The People's Press May 2010 Issue

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Get Happy With It!

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Sarah is welcoming home her little sister, Emily. They are both loved so much by Grandma Beth!

Wallingford Fireworks - A Reflection By Andy Reynolds Having been raised in Wallyworld - my family attended the fireworks every year. It is one of my fondest memories. When I was really young, my family - all 8 of us piled in the car and went. This is when they still allowed that fold up seat in the back of the car as there was no way all of us would fit otherwise. As we grew older, we all went on our own but there is one reflection I would like to share from that time. It's about a truckload of friends, at least 15 of us piled in together. Right before the show the Bay City Rollers came on the radio singing the one hit wonder "Saturday Night." We all screamed along with the song and all of the folks gathered enjoyed our wonderful melodies NOT! Geeze - I think I just dated myself but let's just say I was 5 when it happened or maybe not. Even later on in life - the fireworks changed to date night! I loved taking dates to the fireworks. The romance of it all. Finding that nice quiet spot and cuddling while fireworks went off in the air and in my heart. Sappy - I know.

But the most important reflections of the Wallingford fireworks were and are in the eyes of children and yes, adults as well, as the show went off. It's one of the few days of the year that all boundaries would come down. Blankets right next to each other with people you didn't know but by the end of the night you were friends. Snacks and drinks being shared by all. Laughter and joy across the entire field and of course the chorus of oooos and ahhhhs heard as far away as Hartford. It's not just about the celebration of our history. It's a celebration of Wallingford. A celebration of the community we all share. A night when all of us are gathered as one - family and friends alike. But now as you know the fireworks are in danger of not taking place this year. Like so many towns and cities across the nation - economic realities have struck hard and Wallingford is no different. That does not and should not mean that the fireworks should end. An effort has started to save the fireworks. You can help by becoming a part of it. Your company can help by being a part of it. Look inside this issue for the information you need. It would be so sad if the reflections ended this year and that special time of community went away. I sincerely believe that we can make the fireworks happen but only if we work together. It's up to all of us. Please help.


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