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An Inventive Experience
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Teacher, Mrs. Lianne “I am most impressed with the students and their work so far Juan learned about Josh Parsons
Gerety and her 4th Grade class recently celebrated the comple- this year! Our teachers have done a sensational job of bringing Andy learned about Alexander Cartwright
tion of an inventive learning experience. the material to life and supporting the students in their studies.” Marc learned about Ralph H. Baer
Each student did a project on an inventor and what a wonderful Coffey concluded. Justin learned about Karl Benz
job! They all did great. It’s not just about one school either. It’s about schools and Candice learned about John Logie Baird
It’s important for all of us to recognize the efforts of ALL teachers who do the same all over the area. Unique learned about Peter Cooper
teachers that goes above and beyond the call of duty. I don’t see Listed below are the students and who they presented on: Alex learned about Philo Taylor Farnesworth
it as “No Child Left Behind”, I’ve seen many teachers try their Jada learned about Frank Rudy Nick learned about Walter Camp
best and I call it, “Our kids future in mind!” Isabella learned about Albert Einstein Joshua learned about Thomas Edison
Benjamin Franklin Principal Daniel Coffey said, “This year at Shyneicelearned about Tim Beners Lee Amanda learned about Milton Hershey
Benjamin Franklin teachers were encouraged to have their stu- Joseph learned about Ken Kutaragi Congratulations again to all of the students and THANK YOU
dents work on reports and projects on various topics. Students Photini learned about Thomas Andrews to all the teachers who keep “Our kids future in mind!”
were to "drill down" and become "experts" in a given field or on Devon learned about Karl Benz Look for a segment of the Celebration on PPC starting
a certain topic. This is a great way for students to make connec- Brittney learned about Steve Jobs Saturday the 9th at 8pm. See inside for details.
tions to the world and build background knowledge. By sharing Olivia learned about Robert Moog *Please note that The People’s Press does not list the last names of
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Connecticut Outdoors
CELEBRATIONS Written By: Paul Narducci
This past Feb Connecticut Outdoors participated in this
Happy 95th BIRTHDAY! year's fishing and Hunting show at the Connecticut
To a very special “young lady Convention Center. This was our first year doing this
and overall we feel it was a great success. We represent-
at heart!” Lady Rose S. at ed our sponsors and mainly our focus was Lubrimatic.
Meriden Center. Love always, As you all know Lubrimatic carries products that will
take care of all your boating needs. They have every-
your 5 children, 8 grand-chil- thing from grease guns, gas stabilizer, marine grease,
lower unit oil and of course their brand of TCW3 two
dren and great grand-child. stroke oil. I have a Skeeter bass boat with a 150
Yamaha. I use all Lubrimatic products on and in my
boat. This is truly a wonderful company with great
LocalMotion products that are proven and dependable. They have
come out with a new line of products called Ultralube.
These products are nontoxic and enviormentally friend-
ly. For those who stopped by our booth they were pleas-
antly surprised when we gave them a free sample of this
product and the feedback I have received is people love
it. I have used it myself and it works great no more
squeeks and no more mess. For those who would like more info log onto www.lubrimatic.com.
Myself, Tony and Frank worked our booth and met a lot of nice people. We had key chains, tire gauges and a lot of
product from Lubrimatic that we handed out to those who spent time at our booth. It was really nice to see how happy
and thank full people were to receive something free. Lubrimatic is a wonderful company with a new line called
ULtralube. This is a product worth looking into and checking your local retailers for this product. One of our sponsors
Lunker City also had a booth and a fellow fisherman Chris Bielert was working this. Chris is a wonderful person with a
lot of knowledge about our sport and is respected among the fishing community and industry. They had Charlie Moore
coming on Saturday and I asked Chris if he could set up a meet and greet with Charlie and my son Jonathan. Saturday
Chris came to our booth several times in anticipation of Jonny's arrival . Jonathan got to meet Charlie Moore with his
cousins Joe Dias and Ryan Paul. Charlie was a class act and treated my son with a lot of respect and talked to him not
at him. He wasn't afraid or uncomfortable and spent close to ten minutes with him. We all totally loved this. Some peo-
ple shy away, get nervous and don't know what to say or how to act. This was not the case with Charlie and I will for-
ever appreciate the way he treated my son. Jonathan was very excited about meeting him and couldn't wait to tell
everyone about it. Charlie gave Jonathan a bunch of his hats DVd's and a signed autograph. Jonathan wears this hat and
Meriden Junior and Cadette Girl Scout Troop 66070 spent Election Day
it is now his favorite hat to wear. I would like to give a special thanks to Chris who works for Lunker City and to Herb
selling all their cookies to the good people of Meriden. Reed ( owner of Lunker City ) for setting this up. You made one little boy very, very happy. Charlie ,Charlie Moore
Thanks to all the people who bought cookies to take home and donated yooooo. Jonathan and I like to yell this is in our house especially when we watch Charlie's show. Lunker City has
their cookie box to our U.S. Troops overseas! come out with several new lures for 2011. Lures that we love to use are the salad spoon, pudgie, rascal worm, sluggo,
swimfish and ozmo. If you would like info on these lures go to www.lunkercity.com. Lunker City was one of my very
CELEBRATIONS
first sponsors in 1994 and I will be forever grateful to them. Opening day of fishing!!!! April 16, 2011 it's time to go
fishing. It sure has been a long long winter and I need some therapy. For those who love to go trout fishing you may
want to try Wharton Brook, Black Pond, and the Quinnipiac River. I would recommend trying anything by Thomas
Spinning Lures. My favorites are the rough rider, buoyant, Colorado, EP Spinn, Special Spinn and the double spin. I'm
hoping to hit all three at some point during the day. If you see us there come over and say hello maybe you to will be
pleasantly surprised. As always the crew of Connecticut Outdoors wishes everyone the best of luck and good fishing!!!
Price Reduction! earth's ecosystems, and what we can do to change our course.
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CELEBRATIONS
dition of Frank Sinatra classics. Tickets to this gala evening are on sale to members only during the month of April. If
space allows, tickets will be on sale to the general public beginning May 1. Tickets are $30.00 for members and $40.00
for non-members.
Intergenerational Day at Q. U. - Tuesday, April 12, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
You have been invited to participate in Intergenerational Day at Quinnipiac University. The day includes a welcome
reception with refreshments, meeting students, attending a liberal arts class with a student, lunch, and a special pro-
gram. Q.U. will provide transportation from the senior center and back. This wonderful opportunity to experience a
day at college is limited to the first twenty members to register. (Sign-up begins April 1.)
Sleep & the Older Adult - Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 AM
Sleep Specialist Dr. Brett Volpe will discuss common sleep problems that affect adults as they age. Learn about these
problems and possible solutions at this program sponsored by MidState Medical Center. Pre-registration is requested.
CarFit for Mature Drivers - Thursday, April 21, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Is your car a good fit for you? Is it adjusted correctly to keep you safe? Do you want to find out ways to make your
car more comfortable for driving? Yes? Then join us at a CarFit event on April 21, in the Senior Center parking lot.
CarFit was developed by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with AARP, AAA and the American
Occupational Therapy Association. The CarFit program provides a quick but comprehensive check of how well you
and your vehicle work together. A trained professional will ask you simple questions and complete a 12-point CarFit
checklist which includes: height of the seat; fit of the seat belt; and position of all mirrors. Occupational therapy stu-
dents and faculty from Quinnipiac University will conduct the CarFit event and recommend car adjustments, adapta-
tions, and offer community resources that promote safe driving. Come find out how the fit of your vehicle affects your
driving, and adjust your vehicle to fit your changing needs. Call now to schedule your appointment.
To the most special parts of my life! I love you all so much! Thursday Evening Programs
Thursdays, 4:00-8:30 PM
April 7th marks the beginning of our extended hours at the Senior Center. Stay and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by
Lake View Café and served 5:00-6:30 p.m. (meal ticket purchase required). We have a lot of exciting programs and
CELEBRATIONS classes scheduled, including a monthly Dinner Dance, Live Entertainment, Guest Speakers, New Release Movies,
Evening Fitness classes, Scrapbooking, Newcomers' Dinners, Texas Hold 'em Poker, AARP Driver Safety classes,
Computer Workshops, Book Club and so much more. Wallingford Senior Center is the place to be on Thursday Nights!
Backing Up Your Computer with Kevin Ozer - Thursday, April 14, 6:30 PM
Kevin Ozer, from our Computer Learning Center, will be sharing valuable information about "backing up" the files on
your home or small business computer in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms. Pre-registration is required for this
free seminar which is open to the public. Space is limited, sign up today.
2011 Golf League - Our Coed Golf League, held at Miner Hills Golf Course, will begin its 12th season in May.
There will be one sixteen-week session, running from May 17 through August 30. The cost for play and the final week
cookout is $235.00 for members and $240.00 for non-members. Member Sign-Up begins May 2 (May 9 for non-mem-
bers). A meeting for all golfers will be held Tuesday, May 10, at 9:30 AM. If you have any questions, please call
League Coordinator Howie at 203 265-0412.
Student Art Exhibit - April 28 - 30, 2011
The Wallingford Senior Center Great Room is the site of the Wallingford Public Schools' Annual Art Exhibit, which
showcases the artwork of students in our local elementary, middle and high schools.
MEMORY LANE - What is Memory Lane and where is it located? Memory Lane is an adult day program located
To my dearest wife Alison Mary of 25 years. Love, a day to remind each within the Wallingford Senior Center, designed to promote and maintain independence for seniors with mild memory
other how much Love we have for one another and to express it the best loss, cognitive, and/or physical impairments. This program offers a variety of pet-therapy, music, and baking activities
as well as monthly day-trips, and physical activities. Hours of operation are 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Monday through
way we know how. Like the years that have past by us, each and every year
Friday. Handicapped-accessible transportation is provided for residents of Wallingford at no extra charge. Eligibility is
my heart & soul has grown full of Love for you and every bit about you. Its
based on an assessment, interview, and medical clearance. If you are interested in an affordable, fun, and stimulating
not been a bunch roses all the time, but I can truly say My Love for You has
way to keep your loved one safe and independent during the day, stop by the reception desk for a brochure and tour of
only gotten more intense and I can say I'm so glad I choice you to share my
the center, or contact Melinda Welch, Program Coordinator, at 203.265.7753 for more information. *There are many
life with. LOVE ME
benefits to adult day programs: caregiver respite, daily socialization with peers, integration into the community, and
avoiding premature institutionalization. * Source: http://www.caring.com/articles/benefits-of-adult-
day-care-programs.
SOCIAL SERVICES - IN ORDER TO SERVE YOU BETTER, PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE
AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE SOCIAL WORKER, EILEEN FLYNN, AT 265 7753. Walk-In
Schedule: The Social Worker will take walk-ins on a first come basis for one-half hour sessions
ONLY (30 minutes). Sessions are on the half-hour from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon and 1:30 PM to 3:00
PM. No regular appointments will be scheduled on Tuesdays.
Benefits Screening - Tuesday, April 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Do you often wonder if you might be eligible 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 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 prescriptions. Registration required. Call 203-265-7753 now to
schedule an appointment.
Questions about Financial Decisions? - Monday, April 11, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Brendan Toomey, Certified Financial Planner of Toomey Investment Management, Inc. will be avail-
able to answer financial questions about investments, IRA's and annuities. To schedule a fifteen (15)
minute appointment, please call 203-265-7753.
Low Vision Support Group - Friday, April 15, 10:15 AM-12:00 PM
A representative from the Board of Education and Agency for the Blind will be our guest speaker. He
will discuss compensatory ways of managing in the home with low vision. Please call (203) 265 7753
to sign up for this meeting.
Veterans Services - Tuesday, April 26, 1:00-3:00 PM
George Messier, Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Wallingford will be available to answer
questions and assist with benefit information. An appointment is required. Please call 203-265-7753.
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]NEWS AND EVENTS FROM WALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY A man is not where he lives, but where he loves. ~Latin Proverb
All Programs, Movies, and Events at the Wallingford Public Library are free and open to the public! The Library is
located at 200 N. Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Lecture: Can Children with Autism Recover? - LocalMotion
Monday, April 11 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room
Based on her research, Deborah Fein, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics at the
University of Connecticut, believes that at least 10 percent, and possibly as many as 20 percent of children who
receive a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorder can "recover" from it if they are provided the right kind of
intensive behavioral therapy. This free lecture is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women and
the UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. All are welcome. The program will be preceded by a brief AAUW
annual meeting.
Civil War Sesquicentennial
Communities across the nation are commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War with
lectures, exhibits, discussions, and re-enactments. Join us for two special programs this month
The Greatest Hits of the Civil War: America's First Professional Songwriters
Thursday, April 14 7:00 p.m in the Community Room
Featuring songs written by Daniel Emmett, Stephen Foster, Henry Clay Work and George F. Root, musician Rick
Spencer will perform popular tunes from this era. All are welcome to an evening of music and song.
Unlaunched Voices: An evening with Walt Whitman
Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Stephen Collins brings his portrayal of Walt Whitman to the Library in honor of both the Civil War sesquicentennial
and National Poetry Month. Through poetry and readings of actual letters, we experience Whitman's movement from
selfishness to selflessness, and his growth into a mature artist who is at peace about "himself, God and death."
Read and Discuss!
April 26: The Marshal and the Madwoman by Magdalen Nabb
3:30 p.m. Collins Room
This four-part series of mysteries features sunny Italy. Get copies of the books from the Information Desk and join us
for a murderous tour of Rome, Bologna, Florence and Venice with discussion leader Dr. Carole Shmurak. This pro-
gram is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council and will continue next month.
Thursday Night Book Club:
The Tender Bar: a memoir by J.R. Moehringer
Thursday, April 21 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Room
The Thursday Night Book Club is an informal gathering open to all who love to read and discuss fiction and popular
nonfiction. Ask at the Information Desk for a copy of this book and join us for the discussion.
Environmental Film Series
Co-sponsored by the Wallingford Recycling Committee, this series features three ecologically-themed films.
One of our readers sent this in to us. Be sure to read all of it and note the
Recycling Committee members will be on hand to encourage discussion about the films and steps the public can take
times of explosions. Submitted by Heather Sarkin - Thanks for the laugh
to help safeguard the future of our natural resources. Flow, for Love of Water - Monday, April 4 6:30 p.m.
Community Room. This film is Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the Heather!
most important political and environmental issue of the 21st century, the world water crisis.
Energy Crossroads
Wednesday, April 13 6:30 p.m. Community Room This award-winning documentary exposes the problems associated
with our energy consumption, and offers concrete solutions for those who want to educate themselves and be part of
the solutions in this decisive era. The film features passionate individuals, entrepreneurs, experts and scientists at the
forefront of their field bringing legitimacy and expertise to the core message.
The 11th Hour
Monday, April 25 6:30 p.m. Community Room - The 11th hour is the last moment when change is possible. This film
explores how we've arrived at this moment: how we live, how we impact the earth's ecosystems, and what we can do
to change our course.
Town Hall Meeting! "CT Budget"
With Senator Len Fasano and Representative Vincent Candelora Thursday April 28: 6:00 p.m. Community Room
Celebrating National Poetry Month:
Saturday Mornings with Poetry: April 16, 30 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Board Room At every meeting, favorite
poems are shared, and attendees may read their poems with the option of receiving critique and comment. Poetry
appreciation will focus on: Confessional Poetry, April 2; Walt Whitman, April 16; and Frank O'Hara and the New
York School of Poets and Artists, April 30.
TEEN ZONE!
Wii Event: Mario Kart! Wednesday, April 13 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hop on your bike or kart and don't crash! Open to all Teens in grades 6 - 12. Please be sure to sign-up in advance.
School Vacation Movie: Vampires Suck! Tuesday, April 19 2:00 p.m. Community Room
Hysterical spoof of the Twilight Series…..Free glow in the dark fangs for all attendees!
Xbox Kinect & Pizza Party - Wednesday, April 20 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Room Come and party at
the Library over vacation. All Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us for pizza and Xbox Kinect. Spots are lim-
ited, please register in advance.
Creative Writing Workshop for Grades 6 through 12
Thursday, April 21 6:30 p.m. Board Room Meet movie screenwriter Matthew Q. Martin who wrote the original
screenplay for the 2005 film Slingshot starring David Arquette, Joely Fisher and Juliana Margulies. Matthew is an
accomplished actor and author and a former student at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School! Join Matthew for a special
workshop on creative writing. Learn about the creative process and receive expert advice on your own work. Don't
miss this opportunity! Open to all Teens in grades 6 - 12 however space is limited and advance registration is required.
Please call the Library to reserve your spot
Wallingford Public Library Children's Events
School Vacation Week Programs New Life Church exists to help guide people
Family Game Night: Unplugged - to new life in God and to develop them into
Friday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Children's Library
Board games are definitely not boring - they provide hours of intellectual stimulation, socializing, and FUN! Join us in passionate followers of Jesus Christ.
the Children's Library with your family and neighbors and enjoy a wide variety of board games. Service Times
Amazing Frogs
Tuesday, April 19th at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room
Meriden Campus
Wallingford proudly welcomes this multi-media live animal show which will explore several different types of frogs Saturdays
from around the world. Participants will have up close meetings with these fascinating creatures including the 5 PM Saturday Night Life
America Bullfrog, Red Eyed Tree Frog, Can Toad and the Amazon Milk Frog. This program which is free and open
to the public is sponsored by the Rotary Club's Wallingford Foundation and has been organized by Chris Stone.
Sundays
Demos R Us 9 AM Prime Time Service
Thursday, April 21st at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room Join us for a science demonstration program to develop a 11 AM Brunch Service
better understanding of air pressure, air molecules and how air moves!
The program which is for school-age kids is sponsored by the Rotary Club's foundation and organized by Chris
Wallingford Campus
Stone. Sundays
Moving and Grooving with Amy Rogell: A Musical Program for Kids 10 AM at Oakdale Theatre
Wednesday, April 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room Come enjoy a morning of music and interactive fun
with the ever popular Amy Rogell who is well known for her numerous credits in film, television and radio! This
Meriden Campus - 262 Bee Street
drop-in program is for pres-schoolers and their grown-ups. Wallingford Campus - Oakdale Theater
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In a silver chain
Of evening rain,
Discover the Message at New Life’s
Unravelled from the tumbling main, Life Line TV availalble at
And threading the eye of a yellow star: -So many times do I love again.
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Books are available at the library. Please contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email
comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit the library's web page at www.meridenlibrary.org to view the adult events calendar to
reserve a seat.
SCRABBLE SESSIONS AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
Home Comfort Fuel Meriden Public Library hosts sessions for people who enjoy playing Scrabble. The sessions will be on Monday, April
11 and April 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Friends Room. All skill levels are welcome. Scrabble boards will be provided, but
people are welcome to bring their own boards. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you
have any questions about the library programs
GET YOUR GAME ON APRIL 14
Get your game on at the Meriden Public Library on Thursday, April 14th from 3:00 to 4:30 in the Griffin Room. The
Wii will be set up with Wii Sports and Mario Kart for friends and family to challenge each other. Board games such as
Scrabble, Candyland, Apples to Apples and many others will also be available for use. All ages are welcome to attend
including parents and guardians. Registration is not required. If you have any questions please contact Melissa at
mmurphy@ci.meriden.ct.us or call (203) 630-6347.
LEGO CLUB APRIL 21
Meriden Public Library will have its next Lego Club event on Thursday, April 21st from 3:30 to 4:30 in the Griffin
Room. Children ages 6 through 12 are invited to bring their imagination and build on this month's theme - "Boats".
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 and late arrivals are always welcome. If you have any questions or would like
to be put on the Lego Club mailing list please contact Melissa at (203) 630-6347 or mmurphy@ci.meriden.ct.us.
FINANCIAL WORKSHOP APRIL 19
Meriden Public Library will be hosting a financial workshop called "Find More Money in 2011" by I&C, LLC, an
Employee Financial Education Company, on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Room. This special workshop
will help you: stretch your dollars, eliminate holiday debt, avoid financial traps and pitfalls, find more money to save
this year, and ease family conflicts over spending. This program is free and all are welcome. Contact the Community
Quality Service...Affordable Price Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com or visit the library's webpage at www.meridenli-
brary.org to view the adult calendar and reserve a seat.
203-235-2561
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE FINISHES APRIL 16
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at the Meriden Public Library will finish April 16. The library is locat-
ed at 105 Miller Street. V.I.T.A., which is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, provides free help to taxpayers
who cannot afford professional assistance or who have tax questions.
Assistance in preparing Connecticut state tax forms will also be available.
The sessions will take place in Meriden Public Library's Griffin Room. For
easy access to the Griffin Room, parking is available in the Catlin Street lot.
The schedule is as follows: WEDNESDAY April 6 and13 from 5:30 to 8:00
PM Call 203-630-6331 for an appointment between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. SAT-
URDAY April 2, April 9 (This session is in the Literacy Volunteer Office), and
April 16 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Call 203-630-6331 for an appointment
between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
V.I.T.A. volunteers alert taxpayers to special credits and deductions for
which they may be eligible. People interested in attending the V.I.T.A. pro-
gram can stop in the library and pick up a list of the necessary documents you
will need to bring. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-
6349 if you have questions about the tax assistance program.
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES IN APRIL AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
Sign up for one of the free computer classes at Meriden Public Library and
learn how to use a computer, Word, email, and search the internet. The class
schedule is as follows:
Email - Saturday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m.; Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Basic Computers - Saturday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m.; Monday, April 18 at 6:30
p.m.
Internet Searching - Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 23 at 9:30
a.m.
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.
WRITERS NETWORK APRIL 12 AND APRIL 27
The Writers Network will meet on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin
Room and on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 pm in the Friends Room. Anyone
who is serious about writing fiction or nonfiction, wants to learn the process
of getting published, or needs support for writing a book proposal or query
letter is welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining the Writers
Network, contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 or
email us comsvc@hotmail.com.
NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS APRIL 25
Dr. David DeRosa, a licensed chiropractor serving the Wallingford communi-
ty, will present the program on "Natural Solutions to Digestive Problems" at
Meriden Public Library on Monday, April 25 at 6:30 pm in the Griffin Room.
The purpose of the workshop is to provide you with facts concerning diges-
tive-related conditions and the natural treatment options available to help you
make an informed decision regarding the steps you can take to restore healthy
digestive function. Conditions to be discussed are: acid reflux, hiatal hernia,
irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, colitis, Crohns disease and many others.
This program is free and all are welcome. Contact the Community Services
Department at (203) 630-6349, email comsvc@hotmail.com or visit the
library's website at www.meridenlibrary.org to view the adult events calendar
to reserve a seat.
The People's Press is pleased to welcome two new LocalMotivaters
to our team. Rupert Thomas and Michelle Trenchard-Scianna
offer a wealth of experience and knowledge. You can welcome
them by emailing michelle@peoplespressnews.com or
Rupert@peoplespressnews.com
Meriden Spring Clean Up Reminder Out of the Fire, and Into the Frying Pan
The Department of Public Works does not collect leaves in the Spring. By Chuck Rinaldi
Residents are required to deliver their leaves and brush to the Transfer Station, From the time I became an adult, I have always enjoyed cooking. For a little over four decades, the kitchen has been my
which is located on Evansville Avenue. The Transfer Station is open Mondays favorite room in the house. I started this love affair with all things culinary when I got married and, for the first time,
from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and the was living away from my childhood home where food was simple and relatively unexciting. Being young and on a pret-
first and third Saturday from 7:30 AM to Noon. There is no charge for the dis- ty tight budget, get-togethers with our friends tended to be dinners at each others' houses rather than going out to restau-
posal of leaves and brush. For complete information on the Transfer Station, rants. It was these occasions that caused me to begin seeking out more interesting cookbooks and gave me the opportu-
please visit the City's website at www.cityofmeriden.org. Select municipal ser- nity to begin preparing dishes such as Chicken Kiev or Lobster Thermidor for our guests. It was during this time that I
vices followed by Public Works and Transfer Station. realized that rather than seeming like work, the time spent searching out recipes and preparing these foods was really
fun for me. I must admit I also enjoyed receiving compliments from our friends or the applause that would greet the pre-
Meriden Superintendent of Schools Corner sentation of a flaming Cherries Jubilee. I continued in this vein, trying this, perfecting that, always looking toward the
next occasion to cook for family or friends, and I gradually began to gain a wider knowledge of various cooking meth-
Dear Friends, I hope the tough winter weather has finally come to an end.
ods and preparation techniques. Time passed and the demands of teaching, going to graduate school, raising children,
March not only meant some excellent college basketball games, it also had
working a second job and making home repairs took over time that before would have been spent at the cutting board
CMT/CAPT testing and budget deliberations. Our students and staff recently
and stove. Life moved on, to a second marriage, a new job (at Sheehan High School in Wallingford!), and a focus on
completed this important standardized testing measure. While these tests are
acting and theater that lasted for the next 25 years.
very important, they are only one measure of what our children are learning in
Cut to the present… In June, 2009, I retired from my position as a high school Assistant Principal, and my wife and I
our schools. Recently, the Board of Education approved the 2011-2012 educa-
fulfilled a dream by moving to Arizona. It took a little while getting used to being retired, not having to run off to work
tion budget with a 2.78% increase. This request includes the reduction of 26
each day, or having my life segmented by bells signaling the change of classes. I now had the time to pursue things I
staff positions--19 certified positions and 7 classified positions. We will con-
enjoy or had always wanted to do. I started going to the gym three times a week, taking T'ai Chi, reading to my heart's
tinue to monitor all budget lines for savings, and we are committed to explor-
content, doing home improvement projects, and traveling. However, among the most wonderful aspects of this new
ing all cost savings measures. Provisions to carry over any surplus dollars will
phase of my life is that I have begun to cook seriously again. It has been like returning to a lost love.
be requested to reduce the 2011-2012 budget request.
About twenty years ago, I began acquiring professional-level pans, knives and other cooking implements to be able to
We must work together to assure that our education system continues to
cook like the gourmet I have always wanted to be. I also collected cookbooks, dozens of them, searching for just the
meet the needs of all our students.
right recipes by great chefs such as Jacques Pepin and Mario Batali. It got so bad that my wife finally instituted a "one
On April 13th, there will be a Public Hearing on the City's 2011-2012 bud-
in, one out" rule to help keep some kind of control on the situation. Now, in a new house with a well-set-up kitchen, all
get. This is an opportunity for all citizens to speak out on the budget.
these things are being used the way they were intended to be. Since we try to keep an eye on our health, not every night
Thank you for all your support! Together we can assure that our education
is gourmet night, but at least twice a week I try to make a special dish or soup that I have not tried before. I am ventur-
system continues to prepare our students for successful futures.
ing into French cuisine and thanks to Julia Childs' Mastering the Art of French Cooking, I am turning out such dishes as
All the best! Mark D. Benigni
Daube de Boeuf à la Provençale with great success. Living in Arizona, outdoor cooking is possible year round, so
CELEBRATIONS Bobby Flay has become my guru as well. I began making my own bread about a year ago, and recently started turning
out my own hand-made pasta. Although I do subscribe to a number of cooking magazines, thanks to the Internet and
The Food Network, I'm no longer bringing home cookbooks, and I can learn new techniques and recipes from some of
the best chefs in the world. These days, a visit to "Cucina Rinaldi" might just include tempting smells from the kitchen,
a good glass of wine, some home-made bread and food that's been carefully and lovingly prepared. Whether it's a spicy
chile rellenos or a delicate celery-root soup, the satisfaction I derive from preparing a complicated recipe and turning out
a fine restaurant-quality meal has become one of my greatest pleasures.
The submission deadline for the Mid-April 2011 issue of THE PEOPLES PRESS is April 15th. Email your stories, news
and events to andy@peoplespressnews.com. Don't forget your Easter Greetings! Email your photos and celebrations to
celebrations@peoplespressnews.com. If we can help in any way please call 203-235-9333.
Mrs. Erasmus' third grade class at Nathan Hale School in Meriden studies
many famous and not so famous Black Americans during Black History
Month. They completed Venn diagrams to see how they were alike and dif-
ferent.
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This year, Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22. Because it's right in the heart of the
spring season, when many people feel rejuvenated after a long winter, Earth Day is the ideal
time for men, women and children to take that extra energy they have in the spring and
March Meeting of Wallingford Garden Club
The Wallingford Garden Club took a trip back in time to the Victorian era
channel it into eco-friendly behaviors that benefit the environment.
at the March 8 meeting. Marie Hayes of Gardens Unlimited presented a How can we due our part? Share your stories, photos, drawings, videos and more for the
slideshow depicting American gardens during the Golden Age of next issue of The People’s Press.
Horticulture extending from 1836 - 1901. At this time wealthy homeown- Parents and Teachers - we encourage children to be part of this. Not just to learn but to
ers had leisure hours to devote to planning gardens containing statuary, develop confidence in themselves by being printed and showcased on the web as well. We
vines and water features. The Victorians were influenced by the French,
Chinese, Moorish and Italian cultures for their outdoor rooms. This Golden
call this program for children “Yearn to Learn!” We are honored to offer this to you.
Age was noted for sunken gardens with seating for contemplation, the use The deadline is April 11th. Email andy@peoplespressnews.com.
of boxwood for natural fencing and for the practice of "bedding out" which
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entailed planting 1 or 2 annuals in a circle on the lawn so that one could
have an aerial view of the flowers from the house. Hayes had slides of his-
torical estates to illustrate the various features of the Victorian garden and
also shared her collection of antique photos, post cards and memorabilia
from this nostalgic time.
The Wallingford Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs
of CT and the National Garden Clubs Inc.
Marie Hayes shown in photo. www.peoplespressnews.com
Page 14 Early April 2011
WHO BELIEVES IN GROUNDHOGS ANYWAY? ours using those long handled tools to clear at least as far as they can reach on their roofs. We've
also seen men up on roofs shoveling and/or snow blowing for what we've heard are exorbitant
By Phyllis S. Donovan
fees. Of course, it's a drop in the bucket compared to what we'd have to pay if the roof caved in.
Today is National Groundhog Day. All day, it's been vacillating between rain and sleet and all the
My sister, who lives in the frigid Berkshires and had her roof cleared off, told me that she heard an
trees in our back woods are sporting glassy coatings of solid ice. I don't know about Punxatawny
architect on the Home and Garden Network say that if the house is an older one (ours is over 50)
Phil but around here any self-respecting groundhog wouldn't dare to stick his nose out of his bur-
and constructed by a reputable builder (we live in a Carabetta house) that chances are it's been
row on a nasty day like this. Even if he did decide to get a breath of fresh air, it wouldn't be rays of
built to New England standards and should weather winter's wrath.
sunshine that would scare the critter back inside for six more weeks, it would be sharp needles of
Since, our attic is still dry and the house seemingly tight, we thought it would probably survive
precipitation which couldn't raise a shadow if it wanted to…a much better reason for the poor ani-
the unusual amounts of snow. But this morning I walked into the kitchen and heard a loud drip-
mal to seek warm shelter.
drip-drip. Water was dripping in over the window behind the kitchen sink. Clearly all the sleety
Either way, it's pretty obvious that, groundhog or not, we're pretty much doomed to at least
rain and ice had created an ice dam up in the gutter area and it was seeping into the house. Just as
another six weeks of this horrid stuff which we've been steadily subjected to since a day or so after
we thought our luck might hold through this miserable winter, we're hit with a situation that must
Christmas. I'm not the only one who is getting pretty tired of it. Everywhere we go we hear folks
be dealt with.
wondering if all this bad weather will ever end.
Right about now, my resolve is weakening. My husband's suggestion that we should just escape
We have been lucky the plows can continue to keep up with it all, even if we take our lives in
to the Caribbean until this blasted winter is over is sounding better and better to me. But we'd still
our hands just driving downtown with the mountains of cleared away snow in medians and at
have to determine a window of time between storms when we could fly out to warming climes and
crossroads piled so high we can't see over it all. Try nudging your car cautiously out into traffic
face the airport hassle if it didn't work out.
and hear the irate honking of horns when oncoming drivers reprimand you for edging out in front
Guess we'll just grin and bear and take our chances right here. We ARE New Englanders after
of them.
all.
By the second storm, the plow through our neighborhood succeeded in taking down our mail-
box. During a late storm last spring it had been tipped a bit askew but, tipsy or not, it was still suit-
ably serviceable. This year, however, a plow finished the job and it now lies frozen onto its side on MAYOR ROHDE TO VISIT THE MERIDEN CHILD
the top of the giant snowbank at road's edge in front of our house. Thanks to a very understanding DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO CELEBRATE
mailman, we're still using it. Like many of our neighbors, we shoveled out a path to our fallen sol-
dier and the mailman still leaves mail in it. THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
If we have mail to go out, we raise the flag as usual, even though, with the box lying flat, it Catholic Charities is delighted to announce that the Honorable Michael S. Rohde, Mayor of the
points toward the driveway instead of straight up. When the mailman leaves the mail, he puts the City of Meriden, will be visiting the Catholic Charities Meriden Child Development Center at 61
flag down and it points toward the house. As long as we all know the signals, it works. Who Colony Street to help us celebrate the Week of the Young Child on Wednesday, April 13th at 10:00
knows when we'll ever get it standing upright again, certainly not until most of this snow melts AM. Mayor Rohde will be reading to some of the children to underscore the importance of read-
away and then we'll have to figure out how to prop it up until spring. ing in their educational development.
I always feel sorry for the birds in weather like this. My husband went out early this morning, The Week of the Young Child is designed to enhance awareness of the value of good early
cleared the ice and snow out of all the feeders on our back deck and refilled them to overflowing. childhood education, a primary goal of Catholic Charities throughout its ninety year history of
We keep running down to Greenbacker's Agway to buy food for them: sunflower seeds for the helping those in need in Connecticut. The event is scheduled for the week of April 11th through
chickadees, titmice, juncos, sparrows, mourning doves, and our spectacular red cardinals and blue- the 15th and other political leaders will join in the effort in their respective cities: The Honorable
jays, thistle seed for the finches and suet for the woodpeckers, nuthatches and giant flickers who John DeStefano Jr., Mayor of the City of New Haven, will be visiting Catholic Charities' Centro
bang so hard it reverberates through the house. No matter what it costs, I get a lot of pleasure out San José Family Center in New Haven on April 11th and the Honorable Pedro E. Segarra, Mayor
of watching our feathered diners. of the City of Hartford, will be visiting Catholic Charities' Institute for the Hispanic Family in
We aren't the only ones watching. Two days ago I saw a Cooper's Hawk sitting in the maple tree Hartford on April 14th.
right outside our kitchen window. (We live in a raised ranch so our kitchen is on the second floor.) Catholic Charities is the largest non-governmental provider of human services in the State of
He sat there long enough for me to get a good look at him and check my Peterson's Field Guide Connecticut and has been the licensed, accredited social service arm of the Catholic Church in the
but all the time he sat there not one bird came to the feeders. Once he flew back into our woods, Archdiocese of Hartford (Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven Counties) for 90 years. The Agency
they all came back again. serves 30,000 people of all faiths annually from 34 locations throughout Connecticut and is an
Like everyone else, we've been worrying about the weight of all that snow on our roof. We'd employer of more than five hundred social service professionals.
never even heard of roof rakes until this winter but we've been seeing folks with lower roofs than For more information on Catholic Charities, please visit our website at www.ccaoh.org.
203-889-8564
P.O. BOX 4256 YALESVILLE, CT 06492
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Gifts * Church Goods When: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 (rain date is Thursday, July 21), 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Meriden HUB
531 West Main Street in Meriden 203-238-9735 What: A day of fun for everyone! Activities, games, food, health fair, info booths, petting zoo, hay rides, dunk tank, live
broadcast by HOT 93.7. Sponsored by the Meriden Housing Authority, Meriden/Wallingford NAACP, and the City of
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-2 Meriden.
Want to get involved in the health fair portion of this event? Contact Angela Simpson at 203-630-4237 or asimp-
CUNO FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AND AWARDS GRANTS People’s Press Pulse Poll
Elizabeth Canavan was elected Chairman of the Distribution Committee of The Cuno Foundation at the Annual We asked who was the best president ever to our online subsribers
Meeting. Canavan replaces outgoing Chairman, Kenneth Mango. Eliot White was elected Vice-Chairman for the and social media fans. It was a tie between Franklin and
2011 year. Other members include, Natalie Cheerman, Kevin Curry, Larry McGoldrick, and John Stanton. Members Teddy Roosevelt along with Abraham Lincoln.
are appointed for a seven year term. Trudy Cotton serves as Secretary.
Grants were awarded to the Martin Luther King & Albert Owens Scholarship Fund, the American Cancer Society on
behalf of Relay for Life, the Greater Meriden AAUW, Birthright of Greater Meriden, and Literacy Volunteers of
Yearn To Learn
Greater New Haven. The Distribution Committee also voted to award approximately $50,000 in scholarships to high
school seniors planning to further their education. Applications will be sent to Meriden, Wallingford and Cheshire
high schools where students can pick up an application in the Guidance Department. Applications can also be
obtained by emailing a request to www.cunofoundation@cox.net. The deadline date for accepting applications is
Friday, March 18th. The Cuno Foundation is again accepting grant applications for public, charitable or educational
purposes. Grants are usually made for specific, tangible items or capital expense requests that directly benefit the
recipient. The Cuno Foundation does not grant funds for salaries. Applications are reviewed three times a year. The
next deadline date to submit applications is April 15, 2011. Awards will be announced in June. Preference is given to
proposals submitted by tax-exempt, not for profit organizations located in the Meriden area.
For additional information or to obtain guidelines and an application form, call 203-443-5594 or email:
cunofoundation@cox.net. Please be aware that the address for the Cuno Foundation has been changed to 562
Baldwin Avenue, Unit 6, Meriden, CT 06450.
CELEBRATIONS Notes Anna Neumon, a member of the city's Conservation Commission, "My concern is on the impact, if any, on the
immediate area and on the fish and the eagles who feed from the river and pond." "We expect no adverse harm to
wildlife," CT Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) spokesman Dwayne Gardener said of the break and sub-
sequent draining. "The period of time the pond is drawn down is going to be brief and there is still water available."
Since the break, crews have been working around the clock to fully fix and line the pipe. According to Public
Utilities Superintendent Dennis Waz, the city will be paying for these overtime costs. City Finance Director Michael
Lupkas said Tuesday that he hadn't yet seen a full cost estimate for the additional work, but that funding would likely
come out of Meriden's Enterprise Fund for the sewers. As of Thursday the repairs seemed to have been complete and
the damn was closed to allow the pond to refill to its normal levels. And that same day two eagles were spotted flying
above the pond.
Upcoming QRWA Events: Wednesday, April 13, 5:00 pm - Annual Fish Stocking, Meet at Red Bridge, Oregon Road,
Meriden. Please park in the Linear Trial lot.
Saturday, April 23 - Annual River Clean Up - contact David James at 203-237-2845 for staging area and times.
Saturday, May 1, 1:30 pm - Eagle Watch on Hanover Pond. Led by certified canoe instructor Dan Pelletier and Wildlife
Biologist Peter Picone. Watch through binoculars or cruise around Hanover Pond. This event is for experienced pad-
dlers only.
Sunday, May 15th, 9:00 am - 31st Canoe/Kayak Race, Down River Classic. Register at the Southington DOT parking
lot on Route 322. This year the race with be combined with an Environmental Fair for CT Based Environmental
Groups. To learn more about the QRWA and to confirm information, dates and times for upcoming events, please visit
our website at: www.qrwa.org.
My father Jorge Pereira is my hero. He will be 73 in may and he is still
working. He brought our family from Brazil in 1973. He has lived the
Home Country
American dream and made it come true. Slim Randles
Margaret Clawson, down at the Rest of Your Life convalescent home, can't
help it, really. You see, she's a pony mom. Her teenage daughters have horses,
LocalMotion and she's busy hauling the girls and their mounts around to horse shows,
gymkhanas and barrel racings throughout our corner of the country on week-
ends.
Pony moms have … well, a way about them. So did Genghis Khan. As one
old cowboy put it: "You can put a pony mom in a room full of Little League
moms and she'll whip them all into shape."
So in a way Margaret couldn't help herself.
Dud and Anita Campbell were invited to come and be judges last Friday, but weren't sure what was happening until
they got there. But there, smiling from ear to ear, were about half the inhabitants of the home lined up in their best
bathrobes and non-skid slippers, holding onto their walkers.
"Okay guys," said Margaret, inspecting the troops ala Rommel, "we're going to see fair play done in each contest,
but you will strive to win. It's the American Way."
Nods and grins.
Then Margaret whipped out a stopwatch and said, "Our first event is the pole bending. You will weave in and out of
the chairs in the hallway, go completely around Grant's wheelchair at the far end, and weave back. If you break the pat-
tern, you will be disqualified. Okay now. Estelle, are you ready?"
Estelle was.
"Go!"
There she went, in and out of the chairs, only getting her walker hung up on a chair leg once during her run. Two
wall bumps. No falls. No pattern breaks. Great applause as she crossed the finish line.
The event was eventually won by Mitch, who claimed he'd been a track star in high school around the time the stock
market crashed.
"You've probably noticed the obstacles we've put out," Margaret then announced. "Lily, do you have your hearing
aids on? That's better. So now we come to the trail horse class. Get those ponies ready!" You're never too old for fun.
Happy 92nd Birthday Joe Sr. ! Love, Joe Jr., Sally, Keatyn, & Trevor. Brought to you by Slim Randles's outdoor memoirs, Sweetgrass Mornings,
available at www.slimrandles.com.
CELEBRATIONS
I try to keep them tucked inside, You are in my mind, and in my soul,
But they never seem to want to hide. But on my heart, you've taken a toll.
I don't cry much, to say the truth, For now, I cannot change the past,
But I always cry because of you. If I were able, I'd run out of gas.
I lost you in a tragic way, I guess that I will just push through,
Now I'm just living day to day. This life I live because of you.
AVANTI
Social Security Manager, Meriden Ct
This time of year basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness -- a time when the final four teams in the NCAA
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has a winning "final four" of online services to cheer about: the Retirement Estimator, Benefit Application, online Extra
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Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/calculador.
The Benefit Application is the most convenient way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. You can apply
from the comfort of your home - it's fast, easy, and secure. It's so easy, in fact, that it can take you as little as 15 min-
utes to apply online. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you're done. There are no forms to
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ther information is needed. Try it out when you're ready to retire at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.
The online Extra Help application is an easy way to save about $4,000 a year on your prescription drug costs. To
qualify for the Extra Help, you must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and live in one of the 50 Open for Lunch and Dinner
states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.
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Get to know our final four, and all of our online services. When you do, you will be the winner. We Make Your Events Special!
April Meeting of Wallingford Garden Club Plan your next party with us! Parties
The Wallingford Garden Club will host Lisabeth Billingsley at the April 12 meeting. Billingsley's topic will be for up to 60 people are our specialty. We
"Pressed Flower Art". Billingsley is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City where she
learned color, texture, and balance. She has weaved this expertise into bright collages that she creates from pressed also offer off premises catering and
wildflowers, seaweed, bark and feathers.
This meeting is open to the public for a donation of $5. It will be held in the Community Room of the First
party platters to go.
Congregational Church at 23 S. Main Street. The business meeting begins at 11:45 am and Billingsley will speak at
1:00 pm. New members are always welcome. For info call 203-265-4329. “Come visit and enjoy one of our finely prepared meals
The Wallingford Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of CT and the National Garden Clubs Inc. in the comfort of our new dining and lounge areas”
Wallingford Family YMCA/Wint Filipek Sr.Memorial Tennis Tournament
The biggest "community" tennis tournament in New England is right here in CT! The 7th annual Wallingford Family AVANTI
YMCA/Wint Filipek Sr. Memorial Tennis Tournament is scheduled for June 11-19. The 2011 venue is the beautiful and Restaurant & Lounge
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Yearn To Learn
your wedding a smoother, more exciting process:
Create a budget: Having a CPA as a fiancé does have some of its benefits! I
am the more creative "dreamer" in our relationship and can tend to get carried away, especially after watching all of
these bridal shows, featuring brides that have unlimited budgets. Whether the cost is 100% on you and your fiancé or
you have family helping you out, creating a very specific budget will help with planning every step of the way. This
way, you can weed out vendors that are way out of budget and you have a realistic approach to planning your wedding.
Focus on what you and your fiancé want: A lot of the stress of being a bride comes from the pressure of friends,
bridesmaids, moms, mother-in-laws and everyone else that has an opinion. From your guest list to your wedding dress,
the people that love you only want to help, however sometimes their opinions steer you away from your own unique-
ness. Maybe you love the outdoors and want to get married at a beautiful vineyard but your sister pictures you in a cas-
tle with all of the trimmings. Do not forget that this is your big day and putting your own creativity and uniqueness
into the planning is what in the end, makes your day unforgettable for you and your guests. Whether big or small,
fancy or casual, your wedding day should reflect the love that you and your partner share.
Use your resources: Brides have a lot of work cut out for them so why not take advantage of all of the great
resources out there? There are several wedding websites (one of my favorites is the theknot.com) that will provide you
with local directories of vendors from florists, photographers, venues and more. You can even chat with other brides
and swap ideas, pictures, and experiences. Also, the duty of a bridesmaid is not only to look pretty and walk down the
aisle-they are there to help. Put them to work! I have taken advantage of the bridesmaid to help with mailing out save-
the-dates, picking out flowers, and helping with my invitations. Think of your bridesmaids as part-time wedding plan- Winter Blast at Nathan Hale
ners. This will not only help reduce your workload, but also strengthen the bond between you and your girls! Fourth grade students at Nathan Hale School participated in a PBS reward
Have fun: I cannot stress this enough. When I first started to plan my wedding, I have to admit, in the beginning, I for consistently showing respect for self, others, and school. They enjoyed a
was a bit of a classic Bridezilla. I was having fights with my mom over the guest list, becoming overwhelmed with fun-filled afternoon of winter activities, including sledding, building snow-
petty details, and was just plain not enjoying myself. Once I took a step back and realized that being engaged is a won- men, and making snow forts.
derful thing and that I was going to marry a man who I cherish and love, I relaxed and started to enjoy the process. My
mom and I have a blast trying way too many cake samples at bridal shows and I find myself becoming more inventive
Right At Home
and creative when I am having fun with it.
So, bride-to-bes, congratulations on your engagement and have a blast planning your dream wedding, whatever that
may be! For advice/tips on wedding planning, feel free to email me at
CTsweetsBride@yahoo.comctsweetsbride@yahoo.com.
HUBBARD PARK
Saturday & Sunday
April 30th & May 1st
Meriden's Largest and most colorful festival the "Meriden Daffodil Festival" will celebrate it's 33rd year dur-
ing 2011. Join us on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1, 2011.
600,001 daffodils can't be wrong! They create a sea of fragrant yellow blossoms throughout the 1,800-acre
Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut each year. You'll not only see an amazing 61 different varieties of
daffodils, there will also be crafts, amusement rides, food, entertainment, and a fireworks display for you to
enjoy. So mark your calendar - It's going to be a great time for the whole family! For additional information
please call 203-630-4259.
The Meriden Daffodil Festival began as a community event 33 years ago and has grown into one of
Connecticut’s premier celebrations. With food, crafts, music, fireworks, amusements and a parade that has to
be seen to be believed, the Daffodil Festival is a springtime funfest for old and young, couples and singles,
families and friends.
Saturday April 30, 2011 Sunday May 1, 2011
Gates open at 10:00 AM Gates close at 9:00 PM Gates open at 10:00 AM Gates close at 5:00 PM
10:00 AM Food Tent open 10:00 AM Food Tent open
10:00 AM Arts & Crafts open 10:00 AM Arts & Crafts open
10:00 AM Children's rides open 10:00 AM Children's rides open
11:00 AM Musical Entertainment begins 11:00 AM Musical Entertainment begins
11:30 AM Parade Begins Don’t miss the DAFFODIL TAG SALE
FIREWORKS WILL BEGIN AT 8:30PM CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST!
Saturday, April 23, 2011- Under the Festival Tent 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Meriden WIC Celebrates National Nutrition Month What kind of impact can a teenager UCONN and My
The Meriden WIC (Women, Infants
and Children) Program celebrated
have on society & their community City Kitchen
National Nutrition Month during The day that Sarah Gopoian
joined Hunter's EMS
move to Schools
March. Nutrition staff will be educat-
ing program participants on how to Explorer Post 181 was the
make healthy, affordable meals for day of her 12th Birthday 2-
their family through cooking demon- 2-05.. Just hope she'll know
strations. The theme of the demon- how much of an impact she
strations will be "Eat Your Way to 5 a made and the memories she
Day" - fruit and vegetables that is! can look back on….. She
No matter how young or how old you always came with a smile,
are, we all can benefit from eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and I know it also was to
every day. To learn more about the WIC program please call 203-630-4245. hang out with her dad. Now
she graduates Maloney HS
Nature As A Mirror
Bashful Leprechaun,
CELEBRATIONS
Hiding where the rainbow ends
His secret pot of gold.
A Bit o' Blarney
Inspired by the March breezes, Danny and Alice gathered narrow slats, paper and glue to create a kite. Alice painted
a big smiling face on it, and Danny tied on a long green tail in honor of the day: St. Patrick's Day.
With a big ball of string they eagerly set the kite soaring. A friendly breeze caught the kite and carried it high aloft
into the bright blue sky. A sudden strong gust snatched the string from Danny's grasp, breaking it and carrying the kite
higher until it was a small speck, far away.
"Oh, where am I going?" wondered Kite.
"With me," said the wind. "We'll sail away and see the world together. Just call me 'Windy' and watch the world go
by. Look down now at the treetops and then ahead at the blue ocean." On they sailed-the wind twirling Kite in circles
and playfully tumbling it as they went on further.
Entering a soft looking pillow of a cloud, Kite moaned about how wet he was getting.
Windy assured Kite, "Don't worry, clouds are full of rain, but the sun will dry you off soon. "
And it did. Soon Windy pointed to a green mitten shape and Kite asked, "What is it? It's getting bigger the closer
we come to it."
Windy answered, "That's Ireland and the green are shamrocks. I'm going to put you down now, but will come back
later to fly you home. What I want you to do, is get a bunch of shamrocks for me. I'm off now, see you soon!"
Kite looked all around but could see no green rocks. So it bounced along to a big rock and tapped on it, hoping it
would be of help. Suddenly, a small person dressed in green peered from behind the rock and asked, "Who's that
knocking at my home?" When he saw that it was just a kite, he came to look at it and was quite startled to hear it ask
for help in finding the green rocks for Windy.
After a hearty laugh, Paddy Leprechaun introduced himself and said, "First tell me your story-I've never talked to a You, are without doubt, the coolest kid we know! Love, Mom & Dad
kite before."
Kite began, "It's really been a most unusual day. Just this morning Danny and Alice created me for St. Patrick's Day
fun, but Windy came by and grabbed me! We've had a wonderful journey and he'll soon be back to take me home.
But first I must get some shamrocks for him. He said they were green and I don't see any green rocks!"
After another hearty laugh, Paddy gathered a handful of the plants they were standing among and said; "These are
the shamrocks! I'll tie them onto your bright green tail." Indeed this has become a more magical day than you know!
Did you know that we Leprechauns are honor-bound to give a gold coin to anyone who sees us on this special day?
You certainly fooled me into showing myself."
"Oh, really? And may I have two coins? One for Danny and one for Alice, because they're the ones to thank for this The transmission is a device that is
magical day." So Paddy went around the big rock to the hidden pot of gold coins that he was secretly hoarding and connected to the engine and sends the
selected two shiny coins, which he wrapped in the kite's tail, then fastened it securely. power from the engine to the drive wheels.
Paddy barely had time to hide beneath his rock before Windy came swooshing back to quickly lift the shamrock-
laden kite into the air. Windy was very pleased with the shamrocks and enjoyed the delightful story that Kite related Servicing Transmissions Since 1952
while he was being swiftly carried to the very home of Danny and Alice. Gently placing Kite against a tree in their
backyard, Windy took a few shamrocks and then breezily waved goodbye. 694 Old Colony Rd.
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The People's Press is pleased to welcome two new LocalMotivaters
to our team. Rupert Thomas and Michelle Trenchard-Scianna Knitting with Mom
offer a wealth of experience and knowledge. You can welcome By JoAnne Grabinski
them by emailing michelle@peoplespressnews.com or After Christmas I decided to learn to knit. Why? I' don't really know,
Rupert@peoplespressnews.com. I've heard that 'they', whoever 'they' are say that you should start new
hobby every few years or so. It's supposed to keep your brain and
Rousseau’s French accent and was so very helpful to my mom when she got stuck or wanted to start a new project. There were
always such the beautiful colors of the yarn to look at and I was constantly touching them and looking at the pattern
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books, thinking 'mom can make me this… and this… and this too!'
I remember a denim blue jacket-like sweater he made for me while I was in middle school. It was a basket weave
pattern, with a ribbed collar and patch pockets. It had a knitted belt to tie it together. Man, I loved that sweater and
Complete Auto Repair wore it all the time, to the point that I had holes in the elbows. We put patches on them and I got a few more years out
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Find Out Why by Stopping Down Today! I still have several of her (master) pieces: a sea green top and skirt, the double-breasted short jacket with the shawl
collar and that old comfortable fisherman-like sweated with the cables. Several of her pieces have labels that say
369 Cook Ave., Meriden 'handmade by Mom'. A few years ago, my cousin gave my brother and sister-in-law a huge bag of handmade sweaters
235-2561 that her now grown children had worn. It was very kind of her to pass along the sweaters to another generation, her
grandchildren.
So my mom cast on twenty stitches and the adventure began. It seemed real easy, I think I learned it all through
osmosis, watching my mom knit for years and years. Admittedly there was a lot of awkwardness in holding the nee-
dles and yarn; she made it seem so effortless.
Well it wasn't quite so effortless for me. I added stitches, I deleted stitches, I knitted when I was supposed to be
purling and purling when I should have knitted. Then I'd get frustrated and call her, and all she'd say was, 'Bring it
over and we'll take a look at what you did.' So Mom would rip it out and gently guide me through the process. After
every row I'd learned to stop and count the stitches to make sure I had twenty. For a while there I could only knit cor-
This edition of “The People’s Press, Your Town, Your News, Your rectly if she was in the room.
Views” serves the needs of the communities of Wallingford and Meriden, I finally got the hang of knitting, but I still have to work on keeping the tension consistent. I got to the point where I
Connecticut. For safety reasons we do not publish the last name of could fix my own mistakes, but I must have ripped that scarf out ten times and started it all over again. I'm getting bet-
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donated in kind or in financial donation to local charities and organiza- to bind off, or take the stitches of the needles and complete the project.
tions.
The nice thing is that I've got to spend some more time with my mom and she is passing on a skill that is such a big
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Publisher: Andrew Reynolds and we sit there, knitting side by side. She's much faster of course, with her needles just clicking right along, but I'm
peoplespress@peoplespressnews.com getting the hang of it now. My sister is thinking of starting again, after learning while in high school.
Managing Editor Andrew Reynolds I've finished my scarf and now am on to my next project, a baby blanket. I'm sticking with squares and rectangles
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Healing by Energy WORKS! Again, digressing - I programmed my cell phone with the Met's number and around 12:05, Thursday, just after noon
I was the proud owner of a ticket to La Boheme, orchestra seat V35, which was right on the aisle for the low price of
Skeptical? Why then $20.00. Other seats in the same row were $155.00. Such a deal!
So, I had a few hours to wait and went out to a bookstore and NYPublic Library - it was pretty cold and windy down
do so many hospitals offer amidst the canyons of skyscrapers and these venues offered not only warmth but also some excellent diversions, exhibits
and just browsing through books. Then it was back to the hotel - it was suggested to arrive around 7:15 for the opera -
Energy and Reiki Healings? this gave me time to check out Lincoln Center and the Met gift shop - oh yes, a fine opportunity to people watch. Talk
about a diverse crowd - the high rollers in tuxedos, dark suits with the women in high-end dresses looking like they
were freezing their patooties off. Come on A February night, around 20F outside wearing about half a yard of silk mate-
rial with spaghetti straps and stiletto heels that looked like they could cause a lot of damage in hand to hand combat.
And then, tourists, jeans, Dockers, corduroys, slacks, sweaters with all types of footwear - but not too many of them
were wearing sneakers (trainers). And the middle of the road couples, nice practical dresses or pantsuits, and he with
slacks, dress shirt and tie with a heavy winter jacket; lots of that style - myself, I had on Docker type pants, turtleneck,
flannel shirt and a fleece pullover with a light car coat and L.L.Bean gumshoes, waterproof and nice and warm.
I didn't make any purchases at the gift shop - had a glass of wine before heading into my seat and then it was almost
show time. The first thing I noticed when entering the auditorium were a bunch of what seemed to be lecterns behind
the rear seats of the orchestra. They all have a mini screen mounted on the front of the units. Well, these were the stand-
ing room only seats, yes folks; people pay to STAND and enjoy the opera. And this particular production ran 3 hours.
Now I had a chance to peruse the program, got the background on the principals, conductor etc. Then the acknowl-
edgements: people who GENEROUSLY donate to the Met; they're just finishing up the 125th anniversary fund cam-
paign with the major donation of $30 million from Mercedes and Sid Bass (whoever they are) then the Ziff Family gave
$15.00 million (I think they are of the Ziff Davis publishing house, could be wrong). And then a few 10 and 5 million
gifts and then some lower in value -I wonder how William Rondina and the15 or so others who gave just 1 million feel;
they are listed on the bottom of the donor list, in small type, as if their money was 'chump-change'; people LOVE their
opera in NYC!
The auditorium is filling up, it's 5 after 8, the lights dim a couple of times, the curtain goes up and La Boheme
begins its 59th season being performed at the Met.
It was thoroughly enjoyable, the translation screens certainly were well appreciated and the effort by both performers
and behind the scenes people was exemplary - the 4 different sets were incredible in their design and the conductor and
Heart Safe Community On December 9th, 2010 - Martin and Sherlyn (Garcia) Avila welcomed
their first child, Angela Natalie, she weighed 7lbs and 5 oz and measured
The Wallingford Health Dept. is in the process of reapplying for the Connecticut DPH Heart Safe Community
20 inches long. Congratulations! You are going to be wonderful parents as
Designation. This effort is based on the progress this community has made establishing and promoting the potential for
you already are! Love, Julie
saving lives of sudden cardiac arrest. The increased opportunities for CPR training, and public access to automated
external defibrillators (Aids) have tripled the lives saved since our original designation as a Heart Safe Community in
2008.
The Wallingford Health Dept. is anxious to recertify in 2011, but we need your help. If your company has offered
CPR/AED training, and or have installed an AED, please contact the Wallingford Health Dept. at (203) 294-2065 or by
e-mail at wlfdhealth@sbcglobal.net. If you are already a partner PLEASE let us know that we have your continued sup-
port, and if you have increased your CPR/AED training. If you are new to the partnership, we need you on board!! We
will forward you a brief questionnaire so that you and you're company are fully recognized as being a partner in this
truly life saving effort. Please join us as we strive to make Wallingford a safer place to live.
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the show! April 14, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Great Room.
Backing Up Your Computer Kevin Ozer, from our Computer Learning Center, will be sharing valuable information
about "backing up" the computer files on your home or small business P.C. in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms.
This session is free, but pre-registration is required. Open to the public. Space is limited, sign up today. April 14, 6:30
p.m. in the Activity Room.
No Thursday Evening Programs Scheduled April 21 & 28 The Senior Center will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday,
April 21 & 28. Please join us on Thursday, May 5, when our evening programs resume.
CELEBRATIONS of LIFE!
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Read it in print and on the web at www.peoplespressnews.com Platt HS gymnast Kirsten Dawkins along with her coach Bryon Knox at the
Pomperaug High School Invitational Kirsten travels with the Southington
Email a smile to celebrations@peoplespressnews.com High School gymnastics team.
Kirsten placed third in the All around with a 34.45. On vault she earned
an 8.0 & an 8.5 on floor. Kirsten took first place on bars with a 9.35 and
also tied for first on beam with a 8.6.
Also, Kirsten finished second in the AA with a 36.05. She placed first on
vault (9.5) and second on bars (9.0). Kirsten earned a 9.05 on beam and fin-
ished on floor with an 8.5. PHS Invitational Jan 17
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