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So here we are in summertime in Connecticut, rather different than most past summers, but still
in our wonderful town to live in. As Mark Twain said, “If you don’t like the weather just wait a
few minutes!” We do live in constantly changing weather patterns.

I know that I love living in Wallingford, Connecticut and finding so many ways to be comfortable
and entertained. In Wallingford, we have so many special events like Twilight Tunes, Celebrate
Wallingford, the Holiday Stroll, the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, and Local Parks events.

So, deal with the weather, have fun, and be entertained in so many possible ways!

FEATURED

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Diary of Elizur Sto Lat! St. Peter & Paul Silver Linings In Bark Park 10th Volunteer-Run
Clinton Church Celebrates 100 years A Dark Time Anniversary Organizations
by Bobbie Borne by Joe Pajor by Kathy Womelsdorf by Holly Franke by Rajan Doering

CONTENT

Reopening The Town Pool ................................ 22
I Could Actually Live in Wallingford .................. 24
Uptown Magic ................................................. 29

EDC in Action ................................................... 32
ON THE COVER The colorful, artistic, and meaningful artwork on our cover of this issue Downtown Delights ......................................... 38
Wallingford's 2nd Annual PorchFest ................ 36

was created earlier this year by an amazingly talented man who grew up
in our town and graduated from Sheehan High School in 2005. His name
A Community Legacy ....................................... 42
is Ryan Christenson, the name from which his signature evolved from R.
Coach Thomas Brockett .................................. 44
Christenson to RC and then, finally, to ARCY. He has been very successful
in the United States and around the world.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend! Big Red .......... 46
During Wallingford’s "Great Give" fundraiser, the Ulbrich Boys & Girls
Club reached a monetary goal. Among many of the club’s dreams was
Rotary? ........................................................... 50
to have the outside of their building become a colorful and fun mural What Does March Mean To The Wallingford
to express the happiness and happenings going on inside. Unit Director,
Jermaine Mitchell’s dream came true, thanks to the many Wallingford The Polish National Alliance ............................ 56
families and local community partners. Wallingford's Flora & Fauna ............................. 58
We dedicate this cover to Jermaine. His talent and commitment is WACA .............................................................. 60
evidence of the welfare of coaching, love, and the shaping of tomorrow's
youth. Where Kindness Grew: My Four Years In
Bev Churchill, Staff Writer Wallingford ...................................................... 62
Hobomock, The Sleeping Giant ......................... 64
PUBLISHER & EDITOR: CONTACT US: Our Poetic Town .............................................. 66
Tarn Granucci, Wallingford Magazine, LLC WallingfordMag.com
ART, DESIGN & LAYOUT: P.O. Box 337, Wallingford, CT 06492 Coupons .......................................................... 68
Alex Gurin, AG Creative Works, LLC 203-214-1874 | tarngranucci@gmail.com
CONTRIBUTORS: Where Is It? ..................................................... 69
Bobbie Borne || Bob Burghardt || Rajan Doering || Janice Martin, Ambassador Our Talented & Creative Team .......................... 69
Beverly Churchill || Tarn Granucci || Wallingford Economic Development
Holly Franke || Ann Zak || Kathy Womelsdorf || Joe Pajor || Evelyn Kim || Beatrice Kim Where Is It? Winners ....................................... 70
Edward Zavaski || Dianna Reilly || Julie Hulten
Wallingford Magazine is published six times a year.
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