8 10:30AM. Sing along with music from around the world featuring Chris Merwin. tion; please Contact Keith Cargan, Head Swim Team Coach at
July 12 6:30 PM. "Drumming About You" with Bob Bloom. Play a variety of percussion instruments and learn about kcargan@wallingfordymca.org or (203) 269-4497; ext. 30
them.
Parents learn a lot from their children about coping with life. --Muriel Spark
July 15 10:30AM. "Bubble Trouble" featuring Steve Jones. Bubbles fun for all ages.
July 19 6:30PM. Sing along with Marjorie Warner.Learn new songs and old favorites.
July 22 10:30AM. Sparky's Puppets' performance of "Tales of the Shore and Sea". A puppet show for Children ages 3
and up. CELEBRATIONS
July 26 6:30PM. "Kahana Hula" program with Tiare Kahana. Learn Hawaiian culture, history, and Polynesian dance
through stories, songs, music, and dance.
July 29 10:30AM. "Worm Show". Who knew the life of a worm could be fascinating and fun!
This program is for children ages 4 and up.
Aug. 2 6:30PM. "Danny Magic" is a fast paced mind boggling magic show filled with laughter for children ages 4
and up.
Aug. 5 10:30AM. Riverside Reptiles. "Geepers Creepers". Live reptiles, amphibians, insects, and spiders! This pro-
gram is for children ages 3 and up.
FREE tickets available in the Children's Library beginning June 1. Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the
Meriden Public Library. Please note age restrictions. For more information call us at (203 630-6347).
SUMMER PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARE ASS FOLLOWS:
Tuesdays 10:15 Independent 2 Year Olds 11:15 3-4 Years Old 6:30 3-4 ears Old
Wednesdays 10:30 2-3 Years Old w/Parent 11:15 3-4 Years Old
"The Bus" The submission deadline for our July "Summer Fun" issue of THE
Part 1 of 3 PEOPLES PRESS is June 28th. Email your stories, news and events to
By Jeffrey Hamelin andy@peoplespressnews.com. Email your photos and celebrations to cel-
When I think of Meriden and my "Wonder Years" I will admit much of what went on in the fifties are a blur. Little ebrations@peoplespressnews.com. If we can help in any way please call
episodes however come through loud and clear as if they had happened only yesterday. The times spent with "The 203-235-9333.
Gang" which was comprised of my three brothers and me, as well as boys and girls of our quiet little neighborhood, are Celebrations - Email us your Celebration Photo/Message to celebra-
the fodder for what are my most vivid memories. Below is a modest example. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much tions@peoplespressnews.com. It's FREE to share any celebration in The
as I enjoyed writing it! People's Press
My brothers and I are the product of a mixed marriage. By that I mean that my mother was the daughter of Southern
Italian parents and my father's ancestry was that of early French Canadian "Quebecquois" settlers. Due to this special
mixing, the question of where we boys would go to school was an important one. Due to the fact that we were Roman
Catholics, there was absolutely no question that we would attend a parochial school; however which one we would
attend was the question. There were several in Meriden with most European ethnic groups being represented. For what-
ever reason I, and later we boys, were for a time enrolled at Saint Lawrence School on Camp Street. At that time my
Experience the
father operated an Atlantic Service Station at the corner of Camp and Center Streets. I suppose that because of the prox-
imity of his business to both the school and the church and the fact my Dad and his brother were more than a bit friend- knowledge & expertise
ly with Father Soucy a priest that resided there was a contributing factor. [I believe that their families were from either
the same or neighboring villages in French Canada.] Well anyway, Father Soucy was the curate at Saint Lawrence
Church and therefore headmaster of the school. Both the church and school were comprised of a mostly French-speak- of Rousseau’s
ing congregation. These two facts more than helped to tip the scales and load the deck. Consequently, we went to Saint
Lawrence School.
Of the time spent at Saint Lawrence, I have some great memories and a few that are not so great. The one story that
stands out to me like the proverbial shining star is that of a very special adventure ride home from the school one beau-
tiful spring day on the bus. As a child in kindergarten I was transported to and from school by either one of my parents.
We were considered fortunate because not only were both parents licensed drivers, but we also had two cars. During
that time, at least in our neighborhood, families with more than one car were not that common an occurrence!
Now the part of how I began riding the bus alone while in the first grade is a bit fuzzy. I do know that I rode to
school in the mornings with Mom, Dad, or our "Aunt Beverly". [Aunt Beverly was a "stray" that my parents took in.
She lived in our home and helped my mother care for we four boys for a period of several years.] With one of them at
the wheel, rain or shine, I was chauffeured daily cross town to school. The ride home once spring was upon us was an
entirely different story. On school days the jaunt home was via public transportation. In Meriden in those days there
were two forms of bus transport to and from school. One either rode on the McMahon Bus Company bus, known as the
"School Bus", or "The Bus" which was run by the Connecticut Company. I went to "Catholic School" so I rode "The
Bus". Now please keep in mind the fact that the time of which I speak is the spring of 1956 which would have made
me seven years old. I along with schoolmates of various ages would line up single file in front of Saint Lawrence
School and wait for "The Bus." We stood and waited in a very orderly fashion. This was due to the fact that one of the Always growing to serve your needs....
Rousseau’s
"Sisters" diligently watched over us. Like clockwork just before "The Bus" arrived, Officer George Geere would magi-
cally, it seemed, appear on his colossal motorcycle in his uniform consisting of shinny high black boots, blue jodhpurs,
and a magnificently starched shirt which was festooned with various patches. On his breast pocket he wore a gleaming
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badge that topped off his meticulously starched shirt. Atop his head was his "policeman's" hat which seemed to tilt ever
so slightly. Between his clenched teeth was a wonderfully loud ivory whistle that was attached to his shirt at the pocket
by a long black lanyard.
Officer Geere would dismount his magnificent mechanical steed, walk proudly to the center of the street, whistle at
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of his whistle, and the motioning flick of his wrist would we file onto the bus in an orderly manner. We would deposit
our money into the pay box [I think the fare was fifteen cents], and ask Mr. Beuadry the bus driver for a transfer so that
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when we changed buses downtown we did not have to pay again. We then calmly sat down in our seats. 369 Cook Ave., Meriden
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we would take another right for the distance of about two hundred yards. The bus then took a turn to the right again and
stopped across the street from the Railroad Station on State Street. I remember that at the time there was a two storey
building at that corner of the block. The shop on the first floor was occupied by a cobbler or shoemaker. In my mind's
eye I can still see two of the signs that were displayed in the window as if it were yesterday. One read, "We Block
Hats," and the other proclaimed "Shoes Repaired and Shined". I am not certain but I think that there was a roller skat-
ing rink above it on the second floor! [For some reason or other I have recollections of a steam pipe spewing its damp
fog from somewhere along the side of the building.] There we would get off the bus and wait for direction from Officer
Geere who always seemed to "beat" the bus and be there waiting patiently, yet intently for we children to arrive. With
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the chirp of his whistle and a motion from his gloved hand, then and only then, did we cross the street. Once we
crossed, again we stood attentively by the railroad tracks until yet another officer signaled to us that it was safe to cross
over the double sets of rails. Once on the other side we proceeded up the slight incline to the corner of West Main and
Colony Streets. At this point, I would sometimes throw caution to the wind. Theoretically I was supposed to cross at the
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traffic signals. From this vantage point inside near the top a patrolman would sit and operate the light system.] The
rule was that I was to go directly - and I do mean directly - across West Main Street to the Palace Block side and stand
around the corner on Hanover Street [at that time Hanover Street was a two way street] and wait for the bus to South
Meriden. But if I had a few pennies and was a bit adventurous I would quickly cross Colony Street and scurry into
Liggett's Drug Store, belly up to the candy counter and buy two or three cents of my absolute favorite candy in the
entire world, "jujubes"! The woman behind the counter would dutifully scoop up and weigh out the treasure and then
deposit it into a crisp white bag. She would collect my money and off I would dash out the doors on the opposite side ITEMS IN THE STORE *
of the store via the "short cut". The store was located on the corner and it had entrances on both Colony and West Main
Streets. I would then stand nervously at the crosswalk and wait until the officer who was stationed in the "Traffic
Tower" stopped the cars and trucks that seemed to be coming from every which way. In my mind it always took an
eternity for the officer to blow his whistle allowing me and everyone else to "cross-over" to the Palace block side.
Remember that this was the mid-fifties and that downtown Meriden around three o'clock in the afternoon was really
jumping! Once on the other side of the street I would race around to the Hanover Street side hoping to have beaten the
bus or be there to catch it in the just the nick of time. If you missed the bus, the wait for the next trip to the village
seemed to a first grader to be interminable!
Well on this particular day, my recollection is that "lady luck" had showered me in her loving light. The sun, it
seemed, was shinning down upon me and me alone. I rested my back snugly against one of the storefronts on the
Hanover Street side of the block. Both of the cheeks of my mouth, as well as the pockets of my uniform pants were
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bulging with those wonderful "jujubes". On this day, my dad had more than likely given me a whole quarter to take the SPORTS FAN in your life! We offer
bus. Remembering that the price of the bus ticket was only fifteen cents, meant that I had a whole dime to drop down
and order "ten cents worth please". Now at the time ten cents was to a boy of seven a small fortune! There was a smile a wide variety of Sports Memorabilia
on my face, contentment in my belly and most importantly the thought of adventure on my brain! I stood waiting with
my right hand clutching my bus transfer. The fingers of my left hand were buried to the knuckle busily rolling about such as Authentic Sports team apparel,
within the confines of the paper bag constantly fiddling with my sumptuous candy treasure.
Right then and there, I decided that today I would go for it! I had been working on this plan long enough! Yes siree
fan gear, collectibles, and souvenirs.
Bob today was the day! After all, I was old enough! Haven't I been crossing from State Street, over the tracks, up to the
Traffic Tower in and out of Liggett's, then all the way across the Palace Block and onto the South Meriden Bus up
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Hanover Street and then up the big, big hill, [Columbus Avenue] and gotten off all by myself and then made my way from 10am-3pm. With this ad. Trading Cards are excluded.
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CELEBRATIONS
screens.
Outside the home are multiple potential dangers, including antifreeze, de-icing salts, gasoline, oil, pesticides, com-
post algae, swimming pools, and hot tubs. Animals can also be hurt or strangled if stuck in fences, gates, or deck lat-
tice. In addition, there are traffic and wild animals with which to contend. Even sun exposure is a consideration.
Skin cancer is the second most common cancer in cats and the sun plays a large role. A 2001 Humane Society of the
United States (HSUS) study found that two out of three veterinarians recommend keeping cats indoors, to avoid dan-
gers ranging from vehicles to disease.
Be especially mindful around holidays. Watch flowers and candy on Valentine's Day, fake grass, small toys and
plastic items at Easter, and fireworks on the Fourth of July. Halloween means candles and candy, while Thanksgiving
brings bones and hot containers. Christmas plays host to hazards such as toxic plants (e.g., holly, lilies, and mistletoe),
ribbons, spun glass, Christmas tree water, decoration hooks, Styrofoam, tinsel and ornaments. Of course, New Year's
brings balloons and confetti.
Have fun, but exercise due caution. If your companion animal is ever exposed to a poisonous substance, the
ASPCA Animal Poison Control can help at 1-888-426-4435. Consult with your veterinarian for follow-up care. Enjoy
- but be mindful of the environment you create for your companion animal.
For the animals, Gregory M. Simpson
Gregory Simpson's animal welfare involvement spans over 25 years, having provided leadership for several
Connecticut organizations, as well as having served as state advisor to the national Friends of Animals. Currently a
Board member of Protectors of Animals, Inc., he was chosen by CAT FANCY magazine as one of the ultimate cat
lovers in the U.S. He is also a member of the Cat Writers' Association.
Father's Day
By MacKenzie
Experts agree that your first word is daddy. Your dad takes care of you to besides your mom. Dads are great to have to
help you in your life.
Characteristics a dad should have are loving because your dad always loves you because you're his kid. Another
one is responsible because they need to watch you incase you get hurt and need to go to the emergency room. Another
one is caring because they have to care for what goes on at school and in you social life.
My dad is the best because he takes me and my friend's places like the mall and the park. Also he plays catch me
so I can practice for softball. He is always nice to me and is never in a bad mood. Even though he works two jobs and
I only see him on the weekend because he gets home late at night. He is still fun and nice.
Happy First Father's Day to my son Marc and wonderful grandson, Caeden!
Father's day is very important because it's a day to appreciate your dad for all he has done for you in your life.
Love, Mom and Grandma
Also you should help him out more on Fathers to show that you care about him. You should show him that you really
care for what he does for you.
Mostly everyone has a dad that cares for you in some kind of way. No matter what you still have someone in
your life that cares for you. Xoxoxo!!
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Have you ever met my dad? Well if you have not yet I can describe him. He is very nice he has two kids me and my
brother.
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Dads are very helpful. They help you with your homework, they spend time with you and they care about you. The
most important part is that they love us. That is the reason why I love my dad. My dad doesn't live with me but I go
with him sometimes because he works a lot. I love my dad and my brother my only brother.
My dad always tries to impress me and when I go to his house he plays with me and my 3 year old brother. My dad
works very hard to get things for me and my brother. My dad works in a company called Allied in New Britain.(my
whole family lives there except me) That company is a moving houses company. The trucks are orange. My father's
job is very fun because he gets to travel around the world moving houses.(traveling for free but getting paid).
My father is the best. I love that he care's about me and my brother. Sometimes I don't see him for weeks but I still
love him.
Dads are awesome and my dad is the best. I love my dad and also I love my mother.
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Meridens Community NewsMagazine, The People's Press - Call Andy
An Update from the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association
Reynolds at 203.235.9333 or email him at
June 2010 - QRWA Butterfly & Bee Garden
andy@peoplespressnews.com. Experience the power of positive for
It started out as an idea when JoAnne Grabinski was walking her dog, Snip. She was working on her Master's degree
the readers and writers you will sponsor as well as the return on your and one of the many requirements was to do a research project. She thought a butterfly and bee garden would be nice,
investment. Check out the paper in its many forms at www.people- since both insect families have been experiencing hardships recently. Butterflies, especially monarchs, are losing their
spressnews.com! The deadline for our July "Summer Fun" issue is natural meadow habitats containing milkweed, a primary food source, to developers as well as their winter residence of
June 28th! fir trees in Mexico. Bees too, have been having troubles with Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD, a condition which
causes them to mysteriously abandon their hives for no apparent reason. Between the two of them, they account for up
CELEBRATIONS to 33% of the pollination of our fruits and vegetables and are a key link in our food source production.
The Quinnipiac River Watershed Association came to the rescue by enabling JoAnne to have the Butterfly & Bee
garden on the headquarters' property on Oregon Road in Meriden. President Ginny Chirsky has been wholeheartedly
behind the effort saying, "While we are an organization whose primary mission is to protect, restore and enjoy the
Quinnipiac River, this garden enhances our future Environmental Education Center that sits right on the shores of
Hanover Pond. Addressing the decline of butterflies and bees is another example of how we need to protect and nur-
ture our environment." One of the benefits of the garden is its location; it's nestled between two popular linear trails,
one paved and the other natural. People have to walk right by the garden to walk the Gorge trail and that has proven to
be beneficial to many. It is JoAnne's hope that walkers will take a slight detour to spend some time in the garden for
inspiration, reflection and conversation.
JoAnne worked diligently and her efforts were rewarded in numerous way. She received a $2,500 grant from
Yankee Gas Services and has gratefully used those funds to establish the garden. Donations of many kinds came in to
help make this a community effort from the fencing, to the mulch and compost to trap rock to the bird baths to the
loaning of professional equipment to the many plants from growers and individuals. Others donated their time and tal-
ents, most notably Frank Basch for the whimsical sign and all-around muscle and Melissa Haseley, certified master
gardener, who designed the garden and complied the plant list.
JoAnne had the opportunity to speak to several Meriden organizations including the Rotary, Kiwanis, Senior Center,
Linear Trail Advisory Committee, South Meriden Lions and the Red Hats. Many organizations and their members
contributed to this effort. Many thanks goes to Dan Adamik of Meriden's Venture Program, where students and staff
created 64 incredible stepping stones and one beautiful insect themed stone for the entrance. The creativity is amazing
Grandpa Joe, Happy Father's Day!!! Hugs & Kisses, Andy, Linda, Evan & and the stones will add so much to the garden.
Garrett Other groups have contributed to the project including a bench from the Meriden Intermediate Club, a rustic bench
crafted by St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop 28 under the direction of Gary Scranton Jr. and an arbor by QRWA board mem-
ber Marty Mador.
CELEBRATIONS The project began with staking the garden's perimeter; a 50' x 50' square, then the design was painted on the ground
and was edged to establish the garden beds. Next 30 yards of compost was spread to smother any weeds and create the
beds. Several weeks later the garden was planted by volunteers on two consecutive days with purchased and donated
plants.
"This has been a wonderful project to work on," states JoAnne. "I'm amazed at the generosity of the community to
make this project become a reality. With so many people contributing just one small thing that together we have creat-
ed a delightful place for insects and humans alike." She describes that is garden is a perfect example of the 'Butterfly
Effect', where one small change can have a huge impact on an area.
QRWA Executive Director Mary Mushinsky adds, "This garden enhances the biodiversity of the Dossin Beach area
and is a living reminder of the importance of these pollinators to a healthy environment."
Melissa Haseley, QRWA member and master gardener commented, "It'll take a good three years for the garden to be
fully established, but it looks great right now." A variety of plants were selected including native, perennials, annuals
and herbs for their varying bloom times and needed sources for larva and nectar.
Volunteers are still needed to water, weed and mulch the garden. If you are interested in physically helping with the
garden please contact JoAnne at 203-235-0775 or through the QRWA website, www.qrwa.org. We will continue to
accept plants and monetary donations.
JoAnne submitted her final paper and expects to receive her degree this summer and encourages you to stop by and
Meriden School Readiness Facilitator Jessica Stewart poses with Rep. visit the Butterfly and Bee Garden.
Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden), one of four legislators to receive a Upcoming QRWA Events:
Special Recognition from the CT Early Childhood Alliance on May 26 dur- QRWA Annual Flea Market - date to be announced. Either buy a table to sell your own items or stop by to see what
ing its annual "Children's Champions" event. House Speaker Christopher treasures you can find. Please check web site for details www.qrwa.org.
Donovan was named the Alliance's "Legislator of the Year" for 2010. Summer Paddle Program - July and August, 2010. In cooperation with the City of Meriden's Community
Development Block Grant Program, QRWA staff and interns will offer family paddling days. To register, call (203)
237-2237.
The Quinnipiac River Watershed Association (QRWA) is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to restore the
Quinnipiac for the health and enjoyment of all citizens and communities along its reach and to educate all students,
families, individuals, businesses and governments to be informed stewards of the river.
We provide water activities, events in education, outreach, advocacy, scientific monitoring, conservation, restoration,
recreation and public access to the watershed area. To learn more about the QRWA and future events, please visit our
website at www.qrwa.org. Thank you for your support and remember your donations are tax deductable.
My Dad
By Joe
I think my dad is the best because he always hangs out with me. Me and my dad have the same name Joseph Charles
Sweeney he is Jr. and I'm the third.
My dad teaches me stuff when we fix one of our cars. Me and my dad have the same dream, wining the lottery. Me
Now is the time to book Ruth for and him always love to play Frisbee golf. We love to go bowling. My dad sometimes tries to skate board.
all of your 2010 Events. My dad is good at a lot of things. My day can throw a Frisbee over 200 feet. Me and him sometimes do go carts
he always beat me. Him and I always when he is home we do yard work.
My dad is really brave. He always kills what can harm us like yellow jackets because I get an allergic reaction
when I get stung it swells up. He kills a lot of giant spiders in or basement.
My dad was and will be there for me forever. I love him so much I'm lucky he is my dad like him.
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1. in the backside of the bag of soil I made around 12 slits with a knife - this is the side that will contact the ground
and you always need good drainage
2. then in the center of the bag I cut a hole just large enough to insert the tomato plant - made sure the root ball is
secure and place it gently into my auxiliary garden
3. it seems to have 'taken' and I'm keeping it plenty moist as the sun hits the plastic bag and is generating some funky
heat
4. for your visual pleasure - see the attached photo;
Photos Ernie Larsen/2010 All Rights Reserved
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all of the other money matters that were ongoing at the time with the school budget and the town budget overall.
My biggest issue is that we did no real planning to save the event. We knew from the year before that the event was at
risk because it was cut then too but ultimately restored.
Home Comfort Fuel I made the poor assumption that whoever was in charge of Wallingford's entertainment, things like fireworks,
Celebrate Wallingford, the downtown concert series and the like would be looking into options and alternatives. For one
reason or another they were not and no proactive efforts were taken.
The hammer came down at the Town Council meeting on April 13, 2010 - the 50 plus year tradition known as the
Wallingford Fireworks Celebration would go unfunded for 2010.
And then I heard nothing else about it over the next two days. I suddenly realized no one was going to do anything
about it and they were resigned to let it end.
I couldn't stand by and not do something.
I wrote my FROM WALLINGFORD column that week, titled "Pie in the sky? Save our fireworks!" (I have it cross
posted to my blog at http://zandri.net/Blog/?p=703 - case sensitive). In it I took issue that no planning had been done to
save the fireworks and I challenged Wallingford's citizens with the task to dig into their pockets to help sponsor the
event and I asked "Are you up to the challenge?"
I felt by sheer numbers that attend the show - estimated to be over 10,000 on the Sheehan, Moran and Highland
School grounds and many thousands more that watch from their homes and from the industrial parks - that the citizens
COULD save the show if they really wanted to as it effectively worked out to about $3.00 a person.
I soon realized two major problems - how to reach all those people and needing someone to lead the effort.
I decided if I was going to raise a clarion call that I might have to consider to be a major part of the effort. Since no
one was coming forward to lead I did so myself.
I soon had help. Craig Fishbein contacted me straight away to see what he could do to lend a hand in the effort I was
about to undertake.
The two of us along with my father began soliciting donations over the first couple of weeks. Backed by our own
donations to open the fund's checking account and a couple of large donations from a couple of business owners and we
Quality Service...Affordable Price were over $7,500.00 in the first ten days.
We had gotten a long way in a short time but that was all we had - short time.
203-235-2561 The Mayor did agree to commit the town to the event if all the funds could be raised in advance but this needed to be
done with enough time to pull all of the necessary permits and allow for all the proper planning and scheduling. In years
past that all needed to be in motion by the first full week of June at the latest. Worse still, I had business travel coming
Carrie Purcell
up on that week and my last free day was Tuesday June 1st and that was the new deadline.
With 44 days in total and 10 already gone we had an uphill battle to fight that was for sure.
I wrote my second FROM WALLINGFORD column that week following week titled " Save Wallingford's Fireworks
Energy Medicine Practitioner 2010" On my blog at http://zandri.net/Blog/?p=744 I dedicated it to my kids my kids who don't normally even get to see
the show because they spend their summers in Poland with my wife.
I Can Help Your Best I wrote "I am sorry little ones that Daddy has been really busy these past 10 days. I will be busier over the next five
weeks. I am sorry, in advance, for that too. June 1st is when I have to get this task completed; it is the same day that I
will be dropping you off at the airport and I won't see you again after that until August 29th.
The lovely month of May…… their infancy. I did buy some half-dollar cherry tomato plants and also some cucumbers. Did the
majority of my planting 5/16. Used a couple of the cherry tomato plants for my hanging pots and a
……….a musing
deck plant. So, now it's just wait and see and hope I get enough produce to eat and share. I did
by Ernie Larsen
plant one of my unique upside down plants in the front yard daffodil garden - lots of sun there, fin-
WOW, another month passed - where did it go? Wait a minute, remember. Half of it washed away
gers crossed.
in those ridiculous rain spells that happened at the most inopportune times, like weekends. And I'm
And now I'm finishing up writing this on Memorial Day weekend - my usual planting day - well
getting a bit tired of hearing, it's New England you know, the weather changes almost minute by
that front yard plant went out on Saturday.
minute - well, here's a shout out to Mother Nature - STOP!!! Enough with the unsettled weather,
Had a another nice get-together at my daughter's also on Saturday, lots of food and good compa-
about time we got back on track and had some consistency in our weather pattern,
ny - friends of hers with twins and a toddler, my granddaughter and a couple of boys and another
Ands that's all I'm going to say on that subject - as we all very well know, you can talk all day
girl her age and my 5 month old granddaughter who I bet was thinking, just wait until next year,
about the weather, but it is its own being and no one can do anything about it - so there, I do feel a
they'll be chasing after me.
little better about the minor rant, however it just started to drizzle, I guess that's just MN rubbing
The children had a ball and even though it wasn't really that warm, the allure of a sprinkler brought
my nose in it, eh?
squeals of joy or was it fear???? And the tire swing is always very popular. The children had lots
So, May was a pretty interesting month - no? We were pretty busy, my son-in-law threw a 50th
of fun good to see them interacting so nicely. So the 'unofficial' beginning of summer is winding
wedding anniversary shindig for his parents at he and my daughter's home, really nice party - lots
down - I noticed the publisher wanted some Father's Day stories - just seeing the men/father's of
of people, camaraderie and of course, good food. Then there was my first fishing outing and this
the small children being fathers was enough for me - what more could you ask for than being with
year it was a bit sweeter than ever, being 65, my license now is on a no charge basis and it couldn't
your children and lending a hand in their 'growing up' years?
have come at a better time -just as our state 'representatives' doubled the fee for fishing, hunting
And remember, this year Memorial Day fell on the 'day' it used to be - there was a fine parade in
and trapping licenses - WHY they thought they could generate a significant amount of revenue in
Meriden, lots of people out to show their support for the troops now and then (Korea vets were
this manner - possibly only a politician could explain this folly to this outdoor enthusiast. There is
honored this year) - did I see you there?? Remember the freedom(s) you enjoy comes at a price;
a positive ending to this flap - the General Assembly/DEP reduced the pricing of the license fees
some have paid big.
and will issue a credit those who paid the higher amount when they renew their license next year.
Next month I'm entering into a new dimension - retirement from full time employment - this
So, getting back to fishing, met my friends Ron and Denise at the Salmon River on a Friday - for
will be something different- stay tuned.
Ron's b-day fishing trip, an annual outing for us. Started in the fly fishing only area and really
were crowded out by some newer to the sport who haven't gotten to the etiquette part of the rule -
book yet. My Very Cool Dad
So we wandered over to the other side of Rt. 16 and went in adjacent to the pavilion at the old By AJ
Firemen's grounds. I was about in the middle of the very low but fast running river and Ron and My father is the best because he loves me and he cares about me which I love. I like to hang out
his missus had not yet gotten to their preferred spots. My first cast with a blue wing olive hooked with him because he's fun and he always stays and takes me places and gives me snacks. I love
up with a 15" rainbow trout, plump and feisty. This was definitely a hold over and as pretty a fish him a lot because of that.
as you'd ever seen. Denise bent her line on a couple and I garnered one more short and stocky I love my dad because he is funny and he loves to have fun on the weekends we might go to the
brown. And birthday boy Ron got skunked - but as he says, "that's why they call it fishing and not movies or something but we like to have fun together. I love my dad because he and my brother
catching". like to play catch with the football and the passes to each other and I think every dad should be
May is also the month the Triple Crown of the sport of King's begins. My brother and I started a nice and like to have fun like my dad.
bit of a tradition a few years ago, wagering on the Kentucky Derby. And keeping up with that My dad played football and it showed him in the newspaper diving to get a tackle. My dad is
theme, we did so this year. We both hit on the Derby - I made a quite a bit more scoring on an the best because he was in the military and he retired at a sergeant first class and he was supposed
exacta - which paid for all my wagering that day and into the Preakness Stakes, which we now will to go to Iraq but he was deployed to a different state so he couldn't go but he had some cool jobs.
treat with a moment of silence, ……………. OK back at it and I just remembered, this coming He had this job that he worked with dog it was called the K-9 unit which he trained the dogs to go
weekend is the Belmont Stakes, a chance to redeem ourselves from the miserable showing in to war and he had his own dog named max and Sam they were so cool.
Baltimore and once again try our luck at the Sport of Kings. I think that my father is the best because of all the stuff he did in the army and I'm very proud to
And speaking of sport, took my granddaughter to the Meriden Lion's Club fishing derby at be his son. I hope I can do a lot more stuff with him this year I really do because he is the best dad
Baldwin's Pond. The first gift she received from Poppa (me) when she was born was a fishing rod. you can have.
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Our children are watching us live, and what we ARE shouts louder than any-
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Make Up Artist to Celebrities: Daughter of a South African Movie Star; Debra Lee
Davidson reveals Her Inner and Outer Beauty of Inspiration. Children have more need of models, than of critics. --Joseph Joubert
By: Maggie Griffin
Debra Lee Davidson, born July of 1967, grew up in the media spotlight. Debra is the Wallingford Gardeners Market
eldest daughter of Madeline Usher, The Glamorous South African Movie Star, Model and
Beauty Queen and Father Marcus Davidson, an astute and Successful Businessman.
Coming from an influential and privileged background, Debra was raised with faith, love,
discipline and concrete family values. Debra is the culmination of 2 extraordinary parents
"Although I have been around the media most of my life and was in front of the camera
from the day I was born ,My parents instilled respect within me and raised me to operate
from my heart", said Debra. Debra is an inspiration to all who interact with her. She
enlightens the riches in oneself.
Debra is often requested by many celebrities to be their personal make-up artist. A few of which include: Stephen
Spielberg, Fergie "The Dutchess of York", Kirste Alley, Rosanna
Arquette and Amy Brenneman. For the past 21 years Debra has been
involved in the entertainment industry and worked on numerous fea-
ture films, TV shows and commercials. Her extensive resume includes
"Indictment" with Oliver Stone, "American Beauty" "Nurse Betty"
and "Four Christmases" "Judging Amy", "Joey" "What about Brian"
"The Office", "Grey's Anatomy" and "Dancing With The Stars". She
has also done numerous media appearances with celebrities for vari- The Wallingford Garden Club and Wallingford Center Inc presents the 2010
ous talk shows including: THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW": "The Gardener’s Market Saturday mornings 9:00-12:00 from July 17th to Sept
Jay Leno Show", "David Letterman Show", "JIMMY KIMMEL" and 25th at the Railroad Station Green, routes 5 and 150. Offered will be
various media and charity events for Fergie "The Duchess of York". plants, flowers, produce, home crafts, baked items and other goodies.
Debra has also had the honor of making many celebrities look glam- Gardening advice and plant clinic are available from the Southwest
orous prior to the Golden Globe awards and The Academy Awards. Conservation District ‘Focus on Gardening Group.’ An uptown or down-
The list is extensive, and why? Because I can tell, just by talking to Debbie and her Mom town Business will be featured each week as a special event. Carole and
Debra that she is a professional at heart which truly defines her as one Bob Golitko will continue with breakfast items using vendors’ fresh pro-
of the top make-up artists in the world. duce. We are especially looking for backyard gardeners to share their boun-
Debra is a positive influence in the lives of many. Although sepa- ty. If you wish to be a vendor, please contact Ellie Tessmer, Market
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are her foundation. Talking to Debra, I can sense her kindness and the www.wallingfordgardenersmarket.com for details. Photo: Debbie and
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at its best and what life's true gifts are. She loves to live and laugh and
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I opened a Facebook Group called The Town of Wallingford Will Not Forget. The group has made a public vow to
stay more involved with our BOE, Town Council and Mayors beliefs and proposed changes. I personally felt blind-
sided by reconfiguration. I felt we could have had a larger part of the details that affected so many facets of our lives
as town's people and parents. Through research the Town of Wallingford will be reconfiguring 8 elementary schools,
where many towns in the past have 2-4 schools. When other towns choose this, they did so as a unit. They had a year
to 18 months of parents, BOE members, politicians, transportation experts and school staff debate, research and iron
out the fine details before it was rolled out. Parents found out in January of 2010, we only got focus groups and multi
meetings by asking and where only told the 'up' side.
I had opened a Facebook group back in January called Concerned Parents Wallingford CT Board of Educ. Budget,
we found that the first presented cost savings of about 1 million dollars was really 300,000 dollars. We found that
many towns, even on a smaller scale reconfigured a 2nd time back to K-5 and some going up to K-6 model after the K-
2 and 3-5 model had many negative effects. One being a correlation of lower test scores. Parents of the other towns
echoed concerned that grade school age children need consistency. So the parents asked, if we have a working model,
why are we changing? How many children from other towns had trouble adjusting to the changing schools more
often? How will transportation work? As some parents purchased homes to be in walking distance, and now one child
may be a bus and one may be a walker? These questions remain unanswered.
The day of the finial vote to reconfigure or stay K-5 the towns' people were told the transportation study would be
ready the following day and they voted to reconfigure that night. NESDEC, completed a private study for our town,
they said in short, it could be done, but to wait a year. (please see the link to the results below) The parents conceded to
these findings, most where content with taking the time to it once and do it right. Now the town of Wallingford will
reconfigure in less 4 months time of the vote. Eight schools, re-plumbing, moving desks, libraries, supplies and most
disturbingly hundreds of Children and Teachers! In mid June Teachers may know which school they will be in, what
grade they will teach and many will not have a job at all.
Happy Father’s Day! Love, Brisa, Alexa and Diana I ask that the Town of Wallingford not forget what we have seen in the past 6 month. If you are on Facebook or not,
as a parent, a grandparent, or a concerned citizen that you vow to take a greater part in the direction that our town is
headed. This does not only affect our children, our teachers and parents. It takes its toll on the entire town! Will this
$ CASH PAID FOR $ town have less appeal to new buyers, will they not like such quick and unplanned changes? If families are not buying
houses, will your home loose equity? Will the wonderful teachers this town attracted want to teach here next year or
Toyotas, Hondas, Nissan, Suzukis, will they want a more secure working environment? These are the questions The Town of Wallingford will learn the
hard way! I strongly hope I am wrong, I would be good with being wrong, but my last question to you all: Did we all
Subarus, Geo - Any Condition. decide to take this venture together and who will be most affected?
http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/uploaded/Board_of_Education/Budget20102011/NESDEC_FINAL_REPORT_5-14-
Running or not crashed and burned. 10.pdf
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