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May 2010 • Volume 10, Issue 127
CELEBRATIONS
Meriden YMCA
Mountain Mist
Day Camp
Where There's Magic in the Mist!
Jon Peckman Playing At Jakes Hubbard Park Closed to Public May 14-16
By Andy Reynolds The City of Meriden will close Hubbard Park to the public for a Boy Scout event celebrating the 100th anniversary of
Right after the Fireworks fundraising dinner on May 21st- well known drum- Scouting on Friday afternoon, May 14 through Sunday May 16th. Only participating Scouts, volunteers and vendors
mer Jon Peckman and his band will be playing at Jakes in Wallingford. will be allowed in the park during this time. The public is invited to attend this camporee on Saturday, May 15th from
Jon was born and raised right here in Wallingford. His parents shared the 2 pm to 10 pm. Parking and ticket information is at 203-514-5181 or
joy of music with him at an early age and he was hooked. He started playing http://www.ctyankee.org/districts/sleepinggiant/springcamporee.
the drums when most of us were just learning to read. By the time he was in
high school he was already playing in well known area bands and of course
he was a force to be reckoned with in the Sheehan High band.
Mary Solomon for the Wallingford Health Department
My name is Mary Solomon and I am a junior at Sheehan High School. Like any other student, I wanted to find a job
close-by that was fun. Through the Peer Advocates, a community service organization by the Wallingford Youth and
Social Services, I heard of an opening at the Wallingford Health Department. After meeting with the Health Director, I
was hired as an intern to work under the City Readiness Initiative.
As soon as I received this position, I was presented with an opportunity to work on a program known as "3 Days/3
Ways". This program stresses the importance of being able to be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days in times
of crisis. During a crisis, such as a tornado, hurricane, or public health pandemic, help might not reach you and your
family for a few days.
The program and concept is simple: There are three steps to be prepared.
Step One: Make a plan. Plan a family meeting place and also plan a couple different evacuation routes out of your
house. Maybe a near-by relative's home or even the town designated shelter.
Step Two: Build a kit. This kit should include food, water, extra clothing, important medications, copies of impor-
tant family documents, sanitation supplies, tools, and a battery operated radio. Some sort of entertainment is also rec-
ommended so that you stay busy and keep your mind occupied. And don't forget about including a plan for your pets!
Step Three: Stay informed and get involved. Be prepared to evacuate your home during a crisis at a moment's
notice. Also, get involved in helping make this stressful time a little easier.
Making a plan, building a kit, and staying informed and getting involved can be the difference between life and
death during a crisis. Many disasters will strike with little or no warning. I take pride in being prepared and helping
Jon got to sit in with the Rhythm on Steel Band in Jamaica last
year. He loves reggae and was extremely excited to play with
spread the word about
them. After the set, the bandleader Winston (on right) gave Jon "3 Days/3 Ways". I also encourage anyone to take part in this simple procedure of enhancing your life.
his business card in case he wanted any gigs. Jon immediately Note: Wallingford Health Department is part of the Dept of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
started looking at properties on Jamaica (just kidding). (DEMHS) Region 2. The "3 Days/3 Ways" Program is a national Public Health campaign designed to educate the
community on simple preparedness actions. Mary Solomon is using this program to educate peers. Would you like a
Now some musicians don't grow but that's not the case with Jon. His tal- presentation on this project for your civic group or organization (how about a guest speaker for your PTA or Youth
ents blossomed more and more every year. Bands came calling for his spe- Group!)? We would love to hear from you at 203-294-2065. Or stop by the Wallingford Town Hall, rm. 215 for more
cial skills. He has played with the K-Man Band, Eight to the Bar, Sweeter information.
than Wine, Tongue n Groove, Acoustica, and Feathermerchants, an original
band based out of NYC. He was also a member of Disco Hell, a Worcester, The Wallingford Junior Football League 2010 Registration Dates
MA spectacle that took place every Sunday night at the Lucky Dog Music Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and
Hall. It involved costumes, onstage mayhem, and of course, disco! That band Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
could fill up an entire article on its own. Currently, besides working on his At the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department
own, he is playing with Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood. Save the date for The Second Annual Wallingford Vikings Golf Tournament Friday, June 25, 2010 The Tradition Golf
He has also played with nationally known musicians Dana Pomfret, Jeff Club. More information to come in the coming weeks
Pevar, Donna Martin, and Danny Kortchmar (who wrote a number of Eagles Life is half spent before we know what it is. - George Herbert
songs and has worked with many greats). All of this on top of doing session
work with various artists.
Kristin Pippin-Herbst had this to say about him "I have known Jon since
5th grade he was all about music and musically cool before that became
trendy...he was the go to guy for what was cutting edge for music in high
school...still exudes a subtle coolness regarding music without effort...always
a pleasure to hear play in whatever venue he's in."
When I talked to Jake Kilroy he said, "I follow Jon wherever he goes. He
never disappoints me because not only is he talented but he plays with all of
his heart and soul."
Jon has even shared his talents in the book world. He wrote "Picture
Yourself Drumming" in 2006. I wonder where he finds all of the time but
then there is more.
Jon has always felt the importance of teaching children music. He has
taught at the Connecticut Valley School of Music and Dance for 10 years and
has also started lessons in Wallingford.
Now that you know about him - it's time to experience him. Join me in
enjoying the music at Jakes which is located at 179 Center St in Wallingford.
He will be playing from 9:30 till close on Friday, May 21st as I previously
mentioned.
You can also buy me a drink or two. Shirley Temples of course. See you
there!
CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday Connor! Great job with the tree! Love, Mommy and
Daddy
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Lemon Ice
fireworks celebration.
I am doing it for all the families I know and all the ones I do not, from Wallingford and beyond, who come and enjoy
our "Grand Event."
I am doing it for all the members of our military, past and present, all that gave some and some that gave all. Without
them to nurture, protect and defend this great nation, from before day 1, it would not be turning 234 years old this year.
I am doing this as an American and a Citizen of Wallingford, one who does not want to see yet another great tradi-
tion get piled into the ranks of "I remember when."
Not on my watch - not without a fight.
MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY EVENTS Seminar Room. Bring your bag lunch and enjoy some great discussions. All are welcome. The
book that will be discussed in May is The Reader by Bernard Schlink. Copies are available at the
MAY IS GERMAN MONTH AT MERIDEN LIBRARY
Meriden Library.
In May, Meriden Public Library will be highlighting the German culture in our community. Each
The June selection is Lit: a memoir by Mary Karr. Contact the Community Services at (203)
week there will be a special program starting with Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30 pm when the HSV
630-6349 or email comsvc@hotmail.com to join the book club.
Bavaria Schuhplattler dance group will be performing. On Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 pm, join Katie
MERIDEN TURNER LIEDERTAFEL CHORUS May 18
Mayer, Bob Neuman and Willi Englert as they speak about German history and culture.
The Meriden Turner Liedertafel Chorus will be performing in the Griffin Room of Meriden Public
Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm, the Meriden Turner Liedertafel Chorus will sing familiar German
Library on Tuesday, May 18 at 7:30 pm. The chorus will be singing Broadway tunes along with
songs and Broadway tunes.. Saturday, May 29 at 2:00 pm, accordion player Gary Welkopp will
familiar German songs.. This program is part of a series highlighting the German culture in
entertain us with a variety of German tunes. All the programs will be held in the Griffin Room of
Meriden during the month of May. The program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community
Meriden Public Library. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349, email
Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you would like to reserve a seat.
comsvc@hotmail.com, or visit the library's web page at www.meridenlibrary.org and click on
LEGO CLUB May 18
"Adult events" to reserve a seat.
The Meriden Public Library will have its next Lego Club event on Tuesday, May 18 th at 4:00 pm
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR MAY
in the Griffin Room. The theme will be "Castles, Dungeons and Towers." The program is open to
Meriden Public Library is offering a variety of free computer classes. To help you become more
children ages 6-12 and their parents. Legos will be provided for all participants and creations will
comfortable with computers or to learn how to use Excel, Word, or the internet and email, sign up
be put on display in the library. Sign up is not required but if you would like a reminder e-mail
for one of the following classes. The classes will be held in public computer lab area.
about this event and future Lego Club events, please contact Melissa at
Basic computer skills - Monday May 17 at 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm
mmurphy@ci.meriden.ct.us.
Email class - Monday, May 24 at 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm
TEEN ANIME CLUB May 21
Introduction to computers - Tuesday, May 18, and 25 at 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
The Teen Anime Club at the Meriden Public Library will meet on Friday, May 21st at 3:00 pm in
Microsoft Excel class - Thursday, May 20 at 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
the Griffin Room. We will be watching the first Tenchi series. Tenchi lives a normal life until the
Microsoft Word class - Thursday, May 13 and 27 at 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
day he accidentally awakens the demon Ryoko. Now his life is filled with space pirates, galaxy
Email class - Saturday, May 15 at 9:30 to 10:15 am
police and princesses. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Snacks will be provided. Sign up
Internet class - Saturday, May 22 at 9:30 to 10:15 am
through our website at www..meridenlibrary.org or at the Information Desk. If you have any ques-
Microsoft Word - Saturday, May 29 at 9:30 to 10:15 am
tions please call Melissa at (203) 238-2346.
All the classes are free, but class size is limited. Contact the Information Desk at (203) 238-2346
SCRAPBOOKING ON A SHOESTRING May 24
to sign up for any of the computer classes.
Have you ever wanted to scrapbook but felt you couldn't afford it? Well, now you can! Come to
SCRABBLE AT MERIDEN LIBRARY May 24
Meriden Public Library's Griffin Room on Monday, May 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This month's
The Meriden Public Library will be holding Scrabble sessions on Monday, May 10 and May 24 at
featured technique is "Borders in Minutes." Bring your photos, pages, an adhesive, and pens. Free
2:00 pm in the Friends Room. Come to practice or learn the game. Everyone is invited. If you have
handouts will be available. Registration is requested by calling the Community Services
any questions about this or other programs at the library, contact the Community Services
Department at (203) 630-6349 or sign up online at www.meridenlibrary.org under "Adult events."
Department at (203) 630-6349, email us at comsvc@hotmail.com or stop by at any session.
ACCORDION PLAYER AT MERIDEN LIBRARY May 29
WRITERS NETWORK May 12 and May 25
Come to the Meriden Public Library on Saturday, May 29 at 2:00 pm in the Griffin Room to enjoy
The Writers Network will meet at Meriden Public Library at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 12 and
the music of accordion player Gary Welkopp. Mr. Welkopp will be playing a variety of German
Tuesday, May 25 in the Griffin Room. The Writers Network is for anyone who is looking for a
tunes. This program is part of a series highlighting the German culture in Meriden during the
support network to keep the motivation going, is interested in sharing their writing with others and
month of May. The program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community Services
is longing for the camaraderie of others who share a passion for writing. Contact the Community
Department at (203) 630-6349 if you would like to reserve a seat.
Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions about any library program.
THURSDAY LUNCH TIME BOOK CLUB AT MERIDEN LIBRARY Life has meaning only if one barters it day by day for something other than itself.
Meriden Public Library's lunch time book club continues on Thursday, May 13 at noon in the - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Carrie - Energy Medicine Practitioner Fred from Rousseau’s Auto Repair Mike from Verdolin’s Transmission Service
Dr. Nicole R. Kerr from Harvest Park Naturopathic Medicine Paul from Stone Wall Boundaries, LLC Ryan & William from Wallingford Computer Center
Rosa’s
and Dan Pelletier and Executive Director Mary Mushinsky take on the officiating and record keeping tasks.
Connecticut State law requires that each participant wear an appropriate life vest, footwear and each boat has a whis-
tle, which will be provided with registration. Additionally at the portage, where you physically walk your boat in shal-
and now you do too! low areas, we will have QRWA members flagging and providing assistance to the tourist class if needed. The unofficial
rule of helping when asked is a sign of respect for the racers and the water.
Stop by and experience the best! Once the race is completed, the results will be tallied and the top three finishers in each class will receive awards, a
medal for first place and ribbons for second and third place. There will be two additional awards for the overall canoe
All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Bermudez Family says hi to all family, friends and readers!
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Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: "I am with you kid. Let's go."
Mayor's Corner - Meriden ~Maya Angelou
Mark you calendars for a number of positive and fun family events and activities com-
ing up in Meriden. The Mayor's Annual Spring Cleanup is Saturday, May 15 from 10 Living involves tearing up one rough draft after another. ~Author Unknown
AM to noon. Free T shirts for all participants and a lunch cookout immediately fol- Life: It is about the gift not the package it comes in. ~Dennis P. Costea, Jr.
lowing. Join us and pitch in to keep our city clean!
There is no wealth but life. ~John Ruskin
The 15th Annual Meriden/Wallingford Relay for Life for the American Cancer
Society will be held on May 21, 22, and 23 at Platt High School. Attendees walk the
track and partake in numerous activities and moving ceremonies. Help in the fight
against cancer and spend some time with the Relay for Life in honor or memory of a
CELEBRATIONS
family member or friend.
The annual spring flower barrel program is in full swing. Main Street will soon be
adorned with colorful flower barrels in front of businesses along the sidewalks. Contact Eddie Siebert at city hall
(203-639-6595) to order your barrel.
Italian Night will take place at Hubbard Park on Wednesday June 2 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy and dance to the
live music of the East Chicago Quartet and Kevin Scarpati & the Goodfellas Band. Meriden Unison's Club will be
cooking peppers and sausages and fresh pizza will be offered from LaRosa's Papa Joe's Pizza Wagon. A portion of the
proceeds will benefit the Meriden Boy's and Girls Club. Sponsorships are available to support the event. Contact
Eddie Siebert or the Unison Club for more information.
The Circus is coming to town on June 30, July 1 at the downtown hub. The Coleman Bros. Circus has thrilled thou-
sands of children and families in 26 states with trapeze acts, human cannonball, motorcycle cage, live animal shows
and much more. Plan to bring the family for exciting entertainment in downtown Meriden!
Once again, Westfield Meriden will put on a fireworks show and party. The date is Friday, July 2 at the upper park-
ing deck at Westfield Square. The fireworks will be bigger and better than last year and the party will feature live
bands, food, and children's activities. We applaud Westfield for providing a helping hand in bringing back the fire-
works show once again!
Finally, Meriden is blessed with some of the finest hiking trails in New England. Dwight Needles, a member of the
Meriden Land Trust, has produced four magnificent trail maps of the hiking trails in Hubbard Park, Hanover Pond, Happy 2nd Birthday Kallee! Love Auntie Elise & Tyler
Higby/Beseck, and Giuffrida Park. These are available free of charge from the Meriden Land Trust at
http://www.meridenlandtrust.org or by calling city hall. The four-color maps show the marked trails, the elevations,
and a description of the trails and their difficulty. Take a hike!
So get outdoors and enjoy what Meriden has to offer!
Mike Rohde - Mayor of Meriden
CELEBRATIONS
Mayor's Corner - Wallingford
Dear Friends:
Hopefully, the nice weather of May will bring recovery from our economy woes.
However, I'm reminded of an old cliché which states: Be careful not to cook your own
goose! The expression, according to some, relates to the fable about the goose that laid
the golden eggs. The farmer killed the goose to get the gold inside and was left with
only a goose to cook.
When analyzing the U.S. economy recession we should remember that laws enacted
after the 1929 stock market crash resulted in a fairly stable financial structure until
1999. Those laws allowed the financial and investment geese to lay gold eggs.
That changed in 1999 when laws such as Glass-Steagall were repealed. Within 10
years, we were giving gold back to the financial geese to keep them alive. Until we
strengthen our financial institutions by separating banking, investment and insurance
functions, we will continue to cook our geese with no long term gold for the people who need it. Whether economic
or atmospheric weather, as sailors would say, in another cliché: always keep a weather eye.
Sincerely, William W. Dickinson, Jr. - Mayor
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No Matter What The Occasion... Sanctuary, 1881 Cheshire St in Cheshire on Sunday May 16 th 11:00 am
to 3:00 pm. Pick up your Discovery Trail Booklet in the nature center.
Your quest is to answer the questions in your booklet. They can be found
inside the nature center and along the trails.
May Bird Walks
May 15th Sat 9:00 at Riverbound Farm
May 16th Sun 11:00 at Riverbound Farm..along with Discovery Trail.
Please call Loretta at 203-634-1911 for more information. The events are
free, however, donations are accepted.
Photo by Ellie Tessmer “Streamside”
Wallingford Flower & Gift Shoppe Turf Club, Plantsville, CT. ESPN will receive the Corporate Sponsorship
Award. Proceeds to benefit the programs of the Franciscan Life Center and
Wallingford’s Florist Since 1950 Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. For more information call:
Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark Twain with this event, please call
Every man dies. Not every man really lives. - William Wallace 203.235.3166!
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People’s Press Crossword by Ruth Gordon City of Meriden 2010 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Look for the answers in this issue. Monday, May 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM At East Main Street
The United Veterans Council of Meriden, CTand the 2010 Memorial Day Parade Committee invite ALL to come to the
ACROSS international organization with its 2010 parade - the theme this year is "The Forgotten War?" a tribute to the Korean War and its' Veterans.
headquarters in New York, NY. The parade will form up at Washington Park on Liberty Street and the adjoining area side streets between 9:00 and
2. for shame! (interjection) 66. Physician. (abbr.) 9:59 a.m. Parade route is West on Liberty St. turning left onto Cottage St., continuing to East Main St.turning right and
5. A hasty escape; flight (slang) continuing westward down to the Meriden City Hall area. A Memorial Day Service (45 minutes) of ceremony, patriotic
7. A solemn, formal declaration or DOWN music, speeches and prayer will commence at 11:00 or immediately following the parade.
promise to fulfill a pledge Come out to pay honor to our deceased Veterans. Originally Memorial Day was designated for the purpose of strew-
10. The sum total of two or more 1. Agreements or treaties between ing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late
quantities. two or more nations. rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance
13. White _____ is the official State 2. Quality or character of sound. no form or ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and tes-
tree (see 16 across) (plural) timonials of respect as circumstances may permit.
15. Male person (pronoun) 3. Self-luminous heavenly bodies;
16. Location of The People's Press stars.
(also the theme of this crossword 4. Socks or stockings that cover the MERIDEN FREE BULKY WASTE DISPOSAL SATURDAY
puzzle) lower legs to just below the knees. The City of Meriden's Transfer Station located on Evansville Avenue will be open to Meriden residents, with a valid
19. Legume 5. A wreath of flowers. (Hawaiian) I.D., on Saturday, May 15, 2010, between 7:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon for the FREE disposal of household bulky waste,
20. Plural form of this 6. Grieved; lamented. leaves and brush. Accepted items include; furniture, carpeting, bedding, appliances, metals, toys, leaves in biodegrad-
21. A scrap of morsel of food left at a 7. All right. able paper bags or emptied from other containers and brush not exceeding 6 inches in diameter. The City does not
meal. 8. Not here, but _____. accept auto parts, recyclable materials, construction materials, scrap wood or hazardous waste (i.e., oil, gasoline, paint,
22. One of the greatest hockey play- 9. The floor of a fireplace, usually of solvents, and pool/lawn chemicals).
ers of all times. stone, brick, etc. The City accepts the following electronic waste: Monitors, CPUs, Batteries (non lead acid), IPods, PDA's, Cell
23. Female relative. (Informal) 11. This Casino is a popular tourist Phones, Fax Machines, CRTs, Terminals, Stereos and Radios, Toner Cartridges, Printers, Keyboards, Copiers,
24. A State Park in 16 across. attraction in 16 across Telephone PBX, Cables, VCRs, Modems, Mainframes, Typewriters, Laptops, and Inkjet Cartridges.
27. To cut or tear with the teeth. 12. He was U.S. Attorney General Please note the City does not accept televisions. Televisions may be disposed of at Green Monster e-cycling, 150
28. _______ Richards, guitarist, from 1945 to 1949. (initials) Brook Street, West Hartford, CT for a nominal fee. For hours of operation please visit their website, www.gmecy-
songwriter, and founding member of 14. Reaches, achieves, or accom- cling.com.
The Rolling Stones. plishes; gains; obtains. The City reserves the right to inspect and reject all materials delivered to the site. Non-commercial vehicles only.
29. People who handle or control, 17. A device or person who keeps There will be NO curbside pickup associated with this program. It is anticipated this FREE bulky waste disposal
especially in a business or other track of minutes, hours, etc. opportunity will be busy and waiting times may be longer than normal due to ongoing improvements at the Transfer
enterprise. 18. Prepare food by the use of heat. Station. Every effort will be made to minimize wait times.
32. The molecule that carries genetic 19. Sumptuously furnished or
information in all living systems. appointed; luxurious. WALLINGFORD JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB ANNOUNCES
34. TV series (1996-2001) _____ 25. Dined.
Bridges, starring Don Johnson 26. Arnold _____ was the actor who 3rd ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT - TRUCKS WANTED
35. Popular cable TV network did the voice of Top Cat in the 1961 The Wallingford Junior Woman's Club will sponsor its 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
__&__. cartoon TV series. the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre, and trucks are needed. This is a hands-on activity for children and parents to
37. To move in a stealthy or furtive 27. Housed; situated; (term often experience their favorite big trucks up close by climbing into the driver's seat, honking the horn, and pretending to
manner. used in Military) steer.
40. Powdery residue that remains 30. No. (Informal) WJWC invites local truck owners to provide trucks for display and touching. Truck owners must provide a current cer-
after burning. 31. Large piece of cloth (usually tificate of insurance, a truck attendant at all times, and a truck that may be touched and/or sat in. Truck owners may
41. A platform extending from a canvas) used to catch the wind at sea. distribute family-friendly promotional materials with WJWC approval.
shore over water. 33. City that is the capital of 16 For more information, please call Ann Whitman, WJWC Touch-a-Truck Committee Co-Chairwoman, at 203-284-2376.
42. This actor portrays writer, across. The Wallingford Junior Woman's Club (WJWC) is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization, and a member of the
Clifford Irving, in the new movie, 35. Elongated, snakelike fish. Connecticut Junior Women, Inc. www.cjw.org.
The Hoax. 38. (See 35 down). WJWC was incorporated in 1954 and is a non-profit organization that promotes educational, philanthropic, commu-
43. The chemical symbol for 39. A wingless, bloodsucking para- nity service work and provides its members with opportunities for personal enrichment, leadership and social interac-
Plutonium. sitic insect found on sheep; a sheep tion. WJWC projects include the Townwide Spelling Bee and Children's Area at Celebrate Wallingford, and partner-
44. She is the re-elected leader of 16 tick. ships with the League of Women Voters of Wallingford & Cheshire, Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, Wallingford
across. 40. Suited to a purpose. Emergency Shelter, and American Red Cross. In addition, WJWC has participated in and donated to several state pro-
46. A type of limited company under 41. Annuity; retirement account; jects overseen by CJW, including the current state project, Covenant to Care for Children, Inc., which provides direct
the law of many Commonwealth subsidy. assistance to Connecticut children who are neglected, abused or at-risk.
countries and US States (abbr.) 44. Participated in a marathon. For more information about WJWC, call Jaime Bowen, Membership Chairwoman, at (203) 294-0017.
45. Employed again.
47. TV network created by Jane 48. (see 44 across) Thank You Mr. Narducciof Connecticut Outdoors
Fonda's ex-husband. (abbr.) 49. Military rank. (abbr.)
Troop 10 - Meriden Connecticut
48. A winter month. (abbr.) 50. Mel ____ was the first National
Sleeping Giant District - Connecticut Yankee Council - Boy Scouts of America
49. The astrological sign that comes League baseball player to surpass
Dear Mr. Narducci:
before Virgo. 500 homeruns.
As Scoutmaster of Troop 10 in Meriden I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your generous donation
51. Official State Nickname of 16 51. A breath mint (brand name).
of fishing tackle. Your donation will be used to introduce and develop yet another outdoor activity to the scouts of
across. 52. A common explosive. (abbr.)
Troop10.
56. Finished 53. To the inside; toward.
Troop 10 has a fifty two year history of being a high adventure Troop that brings a quality outdoor program to young
59. A public lodging house serving 54. "__ ___, what __ ___, I'm
boys in inner Meriden, who seek wilderness adventure in the mountains and on the rivers of the Northeast. The life
food and drink to travelers; a hotel. Popeye the sailor man."
skills that these young boys learn as scouts are brought back to our community in the form of service projects that
60. To gaze fixedly and intently. 55. A nursery for baby birds.
enable others to achieve their goals, as well as future leaders of business.
61. The indigenous people of New 56. Ambulance personnel are part of
We, as Scout leaders, supply the leadership; guidance and the skills to guide these boys through their scouting
Zealand. this group. (abbr.)
adventure. Through your generosity we can deliver a program that these boys will remember all their adult years.
62. B_____ of wine, fruit of the 57. To "G_ _ _" is to wear away or
Again, I would like to express thanks to you on behalf of the Scouts and Leaders of Troop 10.
vine…. remove by persistent biting or nib-
Thank You
63. Doctors (abbr.) bling.
Yours in Scouting, Keith Charette- Scoutmaster Paul Charest - Committee Chair
64. To hit; slap; smack. 58. Term for being deceased before
65. Ban Ki-Moon of South Korea is reaching the hospital. (abbr.)
the new secretary-general of this RESIDENTIAL Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event
NO COMMERCIAL MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED
Saturday, May 22 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hamden Middle School 2623 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06518
This event is open to residents of Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, North Haven and Wallingford. No commercial waste
is accepted. Please read the flyer for more details, including accepted items and directions.
Should Wallingford residents have further questions, please contact the Resource Recovery Project Coordinator at
203-294-2061 (Tuesday through Thursday). Residents of other towns should contact their Town Hall for more infor-
mation.
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A TRIBUTE TO MARION MABEL HILL ROGER Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts.
Life itself still remains a very effective therapist. - Karen Horney
MY MOTHER
By Priscilla Reynolds
Mom always stood tall. She could easily balance a book on her head even into her elderly years. She died in 1985-
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-after 87 years on Earth. Picture an erect willowy long-legged woman always taking the time to change from house
dresses to fresh skirts and blouses or best dresses before supper, always wearing high-heels. You would think her affect
represented an attitude of pride but she was wise and very humble. Through the years her posture was a symbol of her
strength.
It was Mother's Day in 1940. "Mom, this is for you!" I said. I handed her a small glass vase filled with a few of
her favorite flowers, lily of the valley. She was grateful and I was proud. Without any grown up pressure I had walked
1/4 of a mile down Main Street in Oakville and purchased a small vase for a quarter. I was so happy to be the "giver"
at nine years of age. I knew the idea of giving came from her example and from the stories she read to me and to my
three older siblings at bedtime.
Dad bought books and how I loved the fairy tales and short stories as well as the poetry Mom read to us. Dad also
purchased The Harvard Classics and Mom quarreled with him about "the money" spent in a tight household but the
installment payments were well worth it as the years went by. These books were kept in a glass covered book case--not
disturbed by crayons or dirty fingers.
Mom was an English major and graduated from Normal School as a teacher. (New Haven Normal School is now
Quinnipiac University) She actually taught many grades at once in a one room school house in Goshen, CT for a short
time before her marriage to David, my Dad. She felt her talents lay more in organizing and doing secretarial work but
at home she always taught us, her four children, Virginia Ruth, Everett David (Lefty), Nancy Joyce, and me. Thank
God, it didn't stop here. Twenty grandchildren were blessed by her habit of teaching and reading.
I was six years old when Mom fell down the cellar stairs. Her facial wounds healed but her teeth were jagged and
ugly. My parents could not afford the denture repair. In today's world (2010) the cosmetic surgery would be essential. I
never heard her complain or become moody or tearful. Instead, she kept up with her housework, her work as treasurer Here is a photo of the Earth Day Event Cadette Girl Scout Troop 60728
in the Oakville Congregational Church, her substitute teaching, her writing in "The Waterbury Republican" about hosted. The four girls shown in the Bridge ribbon cutting ceremony with
Oakville events, her baking and sewing and her reading. She also was diagnosed with breast cancer but kept it hidden Mary Heffernon earned their Silver Award. (Ashley Haskell, Karrigan
from us, or at least from me. I must have been twelve when she went to the hospital to repair her side. Dad told me Nicholson, Jennifer Ryan and Courtney Parent built the footbridge. In addi-
four years later that she had a mastectomy. The good news was she no longer had cancer. tion, over 15 Girl Scout Troops helped them build birdhouses, plant a
Years later after all four of us married and left 18 Ball Farm Road another miracle happened. She surprised us with Sunflower Maze and plant a perennial garden. Most of the troops attend-
her smile of joy==Gone was the witch; instead her face was lovely with new dentures. Even now, I ache over so many ed the Earth Day Event which included several activities and lunch.
years of her grotesque mouth.
There is so much to write about my Mother. Each
of my six children has his or her own story to tell.
Mom and Dad welcomed two at a time to stay
overnight. She catered to the needs and desires of each
child and they will never forget. Cathy remembers the
paper dolls she cut out of McCall's magazine every
month of the year, the solitude in the imaginary doll
house made from a circle of quince and lilac bushes and
flox in the back yard (the same area I used as a child).
Filipek’s Kielbasa
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 insur-
You Can Taste The Difference! ance benefits). 4. A list of all current prescriptions. Registration required. Call 203-265 7753 now to schedule an
appointment.
Stop by today! FOOD STAMP PROGRAM (SNAP)
The State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly the Food Stamp Program) has changed its eligibility criteria
effective July 1, 2009. Income limits have been increased and there is no asset limit when applying for this program.
oSingle Income: $1,669.00 month oCouple Income: $2,246.00 month
For more information or to schedule an appointment to apply for this program, please call Eileen Flynn, Social Worker
at 203-265 7753.
May Is National Older Americans Month
The theme of National Older Americans Month 2010 is "Age Strong; Live Long." Your Senior Center offers a variety
of programs and services to help you fulfill this goal!
Come celebrate all the wonderful aspects of being an "older adult" by participating in the educational, social and
recreational activities scheduled this month just for you!
Guest Speaker Series with Maryann Meade, MS RD
Falls Risk Screening
Wednesday, May 12, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
More than one third of Americans aged 65 and older fall every year. Falls prevention is an essential component of
"Age Strong; Live Long". Gaylord Hospital will conduct a free Falls Risk Screening at the Senior Center on May 12.
The screening involves four simple tests to determine your risk of falling. Appointments, which run 15 to 20 minutes,
are limited, so sign up today!
S A V E .50 P E R l b . o n o u r
Coping With Allergies
Wednesday, May 19, 10:30 AM
MidState Medical Center will present a program on allergies and how to cope with the symptoms.
famous Kielbasa
Whether you are bothered by seasonal or year-round allergies, this program presented by Jill Caiola, APRN, will
offer some helpful information. Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Memorial Day Observance
S A V E $1.00 P E R l b .
Friday, May 28, 11:00 AM
Our program of remembrance will feature relevant readings and music in memory of those who gave the ultimate sac-
rifice. Please join us.
Computer Lab Open Door Sessions
FOR 10 lbs. OR MORE! The Computer Learning Center is open on Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Please feel free to come in to check your
email, practice class work, browse the internet, or check your Facebook!
A volunteer will be available for assistance, but knowledge of computers is required.
Frugal Living: Getting More for Less in Connecticut T- Ball Training at the Meriden YMCA
By Gina Juliano The Meriden YMCA is offering T-Ball Training to children ages 3-5 at the
My family calls me the Queen of Free, and they aren't far off with the moniker. My blog, Gina's Kokopelli is dedicated Meriden YMCA May 1st to June 5th where children will have fun learning
to all things coupon, free, and cheap. I help people stretch their hard earned dollars farther by providing information the fundamentals by participating in weekly drills. Please bring a glove for
and resources to do so. For example, did you know you can get free plants and seeds for your garden, free books for your child. Fees are $40 per for full members and $60.00 for program mem-
your Kindle or Sony reader, and free butter and eggs at Stop & Shop? (The links for the free stuff are below!) What's bers. Call 203-235-6386 to register your child today.
more, you can always get free merchandise at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. Getting free stuff is just a matter of
using coupons, store sales, and common sense. About the Meriden YMCA
I was going over my budget for April, and realized I have saved over $2300 since January 1st for my family just by Since1866 the Meriden YMCA has helped its members build strong kids,
using coupons. It's hard to believe those little pieces of paper can rack up so much in savings. In my life before strong families, and a strong community. The Meriden YMCA is located at
coupons, I would consider getting something on sale to be a pretty good deal. Now, I'm extremely shrewd about what I 110 West Main Street in Meriden. Visit us on the web at
buy. Just because it's on sale doesn't mean I buy it. I usually insist there is a coupon to go along with the sale; and www.meridenymca.org
even then, I have to think it's a good bargain or a rock bottom price. When something is a rock bottom price, you bet-
ter believe I stockpile that item. My sister-in-law always teases me about my "Nuclear Holocaust" stockpile in the
basement, but rarely do I ever have to pay full price for anything because I've got one or two (or seven!) more I bought CELEBRATIONS
dirt cheap. There are a few pitfalls to having a stockpile, however.
Don't over buy just because you can. I went a little crazy when I first started stockpiling. (What I have now is
NOTHING, comparatively speaking.) Even though I would have 15 cans of green beans on the shelves, I would buy
more because they were at a rock bottom price again. I've gotten much better about waiting until I'm down to my last 2
or 3 cans before I stock up again. For the most part, you can rely on sales going in 12 week cycles, so you won't miss
out.
Another pitfall is buying too many of one thing and having your family get sick of it. The item might be a great bar-
gain, but if it goes bad because your family has had enough, it's just a waste of money. Now, I may buy something my
family doesn't like, but it goes right into the bag for donation.
Watch expiration dates! Make sure you check your stockpile ever month or so and use up or donate what may be
expiring. You haven't saved yourself any money if you throw away food items that have expired. Even if you donate
those items, you're still saving money because you can ask for a receipt for your taxes.
I'm pretty lucky because I have room in my basement for a fairly substantial stockpile. Many of you, however, may
not have a lot of extra room. I still advocate a small stockpile if you can spare some space. I've seen people use under
bed storage containers and wire wracks on the backs of doors. Even if you only have one or two extra of things you
use on a regular basis, you'll find you save money because you don't have to run out and pay full price for something
you need. And NEVER forget the coupons!
Some free stuff:
Get free plants and seeds for your garden - www.greenthumbtrader.com
Free book (including Sony and Kindle) and game downloads - http://booksontheknob.blogspot.com
Free butter and eggs at Stop and Shop - https://www.stopandshop.com/account/registration/login?execution=e1s1 Happy Mothers Day to our Granny Cynthia! We love you!!!
Free Couponing Classes - Contact Gina at ginaskokopelli@yahoo.com Love, Ethan, Trent & Corrina
Find this and LOTS more on Gina's Kokopelli http://ginaskokopelli.blogspot.com
Free Couponing Classes
Carrie Purcell
Meriden Public Library June 29th 6:30 PM 203-238-2344
Wallingford Public Library June 30th 10 AM - 203-265-6754
or contact Gina at ginaskokopelli@yahoo.com to set up a date for your organization
Energy Medicine Practitioner
NATURE AS A MIRROR
May 2010
Dorothy Gonick
I Can Help Your Best
May Flowers
The Earth blossoms wildly during the month of May.
Warm breezes invite us to shed our heavy coats.
Friends...Your Pets!
Children embrace the freedom of outdoor play
Gardeners are busy with spade, hoe and seeds.
Violets, crocus and forsythia have greeted us;
Baskets of fuchsia celebrate Mother's Day.
Flowers brighten our world and our hearts with cheer.
Birdsong accents the warm spring day.
We understand that it is important to exercise our brains to keep them alert. Perhaps you like crossword puzzles; word
searches, or a companiable card game. Using the theme of flowers, I offer you a Scrambled Flower word game.
Give your brain a challenge. Have fun! Unscramble each group of letters to reveal its hidden flower.
The unscrambled words are found elsewhere in this issue of The Peoples Press Newspaper.
Scrambled Flower Game
1. Laazea 2. Chytanith 3. Tenapiu 4. Hxpol 5. Ratanonic 6. Sehtryammuchn 7. Cilla 8. Orse
9. Yepno 10. Siri 11. Tares 12. Sydai 13. Lidedanon 14. Meinluboc 15. Dralgimo 16. Fiddolaf
17. Anizin 18. Aderigan 19. Sladugiso 20. Syapn
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wants everyone to be safe - we are selling Bell brand bicycle helmets for $7.50 each. Both adult and child sizes are
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Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Please call the Clinic office at 203-630-4234 before you stop by to check
on availability. Be safe - always wear a helmet when riding a bike, no matter where you are or how short the ride!
Recognizing Heart Attack and Stroke Presentation
If a co-worker, friend, or family member had a breathing or cardiac emergency, would you know what to do? This pre-
sentation will review the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, when to call 9-1-1, and how to provide emer-
gency care. Participants will also have an opportunity to try CPR on a manikin. This event will be held on May 17 from
6:00-7:00pm at the Meriden Public Library, located at 105 Miller Street. Healthy snacks will be served. This event is
free and open to the public. To register, please call Lea Crown, Community Health Educator, at 203-630-4238.
"Know Your Numbers" Health Screenings
Do you "know your numbers"? The Meriden Health Department is now offering a comprehensive health screening for
Meriden adults. The screening is only $10.00 per person (cash only, please) and includes:
" Blood glucose (sugar) testing
" Total cholesterol
" Blood pressure
" Height, weight, body mass index (BMI)
" Vision and hearing
We'll give you a tracking card with all your results and educational materials as well. To make your appointment with
one of our nurses, please call the Clinic office at 203-630-4234 today!
Save the Date - National Trails Day is June 5!
Come celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 5 from 10:00-11:30am at Dossin Beach Park, directly across the
Ryan and James cooking up something special for Mom and Dad! street from the Quinnipiac River Linear Walking Trail (Red Bridge) in Meriden. Meriden's National Trail Partners will
showcase educational exhibits and be on hand to answer your questions on Meriden's natural resources, environmental
issues, and trail expansion.
CELEBRATIONS Meriden's National Trail Partners include the Meriden Conservation Commission, Meriden Land Trust, Quinnipiac
River Watershed Association, and the Meriden Linear Trails Committee.
The Meriden Health Department will be giving out 75 free pedometers and walking logs to attendees (first come,
first serve). The Quinnipiac River Watershed Association will offer canoe and kayak rides down the river. Light refresh-
ments will be served. If it rains the event will be cancelled. Bring the family and enjoy a great day outside! For more
information call 203-630-4238.
Coffee and Conversation: "Kenya - A Safari"
Join us for Coffee and Conversation on Monday, May 24 from 1:00-2:00pm in the first floor conference room at the
Meriden Senior Center. This month's program will take you on a trip to Kenya. Rich and Joan Hamel will share pic-
tures, music, and stories of their recent adventure trip to Kenya. This event is free and open to the public. Coffee and
Conversation programs are jointly sponsored by the Center for Successful Aging and MidState's LaPlanche Clinic, and
are held once a month at the Senior Center. Call 203-630-4222 to RSVP or for more information.
Mr. Ayrton recovering after helping his student complete a float for the
Daff. Festival
CELEBRATIONS
Dr. Jared M. Skowron - CT's expert in
children's natural healthcare, author of
Fundamentals of Naturopathic Pediatrics,
recently seen on Animal Planet, Dogs 101
Dr. Nicole R. Kerr - expert in natural treat-
ments for women's health conditions, IBS,
migraines, and expert in acupuncture.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross, and others
101 N. Plains Industrial
During April Vacation, the Meriden YMCA held Vacation Fun Club at our
Mountain Mist Outdoor Center and at our Downtown facility. The chil- Rd. #1B, Wallingford, CT
dren had a blast hiking, playing sports and games, singing, playing with
the parachute, and swimming. It was a taste of some of the fun things to
Call for an appointment!
look forward to at our Mountain Mist Summer Day Camp. For more
information about our summer camp, call 203-235-6386 or visit our web
203-500-5532
site at www.meridenymca.org Sign up today. www.NaturopathicAnswer.com
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WALLINGFORD’S FIREWORKS 2010
Please see the next page on how you or your company can help even more!
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Rousseau’s
metaphors and linguistic word play, and captured the attention of every citizen of the United States. On that fateful day
those forty-six years ago, he presented his opinion to and convinced the world that some wrong-doing was in occur-
rence, and that it needed to change. Now racial segregation is more or less just a chapter in our textbooks; very real but
203-235-2561
means is it fair to ostracize someone for being different. If this was the case, society would not even exist at this point,
because we are all individuals with differences, and while some of these differences do shape who we are, they do not
truly define it. Our romantic preferences should not decide whether we are treated with utmost respect or have slurs
thrown at us left and right. They should not be used to define if a couple can get legally married or not. Preferences to
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men or women are by no means a reason to physically assault, stereotype, or mentally torture a human being.
An obvious example of a gay hate crime, Matthew Shepard was killed in the early nineties due to the fact he was a
gay male, easily naive to two persuasive men of whom used his sexual preference against him. He is an example of
* RESIDENTIAL * INDUSTRIAL how far this has all come, and how dangerous this nation has made it out to be to be an openly gay being within an
American community. The battle for equality and elimination of homosexual discrimination is now a raging war, filled
with violence and bloodshed. It is beyond understanding how we allowed it to get this far. Thus an offer for a solution
ELECTRICAL SERVICES is made; a solution I would preach out on the steps of that famous memorial, telling everyone in my presence one fate-
ful word: tolerance. Regardless to our personal thoughts on gays and their lifestyles, we can lend a hand by simply not
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affection for one another. Days special for homosexuals should be no longer necessary; every day should be a day
where they can have pride in who they are without fear of being mauled or have emotionally damaging terms spewed
“No Job too Big or Too Small” at them. No, though, I am not speaking about gay rights really; I would be speaking of human rights.
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Saturday, 29th---"Memorial Day Concert" featuring the Central Connecticut Civic Youth Orchestra at the ACCC
12noon.
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Did you know that the Wallingford Foundation, the charitable arm of
the Wallingford Rotary Club, has, over the years, donated the
Children's Reference Room at the Library, a Teen house at the YMCA,
vans to the Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club and awarded grants to
Master's Manna, the Thanksgiving Community Day Dinner, the
Homeless Shelter, Fuel Assistance Program…just to name a few.
Help support this worthwhile Foundation and meet your fellow
business associates/professionals by joining us for golf and/or taking
out a sponsorship.
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CHORALE CONNECTICUT: A TRUE MUSICAL TREASURE Masters Manna Events News and Needs May 2010
* Saturday, May 15 the Connecticut Yankee Chorus will be sponsoring
By Phyllis S. Donovan
"Harmony For Hope" - a musical extravaganza to benefit Master's
"Come with me to Chorale Connecticut's spring concert," a former co-
Manna.Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen. It will be held at the Wallingford
worker and voice student of Chorale director Dorothy Barnhart recently
Senior Center. Performances will include Mayor Bill Band and Dancers, The
suggested. "Of course," I readily agreed. Since we've long been
Sea Cadets and Exciting Quartets will perform .Admission at the door will be
impressed by former concerts offered by the Chorale, my husband and I
Food/Monetary donations.
were both eager to see what new surprises Dorothy and her 50-strong
*Also Masters Marches join many other teams from all over the area to Walk
group had in store for us.
Against Hunger this past Sunday on May 2nd .Which was held at east Rock
We weren't disappointed! (We never are.)
Park in New Haven .The Rotary Club Sponsored Master Manna's Team
This spring's concert, entitled "Earth Notes" and dedicated to its May
Masters Marches . In Connecticut, 390,000 people do not have enough food
Day performance, was a treasure of musical surprises. With such joyous
to eat. The Walks against Hunger are held each spring to raise money and
celebrations of their craft as their opener, "We are the Music Makers," to
awareness about the problem of hunger. In 2009, individuals, teams, donors
the splendid closer, "How Can I Keep from Singing?" the wonderful har-
and corporate sponsors raised over $180,000 between the Walks in New
monies of the Chorale soared in confirmation of their artistry. The versa-
Haven and Waterbury. Whether you walk on your own or with a team, every
tile Timothy Moran added yet another dimension to the musical fabric
dollar that was raised that day helped provide food and hope to someone in
with his playful flute in "Piping Down the Valleys Wild" and rich clar-
need.
inet in the lovely Shaker tune "Simple Gifts" and later sing-along, Chorale Connecticut and their Artistic Finally Masters Manna is in need of a Walk in freezer and refrigerator so
"Down By the Riverside." Director, Dorothy Barnhart if you can spare one please contact Masters Manna Food Pantry and Soup
Ms. Barnhart delights in engaging and including her audience.
Kitchen.at 203-678-2042 ask or leave a message for Ken.The Pantry is open
Carrying out the earthy theme of the concert, an American Indian sequence complete with the surrounding sounds of
Monday Through Friday 9 AM-4 PM and Saturday 9 AM-12 Noon .The Food
rushing water, calling loons, hooting owls and an amazingly realistic (female) baying wolf transported the audience
Pantry is Open for Shopping 3 days a week Tuesdays ,9 AM- 12 noon
into a veritable wilderness, while later the persistent drumming of a woodpecker and even the annoying buzz of mos-
,Thursdays, and on Fridays 4 PM-8PM .On Other days we are Open for dona-
quitoes ended with a satisfyingly abrupt mid-buzz silence.
tions of Food and Clothing Books. Volunteers are always needed!
Playing to an audience that packed the sanctuary of Meriden's First Methodist Church, the event also showcased the
Concert Choir of DePaolo Middle School, 25 lively young people who performed both with the Chorale and also in a
delightful segment of their own, under the direction of Patricia Altieri. A mellow "As Time Goes By" was followed by
a rousing "Rock This Town" with show choir moves worthy of "Glee," then the talented youngsters exhibited their own
"Electricity" in a "Billy Elliot" number.
We love that Dorothy Barnhart encourages and nurtures the musical talent of the next generation of performers.
Seven young people from surrounding high schools regularly expand the ranks of her Connecticut Chorale as "interns,"
honing their own talent as they gain performance experience. At one point in the concert, each of these young Chorale
members was introduced and praised individually by their proud director.
As for the DePaolo Middle School Concert Choir, these youngsters, whose dedicated parents had transported them
to the concert site and encouraged them with their interest and support, are so lucky to have had the chance to show off
their talent in a professional setting.
At a reception in the church hall following the concert, a long table of home made sandwiches and goodies plus
punch were set up and waiting for concert-goers who wanted to mingle with the performers. We imagine this was the It’s a time of celebration
doing of Chorale members' spouses working behind the scenes while the program was in progress.
All of this doesn't just happen. We always think of all the preparation, hard work and dedication that goes into an for that special graduate
event such as this. Yes, it has to be soul-satisfying to perform with such an obviously well rehearsed and professional
chorale such as this. And to create such a joyful noise unto the Lord is, to us less musically talented folks, nothing in your life. Make sure
short of amazing. We are so thankful that the arts in our community are still alive and well. Dorothy Barnhart and her
Chorale Connecticut are constantly doing their utmost to carry on this tradition. Our job is to support them any way we to come to Marianna’s
can. And the side benefit is the best part of all - pure unadulterated pleasure from an outstanding musical experience!
Mark your calendars! Chorale Connecticut's next performance, its Winter Concert, will take place on December 4 for a personalized cake
and 5. A long time to wait but don't miss it.
For more information about the Chorale and a sample of its wonderful harmonies, check out their website: that will put the icing
www.choralect.org.
on the celebration. Our
REFLECTIONS OF THE SIXTIES AND EARLY SEVENTIES Cakes have always had
By Cathy Short
I was born in 1958, so I was a child of the sixties. Toward the end of the sixties I was reaching adolescence. I grew High Honors!
up in a time of great turmoil in America. The Vietnam War started in 1965 under President Lyndon Johnson's adminis-
tration. In 1968 the American people started anti-war protests. It was a vicious war and we lost many Americans. We
got out in 1973 and in 1975 South Vietnam surrendered and North and South Vietnam became one country. I was 17
years old at the time. There were peace rallies and love rallies.
In 1970 there was a huge outdoor concert in Woodstock, New York. It was the biggest outdoor concert in
American history. It was called "Woodstock" and mainly Rock n' roll bands played.. It was very peaceful, but there
was a lot of illegal drug use, mainly marijuana, LSD and Heroin.
Haight Ashbury in California was a town that was one of the chief centers in America for psychadelic drug use,
mainly LSD. Getting high on it was called "tripping." You would hallucinate and sometimes have wonderful spiritual
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-6; Saturday 7-4; Sun. 7-2
experiences. The down side was that many people would have what they called "bad trips", They would think that 238-0159 • 212 West Main Street, Meriden
they could fly and would try to fly off building tops, several falling to their deaths. Also. many would get extremely
paranoid and frightened and many died of overdoses. A lot of the youth were trying to escape reality. It was extreme-
ly sad.
Organized religion was not sought as much by the youth. They were more
interested in rebelling against society, materialism and war. They would wear
love beads and peace signs and bright neon colors. The women wore mini
skirts, peasant tops and go-go boots. They were labeled as "Hippies", mainly
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mon among the guys. I went to many musical concerts with my friends. My
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I also loved to read. My favorite books were "The Hobbit" and "Lord of
the Rings". I also liked anything by Goethe, Charles Dickens, Ursula LeGuin,
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George McDonald, CS Lewis and Virginia Wolfe. My favorite poets were
Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, William Wordsworth, Edgar Allen Poe and
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I worked as a nursing assistant part time throughout High School. I started TIME!
when I was 16 years old and saved and bought my own car. I graduated from
Sheehan High School in 1976. I wanted to be a nurse but instead became a You will receive 6 free hours of in home non-medical
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I had a large social circle of friends and also came from a large family. I service with mentioning this ad and signing a contract
have five brothers. The ocean was my favorite place to be, and still is. I did a
lot of creative writing and wrote a lot of poetry. I painted, did pottery and of 12 hours or more per week.
even made a hammock. Creativity was my calling along with music.
I was very upset about the Vietnam War and any war. I thought of myself Offer is valid for the month of May only.
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"Maggie's Corner"
LocalMotion - Local Business! Live in Interview with the Famous Vocal Performer on The Saturday Night Live Band,
The Beehive Queen of blue-eyed Rock n' Soul, Christine Ohlman
To advertise with Wallingford and Meridens Community NewsMagazine, The
By: Maggie Griffin
People's Press - Call Andy Reynolds at 203.235.9333!
For years we know Christine Ohlman, lead vocals on the band for Saturday Night Live. And for
years her fans grew by the thousands, growing to love her in voice, talent and performance. And
CELEBRATIONS with Christine being a native of Bronx, New York, she was born to Rock n' Roll with a lot of
Soul.
Coming from a musically talented family, she began to tune up the volume since she was a
toddler. Amazement by her riff, Christine states "My parents were my inspiration through their
encouragement to my siblings and myself in the music industry. Coming from a musically talented family and back-
ground, in the early 70's, my brother and I had a band and made our first recording".
At the age of 17, "Wake Me, Shake me" was Christine's first release, breaking the
top 100 in singles. Amongst being the lead vocals in the band on Saturday Night Live,
Christine recorded 6 albums, which includes the new release of her newest CD "The
Deep End". Christine feels strongly when she stated; "I love my fans. Their support
means everything to me. What I do in the Music Industry is for them." Music to my
ears when Christine told me how much she loves her fans and what her fans mean to
her, as I have been a fan of Christine Ohlman as far back as I can remember.
Christine's new release of The Deep End with Rebel Montez is; Christine Ohlman -
vocals, acoustic and electric guitar; Michael Colbath - bass, vocals; Larry Donahue -
Drums, percussion ; Cliff Goodwin - vocals, lead guitar. Christine is proud to be with
these excellent performers as they too are well known names in the music industry.
All of them combined are Rebel Montez.
Christine Ohlman is still the current and long time vocalist, with the Saturday Night
Live Band, who sang in their 25th anniversary telecast, Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary
bash at The Garden with George Harrison and Chrissie Hynde. Christine, the queen of
The eighth grade students at Saint Joseph School, Meriden, created their blue-eyed rock n' soul , also made her special appearance at the 2009 Obama
own Spanish games. They made Spanish versions of some of their favorite Inaugural Gala in Washington, DC, The Lincoln Center "American Songbook" series
games, such as Spanish Twister, Capture the Flag, Memory, Old Maid and with Sting and Lou Reed. That's not all. Christine Ohlman's performances with many Photo by Ric Kallaher
Trouble. The games were required to be written in Spanish, directions in others in the music industry, draws her fans to her like a magnet. Christine will tell her © Ric Kallaher
Spanish, and the game boards themselves had to be in Spanish. They invit- audience, "I've come here to set your souls on fire". With Christine's Saturday Night
ed the sixth and seventh graders to join them, and they all played the games Live "Swine Fever", Raves for Re-Hive, interviews with the New York Times, this Beehive Queen also Rocked Elmore
together. Special thanks to Senora Cannell for her help with this project. Magazine. Shall I mention Rolling Stone as well? She is everywhere.
Members of The Rebel Montez are the most valuable people to her as for her new release of "The Deep End", which
is available on sale now. Along with Christine's long standing history in Rock n' Roll, she is deep in Soul with the
members of Rebel Montez.
It is a pleasure to introduce and give you a glimpse along with the names you already know. The members who work
with Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez are:
Cliff Goodwin: He is the legendary New England Rock n' Roll gods The American Standard Band. Joe Cocker and
Robert Palmer called Cliff to be their lead guitarist because of his legendary reputable signature in performance. The
music industry fames Cliff; he not only shares the stage, Cliff rocks the House.
Michael Colbath: He is the Jazz at the base of his own rhythm. Known as "Buddha of the Bass", his stage presence
goes deep. With Michael's fingers at the bass, his performance with Duck Dunn, James Jamierson and John Paul Jones
brought his rhythm to high inspirations. He delivers the inspiration in music at its original context.
Larry Donahue: He can beat at 300 BPM. With his coordination beat and percussion moves, he has unshakable timing.
A world of inspiration, at LA's turbulent music scene, Larry has the elegant Stax styling of Al Jackson, Jr. to Wamack's
"Scratchy" and Frank Kirkland's jungle-drum excursions with Bo Diddley. With Donahue's Motto "Have Drums, Will
Grove", he is born again every time he picks up those sticks.
Performing live at Meriden, CT's Daffodil Festival in April, Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez are scheduled to
appear in several upcoming concerts where you can find her appearances and buy tickets online at
www.ChristineOhlman.net. Here are a few towns and States where we can spot the Famous Beehive, Blue-eyed Queen
of Rock n' Soul with her pride and joy Members of Rebel Montez:
May 22nd in Westerly, RI; May 27th in Fairfield, CT; May 30th in Durham, CT; June 10th in Uncasville, CT; June
13th in Rochester, NY; July 3rd in Manchester, CT; July 23rd in Old Saybrook, CT
We love Christine Ohlman! As a lifelong fan of Christine, after talking to her, I turned up the volume to Christine's
new release with Rebel Montez "The Deep End". Moving and grooving in the privacy of my family room, my neigh-
bors witnessed the beat of the tunes shake my house.
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My Favorite Time of Day
By Janet Althouse
Isn't God great? I think Easter is a really good time to praise Him. Do you ever stop and think about all the beauty in
the world? God gave us so many feasts for our eyes. We should stop to think on that while we are having our Easter
feasts.
No matter where you go in this world, there is always something of beauty that God created just for us. Be it at the
extreme North Pole where everything is white, but so beautiful with the brilliant blue skies and the contrasting white
snow and ice formations. It is also very colorful as can be seen with the ice bergs when the sun and shadows fall on
them. Then we have the other extreme, the sweltering jungles with all their lush growths and mountains covered with
verdant greens.
But I have, for most of my life, lived in the hills of Western Pennsylvania. Although we are told we live in the
Allegheny Mountains, the small town where I live is nestled between tree covered hills. The hills wrap themselves
around our little town and we feel sheltered and protected. They are not so high we can't hike to the top, but still they
are majestic and a feast for the eyes. Every season brings a new kind of beauty.
But I ramble and I wanted to tell you about my favorite time of day. It is dusk. The first time I fell in love with this
time of day was when I was a young girl. I lived in a different small town back then, in the south western part of
Pennsylvania as apposed to the north western part where I now live, but it was just as beautiful. We lived more on the
top of the hills there and were sometimes called "Ridge Runners". This one day has always stayed with me. Even
DRUM LESSONS though I was quite young, I still remember the awe of that moment. My mother had asked me to run to the grocery
store for a couple items she needed for supper. It was winter and the snow was quite deep. Up to my knees. It was not
far to the store and I trudged along but was suddenly aware of the glow that surrounded me. The sun was just setting
Attention Parents I give your and it cast an ethereal radiance over the mounds of snow. Everything was in shades of pink, lavender, yellow and many
hues in between. So beautiful it made an lasting impression on my young soul.
child focus & confidence! Now I live in the north western part of the state, but dusk is still beautiful. Our town has streets that climb the hills.
I live on the south side as you go up the hill and have a perfect view of those houses on the north side going up that
Students are welcome from beginner to advanced by hill. These two hills overlap with another hill going from south to north and where they meet on level ground, the sun
Jon Peckman, author of the nationally renowned sets. I can look out my windows and see the beautiful colors of the sunset, pinks, reds, oranges, glowing on the houses
book “Picture Yourself Drumming.” Lessons are and buildings in the main part of town. The street lights and the house lights are just coming on and they add to the
mixture and make up that ethereal glow and beauty I love. I especially love it at Christmas when the Holiday lights add
held conviently in the center of Wallingford. their festiveness to the earthly glow and enhance the whole scene. It always has a calming effect on me. It is a peaceful
Call 203.537.4112 or visit and spiritual manifestation on which to feast your eyes. Check it out in your area and see if I'm not right about the awe
and wonder of that time of day when day is ending and night is just beginning.
www.myspace.com/jonpeckman So, what is your favorite time of day? Or maybe you have a favorite season. Don't you want to share it with us? I'm
glad I did and I hope you are too.
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South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department Give us Lord, a bit o' sun,
A bit o' work and a bit o' fun;
By Keith Gordon Give us all in the struggle and sputter
South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department is in its 102 year of service to the Village of South Meriden and the City of Our daily bread and a bit o' butter.
Meriden. Last year the department responded to 760 calls of service to the community. ~From an inn in Lancaster, England
At this point in time, in the beginning of May we are 45 calls a head of 2009 calls of service!
The following are the types of calls we responded to: Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have
* Structure Fires * Brush Fires * Medical Emergencies * Vehicle Fires * Boat Rescues been, but what we yearn to be. - Jose Ortega y Gasset
* Airplane Emergencies * Motor Vehicle Accidents * Hazardous Material Spills * Emergency Lockouts * Carbon
Monoxide Emergencies * Electrical Emergencies * False Alarms * Storm Stand-Bys and Get GREEN for Gold!
* Stand-Bys to Help Cover and Assist the Meriden Fire Department.
Approximately 61 % of the calls responded to where medicals and Motor Vehicle Accidents.
This is our 10th Anniversary of Overnight Duty Crews.
RICK’S
We are still one of the only fully volunteer fire stations in the state that has overnight duty crews. We have certified Always Buying Gold, Silver, Coins, Antiques, Collectibles,
personnel that presently staff our fire station 6 nights a week. These dedicated members (Crews) allow us to respond Broken or Unwanted Jewelry - Anything of Value!
quicker to emergencies in our area. We believe in providing good customer service to our customers, you our neigh- “New or Old”
bors. South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department works hand and hand with the Meriden Career Fire Department.
Meriden Fire Department has 5 career stations based thought-out the City. The two main stations that also cover the “INSTANT CASH”-“TOP PRICES PAID”
South Meriden area are Station 1 which houses Engine 1 located on Chamberlain Highway and Station 2 which houses
Engine 2 and Truck Company 1 (The Ladder Truck). We usually get dispatched at the same time for calls in the South
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When our station is manned either day or night depending on the severity of the incident we usually handle the inci-
dent ourselves, this frees the Meriden Engine Company up to handle other emergency incidents that might occur. I
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believe that Meriden has the best career firefighters in the State. We work with them everyday and I think we all learn
from each other each day.
Fire Education & Home Safety Check $ CASH PAID FOR $
18 years ago we introduced our annual Home Safety Check for the residents of our fire district. We are still providing
this Free service to all our neighbors. Please call us to set up an appointment. We will come to your home and make Toyotas, Hondas, Nissan, Suzukis,
suggestions on safety items that could protect your family and your home. We will suggest the proper locations for
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and types of fire extinguishers to have in the home and other emergency equip-
Subarus, Geo - Any Condition.
ment that can be used in case of a fire or medical emergency. Our fire education services are dedicated to developing
fire prevention and education projects in the South Meriden community. Some programs involve pre-school and ele-
Running or not crashed and burned.
mentary school children while others involve adults and the elderly. Our department also helps businesses with fire Other makes and models -
extinguishing classes to educate employees in the event of a fire.
This past year we had our first adult fire education night at Hanover School. Thanks to Principal Cardona we were Motorcycles, ATVs and more.
able to share an evening with the PTO members and share and demonstrate home fire safety information. Our next
Adult Fire Safety Night will be on Wednesday May 26st at Hanover School. Call 203-600-4431
FIRE/EMERGENCY SAFETY TIPS
Have you checked your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors this month? Working detectors do save lives. Please People’s Press Crossword May 2010
change your batteries once a year. It's always a good time to practice E.D.I.T.H. (EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME) Answers. Puzzle by Ruth Gordon.
Keep matches and lighters away from children. When using gas grills, keep them away from the house and garage.
Spare tanks should be kept in a safe ventilated place and the safety plug should be kept screwed into the valve.
If your clothes catch on fire, cover up your face with your hands and drop to the ground and roll. "STOP DROP AND
ROLL" Do not leave children unattended near swimming pools, lakes or ponds. Please help us keep the fire hydrants
clear of snow during wintertime. Adopt a fire hydrant at the City Clerk's Office, located in City Hall on the 1st floor.
Please have your furnace and chimney cleaned each year. Please remember that the 911 System Is for Emergency
Response by Police, Ambulance and Fire Department Personnel. Please use the system, and teach your children how
the system will work for them also.
Annual Fund Drive Information
We are presently in our 2010 fund drive season. We want to thank everyone who has already made a donation to us. We
do not use an outside fund raising company. 100% of the funds donated to SMVFD stay with our department and are
used for the betterment of our work to our community. If you want to help us so we can continue to help you and your
family you can send your donation to SMVFD, PO Box 3030, Meriden, CT 06450
Your donations allow us additional time to be spent on training and serving our community.
The Officers and Members again thank you for your years of continuing support to our organization.
Membership Information
After September 11, 2001 (911) we had a surge of memberships in Volunteer Fire Departments not only in CT but a
cross the Nation. The numbers of volunteers has dropped in the last several years and we all need help to continue to
serve our communities.
We are looking for some eager, hard working and committed volunteer recruits to join our department. South
Meriden Vol. Fire Dept now is accepting applications. We are recruiting citizens from Meriden over the age of 18 who
are High School Graduates in good physical health and have a clean police record. No fire fighting experience is nec-
essary; we will train you and send you for training.
We also do recruitment for certified firefighters that live outside of Meriden as long as they can meet our bylaw
requirements to do minimum one duty overnight crew a week plus meet our drill, meeting and squad duty require-
ments.
While volunteering with our department you will gain the experience, knowledge and certification which will help
your career search in the emergency service field or just enhance your present career. Our members that have served
over two years with us and are in good standing with our department can receive enhancement points that could help
them in the hiring process if they choice to apply and test for a City of Meriden Fire Fighters position.
Information about our application process:
We administer a written entrance exam in order to determine if applicants will be able to take and pass the required
State of CT Fire Fighter I course and CT Emergency Medical Technician or Medical Response Technician courses
which are also mandatory over the first 18 months of membership. We also administer an agility test that helps us
determine if the applicants can perform the physical duties of a fire fighter. We also administer an oral interview and
perform police and other background checks to ensure that the character and integrity of our prospective members
meets our highest standards. South Meriden Vol. Fire is also a drug free environment and we test for drug use.
Interested parties can pick up an application at 31 Camp Street, South Meriden on Monday evenings.
FIRE LINE - DO NOT CROSS
Are you committed enough to Cross This Line? If you are we want to talk to you! Join a Fine American Tradition of
Honor, Bravery and Community Service. Chief Keith Gordon, of Operations
We make TV on Mondays...
The On The Parade Ground Volunteer Team producing Community TV at the Wallingford Public Access Station has 3
more shows in development. Informing conversations will begin Mondays with host Paul Braccioforte at 7:30 PM.
Viewer call-ins begin at 7:45 PM (203) 265-6310. Participate.
May 17th local Rotarians, members of the International Service Organization, are preparing to golf to raise funds for
local causes. We caught up with some members at the Master's Manna Grand Opening and will hear about what makes
a Rotarian tick.
On The Parade Ground is on Comcast Cable 18, U-verse 99 WPAA Community Building TV and internet streaming
on www.wpaa.tv Live Mondays at 7:30 PM. Call in 203-265-6310.
Replays Schedule- Monday 9:30-10:00 PM - Tues: 7:30-8PM - Wednesday: 1:30-2PM -Friday: 4:30-5PM -Saturday: 5-
5:30PM Sunday: 11-11:30AM
We are looking forward to doing stories about Wallingford farms in August. In pursuit of these stories, we already
met some 4-H members at the Williams Farm. We captured some pic. B - O- V- I - N- E (yes they were filling out
forms)
Contact us at ontheparadeground@gmail.com with story ideas or comments.
Keep informed at http://ontheparadeground.blogspot.com/
The only way to have a life is to commit to it like crazy. ~Angelina Jolie
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694 Old Colony Rd. in our communities. They are our future leaders. One specific example of such a success is Dr. Tina Boucher of
Central CT Footcare, based right here in Meriden. Tina was a recipient of the Sanford S. Shorr Education Award when
203-237-4379 she was a graduating senior at Platt High School, and after completing her education, she chose to return to her home
town to open her podiatry business. That is a true success story.
Part of the value of membership in the Greater Meriden Chamber includes the educational workshops and speakers
that we offer to our member businesses, but Chamber staff and Chamber members are often called upon to address the
CELEBRATIONS students in our city's schools. It is an important connection that we have with our schools and a great chance to not
only share information on our respective businesses with the students, but to also remind them of the many and great
opportunities that the City of Meriden has to offer.
ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS: Mark your calendars for December 2010 - and remember to download
the education award application from the community services section of www.meridenchamber.com, or pick one up at
your high school guidance office. Generally, the deadline to return the applications is the end of January, and students
are presented with their award at the Chamber's Annual Meeting & Dinner which is held in April.
Remember, whether you are looking for a service, looking to purchase something new, or have the urge to volunteer
your time at a local agency, look first to your local chamber members. Those are the businesses that see value in the
connection to the community that membership brings. And, surveys have indicated that consumers are more likely to
buy from chamber members because they are ethical, credible businesses. These businesses voluntarily join the cham-
ber to be a part of Networking, Education, Leadership & Networking - the main focus of the work of the chamber.
Become a FAN of Greater Meriden Chamber on Facebook! Join the over 165 Facebook Friends who are already
FANS of the Greater Meriden Chamber!
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
If you are looking for help with your Stakes Are Too High When Death Is an Option
Fund-raising Event or Cause.... More than sixteen years ago, two young men, Ronald Taylor and George Gould, were convicted of murder, largely
because of the testimony of one witness. That witness has now recanted, and because the prosecution's case hinged on
Why Should You Come To Us? that one testimony, both men were set free by Superior Court Judge Stanley T. Fuger, Jr. In setting them free, Judge
1. No conditions, we don’t need our logo in your ad or story, no restrictions, Fuger vacated the finding of probable cause, set aside the guilty verdicts, and overturned the warrants of arrest and
we don’t want or need to be listed as a sponsor. prison sentences. He stated, "George Gould and Ronald Taylor have been convicted and spent over sixteen years in the
2. You don’t have to give us your first born for us to help - we have 3 kids custody of the state of Connecticut Department of Correction for a crime that, based upon all of the available evidence,
already. You don’t have to sign your name in blood - I can't stand the sight they did not commit."
of my own blood! This conviction error, which is not uncommon, resulted in what amounts to the theft of a substantial portion of
We are not about helping us...we are about helping you! these two men's lives. Across the country, hundreds of convictions have been overturned because it was later discov-
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ered that the person convicted had not committed the crime. It is shocking-and a grave injustice-that innocent people
have been sent to prison for crimes that they did not commit. As unjust as that may be, at least the innocent in prison
can be released. Unfortunately, there is no recourse for the innocent who have already been executed.
In Connecticut at least eight people have been convicted of serious crimes and sentenced to long terms in prison,
Meriden Rotary Race Results only to be found innocent at a later date. One such case took place right here in Wallingford. In 1989, Kenneth
Ireland was convicted of rape and murder and sent to prison. Because of the efforts of the Connecticut Innocence
Project, new DNA evidence proved Ireland's innocence, and he was exonerated in 2009.
Had Kenneth Ireland been just two years older when he was convicted he would have been eligible for the death
penalty. If so, in the twenty years that passed between his sentence and release, Ireland could have been executed. In
the U.S., more than 135 people serving death sentences have been set free because of their actual innocence. The over
135 individuals who succeeded in proving their innocence and were released are the "lucky ones." We probably never
will know how many innocent people were not so lucky and were executed."
Admittedly, our criminal justice system is created and managed by human beings and we are inherently imperfect.
Even the most well-intentioned, conscientious, moral of persons can err in judgment. When corruption, abuses, dis-
crimination and inequities are added to the mix, mistakes are inevitable.
The stakes are far too high when death is an option because the execution of a human being is irrevocable. The
overwhelming data of "convicted innocents" summons us to strive more passionately to eliminate the death penalty in
our criminal justice system in Connecticut. Submitted by Katherine Michel of Wallingford
Web Solutions Helps Girls Inc. with Spring Cleaning and Gardening
Friday, April 23, 2010
In celebration of Earth Day, the staff of Web Solutions took to the outdoors to help Girls Incorporated of Meriden do
some much needed spring cleaning and gardening.
Employees from Web Solutions headed down to Girls Inc. on Wednesday, April 21 with a truck-load of flowers,
Meriden Rotary 5 K Road Race and Kid's Fun Run
shrubs, and garden tools with the goal of weeding and cleaning out existing flower beds and enhancing specific areas
On April 18th, the 11th Annual Meriden Rotary 5K and Kid's Fun Run took
of the grounds. Girls Inc. Executive Director Michelle Bourdeau was surprised by the amount of landscaping accom-
place at Hubbard Park in Meriden amongst thousands of blooming
plished in the short time Web Solutions was on hand. "Web Solutions arrived and got right down to business,"
Daffodils!! The Kid's Fun run dedicated to the Memory of Dan M. Hunter
Bourdeau remarked. "They transformed a lot of our grounds and really got us ready for the season. We were thrilled."
went off at 9:45 am and 173 children made the ½ mile dash around the Web Solutions has always been committed to giving back to the community in which it lives and works and has
course and at the completion of the run received their race medallions for shared this philosophy throughout the organization. "I was very excited when Tom Barton gave me the opportunity to
accomplishing the run. All participants in the fun run were eligible for the select and coordinate a volunteer event," said Monica Golino, Human Resources Manager at Web Solutions. "Thanks to
bike raffle at the completion of the run. Bicycles were donated by the the United Way of Meriden & Wallingford, we learned about the need at Girls, Inc. The project was a perfect opportu-
Meriden Target Store. nity for the team to enjoy a beautiful day outside, get their hands dirty, and work together to give back to the communi-
The 11th Annual 5K Run in Memory of Fire Chief Bill Dunn went off at ty."
10:00 am. There were 183 registered runners and the winners of the race in
the Male and Female divisions were Michael Rafferty of Plantsville in a Home Country by Slim Randles
time of 17:26 and Amy Cipollone of Southington in 22:47. Oh, we could always just go ask Delbert Chin why he did it, but that would take all the fun out of it. You know. So we
It was a great day for all and the proceeds of the Race benefit Rotary sat and sipped at the world dilemma think tank meeting of Everything Important down at the Mule Barn truck stop and
Charitable Contributions including The Meriden Boy's and Girl's Club Bill talked it over.
Dunn Scholarship and Beat the Street Community Center. It was probably inspired by Jasper Blankenship bringing cookies down from the diggin's and passing them out, along
with a compliment for each recipient. Others in town did likewise, including Delbert Chin, whose immaculate Gates of
Heaven Chinese restaurant is a favorite for special times. Delbert got in the spirit of cookies and passed out fortune
cookies on the street to all concerned, wishing each of us a good fortune. He lit up when he did it, you could see.
Good fences make good Maybe that's what happened.
neighbors...Surveys from It was less than a week later. Delbert brought out a large glass jar full of water and punched small holes in the lid. He
set it on a small table outside the front door to the Gates and put a sign on it: "World Famous Invisible Golden Trout."
Stone Wall Boundaries, LLC Problem was no one could see the fish. When he was asked about it, he said he caught it in Owens Lake, which is
dry. He also added he caught it on a dry fly, naturally.
make even better ones. He had a kind of smirk about his mouth when he answered these questions, but it didn't stop every kid and half the
STONE WALL BOUNDARIES,LLC adults in town from looking in that glass jar to see if they could spot the fish.
It was a tourist lady who did it, though. She confronted Delbert directly.
"Sir," she proclaimed, "there's no fish in that jar out there. That's a lie!"
SURVEYING & MAPPING "Oh no!" said Delbert and ran out front to the jar. "Whew!" he said with relief. "For a while I thought he was gone,
you know." "There's no fish in there!" she said.
PAUL BUCKLEY REYNOLDS "Ma'am," Delbert said. "He's more than eight inches long. You see those little-bitty holes? How he's gonna get out?"
We're pretty sure Jasper's cookies are responsible for starting this.
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PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
SILVER CITY COIN & STAMPS Hamden, New Haven and East Haven participated in a
collaborative Cleanup in the Quinnipiac River Watershed.
COLLECTIBLES Approximately 125 Volunteers worked in the various
towns at locations chosen by their clubs and the QRWA.
District 7980 of Rotary International had the goal of
STAMPS • COVERS • COINS • TOKENS implementing environmental projects that would make a
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the Quinnipiac embraced this project and worked hard to
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all the towns who turned out to make this event a success.
The Groups removed car parts, bicycles, shopping carts,
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Meriden Rotarians and family members and QRWA
David James from the QRWA organized the association
David James look over the fruits of their cleanup effort.
Volunteer leaders who worked closely with Rotarian teams
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To schedule an appointment Most moms play one role in there child's life. They spend the majority of there time nurturing and loving there children
and doing there best to make sure they grow up to be a considerate caring individual and lead a great life that we can
call 203.623.7386 all only dream of. Not all of us can say that statement with complete truth, not all of us had the privilege to be loved by
a mother, especially a mother like mine. So when I sit back and reflect on the 18 years I was granted with my mom I
consider myself extremely lucky.
Unlike most moms my mom played three roles in my life she was first and foremost my intelligent mother, second
my beautiful sister and third my unconditional best friend. No matter what I was going through or where I was in my
life my mom would be there for me and take me under her wing no questions asked and not because it was her obliga-
tion because she sincerely wanted to help in any way she could. Never in my life have I come across such an incredi-
ble, loving vibrant individual nor will I ever. When my mother was on this earth she turned my world upside down but
in the best way possible. Her beauty both inside and out reflected with every action she's ever made, her loyalty to her
This edition of “The People’s Press, Your Town, Your News, Your friends, her love to her family and her presence to the world was and will always be overwhelming. For my family
Views” serves the needs of the communities of Wallingford and Meriden, there was no such thing as too much togetherness. Those who know us well could confirm, so it's extremely difficult to
Connecticut. For safety reasons we do not publish the last name of go even a day without seeing her because before this we never had to or wanted to.
artists/writers under the age of 15. 5% of all annual net proceeds are From the many lessons I have learned from my mother the one that sticks out the most to me is always be yourself
donated in kind or in financial donation to local charities and organiza- never follow the "crowd" only follow your heart, and that's exactly how she lived her life. She was so unique and
tions. danced to the beat of her own drum...literally! I miss our conversations about boys and life and her impressions of peo-
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Publishers: Andrew& Dawn Reynolds would want to go to parties on a Friday night but I would make up excuses so I could go straight home and watch the
peoplespress@peoplespressnews.com food network with her on her bed or have one of her amazing dinners with her my dad and my brother. She was truly
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Copy Editor Dawn A. N.-Reynolds those who were close to her they shined luminous and bright she was the exception. My family and I felt her love in
dawnwork@peoplespressnews.com every word she spoke, every laugh she let out and every embrace she gave us. No one could ever hold a candle to her
Advertising Andy Reynolds and we would be foolish to try, without hearing her voice or holding her hand a part of me is truly missing. The day she
andy@peoplespressnews.com left this earth so did half of me, as well as half the hearts of my family members.
Web Site Web Solutions, LLC I know without a doubt Patricia is watching over us and waiting for the day when we can all be together again. Ill
never understand why this tragedy happened to my mom out of all people, she was the last to deserve it. I use to be
Writers YOU WRITE IT....WE PRINT IT!!! afraid of death of what exactly would happen, and who we would be with but knowing my mother is in heaven I am
“The People’s Press, Your Town, Your News, Your Views” not any longer. I am so proud of her many accomplishments and even though it has left us with an indescribable pain I
know I have someone waiting for me when its my turn to leave this earth and that puts me at ease. My faith has never
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DNA, LLC makes me believe everything is possible, and that there is still good in the world you just have to look to the person or
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Flowers and Photo by Elizabeth Monroe - Beautiful You are invited~ Our first show horse and now lesson horse has turned 30.
We've decided to hold an open barn in his honor. Marc whose registered
name is Trijas Peppermarc has been a wonderful Morgan horse in our barn.
PRAYER TO The Blessed Virgin: Never
known to fail. Oh most beautiful power of
CELEBRATIONS He has been my daughter Karens first show horse, my first driving horse
Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of
and now in his later years he is a lesson horse still to this day at 30 years
Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of old. Last fall we brought him to the Masonic Home to visit the residents
God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my with 7 other horses. He acted like a 10 year old and strutted around the
necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and
show me that you are my mother. Oh Holy grounds like he was going to his first horse show of the season. He gives
Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven lessons to the more experienced rider and is a very important part of our
and earth, I humbly seek you from the bot- family. The Open Barn will be Sunday May 16 from 1 - 5 at Hunters Glen
tom of my heart to secure me in my neces-
sity. (Make your request). There are none Morgans at 1190 South Meriden Rd in Cheshire.
that can withstand your pwer. Oh Mary,
conceived without sin, pray for us who
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