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April 2009 Volume 9, Issue 114

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Bobbies Bevy of Beauties!elieve it or not I wrote this first paragraph on November 1, 2008. Maybe I thought it would help

ush this coming miserable winter season along.

Every time I shoved my periscope up through the frozen ground sleet and snow seemed to beverywhere. And those terrible howling winds along with those very cold temperatures. Would

ave preferred my return to be in April instead of March. But my hiatus was interrupted by two

eople and a dog. So here I am again.

I didn't realize Andy was so anxious for me to begin my articles for The People's Press until I

eturned from my annual hibernation. There he was looking down at me after he, Jimmy and

itlBit uncovered me from my bed of peat moss under the park bench at the end of the back yard.

e could have said he was happy to see me but instead said "get up and start writing." Also

mmy was very glad. His daily chores had come to an end. I was here to begin them once again.

itlBit kept licking my face so thrilled because I returned knowing that now he would have four

ery long walks daily instead of the short ones with his daddy. Then he would lay on the deck in

he sun for awhile. If a very cloudy or cold day instead he would come into the house right away

nd play with Jimmy and his stuffed toys. When LitlBit was ready for his nap he would jup up

nto his daddy's lap in the recliner. He does prefer his to mommies's because it's so much bigger.

hen the two of them would snooze away a good part of the day.

Well enough of the going ons during my hibernation. Anyone who doesn't read my monthly

rticles from April-November would think I have lost it. Could be.

There's that fun chore of cleaning up the yard from the mess the winter months leave. Ofourse you could pay someone to help or do it for you instead. Sounds like a good idea. Finally

some flowers. The crocus showing a very colorful display. Even a few daffodils in full bloom.

Shortly the rest of the spring bulbed flowers will be following suit. Wait until there's a certainty o

no more frost. If the weather cooperates probably toward the end of March or beginning of April.Then cut back your grass plants. And the butterfly bush cut down to two or three feet.

And I'm hoping by the next issue it will be warm enough so my next door neighbor Pam will be

able to have her yearly bed of pansies planted. She has such a gorgeous display. It's too bad the

can't stay in bloom until the fall. Think they are one of the prettiest and most colorful of the annu

als. Have a few purple myrtle vine flowers and some Johnny-jump-ups greeting spring.

Well that's about it from my first article. But I do have a couple of P.S.s.

Flowercerely yours,

Bobbie G. Vosgien

P.S. Happy birthday wishes to our only grandson Kevin Jr. who lives in New Hampshire who will

turn 23 on April 17th. Love always, Grammie and Grampie

Grammie Bobbie apologizes to our youngest granddaughter Izzy-Bella for stating in the March

issue that she was 5 on January 3rd instead of being 6 years old. My head must have been on

backwards when I wrote that. Gump Jimmy and I are very proud of you being only in kindgarten

and two days a week she goes to second grade for a reading class. Keep up the good work.

I would also like to mention that Izzy-Bella attends Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Ou

son, oldest daughter and youngest daughter, (her mother), were all students there. It's been an

association of 46 years. And a very good one.


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In this historic year in United States history ( inauguration of Barack Obama ) I can think of no better way to cele-

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I recently had the pleasure of accompanying my brother and his family on a weekend trip there. The place absolutely

ozes history everywhere you go and has so many battlefield memorials that you can't get to everything in one long

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yclorama. The Cyclorama is a panoramic painting exquisitely and painstakingly restored to more than it's original

ory. It shows in all it's glory Pickett's historic charge and " The high water mark of the Confederacy. " Never again

ould the South threaten the North on it's own soil. This was the brilliant General Robert E. Lee's last real offensiveainst the Northern Army of the Potomac led by the newly christened General George Meade.

We hired a Gettysburg National Park Battlefield Guide to drive us around the battlefields and convey his extensive

nowledge to us. It was well worth the time and effort.

e showed us where the Connecticut soldiers fought and their memorial monuments. We also visited the grand open-

g of "The David Will's House and Museum" where Abraham Lincoln slept the night before his famous "Gettysburg

ddress" and also put the finishing touches on it!

The highlight of our trip was a post breakfast walk of the route that the Confederate General Pickett's division took

uring their historic charge!! We saw where the most intensive fighting took place. Our trip was complete when we

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Mom - enough with the ears! Happy Easter. Mimi and Poppi

Enough Already.....

MAYOR'S CORNER WALLINGFORDear Friends:

pril is the month of Earth Day which is celebrated

n April 22nd. Earth Day was first celebrated in

70, the year the U.S. Environmental Protection

gency was established. What once began as a day

f national recognition of environmental concerns

as evolved into a world wide campaign to protect

ur environment. One way you can protect our

nvironment is to follow the slogan: Reduce,

Reuse, Recycle

Reduce - Many residents are finding it easy to

educe the amount of electricity they use by replac-

ng incandescent light bulbs with compact fluores-

ent light bulbs.

Recycle - A composter will recycle your yard and food wastes into nutrientch soil. Wallingford residents may take advantage of an EARTH DAY

PECIAL Composter Sale to be held on April 18, from 8 a.m. - Noon.

ome to the Town Hall Carriage House (off Prince Street) with a CHECK

or $20 made payable to "CRRA". Only checks will be accepted. Limited

uantities are available. A composter will be on display during April on the

nd Floor of the Town Hall. If you have any questions, please call Program

lanning at 203-294-2061.

Reuse - Another great way to help protect the environment is by reusing

roducts. Save the date of May 16, 2009 for an Electronics Recycling Day

o be held at North Haven Middle School from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This free

vent is open to RESIDENTS of Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, North Haven

nd Wallingford (no commercial electronics accepted). Residents may bring:

omputers (including monitors, keyboards, cabling and mice), printers, tele-

hones, TVs, VCRs, copiers, fax machines, radios, stereos, camcorders and

microwave ovens.

Through everyone's efforts at home and throughout our community, we

an help to reduce the environmental impacts which will affect our quality offe now and in the future.

Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

incerely, William W. Dickinson, Jr. - Mayor

SCC Honors Sheehan Scholar LeadersMark T. Sheehan seniors Lisa Cheung and Stephanie DuBois were presented

ith the Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Leader Award at a recep-on held on March 30. In order to qualify for this honor, a student mustemonstrate academic excellence, be a leader in the community, and moremportantly, serve as a model to others.

Lisa is a dynamic young woman who constantly challenges herself acade-mically. This is demonstrated through the enrichment activities in which she

articipates. These have included the Choate Summer Program; Star Talk:iscover Chinese Summer Academic Program; Yale Saturday Seminar; andristol Myers Squibb Summer Science Program. Lisa also has a great desire

o give of herself to help others. She is a peer advocate, a member of

tudents Against Destructive Decisions, and a recipient of the President'solunteer Service Award. In addition, she is involved in school clubs and thehletic program. Lisa plans to attend Brown University where she will

major in engineering.Stephanie is a young woman of intelligence and character. Her compas-

on toward her fellow students and the community sets her apart from hereers. She volunteers at the Ned Conley Open, the school's Red Cross Bloodrives, and her church's Sunday School program. She is also a peer tutor.

n addition, Stephanie involves herself in both extracurricular and inter-cholastic activities, serving in a leadership role for many of the organiza-ons in which she participates. She was named to the CHSCAAcademicll-State 2008 Field Hockey Team and is a contributor to Visions, Sheehan'sterary arts magazine. Stephanie is considering a major in psychology,nglish or medicine.

MAX E. MURAVNICK MERIDEN SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTERThe Max E. Muravnick Meriden Senior Citizens' Center is open to all Meriden residents age 55 and over. Membershi

is free of charge and new members may sign-up any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by presenting a driver's

license or other proof of age. New members receive an information package about senior services and a coupon enti-

tling them to one complimentary lunch in our Senior Community Caf. Sign-up today and find out about all that is

offered for Meriden seniors at the Max E. Muravnick Senior Center!

The Senior Center will host a program on "Reverse Mortgages: Financing Retirement and Long-Term Care" on

Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 AM with Steve Lamoreaux from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. According to Steve, your

home is a financial asset, not just a place to live, and you can access some of your home equity without incurring a

monthly repayment. You can tap some of the appreciated value built up in your house to better afford to live, pay bills

entertain, travel or save for future expenses. To learn more about how a Reverse Mortgage might be able to help you,

plan to attend this free, no cost or obligation program on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 in the first floor meeting room at

the Senior Center.

On Tuesday, April 14 we invite you to bring your grandchildren/great grandchildren to the Senior Center for a music

sing-a-long with Jill Riggles, lunch and bingo in a special "Grandchildren Day" during school vacation week. Karla

and her staff will prepare a $2 lunch of hot dogs, chips, corn, pickles and dessert for school age children under 18.Please sign-up at the desk in Willene's Place. After lunch there will be a free bingo open to anyone, including the kids

with $5 gift cards to McDonald's as prizes. Please invite your grandchildren/great grandchildren and join us for this

special intergenerational event on April 14!

The Senior Center will recognize our volunteers in a Volunteer Recognition Program on Wednesday, April 15 at

11:15 AM in Willene's Place. The 2009 "Volunteers of the Year" will be announced to honor the members who have

exemplified outstanding volunteer service to the Senior Center. Each volunteer will also receive a gift as a token of

our appreciation and we thank all of our Senior Center volunteers for your help all year long!

We will sponsor another six (6) week Creative Writing Class starting on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:00 PM with

Susan Sandel, Ph.D. No prior writing experience necessary, for those who do write the class will provide tips for

becoming more spontaneous. Classes will be held from Wednesday, April 22 to Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 to 2:15

PM. People interested in taking this free Creative Writing Class are asked to sign-up in the Senior Center Office or

call us at 237-0066.

The Senior Center will host a Community Forum for Cancer Survivors on Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00 - 2:30

PM. A free deli lunch will be provided by Paul's Market and a free raffle drawing will be held. The meeting will he

cancer professionals learn how to improve their services to meet your needs. Co-sponsored by the Meriden Health

Department and limited to the first 20 people who sign-up in the Senior Center front office or call 237-0066. Your

input is very important and will help determine future programs and services.I would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to help me raise $330 for the 2009 Walk for Warmth on

March 7. Contributors included AARP Chapter 2954, Military Whist players, Diana Naimo, Joan Hesse, Helen Rossi,

Lillian Semolic, Dorothy Ritchie, June Salay, Susan Crowther, Vicki Hettrick, Henrietta Sulik, Rich & Joan Hamel,

Ann Cherney, Becky Racine, Ed Cortright, Ruth Kahn, Wendy Ortiz, Ron DeJohn, Ruth Kusek, Edith & Joe Manley,

Gloria Despres, Ruth Fink, Fran Daly, Norman Landsburg and Kay Janiga. Thank you for your care and concern for

people in need in the City of Meriden.

John F. Hogarth-Senior Center Director

Meriden Rotary Club Golf TournamentThe 12th Annual Corporate Classic Golf Tournament sponsored by the Meriden Rotary Foundation is scheduled for

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Hunters' Golf Course in Meriden The premier event includes 18 holes of golf with lunch

before a shotgun start, cocktail reception, dinner, gift pack, personalized program, auction, and prizes.

The Meriden Rotary Club has used the money raised from the tournaments, as well as its other events, to support ini-

tiatives in the Meriden community, including: Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE) for elementary schools,

Noah's Ark of Hope, Inc. for a barrier free playground, Project Dictionary for all 3rd graders in Meriden schools, Soap

Box Derby, Beat the Street, Spirit of Giving, Rotary Career Center at the Meriden Public Library, Meriden Boys andGirls Club library, Citizenship awards for high school students, Rotary computer center at Girls Inc, and youth leader-

ship.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and golfers are also encouraged to sign up. For information, visit the Meriden

Rotary Club website at www.meridenrotary.org and contact Tournament Director Pam White by calling 203-238-7028

or email [email protected].


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They were spotted...Last Saturday, spotted at a cocktail table at Yogi's All American Grill & Sports

Bar were two couples celebrating their 18th wedding anniversay! Local DJ

Harry Gambardella and his wife Janice, along with Quinto and Tammy

DiMattia.

The Four had met 18 years ago as they were boarding the same honeymoon

cruise! Quinto and Tammy noticed Harry's Bag from the travel agency that

said "MERIDEN" , and the two couples chatted in line. They proceeded to

get together a few times on the cruise and exchanged numbers so they could

get together when back home in Meriden.

Over the years, the couples have remained friends, and they uncovered some

interesting coincidences. There weddings took place on the same day at the

exact same time! (During the Gambardella's ceremony, a family member of

the DiMattia's walked into the wrong church...saw Janice and realized his mis-

take!) Not only did they book the same cruise for their honeymoon, but they

used the same travel agent!

Now 18 years later, the foursome remain good friends. Each couple are par-

ents to two children; Brooke and Nick Gambardella and Michael and Jason

DiMattia. Harry and Janice are the Godparents of Jason.

Congratulations to all on 18 Happy years of Marriage and 18 years of friend-

ship!

Army Pvt. Erin C. Lamb has graduated from Basic Combat Training at

Ft. Jackson, Columbia, SC. She is the daughter of Valerie Lamb of

Wallingford and Kevin Lamb of Hamden.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill

and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, mili-

tary justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and

traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat

skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of vari-ous weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Lamb graduated in 2008 from Mark T. Sheehan High School,

Wallingford.

WALLINGFORD CPA EARNS EXCLUSIVE CREDENTIAL AS

FINANCIAL FORENSICS EXPERT

avid J. Grindle, certified public accountant (CPA) and a manager at

onowitz, Kahn & Company, PC., has fulfilled the requirements and

ualifications as prescribed by the American Institute of Certified

ublic Accountants (AICPA) to hold and use the certification Certified

Financial Forensics (CFF).

Mr. Grindle, a Wallingford resident, is also a Certified Fraud

xaminer (CFE) as granted by the Association of Certified Fraud

xaminers. He is a specialist in the detection and deterrence of a wideariety of white-collar crimes, ranging from discovering employees or

xecutives who misappropriate company assets to assisting investors

ho are defrauded in the course of commercial transactions.

The CFF credential is exclusively granted by the AICPA to applicants

good standing who hold a valid state CPA certificate, with a mini-

um of five years of accounting practice experience. The candidate

ust complete a CFF application and meet the 100-point requirement

nd also sign a declaration of intent to comply with its recertification

quirements.

A graduate of Quinnipiac University, Mr. Grindle has 20 years of

xperience as a CPA and over 5 years investigating and exposing

ccounting fraud. He is frequently asked to speak at universities and colleges to students of accounting and law and to

arious business groups throughout the state.

Konowitz, Kahn & Company, P.C. is a leading provider of accounting and business advisory services including

ccounting, auditing, tax, wealth management, business valuations, trust and estate accounting, forensic and litigation

upport, family office services, and cost segregation. The firm has been serving closely held mid-market businesses in

verse industries locally and globally since 1936 and operates out of offices in North Haven and Middlebury.

Wallingford Education Foundation Announces The 2009 Distinguished Alumnix Were Honored

he Wallingford Education Foundation honored six alumni of the Wallingford school system at its fifth annual

istinguished Alumni Dinner.

The honorees are:

Robert and Lorraine Devaney - he is the retired postmaster in Wallingford with a long list of community activities,

d she is chair of the Wallingford Public Celebrations Committee

Jerry Farrell, Jr. - an attorney, Wallingford Town Council and Republican Town Committee member, currently

onnecticut's Commissioner of Consumer Protection

Kathleen Murphy - president of Personal Investing, a unit of Fidelity Investments, the largest mutual fund company

the U.S. and former CEO of ING's U.S. Wealth Management

Jon-Paul Venoit - president of Masonicare at Ashlar Village and current Chair of the Quinnipiac Chamber of

ommerce

Elizabeth Verna - principal with Verna Properties, LLC in Wallingford

The announcement was made by David Baker, Chairman of the Foundation. To date, twenty-five Wallingford alum-

have been honored. "It's a very meaningful evening, not only to the recipients of the award, but to their families,

rmer teachers, colleagues and friends," says Baker. Superintendent of schools, Dale Wilson, notes, "The Wallingford

chool System has produced extraordinary graduates who have gone on to all kinds of professional and community

hievements."

The Wallingford Education Foundation is committed to enhancing public education opportunities for town stu-

nts that help prepare them to meet the challenges of a changing global society. It raises funds to underwrite major

ojects as well as mini-grants for special teacher-initiated projects which fall outside the scope of the school budget.

The dinner was held on March 20th.

They were spotted...

This couple was spotted celebrating an anniversary which theyrefused to disclose the number. At least they smiled Obviously no

names are necessary as they are well known. Happy Anniversary!


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Governors Budget Targets your Public Healthe are all acutely aware of financial difficulties faced by many of our family members, neighbors and friends. We also

cognize governmental financial constraints and the need to evaluate spending. Under the Governor's proposal, state

nding for public health would no longer be provided to 77 municipalities, including Wallingford, Southington and

eriden. And funding for the remaining municipalities would be drastically cut. Now is the time to be heard. Contact

ur state legislators. We can not afford to cut programs that help ensure your health and safety. Prevention IS more

fordable then a visit to the emergency room.

nder the Governor's proposal, everyone should think twice-

out the safety of the food you eat

out the safety of the water you drink

out the safety of your child's daycare

out the safety of the public pool and public bathing areas you swim in

out the uncontrolled spread of a disease outbreak in your community

out the new and emerging infections that will go undetected

out potential groundwater contamination from failing septic systems

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure. Your public health and safety is worth more then the current.18/per capita. Eliminating it will cost much more.

oise Hazelwood, RS, MPH - Director of Health - Town of Wallingford

Connecticut Outdoorsy Paul Narducci

homas Spinning Lures Celebrates 60 Years

s I sit down to write this article I am already wondering off thinking of

ening day and the trout I hope to catch. For me trout fishing is completely

fferent and the fish themselves are with out a doubt some of the most beau-

ul and intriguing fish around. There are fond memories forever etched in

y mind of the rainbow that got away and the ones that didn't. Trout fishing

something I truly love to do and wish I was able to do more of. As we

ad into April and the opening day of fishing (April 18) I can only think of

e thing, Thomas Spinning Lures. I say this because I have caught so many

onderful and exciting fish on these lures. Thomas Spinning Lures was one

my original sponsors and continues to sponsor us today.Thomas Spinning Lures is celebrating 60 years of being an incredible lure

mpany with an outstanding history. Richard Shubert, the original owner

arted making lures in 1948. He moved his company in 1958 to Hawley,

nnsylvania and they still occupy the same buildings today. For me I really appreciated the loyalty of the company

d the history this creates. In 1985 Mr. Shubert retired and the company was purchased by Peter Ridd. I have worked

th Thomas Lures since the beginning of my show in 1994. They have sponsored local fishing derbies we have been

volved with and continue to see the importance of getting the youth of today involved in the great outdoors. They are

uly a fantastic company with a great understanding of the importance of giving back to the community and the

ungsters in it. Peter Ridd employs about ten people and produces nearly half-million lures yearly. He continues to

e Mr. Shubert's original designs and shapes but has added more color patterns and selections to meet today's fisher-

an's needs. For 60 years they have offered American made fishing lures at reasonable prices. I recently spoke to Peter

r about 45 minutes and was inspired to write this article after talking with him about his company and the history of

This is truly a great American story. After sharing some fishing stories it was great to drift back in time and talk

out the fish we've caught and the lures we used. Some of my favorite lures they make are the e.p.spinn, buoyant,

ugh rider, Colorado, Double spinn and the Special Spinn. Some lures you may not be familiar with that work great

r trout are the Little Tiger, Eel, Fighting Fish and the Speedy Shiner. Whether you spend your day trout fishing from

ore or trolling these lures will offer you an excellent opportunity to catch some wonderful trout. Some areas you mayant to try this year for trout are Wharton Brook, Black Pond, Quinnipiac River, Salmon River and of course Bashan

ake. Thomas Spinning Lures is a great success story of a small company that continues to thrive even in the harshest

times. They have and will continue to offer all fisherman the opportunity to fish with lures that truly catch fish of all

nds. If you have any questions you can log onto www.thomaslures.com or email them at [email protected]

As always Paul, Tony, Frank, Joe and Jonathan would like to wish everyone the best of luck and good fishing !

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONhe Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club is now taking Summer Camp registrations. Camp starts on June 29, 2009 and ends

ugust 21, 2009. The camp runs eight one week sessions starting at 8 AM and ending at 5 PM each day. Call for

formation at 203-269-7525 or stop by Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club 72 Grand Street, Wallingford, CT and pick up

plications. Limited Spaces.

WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA PRE-

SENTS JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

OVER APRIL VACATIONThis program is for swimmers ages 11-14. Topics covered will be personal

survival skills, rescue skills and an introduction to lifeguarding. Class will

meet Monday-Thursday, April 20-23 from 4-5:15PM. Community fee is $60.

Call 203 269 4497 to register. For more information ask for Keith Cargan.

Come learn and have fun!

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Celebrate National Infant Immunization Week!ational Infant Immunization Week 2009 will be honored the week of April 25-May 2. In recognition of the week, the

Meriden Health Department will be distributing free gift bags with books, immunization information and other good-

s to daycares and moms in the well-child and W.I.C. (Women, Infants, and Children) clinic starting Monday April

7. Gift bags are available on a first come, first serve basis.

In addition, activities are scheduled from 9am-12pm throughout the week, including story time (April 27) and craft

rojects (April 28 and 30) at the Meriden Health Department.

National Infant Immunization Week is an annual observance to promote the benefits and safety of immunizations

nd to focus on the importance of immunizing infants against vaccine-preventable diseases by age two. Immunizations

re one of the most important ways parents can protect their children against 14 diseases before age two, the time

hen infants and young children are most vulnerable to infectious diseases.

As of January 1998, all children born in Connecticut were enrolled in a confidential immunization tracking program

alled CIRTS. If parents have questions regarding their child's immunization record or vaccine safety, they can contact

na Guajardo, Immunization Coordinator, at 630-4251.

The Meriden Health Department offers immunization services to Meriden children Monday-Friday from 9 am-

pm. Vaccines are free for Meriden children birth through high school. Children not from Meriden (ages birth to 6)re vaccinated for free; children not from Meriden ages 7 to 19 are charged $20.00 per injection. For immunization

ppointments please call 630-4234.

ALLERGY PROGRAM APRIL 29 AT MERIDEN LIBRARYMeriden Public Library is pleased to host Dr. Denise Kearney on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin Room

or a program on "Spring Allergies." The audience will be encouraged to ask questions during the program.

Dr. Kearney joined the Center for Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology located in Waterbury and Cheshire, CT in

ugust, 2006 after completing a subspecialty fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of South

lorida, College of Medicine. She received her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical

chool and completed an internal medicine internship and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx,

ew York. She is board certified in allergy and immunology and internal medicine, and she is a member of the

merican Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and

mmunology, the Connecticut Allergy Society, the New England Allergy Society, and serves on the editorial board of

he publication Connecticut Medicine. Dr. Kearney is an attending physician at both Waterbury and St. Mary's hospi-

ls, and serves as an outpatient consultant for Midstate Medical Center in the Cheshire allergy office. Dr. Kearney, a

heshire native, is especially interested in women's medical issues, particularly bone health, nutrition and Eastern

medicine. In her free time, Dr. Kearney enjoys practicing yoga, swimming, gardening, and reading.

he program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 to reserve a

eat.

The Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club will be hosting its

3rd Annual "Oldies Dance" and dinner

The Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club wil l be hosting its 3rd Annual "Oldies Dance"

and dinner on May 2nd, starting at 6:00 pm at the Elk's Lodge in Wallingford.

All the proceeds from the Dinner Dance will benefit programs at the Ulbrich

Boys & Girls Club.

The dance will include a cash bar, a buffet dinner prepared by the "Wishing

Well" and dancing with music provide by "Local Motion". Featuring music

from the 50's and 60's and door prizes given out throughout the evening.

Tickets are $25.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. There are a

limited number of tickets, so do not wait until the last moment to buy yours.

For information or reservations, call the Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club at (203)269-7535 or go online at www.bgcawallingford.org.


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efinition of Courage

ourage Pronunciation: kurj; 48 - Webster Dictionary:

The heart; spirit; temper; disposition.

o priketh hem nature in here corages.

Chaucer.

My lord, cheer up your spirits; our foes are nigh,

nd this soft courage makes your followers faint. - Shak.

Heart; inclination; desire; will.

d such a courage to do him good. - Shak.

That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties

ith firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; boldness; resolution.

he king-becoming graces . . .

evotion, patience, courage, fortitude,have no relish of them. - Shak.

ourage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it. - Addison.

t.

o inspire with courage; to encourage.

As all of us can see, COURAGE is defined in several ways in the Dictionary. However, depending on circum-

ances, it takes courage to get through the most hardest times. I myself feel courage is defined as not having fear to

ce a challenge, but peace of mind to remember that All it takes is a dream and Courage to make it happen.

When I look up into the sky, I think about Heaven. When I see tides of the water at a calm, I think about peace.

When my feet walk land, I kneel & thank GOD for a new day. After God says to me, through the sound of silence;

You Are Welcome" , I realize through silence, GOD and his Angels can talk to us in their own way. I am given the

ourage to take 12 more steps along the shore at the beach, where the water tides meet the sand, as far as I can reach.

hen when I get my feet wet, I do not mind at all; because It reminds me I am still here standing tall.

As I spoke to Dr. William A. Petit, Jr., Dr. Petit touched my heart when he defined the meaning of courage. In his

wn words; - "I suspect that there are many definitions - l ike the one that my youngest daughter had on her FaceBook

age, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world.- M. Gandhi. I start and then stop and then re-start nearly

veryday since July 23, 2007. I hope that courage is not the lack of fear - but the ability to move forward in spite of

our fears. In moving forward you then can do as Gandhi suggested and try to be the change." - Dr. William A. Petit,.

Through so many humanitarian efforts and beliefs, it takes courage to help one another too. That is where the word

NCOURAGE comes in. If we can Encourage someone, no matter what it is, we are actually giving the gift of

ourage, a gift that they know will empower their hearts, minds and souls.

We are living in a world of unjustifiable meaning, But how can anything be justified, explained or understood.

Many say they "understand", but do they? It takes COURAGE to understand. It takes COURAGE to justify the unjus-

fiable. It takes COURAGE to explain how we truly feel inside when we are faced with the unexpected.

In today's society, we live by routine. But it is ok to break our routine once and a while and take the moment to lis-

n to the words that silence gives to us. If for one day, everyone can take the time and listen to the silence, they will

ear that time well spent by their choice, will bring an Attitude of Love.

Life presents us with challenges, detours, and stumbling blocks as we live each and every day. Wherever there's an

bstacle, that we must rise above, COURAGE helps us overcome it with an Attitude of Love.

Sometimes we may feel ourselves misguided and fully "out of sync". But when we have courage; courage makes

think. I myself have come across falls and reasons that make me cry. I've come across people who will make nega-

ve remarks to someone about me, where in the end they are sorry while I watch them cry.

But Courage brings to us a fresh new day, a chance for a new beginning, better then the day before. Every day is a

ew experience, but there is one thing to keep in mind. By having the gift of COURAGE, we can make a difference toany, no matter if the trials, trivias and unexpected are Big or Small.

This Column is in Dedication to Dr. William A. Petit, Jr.

you have any questions or requests of Maggie - please email them to [email protected]

Come To the Writing TableWritten by Carol Carbutti of Comfort Keepers of Wallingford

writing group had invited me to their weekly writing session at an assisted living facility and I found myself excited

bout the possibilities. I had no idea what to expect but I hoped the experience would challenge my creative juices. My

umerous journals and collections of creative pieces that I've laboriously saved through the years were in boxes and

ags everywhere. I attempted to rummage through them to choose what I might bring to the group to share. As I drove

p to this well appointed comfortable looking building, I fantasized about meeting a small group of elderly people who

ay not be too happy about an outsider attending their inner circle. I knew that a writing group sets up a trust within

eir fellow members and I wondered how I would fit in. The large group comfortably encircled a table in a library sit-

ng room. They were just beginning the process of passing a copy of their latest writing around the table to each

riter. When everyone had the paper in hand , the writer happily shared the idea or muse that prompted the creation of

eir piece. I was introduced and kindly accepted by being handed the latest presenter's paper. As the soft spoken elder-woman read her beautiful poem on the arrival of autumn, I was inspired by the powerful and colorful image her con-

se well appointed words had created in my mind. She was asked to read it again and many of us listened the second

me with our eyes closed and smiles slowly curling our lips. We responded to the images , thoughts, and feelings the

oem elicited from us and that sharing extended a magical band around us. We compared those images to each others

nd found a common ground. The writing wand passed gently to each member of the group, who were given great

spect for their writing attempts Our creative fancy was tickled that day and when we all had completed our journey

ound the table, we were assured we would be welcomed by this group of comrads next week.

Seniors need to exercise their minds and spirit often in order to participate in the healthy aging process. Search your

nior resources such as libraries, senior centers, assisted living facilities, adult education , community colleges, on-

ne, and friends for writing groups to join. Another possibility would be to organize a writing group of your own.

Whatever creative venture you seek to participate in , it will help to keep you young, thinking and interacting.

Spring 2009 Golf Leagues of Wallingfordhe Spring 2009 Golf Leagues of Wallingford start on Thursday, April 16. The AM golf league runs for 10 weeks end-

g on June 18. Starting times begin at 9AM. The PM league runs for 16 weeks ending on July 30. Starting times

egin at 4:15PM. The nine-hole, coed, adult golf leagues, held at the Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford, highlight fun

pecial events with prizes and an awards gathering at the end of both leagues. The leagues have no set foursomesncouraging new playing partners each week. Organizational meetings will take place on Thursday, April 9 at 9AM for

e AM league and 4:15PM for the PM at the Tradition Golf Club. Fees for the leagues include green fees, carts and

izes. The fee for the AM league is $235 for residents, $240 for non-residents, $120 for Tradition Season Pass hold-

s. The fee for the PM league is $370 for residents, $375 for non-residents, $190 for Tradition Season pass holders.

nrollment is limited to the first 36 golfers. For more information please call Elaine Doherty at 203. 265.7349

Easter Plant Saleponsored by Lincoln Middle School PTSL

ulips Daffodils Hyacinths, Easter Lilies, Colored Lilies, Hydrangea, Azaleas, Mums

aturday April 11th 2009 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

conceive that the land belongs to a vast family of which many are dead, few are living, and countless numbers

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Childhood Lead PoisoningA Resource for Child Care Providers

What Can I Do To Prevent Lead PoisoningOf Children In My Care?

Child care facilities (in the home or center) must obtain and maintaina day care license.Licensed facilities must be in compliance with Lead Poisoning andPrevention laws.

Where Is Lead Found?Lead paint may be found in doors, doorframes, window areas, porches,

fences, and stairs.

Soil and dust can become contaminated with lead.

Some ethnic and home remedies and imported cosmetics may contain lead.

Does Nutrition Impact Lead Absorption?Lead fools the body into thinking it is iron, calcium, or zinc.

So offer children foods high in iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin C.

Lead is absorbed more quickly on an empty stomach.

How Can I Advise Parents?Have children tested for lead poisoning at 1 and 2 years of age.

Feed children healthy diets

Keep children away from potentially leaded environments-at

home and at play.

For more information contact the WallingfordHealth Department, 294-2065.

CT DPH, Day Care Licensing 860-509-8045

CT DPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

Program 860-509- 7745

Programs and Events from Wallingford Public LibraryAdventure, nostalgia, health, entertainment, education and a superb collection of popular fiction, nonfiction, reference

materials, newspapers and magazines await you at the Wallingford Public Library this month. All of our programs are

free and open to the public. Please contact the l ibrary for more information: 203-365-6754 or

www.wallingford.lioninc.org

Explore Peru: Amazon and the Andes, on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.

Whether you are an armchair traveler or you've got your bags packed and ready to go, don't miss this month's travel pro-

gram. Guest speaker Javier Chung is a native Peruvian who has been a tour organizer of adventure, eco-tours, and spe-

cialty travel to Latin America. Join us for a presentation on traveling to the Amazon and the Andes: what to expect and

how to budget and schedule the trip of a lifetime!

Wallingford 1930's: A Look back through the Camera: Saturday, April 11th at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room

A DVD presentation of an original 16mm film featuring Wallingford residents and local businesses such as Jones

Auto Sales, First National Bank, Wallingford Bank and Trust, Jack's Texaco, Rose's Bus Service and local schools and

churches. Maybe you or your loved ones are captured on film! Come and see if you can identify the people and places

from Wallingford's past!

HEALTH PROGRAMSLunch & Learn: Got Balance? Tuesday, April 7th at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room

Masonicare and the Wallingford Public Library present: Got Balance? with Marc Risigo, Senior Occupational Therapist,

Masonic Health Center. Join us for a complimentary light lunch and learn how a serious fall can negatively impact func-

tion, confidence, and quality-of-life. Information on fall prevention, including simple balance strategies, will be dis-

cussed. Please make your reservation by contacting the Library. Dessert and a Doc with MidState Medical Center:

Staying Abreast of Your Breast Cancer Risk, Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Kathy Clements, RN and Rajani Nadkarni, MD present an important program on women's health. Are you at risk for

breast cancer? Would you know if you were? Dr. Nadkarni and Kathy Clements will discuss the hereditary factors that

put women at risk for breast cancer. They will give an overview of MidState's Risk Assessment Clinics, which help

identify high-risk women in the Community, thus enabling them to take steps toward prevention. Please contact the

Library to register. Refreshments will be served.

Special Collection of Art Books for Sale

The Wallingford Public Library Association will sponsor a special book sale featuring items donated from the estate of

Betti A. McLaughlin on Saturday, April 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the library's Collins Meeting Room. Books

on art, artists, creating art, children's art projects, photography, poetry, entertainment and movies, classics, laminated

prints and more will be for sale. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Wallingford Public Library. For more infor-

mation please contact the library, 203-265-6754.

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS AT THE

WALLINGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY

For more information or to register for programs stop by

or call the Children's Library at: 284-6436.

T-Bone Monday April 20th 7:00p.m.

Join us for a fun evening of music with T-Bone. Learn

all about recycling, through music and fun activities, and

why it's so important. T-Bone's performances are full of

energy and participatory "full contact entertainment" that

will have you clapping and singing along with the music.

T-Bone has a great line-up of songs that illustrate the

importance of recycling and he will show us what amaz-

ing things you can make from recycled trash. This pro-

gram is being funded by the Wallingford Recycling

Committee. No tickets or registration needed, just bring

your dancing feet.

Kamishibai Stories with Dianne Clouet

Wednesday, April 22 7:00p.m.

Join us as we welcome Dianne Clouet who wil l share the

art of Kamishibai storytelling with families. Kamishibai

is a special form of Japanese storytelling told through

words and art. Dianne Clouet is an elementary school

teacher from Vermont who will introduce this very spe-

cial art form to elementary school age children. Kids in

grades K-5 and their parents are welcome to join us at

the library for an evening of Japanese storytelling. This

is a registered program.

"Trash into Treasures" with Doreen Zaback

Thursday, April 23rd 1:30p.m.

Families with elementary school age children are invited

to a special program on recycling with Doreen Zaback,

Resource Recovery Coordinator for the town of

Wallingford. Ms. Zaback will talk about what can be

recycled and why it is so important. A special craft activity will follow the program as kids will turn "trash into

treasures" by recycling every day objects during this craft

project. This is a registered program.

SPRING STORYTIME UPDATE:

Our Spring storytime schedule has been extended

through the week of May 18.

ITTY BITTY BABIES

Thursday, March 26th-April 16th at 1:30p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd-May 21st at 10:30a.m.

MOTHER GOOSE

Registered: Monday, March 23rd-May 18th (there will

be no Mother Goose on Monday, March 30th

or Monday April 27th) at 1:30p.m.

Drop-in: Tuesday, March 24th-May 19th (there will be

no Mother Goose on Tuesday, March 31st) at 6:30p.m

Wednesday, March 25th-May 20th at 10:00a.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMETuesday, March 24th-May 19th at 10:00a.m.

Wednesday, March 25th-May 20th at 1:30p.m.

Thursday, March 26th-May 21st at 6:30p.m.

VOLUNTEERSWALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA is looking for VOL-

UNTEERS for our annual April vacation Be Water Safe

program. Volunteers need to be available April 20-24th

either in the morning 8:45AM-noon, or in the evening

6:15-7:45PM. Volunteers must be 13 years old, comfort-

able in the water and have come in and completed a vol-

unteer application. This is a great way to help your com-

munity and earn community service hours! Call Pam

VanderWeele 203 269 4497 x 20 for more information.

uburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the

reets after them. ~Bill Vaughn, quoted in Jon Winokur, The Portable

urmudgeon, 1987


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COMFORT KEEPERSWALLINGFORD

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North Haven Garden Club Special Event: May Market

The North Haven Garden Club will have the Annual May Market Saturday,

May 9, 2009 9:00-12:00 on the North Haven Town Green. In case of rain,

the event will be held at the North Haven Congregational Church Carroll

Hall. The May Market features perennial plants, herbs, garden treasures,

Neal Peckham's geraniums grown at the North Haven Middle School

Greenhouse student gardeners.as well as having local artisans on site. May

Market Chairperson is Roberta Hillinski.

North Haven Garden Club is a member of The Federated Garden Clubs

of Connecticut, Inc and National Garden Clubs, Inc.Photo by Ellie Tessmer ?Bleeding Heart'

May Market

The Washington Middle School PT held a Kiss-A-Goat fundraiser for

Students and Teachers. Show above are the three lucky winners from left

to right are Ms. Zak (Music), Mr. Maratea (6th Grade Math), Ms. Mc

Cluskey. Fun was held by all. The goats of honor were May and June. Mr.

Maratea is shown below puckering up

Kiss A Goat????

Nancy Ballek was the featured speaker at the March 10th meeting of the

Wallingford Garden Club.

Balleks family has owned a farm in East Haddam since the 1660s. The

Ballek Garden Center is at the heart of the farm and she came to the meet-

ing with great ideas on gardening in h armony with nature. She shared ideas

on companion plantings and garden plants that will attract buttterflies and

hummingbirds.

Some of Balleks favorite plants included hellebores, or Christmas cactus,

jasmine and daphne, a verbena scented shrub. More favorites of this avidgardener were heuchera and tiarella, companion plants that will thrive

because deer dont enjoy them but butterflies and hummingbirds are attract-

ed to their flowers.

Ballek encouraged gardeners to plant herbas as companion plants to flow-

ers because the herbs will repel insects. For instance, lavendar is a good

companion to rose bushes because insects and deer do not enjoy lavendar.

Ballek also suggested that more gardeners plant edibles into their flower

gardens and everyone should try to grow lettuce because the average head

of lettuce travels 2,500 miles to the grocery store.

Ballek also presented a slide show of what she termee great gardens of

Connecticut as well as favorites that she has vistied in New York,

Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and British Columbia. She encouraged every-

one to grow their own great garden not only for your own enjoyment but

also for your children and grandchildren to enjoy.

Vital Garden Information

AVE THE DATE - Meriden YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY April 18thn Saturday, April 18, the Meriden YMCA invites the Meriden community to participate in

MCA Healthy Kids Day, the nation's largest health day for children and families. YMCA

ealthy Kids Day includes fun, engaging and creative activities for children and families and pro-

otes year-long wellness and healthy living.

The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Meriden YMCA 110 West Main Street

Meriden. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include fitness classes and

monstrations for kids such as Zumba Kids and karate, face painting, free Amber Alert ID cards,

d much more.

For more information call the Meriden YMCA at 235-6386 or visit www.meridenymca.org

OME & ENJOY FREE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT THE MERI-

EN PUBLIC LIBRARY DURINGSCHOOLVACATION WEEK.n Monday, April 13th at 11:00 AM. we will be presenting "Circus Suitcase". A program that

ends circus games, improvisation, storytelling, puppetry and music. Watch as Jake Weinstein

wraps one circus surprise after another to discover more and more fun. This program is open to

ildren of all ages. FREE tickets are available in the Children's Library.

On Tuesday, April 14th at 11:00 AM. Meet author Teresa Butler and listen to her read her book

imon Says", a book about sharing. You will also be able to purchase books. This program is

en to children ages 4 & up.

tention Tweens: A movie based on Stephanie Meyer's series will be showing at 2:00 PM. on

Tuesday, April 14th. Come and enjoy this newly released movie on our big screen with surround

sound. Bring a clear drink and we will provide the popcorn.

For more information call the Meriden Public Library Children's Room at (203) 630-6347.

Ben Franklin before School ProgramMeriden Family Resource Center is now accepting registrations for the 2009-2010 Before School

Program at Ben Franklin School. This program is open to children in Kindergarten through Grade

5. We offer a sliding scale and sibling discounts. We provide homework assistance, reading time

and quiet games or activities from 7:00am until 8:30am. This program is offered to Ben Franklin

students only. To register or for more information, please call 238-2316.

WALLINGFORD JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB

TO HOST ALUMNAE TEA TO CELEBRATE

55th ANNIVERSARYDo you remember wearing your best dress, hat, and gloves to a Wallingford Junior Woman's Club

event? It's time to put them on again to celebrate WJWC's 55th Anniversary.

WJWC alumnae are invited to attend a 55th Anniversary Tea hosted by WJWC and the

Wallingford Public Library on April 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the library's community room.

There will be a brief presentation, and scrapbooks, past presidents' press books, and awards will be

on display. The WJWC silver tea service will be used and light refreshments will be served.

Attendees are asked to bring their

favorite tea cup.

Past Juniors are especially encour-

aged to attend as current members

look forward to renewing friendships

with the women who have been such

a large part of the club's rich history.

Women who are interested in learn-

ing more about WJWC are encour-

aged to attend. The tea is free and

open to the public.For more information or to reply,

please contact Gloria Horbaty, 55th

Anniversary Tea Chairwoman, at

269-5909.

The Wallingford Junior Woman's

Club (WJWC) is a 501(c) (3) tax-

exempt organization, and a member

of the Connecticut Junior Women,

Inc. www.cjw.org. WJWC was

incorporated in 1954 and promotes

educational, philanthropic, communi-

ty service work and provides its

members with opportunities for per-

sonal enrichment, leadership and

social interaction. WJWC projects

include the annual Townwide

Spelling Bee; the Children's GameArea at Celebrate Wallingford; co-

sponsoring Candidate's Forum with

the League of Women Voters; adopt-

ing a local family during the holi-

days; and providing rehearsal snacks

for the Wallingford Symphony

Orchestra. In addition, WJWC has

participated in and donated to several

state projects overseen by CJW,

including the current state project,

Covenant to Care for Children, Inc.,

which provides direct assistance to

Connecticut children who are

neglected, abused or at-risk. Any

Wallingford woman age 18 or older

who is interested in learning more

about Wallingford Juniors may callKathy Schave at 949-1638.


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Barbara Bruce wins five awards at the Fedearated Garden Club Flower

Show. Barbara is the vice-president of the Wallingford Garden Club and

she won 4 first place awards and a second place award for her displays at

the annual Fllwer Show held by The Federated Garden Clubs Of

Connecticut, Inc..

Bruce won first prize, a blue ribbon, for a capsule table deasign, a one

place setting tabled with appropriate design. She took second place, a red

ribbon, for an Alfresco buffet table, a six person buffet table she decorated

with red dishes, a red and white table cloth and a red and green flower

arrangement. She also received three first place blue ribbons for horticul-

ture branches she entered, a Norway spruce, a blue prince holly, and a gold

thread cypress.She is show above with a first place ribbon for this one place setting table

design she created for the Federated garden Clubs of Connecticuts Flower

Show in Hartford.

Garden Club Winner

MERIDEN'S TRAPROCK RIDGELANDS: LANDSCAPES OF NATIONAL

SIGNIFICANCE" APRIL 28 AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARYMeriden Public Library will be hosting the slide presentation and lecture "Meriden's Traprock Ridgelands: Landscapes

f National Significance" by Dr. Peter LeTourneau on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm in the Griffin Room.

The traprock ridges attain their most spectacular expression in the Meriden area where magnificent cliffs tower over

e lowlands and drop precipitously down to steep talus slopes and wind-riffled lakes and ponds. Once protected by

rtue of their steep slopes and poor agricultural soils, the ridges are increasingly impacted by residential and commer-

al development, utilities infrastructure, and quarrying. The ridgelands are important natural resources, providing

pen space, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and critical water supplies. Functioning as "sky islands", the

aprock ridges preserve critical natural areas in the densely populated Connecticut Valley.

In many ways, the Traprock Ridgelands have never been better managed, but at the same time increasing pressures

om land development and earth materials industries threaten to further fragment and reduce the integrity of, what is

guably, southern New England's most important green corridor. The Traprock Ridgelands are, by any measure, land-

apes of national significance, deserving of a coordinated effort to preserve and protect these vanishing resources.

The program is free and all are invited. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 to reserve a

at.

LENTEN THOUGHTSent is often thought of as a time of darkness. Perhaps we should see it as a period where God's Light shines on our

ark ways-letting it illuminate those habits that need reforming and letting His light and Love help us to re-form our

oughts, deeds and desires. A time to resist telling God what we want Him to do and ask Him to shine His light and

ve to re-form our hearts and clear away the dark areas.

Corinthians 2: 1116

Often God uses nature to speak to us and we can take inspiration from qualities of the world around us. An example

the rose:

The rose rises above its thorny branch to bloom in splendor of beauty and fragrance and has become the symbol of

ve. Just as Christ poured forth divine Love while crowned with thorns, may we rise above the thorny times in our

ves with a heart of love and be thankful that thorn bushes can bear roses. - Dorothy Gonick

Veterans Pension Benefit Program Offers Aid for In-Home Careubmitted by Carol Carbutti, Owner of Comfort Keepers of Wallingford

oo many times seniors will forego recommended care because the expense is more than the senior can manage. For

ome, though, there may be an untapped funding source that can create the resources needed to fund in-home care. If

ou or family member is a veteran, or the surviving spouse of a veteran, you or they may be eligible for funding

rough the Aid & Attendance special pension. If the veteran served 90 consecutive days of active military duty with at

ast one day during a U.S. declared war, the veteran or spouse is already partially qualified for the program if they are

5 years or older.

The Aid & Attendance special pension is an often-over-looked VA pension benefit. This pension addresses the

eeds of veterans or their surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of someone to assist them with eating,

athing, dressing or other needs (activities of daily living). Often another member of the family is providing this care

ving and their daily and hourly efforts can be paid for by this benefit.

ncourage your friends and family members who meet the initial criteria to contact the nearest county Veterans

dministration office or my Comfort Keepers Office at 203-697-1030 for more information on this program. Once all

aperwork is submitted, approved, and the veteran or spouse begins receiving benefits, Comfort Keepers can provide

e level of in-home care that has allowed so many to live comfortably in the privacy of their own homes. This process

time consuming and may take months to complete but a retroactive check will be sent i f you are approved.

etermining if you or a loved one is eligible for this added monthly income for the rest of your life is a very worth-

hile effort on your part.

Number 9 - Connecticut's Premier Beatles Tribute Band Upcoming Event9/09 - Sat - Smokin' With Chris Restaurant - Southington, CT - 8:30-11:30pm

Tradition Golf Club - Ladies Saturday 18 hole leaguepening Day Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Interested in a guaranteed tee time every Saturday morning? Want to meet

llow lady golfers and enjoy the outdoors and camaraderie? Join us on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00, at the Traditions

lub House, 37 Harrison Rd., Wlfd for a brief meeting and a complimentary continental breakfast. For those interested

there will be game play after the meeting - 4 best ball tournament. Contact Traci Canavan at 203-481-4927 or tccana-

[email protected] if you are interested.

Easter Dinner: GENEROSITY Makes It Happen"urkey, ham, and all the trimmings will be enjoyed be everyone at the annual holiday Easter dinner, noon to 2:00 PM,

aster Sunday, at the First Congregational Church, 23 South Main St., Wallingford. The dinner, sponsored by Parents

Kids Foundation, Inc. and the church, is free and open to all who want to spend the day with others. Transportation

ill be provided to those needing rides. Meals and visits will also be delivered to the homebound.These dinners happen every Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter and are fully dependent on donations of food, time

nd money to be successful. In addition to the dinner at the church, meals and visits are also delivered to the home-

ound and others in Wallingford, Cheshire and Meriden, unable to participate in the dinner at the church.

At each holiday, we "adopt" children and adults with AIDS, some folks who are differently abled, those who are

one, nursing home residents without family and other entire families as we learn of their particular circumstances.

We provide them with food, clothes and gifts as we are able. We write cards and send letters to cheer people. It is

credible to be part of this effort and to see all the good that comes when people give and share.

As this effort has become so large, it is necessary for us to collect food and other items as early as possible. We are

need of everything. Individuals and businesses that would like to volunteer their time, talents, food, gifts, money or

rvices are encouraged to call Nancy Freyberg at Parents & Kids Foundation, Inc., 284-8299. Together we make it

etter for everyone!

1th Annual Walk for Autism and 3rd Annual Run for AutismMay 3rd. at Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford, CT

The CT Autism Spectrum Resource Center, (ASRC), is hosting their 11th Annual Walk for Autism, and 3rd Annual

un for Autism on Sunday, May 3rd. Both events will take place on the Choate Rosemary Hall Campus in

Wallingford, CT.

ASRC is a family run, non profit organization that serves individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their family

embers, and the professionals who work with them.

The organization was established 15 years ago due to lack of services for children and adults on the autism spec-

um. Today, ASRC offers programs such as support groups for parents, teens, and adults, educational workshops for

rofessionals, workshops for teens and adults on the autism spectrum, recreational and socialization programs for chil-

ren, teens and adults, mentoring and transitional programs. ASRC has been an integral force behind advocating for

rvices for those with ASD.

Autism is a neurological disorder. Ten years ago 1 in every 10,000 individuals were diagnosed with an autism spec-

um disorder. Today, it is 1 in every 150. There is no known cause, and no cure. Services that address the needs of

e autism community are crucial, and are limited at this time.

Come join us at the Walk and post picnic, preceded by a 5K Run. High School students can gain community service

ours by participating in the Run. For additional information about our Walk/Run you can go to www.asrcwalk.kin-

ra.org or Call 203 265-7717.

Sheehan World Language Department

The Sheehan World Language Department is very proud to select Christina

Craig as its Spotlight Student. Christina is a very conscientious and dedicated

student. She is currently enrolled in Italian II and her passion for the languag

is demonstrated in both her enthusiasm and ambition to improve her skills out-

side of the classroom. Her personal commitment to the study of Italian has

allowed her to rapidly increase both her oral and written expression. Christin

has recently expressed an interest in assisting other students of Italian with

their studies which, once again, exhibits her desire to go above and beyond

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Lynn Fisher, Staci Roy and Kristina Kosnoff, three members of the Board

of Directors of the Meriden Arts Council (MAC) attended a statewide

local arts agency peer-to-peer conference, Achieving Cultural

Leadership, that was held at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center in

Meriden on Tuesday March 24th. Representatives of 25 Local Arts

Agencies from all over the state were brought together by John Cusano

of the Ct Commission on Culture and Tourism (CCT) for a session of

brainstorming, and to devise methods and approaches to advance their

capacity to deliver cultural leadership. Some of the topics discussed

were Building Audiences, Working with little or no staff, Creative

Economy and Using todays Technology. In order to break up the day

and remind everyone why they got involved in the arts, Shakesperience

Productions, Inc, put on two brief audience participation skits. The

day ended with a reflective reading of Robert Frosts poem Mending

Wall by Alfred Mueller from the Meriden Poetry Society.

The CCT Local Arts Agency (LAA) Cultural Leadership grant program

supports LAAs as local / regional allies of the Commission. Through

this program, CCT is developing a network of committed LAAs who are

helping to develop a statewide culture & tourism infrastructure to more

effectively serve Connecticuts citizens. Participation in the LAA

program has enabled MAC to create and maintain their online regional

arts and cultural event calendar. This year they plan to focus on

building an online directory of artists and organizations, which can be

a valuable community resource.

Meriden Arts Council

31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festivaly Ernie Larsen

m starting to write this on the first day of spring, well let me tell you, I hope the weather gets a lot warmer before

Meriden's premier event, the Meriden Daffodil Festival. It's about 30F outside right now and could go as low as 20F or

ss tonight, brrrrr..well, it did get pretty chilly last night but yesterday, Saturday the 21st was really nice, sunny,

ut still only in the 40's; what I call the New Englander's bible, well some of us anyway, the Old Farmer's Almanac,

egged it right when it predicted cloudy and cool weather for today. I thought I'd just check ahead - for April 25-30

he Festival is on April 25 and 26th) the fabled yellow covered tome is predicting sunny and warm weather. Sure hope

o, it'll be a good thing for everyone, the 30 plus non-profit food vendors from the area many who use the Silver Fork

ood tent as their major fundraiser for the year, the talented crafters from all over the eastern seaboard displaying their

nique creations, be it a hand made Adirondack chair or some local honey or a pair of knitted baby booties, maybe a

ever sign for the front lawn or a new mirror for the bathroom, well whatever it is these crafter never cease to amaze

me with their cleverness. Then their the thousands who come to either participate or just enjoy watching Daffodils on

arade the annual marching extravaganza through the park; and of course those who make it a yearly pilgrimage for

he music, three stages of continuous entertainment with an entree to please every musical palate. And I'd be remiss notmentioning the Business Expo on the tennis courts sponsored by Meriden's exuberant Chamber of Commerce, high-

ghting local companies and firms starting on Friday and wrapping up on Sunday. And, oh yes, the children, Theater of

he Trees, kid's free entertainment Saturday and Sunday and the ever popular amusement rides. All this among the

00,001 blooming daffodils in historic Hubbard Park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic places. All of

hese events benefit from good weather and if the O.F.A. prediction holds, this years event will be second to none

ased on what the Daffodil Committee has been planning for long before the beginning of the New Year.

And this year especially, people deserve some good times, with all that's been going on with the economy, financial

rm hi-jinks, along with being held hostage almost every week with a snowstorm, it's time for a break; the Daffodil

estival offers just that, a respite from the real world, if only for a few hours and for the most part i t offers many free

vents. The entertainment, parade, Business Expo have no admission and there is free parking and shuttle service

irectly to the heart of Hubbard Park so you can start having fun as soon as you arrive; when you disembark from the

huttle and start walking into the Festival proper you'll be serenaded by one of the talented bands playing their hearts

ut on the Jeff Crooms Welcome Stage and there's plenty more from where that came from. Remember for complete

stings of entertainment head for your computer and www.daffodilfest.com for the most up to date information on the

estival, this interactive site has tons of information and is updated continuously to keep everyone abreast of latest

affodil Festival - no computer, give the Department of Recreation a call, (203) 630-4259.

So let's review where and when, in less than 30 days the first events of "Daffodil Week" commence. On Saturday

pril 18 the Daffodil Festival committee hosts Connecticut's Largest Tag Sale under the Festival tent: over 100 vendors

isplaying and offering their treasures for sale. The same day, the 18th, a fishing derby for children takes place at

Mirror Lake, tentatively scheduled from 10: AM until noon - youngsters are encouraged to bring their own tackle,

though a very limited number of rods will be available as well as bait - there is no charge to participate and prizes

ill be awarded, you don't even have to catch a fish to win a prize. For sports fans, the weekend of Saturday and

unday April 18 and 19 is designated 'Sports Weekend' in Hubbard Park. Meriden's own Beat the Street boxing club

osts a series of amateur boxing matches; there is a nominal admission fee for this event with all proceeds turned back

the club to encourage the sport. On Sunday the action kicks off with the 8th Annual Meriden Rotary Club 5K Road

ace. And maintaining tradition, the Festival reverts back to its roots hosting the selection of Little Miss Daffodil and

er Honor Escort, Wednesday evening April 22nd. The Business Expo begins with a business to business opening on

riday the 24th and the annual springtime extravaganza, the 31st annual Meriden Daffodil Festival, a party so big it

kes two weekends to make it all happen, opens at 10:00 AM on April 25th. Shuttle buses begin at 9:00 AM from all

cations.

This year, the Festival is truly a Meriden and Connecticut homegrown event; all the musical entertainment has either

Meriden or Connecticut connection, from Meriden's own inimitable troubadour Frank Critelli to local talent gone

ationwide, the Alternate Routes; The Bad Reps, a trio of politicos featuring Speaker of the Ct. House of

epresentatives, Chris Donovan, looking to enhance their image through music, with three stages of continuous music

will be difficult to choose which group to enjoy; the ever popular Manchurians on the band shell stage or the crowd

leasing Zydeco Hogs in the food tent or one of the newcomers, Bird and Boys on the Welcome Stage. For you salsa

vers, Jesus Pagan will rock the house in the Silver Fork Food tent while one of my favorites, with their loyal follow-

ng, The River Street Band takes the band shell stage. This year the festival is getting greener; a troop of local Boy

couts will collect all recyclable cans and bottles and maintain the cleaning of tables in the Silver Fork Food Tent - the

oop will realize the profits of turning in the cans/bottles for their deposit value and importantly receive a lesson in

ommunity involvement through this major volunteer effort. And again this year, food vendors are encouraged to use

iodegradable food service items - with one of the major food suppliers expanding the availability of same to make this

truly environmentally friendly event.

And that's not all on Saturday evening when the sun sets over East peak, a spectacular fireworks display lights the

ky over Castle Craig. This exhibit draws ooohs and aaahs from those in the park and other spots in Meriden. For those

the surrounding towns, this display is visible from Southington, Cheshire, and Berlin. And on Sunday, the

estival continues, a fun-filled weekend in historic Hubbard Park.

So, are you ready to party? This winter was really a doozy - get out to the Festival, check out the crafts,

njoy some of that great fair food and just relax and listen to the music amidst the 600,001 daffodils in historic

ubbard Park. Come on out, join your family, friends and neighbors; enjoy a day having fun, forget about

hat's been going on for a few hours.

The Committee has planned activities that will entertain, sustain and amaze. A weekend filled with food,

owers, fireworks and fun. Hope to see you at Meriden's premier event, the Meriden Daffodil Festival, April 25

nd 26th 2009, in historic Hubbard Park. Saturday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

or more information www.daffodilfest.com or the Meriden Parks and Recreation (203) 630-4259.

22ND ANNUAL "DAFFODILS ON PARADE"he 22nd Annual "Daffodils on Parade" will take place on Saturday, April 25th at 11:30AM. The parade is one

f the main features of the 31st Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival, which takes place on Saturday, April 25th

0:00AM-9:00PM) and Sunday, April 26th(10:00AM-5:00PM) at beautiful Hubbard Park. The theme of this

ear's parade is "The Music in Me," and participants will be singing & dancing from the start at Castle Drive,

own West Main Street, into Hubbard Park and around Mirror Lake.

"Daffodils on Parade" has been very fortunate over the years to have the creative participation of the central

onnecticut community, and this year will be no exception. Numerous local businesses, civic groups, and com-

unity organizations will be ready to go. Marching bands, highlighted by representative units from the four

eriden secondary schools, will be tuned up and looking to entertain. Dignitaries such as Little Miss Daffodil

Honor Escort, veterans' groups, honor guards, beauty queens, and many local politicians will be decked out in

iffy attire. The usual parade notables like jugglers & clowns will also be in attendance, as well as special

ppearances from Spiderman, Captain America, and Ronald McDonald.

What really makes the parade unique are the many floats gracing the route and the tremendous enthusiasm

splayed by the hundreds of student marchers. Floats require a great deal of effort to design, build, and utilize,

ut they truly are sights to behold. The festival committee is extremely grateful to the schools & community

oups that will invest the t ime necessary to create them. The committee is equally grateful to our public &

arochial school administrators, teachers, parents, and students who inject such liveliness into the event. There

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