Wallingford and Meriden Town News and Fun - September
Mayor’s Corner - Meriden
Dear Friends,
Let me begin by offering my sympathy and condolences to Chris and Sarah Bourdon on the untimely passing of their son Noah. My heart goes out to Chris, Sarah, and their family. Chris is the recreation director for the City of Meriden and has had a positive impact on the lives of so many Meriden children. May God give you strength and courage and bless both of you.
I hope you are relaxed from an enjoyable summer. With fall on the horizon, our children have headed back to clean schools and enthusiastic teachers. For many students, this was the first day at a new school, and for our kindergarten students this was their actual first day of school. I wish all the students, parents, teachers, and staff a successful and enjoyable school year. Best of Luck!!!
As you drive around the City, you can’t help noticing some exciting changes and new additions. Whether it is the new Castle View Plaza on West Main Street, the future home of AutoZone on Cook Avenue, the preparation work for a new Burger King and Walgreens Plaza on East Main Street, the new Starbucks/Cold Stone Creamery Plaza on South Broad Street, the Borders renovations at Westfield Shoppingtown, or Webster Insurance on Preston Avenue, Meriden is continuing to attract new businesses and quality developments.
We also will begin HUB demolition in late October and are making good progress on the linear trail by Red Bridge in South Meriden. While the housing market might have cooled, it is still very active in the City of Meriden. We continue to recruit new quality single family homes to our city. Drive by Cobblestone on Yale Avenue, Preston Woods on Preston Avenue or Bridgefield Commons on Baldwin Avenue to see signs of new homes on the horizon.
Our neighborhood leaders and Neighborhood Initiative team continue to improve the climate and culture of our city. I would like to publicly thank them for the extremely successful National Night Out Event this summer and for their pride and dedication to our City.
Thank you for all your support!
Sincerely,
Mark D. Benigni
Mayor
CITY OF MERIDEN
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
PUNT, PASS, & KICK COMPETITION
Boys & girls ages 8-15 are invited to test their football skills at the local Meriden competition of the 2006 NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick Program. This free event will be held at Ceppa Field on Saturday, September 9th. Registration/warm-ups will be from 10:00-10:15 AM with the competition to begin at 10:30 AM. Entrants must wear sneakers and have a parent/guardian complete a waiver form to be eligible for advancement. All participants will receive certificates and winners will qualify for the state championship in October.
MERIDEN ELKS SOCCER SHOOT
The Meriden Elks Lodge #35 will present the local Meriden “Soccer Shoot” on Sunday, September 17th at Baldwin Pond Park. Registration for this free event gets underway at 12:00 PM with the competition to follow at 12:30 PM. Boys & girls ages 13 & under are invited to test their ability in such soccer skills as kicking, dribbling, & throwing. All participants will receive shirts & refreshments. Dribbling & throwing winners will receive medals, and goal shooting winners will get trophies and the right to participate in the district championship.
FIRST TEE GOLF LESSONS
The First Tee of Hartford will be conducting golf lessons for youths ages 8-16. Lessons will be held at Hunter Golf Course on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:20 PM during the period of September 20th – November 1st. Interested participants can register at the Parks & Recreation office beginning Monday, September 11th. The cost is $10.00 for the program. Please register soon, as there are only 10 openings available for the program.
MERIDEN SKATEPARK
The Meriden Skatepark, located on the corner of Coe Avenue & Hamilton Street, has the following hours of operation (weather permitting):
School Days 2:00 PM - Dusk
Non-School Days 11:00 AM - Dusk
CASTLE CRAIG
The vehicle access road to Castle Craig is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM, weather permitting, through October 31st. The entrance to the road is located under the eastern Interstate 691 overpass in Hubbard Park.
INDOOR PUBLIC SWIM PROGRAM
The 2006-2007 Indoor Public Swim Program will begin at the Maloney HS pool on Monday, October 2nd. The pool’s weekly schedule will be: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 PM and Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00-3:45 PM.
All interested participants must possess a valid 2006 pool pass. Available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation office, passes cost $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children ages 17 & under. Potential recipients must come to the office in-person and bring proof of Meriden residency to receive a pass.
Wallingford Golf Leauge
PARKS AND RECREATION SPRING AM GOLF LEAGUE PRIZES WINNERS
WEEK #2 – 4-PERSON TEAM BEST BALL
First Place – Micky Clark, Carol DeFelippo, Bill Murdock and Jack Folan
Second Place – Dan Pasani, Carol DellaCamera, Sam Thompson and John Doherty
WEEK #4 – 3 CLUBS PLUS A PUTTER
First Place – Women’s – Chet Mrazik – 52, Men’s – John Doherty – 40, Senior’s – Justin Williams – 52
Second Place – Women’s – Elaine Doherty – 54, Men’s – Jack Folan – 45, Senior’s – Ed Bogrette – 54
WEEK #5 – YELLOW BALL/BEST BALL
Yellow Ball:
First Place – 48 – Roger Brouillard, Jack Folan, Bob Gageby and Roy Goodrich
Second Place – 53 John LaBanca, Justin Williams, Carmella DiNatale and Maureen Labanca
Best Ball:
First Place – 45 John Labanca, Justin Williams, Carmella DiNatale and Maureen LaBanca
Second Place – 45 Linda Yasensky, Carol DellaCamera, Carolyn Terzi and Chet Mrazik
WEEK #7 – BLIND MICE W/ TOTAL PUTTS
First Place – Women’s – 41 – Chet Mrazik, Men’s – John Doherty – 32, Senior’s – 36 – Bill Hutchinson
TOTAL PUTTS
Women’s – 15 – Karen Hutchinson, Men’s – 15 – John Labanca, Senior’s – 14 – Bill Hutchinson
WEEK #8 – 2 – PERSON TEAM ALTERNATE SHOT
First Place – 49 – Dan Pasani and John LaBanca
Second Place – 52 – Carol DellaCamera and Linda Yasensky
WEEK #9 – MATCH PLAY
*Ties determined with putt off
John Stevens vs. Justin Williams +3
Rich Pomygalski vs. Ed Bogrette* - even
Don King vs. George Popovich - +1
Bob Gageby vs. Red LaRose - +1
Karen Hutchinson vs. Linda Yasensky - +3
Denise Hogan - +5 vs. Peggy Porto
Carmella DiNatale vs. Mary Galati* - Even
Sam Thompson vs. John LaBanca +3
Patty Averna +1 vs. Carol DeFelippo
Elaine Doherty +2 vs. Mike Brodinsky
Ted Eckert vs. Bob Heidgard +2
Bill Murdock vs. Dan Pasani* - even
John Doherty +3 vs. Jack Folan
WEEK #10 – 4 PERSON TIAM SCRAMBLE W/ SPECIAL SKILLS HOLES
First Place – 35 – Roy Goodrich, Carol DeFelippo, Peggy Hogan and John Doherty
Second Place – 36 – Jack Folan, Justin Williams, Carolyn Terzi and Carol DellaCamera
SPECIAL SKILLS
CLOSEST TO THE PIN – HOLE #3
Women’s – Mary Galati – 26’, Men’s – John Doherty – 12’11”, Senior’s – Justin Williams – 16’4”
CLOSEST TO THE LINE – HOLE #2
Women’s – Mary Galati, Men’s – John Doherty, Senior’s – Justin Williams
LONGEST DRIVE – HOLE #6
Women’s – Chet Mrazik, Men’s – John Doherty, Senior’s – Bob Gageby
Dear Friends,
Let me begin by offering my sympathy and condolences to Chris and Sarah Bourdon on the untimely passing of their son Noah. My heart goes out to Chris, Sarah, and their family. Chris is the recreation director for the City of Meriden and has had a positive impact on the lives of so many Meriden children. May God give you strength and courage and bless both of you.
I hope you are relaxed from an enjoyable summer. With fall on the horizon, our children have headed back to clean schools and enthusiastic teachers. For many students, this was the first day at a new school, and for our kindergarten students this was their actual first day of school. I wish all the students, parents, teachers, and staff a successful and enjoyable school year. Best of Luck!!!
As you drive around the City, you can’t help noticing some exciting changes and new additions. Whether it is the new Castle View Plaza on West Main Street, the future home of AutoZone on Cook Avenue, the preparation work for a new Burger King and Walgreens Plaza on East Main Street, the new Starbucks/Cold Stone Creamery Plaza on South Broad Street, the Borders renovations at Westfield Shoppingtown, or Webster Insurance on Preston Avenue, Meriden is continuing to attract new businesses and quality developments.
We also will begin HUB demolition in late October and are making good progress on the linear trail by Red Bridge in South Meriden. While the housing market might have cooled, it is still very active in the City of Meriden. We continue to recruit new quality single family homes to our city. Drive by Cobblestone on Yale Avenue, Preston Woods on Preston Avenue or Bridgefield Commons on Baldwin Avenue to see signs of new homes on the horizon.
Our neighborhood leaders and Neighborhood Initiative team continue to improve the climate and culture of our city. I would like to publicly thank them for the extremely successful National Night Out Event this summer and for their pride and dedication to our City.
Thank you for all your support!
Sincerely,
Mark D. Benigni
Mayor
CITY OF MERIDEN
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
PUNT, PASS, & KICK COMPETITION
Boys & girls ages 8-15 are invited to test their football skills at the local Meriden competition of the 2006 NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick Program. This free event will be held at Ceppa Field on Saturday, September 9th. Registration/warm-ups will be from 10:00-10:15 AM with the competition to begin at 10:30 AM. Entrants must wear sneakers and have a parent/guardian complete a waiver form to be eligible for advancement. All participants will receive certificates and winners will qualify for the state championship in October.
MERIDEN ELKS SOCCER SHOOT
The Meriden Elks Lodge #35 will present the local Meriden “Soccer Shoot” on Sunday, September 17th at Baldwin Pond Park. Registration for this free event gets underway at 12:00 PM with the competition to follow at 12:30 PM. Boys & girls ages 13 & under are invited to test their ability in such soccer skills as kicking, dribbling, & throwing. All participants will receive shirts & refreshments. Dribbling & throwing winners will receive medals, and goal shooting winners will get trophies and the right to participate in the district championship.
FIRST TEE GOLF LESSONS
The First Tee of Hartford will be conducting golf lessons for youths ages 8-16. Lessons will be held at Hunter Golf Course on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:20 PM during the period of September 20th – November 1st. Interested participants can register at the Parks & Recreation office beginning Monday, September 11th. The cost is $10.00 for the program. Please register soon, as there are only 10 openings available for the program.
MERIDEN SKATEPARK
The Meriden Skatepark, located on the corner of Coe Avenue & Hamilton Street, has the following hours of operation (weather permitting):
School Days 2:00 PM - Dusk
Non-School Days 11:00 AM - Dusk
CASTLE CRAIG
The vehicle access road to Castle Craig is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM, weather permitting, through October 31st. The entrance to the road is located under the eastern Interstate 691 overpass in Hubbard Park.
INDOOR PUBLIC SWIM PROGRAM
The 2006-2007 Indoor Public Swim Program will begin at the Maloney HS pool on Monday, October 2nd. The pool’s weekly schedule will be: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 PM and Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00-3:45 PM.
All interested participants must possess a valid 2006 pool pass. Available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation office, passes cost $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children ages 17 & under. Potential recipients must come to the office in-person and bring proof of Meriden residency to receive a pass.
Wallingford Golf Leauge
PARKS AND RECREATION SPRING AM GOLF LEAGUE PRIZES WINNERS
WEEK #2 – 4-PERSON TEAM BEST BALL
First Place – Micky Clark, Carol DeFelippo, Bill Murdock and Jack Folan
Second Place – Dan Pasani, Carol DellaCamera, Sam Thompson and John Doherty
WEEK #4 – 3 CLUBS PLUS A PUTTER
First Place – Women’s – Chet Mrazik – 52, Men’s – John Doherty – 40, Senior’s – Justin Williams – 52
Second Place – Women’s – Elaine Doherty – 54, Men’s – Jack Folan – 45, Senior’s – Ed Bogrette – 54
WEEK #5 – YELLOW BALL/BEST BALL
Yellow Ball:
First Place – 48 – Roger Brouillard, Jack Folan, Bob Gageby and Roy Goodrich
Second Place – 53 John LaBanca, Justin Williams, Carmella DiNatale and Maureen Labanca
Best Ball:
First Place – 45 John Labanca, Justin Williams, Carmella DiNatale and Maureen LaBanca
Second Place – 45 Linda Yasensky, Carol DellaCamera, Carolyn Terzi and Chet Mrazik
WEEK #7 – BLIND MICE W/ TOTAL PUTTS
First Place – Women’s – 41 – Chet Mrazik, Men’s – John Doherty – 32, Senior’s – 36 – Bill Hutchinson
TOTAL PUTTS
Women’s – 15 – Karen Hutchinson, Men’s – 15 – John Labanca, Senior’s – 14 – Bill Hutchinson
WEEK #8 – 2 – PERSON TEAM ALTERNATE SHOT
First Place – 49 – Dan Pasani and John LaBanca
Second Place – 52 – Carol DellaCamera and Linda Yasensky
WEEK #9 – MATCH PLAY
*Ties determined with putt off
John Stevens vs. Justin Williams +3
Rich Pomygalski vs. Ed Bogrette* - even
Don King vs. George Popovich - +1
Bob Gageby vs. Red LaRose - +1
Karen Hutchinson vs. Linda Yasensky - +3
Denise Hogan - +5 vs. Peggy Porto
Carmella DiNatale vs. Mary Galati* - Even
Sam Thompson vs. John LaBanca +3
Patty Averna +1 vs. Carol DeFelippo
Elaine Doherty +2 vs. Mike Brodinsky
Ted Eckert vs. Bob Heidgard +2
Bill Murdock vs. Dan Pasani* - even
John Doherty +3 vs. Jack Folan
WEEK #10 – 4 PERSON TIAM SCRAMBLE W/ SPECIAL SKILLS HOLES
First Place – 35 – Roy Goodrich, Carol DeFelippo, Peggy Hogan and John Doherty
Second Place – 36 – Jack Folan, Justin Williams, Carolyn Terzi and Carol DellaCamera
SPECIAL SKILLS
CLOSEST TO THE PIN – HOLE #3
Women’s – Mary Galati – 26’, Men’s – John Doherty – 12’11”, Senior’s – Justin Williams – 16’4”
CLOSEST TO THE LINE – HOLE #2
Women’s – Mary Galati, Men’s – John Doherty, Senior’s – Justin Williams
LONGEST DRIVE – HOLE #6
Women’s – Chet Mrazik, Men’s – John Doherty, Senior’s – Bob Gageby
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