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Contined from Page 11 Look at what they all do for US as one union of Citizens in America, citizens that are human beings. The Statue of Liberty is more than a symbol of what America stands for. Just looking at Miss. Liberty, somehow you can hear the words - friendship, freedom, peace and unity. On Ellis Island, The Great Wall, our backs should never be against that wall. That wall represents the courage of our ancestors and why they came to America; to establish the American Dream by settling to their destination of location, land and build a home, employment and freedom for their family and generations following. That Great Wall of Honor represents Family Unity. Until you take the trip to NYC, get on the Ferry to Miss. Liberty then to Miss. Ellis Island, it is there that you will clearly understand what The United States of America is and what it took to gain our freedom stemming back from our ancestors and those who fought for the birth of America. It is there you will understand why we need to continue to support our Military, Fire Fighters, Legislators and our Red Cross and most of all, each other. Together we will remain United and we will rise above anything and everything. Just look at the smile on the Statue of Miss. Liberty, look at the names on The Great Wall, look at Ground Zero and remember through all the wars America has battled, through all the economical changes, through everything America has faced, we rose above and remained by standing United together just by listening to the needs of others. This trip was not only a learning experience, but a lesson learned as well. I want to say Thank you to Dag Middle School, Mrs. Fig and the students at Dag for asking me to go on this trip. Most of all, thank you to my son Tommy. I knew there was a reason he was born on the 4th of July. All of you made my wish come true, but all of you, including myself, learned something very valuable on this trip. That value is what it means to be a citizen of The United States of America. Today's youth is tomorrow's future. As generations of families grow, what we do today to make a difference, are changes that today's youth will lead tomorrow for generations to come. Mostly, let's not forget our bus driver who got us there in the traffic jams that day - thanks John, you got us there and home safe! What a guy he is. *This column is dedicated to The United States of America, our Towns and State Legislators who dedicate themselves to do what is right for the people, CAR and The Legislative/Political Affairs Committee Members, Our Military, Police and Fire Fighters, EMT's, Hospital Workers and Medical Professionals, our United States Veterans and our Red Cross; Our Educators, Mrs. Fig and the students and staff of Dag Middle School in Wallingford. Most of all, GOD, for In God I Trust!
Cessa - Cool as a Cucumber!
Photo by Jo-Anne Barrett
Trail Dedication
Trail Dedication The Wallingford Land Trust held the dedication for the new trail and signs at Fresh Meadows Land Trust Property. The trail starts at Jeremy Woods Road cul-de-sac off of Schoolhouse Road. Eagle Scout Matt Comrie of Troop 5 planned and implemented a new trail, information kiosk and a special log bench in the Hemlock Grove. Members of Troop 5 assisted Matt with this project. Wallingford Land Trust website: www.wallingfordlandtrust.org. Photo: by Ellie Tessmer of WLT President David Ellis presenting Matt Comrie with a machete to cut the ribbon for the new trail.
Gardeners Market
10th Year for the Gardeners Market The Wallingford Garden Club and Wallingford Center Inc presents the 2009 Gardener’s Market Saturday mornings 9:00-12:00 from July 11th to Sept 12th at the Railroad Station Green, routes 5 and 150. Offered will be plants, flowers, produce, baked items, food, crafts, artisans and other goodies. Gardening advice and plant clinic from Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and UCONN Master Gardeners are available. Check out www.wallingfordgardenersmarket.com. for detailed information. New this year will be the Gambardella’s Wholesale Fish Market with fresh seafood. Special vendors for produce are: Skip D’Albero of Tancreti Farm with vegetables, cut flowers and jam; Mary Beth Draghi of Little Acres Farms with fruits and vegetables; Shirley Lagerstrom of Gardening for Old Times Sake with vegetables and flower arrangements; Brenda Trumpold of Bittersweet Hollow Farm with eggs, vegetables, breads; Sal Geremia of Geremia’s Gardens & Farms with fruit, veggies and plants; Whitney Caporaso of Bodhichitta Farms with organic vegetables, mushrooms, maple syrup, and flowers; Carrie DiMartino with veggies, Wade Elmer with fresh cut flowers and honey; Justin Knickerbocker of Leavenworth Farm with maple syrup; Bettina Vossbrinck with fruit/veggies, plants and baked goods. The Golitkos will be having breakfast sandwiches and home fries. Entertainment by the Wallingford Brass Quintet. Photo: by Linda Wooster of Sunflower Garden Stone by George Wooster