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Camp Ulbrich 2009
Where every day is an adventure!
If you are looking for the best camp for your child - you don’t have far to Swim Lessons and Free Swim are also part of what Camp Ulbrich offers.
look. Navigate or better yet find your way to the Wallingford Family The Wallingford Family YMCA prides itself in offering free swim and swim
YMCA’s Camp Ulbrich. lessons to all of our campers each day. Swim times will be in the after-
noon to get campers out of the sun.
Camp Ulbrich is committed to providing a safe and fun evironment for
your child to spend their summer. Camp Ulbrich offers campers the Our groups are designed specifically for your childs age and abilities. We
opportunity to make new friends, meet new challenges and most impor- offer Rascals for campers entering Grade K, All Stars for campers enter-
tantly, have fun! Whether it be playing soccer, climbing our rock wall, ing grades 1-5, Outdoor Explorers for campers entering grades 4-8,
swimming with friends, or just speding time with their group, they will be AdventurTeens for campers entering grades 6,7 and 8 and finally C.I.T.’s
sure to have a summer to remember. for campers entering grades 9 and 10. Of course there isn’t enough
room here to explain each group but trust us - they are packed with fun,
But Camp Ulbrich is so much more than that. It gives your child the adventure, crafts and learning skills.
chance to explore who they are and develop skills that will last a lifetime.
It will also give them friends for a lifetime. We have the best staff on hand at all times. Our camp staff act as posi-
tive role models for campers and strive toward offering a fun, yet safe
New this year to Camp Ulbrich are 2 week session programming, a and healthy program for everyone involved. Our staff possess the quali-
Bertini Park experience for everyone, smaller group sizes and Outdoor ties that we instill in our campers; caring, honesty, respect and responsi-
Explorers. This comes on top of the what you have come to expect from bility.
us - only the best for your child.
It’s all about giving your child the very best camp experience they will
There are 5 sessions this year each with their own unique theme. Wild, ever have....well till next year that is because they will want to come back
Wild West, Color Olympics, I Spy, Carnival and Holidays are just another again and again.
way we make it fun for your child. Did we forget to mention field trips -
well now you know. To obtain a camp brochure go to our website shown below, visit our wel-
come desk or just give us a call and we will send you one.
Where Did You Go? Where Are You Going? classes, and I do use energy healing and Reiki once in a while at Reiki shares. About three years
ago I also got interested in intuition, and so I went to classes for that also. That was an eye-open-
I have pondered these questions for a number of years, and was only discussing this subject yester-
ing experience, literally.
day, June 16th, the 31st anniversary of my mom's death, with a teacher of mine. I often character-
I tend to be hard on myself, and I'm sure there are many of you who can identify with that. I
ize myself as having two lives: The one I already lived, and the one I am living today, and they are
have a tendency to think I'm not doing enough, like I should be doing more. I should be building
quite different. One feels more successful than the other, but possibly only through my eyes, and
something like the Eiffel Tower. I should be a master chef. I should be writing an unprecedented
it's hard to get past my own viewpoint. I wonder, too, how many people think that they never
novel. We can't all be famous, can we? We can't all be millionaires, can we? I have got to stop
accomplished as much as their mom or dad did. I go through spells of that, believing my mom was
measuring my worth by what's in my bank account or because I'm renting an apartment rather than
a better person than me, creative and talented in so many ways, talents I never had. I have to shake
owning a home. We are not all destined to own a home. It's not that important. We are not all des-
myself loose from those thoughts and concentrate on what I have done in my life and try not to
tined to be married or to have children, and it's okay.
make negative comparisons. I am my own person after all, and I will never be my mom, so I need
So where am I going? I am going down the path that I was meant to be traveling along. I don't
to just accept that and move ahead.
know where it's going to lead ultimately, but I know everything is placed before me for a reason.
Where did I go? It seems so long ago, like a distant memory. I was on stage a lot. I studied
There are no coincidences. I truly believe that. I am not my mom, but she loved me and I loved her
voice and acting, and was involved in many singing organizations, went to auditions, gave recitals,
with all of my heart. I keep her spirit alive every day I show love to someone, even if it's with just
and was performing every week in Fairfield County, Pelham, New York, or New York City. I was
a smile. So smile, love deeply, laugh, and be positive. You are where you are supposed to be, and
hardly famous, but I was fairly well known. I even had the opportunity to study three different
you are going where you are destined to go.
summers in either Freiburg, Germany or Graz, Austria, and I performed on stage there also. It was
Barbara Sherburne
an exciting time. I was never able to make a living singing, so I was always working at one job or
barndt49@yahoo.com
another, whether as a music teacher, waitress or as a secretary. Along the way, when I was about
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of a battle."
32, I searched for my biological family and located them, and that was another exciting time.
This came to mind today also, "Where've You Been," by Kathy Mattea. You might want to check it
Imagine finding out I had two sisters and three brothers I did not know about? Although intuitively
out on YouTube. I used to play this on my guitar and sing it myself. I didn't play it as well as
I had known it for years in my heart. And then there was the Mother's Day Reunion in 1986 with
Kathy Mattea played it on her guitar, but that's okay.
my biological mom and my siblings that made headlines, and that was all printed in this paper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHzMGM9qyZw
Believe it or not, it was only a couple of years ago that I realized I had never really stopped
going to classes. I had just never thought of it until one day it kind of popped into my mind. I stud-
ied acting and voice with a number of people, and I would never be able to list them all, but Meriden/Wallingford NAACP Health and Wellness Fair
among them were Ed and Dorothy Bryce, Joan Brainard, Felix Knight, Jeanne Kimball, Sheila Save the Date! The Meriden-Wallingford Branch of the NAACP, in partnership with the
Harms, Irma Cooper, and many more. Maybe some of you will recognize those names. When I Community Health Center of Meriden, the Meriden Health Department, and MidState Medical
was about 34, and still deeply involved with my singing career, I decided to go to school to Center, will be hosting its annual health and wellness fair on Friday, July 31, from 10:00am-
become a court reporter. Ha! Two long years later, I got a certificate, but went into the 1:00pm in the Miller Street lot, located at the corner of Miller and Center Street.
scoping/proofreading field instead, and I have been working with court reporters for 23 years now. Health information and screenings will be offered from over 50 vendors; raffle items will be
I've been learning new words practically every day since. available as well as fun entertainment, and healthy snacks. This family event is free, and all are
So time marched on, and I kept working and singing and enjoying vacation time with my new welcome!
family. We did so many things together, trying to catch up on 32 years. I have wonderful memories In the event of rain the event will be held on Saturday, August 1 (same time, same place). For
from those years. When the superb organist and choirmaster resigned from Church of Christ the more information on the event, please contact Angela Simpson at 630-4237. This is guaranteed to
Redeemer, Jack Hennigan, he was replaced by several men in succession who were just not very be a fun, informational event for everyone!
good, and I got weary of it. I wanted to be remembered for my voice which was still in its prime,
so I quit before I turned 50. "Why?", people ask. "Don't you miss it?" No, I really don't. I had fab- Did You Know?
ulous times on stage, and I'll never forget any performance I was in, but that was then, and this is
Sweet corn on the cob is a favorite at mealtime. However, sometimes those pesky silks that get
now.
trapped in between the kernels can be hard to remove when preparing the corn. The easiest way to
Where am I going? I decided to go back to school in 2003 to study energy healing. It was my
remove the silks from freshly shucked corn is to gently brush the corn with a clean terry cloth
goal that I would go into that field and have my own practice in case the court reporting work fiz-
kitchen towel. Then cook and enjoy!
zled out. I wanted to have something in my back pocket, so to speak. I studied at the Connecticut
Healing Institute, now CHI, under the tutorage of Barry Gordon. I went for three years, the third
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Reiki I, II, and III with Barbara Fasulo. I never did open a healing practice, but I'm glad I took the
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The Wallingford Garden Club and Wallingford What Father's Day means to me
By Jason Zandri
Center Inc presents the 2009 Gardener's
Market Saturday mornings 9:00-12:00 from July 11th to Sept 12th at the Father's Day means a lot of different things to different people, myself included, and it really depends on your perspec-
Railroad Station Green, routes 5 and 150. Offered will be plants, flowers, tive.
produce, home crafts, baked items and other goodies. Gardening advice and
plant clinic are available. Carole and Bob Golitko will continue with cooking Father's Day to me is taking out the garbage and having my oldest son Andrew (who will be five this August) ask me
demos and breakfast items using vendors fresh products. If you wish to be a not to put all the plastic shopping bags of garbage from all the little pails around the house into the larger bag - because
vendor, please contact Ellie Tessmer, Market Manager at 203-269-2653 or then it's too big for him to help with throwing them into the dumpster.
email at swcd43emt@sbcglobal.net. We are especially looking for backyard
gardeners to share their produce with their own booth, consignment or dona- It's about my three year old daughter Angela (whose name I need to change to "Me Too") who wants to go along for
tions to the Wallingford Garden Club. Please check the website at: the ride as well to throw away the trash.
www.wallingfordgardenersmarket.com for details.
Never did I ever think that taking the garbage to throw away was going to be an excursion type event that was going to
Being a child at home alone in the summer is a high-risk occupation. If become wholly inefficient in the amount of time it takes to get the job done because I have two little helpers that really
you call your mother at work thirteen times an hour, she can hurt you. can't help but who want to try anyway. All that and I actually look forward to it like getting my paycheck - "wee, let's
go for a ride in the car to get rid of the trash."
Photo Art It's also about my one year old son Adam who is looking at me and desperately trying to figure out if it's going to be
OK this time to let the table go and try to make it to the couch where I am sitting; laughing and giggling with every
attempt, successful or not.
It's about leveraging my inability to carry a tune if it had a handle on it and having my kids squeal in glee as if I was
the greatest performer on the planet. That comes in a close second to my lack of rhythm with respect to dancing that
they also seem to enjoy so much.
It's watching them all get ready to leave for their annual expedition to Poland for two months and knowing that while
my daughter says she's going to miss me I know I am going to miss her more. (Andrew gets to ride all over my in-laws
farm on a tractor so I am pretty sure after a day or two he's thinking "Dad who?")
It's taking them for a ride down Wallingford's Whirlwind Hill Road (known to my kids as "The Bumpy Road") and lis-
tening to them scream in delight enjoying the 25 mile an hour "jostling roller coaster." I never thought I could thor-
oughly enjoy a neglected road in such a fashion and it was only because I ended up with kids that I could to the fullest
extent possible.
It's about working all day onsite at a customer, doing the impossible for the ungrateful, and coming home to eardrum
shattering screams of "DADDY!" as the real reminder why I get up in the morning to do it all over again.
It's understanding that even though the box spring and mattress is sitting flat on the floor that somehow there is still a
monster under there and that I can save the day by just lying in that bed which seems to keep the monsters at bay.
Val and I by Courtney Barrett
It's having someone my own age to play with.
MEMORIES FOREVER! It's knowing that while Superman can fly and Batman has all the cool gadgets, my kids would rather sit with me and
listen to me explain why a circle is not an oval and an oval is not a circle and to see that somehow they seem to be
really interested in trying to understand that. (That and I equally enjoy trying to figure out new and entertaining ways
Tanzani Trails Safari to explain it for the tenth time).
A unique safari in search of
Africa’s finest game viewing. It's enjoying an eight dollar Amtrak ride from New Haven to Wallingford with them as if it were a million dollar safari
Tanzania’s best! Visiting the most adventure to Africa.
popular locations including the
famous Great Serengeti. Stay in Father's Day for me is about knowing that I'll probably have the opportunity to repeat favorite things again and do
beautiful lodges along with our some missed adventures that the others are now too old for once #4 arrives in September.
favorite tented camps. No one but
King Travelways gives you the It understanding that I don't have the kind of luck that allows me to win $2.00 in the Powerball drawing, let alone the
best in Safari’s. grand prize, all the while somehow knowing I am already rich beyond my wildest dreams.
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in the end we have everything we want by living within our means and keeping an eye on the more important and
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practical things.
These were just some of the things at the front of my mind when I sat down to write this; the real beauty of it is that
there are some that I didn't remember and there are many others that haven't happened yet.
The best part of Father's Day for me is knowing that somehow I have uncovered a secret that seems to me to be some-
thing that is hidden in plain sight and enjoying it more than should allowed by law…
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The Hubbard Park pool is open daily noon to 6:45 PM. Pool passes
are required and can be obtained from the Parks and Recreation office on
Liberty St.
Enjoy fishing at Mirror Lake in Hubbard Park, Baldwins Pond, Black
Pond, Crescent Lake, Hanover Pond, the Quinnipiac River, and Silver A Land Surveyor Dedicated To Fulfilling
Lake. Also, you can take a canoe or kayak trip down the Quinnipiac The Needs Of The Property Owner
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River or on Hanover Pond. Picknicking at our parks is also a favorite activity. Get outdoors and enjoy nature!
On July 9, at the Hubbard Park Bandshell at 6:30 PM, the Eddie Forman Band will present a free concert of Polish
Music. Come on out and Polka the evening away!
When I was a kid, summer seemed to linger forever. As we get older, time flies by so we need to take time to P.O. BOX 4256 YALESVILLE, CT 06492
enjoy the natural resources available to us. Make plans now!
For more information about summer activities contact the Meriden Parks Department at 630-4259 or the Hot Line at
630-4279.
Have a happy and safe summer!
Mike Rohde - Mayor of Meriden
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn
mower is broken. ~James Dent
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Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. Dear Housewives - Central Connecticut's Know It All Gals
~Russel Baker Dear Readers, Do you have a question regarding family life, budgeting, cus-
Celebrations of tomer service issues, DVD or book reviews, or home organization? We will
Life and Home give you our candid advise from a family perspective. Contact The Peoples
Press by e-mail or phone with your confidential question and we will answer it
in the next issue. - June and Flora
Congratulations Dear Housewives, What do you think about people knitting during meet-
Eddie ings or even church? My friend and I are in disagreement and you may
We are so proud of you! sway one of us...To knit or not to knit?
Love, FLORA: I used to think it was inappropriate but now that I am enjoy crochet-
Mom, Lil and Pat
ing and knitting, I can see why people do it. For me, I listen and absorb mater-
ial when I doodle or knit
JUNE: Dear to knit or not to knit, now that /is /the question! Flora, I have to
Plantings say, I think it is funny that you thought it was inappropriate until you started
doing it. It is rude to do one thing while someone is expecting you attention on another thing whether or not you enjoy
doing it. Even if you think you are absorbing, the message you send is that the person is not important enough for
your full attention. Knit later. Text later. Read later. Shhhh.
FLORA: I said that I can /see/ why they do it not that I condone it. I would not do it during church or a meeting. But
when I watch TV and crochet, I absorb better. I crocheted during a video presentation of my pal, Dave Ramsey and
found that I listened better. It must be a brain thing. But I would not do crafty things during a face to face. I should
have been clearer dear.
Dear Housewives, What do you think of two families going on vacation together? I have heard it is not a good
idea. Savvy traveler
JUNE: Dear Savvy traveler, You must live up to your name and be savvy. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT GO on vacation
with friends. What everyone says is true. Your two families will but heads and your friendship will end. I would not
recommend going with any other family for more than two days.
FLORA: I have never done it but know many families and friends that do it. It would be hard for me to share the time
and activities if we have different ideas of fun.
JUNE: Hi Flora, I am reading, "I'm Chevy Chase and you're not" but Chevy Chase. Pretty good read but nothing
shocking or new in it. Just got back from Martha's Vineyard. Rained all week but we had some good times
anyway.
Plantings at the Wallingford Emergency Shelter
FLORA: Hi June, I always liked Chevy Chase. You have to get creative when it rains. I hope you had some cloudy
Wallingford Garden Club member Carole Golitko and granddaughter Cally
days to venture to the beach. And if there is just rain, without the storm factor, time at the beach can be exciting! After
Chvisuk did their annual planting at the Wallingford Emergency Shelter.
all, we are waterproof!
Cally chose pink petunias for the entrance area to the shelter. This project
is her way of giving back to the community for her 5th birthday. She is a
student at Building Blocks. She likes gardening with her grandmother and The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival - Wallingford
does many other conservation and environmental projects together. This is the 23rd year of the festival, in a new location this year, just 4 minutes from I-91. The music is played simulta-
The Wallingford Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs neously in 4 indoor and outdoor venues all weekend, featuring 18 top jazz band from all over the US and CT and one
of CT and National Garden Clubs, Inc. directly from New Orleans, LA. You'll hear New Orleans style jazz, hot jazz, swing and big band sounds. It's a fun
Photo by Kira Chvisuk of Carole Golikto and Cally Chvisuk planting at the weekend for the whole family at a lovely resort with
Shelter. large swimming pool, tennis and outdoor activities for children and adults, dance lessons and dancing in all venues
Date: Friday, July 31 - 3pm to 11:30pm Saturday, August 1 - 11:00am to 5:00pm and 6pm to 11:30pm
Sunday August 2, 2009 - Gospel Service 9am, Antique Car Display 11am,
Now Open! Bands start 11:00am to 5pm
Place: Mountain Ridge Resort High Hill Road Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
Lovely Lathers Homemade Soap Shop Details: See www.greatctjazz.org and call 1-800-468-3836 (or 1-800-HOT-EVENt) for early ticketing. There are special
Festival prices at the following hotels Host Hotel: 4 Points by Sheraton, Meriden, CT
549 Center St. Wallingford. Also: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Fairfield Inn and Courtyard by Marriott
Next to Vinny's Deli & Red House Collectibles Gate Pricing: $95/weekend pass, $45/session, $60/all day Sat., Children $6 Save $ before July 24: $90/weekend,
$40/session, $50 all day Sat. Special Sponsor: Be a Jazz Angel $160/3-day pass, special seating
Specialty Soaps for sensitive skin - Olive Oil Soap Note: The Great Connecticut Jazz Festival (TGCTJF) sponsors a charitable program, Horns for Kids (see www.horns-
Herbal Soaps - Old Fashion Pine Tar Soap, forkids.org) which provides instruments which have been donated and refurbished to CT schools as well as grants to
promote music in schools. TGCTJF seeks new volunteers, sponsors, and benefactors. Call 1-800-HOT-EVENt (1-800-
Lotions, Lip Balms, Salves, Shea Butters 468-3836) or see www.greatctjazz.org
Bath and Body Products
203 440-0759 Robert N. Pederson Memorial Scholarships Awarded Wallingford
Open Tues., Thurs.& Fri. 4:00-7:00pm Rick Vanski, president of the Wallingford Supervisors Local 424, Unit 17, has announced this year's recipients of the
Sat. 10:00-4:00pm Sun. 11:00 -3:00pm Robert N. Pederson Memorial Scholarship award. Stephanie Barchewski of Meriden and Adam Lyon of Wallingford
Visit our website www.LovelyLathers.com have each been awarded a scholarship in the amount of $250.
Barchewski will be attending Central Connecticut State University in the fall, while Lyon will be attending the
University of Hawaii.
Cool off with something nice...
Mariannas ITALIAN Ice! Have you been thinking about adopting a kitten? Wallingford Animal Shelter
has lovable kittens in every color.
"Three Cheers For The Red, White And Blue" And
Keeping Your Animals Safe.
Lori Peck, Dedicated Volunteer
I'd like to wish everyone a very "Happy Fourth of July" and thank our Service Men and Women for all they have done
for our Country. We are truly blessed to be "The Home of the Free and the Brave."
While you are all enjoying your picnics and family barbeque's, remember your pet's. Please keep them inside when
using or watching fireworks. The loud noise and dangerous sparks make them very nervous and they may hide or run
away. They don't understand the celebration, they just enjoy the hotdog's and hamburger's that get tossed in their direc-
tion.
I'd like to thank all of you who have sent in a donation towards our medical expenses, after reading my last article.
Every single dollar helps! Just this past week we have had 15 cats and kittens abandoned at our doorstep. Some with
upper respiratory, some with severe diahrea and some with notes attached, telling us what the cat's names are. These
cat's were left overnight in carriers, during thunderstorms and lightening. Doesn't that make you angry?
If you would like to help, but also have fun, on August 9th we will be having our "1st Annual Poker Run." It will
begin at the Bradley Diner on West Main St. in Meriden and end at the Shelter, where there will be prizes, raffles, live
bands and an all day BBQ. The ride is being sponsored by the Bradley Diner and Pet Playhouse. See our website for
more info and entry fee.
Remember another way you can help is through our "Sponsor-A-Pet" program. Visit our animals online and choose
one that you'd like to help. By clicking on the "Sponsor Me" banner you can make a donation for their care. It's a great
way to help if you can't adopt.
Donations for our tag sale in September are now being accepted. Also, before you throw out those old towels, wash
cloths, blankets or sheets, the Meriden Humane Society could use them. We are also in need of a running washer and
dryer if anyone has those. Donations of Purina Cat & Kitten Chow, wet cat food (no fish please) and Pedigree dry dog
food are always appreciated. You can visit us online @ www.meridenhs.petfinder.com or come on over to 311 Murdock
Ave. Thanks again and see you at the shelter!
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Senior Center staff members are continuing to take applications for the Rent Relief Program ("Circuit Breaker") spon-
sored by the State of Connecticut. The program provides eligible renters with money back on their 2008 rent and util-
ities based on their income and expenses. If you were a renter age 65 or over during 2008, or on Social Security
Disability, you may be eligible to receive a benefit. Application hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to
12:00 noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at the Senior Center on Wednesday, July 22 and Friday, July 24 from 9:00
am to 1:00 pm in the mezzanine. There are still several openings and interested people are asked to sign-up by calling
the Senior Center at 237-0066. The cost of the class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and com- The Fourth Annual Uria and Johanna Fishbein Memorial Golf Classic will
pletion of the two day refresher training course entitles you to a discount on your automobile insurance premiums. take place Saturday, August 29th at Traditions Golf Club in Wallingford.
The tournament will benefit the Children's Concert performed each year by
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will sponsor "Learn How to Surf the Medicare Website" on Wednesday, July 29 at the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra and the Uria and Johanna Fishbein
10:30 am. Scott Berney from Anthem will teach you how to register on the Medicare site, view the "Medicare and Educational Scholarship Fund.
You" handbook, search Medicare billing, file an appeal, order a replacement Medicare card, find a local provider, The Foundation was established in four years ago by the Fishbein Family
compare Medicare Advantage and supplemental insurance plans and rates, find and compare Medicare Part D drug as a means in which the family members could replicate and continue the
plans and use other tools on the site. Scott will bring his laptop and a projector and help you learn all that is available contributions of Uria and Johanna to the Wallingford community. The chil-
on the internet for your use. The program will be held in the first floor meeting room and interested people are asked dren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Uria and Johanna comprise
to sign-up in the office if you are planning to attend. Since the program is learning how to surf, Scott will wear his the Foundation Board and run the tournament.
Hawaiian shirt and pass out lei's and other giveaways to those who attend so I hope you will be interested in attend- In the Spring of each year, the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra presents
ing! Sign-up today by calling 237-0066. the Children's Concert which was initiated with the joint creative effort of
Johanna Fishbein and Maestro Philip Ventre. For the past 30 years this per-
John F. Hogarth - Senior Center Director formance has been enjoyed by every third and fourth grade student in the
Town of Wallingford with the intention of providing the children an oppor-
Bee Stings and Spider Bites tunity to appreciate and understand fine music.
In 2004 the Children's Concert was renamed The Uria and Johanna
When the warm weather arrives, so do the insects that share our outdoor living spaces. Fishbein-Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Children's Concert to com-
While in most cases humans and insects can peacefully co-exist, sometimes encounters end with people suffering memorate their enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to this annual per-
bites or stings.
formance.
Wasps and bees are common flying insects that can be very beneficial. Bees pollinate flowers and wasps generally
The Uria and Johanna Fishbein Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund
feed on other insects. Wasps (which include the yellowjacket) and bumblebees can sting repeatedly because their
was formed in 2005 to benefit qualifying students in the Town of
stinger is not left behind. A honeybee's stinger is barbed, so it is left behind in its victim, resulting in the bee's death.
Wallingford who need financial assistance in pursuing their educational
Unless a person is severely allergic to bee or wasp stings, mild irritation will occur at the sting site and itching,
careers.
swelling, nausea, and other minor effects may crop up.
To date over $20,000. has been donated to these two activities. Anyone
Spiders are also common in backyards and around homes in the warmer weather. Pets, children and adults may
interested in playing, being a sponsor, and/or attending the evening dinner
come across several different varieties of spiders. Many spiders have the ability to bite but will not do so unless pro-
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413 Barnes Road was because he was saving his last bullet for himself. As for the grenade, I'll never know if it went off prematurely or,
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"Maggie's Corner"
Happy Birthday America!
By: Maggie Griffin
See cover photo of Maggie!
Destiny took over to destination for me after wishing to visit the Statue of Liberty for
the past 30 years. The irony of this wish is through my son, who was born on the 4th
of July, and his school, Dag Middle School, where his teacher, Mrs. Fig asked me to
attend this trip, a trip to the Statue of Liberty.
They had no knowledge of my wish until Tommy, my son, and I told them. I
believe in my heart that my wish was meant for my son, a real live Nephew of Uncle
Sam, born On the Fourth of July, to be the one with me to visit this remarkable stat-
ue. I found it to be a "miracle wish come true" when Mrs. Fig asked me to go on this
trip with the school and her class.
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The Statue of Liberty is a National Monument.
She celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28,
1986. The people of France gave the Statue to the
people of the United States of America well over
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States. It now contains exhibits covering 400 years of immigration history
The historic Great Hall, once filled with new arrivals waiting to be inspected and registered by immigration officers,
now contains historic benches and reproduction inspector desks. Visitors can re-live the experience of 12 million peo-
ple processed through this cavernous space. In later years, The Great Wall of Honor was built, carved with the names
of millions of people who first arrived to the United States of America. On this wall is where I found my own ances-
tors names on both sides of my family. The funny thing was I even found my husband's name to prove to my son that
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to hand out on a street corner in NYC.
Although he didn't ask, I gave him a donation for making a poodle out of a balloon for me, then a kiss on the cheek
for complimenting me about how old I look. I figured a kiss on the cheek from me is worth a million because that is
not like me to do that. But the truth is I gave him a kiss on his cheek simply because he told me it makes him happy to
use his talent to make people smile.
He has a college degree; he has been applying for jobs everywhere. However, he set an example, dressed as a
clown, when he told the children the importance of education and why college is important. His way of telling them
the importance of education was "If you don't do well in school and get a college education, you may end up like me, a
clown on a street corner, making animals out of balloons".
To continue, we took a drive by visit to the location of Ground Zero. All the children, teachers, chaperones, includ-
ing myself, had a moment of silence. After seeing Ground Zero and traveling down the street of what happened on
9/11, my thoughts went to work about that day. I will never forget 9/11 and I know many who are reading this will
never forget that day as well.
My thoughts were about the people who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. My thoughts were about the people
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wars Americans have faced, through our economy trials, we all need to be thankful for one thing, people that are there
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headed up, or I should say Down East, as my grandfather characterized the area, next week. I, once again, have an
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wouldn't recognize it now - the new owner put up this ugly fence around the place, oh well.
Enjoy your summer - whatever you choose to do.
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NOTICE
Town of Wallingford Residents
REVALUATION PROJECT
The revaluation (appraisal) of all real estate in the Town of Wallingford is about to begin. Under
Connecticut law, all municipalities are required to perform a revaluation at least once every five years.
The purpose of the revaluation is to extablish a market value for all residential, commercial, and industrial
real estate as of October 1, 2010.
Vision Appraisal Technology, Inc., a certified revaluation company, has been contracted to assist the
assessor in completing this project. The project starts with the data collection phase. During this phase,
we will perform inspections and compile information about all real estate within the town. It will take
eight to ten months to complete all property inspections.
* Property inspections will begin in June and will continue until completion.
* Inspections will begin in the Southeastern portion of town.
* A typical inspection takes approximately ten to fifteen minutes to complete.
* Property inspectors will perform interior and exterior inspections of all real estate.
* Inspections include the viewing of basements and attics.
* Furniture and items of personal property are not assessed.
* An inspection will not be conducted unless and adult (18 years or older) is present.
* Property inspectors will wear a clearly visible identification badge, including photograph, Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 14, 2009 sponsored by the
and will present a letter confirming they are assigned to the project. Roman Catholic churches in Wallingford: Saints Peter & Paul; Most Holy
* Property inspectors and their vehicles are registered with the Wallingford Police Dept.. Trinity; Church of the Resurrection and Our Lady of Fatima. The proces-
* To verify the identity of a property inspector, call the Assessor’s Office at 203-294-2001. sion began at Saints Peter & Paul Church, down North Orchard Street, to
Church Street, and ending at Most Holy Trinity Church. Along the proces-
sion route, two stops were made in front of festively decorated houses for
Your cooperation with this process is essential to an accurate determintation of market value.
Gospel readings, hymns, and prayer. The Corpus Christi (Body of Christ)
Please feel free to contact the assessor’s office with any question and concerns. Procession is a special devotion to Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist, and
prayers are offered to bless the Wallingford community. Photo: The
Wallingford Assessors Office Procession ended with prayer and Benediction at Most Holy Trinity Church
Phone (203) 294-2001 * Fax (203) 294-2003 with Fr. Gary Simeone, Pastor of Most Holy Trinity Church on North
Colony Street.
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Protecting the Children from Tobacco Where did the name "hot dog" come from?
Keith Gordon, Majority Leader City of Meriden Legend says that cartoonist Tad Dorgan saw a vendor selling "hot dachshund
Recent news that our Federal Government just passed additional legislations to try to protect children from the use of sausages" at a baseball game at the New York Polo Grounds. He shouted,
tobacco products, brought back up an issue about children under the age of 18 being allowed to even posses tobacco "Get your red-hot dachshund sausages!" In his cartoon, Dorgan drew a dachs-
products. hund dog, resting in a bun. But he didn't know how to spell dachshund, so he
Back in November 1998, I sponsored a resolution which was adopted by the Meriden City Council to petition our gave the cartoon the caption, "Get your hot dogs." However, no one has ever
State Representatives to lobby for the enactment of a law making possession and use of any tobacco products by found a copy of this cartoon. Others say the name was a joke about German
minors illegal and that this law should mirror the present laws that are presently in effect for the possession and/or use immigrants being small, long, thin dogs. And some say that students at Yale
of alcohol by a minor. Meriden's Senator Gaffey and State Representative Altobello attempted to get this law passed in University in New Haven, Connecticut, referred to the wagons outside their
1999 but it did not make it through the process. dorms that sold hot sausages, as "dog wagons." That name soon became "hot
So recently I made a contact to our State Delegation about trying to approach this law again since it only made com- dog." Indeed, the exact origin of the term is unknown.
mon sense. State Representative Buddy Altobello contacted me and informed me that effective October 2008 the same What is the most popular condiment for a hot
law which we tried to get enacted back in 1998/99 was finally enacted by the State of CT.
I want to thank Senator Tom Gaffey and Meriden's State Representatives Buddy Altobello, Cathy Abercrombie and dog?
Chris Donovan and all other State Legislators for their assistance in getting this law passed. For adults, mustard is the most popular condiment for a hot dog, but for chil-
There also seemed to be NO announcement about the New Law through any media agency. I would hope that all law dren, it is ketchup. Topping preferences do vary by region. In New York, hot
enforcement agencies, local municipalities and news/media agencies would start communicating this message to par- dogs are often served with a light mustard and steamed onions. In Chicago,
ents and their children. In order to fund the education and public awareness announcements about this New Law, I sug- hot dogs are served with mustard, relish, onions and tomato slices.
gest using funds made available from the settlement the Tobacco Industry had to pay CT after CT was successful in it's Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer's year - it brings to
litigation against the Tobacco Industry. harvest all the loveliest flowers of the soul. ~Author Unknown
Working Together We Can and Will Make a difference
The New Law is as follows: HURRY - BOOKING FAST!
PA 08-184-sHB 5701
Public Health Committee
AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH SUMMARY: This act makes a number of substantive and technical changes to Department of Public Health
(DPH) and other related statutes concerning health care practitioner licensing and regulation and DPH programs.
Among its substantive changes, the act (1) broadens the requirement to notify neighbors about subsurface sewage dis-
posal system work, (2) increases the amount health care providers can charge for providing copies of patient records,
(3) allows towns to regulate outdoor smoking on public property, (4) eliminates a requirement for physicians and hospi-
tals to order specific kidney function tests, (5) shifts responsibility for hospital community benefits reports from DPH
to the HealthCare Advocate's Office, (6) requires newly matriculating college students to show proof of mumps and
chickenpox immunization, (7) expands the use of an organ transplant account to include helping donors pay for travel
and lost wages, and (8) authorizes fines for minors for possessing tobacco products.
62 - MINORS' POSSESSION OF TOBACCO
The act prohibits an individual under age 18 from possessing tobacco in any form in a public place. It imposes a fine
of up to $50 for the first offense and between $50 and $100 for each subsequent offense. The act defines "public
place" as any area used or held out for use by the public, whether owned or operated by public or private interests.
Existing law requires purchasers of tobacco products to be age 18. Persons under age 18 who buy tobacco products
or misrepresent their age to buy such products are subject to the same fines noted above.
Girls Just Want To Have Fun! Public Health Funding and Executive Order no. 26 What's the Connection?
Eloise Hazelwood, RS, MPH Director of Health, Town of Wallingford
By now everyone has heard at least some of the "chatter" concerning budget cuts and Local Health funding (aka Per
Capita funds) is no exception. Local health receives funds from the State to ensure that our essential public health
core services (Health Statistics, Communicable and Chronic Disease Control, Health Education, Environmental
Services, Nutritional Services, Community Nursing Maternal and Child Health, Emergency Medical Services) are pro-
vided in the community.
The funds do not cover the full costs of providing these services (Health Districts currently receive $2.06 and Full
Time Health Depts. receive $1.18 based on population). The dollar amount allocated was never intended to cover the
full cost of providing these services; municipalities must contribute to the cost regardless of status (Health District,
Full or Part time Health Dept).
CT is now faced with a deficit budget and ALL agencies will be asked to do more with less. Nothing new here!
What is new is the elimination of funding (not reduction) to Local Health based on an arbitrary defined minimum pop-
ulation. What does this mean? To simplify it, it means that if you live in a community with less than 50,000 and have
a Full Time Health Dept (like Wallingford or Southington) the State will no longer provide your municipality with the
meager supplemental $1.18. This number is fluid, so don't sit back and say "not my city" as today the number is
50,000 but tomorrow it maybe 75,000 (yes, it changes that quickly because it's arbitrary!)
This proposal points out the lack of understanding concerning mandated public health services and the functions
local health provides, regardless of zip code or population size. The "substance" of public health is the organization of
community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of health. All residents deserve equal funding
for Public Health Services, such as safe water, food, septic, monitoring of communicable disease and a local presence
Photo by Jo-Anne Barrett in the community.
But it doesn't stop here. CT Department Public Health has historically supported, legislatively, the fee structure that
provides Health Districts with more per capita then Health Departments. This was established more than 40 years ago
as a financial incentive to encourage health departments to join Districts. However, this financial incentive has not
worked, as there are currently 28 part time health depts. and 32 full time health departments.
So now what? So that's the connection of the per capita fee structure and Executive Order no. 26 ! The Governor
recently issued Executive Order no. 26. establishing the "Governor's Council for Local Health Regionalization" that
calls for the creation of a special Council to report on the most practical means to regionalize the public health care
system within 6 months. That's right, 6 months!
The Governor further tasked the CT Association of Director's of Health (CADH), of which I am a member, with
appointing three (3) local public health directors as representation to this Council. Rick Matheny, President CADH,
and the CADH Board stated that we need to advocate for a review of what is the best mechanism to provide needed
public health services and how and at what level local health should be funded and supported. I could not agree more!
However, that is NOT the edict of Executive Order no. 26.
The edict is flawed in that it assumes Regionalization (mega-districts) to be the most effective and efficient structure
to deliver Public Health Services. Bigger is NOT always better. Hopefully those that crafted the objective for the
Governor's Order (Public Health Regionalization) acknowledge the language is divisive and contentious. It is no too
late for CT DPH to recommend to the Governor's office amended language.
As an example, the Council should be tasked to identify public health services that readily lend themselves to
regionalization, such as delivery of Health Education, Community Nursing, and Chronic Disease Control. These man-
dated services are already delivered across town lines and not necessarily under the guidance of local public health.
This seems like a logical place to start! What's the old saying "don't throw out the baby with the bath water". Let's
look at what works and what's already in place.
Ultimately the amended language should task the Council with the review of the essential Public Health Services as
defined in the CT General Statute and how best to deliver those services (effectiveness and cost efficiency). This lan-
guage has been supported by CADH as opposed to the current language "Submit a regionalization plan within 6
months".
Regionalized Public Health will eliminate by law (statutory language) a Town's ability to function as a stand alone
Health Department, with or without per capita funding. Executive Order no. 26 is a veiled mechanism to force dis-
tricting on a larger scale or mega-districts.
Unfortunately it is doubtful that we will have an impact on restoring the per capita funds. But it is not too late to
direct our efforts towards educating the others legislatively and locally concerning the task of Executive Order no. 26.
The current language is flawed and needs to be amended so that we in local health (Districts, Full-time and Part-time)
can continue to work together for the improvement of public health for ALL residents.
The submission deadline for the August issue of THE PEOPLES PRESS The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce
is July 25th. Email your stories, news, celebrations and photos to
The mission of the Health & Wellness Council of the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce is to identify and pro-
andy@peoplespressnews.com. Sign up to be a subscriber at
mote best practices in community and employee health & wellness through advocacy, literacy, healthcare access, poli-
www.peoplespressnews.com for updates, reminders and special offers.
cy and programs.
In line with "identifying and promoting best practices…" the council members and the Chamber invite ALL busi-
Congratulations nesses in the Central Connecticut area to apply for their Worksite Wellness Award.
The awards will honor businesses that support wellness through written materials, seminars, and a demonstrated
commitment to wellness and education through development and policy change. Three award levels will be recog-
nized:
Forerunner: Superior leadership in health and wellness programs;
Mover & Shaker: Innovative ideas in workplace health and wellness
Trailblazer: New (under 1 year old) health and wellness program
Don't have a program at work? Don't worry! Start a Pedometer Challenge, then apply for the Trailblazer Award!
The program is easy and you can make a fun competition among staff, or between neighboring companies! Of course,
walking and other physical activity helps to control weight, relieve stress, lower blood pressure/high cholesterol, con-
trol diabetes and more. And, it helps increase productivity at work!
Visit the Health & Wellness page at www.meridenchamber.com to download information on the Pedometer
Challenge and the Workplace Wellness Award! Again, ANY company in the Central Connecticut area is welcome to
participate in order to reach our ultimate goal: to make our communities healthier places to live, work and play!
The Chamber's Health & Wellness Council held a successful event on June 19th at Club 24 in Meriden. The morn-
ing event included interactive displays of various health club equipment, an eye-opening demonstration of how much
sugar is in the beverages we drink, and a presentation by a club member that illustrated how she has changed her life
through exercise and other habit changing activities. Over 25 business people attended the event, some who have
never stepped foot in a gym! The event provided everyone with an un-intimidating look into a health club, features
and facility.
The Greater Meriden Chamber is continuing their activity throughout the summer. Yes, we all need to take some
time to re-charge the batteries, relax, and spend quality time with family and friends, but we still need to network to
Congratulations on your Preschool Graduation, Kevin Leo!! promote our businesses! We continue to have
We are SO proud of you! Love, Mommy and Daddy Business After Hours Events through July and
August, along with our 1st Annual Summer
Celebration on July 1st. Check the dates below
and visit www.meridenchamber.com for details
$50.00 Off Any Remote and to RSVP. These events are OPEN to all
members of the Greater Meriden Chamber of
Commerce. Not a member? Come check out an
Starter or Combo
event, and you'll see why you should become a
member of Central Connecticut's leading busi-
ness organization!
Package!
Thu., July 9th: Business After Hours Hosted by MagnaKleen. 5-7 p.m. Free admission. Refreshments, Networking,
Prize Drawings and more!
Thu., July 23rd: Business After Hours Hosted by Hampton Inn Meriden -Wallingford, 10 Bee Street, Meriden, CT
06451. 5-7 p.m. Free admission.
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Refreshments, Networking, Prize Drawings and more!
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce is located at 3 Colony Street, Suite 301, Meriden, CT 06451. Ph.:
203.235.7901 / Fx.: 203.686.0172. Visit www.meridenchamber.com or email: info@meridenchamber.com
To advertise with Wallingford and Meridens Community NewsMagazine, The People's Press - Call Andy
Reynolds at 203.235.9333 or email him at andy@peoplespressnews.com. Experience the power of positive for
the readers and writers you will sponsor as well as the return on your investment. Check out the paper in its
many forms at www.peoplespressnews.com! The deadline for our August issue is July 25th.
Sno To Go
Come by and taste our 40+ Flavors!
100 different concoctions!
Pina Coloda, Mango, Watermelon,
Tigers Blood & so many more….
We are located across from McDonalds on Route
5, Wallingford in the Candle Loft parking lot.
OPEN DAILY - 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ask about our Party Stand
S A V E .50 P E R l b . o n o u r test. Select one of the books, and ask us for the trivia questions at the Information Desk. Read the book, answer the
questions, get 8 of 10 correct, and you are entered into a nationwide drawing for a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!
There is one drawing per month. These books can also be used for our regular weekly drawings. So you have a
famous Kielbasa chance of winning two times per book! For a list of eligible titles and the questions see, www.kaycassidy.com/hunt.
Please stop by the Information Desk for more details.
FREE MOVIES: 80's Movie Flashbacks
S A V E $1.00 P E R l b .
Long live the 80's! The Wallingford Library Community Room is booked with 80's movies all summer long. Come to
the Library and go back in time. All films are shown in surround sound on our high definition big screen in the
Community Room. Each movie you students in grades 6-12 attend will earn an entry into our weekly prize drawing!
Continued from Page 20 There is no registration required for this program but seating is limited and
Students in grades 6-12, each game you attend you will earn an entry into our weekly prize drawing. Wallingford residents are given priority. Please bring your Wallingford
Thursday, July 30th Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland A's 1:35 p.m. library card to the information desk and pick up a nametag. For further infor-
Wednesday, August 12th New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays 1:05 p.m. mation stop by or call the Children's Library at: 284-6436.
Thursday, August 27th New York Mets vs. Florida Marlins 1:10 p.m.
Anime Night Presents: NARUTO! Wednesday, July 15th 6:00 p.m. To advertise with Wallingford and Meridens Community NewsMagazine, The
Community Room - Spend an evening with Uzumaki Naruto as he deals with the reality that he is really a nine tailed People's Press - Call Andy Reynolds at 203.235.9333 or email him at
fox spirit which destroyed his village and tries to earn the honorable Shinobi title, Hokage. Edamame will be served. andy@peoplespressnews.com. Experience the power of positive for the read-
Come and meet other Teens who love Japanese pop culture, manga, and anime as much as you do. Open to all Teens ers and writers you will sponsor as well as the return on your investment.
in grades 6-12.
WPL NEWS! Protect Your Family
* Kill-A-Watt Energy Meters Available for Borrowing
The Wallingford Energy Conservation Commission has donated three Kill A Watt electricity usage meters to the
Wallingford Public Library. The meters can be checked out with a library card and used to gauge the energy con-
sumption and efficiency of appliances at home or at work. Each meter is available for a two week loan period and
should be requested at the library's Information Desk. Energy Conservation Commission Co-Chair Mike Brodinsky
said, "The devices donated to the library will help residents measure the amount of energy their appliances are using.
The meter also translates that amount into the actual costs which it shows on the display. When you know what it
costs, you may find ways to be more energy efficient." The Wallingford Energy Conservation Commission was estab-
lished by the Town Council in May 2008. The group's mission is to help the town reduce its energy footprint.
The Kill A Watt Meters come with easy to follow instructions and a Wallingford residential KWH rate card. To check
out a Kill A Watt Meter please visit the Wallingford Public Library.
* Zambrano is Coleman-Ives Award Recipient
Established in 2009 by the Wallingford Public Library Board of Managers to honor the service of extraordinary volun-
teers, the first Coleman-Ives Award was presented to Peggy Zambrano at the annual Library Volunteers Luncheon in
May. Peggy Zambrano has served on the Board of Managers for nine years, has been involved in many library pro-
jects, and has been instrumental in establishing and running the library's popular Bookseller Book Shop. This award is
named in honor of Sally T. Coleman and Louise C. Ives, whose exemplary service to the library over many years has
had an enormous impact on the institution and community.
* Blood Drive at Library
American Red Cross Blood Drive at WPL on Monday, July 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room Protect Your Family Against Whooping Cough!
* Board the Career Bus! It's a Free Ride! Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a contagious disease that
The Connecticut Department of Labor Career Express will be parked in the north end of the library's parking lot from affects your lungs, causing a severe cough that can last for 1 to 10 weeks.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. DOL staff will provide job search assistance on a first-come, first-served Did you know that the shot you got as a child can wear off? It is recom-
basis. Jobseekers can conduct online job searches, learn about online job search sites, or have their resume critiqued by mended that you get a booster shot of a vaccine called Tdap if you are
a certified professional resume writer. Staff will also be available to answer questions on job searches and interviewing between the ages of 11 and 64.
techniques. Information on the DOL/CTWorks Career Centers and the services they provide will also be available. The Meriden Health Department, Immunization Program, will be offer-
* Absolutely Free Computer Classes and Tutoring ing the Tdap vaccine free of charge to Meriden parents. The regular cost of
Do you want to make flyers, brochures, and cards on the computer? Explore the basics of desktop publishing at this vaccine is $50.00! A limited supply of vaccine is available, so please
Introduction to Publisher 2007 on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m. This hands-on class includes working with templates call the Clinic office at 630-4234 to set up your appointment. Shots are
and formatting text boxes and images. Seating is limited to 6. Call the library to check availability. given at the Meriden Health Department, 165 Miller Street. And as a thank
One-on-one computer tutoring sessions are available on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and you, everyone who gets the vaccine will get a free t-shirt.
Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Computer novices are encouraged to sign up and learn keyboard or
mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or e-mail. Please call or stop by to register
for a session.
WE PAY YOU TO LOSE WEIGHT!
Wallingford Public Children’s Library
Always An Adventure @ The Library! This summer the Wallingford Public Library is offering two different summer
reading programs. The Extreme Summer Reading Challenge for school -aged children and the "Read to Me" Family
Summer Reading Club for families with younger children. For more details stop by the Children's Library.
We need 29 Overweight
Extreme Summer Reading Challenge
School-age kids will enjoy The Extreme Summer Reading Challenge which beings on Monday, June 29 and ends
People to lose 10-30 lbs. just
Friday, August 7.
Featuring an exciting "Choose Your Own Adventure" game board, kids who register for the program read in order to
in time for Summer!
play.. and win! There are lots of exciting prizes and raffles to tempt every reader. The game board will be available for For Information call Kathy Carroll
play Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Registration has begun, and will continue throughout the program. 888-493-1069
"Read to Me" Family Summer Reading Club Reading aloud to children is so important we decided to encourage it
more than ever with a special Family Summer Reading Club. Families who register can pick up a book log, check out
some books, and simply write down the titles of the books they share together. When the log is complete just drop it
off and your family will be entered in a drawing to win a Family Fun Basket that will be on display in the Children's
Library. Our summer reading is chock full of great programs for the whole family. Check out what's in store by visit-
ing our online calendar at: www.wallingford.lioninc.org.
SUMMER FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Hands-On-Space Thursday, July 9th 7:00 p.m.
Deron Ash, from Hands-On-Space, will introduce us to "Myths and Legends of the Night Sky". Deron provides a
hands-on, fun interactive program for children in grades 2-5. Wallingford residents can stop by or call the library at Please check out our website for
284-6436 to register for this great program. Non-residents may call the day before the program to see if space is avail-
able. upcoming events and specials.
Nappy's Puppets "Shadows Around the World" Tuesday, July 21st 7:00 p.m.
This multicultural shadow puppet show will introduce kids in grades K-5 to the many cultures around us. Join us as www.jhhair.com
we welcome Jim Napolitano, from Nappy's Puppets for a fun evening of shadow puppet theatre. This is a drop-in pro-
gram, no tickets required.
437 Broad Street in Meriden
Tom Sieling "Howl at the Moon with a Wild Thing Tune" Tuesday, July 28th 7:00 p.m. 203-2
235-3
3166
"Howl at the Moon with a Wild Thing Tune" is a show for the whole family. This show includes humorous songs
about our natural world that are guaranteed to engage everyone. Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, harmonica Jennifer's House of Hair is
and a drum machine. So come on down to the Wallingford Library for a "howling" good time. This is a drop-in pro-
gram, no tickets needed. offering Complimentary
Monarch Magic Thursday, Agust 6th 9:30 a.m. Make-Up Sessions To launch its
Come learn all about monarch butterflies! We hope to show you monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalides and butterflies
(if we're lucky) all found and raised in Wallingford. There will be craft activities and information on butterfly tagging "NEW"
and migration. This is a free drop-in program.
Flow Circus Tuesday, August 11th 7:00 p.m. Make-Up Line Sorme'
Flow Circus is a combination of juggling, mystifying magic, and humour. Join us for this one man traveling show that
will entertain and astound you! You'll be sure to leave laughing. This is a drop-in program, no tickets needed. $10.00 Booking Fee
In addition to our great summer reading family programs, storytimes are back in full swing in July. Which will be returned after your appointment.
ITTY BITTY BABIES STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN 12 Months and Under: *NON-REFUNDABLE for any missed
Thursdays, July 9-August 13 at 1:30 p.m.
This drop-in program introduces babies and their grown-ups to the library and each other in a program filled with or canceled appointments*
songs, rhymes and books. Stories and songs are for children 12 months and under but older siblings are welcome to
attend.
There is no registration required for this program but seating is limited and Wallingford residents are given priority. Stop by Jennifer's to
Please bring your Wallingford library card to the Information Desk and pick-up a nametag. For further information
stop by, or call, the Children's Library at 284-6436. check out their
STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS AGES THREE TO FIVE:
Tuesdays, July 7-August 11 at 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, July 16-30, and August 13 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30p.m. "NEW" Addition,
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more in this lively storytime for preschoolers ages three to five and their
grown-ups. Younger interested siblings may attend. The Candle Corner!
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COLLECTIBLES EVENING "R" BAND CONCERTS Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30 PM Our most popular summer event, the
"R" Band concert series, returns for four evenings in July. Under the direction of Patricia Lignelli, the "R" Band is a
community band sponsored by the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department. These talented musicians will thor-
STAMPS • COVERS • COINS • TOKENS oughly entertain you!
SUMMER PARTY FEATURING THE PRICE IS RIGHT! Friday, July 31, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM "Come on down"
PAPER MONEY • POSTCARDS • HOBBY SUPPLIES and have yourself a good old time at our annual summer party. Join "Bill" Barker and Barker's Beauties in our own
Discover what your collection is worth! version of the popular TV game show before you enjoy the fabulous buffet featuring barbequed half chicken, roasted
potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, Southern cornbread muffins, apple pie and beverages, as well as music for listening
41 COLONY STREET, MERIDEN, CT 06451 and dancing. Tickets are $10.00 for members and $15.00 for guests, and are on sale July 1 through July 24, or until
(203) 235-7634 sold out. Food, fun and prizes - what more could you want! See you July 31!
PAINT A PICTURE IN 3 HOURS! Thursday, July 16, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Using the Bob Ross method, art instructor
Candy Kozak will help you create a painting in just one session! No previous painting experience is needed. All sup-
plies will be provided for you - just bring a roll of paper towels and wear some old clothes. The cost of this session is
A Transatlantic Cruise from $1, 129.00 - 21 NIGHTS! $25.00. Space is limited, so sign up today!
See the best of both worlds Wii BOWLING CHALLENGE Thursday, July 23, 10:00 AM We are still in training to get into shape for the
aboard the NCL Norwegian Gem. HealthNet Statewide Wii Bowling Challenge that begins later this summer. This month we have challenged the virtual
This is an amazing 21 night cruise bowlers from the Meriden Senior Center to a friendly tournament on July 23. Please sign up in advance if you would
from New York to Venice. There like to participate. Trophies will be awarded to the winning teams.
is nothing like a cruise across the Computer Classes: (Registration will be held Monday, July 6, 9:00 -11:00 AM and on Wednesday, July 8, 1:00 - 3:00
Atlantic. Enjoy 10 beautiful ports PM.) Computers 101: Basic Skills: Learn how to use the mouse and other basic computer functions. Schedule: July
of call. Book by July 11, 2009 to
13, 15, 20, 22 and 23, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Fee: $30.00
recieve a $100 per stateroom
Computers 102: Introduction to Word Processing: Learn how to format, edit, save and print documents. Computers 101
onboard credit
April 10-May 1, 2010 or previous computer experience required. Schedule: August 3, 5, 10, 12 and 13, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Fee: $30.00.
105 Hanover Street in Meriden Computers 103: Personalizing Your Computer: Learn file management, how to maintain your computer, and how to
203.634.3500 1.800.624.3516 modify the desktop, start menu and task bars. Schedule: August 24, 26, 31, September 2 and 3, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Fee:
Email: ktwinc@aol.com $30.00.
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DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
Can you sing or dance or play a musical instrument? Are you a storyteller or comedian? The Daily Activities for
Independence program is looking for volunteers who are willing to share their talents with us. You tell us the length of
We Mend It!
IN ORDER TO SERVE YOU BETTER, PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE SOCIAL
WORKER, EILEEN FLYNN, AT 265 7753. THANK YOU.
VETERANS SERVICES Tuesday, July 28, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
George Messier, Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Wallingford will be available to answer questions and assist
Quality... Service... Devotion! with benefit information. An appointment is required. Please call 265 7753.
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ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES Where can you go to get $70-$75 worth of food for $30? The answer is Angel Food
Ministries, based out of Good News Christian Church in Wallingford. This great program has been a huge success in
helping families "make ends meet" all over the country. Angel Food Ministries offers restaurant grade food without
1040 Broad Street • Meriden meeting income qualifications or completing applications. Food Stamps are accepted. Look for menus and information
Call (203) 237-8806 at the senior center on the Member Interest Table.
BENEFITS SCREENING Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Do you often wonder if you might be eligible
Visit us at www.barillaro.com
for any State or Federal Programs? Benefits QuickLINK is a free and confidential program which can quickly screen
for eligibility. Supporting Documents are not required, but please bring the following information with you to your
Taste The Difference! appointment: 1. Monthly income (social security, pension, dividends and interest). 2. Monthly expenses (heating, fuel,
gas, electricity, water, telephone, rent or mortgage payments and medical expenses not covered by health insurance). 3.
Asset information (savings, estimated value of home and car, life insurance benefits). 4. A list of all current prescrip-
tions. Registration required. Call now 265 7753 to schedule an appointment.
MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM The Medicare Savings Program assists individuals who meet the income and
asset guidelines to pay their Medicare Part B premium of $96.40. The guidelines for this year are as follows:
INCOME ASSETS
Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB)
Single $1,181.00 $4,000.00
Couple $1,771.00 $6,000.00
Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
Single $1,361.50 $4,000.00
Couple $2,014.00 $6,000.00
Additional Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (ALMB/QI)
Single $1,497.05 No Cap
Couple $2,196.25 No Cap
If you fall within these guidelines, the State may be able to pay the $96.40 premium. Please call Eileen Flynn, Social
Worker, at 265-7753 to schedule an appointment or to receive additional information.
Discover the Village of South ConnPACE ConnPACE is the State of Connecticut Pharmaceutical Program and the guidelines change each year. The
Income Limit for 2009 is: Single person $25,100.00 year, Couple Income $33,800.00. This includes all forms of
Meriden’s Best Kept Secret! income, such as Social Security, Pension, Interest or dividend income, etc. There is no asset limit at this time. For
additional information or an appointment, please call Eileen Flynn, Social Worker, at 265-7753
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP
AVANTI NO SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN JULY OR AUGUST. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
RENTERS REBATE PROGRAM
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available to go! We also offer banquets and CABE Student Leadership Award Presented to Sheehan Seniors
catering. Discover the secret of great taste at Sheehan seniors Kaitlin LaFrance and Cody Ripa were presented with the CABE Student Leadership Award at the June
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Midstate Medical Center and served as a mentor through the Big Brother Big Sister program. She remains passionate
about making a difference in the lives of others.
Cody has achieved academic excellence in the classroom while creating true beauty through the art of music in his
We Make Your Events extracurricular activities. His leadership, moral character, and service to others earned Cody the position of president of
the Sheehan Chapter of the National Honor Society. He commanded the school band as drum major and helped charter
& Parties Special. the local chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Cody volunteers with the Big Brother Big Sister program and is
active at his church as an altar server captain. He continues to lead his peers by action and example.
I walk without flinching through the burning cathedral of the summer. My bank of wild grass is majestic and
full of music. It is a fire that solitude presses against my lips. ~Violette Leduc, Mad in Pursuit
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( 2 0 3 ) 2 94 - 9 0 57 about my siblings and if all nine of us are still here. For the first time my answer will be no. Rosalie left us on
Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Now we are eight.
Dear Rosalie,
10 & 12 Yard Mini May you rest in peace and enjoy the company of your family, relatives, friends and beloved pets who have made the
journey before you.
Ideal Use for Homeowners and Special Yard Clean-Ups! Meriden Parent Leadership Training Institute's Thirteenth Graduation
Ask About Our “Metal Only” Dumpsters! The Meriden Children First Initiative sponsored program, PLTI, recognizes 14 graduates, consisting of parents, grand-
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It was back in January of this year when we began the 20 week session of our Parent Leadership Training Institute
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WO cacy, becoming change agents for children and communities, learning how their voices can be heard and how to make
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participant that reflects any of our health, safety and educational issues.
and Save $10.00 Off Learn how to build a better world for your children. The time to act is now. Register by October 31, 2009 for class-
es that begin in January, 2010 by applying on-line at www.meridenchildrenfirst.org
If you have any questions, call Noemi (Mimi) Gonzalez at (203) 630-3566 or stop by the Meriden Children First
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Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer
Senior Safety - Falls day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float
Submitted by Carol Carbutti of Wallingford Comfort Keepers
across the sky, is hardly a waste of time. ~John Lubbock
More than one-third of the people in the United States over the age of 65 fall each year, according to the CDC, and
falls are now the leading cause of injury deaths in this population. The most common cause of falling is lower
extremity weakness, which makes activity difficult and, unfortunately, can create a downward spiral of decreased No price is set on the lavish summer;
activity leading to even further weakness and greater fall risk. June may be had by the poorest comer.
Other intrinsic factors leading to increased fall risk include decreased balance, dizziness, dementia, impaired vision, ~James Russell Lowell, The Vision of Sir Launfal, 1848
as well as many other disease processes. Extrinsic or environmental factors which increase fall risk include medica-
tion side-effects, tripping hazards such as slippery floors, clutter in a walkway, loose stairway handrails, thick or loose
carpet, or poor lighting. The greater the number of risk factors, the higher the likelihood of falls. Education is the key
to reducing these risks and keeping your senior safer at home. Sometimes asking a physical or occupational therapist
to walk through the seniors house could prove helpful with certain suggestions for accommodating for your loved ones
needs.
How can you tell if someone has a significant risk of falling? The following 5 indicators can give you a heads-up
that your senior is at increased risk:
1. A history of falling at least once during the previous 6 months is the greatest fall risk factor. Besides the underlying
cause of the fall, once someone falls they often develop a fear of falling again, and severely curtail their physical
activities. This leads to increased weakness, which increases fall risk. Unexplained bruises may indicate undisclosed
falls.
2. Lack of physical activity, which leads to osteoporosis, weakness, and decreased balance. Lower extremity weakness
can be observable by difficulty getting in and out of chairs and often "plopping" down to sit. Decreased balance can be
spotted by tendency to hold onto furniture when walking. Osteoporosis can actually cause bones to fracture, leading to
falls as well as falls causing increased fractures of brittle bones.
3. Impaired vision can impact depth perception, night vision and general visual clarity.
4. Use of multiple medications may impact balance, mental clarity, and vision. Some over-the-counter medications
may produce adverse effects when combined with prescription medications. Keeping track of multiple medications is
difficult and frequently leads to mistakes in dosage or frequency.
5. Use of alcohol, especially in combination with medications.
Many falls can be prevented by: performing a regular, age-appropriate exercise program for strengthening and bal-
ance; reviewing all prescription and over-the-counter medications with your doctor or pharmacist; having yearly vision
checks; avoiding alcohol; and modifying the home environment to lessen tripping hazards.
Before beginning an exercise program, check with your doctor for clearance. A physical therapist can give input to
determine fall risk and initiate an exercise program. A sudden tendency to trip or lose ones balance could signal a seri-
ous underlying pathology and warrants immediate attention by a physician.
The senior may have a family member as their main caregiver or a hired companion and caregiver, like a Comfort
Keeper, who can help facilitate this safety checklist. The most important factor here is to make sure someone is help-
ing this senior to ensure they are in a safe environment and assisting them to live productive independent lives in the
comfort of their own homes.
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7 nights on the deluxe river vessel My niece, Joanne, was visiting from California with her three children, Amy, Sean, and Randy. They had seen The
"River Countess" Discovering the rich Gong Show on television for the first time and couldn't believe what they saw. Joanne kept saying, "Our kids can do
heritage of the Main & Rhine Rivers better than that!" and finally I challenged her.
From Nuremberg to Basel.Visiting And so the Great Family Gong Show got underway.
Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, My daughter, Sharyn, volunteered to provide the place. Joanne wrote the invitations, giving the date, place and
Aschaffenburg, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, directions. Each family was to bring something for the pot-luck meal and each person was to 'get their act together."
Strasbourg. Includes all meals, comple- For five weeks we talked about and prepared for the big event. We are about thirty or more when we get together so
mentary wines with dinner, shore excur- this was to be no small undertaking.
sions, use of bicycles , transfers. Offered The preparation was as much fun as the show, but the day finally arrived and the big event moved forward. We ate
by King Travelways together with UConn our picnic supper outside and then moved into the large living room for the show. It had been set up with chairs and a
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105 Hanover Street in Meriden Seventeen-year-old Sean was the Master of Ceremonies. His opening remarks were about his little brother, Randy,
203.634.3500 1.800.624.3516 "flown in at great expense" for the occasion. Ten-year-old Randy played reveille on his trumpet to open the show and
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www.kingtravelways.com Uncle Henry, poet laureate of our family, recited his original poem, The Frog. This was followed by Cousin Dan's
harmonica solo. Alicia and her neighbor (both 12 years old) sang and danced Ain't She Sweet? In costume and were a
People’s Press Crossword July 2009 hard act to follow.
Sharyn sang I Enjoy Being An Oyster in a bland-colored garbage bag - very clever if I do say so myself. Six-year-
Answers. Puzzle by Ruth Gordon.
old Meredith followed with On The Good Ship Lollypop in typical Shirley Temple fashion, ruffles and all.
After a brief intermission, Ray and I dressed up as children and rendered two radio commercials from our childhood
days. Remember the Moyland Sisters singing "I feed my doggie Thrivo" or Betty and Bob's "Here comes the milk-
man?" They were from programs that were big in the thirties.
Jack, dressed in a gaudy orange and white floral gown, a blue velvet cape Mother Randel had worn to the opera,
and a lovely wig, favored us with a falsetto version of his theme song, Villia. Jeannette accompanied him on the
accordion as Amy, their granddaughter, blew bubbles from behind a chair, giving the illusion that Jack was a "lovely
Little Champagne Lady," a popular performer from the Lawrence Welk show.
Ed Birdsey proffered a remarkable impression of Truman Capote. His daughters, Meredith and Allyson, sang and
recited original works.
Eight-year-old Danelle played the piano and nine-year-old Timothy, the only stand-up comic in the crowd, got the
gong. Well, somebody had to get it, and Randy decided it should be Timmy, who took it very well.
Randy blew taps and the program ended, reluctantly, with two favorite hymns, Amazing Grace and Till We Meet
Again. Tears flowed openly as we sang, each of us realizing that there would never again be a family gathering like
this one. We did, as Joannne and I agreed, make some wonderful memories that day.
Home Country
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Doc was used to making life-and-death decisions, of course, having birthed and buried a great many of us in the val-
ley. But now he had to decide which would live and which would die.
This edition of “The People’s Press, Your Town, Your News, Your And it was fun.
Views” serves the needs of the communities of Wallingford and Meriden, He stood there in his knee-deep-in-growth yard, looking down at all of this year's entries in The Great Lottery of
Connecticut. For safety reasons we do not publish the last name of Life. Then he started with his narrow and pointed shovel, and whacked out the ones with stickers.
artists/writers under the age of 15. 5% of all annual net proceeds are This had attracted a crowd, of course, and in this town, a crowd consists of more than one spectator. Doc had two: Dud
donated in kind or in financial donation to local charities and organiza- and Anita Campbell.
tions. "Sticker ones first, right Doc?" Anita asked.
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"Yep," Doc said. "That's an easy call. They always go first. I don't like stickers."
Publishers: Andrew& Dawn Reynolds The town was getting used to Doc's laissez faire format of gardening. This came about after years of clinical trials in
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Copy Editor Dawn A. N.-Reynolds it. If the plants he did like started to turn brown, he watered them. No fertilizer. No planting. No weeding except for
dawnwork@peoplespressnews.com the annual spring whack.
Advertising Andy Reynolds This was the spring whack, when Doc decided whether to leave a bunch of wild grass this year, or to turn toward the
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Web Site Web Solutions, LLC "How about the wild mustard?" Dud asked. "It gets kinda pretty in August."
Doc nodded. "I think I'll leave it this year and whack the dandelions. They both have yellow blossoms, but I feel like
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