Trail of Terror

Just in time for Halloween, the Trail of Terror frightened Wallingford residents, Choate students, and many other Halloween-lovers from around Connecticut. This haunted trail, founded by Wayne Barneschi, continues to scare people year after year. Located on 176 North Colony Road, at PNA Park, the trail was open on various dates between October 5th and October 30th. General admission was $10; however, eager fans purchased the “Speed Pass” for $20, assuring a faster ticket to terror. All proceeds benefited the American Red Cross. Despite the grueling long lines, most people left the trail terrified-and satisfied.

Duran Duran Comes to Wallingford

The classic 80s rock band Duran Duran played at the Chevrolet Theatre on Monday, October 29. The four remaining members of the band, Simon LeBon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, and Roger Taylor, premiered new material and revived old classics during the show. Local fans as well as distant die-hards flocked to the venue, ready to rock out.

Community Thanksgiving

The town of Wallingford is currently preparing for its annual community Thanksgiving dinners. Hosted in local churches, the gatherings, coordinated by Nancy Freyburg, usually attract crowds of 250 to 400 people in need of a good meal and company on this holiday. The free dinners run from 12 to 2 pm on Thanksgiving Day, and transportation is provided. The food distributed is all home made, by various volunteers and organizations around Wallingford—including Girl Scouts of America and CCD. These events also take place on holidays such as Easter and Christmas, providing a sense of community and comfort for all who attend.

Cell Phones at Wallingford Parks & Rec Dances

Wallingford Parks and Recreation Director John Gawlak has banned cell phones from all future recreational middle school dances. This ban stems from the havoc caused at the last middle school dance by speculations of a gun threat received by either text or voice message on a cell phone. 488 students attended this last dance, and the students as well as parents were concerned regarding the gun threat. Authorities, including police Lt. Marc Mikulski, concluded that, although a threat was made, “ No kids were put at risk and there was no one with a weapon.” The Parks and Rec Director also decided that kids would not be permitted to enter the dances after 7:45 PM for security reasons. Wallingford residents hope to keep their children safe with these new precautions.