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By Gina JulianoThe Mark T. Sheehan Class of 1985 is having its Silver Anniversary reunion this November 26th atthe Sheraton Four Points hotel in Meriden, CT. Although I don't feel that much older, somehow 25years have gone by since I've walked the halls of Sheehan high school. I can easily remembersinging in "Ma" Zola's chorus, discussing Heart of Darkness in Sue Mitori's classroom, and forgingmy mother's name on a pass to cut chemistry and sunbathe outside by the pool. (My mom, PatJuliano, taught English at Sheehan for 25 years. It wasn't until senior year I realized I could takeadvantage of that!)

For me, high school wasn't the "golden age" many others talk about. I was a "nerd" and went tohigh school in the same building in which my mother taught English. (Talk about a double wham-my!) Looking back, I was the typical text book case of a moody, anxious teenager. Havingworked with adolescents for 20 years as a teacher, school counselor, and school administrator, Ilaugh at myself every time I think about me at 16.

What is amazing, however, is how my thought process has changed in the 25 years since I grad-uated. I can look back remember only the good stuff. I remember singing on the bus with my soc-

cer team to the games; I remember acting in the school plays; and I remember spending weekendsaway with the AFS club on short term exchanges. All of these are fabulous memories I am excitedto rehash with my former classmates in November.

Although our reunion isn't until November, some of us having gotten together for a couple ofmini reunions and outings. Most recently, we met at Jake's in Wallingford to hear Jon Peckmanplay with his band. Sometime during the night, one of my former classmates told me she remem-bered me having a beautiful voice. Wow. I didn't even know she was listening. The eerie part isthis woman and I were never close in high school. We knew each other and played on the samesoccer team but didn't "hang out" together. Her compliment really floored me. We never knowwhat impressions we leave on others.

It is with this in mind that I look forward to Mark T. Sheehan's class of 1985 25th reunion. I amgoing to remember to relay as many positive memories as I can to my former classmates. Just as Iwas given a gift to be reminded about my "beautiful singing voice", I would like others to alsoreceive the gifts of my complimentary memories.

Memories of the Sheehan Class of 85

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Bits and Kibble from theWallingford Animal Shelter

Lefty a young shepherd mix had a horrible accident, the vet determined, andwas sadly left to heal on his own. That accident left him with a deformed lit-tle "T-Rex" left paw and a crescent moon scar on his neck where his flesh hadbeen torn off. Those scars and paw didn't stop him. He loved to romp, playand go for walks. Lefty also gave hugs and kisses to all who would accept hisnever ending free samples of love and joy.

He was picked up as a roamer that no one claimed. Many seeking a fur-child overlooked him for his "disability", not realizing that his "imperfect"body housed the most perfect loving heart!

While other furry guests were adopted to loving homes, Lefty lingeredever hopeful, awaiting his forever home too. Time and time again he waspassed by and overlooked; some even cringed and looked away when theysaw his wee paw that those of us at the shelter found so adorable. Lefty nevertook it personal.. he just smiled his Huge Lefty grin knowing that one day,one special day, someone wonderful would glean his enormous loving heartand take him home to be their boy.

Well, it took nine long months before a beautiful soul named Peggy sawhis photo and story and just had to meet him. She fell head over heels and herapplication checked out with flying colors. Peggy became Lefty's Mama thatday.

Lefty, nowrenamed Cassidy isliving the life ofriley with Peggy.She sends meupdates and photosall the time. Inevery photo I seehis big happy smileand her words oflove and gratitudefor being his Momabound. She cur-rently has him inclasses to become atherapy dog. Toquote her: "he isundoubtedly one ofthe sweetest soulsthat God ever puton this earth." "Heis friendly, trusting,affectionate, tolerantand cooperative ...he is truly amaz-ing!"

Lefty/Cassidy isone of many angelswrapped up in softfur that can beadopted at theWallingford Animalshelter or otherlocal shelters. Dailywe look into the liquid brown, clear blue, or topaz eyes of the abandoned andwe whisper in their soft ears a promise that we will do our all to find them aforever home of love. Perhaps it's your home? A home full of love for a fur-child that is waiting, hoping and longing for you to rescue them too.Lisa Seyler - Wallingford Animal Shelter - 203 294-2180

Meriden's Back to School ExpoThis years Meriden's Back to School Expo is coming back to downtown Meriden! The Meriden Back to School ExpoCommittee is planning on giving out over 1300 book bags filled with school supplies to the first Meriden children thatparticipate in this year's expo. There will be over 20 different Municipal departments, agencies, non-profit organiza-tions and businesses at the expo to share information with parents and children. Meriden's new school superintendentMr. Mark Benigni will be the keynote speaker. So put August 24th on your calendar at the Meriden Hub Site, begins at10 am thru 1 pm. All Meriden children that participate in the expo have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Come and welcome in the new school year!

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

Oh the things that she thunk! Great Job Jackie!

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Name: Noah Michael GriswoldBorn: February 7, 2010*Weight: 8lb 13oz.Length: 21"Parent's names: David and Stephanie Griswold of MeridenMaternal Grandparents: Michael and Eva Leo of MeridenPaternal Grandparents: The late Russell and Jean GriswoldMaternal Great-Grandparents: Rocco Leo of Meriden and the lateRosalie Leo, and Josef and Czeslawa Janula of Poland.Other children: Emma Griswold (sister)Noah has the same birthday as his late, great-grandmother, Rosalie Leo.

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"Maggie's Corner"The Face behind Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate Robert FioreBy: Maggie GriffinFor over 4 years, Robert Fiore has dedicated to bring awareness in Connecticut on behalf ofthose with Epilepsy. Bringing Epilepsy awareness to a higher level, Robert's web site wasofficially launch in November of 2009, this web site is www.ct-ea.org. This web site hasbeen growing since and is updated weekly. Robert encourages people world-wide to submittheir experiences to post on this web site. "It is amazing what can be learned through shar-ing real experiences from people who have Epilepsy, even those who are related to familymembers with epilepsy or have friends with epilepsy.

Robert, now 55 years old, is a role model to those who have epilepsy. Since he was 9months old, he was diagnosed with epilepsy, leaving his life's mission to help others withepilepsy as well as their family and friends. The web site, along with the Facebook pagecalled, Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate, brings awareness and attention along with links tovaluable information to gain access to resources for help and assistance. Robert Fiore isregistered with the State of Connecticut as The Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate, Inc. Theorganization's purpose will keep the provisions and requirements of Section 501 (C) (3) ofthe Internal Revenue Code, as amended in 1986, as amended.

Why is Robert dedicated to bring awareness about epilepsy? Because having epilepsy,Robert knows, along with others, the importance of bringing the awareness of Epilepsy tothe Public. He is available at all times, bringing support to individuals with epilepsy andtheir family along friends. "I will gladly speak to anyone who has epilepsy or who has afamily member or friend with epilepsy, helping them anyway I can. If there is something Ido not know, and trust me I do not know it all, I will do my best to find someone for themto provide the information they need", said Robert.

Robert has many sources from information, links, and transportation, along with personalstories, support groups, events, glossary of terms and more on his web site. TheConnecticut Epilepsy Advocate was formed as an alternative organization to make morepeople aware about epilepsy. Robert has set goals to focus on the many facts of epilepsy not currently explored to theirfullest. Those facts are: testing, medications, N.I.H funding, support groups, senior scientist, junior scientist, HOPEmentoring, research dollars.

Felicia North, who met Robert a few years ago, stated it is excellent to find another web site source of informationas Robert's web site is not connected to the Foundation's site. Louise Harris considers Robert as one of the key peoplesin the state in bringing the awareness about epilepsy as her daughter has epilepsy as well. Louise Harris founded thesupport group for epilepsy in Stamford, Connecticut.

Here is a fact - an average of over 3 million people in the United States has the epilepsy disorder. I feel it needs asmuch funding and attention as with other diseases with similar numbers.

As Robert Fiore's dedicated mission to help others, I stress more people need to become aware of epilepsy. I admirewhat Robert is doing to bring this awareness out in the open to raise more awareness as I told him that I have relativesand friends with epilepsy as well.

The mission, the cause and the courage is what defines Robert Fiore. Robert strongly emphasizes; "The objective ofthe Connecticut Epilepsy, Inc., is to assist individuals afflicted with epilepsy and their family or friends. We help theunique needs encountered by those with epilepsy, sharing experiences of all aspects of daily living, providing informa-tion about where to find services and support." Robert includes; "there are support groups in Connecticut located inMilford, Bethel, Middletown and the newest location in Stamford, Connecticut."Robert has traveled a long journey as one with epilepsy. Since he began his mission to bring awareness, he has capturedthe eyes and ears of others in a large fashion of attention. He has been seen in articles in several sources. To archivethese articles, you can review them as follows: written by reporter Pam McLoughlin in The New Haven Register onNovember 9th of 2008 and again on November 10th 2009, another written by reporter Devon Lash in The Advocate onJune 13, 2009. You can view on youtube.com under the key phrase "Robert Fiore Epilepsy" to view the videos whenRobert appeared on April 12th and 13th, 2008 advocating on Cablevision's 12 on Health along with his first interviewabout epilepsy on Fox 61 in November 2007.

The People's Press News, covering all of Central Connecticut, is honored to be amongst those who are reporting theword of awareness about Robert in his mission, an awareness to bring more awareness about Epilepsy to more peoplein CT and world-wide. To include announcing who is the face behind Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate, Robert Fiore.

"It is important that more people become aware about Epilepsy everyday along with November being EpilepsyAwareness Month", said Robert Fiore. Robert can be emailed at ctepilepsy@optonline.net

Take a Trip with the Wallingford Family YMCA!The Wallingford Family YMCA is offering the followingLuxury coach bus trips: Nantucket (Aug. 21); Atlantic City (Sept. 17-19); Niagara Falls (Sept. 24-26); New Hampshire(Fall Foliage-Oct. 2), Boston on your own (Oct. 16); Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Dec. 4, 5 or Dec. 12); andRadio City Christmas Show and Atlantic City (Dec. 5-6).. Pre-Registration is required. For more information; pleasecontact Lisa Hoover at lhoover@wallingfordymca.org

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When Firefighter Stephen Siller heard on his scanner that the World TradeCenter had been hit, he turned his vehicle around and headed towards thesite. When his truck was prohibited from entering the Brooklyn BatteryTunnel, he raced on foot towards the site with his gear strapped to hisback.

Stephen was never seen again. He was the father of five children.Sunday, September 26th is the 9th Annual Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk tocommemorate the life of Stephen Siller. This event retraces Stephen’ssteps. Proceeds generated are donated to the Stephen Siller Children’sFoundation, which benefits children in need. This year, part of the pro-ceeds will be directed to “Building Homes for Heroes” for SPC BrendanMarrocco, the lst quadruple amputee to survive.

Each year CT resident and New York native John Hodges is guest speak-er at the Wallingford Rotary.

Mr. Hodges is one of the promoters of this event. Information regardingthis event can be found at www.tunneltotowersrun.org or 718-987-1931

In photo: John Hodges, CT resident and one of the event promoters withWallingford Rotary President Kevin Buno.

CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations Lilly on becoming a TRUE COMBAT MEDIC uponGraduating FT. SAM HOUSTON

Lilly reports to CAMP RELL, to be received into her new Unit here inConnecticut.

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MOTORCYCLISTS HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REACH THEIR DREAMS

The Arc of Meriden-Wallingford will be hosting its 3rd annual Arc Ride.The Arc is a non-profit agency which has provided services to adults with developmental disabilities for over 55

years. We are a private, non-profit agency providing residential, employment and day activities in the greater Meriden,Wallingford area.

The Arc assists individuals with exploring options for gainful employment, community participation, recreation, selfadvocacy, along with gaining skills to plan your life's direction.

Profits from the event will assist in providing continuous quality programming to the individuals we serve. Ourmotto is…..Your Dream……Our Mission

Please join us and play a personal role in making someone's dream come true.The ride will be held on Sunday, August 29th at 11am. Registration begins at 9:30 with a continental breakfast, and

ends with a pig roast. We will begin and end at 200 Research Parkway in Meriden. The cost is $25.00 per bike withthe pig roast included, or $15.00 for just the pig roast without the ride. A car show is also included for the $15.00 feeso feel free to bring your classic car. The first 100 riders will receive a free Arc Ride tee-shirt. For more informationcontact Fran Pagano at 203.238.8379

Twilight Tunes 2010Wednesday evenings on the Wallingford Parade Grounds. Sponsored by Wallingford Parks & Recreation and Stop andShop Supermarkets from 7:00-8:30pm.Wednesday August 18, 2010 - The Blue Agaves - The Blue Agaves rock music, ranging from the Beatles to PatBenetar. You will be greeted with the powerful, yet, soulful vocals. The Blue Agaves appeal to a wide range of audi-ences and are perfect for an August evening.Wednesday August 25, 2010 - The 101 Band - Original, contemporary, feel-good music at it finest. Six veteran musi-cians blend intricate chord structures, detailed arrangements and precision vocal harmonies with great lyrics, to delivermemorable, toe-tapping, tune-humming songs. The song styles are full range, from the Beatles, to Steely Dan, theGrateful Dead to The Band and Leonard Cohen to the Beach Boys.

Franciscan Golf ClassicThe 15th Annual Franciscan Golf Classic, sponsored in-part by Webster Bank, will be held on Monday, August 23,2010, at Tunxis Plantation Golf Club, Farmington, Connecticut. Join us for a day of fine golf, delicious food and greatprizes. Cost to play is $195.00. Proceeds benefit the mission of the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan HomeCare and Hospice Care. For information, reservations or sponsorship opportunities call 203-237-8084 or visitwww.flceter.org.

Girl Scout Fashion ShowBrought to you by Girl Scout Troop 60515WHEN: August 28th SaturdayTIME: 12:00-3:00pm (fashion show starts promptly at 12:30)WHERE: Meriden Old Navy at the Towne Line Plaza (in with Marshalls andPier 1 Imports)RSVP: Sammi Chagnon - 203-284-8518 or (organizer and troop 60515 mem-ber) or Diane Torres 203-265-7790COST: $2.00 per Girl Scout(Patch can be earned by bringing in an item for our toiletries drive for theDomestic Violence Shelter)SNACKS: Light refreshments will be servedEach Girl Scout that donates an item will receive 30% on any purchases thatday!! Super timing for Back to School Shopping!! Come join the fun

Summer Swim Lessons Still Available!!Join us for 2x a week swim lessons, once a week swim lessons or privateswim lessons. Lessons available for all ages throughout the entire summer!Lessons available in the our warm water instructional pool as well as in our 4lane lap pool. Pre-registration is required. For more information; please con-tact Lisa Hoover at lhoover@wallingfordymca.org

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Meriden Public SchoolsDon't Miss Out…

School starts on Monday, August 30, 2010.

Let's make sure our students are on time

and present every day.For more information on the Meriden Public Schools -please visit http://www.meriden.k12.ct.us/default.asp

Look out - we are coming to get you!

CELEBRATIONSAUGUST EVENTS AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

GET YOUR GAME ON @ MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY IN AUGUSTMERIDEN - Get your game on at the Meriden Public Library on Tuesday August 17 and August 24 at 12:30 pm in theGriffin Room. The Wii will be set up for friends and family to challenge each other to a different game each week.Board games such as Scrabble, Apples to Apples and many others will also be available for use. All ages are welcometo attend including parents and guardians. Registration is not required. If you have any questions please contactMelissa at mmurphy@ci.meriden.ct.us or call (203) 630-6349. MOVIES AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARYThe Meriden Public Library will be showing movies in August in the Griffin Room. On Thursday, August 19 at 2:00pm the movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" will be featured. The program is free and all are invited.CHESS CLUB BEGINSMeriden Public Library will begin a Chess Club on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Friends Room. The club will meeton the first Wednesday of each month. Bring your chess boards. All ages and playing levels are welcome. Contact theCommunity Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions about the club.SCRABBLE AUGUST 23Join us from 2:00 to 4:00 pm August 23 in the Griffin Room at Meriden Public Library to play scrabble. Come to learnthe game. Come to practice. Come just to meet new people. All are invited. Contact the Community ServicesDepartment at (203) 630-6349 for more information.WIRELESS PRINTING AT MERIDEN LIBRARYMeriden Public Library now has wireless printing for patrons using the WiFi network at the library. This quick and easyprocess will allow patrons to send documents directly to the printer from their own laptops. Stop at the InformationDesk for the instructions and to get help printing from your computer.Contact the Information Desk at (203) 238-2346 if you have questions about this new service.WRITERS NETWORK AT MERIDEN LIBRARY AUGUST 25Meriden Public Library will host a Writers Network group on August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Friends Room. We inviteanyone who is serious about writing fiction or nonfiction, wants to learn the process of getting published, or needs sup-port for writing a book proposal or query letter to attend. The Writers Network is for anyone who is looking for a sup-port network to keep the motivation going, is interested in sharing their writing with others and is longing for the cama-raderie of others who share a passion for writing. If you are interested in joining the Writers Network, contact theCommunity Services Department at (203) 630-6349 or email us comsvc@hotmail.com.COUPONING CLASS AUGUST 23Would you like to know how to stretch your dollars at the store? Join Gina Juliano on Monday August 23 at 6:30 pm inthe Griffin Room of Meriden Public Library for her couponing class and learn how to use coupons to save money. Theclass size is limited, so registration is required. Participants are asked to bring in the coupon inserts from the newspa-per. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit the library'sweb page at www.meridenlibrary.org and click on "Adult events" to reserve a seatFREE COMPUTER CLASSES AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARYWould you like to learn how to use email, Word, or search the internet? Sign up for one of the free computer classes atMeriden Public Library. The class schedule is as follows:Email - Friday, August 13 at 10:30 am and Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 pmInternet searching - Friday, August 20 at 10:30 am and Wednesday, August 25 at 6:30 pm Class size is limited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 or the Information Desk at (203)238-2346 to reserve a seat.SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPS BEGINNING AUGUST 16Grab a friend, bring your photos, album pages and adhesive and join us on Monday, August 16 at 5:00 pm in theMeriden Public Library Griffin Room to complete your keepsake scrapbook photo album. Kitt Dunk, an experiencedscrapbooker, will teach "Album Making for Busy People." Ms. Dunk will show how your album pages can be elegant,but easy and fun to do. The library will supply a minimum of tools and supplies as well as some free handouts. Thisclass is part one of a three part series. Class two will be on Monday, September 20 and class three will take place onMonday, October 18. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com, orvisit the library's web page at www.meridenlibrary.org and click on "Adult events" to reserve a seat. LEGO CLUB AUGUST 26Meriden Public Library will have its next Lego Club event on Thursday, August 26 at 2:00 pm in the Griffin Room.Children ages 6 through 12 are invited to bring their imagination and build on this month's theme - "Pirates".Completed projects will be put on display in the library. The library will provide Legos for all children who attend.Sign up is not required for this program. If you have any questions or would like to be put on the Lego Club mailinglist please contact Melissa at (203) 630-6347 or mmurphy@ci.meriden.ct.us.

Welcome BackDear Friends: I am excited to begin my tenure as your Superintendent of Schools. As a life-long Meriden resident, a product of theMeriden Public Schools, and father of two future students, I care deeply about our school system and our students. Ibelieve in them! The Meriden Public Schools provided me with a terrific education that prepared me well for all of myfuture endeavors. As your Superintendent, I am committed to making sure that all of our students have the same posi-tive experiences that I did.

Our children need to know we care, that we believe in them, and that we will listen to them. Our parents must beready to partner with our dedicated teaching staff. Our most successful students have involved parents who work handin hand and side by side with our schools. Get to know your child's teachers, let them know that they have a supportnetwork with you.

I look forward to working with youand your children. Please help usget off to a great start by havingyour child prepared and ready forour first day of school on Monday,August 30th. We are committed toproviding schools that are places ofdiscovery, creativity, challenge, andsupport.

I wish you and your family amost successful school year. All the Best!Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D. -Superintendent of Meriden Schools

Movie NightsEvery Friday for remainder of sum-mer and fall - Outdoor Christianfamily films shown FREE behindMeriden Hills Baptist Church, 139Charles Street, Meriden, CT.Weather permitting - at dusk. Bringown chairs!

The world is round and the placewhich may seem like the end mayalso be only the beginning. ~Ivy Baker Priest

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Find A Friend At TheWallingford Animal Shelter!

For more information on any of these wonderful animalsor others we have, please contact the Wallingford AnimalShelter. 203 294-2180.

Louis is a friendly 3year old King CharlesSpaniel/Papillon mix.

Sweetie PieHer name says it all.

Bingo - Happy MaleShepherd Mix that

Loves to play.

Kittens male and female seeking forever homes.

Max 2 year old Beagle that

loves to play ball.

Boomera very sweet staffie mixwho's little stub of a tailnever stops wagging.

Life...

By Linda Blakeslee-WilkinsonAs my generation enters their "40's", it is a time to reflect upon the past and cherish the life that we have. Open youreyes and a child is born; blink and that child is now walking; blink again and he is now riding a bike and going tokindergarten; blink again and he is graduating 5th grade and is now focusing on his friends; blink again and he is get-ting his driver's license, graduating high school and is off to college or entering in the military. Life is bittersweet andwe need to savor every moment.

I can remember growing up on Algonquin Drive and staying out playing kickball, red-light/green-light and manyother games until the street lights came on. Today, that seems to have become a thing of the past. We have structuredplay dates and activities and basically have to make appointments for our children to interact with each other and havefun. I can also remember that we used to have Sunday afternoon dinners that were a big deal. We used to go to ourgrandmother's house and you would smell the feast as soon as you walked in the door. Today, traditional Sunday din-ners have taken the wayside. The Sunday dinner has become a sandwich on the way to a structured sport or activity,albeit times are still spent with the family, just not the way they once were.

As we are growing older and wiser, many of us have taken on a role reversal with their parents. Handy carpenters andsavvy real estate agents focus on houses that have separate living quarters for our parents so they can be close by if theyneed our assistance. Our calendars are now filling up with doctor's appointments for our parents and taking them forweekly shopping rituals. For many of us, this has been a great way for us to give back to our parents for what theyhave given to us for many years.

As far back as I can remember, summertime used to be a hazy, lazy time to kick back and just play with friends, goswimming, and wait for the daily ice cream truck to come by. It was a great time to grow up in the 70's and 80's and itwill be a time that many of us will cherish.

Today, summers are filled with a plethora of summer camps to keep the kids busy! We just returned from the RedSox Kid's Fantasy Camp, in which everything was well-structured. My son was thrilled that he got to play baseball for acouple days with kids from all over the world and he got to meet a great baseball player, Kevin Cash. I know my sonwill cherish these special times and he, too, will look back and reflect on life in thirty years from now and will see theever-changing path that life has brought us.

Some of the memories that we have and will continue to have include, enjoying listening to our children talk aboutthe day's events during dinner and reading aloud to our children and hearing their comments about the story and watch-ing their smiling faces as they listen intently as they are being read to. Watching our children grow from the clumsy lit-tle girl into the elegant ballerina or watching your little boy grow from the T-ball player into the little league all-starplayer are wonderful memories of life as we are living it today, which is priceless!

Camp SunshineOur vacation this year was more than your typical dream vaca-tion. We were very fortunate to take a family trip to CampSunshine in Maine. Camp Sunshine provides respite, support,joy and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses and theirimmediate families through various stages of a child's illness. Theyear-round program is free of charge to all families, and includes24-hour onsite medical and psychosocial support.

The deep belly laughs and ear to ear grins that Camp Sunshinegave to our son Colin was truly something special. You see,Colin was your typical two-year-old when he was diagnosed withAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, ("ALL") on October 2, 2009,just days after his second birthday.

Fast forward to today. Colin is responding well to treatment.He has recently completed the most intense phase of his treat-ment plan. Although chemotherapy treatments will continue for the next 2.5 years, we are hopeful in a cure and forColin to complete treatment before beginning school.

Because of Camp Sunshine, our sponsor and the volunteers, our family was able to take a family vacation like noother. Our goal of camp was simple, to put aside our "normal" schedule and just have FUN together as a family. Colin'snew favorite sport is mini golf, which he played continuously! He's also a movie star and was featured in a NESN clipwhich can be found on the Camp Sunshine website under news. He's the one playing with the train!

Our eyes have been opened to a completely new way of looking at life. A childhood illness is something that no oneshould have to experience. However, for those that do have to follow this path, Camp Sunshine is there, offering fami-lies a vacation they would not have been able to share otherwise. The facility, food, activities and volunteers wereamazing and we developed friendships that we hope will last a life time.

If you'd like to follow Colin's journey, please visit Colin's blog at colinwestbrook.blogspot.comMike, Heather, Colin and Maddison Westbrook.

Connecticut OutdoorsBy: Paul NarducciI recently attended a Goo Goo Dolls concert at Mohegan Sun and itreminded of all the little things we forget. Six years ago the music of thisgroup helped me through one of the worse times of my life when my sonJonathan got sick. It is amazing how much music affects your life andhow it helps you through difficult times. It reminded me of days cominghome to a empty house and I would put their music on and would com-pletely loose myself. Sometimes I would cry, sometimes I would be madand I would always be reminded of how lucky I was to have Jonathan inmy life. He is truly a wonderful little boy who has inspired me and hashelped me become a better person and father. I feel everyone who knowshim has been touched in many different ways. Jonathan you will foreverbe my number one fishing buddy. I love you Jonny wet one. We neverseem to have enough time and constantly make excuses for why we didn'tdo things. Well today was not going to be one of those days. Tonight meand Bonnie had a surprise for Jonny and we were going to take him fish-ing on the boat. We ended up going to Lake Beseck which is close to ourhouse and usually isn't that busy. After a little work we got Jonathan intothe boat and put on his life jacket and it was time to get serious. I'm talk-ing about powering up that big engine and let's catch some fish. We head-ed to the cove where I thought we could get some fish. Well maybe theyalready ate, after all it was about six thirty. So we moved around a little and the bobber started to go under oooppppsss Imissed that one. Bonnie and Jonny start complaining Daddy you missed, try again. Three try's later and we got one.Jonny and mommy grab the rod and the fight is on. We ended up catching several fish and Jonathan had a wonderfulnight fishing with his mom and dad. We spent about a hour and a half all together and it is this night that Jonathan willremember forever. Fishing with his dad! Do you all get where I'm headed with this, I hope so. All of us need to bereminded of the little things that we can do and how much they mean to the people we do them for. Jonathan I love you. \As we head into the month of August it is a great time to take a child fishing. If you have the time head to the shore andenjoy some snapper fishing the kids will love this. Talk about fast and furious snapper blues are a blast and are easy tocatch. You can also enjoy some good fishing locally at North Farms reservoir or Black Pond for trout, sunfish and any-thing that will bite. If you're running out of money and ideas I hope this article has helped. I almost forgot to share withyou the excitement on Jonny's face as he told Grandma Marje, Grandpa Don, Joey, Ryan, Auntie Maria, Viana and ofcourse his sweat heart Great Grandma Eleanor about his fish and fishing with his father. PRICELESS!!!! As always theteam of Connecticut outdoors would like to wish everyone the best of luck and good fishing!

Paul and his son Jonathan

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LocalMotion - Local BusinessesIt’s the LOCAL Businesses and Owners like these that make a difference for Wallingford and Meriden!

Jason M. Belejack, MD Jason - Microsoft Certified Trainer & Computer Teacher Jennifer and staff from Jennifer’s House of Hair

Joanna from Keys and Strings Music StudioWayne from High Hill OrchardsJim from Stormy Mountain Candles

"LET'S TALK"...About Your HealthBy Chris More, RN - Public Health EducatorWallingford Health DepartmentLet's talk about "West Nile Virus." A few years back, West Nile Virus dominated the CT Public Health headline. Sowhat happened to WNV? The CT DPH is no longer testing individual birds (we know it's in the bird population) butmosquito surveillance is on going, and Wallingford has 2 locations with mosquito traps.

Is WNV still a public health issue? Yes! A quick refresher: West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and affectsthe nervous system. West Nile has been found in humans, birds, horses, and other animals in all parts of the U.S. Thevirus exists in nature through a transmission involving mosquitoes and birds. Mosquitoes become infected when feedingon infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then transmit the virus to humans and animals when feeding, and so the cyclecontinues. People infected may or may not have symptoms, these symptoms may appear anywhere from 3 to 15 daysafter initial infection.

So what are the symptoms? Symptoms are usually mild, fever, headache, body aches, occasionally skin rash orswollen glands. In some cases you may develop more severe symptoms, and need to be hospitalized, and carefully mon-itored. People who spend a lot of time outdoors are at higher risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito. Not all mos-quitoes carry the WNV, so the mosquito surveillance program is important.

What do I do if I think I have WNV? There is no specific treatment at this time. Contact your health care provider,they will treat symptoms as needed based on severity of the symptoms. As always, PREVENTION is the best protec-tion. PREVENTION involves using some good old common sense. Stay indoors at dawn and dusk (that's when mosquitoesare feeding the most), wear protective clothing, apply insect repellant with DEET to exposed skin (always READ thepackage instructions), and parents, use no more than 15 percent DEET on children or check with your child's health careprovider for advise on repellants. PREVENT and remove standing water from around your home, clean gutters, pool covers and change the water in thebird bath at least weekly (plus what birds doesn't like clean water!).

This was a quick reminder to PREVENT West Nile Virus, for more information, visit www.cdc.gov/westnilevirus orcall the Wallingford Health Dept. at 203-294-2065.

Stay healthy and "LET'S TALK… About Your Health" again next month.

My Summer Time Family Aquatic MemoriesWhen I was a child I was raised with an above ground swimming pool in my back yard. My family was the only homein the neighborhood that had a swimming pool. Many of my neighbors would come over and use the swimming pool.

I remembered having to wear a lifejacket. I was afraid at first. It was most uncomfortable. Whenever I screamed; my dog Rue would jump up and place his feet at the top of the sides of pool. Rue would bark tolet others know he thought I was in trouble. He wanted to make sure I was going to be ok. My mom was a wonderfulswimmer and taught me not to be afraid..

I observed how other children in the neighborhood were not wearing lifejackets and seemed to be having more fun,able to move around with more ease without the lifejacket. Within a short time I would not want to wear the lifejacket.

One day; my mother dropped me into the shallow end (old school way) of our pool and I survived; I surfaced and Iwas so proud of myself. I watched my mother, my brother and the neighbors all swim. By watching I taught myself toswim and how I enjoyed the pool so much more.

Once I was able to hold my own in the pool, my dog would climb up to the top of the deck, just lie down and watchme swim. He expected to be splashed once in a while (no more barking duties!). Rue even went into the pool with me afew times as I became a much more confident swimmer. He loved it! My learning to swim was a real family affair!

This is why today I am a certified lifeguard and swim instructor. I enjoy teaching others to swim. I enjoy helping oth-ers conquer their fears and become successful swimmers.

I encourage all families to visit the Wallingford Family YMCA and indulge in an Aquatic Experience.The Wallingford YMCA has two pools! The Therapy Instructional Pool is 88 degrees. It is a wonderful learning and

teaching environment for the infant and preschool swimmers. Our second swimming pool is the Lap Pool. This pool is83 degrees. Youth and Adults (Beginners to Advanced) are instructed in this pool where they can swim from the shallowend to the deep end of the pool. Once children can swim one length (25 yards) of our lap pool they are invited to joinour Dolphin Youth Swim Team. Come check out this wonderful Aquatic Experience!Submitted By: Lisa Hoover, Director of Aquatics - Wallingford Family YMCA - lhoover@wallingfordymca.orgWhen you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minutelonger, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. ~Harriet Beecher Stowe

HOMEYann Arthus-Bertrand's film HOME will be on WPAA-TV Friday's in AugustThis documentary with breathtaking aerial shots of various places on earthwill play onFriday Aug 13th at 7 pm and 10 pm and Friday Aug 20th at 7:30 pm and10:30 pm

The 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, a French photographer,journalist, reporter and environmentalist specializing in aerial photography,shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the eco-logical balance of the planet. On June 5, 2009 in 181 countries, the film brokethe world record for the largest film release in history. But you probablymissed it so WPAA-TV has acquired it for the people of Wallingford. Even ifyou decide you can not agree with the message --- it will be hard to deny theviews of Earth are spectacular. Enjoy with family & friends.

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Wallingford Public Library News and EventsWALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS GONE HI-TECH!Become our friend on Facebook! Get updates about upcoming events, or chat with other library lovers.

Have a question to ask us? Text us. Just send a text message to (203) 903-8447 any time the library is open.Whether you are in the library or at the mall we will get right back to you with an answer!

Don't forget about the thousands of audiobooks you can download from our web site. These books can be down-loaded onto your iPod or MP3 player or burned onto a CD. NEWS FOR BOOK LOVERS: Adult Summer Reading Program: Book Buddies…Bags of Fun for Adults!Weekly Prize Drawings continue through August 19. Grand Prize Drawing August 26Fill out an entry form for each book you read. A random drawing for WPL Book Bag filled with hardcover and paper-back books and a Book Seller gift certificate takes place each week! All entries will be eligible to win our Grand Prizeof a $50.00 Amazon.com gift certificate on August 26. Entries forms are available from the Information Desk. (Be sureto link to Amazon.com from our website: www.wallingford.lioninc.org and help support the library.) Read a lot, enter alot, its bags of fun!

Looking for something to read? Check out our display of Book Buddies favorite books called Patron Picks.August Specials at the Book Seller: - Green Dot Special in August! Look for the green dot on our hardcover fictionand get two books for the price of one! They normally sell for .50 cents each.

Additionally, all Children's and Young Adult books and children's videos are 2 for price of 1 (higher price prevails). Need to downsize your book collection? The Book Seller is now accepting donations of gently used books, DVDs,

CDs and videos.Find the Book Seller entrance from the rear parking lot at the library. The Book Seller is open Monday 10:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday (through August) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday Night Book Club: No August meeting. We will resume September 16 with a discussion of The InvisibleMountain by Carolina de Robertis. Reserve a copy from the library catalog or call the Information Desk for assistance.All are welcome for reader fellowship and discussion.SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT WALLINGORD PUBLIC LIBRARY: All of our programs are free, all of the time!Connecticut Geology Book Author - Stories in Stone: How Geology Influenced Connecticut History and Culture byJelle Zeilinga de Boer. Tuesday, August 17 - 7:00 p.m. Community RoomJelle Zeilinga de Boer, Professor Emeritus, Wesleyan University, will speak about his book, "Stories in Stone: HowGeology Influenced Connecticut History and Culture." Professor de Boer will discuss how land shapes the way we liveand explain how Connecticut's geologic diversity has impacted our history. Elements of Style: Novel Writing Workshop - Tuesday, August 24 6:00 p.m. Collins RoomAttention all aspiring authors, Eileen Albrizio is back with a new workshop to help you get that novel written! Thistime the focus will be on point of view and dialogue. Additional topics covered will include tense, perspective, andnarrative. Please sign up in advance to reserve your seat!Hot Summer Movie Nights!!! Free Movie Screenings at the Wallingford Public LibraryAll movies are shown in the Community Room.Friday Night Flicks - 6:30 p.m. Community RoomAll movies are open to everyone, but please be aware of the rating. No need to sign up, just show up.Date Night: Friday, August 13 (rated PG-13)Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Friday, August 20 (rated PG)The Back-up Plan: Friday, August 27 (rated PG-13)TEEN ZONE!Prizes in the Pages… Teen Summer Reading Program The Wallingford Public Library Teen Summer Reading Program will kick off on June 28th and run through August20th. Teens will receive an entry to win a prize of their choice for each book they read. The more you read, the moreyou can win. In addition to prize drawings there will literally be prizes in the pages. While reading a book you mayfind a special bookmark, coupon, or certificate redeemable for a prize. There is no pre-registration required and allTeens in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate. Please contact the Library at (203) 265-6754 for more information.School Summer Reading: We have stocked the shelves with multiple copies of the books on your school summerreading lists. Titles are also available on CD and as an audio download which can be listened to on your iPod or

burned to a CD. You can use these books towards the Teen Summer Readingprogram!Governor's Reading Challenge: Win $1,000 Toward a College SavingsAccount! This year the Governor's Reading Challenge is encouraging Teens toread a book by a Connecticut author or set in Connecticut. We have a list of allthe possibilities behind the Information Desk. Those who participate are eligi-ble to fill out an application to win $1,000 toward a college savings account.Reading logs to keep track of your books are available on our web site underthe Summer Reading caption. You may also use any books you read for thischallenge in our Teen Summer Reading Program. Good Luck!

Wallingford Library Children's Events Monarch MagicCome learn all about the lovely monarch butterfly at the Wallingford PublicLibrary on Wednesday, August 18th . We plan to have displays of the butter-fly's entire lifecycle from egg to butterfly as well as crafts for the kids. Thisdrop-in program will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Community Room.August Storytimes at the Wallingford Public LibraryItty Bitty Babies for ages 12 months and underThursdays, 1:30 p.m. on August 12 The Waddling Ones for ages 13 -24 monthsThursdays, 10:00 a.m. on August 12Ruth GaffeyHead of Children's Services - Wallingford Public Library

MidState Medical Center Announces 2010 Cancer Survivors' Day

The Cancer Center at MidState Medical Center announces its annual CancerSurvivors' Day to be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 4p.m. at Meriden's own Hubbard Park. This day is dedicated to honoring thelives of our cancer survivors, especially those treated at MidState MedicalCenter. The theme of this year's event is "The Magic of Survivorship."

Cancer survivors are encouraged to bring their family and friends to share inthe day. Activities for children include face painting, balloon animals, and cari-cature drawings. Survivors can treat themselves to a relaxing chair massage;and of course, musical entertainment and refreshments can be enjoyed by all.Featured musicians this year are Kelley and Sean Moore. Both survivors andcaregivers will share how cancer has changed their lives and offer inspirationalmessages and words of wisdom to others.

Last year Cancer Survivors' Day attracted nearly 300 people. For more infor-mation or to register for Cancer Survivors' Day, please contact the CancerCenter at MidState at 203-694-8353. Registration is preferred.

Celebrations - Email us your Celebration Photo/Message to celebrations@peoplespressnews.com. It's FREE to share any celebration!

YMCA BACKYARD SWIM LESSONS!Have the Wallingford YMCA Aquatics Staff come to you! If you or yourneighbor has a pool; we will conduct swim lessons for you at your conve-nience. The YMCA will send a swim instructor to your home to teach yourchildren and/or your neighbor's children.

Your package will include four classes that are 45 minutes long. Classescan be scheduled once or twice a week. For more information; please contactLisa Hoover at lhoover@wallingfordymca.org

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Mark. T. Sheehan's graduating class of 1985 will host its 25thclass reunion at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Meriden,CT on Friday, November 26, 2010 from 6:30-11:30 PM. Ifyou are a member of Mark T. Sheehan's graduating class of1985 and would like to attend the reunion, please visitwww.mts85.info for more information and registration forms.

ATTENTION SHEEHAN CLASS OF 85

The GolitkosSome of you reading this story may already know Bob &Carole Golitko from the Golitkos Grill at the WallingfordGardeners Market. We have been married for 40years a cele-bration shared with The Powder hill Rock festival that neverwas. But let me tell you the people still came and we sawtheir sometimes naked bodies camping out near our frontyard. We also arrived in CT with the Black Panther rally, allthis new to us. We came to Ct so my husband could attendthe Culinary Institute of America when it was in New Haven.

We were newly married having moved here from NJ .Bobhad completed his 4 years as a cook in the Navy serving inVietnam & I had completed nursing school.

We moved to Wallingford as his first job was with TheYankee Silversmith it was also my daughters' first job & theplace she was married. But I'm getting too far ahead ofmyself. We met wonderful people here who helped us growin ourselves. We met gardeners & found old recipes that

were shared with us which we still cook. I always enjoyed cooking & using fresh herbs taught to me by my grand-mother.

I grew up in an extended household as many of us did, I learned many of the things I still do today. My grandpar-ents grew vegetables & shared them with neighbors & they did the same. The wonderful scent of all kinds of ethniccooking filled the air daily.My 2 children Kira & Jarad never had commercial baby food I grew & cooked all the vegetables they ate, just like Idid. They both learned to cook standing on a small bench at our kitchen counter & I`m happy to say are excellentcooks & share recipes with us.Another of my loves is of animals. Dogs were always part of our family & still are today, all our pets have come fromthe shelter. If you don't already know our Animal Shelter named after my good friend Shirley Gianotti is the best. Wehave the most competent & caring people caring for the animals left behind. Please help them whenever you can. Iusually have some kind of fund raiser when we are cooking Breakfast in the summer stop by & support this facility.

We also give communally to Wallingford. I've taught my little ones to respect the earth & to give back also. Weplant flowers at the Emergency Shelter each year & they look forward to doing that reminding me when it's time. I letthem pick the flowers & use the local grown from the VoAg at Lyman Hall.

We recently completed a project at Cook Hill school teaching the children about recycling & composting a compostbin supplied by Wallingford Programming (and can be purchased at the market)& paid for by the Wallingford Gardenclub of which I am Vice President. You can't imagine what you can achieve by networking right here in town.

Another project I taught the children is to safe guard our rivers & streams we applied notices reminding everyonethat all the water drains down together & not to dump. It`s a reminder they never will forget as we see our signs oncatch basins every where. You too can do this in your neighborhood just ask public works.

My husband & I travel now whenever we can, he retired & I've been retired due to an illness, I always worked &missed doing so now I volunteer & teach others as I'm able. When we were kids we enjoyed the Jersey shore (not atall like it's portrayed)there is nothing like it any where. Another favorite was Lake Hopatcong in NJ we have greatmemories & continue to make more.

Make some memories today & share them with the best local news The Peoples Press.

The submission deadline for our September issue of THE PEOPLES PRESS is August 30th. Email your stories,news and events to andy@peoplespressnews.com. Email your photos and celebrations to celebrations@peoplespressnews.com. If we can help in any way please call 203-235-9333.

Bob with the grandkids

Interfaith Volunteer Care GiversVolunteers are needed to visit frail, elderly people, to shop with or for an elder,to drive an elder to and from their medical appointment, and to provide respitecare to family members caring for a loved one who needs constant care. Allthat is required is a warm, loving heart and one or two hours of your time eachweek. A two hour training session will provide you with information and basicskills to make a difference in someone's life. The next training date sponsoredby Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven is June 29th 6:30-8:30 pm IVCG office 30 Gillies Rd. Hamden. Please call IVCG at 203-230-8994 or email carenh@snet.net for more information and to register.

I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teresa

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ACROSS1. A cat's foot.4. To edit out (spoken material) froma broadcast8. Bow and ________13. Jessica Simpson's sister15. A severe recurring headache16. You _______ not smoke, it isunhealthy17. Member of "Rat Pack" & x-hus-band of Patricia Kennedy (initials)18. A slatted wooden box for storingfruit19. To become limp and drooping,as a fading flower21. Term for units of energy associ-ated with motors (initials)22. Best selling cookie introducedby Nabisco in 191225. A tutelary deity or spirit of anancient Roman household.26. Male pronoun28. Second note on musical scale29. Doctors encourage all of us todo this33. Paul Simon and ____ Garfunkel34. In Roman mythology, the twinbrother of Romulus35. Initials of radio conglomeratewith trademark of a dog listening to"his master's voice" 36. Physical hereditary units whichpass on characteristics from parentsto children39. Compass direction40. Columbus is the capital of thisMidwestern state42. John Lennon's widow43. A type of sea eagle44. A hat usually tying under thechin, worn mostly by babies46. To arrest or capture48. 365 days (abbr.)49. Indirect or understated50. An infectious disease that affectbody tissue, especially the lungs, alsoknown as consumption (abbr.)52. Jewish ceremony of male cir-cumcision53. " La ___viata" opera by Verdi54. Refresh, renovate, improve, etc.57. Pronoun used to represent aninanimate thing60. A specific period of time62. A brave person63. To perform or execute64. Marked or often walked paths66. Level; flat; without surfaceirregularities, smooth68. A group of female deer69. To cause bodily injury or painDOWN 1. Clergyman in charge of a church

2. Powdery residue left when some-thing is burned.3. Very healthy version of a commonstaple food baked into loaves (3words)4. The Liberty _____ has a crack init5. Guided or directed6. Star Wars: Episode V - "The_______ Strikes Back"7. Medicine in the form of a smalltablet8. Any unbroken part of the circum-ference of a circle9. Unusual; uncommon10. In a Christian church, the sanctu-ary11. Phrase describing a positive opti-mistic outlook (4 words)12. Shed tears14. The symbol for the elementlutetium.19. Armed hostility between nations20. This definite article is used espe-cially before a noun, with a specify-ing effect23. AT&T slogan; "_____ ___ andTouch Someone…..." (2 words)24. In baseball you're either safe or____25. Sound of mirth, merriment andrejoicing27. To make a mistake28. The usually curved or circularedge of an object30. Sci-Fi movie in which HalleBarry played "Storm" and HughJackman played "Wolverine"31. A person who engages in festivi-ties and holidays.32. Compass direction35. Steals37. Opposite of southern38. A male child41. A province of east-centralCanada45. A raised railway47. A singular stomach muscle(slang)51. An ingot, lump, or wedge ofgold or silver55. Interjection used in seeking rep-etition or confirmation of a state-ment.56. One and the other; two together58. "Don't talk to me in that ______of voice!"59. National association made up ofparents and educators61. A malt beverage, darker, heavier,and more bitter than beer65. Nazi organization that was creat-ed as Hitler's personal body guard67. Green Mountain State (abbr.)

People’s Press Crossword by Ruth Gordon Look for the answers in this issue.

Hunter's Ambulance 2 1st Annual Golf ClassicIn Memory of William Lawton & Carol Gillooly will be held TUESDAY, September 14, 2010 at The Farms Country Club, Wallingford

The Hunter's Golf Classic is held in memory of William Lawton and Carol Gillooly, who lost their lives in the line ofduty when struck by a drunk driver on September 2, 1989. This Golf Classic is the sole fundraiser for the Hunter'Scholarship Fund In Memory of William Lawton & Carol Gillooly, 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

To date, over 323 recipients have benefited from monies raised through your support of the Hunter's AmbulanceGolf Classic. These individuals, from cities and towns around the State, have been able to use the funds to pursue orfurther their education and training in the fields of Emergency Medical Services, healthcare, and related fields in theircommunities. The Memorial Fund provides financial aid for tuition, books, and license fees, as well as classroomspace, office space and training equipment to various groups involved with the training and education of these individ-uals.

For the golfers , this tournament offers fine country club course conditioning (which includes golf carts, green fees,lunch, awards dinner, recognition in the program book, gift, raffles, prizes, team awards and individual awards for longdrive - closest to line- closest to pin all for your $195 entrance fee). Trophies and gift certificates will be given to thetop winners. Raffle tickets will give chances on winning various high-valued items. Last year's raffle prizes totaledover $13,000.

Other contests include a Hole-in-One event, where the winner will receive $5,000 cash and an additional $5,000will be donated to the scholarship fund in the winner's name. Additional awards offered for other Holes-in-One. A50/50 putting challenge is also offered along with the Hunter Challenge Hole.

For further information, please contact Cliff Carlson, 203-514-5105 or cliffc@huntersamb.com or Barbara Raffile,203-514-5130 or barbarar@huntersamb.com or visit our website www.huntersamb.com and click on the golf icon.Mailing Information: Hunter's Ambulance Golf Classic, Attn: Barbara Raffile 450-478 West Main Street Meriden,CT 06451

THE DANCE OF ANGELSBy Cathy ShortBurning and passionateMoments that occurBetween earth and sky.....

Angels take flight to discoverNew and daring dreamsLeading delicate and Mysterious flowers

Into a very intense dance:The passionate Rose,The intoxicating Violet,The luminous Peony,And the seductive Lily....

A dance that guides usTo the magical trailOf this garden of stars....

When written in Chinese the word "crisis" is composed of two characters- one represents danger and the other represents opportunity. ~John F.Kennedy, address, 12 April 1959That some good can be derived from every event is a better propositionthan that everything happens for the best, which it assuredly does not.~James K. Feibleman

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Why is it that you always think you can sleep on my bed?

CELEBRATIONS

FRESH PICKED PRODUCE, SUMMER'S GREATEST JOY

By Phyllis S. Donovan

For me, one of the best things about summer is the constant availability of fresh produce. As soon as butter and sugarcorn shows up at our favorite roadside stand, you'll find us down there two or three times a week picking up severalears at a time…and there's just two of us! Unfortunately, you know what happens to the corn-fed pigs in Iowa. We haveto be careful to balance our calorie intake to make up for the overabundance of corn we consume from now right upuntil the last of it is gone from the farm stands.

Thankfully, not all of our summer favorites pack on the pounds. We also dearly love blueberries picked fresh from thefields. It's become our family's tradition these past few years to go with an assortment of our grandkids and their par-ents on a blueberry picking spree. Our youngest grandson, at 6, has become a very serious blueberry picker and is usu-ally the one who gets us all going. I'm always amazed at how those huge berries hang in bunches like grapes from thebushes just waiting to be plucked.

When I was a young girl, my sister and I would often go blueberry picking with our father in the clear-cut, second-growth areas on the hillside of our grandfather's farm. It took a lot of those tiny wild berries to fill a pail, believe me.Cultivated blueberries were just coming on the scene when I was a teenager and they discovered that the hilltop mead-ows in Blandford and Middlefield, Massachusetts in the Berkshires were the ideal places for growing them. Atlanticand Jerseys were the varietal names I remember and, like other teens in our area, we hired on as day laborers in thesummer-hot blueberry fields. We would be paid by the carrier, each of which held 12 pint baskets, which we wouldhave to fill to overflowing so none of the baskets could be seen beneath the berries. They probably got an extra coupleof pints of berries that way.. As I recall, we probably were paid only a couple of dollars per carrier and it would take usall day to pick four or five carriers so our daily wage was miniscule. But even then you could eat all the berries youwanted.

The good thing about that summer job was that I really learned how to efficiently pick blueberries. It's a job I stillenjoy and I attack it seriously. In a little over a half hour last week, I picked 14 pounds of berries by myself (mydaughter and granddaughter together picked 12 pounds and my son's family of four picked about 20.)

The problem is, 14 pounds of blueberries is an awful lot for just my husband and me to consume before they spoil.But they're easy to get rid of. I brought containers of them to the ladies who work in the Friends bookstore with me,used them on cereal every day, made blueberry pancakes and baked a blueberry buckle (coffeecake). My husband likesthem in a bowl with just milk and sugar. So we actually made short work of them after having the pleasure of pickingthem.

Sharing is the key word when it comes to summer produce because anyone who grows anything knows there isalways too much of whatever is currently in season. Because of the bunnies, skunk and raccoon in our neighborhood(and the other night I even had a fox in my back yard) I now only grow tomatoes, peppers and basil which they allseem to scorn. My tomatoes are just starting to get ripe so, with the basil, we'll be having a lot of those now.A co-worker at the bookstore brought in a huge bag of gorgeous summer squash last week to share. What a treat!

Summer squash is another of my summertime favorites. Of course, I won't turn up my nose at the zucchini my daugh-ter brings to us from her husband's garden.

Our son who moved from New York City to Ridgefield a couple years ago and is now reveling in his ongoing "coun-try fix," has planted his own backyard garden this year and, although he has persistent deer come by to poke their nosesover the garden fence to sample his tomatoes, he's been growing some wonderful big straight cucumbers which heshares with us.

We never know what treasures folks will be sharing with us next. So as summer yields its abundance of wonderfulproduce, we're making the most of all gardeners' compulsion to share the fruits (and veggies) of their labor. It's reallygreat!

Baran's Kenpo KarateProfessional Instruction at its finest.Baran's Kenpo Karate instructors are trained professionals at teaching thecharacter building traits that develop black belts from the inside out; focus,discipline, self-control and perseverance to name a few. You won't find stu-dent instructors at our school. We maintain a staff of highly skilled, thorough-ly educated adult professionals to give you the very best in martial arts edu-cation.

Baran's Kenpo Karate is a member of Black Belt Schools International.This highly acclaimed organization helps us stay up-to-date on the latest andmost effective self-defense techniques, teaching methods, nutrition and exer-cise science. Some of the most recognized schools in the country belong toBlack Belt Schools International because of the high quality instruction pro-vided in these areas. Baran's Kenpo Karate instructors are tops in the industryand are experts in what we do. We are on a constant quest to be the best, soour students can always expect the very best in martial arts training.Our Kids Are All WinnersBaran's Kenpo Karate is designed as a personal development system as wellas a self-defense system.Our classes are filled with excitement yet focused on developing the inner qualities of a champion. Learning builds asense of accomplishment. With each new accomplishment a student's self-confidence grows, and confidence is the firststep in the empowerment of a person's physical and mental abilities.

Once we begin to develop a student's self-confidence, we are then able to instill the values of respect, courtesy, hon-esty, perseverance, and integrity that are the foundation of martial arts dating back thousands of years.

Furthermore, your child will develop perseverance, which is a non-quitting spirit to overcome life's obstacles.Instilling a non-quitting spirit helps a child over come challenges, to succeed in the face of adversity, and to be a goalsetter, and a goal getter.

These combined physical and character foundations that Baran's Kenpo Karate develops helps children excel in theiracademic life, sports, and social environment. It ensures that they will have the confidence in themselves and the char-acter to make the right decisions when confronted with negative peer pressure. They will be leaders not followers.No One Sits on the Bench at Baran's Kenpo KarateAt Baran's Kenpo Karate our instructors are there to guide, instruct, and motivate each child to be the best that they canbe. It can be heartbreaking for a child to sit on the bench because he or she is not "good enough" to make the team.How sad it is that this world has placed this type of negative pressure on our youth at such an early age.

We believe that in order to build a champion kid, a coach needs to understand that each child has his or her ownunique abilities. Our program allows your child to find the inner-strength and confidence to know they can achieveanything they put their minds to.

We are located at 21 North Plains Industrial Road in Wallingford. Our phone number is 203-949-9660 and our web-site is www.baranskenpo.com .

Getting Kids To VolunteerClean Out the Closet - Kids can start their volunteer careers right at home. Many kids grow like beanstalks and, as aresult, quickly outgrow their clothing. While some parents might want to keep those clothes for younger brothers andsisters, parents who know they won't be having any more children should encourage their kids to donate their clothingto a local charity. Kids can pick through their wardrobes and choose items they have outgrown to donate to a nearbychurch, clothing bank or shelter. Parents can lend a hand and explain to kids that their old winter coat will now gotoward helping another child stay warm, instilling a valuable lesson that helping others feels good.

Work at the Local Food Bank - Food banks often need volunteers, and volunteers are welcomed in all shapes and sizes.The local food bank is a great place to teach kids about the less fortunate, and kids might even enjoy interacting withother volunteers and the people they serve at the food bank.

Did You Know?Solar eclipses occur fairly frequently, typically two to five times per year. Onepossible explanation as to why this fact may surprise people is due to the rela-tively small area of the ground covered totally during a solar eclipse. Unlike alunar eclipse, which covers roughly half of Earth's surface, a solar eclipseonly covers a few miles in width. Although human beings have spent millen-nia associating solar eclipses with doom, no such evidence exists to suggestsuch theories are accurate. What's more, no evidence exists supporting thetheory that solar eclipses can have a profound physical effect on the humanbody.

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CELEBRATIONS

WPAA-TV Awarded Matching Grant - match means we need youThe Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has awarded WPAA (Wallingford Public Access Association)-TV

a $2500 matching grant to help cover the cost of fire safety installations in their new home at 28 So. Orchard St. Thegrant was made possible through unrestricted funds, such as the George L. Fox Fund, established by bequest for broadcharitable purposes. The station airs programs and announcements created by residents of Wallingford, CT.

The matching grant is designed to encourage awareness and support of this local knowledge resource. The public isinvited to show its support by mailing contributions to the station or registering at iGive.com/wpaa. The goal is to get500 supporters registered at iGive.com/wpaa by October 2nd Celebrate Wallingford Day. When you register AND shop,WPAA-TV will get $5.00 plus a percentage of what you spend at no cost to you. Supporters will get emails about the700 participating stores and potential money saving opportunities on future purchases. Please consider registering atiGive.com/wpaa and telling others about this charity shopping opportunity and matching grant.

A few volunteers have now logged over 2000 hours of sweat equity building & painting walls, installing electric,plumbing, HVAC and cleaning - each day bringing WPAA-TV closer to a re-open date. Already new producers andshows are in development (more about that next month). Plans for a theater group to do performances in our new blackbox theater space on Celebrate Wallingford Weekend are in the works. WPAA-TV is looking forward to developingpartnerships with civic groups for use of the community space.

If you register at iGive.com/wpaa and give WPAA-TV your email address, please stop by WPAA-TV's new homeduring Celebrate Wallingford Weekend to get a free eco-friendly shopping bag as a thank-you.

WPAA-TV airs programs and announcements created by residents of Wallingford on Comcast channel 18, ATT U-verse channel 99, and their live video channel available on the internet. .

Contact WPAA-TV at wpaatv@gmail.com about partnerships or mail matching contributions to WPAA-TV 28 So.Orchard St. Wallingford. 06492 Your Town -Your Station.

Helping Hands Thrift StoreHelping Hands Thrift Store will help you s-t-r-e-t-c-h your dollars further during the whole month of August!

Great sales like all summer clothing for only $1.00 each, Clearance of summer jewelry just 50cents- $2.00Clearance purses- $1.00 each, Clearance shoes- $1.00 a pair (many are new and name brands!) 60% off the markedprice on selected knick knacks and glassware. Christmas is coming- save 50% on holiday home decorations! Picturesand frames are always 50% off the marked price. Linen sale-50% offAll the above sales will be happening at different times of the month so stop by often to see which sales are going on!Plus a sale of 50% off the new clothing rack will be happening in August. We have many brand new clothing items,shoes, purses that are famous brand names at all times as well as our slightly used ones.

Different items are put out everyday to give you a larger selection of merchandise at very affordable prices.Remember us when you are in need of different furniture, household items, collectibles, knick knacks, linens, books,

toys, jewelry, clothing, baby needs, home health care items, electronics, music cds, dvds or vhs tapes, albums, cassettetapes, small appliances and more!

We offer FREE pick up in the local area for furniture in clean, unstained, un- ripped condition as well as large appli-ances or electronics in good working condition, please call the store for details.

Donations are accepted at the store from 9a.m.- 3p.m. Tues- Sat only based on available storage room.Sorry, we are no longer accepting summer clothing.

Helping Hands Thrift Store is proud to be associated with the Chrysalis Inc. which is for victims of domestic vio-lence. Your donations help us to continue to help others and as always we thank you for your donations and for shop-ping at our store.

We accept cash, debit, MasterCard and Visa for all your purchases. Please remember we are open at 9a.m. and closesharply at 4:30p.m. Tues- Sat. Don't forget every Wed. is our fill a bag of clothing (we provide the bag) for only $5.00per bag with a limit of 4 bags per customer. Helping Hands Thrift Store is located at 22 North Turnpike Road inWallingford and our phone number is 203 284-0300. K.C. would love to meet you!

Time to start thinking pink MidState Medical Center Announces its Pink Partini Fashion ShowIt's that time of year again, time to start thinking pink! MidState Medical Center is delighted to announce its highly

anticipated Pink Partini Fashion Show to be held on Thursday, October 14, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In 2008, MidState hosted a sold out event with 800 guests.

Governor M. Jodi Rell is the event's honorary chair, and back by popular demand, Channel 3's Scot Haney will serveas the fashion show's emcee. This exciting evening will be filled with fabulous fashions, family and fun. Cancer sur-vivors, hospital employees, their children, dignitaries, physicians and hospital administrators will all walk the runway.Fashions are courtesy of Kimberly Boutique, with stores in West Hartford & the Guilford Green, The Dressing Room inWallingford, Kuboo's, a children's boutique in West Hartford, the Red Door Boutique in East Hampton and ModernFormals of Meriden, North Haven and Southington, with hair design by Salon Nathaniel in Meriden and makeup byMotives.

Our 2010 Pink Ribbon Sponsor is Medical Oncology & Hematology P.C. Tickets are $65.00 per person. All proceedsdirectly benefit the MidState Cancer Center. For more information, please contact Tina Fabiani in the hospital'sDevelopment office at 203-694-8744.

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CELEBRATIONSSome Observations on Back to Schoolby Ernie LarsenSeems to me I saw the first 'Back to School' (BTS) sales on the 3rd of July. Yep, just about 2 weeks after school let out

for the summer. Well, maybe students finished and were let out earlier where I happened to be that day; the new Rite-Aid store in Damariscotta, Maine. Even though, it's just like Christmas, when the XMAS stuff is on the shelves justafter Labor Day, or so it seems. Why not just sell any holiday related items all year round? To me it seems that wouldnot be too far fetched the way it's done now - but I reckon that would upset the retail biz; after all it is a bit of anunconventional concept: OK it is a a bad idea-'never mind'.

Getting back to the subject at hand seems like just about any store you step into has some sort of BTS items - forsure you need the handy economy size (whose economy?) 36 pack of chips/pretzels/popcorn; these are touted to be justthe right size for the lunchbox and have been processed to be free of Trans-Fat, however I'm sure they pack a few calo-ries and a bit of sodium. Anyway, there's lots more food items that are being hawked under the guise of BTS necessi-ties; a slew of gotta have it stuff, juice boxes, processed 'meal kits', after school snacks. The majority of this 'stuff' isnot really that nutritious - when I was younger after school snacks were bananas, apples, pears and grapes; unless Momhad baked that day - then it was milk and cookies or brownies, hermits, cookie bars. Back in the 50's and 60's we did-n't have juice boxes - or Jeno's pizza rolls or anything in that genre although I do remember TWINKIES, not sure ifMom bought those or we got them at Dumark's market up on the corner of Atkins St. and Baldwin Avenue. As I men-tioned fresh fruit of some type was always available and through the years I have made a point of always havingbananas in the larder; I really like bananas!

Another practice I never could figure out is how students and their guardians/care-givers etc. determined what tobuy in the line of school supplies without having yet stepped into their new classroom? In today's newspaper (8/1)there is an ad insert for STAPLES® - the office supply/stationery etc. store. The top items on the front page, under theBTS savings banner, are binders, 5 tab dividers, a laptop computer and a deal for a free ream of paper. So if you needany of that stuff they have it and at a really good price. I started to peruse the flyer and aside from the backpacks,pens, pencils, paper clips, glue sticks, assorted calculators from a few dollars to over a C-note. Continuing, the nextpage showed notebook/composition books, whats the difference, PostIt notes, calendars, book covers (remember mak-ing them from brown paper grocery bags?) and of all things a protractor.

I bet a lot of the younger set wouldn't know a protractor it it were drawing an acute angle on one of their bodyparts. And if you felt ambitious a couple of items over you could get a 10-piece math kit for only a dollar more, theprotractor alone was a dollar. So, if you thought you would be geometrically challenged - spend the other buck, it'sonly your parent's money, right? There are quite a few more items in the flyer and I'm not going to list them all - how-ever along with a protractor what the heck does someone need glue sticks in their basic supplies for school? Thinkabout it - if I were heading to a class I'd bring a notebook and pen/pencil and an assignment/date book.

What would you have to glue? Oh, I just thought of something - maybe a creation you drew with your protractor.Well, it's just an observation. In a Back to School tab in the local daily paper today, there was an article on shoppingsmart for school supplies. The last sentence mentioned asking the students' upcoming new teacher for a list of suppliesthe youngster might need. It also mentioned that many teachers have Web Pages listing these items - not a bad idea.And while you're shopping for your children or if you don't have children - Beat the Street, Larry Pellietier's group iscollecting school supplies for those who are mighn not have the means to procure the materials they may need forschool. So why not pick up two of everything and fill a bag for Larry's charity. Just drove by Walgreen's and they havesome really good BTS supply deals - for a $5 spot you could fill a good size bag. I'll be packing a bag of goodies myelf- how about you?

Now that the children are well heeled with pens, pencils, notebooks and the like I have a question - I live on a streeton which many students walk to school. Day to day I see many of them walking to school empty handed. Not a book,backpack, binder or glue stick in view. And where I worked up on Liberty Street, full time for 9 years, also a mainthoroughfare to a couple of schools - the same occurrence - what happened to all those school supplies? Or aren't booksused anymore? I will admit that there were a couple of students that went to the elementary school in the neighborhoodand they had backpacks that were usually so unwieldy and heavy you wondered what they were packing; must havebeen all the extra glue sticks and binders! Really, do these children study - or are they just putting in their time andwaiting for graduation and hitting the job market, as it were? I know when my two were in school and myself manyyears ago always had homework.

I know that in Meriden schools homework is mandatory with guidelines and everything - although the teacher is theadministrator of the assignments and some may follow the rules and some interpret them to their own liking. Are allthese students who have homework completing it during school hours? Students, throngs of them with nary a tome inhand or anywhere else walking back and forth to school. Are parents asking "Hey, where are your books?" Do theyknow what their offspring are studying? Have they been to the Open House events hosted by the schools? What areMeriden parents roles in the education of today? Do parents understand the curriculum and subjects that their childrenare studying? This could get into a whole other subject about the many variables that make up the ratings these studentsare expected to achieve at each grade level. But back to the original statement - where did all the BTS supplies go?This really mystifies me, not the supplies - but the students not carrying any books or anything else!

Wouldn't it be a hoot if little Jill and Johnny get to school on the first day and the teacher asks "where are your gluesticks" naw, not going to happen; and just to let you know - I'm still not getting the need or importance of glue sticks.

Hey, and don't forget Beat the Street and their good works.Adios!P.S. retirement is great - been over a month now - rising at the crack of Noon - doing what I want, when I want - glad

the weather changed - that humidity was really annoying me - now I can get in some trout fishing...

Cups runneth over at Holy Joe's CaféThanks to the First CongregationalChurch in Wallingford, U.S. soldiersare enjoying fresh cups of coffee,sent from home and served with loveby over 125 Chaplains deployed inKuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

In the past four years, Holy Joe'sCafé has shipped over tons of coffeeto military outpost oversees.Chaplains use the coffee to set upcoffee urns or make-shift cafes wheremilitary personnel can take a break,find peace and quiet or converse witha chaplain.

Chaplain Karen Meeker called thedonations of coffee and supplies from

Holy Joe's "a miracle in our midst." She helped operate a coffeehouse called the "Lighthouse" while serving at BagramAirbase in Afghanistan. "Thank-you so much for your generosity", she said in an e-mail to Thomas Jastermsky whoruns Holy Joe's Café. "Some 1,500 cups of coffee were served the first night the Lighthouse opened in 2008. At the air-base, hundreds, hundreds of troops passed through day and night on their way to and from dangerous missions"

"A warm cup of coffee and a place to sit down for a moment is a tremendous comfort to our troops fighting theenemy in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan," she wrote. "You are making a difference in the lives of our young menand women in uniform."

Churches and individuals can get involved by dropping off regular ground coffee in bags or a monetary donation tothe First Congregational Church, 23 South Main St. Wallingford from 9-5pm. For more information, please callThomas Jastermsky at [203] 859-0031, e-mail: tom@ holyjoescafe.org or visit our website: www.holyjoescafe.org.

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant.~Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus), Satires

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The Wallingford Garden Club and Wallingford Center Inc presents the2010 Gardener’s Market Saturday mornings 9:00-12:00 Aug through Sept25th at the Railroad Station Green, routes 5 and 150. Offered will beplants, flowers, produce, home crafts, baked items and other goodies.Gardening advice and plant clinic are available.

Home crafters participating are: Anne Bailly with gift items, RoseBonito with prints and designs, Larry & Diane Bradley with home/gardencrafts, Nancy Eddy with catnip toys/mats, Bev Keener with dried floralsin mini pots, Francine LaFontaine with framed prints/notes, Liz McGrathwith afgans/scarves, Nancy Paull with quilts/bags/aprons, Frank Totz with3-4 paper tole, Rose Marano with silk florals, Joan Stegner withenvelopes, Marg Dubuc with quilts/blankets, Rudy Raccio with craftitems, Tiffany Firebaugh with macramé plant holders, Rachel Wasilewskiwith sewn crafts/bags, Anita Cioffi with sewn crafts/bags, KathiePlaskiewicz with shawls/handbags, Debra Sorcinelli with signs, MariaSavio with votives, lighted glass cubes and Sue Haas for homemade all natural soaps and balms. Next Feature: Jewelry ArtisansPlease check the market website for updated information at: www.wallingfordgardenersmarket.com

CELEBRATIONS

A Place Where People In Need Come! Now Masters Manna Is In Need Will You Help?

Masters Manna Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen for those that have not been there or even needed anything.Where do we begin .I can only speak from personal experiences which is seeing all kinds of people coming and

walking in the doorways of Masters Manna here in Wallingford.They come from all walks of life some homeless, others just lost a job, others because they cannot afford to buy

food and so many other real reasons.Times have come hard for many people in our community .Sometimes we do not see them.This could be your neighbor next store, or a person walking down the street.Many times we keep a blind eye to the plight of others as if they do not exist but they do.It could be you or even me in there shoes one day.Masters Manna has become in Wallingford a beacon of hope for many to get back on there feet. The Food Pantry

has grown since the days of being in a basement in a Church over 4 years ago, and then a Store Front on Route 5 notthat long ago after that.

Now the Pantry and Soup Kitchen have been operating in a much larger facility then ever before at 46 North PlainsIndustrial Rd here in Wallingford which has been there home for over a year. Which includes now a Free Book sectionfor those in needs who like to read on many different subjects. They also have a clothing Section for Men and Womenwho cannot afford to buy something new.Diapers are provided for Mothers who need them.Haircuts are given freely for those who cannot afford one.Other services provided are a Community Health Care Clinic.Which provides Free Medical and Dental care to the uninsured those who really cannot afford the cost of a Dentist or aDoctor thanks to CHC (Community Health Care) which Masters Manna is a part of.Now even with all the past support of monetary donations funds have been low to keep this vital operation afloat.

Here's a list of things you can do to get involved with Masters Manna located on 46 North Plains Industrial Rd herein Wallingford.1.)Donate Money is on top of the list which will help keep the electric going ,pay the rent each month and otherimportant area's and operations.2.) Become a volunteer .How does this work just come on down to Masters Manna's office and you will be warmlygreeted .Maybe you enjoy helping people during Pantry hours shop for a weeks worth of food to keep them from starv-ing. They need escorts to be with Shoppers during Pantry hours.3.)The Soup Kitchen area .Do you enjoy serving people food?, keeping the kitchen clean?, and or is cooking is yourthing? .Then you should come in and find out how to get involved.4.) Stocking the Shelves. The Pantry does not have enough people to help with organizing our Warehouse and the frontfood area .This includes unloading trucks when we get food from the Connecticut Food Bank each week and from oth-ers. 5.) Masters Manna really needs a Walk-in Cooler 8x8 or 12x12 in good condition and a Walk-in Freezer is needed forall the Frozen product that comes in .If you have one or both of these in good condition contact Masters Manna . 6.) Food Companies If you have a Food Company that wishes to donate weekly or monthly everything from Dairy toMeat then contact the Food Pantry and will be glad to accept your help in this area. You can deliver it to them orarrangements can be made and Masters Manna will pick it up.

Masters Manna serves over 400 plus families per week and continues to have new families coming in every day theFood Pantry is open. All of this has put great strain on operating day to day. With more families coming in operationalcosts increase.

So get involved its easy to do and the rewards of helping others is endless just knowing you have put a smile onsome families face.

You can also checkout the website and help Masters Manna get 50,000 dollars from the Pepsi Refresh project .IfMasters Manna gets the most votes then a grant will be donated to them for 50,000 dollars.Here is the site to cast yourvote for Masters Manna http://mastersmanna.org/grant.shtml

To become involved in Masters Manna Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen call 203-678-3042 or stop by weekdays 9 AMto 4 PM to find out how to help .

MID-WEEK OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT COMES TO DOWNTOWN MERIDENAt noon there will be music on the green in downtown Meriden brought to you by Sandman Productions along with ahost of local merchants. While listening to music and getting reacquainted with your downtown, enjoy special picniclunch specials prepared for you by three of our culinary sponsors.

Prepare yourself for 12 weeks of entertainment free of charge. The music spans all styles and eras of music fromswing to jazz to top 40 cover music and more.

If you're concerned with where to park….not to worry! There is free parking at lots on Colony St. and Church St.and of course the old Hub just on the other side of the tracks. And if you're early enough you should be able to get twohour validated parking in the garage behind the green off Grove St. or in the Butler St. parking lot.

Now you don't have any excuse for not showing up to take advantage of the best family fair starting WednesdayJune 9th and running straight through the summer till August 25th. Bring a blanket or folding chair and a friend andprepare to be entertained.

A listing of dates and musical entertainment will be available at sponsor locations and selected retailers.

Kids Make the Ideal VolunteersFew things can be as refreshing as the attitude of a child. The exuberance many kids exhibit makes them the ideal vol-unteers, as kids can brighten up a room in ways adults rarely can.

Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us. ~Rainer Maria RilkeProblems are only opportunities with thorns on them. ~Hugh Miller, Snow on the Wind

WALLINGFORD CONNECTICUTHAPPINESS CLUB

Date & Time: Meetings are held on the Last Tuesday of each month, from -7:00- 9:00 P.M.Place: Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT - Ruuz Rees BuildingAdmission is free and all are welcome.Jim & Chris Rinere are the facilitators. E-mail Chris at: crinere@comcast.net

For additional info or questions, contact Jim at: (203) 985-5994

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CELEBRATIONS

I’m purchasing my new helmet from the Meriden Health Department forsafety on my bike rides!

CELEBRATIONS

All Children deserve to be exposed to music. "When is the music coming?" A voice comes from near my waist. "We're making the music!" I reply, looking around atmy group of moving, merrily singing preschoolers. "No," she persists, "I mean the real music, not us." Why are thereso many children who don't believe in their own power to be musicians, to indulge in the joy of spontaneous, unbridledsong?

The first, most important question is, are all children musical? The answer is a resounding yes! The building blocksof music are within us all from birth. Watch a baby shake a rattle or bang a spoon, intent on the sound they are produc-ing. Toddlers dip and wriggle, responding to music they hear, and explore with delight the entire range of their vocal-izations, from deep growls to siren squeals. The great composer, Rossini, said, "The language of music is common toall generations and nations; it is understood by everybody, since it is understood with the heart." So why do so many ofus as adults assume that music is somehow the special providence of a few gifted individuals, rather than the birthrightof all?

Part of the reason lies in our own understanding of musical ability and how it develops. In early childhood, musicand language development mirror each other. We don't expect baby to begin by speaking full, clear sentences; we hangon every coo, every babbled syllable, and proclaim, "She's trying so hard to talk!" We respond, and baby is rewardedfor their efforts, and encouraged to continue. The preschooler, picking up a book and finding familiar letters or creatinga story from the pictures, is cuddled, read to, and hears their proud parent tell friends and family, "He really loves toread!" Which of us would casually laugh and say, in a child's hearing, "Well, I guess he'll just never learn to read; I surecan't"? Music has its beginnings in musical 'babble' as well- clanging pots and pans with a spoon to discover beat, orsinging fragments of words or melody before developing a reliable sense of pitch. Whether or not these children contin-ue their musical explorations and development depends on the response they get from their valued parents and care-givers. Do you sit on the floor and break into song, clapping along with the beat your child is producing? Or have youturned to a friend with a smile and a shrug, saying, "Well, she's just like her mother; I can't carry a tune either."

Personal musical expression, in our culture, has become separated from our daily lives. What does it teach our chil-dren, if every time we want music for them we reach for a video or CD? Like my young friend in class, we risk send-ing the message that only that is 'real music', not achievable by a small person without benefit of a backup band, flashycostumes, and a recording contract.

But why is it so important to encourage musical expression in babies and young children? Music has benefits thatreach far beyond performance. Whether clapping, walking, bouncing a ball, or cutting with scissors, a sense of steadybeat will assist a child in moving with grace and confidence. The rhythms and sounds of sung language aid in develop-ing speech fluidity and expressiveness. Patterns in music and movement have been shown in studies to develop neuralconnections that can later be used to understand pattern and sequence in math and science. Other studies have foundbenefits that include improved emotional expression, social skills, and nonverbal reasoning. So, with all of the signspointing towards including music making in the lives of the very young, how do we go about it?

Children need to be offered the tools for musical exploration, freedom to make choices and offer input, and a loving,attentive adult model for uninhibited enjoyment of music making. Sing with and for your child often- don't worry ifyou usually sing in the opera or in the shower, sing! Add nonsense sounds for more fun and additional language playvalue. Having an assortment of small percussion instruments offers a variety of tone qualities and a chance for playtogether, but at home you can and should supplement with 'found' instruments-perhaps brush-style hair curlers to rubtogether, pot lid cymbals to crash, or glasses of water to tap with a spoon. Most importantly, move! Children learnthrough movement- dance high and low, with short pokes or long glides, on tiptoe or with stomping feet; let them learnmusical concepts by expressing them with their whole selves. Don't limit you and your child's explorations to tradition-al children's recordings- why not sample some new styles together? Maybe jazz, classical, Eastern, or bluegrass musicwill be just the sound to excite your own inner musician.

Today we recognize the benefits of early learning; music, with its impact on so many parts of development and itsinnate appeal to young children, should be a natural and joyous element of every child's life, beginning as early as pos-sible. By overcoming our own notions of who 'ought' to make music, we can bring to our children the gift of a lifetimeof confidence in their own ability to learn and create- a gift that belongs to every child.

To find out about programs that will benefit you and your child please contact Miss Sandie at Keys & Strings MusicStudio/Kindermusik with Sandie. 203.265.1500 www.musicboxwithsandie.com

Did You Know?Arguably the most widely known song in the English language, "Happy Birthday to You" is credited to a pair ofKentucky sisters. Mildred J. Hill, a schoolteacher, and her sister, Dr. Patty Smith Hill, a principal at the school whereMildred taught, both get credit for writing and composing a song titled "Good Morning to All." Patty Hill is creditedwith the lyrics and Mildred with the music for the song, which was first published in 1893 in the book "Song Storiesfor the Kindergarten." However, many previous songs with very similar lyrics predated "Good Morning to All," includ-ing "Happy Greetings to All" by Horace Waters. Initially, the Hill sisters' song had nothing to do with birthdays. Infact, one legend suggests that Patty Hill was not even responsible for altering the original lyrics, which were meant as amorning greeting to Mildred Hill's kindergarten students. One theory suggests Mildred Hill's own students altered thelyrics during classroom birthday parties. While" Happy Birthday to All" was published in 1935, there remains somecontroversy as to who wrote the lyrics pertaining to birthdays. After accepting a position as the head of the Departmentof Kindergarten Education at Columbia University's Kindergarten College, Patty Hill learned Robert H. Coleman hadpublished the song with a second verse added. That second verse is the "Happy Birthday to All" verse. Upon publishingof the second verse, Patty Hill, whose sister Mildred had passed away in 1916, took Coleman to court over the copy-right issue of the song, eventually winning. Oddly enough, controversy over the song continued into the 21st century,when the issue of copyright remained a legal question.

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It's just a stroller…By Dawn BrownIt's just a stroller, so why has it taken me three long years to get rid of the darn thing? It's not like it is a family heir-loom or even a piece of our family history that you can't bear to discard, or in some strange way is it? All I know is thatI met this stroller and I was in love. I was deeply and truly in love. Sounds crazy I know, but if you have multiple chil-dren then you get it. Right from the start you get it with no need for explanation. It was a moment of delight when thisstroller had finally arrived.

Little did I realize what having triplets plus a two and a half year old would really mean for our family. I clearlyheard them utter the words "we see three heartbeats, three!" in the Doctors office nine years ago. I'm not sure what Iexactly thought at the time though, but I do remember swirls of college tuition costs in my head. I think I responded"are you sure?", as I could only sit stunned looking at the sonogrampicture. I couldn't believe our luck. It wasn't what we had planned, but we were unconditionally and full-heartedly fol-lowing through with this enormous and unbelievable adventure that we were just thrust into. We were having triplets....We brought home three sweet and perfect babies from the hospital to a house that suddenly seemed too small and thechaos soon began. A schedule of constant feedings, night-times of very little sleep, and an assembly line of diapers anddressing, of bouncing and swinging, of loving and emotional bonding ensued. At the time I had given little thought asto how I would logistically get to places with newborn triplets and a toddler. I probably gave it some thought, but I wasjust simply too busy or too tired to figure that out. I'd think about that later. It was also wintertime and being the para-noid parents that we were best we weren't chancing getting the babies sick. For three months we were like shut-ins. I'mnot even kidding, we didn't bring them out and we let few people in. The "what if's" ran rampant in our worried minds.We had to protect these precious babies and their big brother, who could also pass on some terrible cold or worse.

But the day finally came for all of us to venture out into the world once again. One of our first steps was going to beback to the hospital where the babies were born. I decided to take them to New BritainGeneral for a quick visit to see the doctors and nurses who were involved in their birth. Not having a triple stroller, as Iknew we were receiving one as a gift, I had to make due for the time being. No bigdeal I thought as I strapped one baby into a front carrier and laid the other two into a single stroller. It was a tight fit. Iquickly realized that this didn't work well at all. It also caused a lot of onlookers who wanted to see just how manybabies I actually had in there. I felt like a circus side show while I tried to navigate that hallway. With babies scream-ing, I could hardly slip by discretely and ended up causing more of a scene than need be. That was the last time I wouldattempt transportation until I got the stroller.

We went through one stroller meant for young babies, which the triplets quickly outgrew. Now what? We couldn'tkeep them in this stroller that seemed to be shrinking before our very eyes. The babies were now toddlers and theywere toddlers with occasional tantrums. They were starting to hit each other over the head with rattles and toys and pulleach others hair. Sadly, they took their frustration of being in this stroller out on each other and it wasn't a pretty sight.We thought maybe, just maybe they were ready to walk on their own and have a bit more freedom?....So, the nextoption for going out with them and still keeping them safe seemed to be the child harnesses, which work well for manyfamilies. I gave it an honest try, but I felt like a dog walker and not a very good one at that. Not only did they tangle upwith each other, but they tried to take off in different directions and would cry with frustration when "the pack" would-n't follow suit. Again, not the best sight to be seen. We needed another stroller, one that gave them more space fromeach other, one that kept them from escaping and one that I could navigate turns with the growing and heavy brood.You can't go through life walking straight forever and dreading left and right hand turns. It's just not normal to live likethat. We found a solution in a stroller that could go over curbs like nobody's business and you could even take left and

right hand turns with your eyes closed if you wanted. The thing could doanything... I must have taken a thousand pictures of the kids in it. I took pic-tures of them wearing their Halloween costumes, wearing matching Fourth ofJuly outfits and carrying American flags, walking our oldest son to school onhis very first day of Kindergarten and First grade. Whatever the occasion, Igot a picture of it and of them. Each picture more precious than the onebefore.

I now know why it has taken me so long to say "goodbye" to this sillyinanimate object. It may just be a stroller at first glance, but for me it broughtback one thing that I missed since having my triplets andthat was a sense offreedom. To go anywhere, to do anything at any time in any place. That's atremendous feeling. Today my sweet babies are no longer babies. Alreadyover eight years old, there is clearly no stopping them. They are constantly onthe go, but they did stop one last time for a final picture with the stroller thatholds so many precious memories for their mom.. You see it isn't just astroller, any old stroller.... but for us it is a piece of our past. It holds fondmemories of every place that we visited and everything that we did as a fami-ly when our babies were just "babies". I have recently come to grips withpulling this thing out of the attic, dusting it off, and saying good-bye to ourold "friend". You see, even without it our incredible family adventure contin-ues and our memories live on forever.

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MY YOUTHFUL DAYS FISHINGby Francis W. LappertI was 12 years old and my young brother was 10 when our father told us to catch a can of night crawlers and he wouldtake us bullhead fishing at Meremere Reservoir. We did so, and he rigged up several tarred drop lines, as he didn't haveany fishing poles. We took off and walked to the north end of the reservoir, as this was his favorite spot to catch a messof bullheads. We followed a path down the west side until he came to his favorite spot. Each of our lines was about 60feet long with a two-ounce sinker on the end to help us throw it out. Our father, who was an expert with the line, caughtthe first fish, a nice one about 12 inches long. After dealing with several tangled lines, my brother and I got the hang ofit and managed to get several fish, added to what our father caught, we quit when we had a dozen. Our mother friedthem up the next day for supper. After a few more trips with him, he let us go by ourselves. At that time Meremere hada great quantity of small-mouth bass. We asked our older brother, who was an expert fisherman, what would be the bestbait to catch them. He told us small green frogs or crayfish. He said the best place to catch the frogs was in the swampfor their food. The crayfish we could get in the reservoir by lifting up flat stones along the shore. We both supplied ourfamily with many a fish dinner. I've got to mention the fact that the park seemed to be a breeding ground for the copper-head snakes. We killed many of them even where the swimming pool now stands. Quite a few years later, when fishingby myself on the west side of the reservoir among the huge rocks on the shore, I had a dozen small frogs in my baitpail. I had just landed a nice two-pound bass and was reaching for the pail in back of me for another frog to bait thehook. My hand froze in mid-air for there in back of the pail was a large copperhead. I reached for a nearby rock, but hesaw me move, and slithered down among the rocks. Needless to say, I got away from there fast. The area betweenHubbard Park and the south end of the reservoir seemed to hold most of the snakes. I have never encountered a rat-tlesnake in all my hiking in these woods, but my sister Rose killed a 42- inch rattler while waking in the woods near thehalfway house we call Fair View. It had eight buttons. I recall in later years someone introduced large-mouth bass andalso pickerel to Meremere reservoir. The fishing improved tremendously. I once caught a seven-pound twelve-ouncebass on a black jitterbug plug fishing at night. I would like to mention also that Peregrine Falcons used to nest on thecrags on the west side of the reservoir and once saw one carrying a large snake in its talons back to its nest on the cliff.There also used to be the red-tail hawks that were always trying to get one of our chickens in the backyard, but ourfather chased them away with his 12-gauge shotgun. A final note: Meriden has five water supply reservoirs, two of themteeming with fish, Meremere and Broad Brook. It's tragic not one of them is a not available to local fishermen.

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Home CountrySlim Randles"It's just not the same," said Steve. "I don't care what you want to call it, it

just isn't the same thing any more.""But it does make sense," said Doc. "I personally think catch-and-release

fishing is a good thing. Hey, how many fish can a guy eat, anyway? This way,we have all the fun of catching them, and then we turn them loose and catch'em again later, if they're stupid enough to fall for the same bait."

We sucked down some more coffee and got refilled. Doc put his hand overhis cup when Loretta came by. He's trying to cut back on the caffeine. He'snot a kid any more, of course.

"Catch-and-release fishing," said Dud, in his most pontifical voice, "is hereto stay. It is the future. It guarantees us that we will always have a good sup-ply of fish. I don't mind crimping the barbs on my hooks at all."

He made an arm gesture not unlike those made by Hitler when stirring upthe masses.

"From this day forth," Dud said, "the world will see that catch-and-releasewill bring forth hundreds of fish, thousands of fish, untold millions upon mil-lions of fish where before there was simply (his voice quieted right here) afew. A vagrant few. A piddly selection of piscatorial beasts gracing ourstreams and ponds."

Dud was in rare form for just three cups of coffee here at the Mule Barn cof-fee shop.

"Yea, verily," he said, waving his spoon, "just take Lewis Creek, that lastbastion of the monster of the deep … The Lunker. With catch-and-release, hecan get married and have pups and replenish his part of the earth. We'll beoverrun with lunkers."

"But it's still not the same," said Steve, in his cowboy manner. "I went outand hooked a big one and took its picture and turned it loose, but it wasn't thesame as being able to weigh it and measure it."

"How big was it?" asked Doc."Hard to say, Doc," Steve said, "but the picture weighed six and a half

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The Wallingford Rotary Club awarded grants, totalling $24,000, to worthyorganizations on Wednesday, July 28th. The event was held at Brother'sRestaurant in Wallingford.Pictured are some of the recipients:Kevin Buno, Wallingford Rotary President with Glenn Proctor -Wallingford Project Graduation , Roberta Clouet - We Care:WallingfordEarly Childhood Alliance, Linda Adamo - Holiday for Giving, DrewVilardi, CT Jammers, Mary Canty - Tri Town Special Olympics, LizMitchell - Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, Evangeline MendozaBourgeois - Escuela Guadalupana de Musica and Rotarian Roz Gallagher,coordinator of the event.

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On Saturday, July 17th Immanuel Lutheran Church on the corner of CookAve. and Hanover St. in Meriden hosted their 4th annual neighborhoodhotdog roast. Church members roasted hotdogs and provided dessertswhile Tomassetti Distributors provided drinks to everyone who stoppedby. Children and adults alike had an opportunity to inspect the MeridenFire Depts. Engine Co 2 fire truck and learn fire safety. A moon bounceand some fun activities kept children entertained; while adults playedboard games and socialized on a warm summer day. It was a blessed dayof fellowship, fun and food.

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Just another Summer DayIt was just another hot summer day…..not much different than the day before. A couple of us boys decided to go for a

swim down to the river that ran past the edge of town. There was nothing better to do on that steamy day in earlyAugust. It was too hot to play touch-football, or go hiking up a hill of the Appalachian mountains. No…swimmingsounded like the best thing to do that day. We never wore trunks, nor skivvies, just our birthday suits.

"Hey, the last one in is a smelly pig!"And then the rush to disrobe, running bare-naked to the edge, and diving into that cool Ohio river.

There is nothing to compare with frolicking in a river on a hot summer day. We just swam, and splashed; dunked oneanother, and swung from a rope that dangled from a tree near the shore…just the way Tarzan would swing through thejungle on a vine……but, hey…we weren't Tarzan. We were having a fun time there in that quiet, nearly hidden, part of watery Heaven…but, the silence was soon brokenby an eerie yowl coming from somewhere back in the woods.

"What the heck was that ?""Sounded like a bear, to me.""I'm getting out of here.""Me too."And the three of us sprang from that river swifter than a steed in full gallop. Only problem was, we had a problem.

Our clothes were hanging from the limb where we had left them……and, whoa….now there was growling coming frombehind the tree. We could do nothing but run…and we ran, and we ran.One can just imagine three 10-year old boys running like an Olympian runner…running in their birthday suits along theembankment of the Ohio River.

We paused to catch our breath, glanced at each other, and then realized how we looked."Good grief…what are we going to do ?"Well, we all rushed back into the brink, and just stood there in water up to our necks. Slowly we walked back to

where our clothes were. Picking up a rock from the river bed, I tossed it toward the bushes near the tree…….nothing.We made our way back to shore, and quietly went to gather up our clothes. Pinned to my jeans was a note.

"Scared you…didn't I…Susan."Oh well……the moral of this story is, WHEN SWIMMING BARE, BEWARE OF THE BEAR THAT ISN'T THERE.

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We Found Miss India!! Take 2I have to admit that Kathy and I were not exactly correct on the location of Miss India's burial plot. If you read the

July issue, you will know I am talking about the Mills Bros.' elephant who died on June 29th, 1953, and was buriedhere in Wallingford. Although ouradventure was truly interesting,childhood memories are not alwaysaccurate, and Kathy was relying onwhat people told her since she wasborn in May of 1953 and was notactually a witness.

So what happened? Quite a fewthings.. First of all, there was aReaders' Opinions letter that waspublished in the Record-Journal onSunday, 7-11-10, before this papercame out, and one of the thingsRich Kunze said was: "Recently Iwas talking to my friend Mike who,like me, remembers the circus com-ing to Wallingford every year dur-ing the 1950s. They set up the showat the old Wallingford Airportgrounds. He told me that one year anelephant named Miss India died andthey buried the animal on thegrounds. This story was one I had never heard." I was shocked that anyone knew the elephant's name. Most people Ihave spoken to consistently refer to the elephant as "he." Who is Mike, and how did he know? I want to hear fromMike.

A second Readers' Opinions letter was published a week later on 7-18-10 written by Richard R. McBride. He spokeabout the fact that he was a welder and had built a platform for the elephant in the spring of 1954, "and two days afterwe made the platform, we learned that the elephant had died. It was buried on the grounds of the old WallingfordAirport."

I did reply to both comments, that was published on 7-21-10, and it is unfortunate that the Record-Journal deletedthe name of this paper and substituted the words "another publication." I said that "I wrote an interesting story aboutthis elephant, the circus, and her burial" for The People's Press, and gave the link. I also said that Mr. McBride wasmistaken about the date.

Andy Reynolds did receive a call while on vacation from Jean Regnier, who said Kathy and I did not have the rightspot for the burial. I gave her a call. At age 11 or 12, she was living on that side of town, had heard about the burial,and had a piano lesson that morning that she was furiously trying to finish so she could attend. She then rode her bicy-cle to the event, and was one of few witnesses to the burial. So on the spur of the moment, after a phone call, wedecided to meet on Clifton Street, and she brought two of her grandchildren also. This story is one she has passed onfor a very long time, and, again, childhood memories can get muddied. She insisted the burial took place much closerto the Clifton Street side than East Street. She could not exactly pinpoint the spot, but she was definitely convincingenough that I knew the hill we had chosen was not correct. I needed more verification, so I made arrangements to visitthe Electric Division.

It turns out that what I was sure was an original hangar for the airport is called the pole barn, and guess what? Theystore long poles there. It's red, was in a direct line with the hill, but it is not a hangar. I was helped by many people atthe Electric Division, Bill Church among them, but others as well, and I did not get their names. All were extremelypleasant and willing to assist me. Richard Hendershot, the general manager, also talked to me, and everyone seemed toagree there are still two original hangars, which were pointed out to me directly across the street. One sits closer toJohn Street than the other one. According to one person, possibly Eric, he said that the hangar that sets back from theroad is exactly 100 feet to the gate.

Don't get lost with all these facts because they all have a bearing here. The article from the Morning Record of 6-30-80 quoted Alfred Audisio as saying, "It is buried 100 feet in front of one of the two hangars left over from theWallingford Airport.." So could it be the hangar that is set back? Possibly. But the gates were not there in 1953 and theroad was not the same; it was since widened. Could be the first hangar closest to East Street.

The Record-Journal gave me another lead when a story came out about Adwin Rusczek, known as Inky, at the endof July. He is 93 now. The article mentioned that he had photographed a train in 1952 after a pedestrian was killed, and"a reporter from the Meriden Record asked him if he'd give the film to the newspaper." He did photography for them,and I figured, Hey, maybe he shot some film in 1953, so I called him up. Guess what? He was there on the day MissIndia was buried and took pictures. Unfortunately, he has no idea where the negatives are or how to locate them in hisbasement. He admitted he is not terribly organized and tended to throw things in a box. (He also told me he neverheard of The People's Press.) I did ask him if he remembered anything outstanding from the day. Did he rememberAlfred Audisio, for example? "Oh, yeah. He was a well-known contractor. He was there that day." I asked, "Can youtell me where Miss India was buried? I have been told if you are looking at the hangar from the front, she is buried infront of the hangar." He replied, "No, I don't remember that. I remember she was buried east of the hangar."

Oh, let me just interject, Mayor Dickinson has approved a marker or monument as long as the Town does not haveto pay for it, and we are getting donations. It has to pass the town council next. Then decisions will be made aboutwhat it will be made of, what the wording will be, but the best location I can come up with is on the corner of Johnand East streets, away from the curb and in the grassy area. That is Town property. The Electric Division is adamantabout not wanting anything on their property, which I totally understand. They have problems with people climbing thefences as it is, although I don't know what the people are after.

I reiterate, female Asian elephants are often born with no tusks, and if they have tusks at all, they can only be seenwhen they open their mouths. Miss India's tusks, however small they were, were removed before she was buried.

So where exactly is Miss India buried? I am not sure if we will ever know. The cold hard fact is that only about 60people were at the burial, mostly children, from what I quoted previously. Let's say 50 of those people were children.57 years have passed since then. How many of those 50 children would still be around? So far I have heard from twoeyewitnesses, Jean and Adwin. Jean, I hope you don't mind, told me she is 68 and Adwin is 93. Are there any otherswho were there who can comment on this?

This is getting long, but I did learn a couple of things. There was something called siders, which were railroad linesthat were not the main lines, and Jean showed me one at the end of Marshall Street. I got confirmation of this from theWallingford Historical Society from Ray Chappell and Bob Beaumont. Jean says she and her siblings would get uparound 4 a.m. in the morning at their grandmother's house on Marshall and sit on the porch and watch the elephantscome down the street. So it is apparent that different circuses came by different venues and went down differentstreets, whether North and South Cherry, East Street, as Kathy testifies to, or Marshall Street. I also learned that therewas another freight station adjacent to our downtown railroad station. There is an underground tunnel, that still exists,and it led to a signal tower, but also to another freight station. Possibly circus animals exited from there as well.

It is truly my hope that Miss India in Wallingford will be memorialized somehow. I think it has importance. There issomething called Family Constellations, which I have participated in since 2003. It was introduced to the US around2000 by Bert Hellinger. It's been in Europe for a long time now. One of several aspects of a Family Constellation hasto do with exclusion. If one part of the family is excluded, it affects all parts of the family. In a human family thiscould have to do with abortion, miscarriage, adoption, death or just someone who is not accepted in the family unit.Up until now, Miss India has really been an excluded member of the family of Wallingford. She has been basically for-gotten, and yet she is part of our family. I believe it is time, after 57 years, that Miss India be part of our family. Onepart changes, according to physics, and the whole system changes. Let us see where this will lead.Barbara Sherburne- barndt49@yahoo.com

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Lufbery Airport, c. 1930. The airport, named for Major Raoul Lufbery ofWorld War I renown, served many people interested in flying from the1920s through the 1940s. Two of the hangars are still used as storagebuildings by the Wallingford Electric Division at the corner of John andEast streets. Photo courtesy of Robert N. Beaumont and the WallingfordHistorical Society.

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Once again we started out chugging along on our way and progressed upon our preset route. We were really movingalong, all the time picking up steam. Thank God, there was no one yanking on the Cord. We hit a green light and westarted up Columbus Avenue. Boy-o-boy we were really rolling along now. I will admit that at this point my heart waspounding, and my mind was full of "what ifs". What if I do get lost? What if someone I know sees me? What if the busdriver notices that I am still on the bus after my stop? What if it starts to rain? What if the bus brakes down? What ifthe bus driver "catches" me? Is what I am doing a sin? Is the sin mortal or venial? What if I bang my head and becomeunconscious or worse? What if something really bad happens to me and I die and this is a sin? What if because of thissin I die and can't get into heaven? Oh GOD! Wow! Just as quickly as my fears started; they stopped. As the bus beganclimbing towards the top of the hill all of my "What ifs" seemed to vanish like the vapors of steam that came from thatfunny store that "Blocked Hats". A wonderful calm settled over me. I seemed to come to terms not only with my appre-hensions but also with myself. Not only with myself but with the idea of the entire adventure. In that split second Iknew what I had to do. I decided that today definitely was the day. Today I would become a man. Today for the firsttime I would be totally in charge of Me. True it might be for only a short bit of time, but the important fact definitelywas that I would be in charge! This was it. I was going to do it. My mind was made up. The adventure was on!

I reasoned to myself that if I closed my eyes and kept them closed really, really tight until we started our descentdown the hill, I could always say that I had somehow missed my stop. I could then claim [another sin?] that I and hadbeen more or less forced to continue on the ambling trek through the Village.

I made myself as small as I could, so small that I was certain that no one except God could see me. I closed my eyesoh so very tight. I had closed my eyes so tightly in fact that they actually hurt. No matter what the pain I would keepmy eyes shut very, very, very tight. I felt the bus reach the crest of the hill and as it had so many times before. Itstopped. Stopped, but why? Why was it stopping? I was the only passenger that ever, ever got off at the top. I knewthat the bus driver had not noticed that I was all the way back here because if he had he would have called me to thefront way before this. He would have directed me to sit in my own seat, way, way up front. I just stayed sitting backthere all "scrunched up" with my eyes glued shut. The doors, both front and rear opened [though even with my eyesshut I could hear them, and normally the bus driver only opened the back door when someone got off] and after whatseemed to be the longest forever, ever, he shut the doors again. The wait for him to restart our journey seemed inter-minable. The engine raced as our driver fed it the gas and we started up again. With the roar of its engine, the busfound enough power to round the top of the hill and begin the decent down the other side. We were now glidingtowards Hanover Street on the way to South Meriden. Finally my wonderful adventure had begun!

Whew, I had made it, easy as pie, nothing to it, I was on my way! We were again moving. We were picking up speed.The bus was "hurling" itself down Highland Avenue. My first attempt at "totally solo" travel had just begun.

Would I dare? Should I open my eyes? If I opened my eyes, would the bus driver somehow magically notice me? If Idid open them, would my adventure be over? Would it end as suddenly as it began? If I opened them, would my trip beless exciting? With my eyes shut it somehow all felt so much more fantastically dreamlike! I was certain that somehowI had acquired a new superpower. With my eyes shut, I had by some means become "sort of "invisible! With my eyesshut, this adventure belonged entirely and totally to me and me alone! Sooner than later, my curiosity got the better ofme. I began to gradually open my eyes just a bit. First to just a pair of tiny slits. I then opened them just a bit wider. Isat there with a little bit of light sneaking in. It was then and only then, that I could see the shadow of what I knew wasan adult. Oh God! This was not just any adult. Even before I had opened my eyes, I had recognized the smell of afamiliar perfume. Oh boy! Not only that, I recognized the woman's coat. I recognized her leather handbag. Uugh oh! Iknew that curious snorting- chortling sound! Oh no, my Aunt Beverly made that noise! It was Aunt Beverly who waslooking down at me. Despite the fact that her brow was a bit wrinkled, her lips were fixed in a loving smile. Onceagain she chortled. In that moment I knew that though she was both puzzled and relieved, I was safe. Puzzled becausewhen she met the bus with the expectation of joining up with me to do a little shopping in the Village, I was nowhereto be seen. Her plan was to go to White's Department Store and then stop for an ice cream soda at Terragna's. Once fin-ished we would then board the next available bus and retrace our route back to the top of the hill. From there a quickwalk home. She was relieved to find me, after first boarding the bus at "MY Stop" and not seeing me in my usualseat.[If the truth were known, more than once Aunt Beverly had just happened to be out walking and "run into" me asthe bus had reached My Stop!] She had experienced a moment of slight panic before noticing me sitting all of the wayin the rear with my eyes tightly clenched. To her credit, Aunt Beverly just passed over the situation, never questioningme as to the why's and the wherefore's. Instead, she told me why she was there and where we were going. Well actual-ly, she did not mention the ice cream part, only the White's Department Store part; My Mother had asked her to takeme to White's to pick out and purchase some sort of "dress clothes". To this day, quite honestly, what I had to try onand what she had bought for me I do not know.

I will say this, not all of my recollections of what went on in the Village that afternoon are forgotten. I do rememberleaving White's Department Store and going next-door with Aunt Bev to the soda fountain. We sat at the counter and Iordered what seemed to be the largest twenty-five cent triple scoop, double fudge banana split that anyone had everseen. It was topped off with sprinkles, nuts, whipped cream and giant cherries. I will admit that Auntie Bev shared myprize with me, as my eyes were in those days so much bigger than my stomach.

Well, the rest of the tale you can more or less figure out for yourself. To her credit, Aunt Beverly never "told" on me.She never quizzed me as to why I was at the rear of the bus all alone scrunched up with my eyes glued shut.

I will admit that from that day on until her death many years later that at times she would look at me and wrinkle herbrow, close her eyes very tight and make that little giggling sound of hers, and smile that warm, knowing, loving, com-forting smile.

Sammi - Now and Then!The first submission to People's Press was back when my daughter, Sammi, wasso tiny. I started an Adoption Support Group that lasted 7 years and so manycouples were able to learn about their options relating to adoption. Friendshipswere formed with both parents and children. Skip ahead 8 years and my daugh-ter is now heading for the 7th grade at Moran, holy cow!! Has anyone figuredout how time flies so darn fast when you are a parent? One good side about timeflying is that the tough times also will pass quickly. Arguments with yourfriends, disappointment and second thoughts all pass quickly too.

Children and parents are quite similar. We both get angry, hold grudges andget our feelings hurt. We both make bad decisions at times, but often makesome terrific ones as well. My daughter is no different than any other child justbecause she was adopted. She is loved by many, disliked by some and has all the same issues that all other pre-teenshave; clothing, hair, music, Aim, parents (ugh!), is it still cool to hug mom in public?, grades, boyfriends/girlfriends,trying new things, courage, self expression, learning to stand their ground, bullying (Sammi still has one girl that since2nd grade still makes fun of her Chinese eyes, is that ridiculous? I hope they read this article....)friendships ( some thatend over night by the snap of a parent's finger) and some that you hope will last forever and some that are a lot ofwork.

If you, as a parent, are doing the best job you can, and are willing to take some advice now and then, your childrenwill grow up to be super adults and will make you proud. You plant the seeds of bravery, decency, humor and love andhope that through the interactions with friends, teachers, adults etc that you child will grow up ready and able to handleall that will come.

My dad is now 87 years old and still writes in my birthday card, "you have exceeded all my wildest expectations."Such a gift, my dad!! It is now my job to get my daughter ready to exceed mine. She is making me proud every day,through her honor roll hard work at school and growth in soccer, her willingness to try new things (Music Man August12,13 and 14 at Sheehan High School), her community service( more hours than most adults since 4 years old) herleadership as the organizer of a Fashion show for the Girl Scouts August 28th at Old Navy) all of this at just 12 yearsold but most off all I am proud of the respectful, beautiful and funny girl that she is already. I could write the samequote, "you have exceeded all my wildest expectations" into her birthday card this October when she turns 13. Proudmom, Cathy Chagnon (photo is of Sammi and her friend Maria, vacationing this Summer on Cape Cod) Maria's par-ents are Beth and Mike Bianco owners of Bethie Macs Nut Free Bakery -started over a year ago to provide nut and treenut free organic baked goods for those with severe nut allergies check them out at www.bethiemacsnutfree.com

School Child CareThe Wallingford Family YMCA is accepting registrations for the before andafter School Child Care Program. Before and After Care programs are held atall Wallingford elementary schools.

Children attending Holy Trinity can attend the Moses Y Beach school site.Holy Trinity offers transportation to the program. Children attending MagnetSchools can be bused to their neighborhood school. With the elementaryschool reconfiguration, some sites are filling more quickly than others. Pickup your application at the Wallingford Family YMCA, or call Jane Rynaski at203 697 2383 for more information.

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FRUGAL LIVING - Getting MORE for LESS in ConnecticutBy Gina JulianoSummer means vacation and doing fun things with the family. While wewould love to spend a couple of weeks at Disney or a day at Six Flags, thosetrips are exceptionally expensive. Just one day at Six Flags New England fora family of four can cost as much as $250 for admission, parking, and food.Why not take that same $250 and use it to have fun the entire summer withthese fun and wallet friendly suggestions.

Bowling: There are two deals on bowling this summer. You can get acoupon for a free game of bowling on August 7th by going to www.gobowl-ing.com/GetCoupon.aspx. Or, if you want to bowl more often, you can payjust one price of $24.95 and get up to two games of bowling EACH DAY perperson for the remainder of the summer. Kids bowl free and the price includesup to four adults. More details on this can be found atwww.kidsbowlfree.com.

Movies: You can see free family movies at Regal Cinemas every Tuesdayand Wednesday at 10 AM. Regal Cinemas are located in Stratford and Waterbury, CT as well as many other states.You can go to www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx for more information. AMC theatresare also offering movies for kids, although you have to pay a $1.00 admission. These are shown on Tuesday morningsat 10:00 AM. More information can be found by going to www.amcentertainment.com/smc/.

Geocaching: Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekersequipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then shareyour experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community andsupport for the environment. Although you need a GPS to do this, it's free to play. For more information, visithttp://www.geocaching.com/.

The Lupa Zoo: This suggestion is probably the most expensive of this list. Admission is $9.50 for age 13 and overand $6.00 for ages 2-12. However, parking is free and you can bring your own picnic lunch, so admission is the onlyexpense of this trip. I have personally been to the Lupa Zoo and loved every minute of it. It's small enough to seeeverything in one day, but large enough to keep all ages interested. I took my 17 and 12 year olds last summer and bothenjoyed the outing very much. We especially loved the petting zoo part. In fact, you don't even pay admission to getinto this part, so you could essentially see this part of the zoo for free. However, I assure you the admission is worth it!The Lupa Zoo is located in Ludlow, MA and is an easy hour drive from the Wallingford area. For more information goto www.lupazoo.org.

Free Build and Keep Activities: Many of the "big box" stores have free activities for kids. Lowes has Build andGrow Clinics where kids learn to build various things for free and then get to keep them. Recently, Lowe's had kidsbuild a UFO complete with stickers and blinking light. Other stores such as Lakeshore Learning Company, Toys R Us,and AC Moore have similar programs.

Gina is the creator of Gina's Kokopelli, a Connecticut blog dedicated to all things coupon, free and cheap. You canget more frugal tips, freebies, coupons, and great deals by visiting her blog at http://ginaskokopelli.blogspot.com. Ginaalso teaches free couponing classes and would love to be invited to your organization or business to teach a class. Formore information or to inquire about a couponing class, please email her at ginaskokopelli@yahoo.com. She's alsohappy to answer any couponing question you may have!

Dear Housewives - Central Connecticut’s Know It All GalsDear Readers, do you have a question regarding family life, budgeting, cus-tomer service issues, DVD or book reviews, or home organization? We willgive you our candid advice from a family perspective. Contact The PeoplesPress by e-mail at andy@peoplespressnews.com or by phone at 203-235-9333with your confidential question and we will answer it in the next issue.

Hope you are all enjoying this summer.Dear Housewives;I belong to a knitting group with a bunch of ladies who all know each otherfrom church and have been friends for a while. They always talk aboutthings together and sort of leave me out. They never ask about my life.Should I quit the group? - Knit One, Fed up Two- in PlainvilleJUNE: Dear knit, I am sorry that these "church going "women don't know better to be polite and include everyone.

There must be something in the bible about using manners and making others feel welcome......Flora? Anyway, Iwouldn't quit if you enjoy knitting. Maybe you can invite a friend to go with you. If you feel really left out maybe youcould find another group. FLORA: Oh, knit...I agree with June, don't quit the group. These ladies do not have the gift of hospitality; that's for

sure. Some people don't even realize that they do the things they do. Ask them questions about their lives to be part ofthe conversation. Naturally, they will come to ask you about your life and interests. Keep knitting!JUNE: And some people are just self absorbed jerks Flora. Let's hope these aren't the kind she knits with.

Dear Housewives; I want another baby and my husband wants the one we have to be an only child. I reallydon't think I can agree to this, I am even contemplating divorce. How can I change his mind? - Fertile Myrtle inSouthingtonFLORA: Divorce? Hmmm, this may be more than the baby issue; sounds like a control issue. You cannot change his

mind, so forget about that. Myrtle, please be content with the little blessing you do have and focus on that child andyour marriage. If you and your husband are getting into disputes over this topic, invest your time and money to see amarriage and family therapist. You do not under any circumstances want your child to hear conversations of this sort ashe/she might think they are not good enough. Focus on what you have and put all your love and energy into it!JUNE: The question isn't really how to change his mind since he could ask the same about you. This is something

that you should have discussed before getting married. You and your husband need to come to an agreement because ifyou don't have another kid you will resent him someday (if you don't leave him sooner) and if you trap him into it hewill resent you and possibly the baby. Explain your side to him and remind him of how much he loves your child, tellhim that he would love another child just as much. Find out his reasons and try to understand. Good luck. Chit ChatJUNE: Well Flora, enjoy your fabulous vacation to Portugal, stay safe and happy. I finished a fantastic book called

ALONE: Orphaned on the Ocean by Richard Logan and Tere Duperrault Fassbender. It is a tragic story of a little girl'sfamily murdered at sea by the ships captain. He left her alone on a sinking boat to die but she survived for four daysalone, in the ocean, to come back and tell the story. It was riveting to read and heartbreaking.

Also, we just watched Shutter Island with Leo DeCaprio. Great movie, nice twist. I would recommend it. FLORA: Thanks for the well wishes for our vacation. Your book sounds like an interesting read. I am going to finish"Gone with the Wind' in the next five days. I have 715 pages to go (whose counting?...) and will do it!!! I haven't seenany movies or read any other books this month. JUNE: Gee Flora, welcome to the 1970's when this book was popular. Maybe you can see the movie next.....good

luck with the rest.

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Get Ready to Golf!The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce will present the 26th Annual Tom

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The $220 entry fee includes greens fees, cart rental, picnic lunch, beveragestation on course, cocktail hour and dinner!

Registration begins at 10am, followed by lunch from 11am to noon, shot-gun starts at 12:30pm. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm, followed by dinnerand prizes at 6:30pm.

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Barbara's Bountiful BouquetWow, this season has been something else. I have never seen flowers and tomatoes grow so large before. I have talkedto a number of gardeners, not just at the Wallingford Community Garden, but elsewhere as well, and everyone is say-ing the same thing: The plants are huge!!! Honestly, I made paths between my vegetables, even increasing their widthfrom last year, and I can't get between the plants. I have never seen tomatoes spread out this much or grow this tall,ever. I guess it must have been a combination of the rain we got early on and so many days that were 90 and above, orpossibly the coffee grounds? I don't know, but you can hardly walk in my garden. It is going to take quite a feat to pickthe tomatoes once they turn red. Oh, yes, cherry tomatoes I have been picking, both the yellow and the red, and every-one I have given yellow cherry tomatoes to have said they are to die for. Where have I been all these years? I neverheard of yellow cherry tomatoes before, not to be confused with the yellow pear variety. These are normal shaped cher-ry tomatoes. To me, the pear variety didn't have much of a taste when I tried growing them a year or two ago. So Ihave picked about 40 cherry tomatoes thus far.

I have picked about 16 cucumbers, and a few more are on the way, but it was not a great season for cucumbers, forsome reason. All of the plants are dying now. I am considering starting some from seed and just see what happens. Iplanted only four hills this year due to strawberries robbing me of space, and one was from seed and the others werefrom plants, and they all progressed at about the same speed, the seed planting lingering somewhat behind. But I mightjust try another planting and see what happens.

My sunflowers and perennials are doing very well, except for the black-eyed susans. Don't know why, but they didn'tgrow much this year and are fading. The lilies faded very fast also. Must have been the weather.

I have picked two Jet Star tomatoes, huge, and two Big Boys so far. I have tons more coming. I have enjoyed myfirst tomato sandwich, finally, and earlier than last year, and all I can say is yum. I steal the "yum" phrase from Julieand Julia, a must-read book and must-see movie. If you haven't read the book or seen the movie, you really should. Iread the book once and watched the movie at least seven times. Loved it. Yum. Meryl Streep is fantastic! This is allbased on Julia Child, the absolutely amazing innovative cook from the early '60s, when she got published. She startedit all. She was a genius. I remember my mom watching The French Chef when I was kind of young, but I loved hereven then. I can't cook at all, but I love watching people who can cook, and Julia Child is the best!

Bon appetit! (I can hear Meryl Streep's voice, and she had it down perfectly..)Barbara Sherburne - barndt49@yahoo.com

Mayor's Corner - MeridenSummer seems to be flying by as August has arrived. In Meriden, we have had agood string of successful outdoor events including the Italian Night, Meriden BlackExpo, Cole Brothers Circus, The Westfield Fireworks Party; National Night out atCity Park, and the 24th Annual Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival at FourPoints by Sheraton.

Upcoming events of interest at the downtown Hub include the Meriden HousingAuthority Block Party on August 18; and the Annual Back to School Expo & BookBag Distribution on August 24. These events promise lots of family fun and excite-ment and they are easy to attend in downtown Meriden.

The 43rd Annual Puerto Rican Festival will take place at Hubbard Park on August15 from 1-8 PM. This newly energized event is chaired by Hector Cardona Sr. work-ing with a large festival committee. This year's festival features a robust offering ofSpanish food vendors; four live Latin bands; dancing; free and reasonably pricedamusements for children; a "Cultural Tent" featuring the foods, art, attire, music,atmosphere, and customs of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico; and activities for children and elderly.

This festival is for anyone who would like to experience the richness of the Puerto Rican culture. Come out toHubbard Park on Sunday, August 15th and join us for a memorable day! Meriden is a diverse community and we arefortunate to be able partake in a wide variety of enjoyable cultural experiences in our own city.

Enjoy the rest of the summer.Warm regards,Mike Rohde - Mayor of Meriden

Mayor's Corner - WallingfordDear Residents: We are all concerned about the economy and the problems it has created for so manypeople. The Town of Wallingford and Workforce Alliance have announced aManagement Re-Employment Workshop for Wallingford middle and upper manage-ment professionals. Workforce Alliance is a policy and oversight organization, basedin New Haven, responsible for creating a comprehensive, community-wide responseto the challenges of building a highly skilled workforce. Through the coordinationand administration of a variety of employment and training initiatives, they have pre-pared thousands of individuals for jobs and have assisted numerous employers withtraining and employee transition.

The Workshop will be held at the Wallingford Public Library on August 11th from10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This program is targeted to the needs of management-levelworkers who find themselves unemployed. Connecticut's economic challenges oftendiffer from region to region and town to town. This workshop offers local residentsa creative way to approach the job search. It targets resumes, networking, on-line job search, social media and timemanagement. The workshop is free and includes lunch. Reservations are required. Please call Robert Fort, atWorkforce Alliance, 203-624-1493 x242, or by emailing info@workforcealliance.biz. Sincerely,William W. Dickinson, Jr. - Mayor

Wallingford Senior Center August 2010 CLASSES NEW Belly Dance This exercise class is rooted in classic belly dance technique and meets weekly in the Fitness Roomat 5:00 p.m. Instructor: Aleenah Cost is $25 (10 weeks)

Book Club resumes August 19 in the Library. Our August book selection is Headlong by Michael Frayn. The bookswill be available to sign out at the front desk after July 19. No Fee

NEW Ceramics Studio meets weekly at 6:00 p.m. in the Creative Arts Room. Instructor, Larry Elledge, will teachbasic ceramic techniques including pinch, coil, slab, and throwing on the potter's wheel, firing clay, and glazing. Cost$25 (7 weeks)

Evening Bridge this Social Bridge game meets on August 19 in the Game Room. Instructor: Mike McDermott NoFee

Evening Tai Chi meets weekly in the Fitness Room at 7:15 p.m. Led by Kathy Brenner. Cost $25 (10 weeks)Great American Best-Sellers A different classic work of literature is highlighted every week, with DVD and discus-

sion components. Class resumes on August 5, meeting weekly in the Library. Please note the class will now meet at5:30-6:30 p.m. No Fee

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Must be a WSC member to play, men and women are welcome. Cost: $2.00 per player.August 12 & 26

Zumba Gold Zumba infuses Latin rhythms and simple dance moves to create a fun and exciting total body workout.Meets weekly in the Fitness Room at 6:00 p.m. beginning August 5. Taught by Kayt Keirn. Cost $25 (10 weeks)

Wii Bowling available for open play on August 12 & 19. Please register for Wii Bowling Individual PlayersTournament on August 26. Prizes will be awarded.Ping Pong is available in the Creative Arts Room from 4:00 p.m. until closing time.

The Love Boat come out for a fun-filled night, including frozen non-alcoholic drinks and entertainment by T-BoneStankus on August 19 at 6:30 pm.

The Survivors will treat us to a performance at 5:00 p.m. on August 26 in the Great Room.

Fall seven times, stand up eight. ~Japanese Proverb

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People’s Press Crossword August 2010Answers. Puzzle by Ruth Gordon.

Still a Student - Dr. Mark BenigniSuperintendent of Schools - MeridenDr. Mark Benigni was born and raised on Meriden's West sideof town. Mark has two brothers: Brian who is an AssistantSuperintendent of Schools in Berlin, CT and John who is theCEO of the Meriden YMCA. As the middle child, Mark hasfond memories of the brotherly rivalries that kept the Benignihousehold full of action and excitement: knee football games,capture the flag contests, and a bloody nose every now andthen.

Mark attended Casimir Pulaski Elementary School, where hiswife, Amy, now teaches second grade; Lincoln Middle School;and then he graduated from Platt High School in 1989. Whileat Platt High School, Mark was co-captain of the football andtrack teams. While Mark enjoyed his time at Platt, he wishes hewould have challenged himself more with advanced courseworkand additional extra-curricular opportunities. "Platt providedme with excellent skills, life-long friendships, and the ability towork with all people."

After Platt High School, Mark went on to further his education as a teacher candidate at Bridgewater State Collegein Massachusetts. After just one year, Mark transferred to Western CT State University where he majored in BusinessAdministration and went on to be president of his class and a GTE District I Academic All-American in football. "Iloved my time at Western. It was the first time in my life I got very serious about my studies and my school involve-ment."

After delivering a well-received graduation speech, Mark with his diploma in hand, began a management trainingprogram with a national retailer. After just three days on the job, Mark knew that he chose the wrong career path. Heencouraged his classmates to follow their dreams, make a difference, choose a career that mattered to them, and herehe was ignoring his own advice.

Mark went back to work at the Meriden YMCA's Mountain Mist Camp, began tutoring students at Platt HighSchool, and entered a Master's Program in Education. "Sometimes it takes making a mistake to get you to experiencesuccess and happiness. Don't every give up!" Mark Benigni went on to complete his Master's Degree and DoctorateDegree at the University of Hartford. After teaching in Meriden, Mark spent the last ten years as a school administra-tor in Berlin and Cromwell. After being selected as Meriden's new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Benigni stated,"there really is no place like home."

Dr. Benigni credits his parents Jack and Gail, his family, and the Meriden community for providing him with somuch support and so many opportunities. My wife, Amy, and I are proud to call Meriden home. We would not wantto raise our children, Bria (4 years old) and Blake (3 years old) anywhere else. My children are teaching me so muchevery day. I am definitely still a student!

Thank you Meriden! You have been the greatest teacher of all.You can reach Dr. Benigni at 203-630-4171 or email@meriden.k12.ct.us.

Nature as a MirrorBy Dorothy Gonick

GLADIOLUS

Tall GladiolusSpikes of colorful blossomsGladden summer days.

Last spring after the last frost, the grass became green and our thoughts filledwith glad-hearted visions of summer blooms. With spade and rake we preparedthe garden. Then with our granddaughters, we visited the garden center andchose packets of marigold, aster and bachelor button flower seeds and a packet ofgladiolus corms of varied colors. The gardener suggested that we plant the cormsin the back area of the garden because they would grow tall and make a lovelybackdrop for the other flowers. So we planted the corms, right side up and cov-ered them with the sandy soil, and placed a tall stake by each for support when inbloom. What color blossom would each plant be? That would be something tosee in July. Next we planted the seeds of marigolds, asters and bachelor's buttons,with a row of low growing blue alyssum in front.

Days later the girls noticed signs of plant growth poking through the soil.Weeding and watering became our way of encouraging beauty to come forth.Soon blossoms greeted us all across the flower bed and at the back of the plot; long sword-like leaves and spikes ofgladiolus were reaching upward. The girls picked colorful bouquets to grace our dining table and give to friends. Thebottom bud on a yellow gladiolus opened and soon an orange and then a mauve colored bloom began opening. Wemade sure the spikes were supported by the stakes to keep them from toppling over. The buds on each spike openedday by day till all had bloomed. When we cut some for a floral arrangement, the buds continued to open; one abovethe other till all had bloomed.

The name gladiolus is such a happy sounding name, yet because of the narrow sword shaped leaves, it was onceknown as the Sword Lily. The word gladiolus is Latin for 'little dagger'. I find it rather ironic that the word, gladiolusseems to be a combination of glad and glorious, unrelated to weapons.

In the fall we will lift the corms from their place of darkness. Unseen by our eyes, in the world beneath the soil sur-face, a new corm is forming above the spent corm. That corm will be surrounded by small cormlets, looking muchlike a nest of eggs, yet holding the promise of next year's loveliness.

All nature strives to thrive and reproduce itself to fulfill its destiny. Plants propagate through seeds and variousbulbs; birds nest and hatch their eggs; and animals give birth. In our lives we plan and prepare for the future, nourish-ing our dreams and meeting each phase of life from childhood throughout our life. Let us be aware of the incrediblewonders in our world that God has created and keeps watch over.

May God bless each stage of our lives with joy and gladness.

Who do YOU think should be this year's Meriden Children Champion?Each fall, Meriden Children First recognizes two or three people who go 'above and beyond' for Meriden's children.The Champion need not be a local celebrity or someone in the newspaper every day. S/he can be a neighbor, a policeofficer, a teacher - anyone who cares deeply about kids and shows that concern by volunteering, raising awareness onchildren's issues, motivating others to act on behalf of children or taking on an innovative activity or unique projectthat impacts and/or improves children's lives. CFI selects people to recognize from nominations that come from peoplelike you.

For a nomination form, visit www.meridenchildrenfirst.org and return no later than September 17.

Summer Fun Runs!Meriden Parks and Recreation Summer Fun Runs, Meriden. Free to all runners.Every Wednesday during summer vacation, at Platt High School Track area, 3.0 mile open race to all ages, and a 3/4mile kid race. Star time 6:30 PM. This is a flat cross-country type course, half grass and pavement. Run for fun, run forthat weekly work out, make it your weekly tempo run, or a great opportunity to prepare yourself for the 2010 highschool cross country, or that big race coming up in the fall. Time recorded and posted on-linehttp://pages.cthome.net/jbll/funrun-2010.htmRain or shine, two races remaining August 18th, and 25th. Call Fred for more information 203-235-5259

Dr. Mark Benigni with his family

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HHeennrryyBy Janet Althouse

Living in a rural area, you know, a small town, there are a lot of out-doors-men types. They like to hunt and fish, etc. We had a neighbor boy who wasalways interested in the forests and all its creatures. He spent a lot of time outin the woods watching for anything out of the ordinary. He eventually went toPenn State and took up Forestry, but when he was younger, he kept on thealert, looking for ways to preserve the forests. One day as he was out huntingand keeping his eye peeled for any problems, he realized that some porcu-pines had been getting their meals by eating the bark off some of the trees andthe trees were dying. So, each day he would scout around and this particularday, he spotted a porcupine gnawing on a tree and he shot it. But, as he exam-ined it, he discovered it was a pregnant female and very close her deliverydate. So, he took out his hunting knife and did a "C section", so to speak, anddelivered the baby porcupine. He took the little fellow home and he and hisfamily fed him and took care of him. They named him Henry and he becamequite the family pet. They kept him in a baby play pen, and really enjoyedtaking care of him and playing with him. They also shared him with the com-munity. But, of course, unfortunately, in this case, babies do not stay babies,so they eventually had to give him to the Children's Zoo in Buffalo. Theywould go and visit him on occasion to make sure he was doing okay, but thatwas many years ago. I always thought that was a neat story and now I amsharing it. David, the boy who rescued the baby porcupine later became mygrandson, Zach's, father. He still loves the woods and does what he can to pre-serve nature and takes lots of great pictures of all kinds of animals. He defi-nitely is one of the great woodsmen. Quite an interesting character to have inyour family.

He’s a "Fairytale"

He'll be there for you when you're hurt.Stay up forever just to watch you sleep.Someone who dreams about you, who will always flirt, who loves to hearyou laugh, call you back when you accidentally hang up. The one personthat adores being your "other half".

The one special person in your life Forever and Always, someone who willhold you tight, tell you you're perfect the way you are no matter what,believe you are always right even if you do fight, someone who will doanything just to make you happy, someone who wants to be inseparable!

And this is why she fell in loveBut eventually he broke her heartHe shredded and tore her apartShe missed him so much!

She'd cry herself to sleepWishing he'd never have let her goStaying up all night thinking about himWanting things to be like they were years ago.

Things are so different without him. Now she will be walking S O L O

She wanted him to come back and stay forever and ever. She wanted him towhisper "I love you" in her ear. She wanted him to stop her tears fromfalling. She didn't want them to be severed. She missed that bigembrace. She missed him and that huge smile on his face!

But then she realized he wasn't worth her tears, that her life wouldmove on. She realized that boys are going to be boys and that they'll donothing but hurt us girls. She finally got herself feeling better andput the pieces back together. She realized that there was no such thingas a "forever"

He was nothing but a "Fairytale".

~Kaitlyn Disbrow, 12 yrs old

Beth Israel Synagogue News: High Holiday Tickets for Non-members, Fall ProgramsHistoric Beth Israel Synagogue in Wallingford will be holding an Open Houseon Friday, August 27 to welcome visitors, install officers, and kick off theHigh Holiday season which opens the Jewish New Year of 5771.

Enjoy High Holiday services with us in our homey and historic sanctuary.(By the way, we offer High Holiday tickets to non-members - we like new-comers!) Join us for our community pot luck Sukkot celebration on Friday,September 24, our Learners' Shabbat on Friday, Nov. 19, and our musicalChanukah party on Friday, December 3.

Our regular ongoing activities include Sunday school for the kids, familyShabbat dinners, interfaith forums, and well-attended Saturday morning Torahstudy sessions. For more information, visit our website: www.bethisrael-wallingford.org or call Alida at 203-949-8656.

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Dan M. Hunter Scholarship AwardedThe 2010 Dan M. Hunter Memorial Fund $1000 Scholarship has beenawarded to Chelsea Carroll. Chelsea is a recent Graduate of MaloneyHigh School and will be attending Elms College in Chicopee,Massachusetts. in the fall with the intention of pursuing a career inNursing.

The Dan M. Hunter memorial Fund, Inc. was established to raise fundsin the memory of Dan. The funds provide support for causes in whichDan was involved such as emergency medical services, community orga-nizations assisting those in need, religious organizations of which Danwas a part, athletic organizations and other charitable causes includingscholarships. Pictured are Chelsea’s parents Mike and Sue Carroll, Chelsea Carroll, pre-senter- Dan’s daughter Chelsea Hunter, Dan’s wife Jeriann Hunter andCliff Carlson of the scholarship committee.

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Life along the Q River…An Update from the Quinnipiac River Watershed AssociationSubmitted by JoAnne Grabinski August 2010 - QRWA Summer Paddle ProgramOne of the most enjoyable programs the QRWA offers is its Summer Paddle Program. It gives you the opportunity totake a 2 hour cruise around Hanover Pond, Harbor Brook or the calm waters of the Quinnipiac River in Meriden, juststeps away from the QRWA's headquarters located at 540 Oregon Road. This program is in cooperation with the Cityof Meriden's Community Development Block Grant program and enables people to explore the wonder of the wildlifeand habitats nestled in and along the Quinnipiac River with an experienced guide.

Executive Director Mary Mushinsky had led these summer paddles for 10 years now along with interns who are highschool students from the local area. Says Mary, "The summer paddle program gives the interns the opportunity to have'real life' experiences to supplement what they learn in school. For example, they can actually see the return of largepredators like egrets and eagles and the effect of too much nutrients on algae growth in an environment like HanoverPond."

But safety first - always. After a short lecture on safety and how to paddle, life vests are strapped on and the adven-ture begins. And what an adventure it is. Hanover Pond has quite a variety of wildlife from birds like great blueherons to a pair of bald eagles to mammals like muskrats and even a mink. "The perspective is so different whenyou're out on the water," notes QRWA president, Ginny Chirsky, "Mary has a wealth of knowledge and eagerly shareswith the paddlers what's going on in the pond and river. It is very peaceful to be on the water and just float whileobserving nature."

This is a great opportunity to try paddling to see if you like the experience. And it can be a wonderful activity forfamilies. The program is free, thanks to the block grant.

In addition to the beginner-friendly calm water trips, there are two scheduled 5 mile trips for those who want toexperience a bit more of the Quinnipiac River. The course is the same one used for the QRWA's annual canoe andkayak race held in May. It starts in Southington and ends at the QRWA building, just past the historic Red Bridge.

There are only a few dates left in August: Times have been staggered to give as many people as possible the oppor-tunity to experience the program. No reservations are needed for the beginner paddles (August 1, 3 and 7) but pleasecall 203 237-2237 if you have special needs. However, reservations are required for both of the five mile river trips.You can also visit the website for more information, www.qrwa.org. There are plenty of canoes and two kayaks, sotake the opportunity to see what life is like on the water. Saturday August 141-5 p.m. river trip 5 milesSunday August 22 1-5 p.m. river trip 5 miles

The QRWA and other organizations have worked hard to maintain and improve the health and vitality of the river.Much of their work is advocacy and teaching how to best live in cooperation with the Quinnipiac River and its streams,the critical water resource of central CT. If you would like to do more to protect the quality of the river and its life,please visit www.qrwa.org.Upcoming QRWA Events: September 18 - Wallingford Family Day, 12 noon-4 p.m.September 25 - Meriden Family Day, 10 a.m.-12 noon

The Quinnipiac River Watershed Association (QRWA) is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to restore theQuinnipiac 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 ourwebsite at www.qrwa.org. Thank you for your support and remember your donations are tax deductible.

Upcoming 2010 Events at the AugustaSundays, August 1st through August 29th---"The Art of Chess" a newly formed Chess Club in 2010 that plays everySunday (except Holiday Weekends) from 5 to 8 in the Community Room at the Augusta. All levels of players welcomeand club does participate in Chess Tournaments. Novice to expert players are welcome to join. Saturday, Sept. 11th--- "Ryder's on Main 3rd Annual Pig Roast benefit for the ACCC". Ryder's has chosen the ACCCto be this year's non-profit organization to be the recipient of funds from their annual pig roast. Come out and supportthe Augusta, tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from any ACCC Board Member,at the Center, on website or at Ryder's. Ticket includes: draft beer & wine from 3pm to 4pm, all you can eat buffet, andlive entertainment. Event is from 3pm to close.Thursday, Sept. 30th---"Winetasting & Art Show" in downtown Meriden. Tickets are $15 an can be purchased fromany ACCC board member or by calling Staci at 203-639-2856. Proceeds from tickets purchased from ACCC benefitsthe Center programs and events. Event is from 5:30 to 8:30 and is being presented by the Silver City BrewfestCommittee as part of the "Nites in the City" events. A night of tasting many wines, good music, and great food!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE AUGUSTA, TO DONATE TO THECENTER, OR TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ACCC VISIT OUR WEBSITE ATWWW.CURTISCULTURALCENTER.ORG

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A new foal was born at Hunters Glen Morgans on July 5. His owner isCatherine Gunther and Isabelle Mosher. The sire is Lamboughini inBlack and the Dam is Royalwood Heiress. His name is MurcielagoRoyale. Many at the barn were lucky enough to witness such a blessedevent. It's such a joy to have this friendly little guy romping around.

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Children from Beat the Streets participating in our QRWA paddle lessons.

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A Plea from Our PetsLori Peck, Meriden Humane SocietyEveryday at the Meriden Humane Society brings something new and unexpected. Not always something that we'rehappy about or that we can control. Like a half dozen kittens in a box, with a sign attached stating that someonedumped them off on us, so now we're leaving them here for you. Yes, leave them in a sealed box by the front door whenwe're closed. Now you are no better than the people who left them for you. If you could have called us, then we wouldhave tried to find a foster home for them. Thank God that after being tossed around and completely scared out of theirminds, we did find a foster home. Do these animals deserve this? What did they do wrong? They can't speak for them-selves, so we have to speak for them.

If you could see the look in an animals eyes when it is no longer wanted. It hurts me to even write this. When ananimal is still wagging its tail, licking you or meowing for you to pet it, but you are surrendering it for some ridiculousreason. The plea in its eyes to be loved by you. Why is it so easy to give these wonderful creatures up, when you want-ed them so badly at one time.

Please help us take care of these amazing animals that we truly do love, by making a donation of time, money orsupplies. We need to do this as a community and work together, because these are our animals.

At this time we are accepting items for our tag sale in September. We also are in desperate need of towels, blankets,sheets, Purina Cat & Kitten Chow, ground wet cat food (no fish), tuna fish, canned chicken, 1st stage meat flavoredbaby food, paper towels, Lysol wipes, surgical gloves and Pedigree dog food. Anything you can do will be appreciatedby so many. You can view our website at www.meridenhs.petfinder.com or call us at (203)238-3650. Thanks and seeyou at the shelter!

"Sheltering an Animal's Perspective"by Gregory M. SimpsonSome messages, like Bob Barker and Drew Carey telling people to "spay or neuter your pet," are worth repeating untilthe message takes hold. Here's another message worth repeating: there is an atrocity being perpetrated against catsevery day in the U.S. to which most people pay little attention - declawing.

Declawing is far worse than having one's fingernails yanked out. It is amputation. It is similar to removing the fin-ger at the last knuckle, a method used in human torture. Noted animal behaviorist, Desmond Morris, sums it up suc-cinctly, "A declawed cat is a maimed cat."

Dr. Nicholas Dodman, professor of behavioral pharmacology at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine anddirector of the Behavior Clinic, writes in The Cat Who Cried for Help, "The inhumanity of the procedure is clearlydemonstrated by the nature of cats' recovery from anesthesia following the surgery. Unlike routine recoveries, includingrecovery from neutering surgeries, which are fairly peaceful, declawing surgery results in cats bouncing off the walls ofthe recovery cage because of excruciating pain. Cats that are more stoic huddle in the corner of the recovery cage,immobilized in a state of helplessness, presumably by the overwhelming pain. Declawing fits the dictionary definitionof mutilation to a tee. Words such as deform, disfigure, disjoin and dismember all apply to this surgery."

What are the benefits to cats from declawing? None whatsoever. Veterinarians who provide this "option" do so forsubstantial profit for people who care about their furniture more than their cats.

Potential remedies can be offered to counter people's concern for their furniture: nail caps, claw trimming, scratchingposts, fabrics with no weave in which to insert claws, slip covers, mothballs or aversive fabric sprays, sticky tape, andballoons, to name a partial list. Ultimately, though, the question becomes - what is more important, the cat or the furni-ture? For true cat lovers, the question is rhetorical. As Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson writes in The Nine Emotional Livesof Cats, "…this is probably the price we pay for having a jungle animal inhabits our living room."

"I will always keep this cat indoors," those who declaw frequently offer.Visit any shelter to see how many cats reside there because this promise wasnot kept. Those who declaw only have themselves to blame should the catslip out an open door without its claws to defend itself.

In the latter part of 2006, the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) declared that declawing captive wild or exotic animals (includinglions, tigers, wolves and bears) with the sole intention of making animals eas-ier to handle ("for handling or husbandry purposes") is no longer permittedunder the federal Animal Welfare Act because this procedure can cause muchpain and discomfort, often resulting in chronic health problems.

Do no less for domestic cats. Declawing must be made illegal in the U.S.as it has been in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark,Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, and other coun-tries. Those who care about cats should start raising the consciousness oflocal, state, and federal legislators and ask them to propose legislation to out-law declawing.

If one truly loves felines, then one must also accept that claws come asstandard equipment. They are an integral part of what constitutes a cat. Realailurophiles would have it no other way. Gregory Simpson's animal welfare involvement spans over 25 years, havingprovided leadership for several Connecticut organizations, as well as havingserved as state advisor to the national Friends of Animals. Chosen by CATFANCY magazine as one of the ultimate cat lovers in the U.S., he is also anaward winning member of the Cat Writers' Association.

Brian David Ash Memorial Annual Fundraising Event

It's been twenty-four years that The Brian David Ash Fire Memorial FirePrevention Fund has been running its annual fundraiser for fire safety in BrianAsh's memory. We will be doing it again this year on September 10th, 11th,and 12th at Stop and Shop on East Main Street in Meriden.

So what's it all about? It starts with a novel idea, "Working SmokeDetectors Save Lives". We have heard this since we were kids, but peopledon't believe it. There are actually homes that don't have them, and manyothers that have ones that won't work. If you're awake, you'll smell smoke,but not when you're sleeping. When you sleep, you lose your sense of smellfirst, and it's the last sense to come back when you awakened. It is recom-mended that you change the battery in a smoke detector once a year. It is alsosuggested that you change the smoke detector every ten years. It is alsoadvisable to test the smoke detector regularly. NEVER move a smoke detec-tor battery to another device. Your life is worth more than any battery.

Fire drills are common in school, but when did you have one at home?More than likely, you never did. What is your plan of escape? What wouldyou do in a fire? These are the facts that The Brian David Ash Fire MemorialFire Prevention Fund is trying to teach.

The funds we raise are used to provide educational materials that are dis-tributed by the fire department. These include booklets, videos, handouts, andspecialty items that carry our life saving message, "Working Smoke DetectorsSave Lives". We also provide the Meriden children with their fire hats duringfire prevention week and the smoke detector batteries the fire departmenthands out to students and families. Our hot dog sale at Stop and Shop is ourprimary fundraiser and all proceeds go to the fund.

Please come by and visit us, and don't forget your hot dog, soda and chips.

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Happy 9th Birthday Evan!! Glad you had fun celebrating your birthdayplaying laser tag with all of your friends!! Love, Mom, Dad & Garrett

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Meriden Health Department - Keeping You Healthy in August!School Readiness Accepting Fall RegistrationThe Meriden School Readiness program is now accepting applications for Fall 2010. This affordable quality preschoolprogram is open to 3 and 4 year old children who live in Meriden (child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2010).Full time, part time and extended day child care is available. Weekly fees are done on a sliding fee scale based on fam-ily size and annual income and how many children in the family need child care services. For more information, callJessica Stewart, School Readiness Facilitator, at 203-630-4236.Meriden Health Department Seeks Walking Route IdeasThe Health Department wants to know your favorite walking routes! We are in the process of developing walkingmaps for Meriden. Your suggestions are encouraged and welcomed! We hope to include points of interest and historicalinformation with the maps for a "scavenger hunt" contest - any info you have about landmarks, building, or signs isappreciated. Please submit any ideas and suggestions to Lea Crown, Community Health Educator, at lcrown@ci.meri-den.ct.us or call 203-630-4238. "Know Your Numbers" Health ScreeningsDo you "know your numbers"? The Meriden Health Department is now offering a comprehensive health screening forMeriden adults. The screening is only $10.00 per person (cash only, please) and includes:* Blood glucose (sugar) testing* Total cholesterol* Blood pressure* Height, weight, body mass index (BMI)* Vision and hearingWe'll give you a tracking card with all your results and educational materials as well. Screenings are held at 165 MillerStreet. To make your appointment with one of our nurses, please call the Clinic office at 203-630-4234 today!Back To School Physicals Back to school physicals for school-age Meriden residents will be done the week of August 23 at the Meriden HealthDepartment, 165 Miller Street. The cost of the physical is $20.00 per child, $50.00 for 3 or more children. Payment forthe physicals is cash only. Your child's immunization record is needed at the time of the physical. School physicals arerequired to enter Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade and 10th grade. Call the Meriden Health Department Clinic Office at203-630-4234 to make your appointment.

ALLOW ME TO AGE WITH GRACE AND DIGNITYPLEASE DON'T BE IMPATIENT WITH ME WHEN: I repeat myselfBUT REMEMBER WHEN: Your favorite work was "why?"PLEASE DON'T BE IMPATIENT WITH ME WHEN: I tell the same story I just told a few minutes agoBUT REMEMBER WHEN: I read you the same story over and over each nightPLEASE DON'T BE IMPATIENT WITH ME WHEN: I cannot remember your nameBUT REMEMBER WHEN: The only name you could say was minePLEASE DON'T BE IMPATIENT WITH ME WHEN: I move with a slow and unsteady gaitBUT REMEMBER WHEN: I held both of your hands as you tentatively took those first stepsPLEASE DON'T BE IMPATIENT WITH ME WHEN: I have stains on my clothes after a mealBUT REMEMBER WHEN: Taste and texture were explored as you learned to feed yourselfPLEASE DON'T BE IMPATIENT WITH ME WHEN: Hygiene matters are not always within my controlBUT REMEMBER WHEN: Patience, praise and encouragement helped you to conquer "potty training"PLEASE DON'T BE IMPATIENT WITH ME WHEN: A special diet requires extra time and planningBUT REMEMBER WHEN: I watched with a lump in my throat as you were introduced to all of the important "firsts"FROM COMFORT KEEPERS IN WALLINGFORD, CT

Babysitter's Training ClassThis American Red Cross Class is structured for those 11-15 years of age.Through hands on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, thiscourse Teaches young people how to make good decisions, create age appro-priate play, demonstrate first aid skills including rescue breathing and chok-ing. Pre-Registration is required. Please contact Lisa Hoover for the nextscheduled Class: lhoover@wallingfordymca.org

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement -

and we will make the goal. ~Jerome Fleishman

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Second Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show Presented by Distured Image and the Meriden Rotary Club

The Second Annual Silver City Slam Fest is being held September 18,2010 in Hubbard Park, 995 West Main Street, Meriden, Connecticut06451.

The show hours are from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Vehicle registration will beginat 9 a.m. and run until 12 p.m.

Meriden Rotary will have their Amber Alert program for children from11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be live bands, welding demos, giveaways, games, raffles and more. It promises to be a fun day for any agegroup.

Come and check out the classic cars, trucks and bikes have some funplaying tug-of-war or other games. Watch the high - low contests.Awards in several classes will be presented to show participants at 4

p.m. Vendor space is still available. The proceeds will be donated to theMeriden Boys & Girls Club.

Vehicle registration is $15. Spectators are free!For additional information or to become a vendor contact:

slamfest@disturbedimage.com

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MAX E. MURAVNICK MERIDEN SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTERNews and Events

The Max E. Muravnick Meriden Senior Citizens' Center is open to all Meriden residents age 55 and over. Membershipis free of charge and new members may sign-up any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by presenting a driver'slicense or other proof of age. New members receive an information package about senior services and a coupon enti-tling them to one complimentary lunch in our Senior Community Café. Sign-up today and find out about all that isoffered for Meriden seniors at the Max E. Muravnick Senior Center!

Meriden's Back to School Expo Annual Book Bag Drive is a great way for seniors to help students in our communitybe well prepared to start the school year. The goal this year is to distribute 1,300 book bags to students from pre-schoolthrough the 8th grade! You can participate by leaving your donations of school supplies including pencils, crayons,magic markers, erasers, rulers, pads of paper, glue sticks and related items in the collection box in the front lobby byAugust 13 and we will forward them to Beat the Street for distribution at the Meriden Hub in late August. Thank youfor anything you can do to help Meriden students get the school year off to a good start!

The 43rd Annual Puerto Rican Festival will be held on Sunday, August 15 from 1:00 - 8:00 pm at Hubbard Park.This year the Senior Center will provide free mini-bus transportation to seniors interested in attending this event whichwill feature four bands with traditional Latin music, more food vendors and amusement rides, domino playing area forseniors and a cultural tent to highlight Puerto Rican culture. For further information on transportation speak toTransportation Coordinator Becky Racine or call her at 203.237.3338.

The Senior Center will run a trip to the Big E on Monday, September 20 leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 6:15pm. The cost for the bus is $25 and people can purchase admission tickets at the gate on their own when the busarrives at the Big E. For further information call Recreation Coordinator Diana Naimo at (203) 237-0066.

The next AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at the Senior Center on Wednesday, November 3 and Friday,November 5 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the mezzanine. The cost of the class is $12 for AARP members and $14 fornon-members and completion of the two day refresher training course entitles you to a discount on your automobileinsurance premiums. Sign-ups for the November class are now being accepted in the front office or by calling203.237.0066.

Senior Center staff will continue to take applications from Meriden residents for the Rent Relief Program sponsoredby the State of Connecticut until September 15. The program provides eligible renters with money back on their 2009rent and utilities based on their income and expenses. To be eligible, applicants must have been 65 or over as ofDecember 31, 2009 or be enrolled in Social Security Disability and meet the income limits. For further information orany questions about the rules and requirements of the Rent Relief Program, please inquire in the office.

For a complete listing of all Senior Center classes, activities, trips and meal menus, pick-up a copy of our newsletteravailable on the first of each month at the reception desk in the front lobby. John F. Hogarth - Senior Center Director

Total Metabolic TransformationNew England Naturopathic Center is now offering Total Metabolic Transformation. Get a FREE 15 MIN CONSULTA-TION Tuesdays and Thursdays through September. Call to reserve your spot today!

A therapeutic lifestyle program called "Total Metabolic Transformation" is now being offered at the New EnglandNaturopathic Center. The National Institute of Health and Center for Disease Control both recommend therapeuticlifestyle changes such as diet, nutrition, and exercise to address the underlying cause of many chronic illnesses.

TMT is a 12-week program that includes an initial comprehensive assessment of body composition using bioimped-ance analysis technology and a metabolic health profile questionnaire. A specialized diet is prescribed along with med-ical grade food supplementation and a recommended exercise plan.

This type of therapeutic lifestyle program, with its associated improvement in body composition, may have a benefi-cial effect on a variety of health parameters. Patients will often experience lower blood pressure and improvement incardiovascular health profiles, lower blood sugar and/or blood lipid levels, a balance of hormonal-related symptoms, adecrease in arthritis aches and pains and overall feeling of sustained energy. Contact: Jason M. Belejack N.D.

Call (203) 271-1311 and visit our website at www.nenaturopathic.com

CCALC/MxCC FALL, 2010 CLASS SCHEDULEIt's time to get your name on the mailing list and join the members of Castle Craig Adult Learning Center at MiddlesexCommunity College in Meriden for the fall term. Classes are scheduled to begin on September 13th and run throughNovember 19th.

For your enjoyment we have scheduled Wonders of the Universe with Dick Boynton, a PowerPoint presentation onVietnam with Frank Donovan, and a program on Alaska with Jack Brooks. Kevin Johnson of the Connecticut StateLibrary will reenact "Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set People Free", and Nick Bellantoni, State Archeologist, willgive a presentation on some of the state's most intriguing historical mysteries.

We will visit the Meriden Police S.W.A.T. Team and have a fall social at the Gouveau Winery in Wallingford. Alsoon the agenda are three book discussions, 3 knitting classes, four walks, how to use your digital camera, an afternoonat the opera, reading literature like a professor, drawing on the right side of the brain, and a PowerPoint presentation onG. Fox in the 1950's.

A trip to the King Tut Exhibit and the Tenement Museum in New York is planned, and by popular demand, a returntrip to Delia's Cooking Class.

Anyone from Meriden and surrounding towns is welcome to join. To obtain the Fall, 2010 schedule please contactCCALC/MxCC at 55 West Main Street, Meriden or call the office at 203-238-6201.

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Local Music Educator Named State Rep forPartnership of Kindermusik Educators

In June 2010 Sandie Apuzzo, local Kindermusik Educator and Owner of Keys& Strings Music Studio in Wallingford accepted the position of State Rep forthe Partnership of Kindermusik Educators.

Ms. Sandie as she is known by students began teaching Kindermusik in1992 and was part of a Maestro program in 1996. She also has been teachingprivate instruction on bowed strings and piano as well conducting Baroqueand Fiddle Ensembles.

Her work with autistic children in both private and group programs hasbeen the one of her most rewarding endeavors.

As the State Rep, it is part of her duties to help other Kindermusik educa-tors maintain their program quality and to help them continue their profes-sional development.

For more information on the programs offered please visitwww.musicboxwithsandie.com

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With this extremely hot, humid and dry weather I never thought my flowers and Jimmy's tomatoes would do so well. Iguess constant weeding and watering when there was no rain contributed to the success of the gardens. Can't forgetthe destroying of the various kinds of bugs. There sure were many. And some you couldn't even see. But they leftlots of holes in the leaves. Got to them before they began their battering of the flowers.

My first tomato wasn't a sandwich this year. He let me have the honor of picking it. It was sliced and served withour main meal. Since then a great deal of them have been put between two slices of bread along with mayonnaise andMrs. Dash. Left over chicken and cold cuts ere added sometimes. The Roma tomatoes are almost ready to be picked.He had some super ones last year. They also are great to put on ones sandwich.

I think the end of July and beginning of August is when the flower gardens are at their peak of beauty. The shorterannuals are so full and vibrant with color. Just about every gardener has the black-eyed-Susan. They are spectacularthis season. And long lasting. Clost to two month. With so many I have I'll be looking for homes for some of them.Dawn, the female counterpart of "The People's Press" had given me a pink and a yellow four o'clock plant. They growrather tall and bloom in late afternoon and close up in the A.M. hours. This is their day by day process. Small, sort oftrumpet like narrow flowers, cover the whole plant. Absolutely beautiful. This is my third season with them. Theyhave also reproduced plants from seedlings. Early fall I dig them up. By then tubers have been produced. Place themin pans of peat moss, put them in the cellar like I do with the dahlias. And plant them next spring. They are one ofmy favorite perennials. Because of the many hibiscus plants which are quite tall with large thick stems. I decided tofence them in. One of my male gardener friend placed heavy metal pipes whammed into the ground surroundingthem. Heavy twine was then wrapped doubly around all of the pipes. So if winds and pouring rain showed up theywould stand at attention and not do flippy flops all over the place. Many times I have written about the evening prim-rose. A large four petal yellow flower which resembles a buttercup and you can watch it come into bloom about sunsetand then it closes up for good usually between six and eight o'clock the next morning. This year two of my beds heldquite a few of these plants and two other ones just a few. Tried keeping track of the number of blooms since theybegan to flower in May. It was impossible. But there had to be over five hun-dred. One night I counted a total of fifty. I have been growing them for abouttwenty years. Just once I would love to see them in full bloom during the day-light hours. What a sight that would be. I don't know how or why it happenedbut one primrose blossom remained totally open until four o'clock in the after-noon. Something I'll probably never see again. Can't forget the butterfly bush-es and their gorgeous winged companions. It's their time to shine. Usuallyflower until the middle of October. Even saw a baby praying mantis near oneof its blooms. The first one this year. They are a big help in getting rid ofthose nasty bugs. The turtle heads, Montauk daisy, autumn joy sedum andchrysanthemums are still waiting their turn.

So until September issue bye for now.Flowercerely yours,Bobbie G. VosgienP.S. Congratulations to our next door neighbors Courtney and Matt on the birthof a second daughter Genesis Elizabeth born July 6, 2010!P.S.S. Love and best wishes to our oldest granddaughter Emmy "MeO" on her16th birthday - August 27, 2010. Love, Grammie Bobbie and Gump Jimmy

LIONS AND TIGERS AND TEENSMyrna Beth HaskellCollege Search Navigation: Don't get bogged down in the mire!My son is now a junior in high school. You know what that means. It's time to start thinking about post secondaryschooling. I'm overwhelmed, plain and simple. My son even knows what he is going into, and I'm still frazzled. It's adaunting task and one I'd love to find reason to avoid, but my son needs my assistance and support with his search. I've learned that a good place to start is with other parents and students who have already gone through the process.There is a plethora of information on the Internet, so one can easily get more confused. Find out the sources othersdeemed most beneficial. Put it in Perspective

Your teen's college search should be an exciting and gratifying experience, so don't put too much pressure on her. Bruce G. Hammond, co-author of Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College and Fiske What to Do When for

College (Sourcebooks, Inc. 2007), advises, "When parents cannot control their anxiety, the college search processbecomes miserable for everyone. Parents must remember that attending a particular college will not make or break ayoung person's future. A young person's life trajectory will have much more to do with what happens after they get tocollege than with which one they attend."Narrow it Down

Many believe that narrowing down your choices by location is a necessary first step. Does your teen want to beclose to home or does he want to experience life in a different part of the country? Will he want to be part of a largeschool community or a small one? Does he prefer a serene, rural environment or an urban lifestyle? You'd be sur-prised how much you can narrow your choices just by location alone.

Next, find the right academic fit. Many websites provide you with various search options, such as searching col-leges by specific majors. If your teen is unsure of his course of study, look at schools with a variety of choices inmajors, rather than colleges that specialize in a few areas. Don't get stuck in cyber space either. Consult a variety ofsources - counselors, teachers, alumni, and guides.Financial RestrictionsDon't automatically disregard colleges which you deem "unaffordable" at first glance. For instance, you might consid-er a community college for the first two years. Successful community college graduates are often offered scholarshipsfor their next two years at selective universities.

As you look into financial aid, don't forget to pursue merit scholarships. Hammond explains, "Don't believe thehucksters who claim that there is free money for college hiding under a rock. The vast majority of money for collegecomes via the institution where the student chooses to enroll. Colleges use scholarships to offer discounts to studentsthey are particularly interested in. Students should keep in mind their odds of getting a scholarship are best when theyare at or near the top of the applicant pool."Make the Most of a Visit Try to narrow down the list to about seven to ten colleges. Be sure to include colleges where acceptance seems cer-tain. Campus visits are the next step. You might find that your teen just doesn't like the "vibe" at a particular school.This is what the college visit is all about - experiencing those things that you just don't get from a text or video. Talkto students on campus and ask them what they like most (and least) about the school.Hammond advises, "Students should take a comparative approach to college visits. Identify a few important criteria,and look for the same things at each place. Record your impressions soon after you leave. Try not to be influencedtoo much by whether you like your tour guide. Focus instead on what the tour guide is telling you."TIPS AND TALES "Your teen has to own the process. Parents should act as a strong support, but not take over by determining what isbest for their teen." - Leslie Koscielniak - Raleigh, NC"Visit colleges when classes are in session. You do not get the same sense of what the school is really like on summeror weekend visits." - Lynne Schiffer - Hyde Park, NYWant to share your ideas? Upcoming topic:Your teen doesn't want to be seen with you in public - what to doPlease send your full name, address, and brief comments to: myrnahaskell@gmail.comOr visit:http://home.roadrunner.com/~haskellfamily/myrna/Author Bio: Myrna Beth Haskell is a feature writer and columnist specializing in parenting issues and children's devel-opment. She is the mother of two teenagers.

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Community Garden ProgramBeat the Street Community Center is participating in com-munity garden program this year on the corner of Pratt andEast Main St in Meriden. The Community Garden hasgiven our members an opportunity to learn importantlessons on sustainability through organic raised gardening.Members work in the garden daily to learn responsibilitiesthat need to fulfilled to harvest a plentiful crop. They alsovisit My City Kitchen twice a week to learn how to preparevegetables harvested from the garden in nutritionally basedmeals. Kashia Cave President of My City Kitchen hasgiven members of the Beat the Street Community CentersCommunity Garden program an opportunity to bringHealthy cooking lessons home to their families. This effortsupported by The City of Meriden ,Meriden HousingAuthority, Meriden /Wallingford United Way, Hampton Inn, TD Bank, Country Flower Farms, Kogut's Nursery, ShinerSigns Inc, Meriden Rotary Club, Record-Journal, UCONNMaster Gardeners, will give lessons to our members thatwill be shared with generations to come. Beat the Street Community Center strives to empower its members to becomeleaders within their community, Thank you for giving us that opportunity!

WALLINGFORD SENIOR CENTER News and EventsSenior Center Transportation Change - Note: Shop Rite is now open on Route 5 in Wallingford. You now have achoice to shop at Shop Rite or Wal-Mart on Thursdays. Please anticipate your needs and make your reservations early.Regular schedule: Wallingford senior residents call the Senior Center at 203-265-7753 to make your reservation. Twodays notice required and as the schedule allows. MONDAY: Kohl's, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and appointments between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.TUESDAY: Appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.THURSDAY: Shop Rite & Wal-Mart, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and appointments between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30p.m. FRIDAY: Stop & Shop from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.MEMORY LANE - Did you know that the Wallingford Senior Center is one of the few senior centers in the state tooffer a social-model, adult day program? Formerly the Daily Activities for Independence Program (D.A.I.), MemoryLane is a program designed to promote and maintain independence for seniors with mild cognitive impairments. Weoffer a variety of different programs and activities throughout the day such as group word games, daily chair exercises,pet therapy visits, baking sessions, arts & crafts projects, and monthly day trips. Our doors open at 9:15 a.m. and closeat 2:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Eligibility is based on an assessment and interview by the Memory LaneProgram Coordinator, (medical clearance and meeting certain program criteria required). Please call Melinda Welch,Memory Lane Program Coordinator, at 203.265.7753, Ext. 205, for more information and your free trial day!SOCIAL SERVICES - IN ORDER TO SERVE YOU BETTER, PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINT-MENT WITH THE SOCIAL WORKER, EILEEN FLYNN, AT 265 7753. THANK YOU.CT Energy Assistance Program Season 2010-2011Guidelines for eligibility for this energy assistance year have not yet been established. As soon as this is established,appointments will begin to be taken. No appointments will be scheduled at this time.Health Reform and Medicare Part DThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law March 23, 2010 makes several changes to MedicarePart D to reduce your out-of-pocket costs when you reach the coverage gap (donut hole). Included in these changes arethe 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 needsto 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 brandname drugs while in the gap. Medicare will phase in additional discounts on the cost of both brand name and genericdrugs.By 2020, these changes will effectively close the coverage gap (donut hole) and rather than paying 100% of thecosts, your responsibility will be 25% of the costs.IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS - Please remember if you'reMedicare Part B premium ($96.40) is being paid for under one of the Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB ORALMB) you will need to complete a re-determination in order for this premium to continue to be paid for you. This re-determination should be mailed to you approximately one month prior to your anniversary date by the Department ofSocial Services. Failure to complete this re-determination will mean that the premium will start to be taken out of yourSocial Security check and you will need to re-apply. Important Notice Regarding Connpace - Please be aware that if you do not renew your ConnPACE when it is due,you will not be able to re-enroll until November 15th. This is due to changes that have been made in the ConnPACEprogram. New enrollment in the ConnPACE Program will be limited to November 15th through December 31st. A fewexceptions do apply. You will be able to join ConnPACE 31 days after turning 65 or after becoming eligible for SocialSecurity Disability (SSDI) or State Supplement Insurance (SSI).Veterans Services - Tuesday, August 31, 1:00 - 3:00 PMGeorge Messier, Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Wallingford, will be available to answer questions and assistwith benefit information. An appointment is required. Please call 203-265-7753.PROGRAMSSummer Party! - Wednesday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMMusic, food and fun . . . find it all at our annual Summer Party! The Humble Bees will entertain us at 11:00 AM;Zandri's will provide a delicious buffet lunch at noon (ziti with meat sauce, pasta primavera, sausage and peppers,breaded chicken, and salad); and after lunch you can try to win prizes during our own version of the "Minute to Win It"game show! Tickets are $6.00 for members, $10.00 for guests, and are on sale through August 13.Hurricane 2010: Is This The Year? - Thursday, August 26, 10:30 AMMeteorologist Art Horn will present a program on the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, as well as on the hurri-cane forecast for this season. There has been a long drought of land-falling hurricanes in southern New England withonly two in 48 years. Find out why that may be about to change. Please sign up if you plan to attend.Do You Love To Eat? - Thursday, August 19, 10:00 AMJoin us for the third in our four-part cooking series sponsored by Skyview. Watch a cooking demonstration, sample pre-pared foods, and leave with recipes, shopping tips and more. This month's program will focus on cooking DINNER forone as well as myths about food and sleep. Please sign up to attend.Giant Tag Sale - Saturday, September 18, 8:00 AM - NoonThe Computer Learning Center will sponsor a giant indoor tag sale on September 18, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Vendorsare needed! You may rent a 60" round table for $20 or an 8' rectangular table for $25. Make checks payable toWallingford Senior Center. Set-up will take place Friday, September 17, 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Donations wanted: We willgladly accept your unwanted items in good, clean condition to sell at the tag sale. Please bring your donations to theSenior Center beginning September 13.

VISIT our website at www.WLFDSENIORCTR.COM!

CRAFTERS WANTEDWallingford -Crafters needed for holiday fair to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 13 at the FirstBaptist Church, 114 North Main Street.Space is $30 plus $5 for and 8' table. For more information or an application,call Liz Davis at 203-265-4187.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Support the Arts at Lincoln Middle School!Join us for a rockin' benefit concert featuring the Beatles tribute band"Number Nine" at Lincoln Middle School's auditorium on Friday, October 1,2010 from 6:30-9:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students.Advance general admission tickets can be purchased at the school's mainoffice from 8:00am-3:00pm or at JC Music during regular business hours.Come early for a picnic on the lawn! Food selections that will be sold from5:15-6:15pm and during intermission will include hotdogs, chips, nachos &cheese, drinks, popcorn and ice cream. (In the event of rain, food will beserved in the cafeteria.) For additional information, contact Christine Flynn at(203) 494-9376 or visit www.lincoln.meriden.k12.ct.us/events/

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CELEBRATIONSArleneWow! - In My Own WordsWhen I was approached by the"People's Press" to write a biographyabout myself, I was extremely flat-tered. After a bit of thought, I suddenlybecame slightly nervous. Even thoughI am a singer-songwriter, I usually dis-guise life's situations through the virtueof a pretty song. Today, I will tell youin black and white about where it allstarted and how I got here.

I was born and raised inWallingford, CT. by Cuban immigrantparents. To my earliest recollections, Iwas always obsessed with music. Bothof my parents enjoyed music but nei-ther had any perceivable talent when itcame to the arts. What they knew andunderstood was hard work and deter-mination to raise a family in hardtimes. My brother, five years senior,was always very interested in musicand has always been a huge inspirationto me in this regard. He began playingaccordion as at age 11 then he quicklyswitched over to electric guitar (a much cooler instrument for an almost-teen boy).. This sparked me to want to learn toplay the piano.

I began my piano lessons at age 6. Right from the start, I composed my own melodies. My piano teachers were frus-trated with me because I often chose not to learn my lessons. As far as vocal studies go, I have never taken a lesson.My voice came naturally as a gift from the universe. I did learn the nuances of vocal performance through my favoritepop icons of the time. Artists such as Olivia Newton-John and the Carpenters taught me to sing with genuine emotion.The Osmond family opened up the world of harmonies and the group ABBA showed me how to compose a hit song(I'm still working on that).

My brother began working at a department store when he was 16. He would purchase albums (that's what they calledthem back then) every week. He'd always been a nut for organization, so he started his collection from A-Z. I was for-tunate enough to be treated to the stylings of Aeosmith through Frank Zappa. Although I loved most of the music pre-sented to me, I personally gravitated toward female artists such as Heart, Joan Jett and the Runaways. My brotherbought me a bass guitar so that we could play together as a little make-shift duo. We never really went far with the pro-ject. He was turning into an adult and getting on with his life's journey. Needless to say, the ill-fated "band" was quick-ly nonexistent. Not to worry, there were plenty of musical opportunities for me to explore.

Most of my earliest original compositions were recorded on my small four track cassette recorder. Some of these oldditties are hanging around in a box somewhere waiting to be found. These early works were also part of my newadventure of creating a garage band's set list. I started performing in bands when I was about 19 years of age. Ofcourse, I started out in my parents' garage then graduated to other band members' garages and basements once exhaust-ing the tender ears of my unsuspecting neighbors. I've been in many area bands such as The Bridge, Vertigo, LittleQueen "The Ultimate Heart Tribute (rocking out some Ann and Nancy Wilson tunes), the UnExpected and Milk. Ilearned a great deal about music and life from being in all of these situations. Perhaps my next article can cover someof that material because there's just not enough time to rehash everything!

In 2005, I decided that the best thing for me was to perform as a solo act. As it turns out, I've played out every weeksince then and I still enjoy it very much. I do like to perform with other people from time to time. My CD release partyfor my debut effort "The Red Is Becoming" was all about performing with a full band. My friends and former band-mates Kathy Steahle (drums), Kathy Auburn (lead guitar), Dan Higgins (bass guitar), Chris Cioffi (keyboard) andKristina Waldron (backing vocals) joined me for a wonderful evening celebrating a huge accomplishment in my life. Iwill get the band together again upon the release of my second CD which will come out later this year.I have had the honor of winning Gary Allen's online competition called the "Best Song In the World Contest". I've wontwo times for the song "Wrong Side" and "Dirty Road Home". Gary Allen was the drummer for the Charlie DanielsBand and JJ Cale. My song "Dirty Road Home" was written especially for an online novel by author Pamela RedmondSatran. Pam is a New York Times best selling author. Her online story can be accessed at www.hosprings.com Mycompositons are now being used for placements in television and films.

I invite you all to please visit my website www.arlenewow.com for all things ArleneWow! such as my calendar ofevents and information about how to purchase my debut CD "The Red Is Becoming" You can get on my mailing list byjust writing me a request at arlenewow1@gmail.com or join my fan page on Facebook under "ArleneWow!". For thoseof you who are already my friends and fans, "Thanks a Million! I can't live my dream with out you!"

Peace and Love, ArleneWow!

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2010 - 2011

Michael’s TrattoriaNorthern Italian Cuisine

Featuring...Seafood, Steaks, Veal & Pasta

Romantic Dining!Great Lunches Tues-Friday

Reservations Suggested344 Center Street in Wallingford

203-269-5303www.michaelstrattoria.com