PHOTOS: 20 Years ago this month in Meriden - January 2001
PHOTOS: 20 Years ago this month in Meriden - January 2001
Meriden Public Library interior Mon, Jan. 29, 2001.
Chrisitine Morico, left, and classmate Chelsea Garlock, right, return the volley of a beach ball in their fourth grade classroom at St. Joseph School in Meriden Jan 30, 2001. The school is participating in "beach day" as part of Catholic School week. Students dressed in shorts, wore sunglasses, and T-shirts as part of the event.
Maloney's Anthony Pascucci, left, and Southington's Jon Esmail, center, battle for a rebound Fri., Jan. 12, 2001 at Maloney.
Just after school from Washington Middle School in Meriden, George Igartua, left, wrestles his backpack away from friend Charlene Bruno Jan. 3, 2001. Bruno is trying to get to his compact disc player.
Wilcox Tech's Arcy Mariani goes up for two points Wed., Jan 3, 2001 at Wilcox in their game with Goodwin Tech.
Despite the earlly morning snow the runners still partakes in the 32nd Annual Bernie Jurale Memorial Tradition Run at Hubbard Park in Meriden January 21, 2001.
During his patrol Tuesday afternoon, Meriden police officer Marc Lavoie calls in an infraction ( a motorist went through as red light at the intersection of Broad and East main Streets) Jan. 23, 2001.
Mallorie M. Michalak, #13 for J. Fiderio & Sons, moves past a player for the Insurance Center of Central Ct. team Wed. night, Jan. 10, 2001 at the Boys and Girls Club's Record-Journal League.
Daniela Amodio rests her head on her husband, Mark Louis sr, 16 hours after the birth of their first child, Mark Louis jr, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. Amodio is believed to be the first baby born in Connecticut in the year 2001, as he was born at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, 2001. The Amosio's were surrounded by at least a dozen family and friends during the day on Monday. The couple resides in Wallingford
Valerie Collins sings the Invocation at the start of the 16th Annual Albert Owens-Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon., Jan. 15, 2001 at Maloney.
Tiffany Davis, 2, shares some of her breakfast with her mother, Connie Toogood mon. morning, Jan. 15, 2001 at the 16th Annual Albert Owens-Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast at Maloney.
Rachel King, the Elementary School Co-Winner from Roger Sherman School, receiving his Essay Award from Guest Speaker The Honorable Curtissa R. Cofield at the 16th Annual Albert Owens Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Mon. morning, Jan. 15, 2001 at Maloney.
Rhudean S. Raye, President/Founder of the 16th Annual Albert Owens-Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Mon., Jan. 15, 2001 at Maloney.
Kaitlyn Welsh, left, listens to group mediator Zuleika Romero, right, as they discuss a "real life" problem during their peer mediation class at the YMCA in Meriden Jan 27, 2001. The two are students at Washington Middle School in Meriden.
Platt's Bismark Guerra drives through the Southington defense Fri., jan. 19, 2001 at Platt.
Carrie and Steve Zerio, with their daughter Emma Zerio listen as facilitator Stacy Marcella, left, reads "Big Moon Tortilla" to a group of families Wed. night, jan. 24, 2001 at Nathan Hale School's Equity Book Club event.
Starting down a hill on their sled are Erika Guida, 8, left, and Sarah Adamowicz, 5, getting a push by Erika's father John Guida, all from Meriden. They were sledding down the fairway at Hunter Memorial Golf Course in Meriden Saturday afternoon Jan. 6, 2000.
Mike Lyons swings his daughter Kelsey,7, while listening to a rendition of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" sung by Paul Recker. Recker, a singer and storyteller, sang to families at the Meriden Public Library's Nathan Hale Satellite Branch on Monday Jan 8, 2001. Recker is a member of the Connecticut Storytelling Center. Families brought blankets, pillows and stuffed animals to get comfortable on the floor as many of the children wore their pajamas.
Cody Albee, 8, slides into the setting sun at Hubbard Park in front of the band shell Thurs., Jan. 4, 2001. The Southington resident was with his step-father, and used to be a Meriden resident.
Wilcox Tech's Natasha Valentin, left, goes up in a crowd as teammate Shana McIntyre, center, looks on during their game with Goodwin Tech at Wilcox Wed. afternoon, Jan. 3, 2001.
Rebecca Salgodo, a fifth grader at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Meriden, asks a question during a presentation about the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jan. 3, 2001. "Did the Puerto Rican people have the same problems?"
Nick D'Amato, a fifth grader at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Meriden, raises his hand to answer the question "What is segregation?" This is during a presentation about the late Rev. Martin Luther King at the school Wednesday afternoon Jan. 3, 2000.
Lori Avocato, a novelist, sits at her working desk in her Meriden home. Avocato is publishing electronic books. These are sold either online, through the internet, or by disc. Her latest work is called "Makeshift Family." Jan. 2001
Maloney's Martin Kokoszka, left, and Platt's Mark Esteves fight for a rebound during their game at Maloney Tues., Jan. 30, 2001.
(L) Jorge Perez, 4, and his sister Adriana Perez, 10, wait for a gift from one of the Three Kings, played by Justo Rios, Sunday at the Meriden Public Library Jan. 7, 2001. Jorge chose a Powere Ranger action figure during the Three Kings celebration. The St. Rose Hispanic Choir provided the entertainment for the afternoon.
(L) Angel Ferrer and (R) Margarita Santos perform with the St. Rose Hispanic Choir during the Three Kings Day celebration at the Meriden Public Library Sunday Jan. 7, 2001.
Tom Patierno, a student at Platt High School in Meriden, asks a question about the rules of an upcoming robitics competition during a team meeting at Platt High School Jan. 6, 2001.
Platt's Melissa Chin-Hing comes down with a rebound over Maloney's Justine Durr, right, Mon., Jan. 29, 2001 at Platt.
Postal patrons cue up to the counter inside the Meriden post office on Colony Street Wednesday afternoon Jan. 17, 2001. The Ames Plaza branch is now closed.
new post office on 477 South Broad St. opened on Wednesday, January 24. 2001.
Chu Falling Star, acting post master of the new post office on 477 South Broad St. , greets John Sabo of Wallingford during the opening day of the new post office Jan. 24, 2001. Chu was dressed in traditional Chinese costume and brought a decoative dragon mask to the post office as part of Wednesday's Chinese New Year celebrations. Chu is vice president of the Greater Hartford Cultural Center.
PJ Herbert jumps off a Conrail freight train on its way from Springfield Mass. to New Haven to grab a pre-ordered lunch at Czapiga's on Monday Jan. 22, 2001.
A Conrail freight train on its way to Springfield Mass. makes a quick stop to grab a pre-ordered lunch at Czapiga's on Monday Jan 22, 2001.
State rep Christopher G. Donovan (left), D-Meriden, 84th Assembly District is accompanied by his son Aaron Donovan,19 as they listen to other reps during the opening session of the state legislature in Hartford on Jan. 3, 2001
Sitting on the stools are Victor Adorno, left, Javier Montero, 4, middle, and his father Juan Adorno, right, all of Meriden, getting lunch at The Jalapeno Restaurant at 62 East Main Street in Meriden Jan. 3, 2001. Behind the counter is Filepe Aquino, father of the owner.
Merdien City Council member Mike Rohde, cheers during a rally at the State Capitol Wedensday morning Jan 24, 2001. The rally held in support of capping the Education Cost Sharing Grant. Representatives from Meriden, Strattford, New Britain, Bridgeprot rallied at the capitol and spoke with various state and local leaders.
114-116 E. Main Street is demolished on Tuesday January 16, 2001. The building, which was used as a doctors office for much of the 20th century, was damaged by fire in March 2000.
Ned Roesler, volunteers his time , with second grader Katie Caro,7, during the Early Start program at John Barry Elementary School on Tuesday Jan 16, 2001. Volunteers and staff from the Family resource Center help the 50 or so children that take advantage of the early morning program. Volunteers are available to help with school work including math and reading.
Jonathan Jenkins, a sixth grader at Washington Middle School in Meriden, shows off his progress on making a craft project to a friend Jan. 12, 2001. The sticks and yarn are weaved into a 'Gods eye.' The project ties into the students Greek mythology studies. They learned about the myth of Athena, the weaver, turning Arachne into a spider. Students put cardboard spiders onto the project.
Worried that he has to finish everything on his plate, sixth grader Jeff Regula stays after class during a "Greek Day" smorgasbord at Washington Middle School Jan 12, 2001. His teacher said he did not have to eat it, but he was encouraged to try it. Later Jeff admitted, "The goat cheese is the only thing I really like...and the noodle stuff."
Lydben Castillo, left, looks over a spread of Greek foods with classmate Jackie Barse, right, during Washington Middle School's 'Greek Day. Jan. 12, 2001" A combination of food tasting and mythology are included in a science unit on Greece at the school.
Gabriel Van Ness, 4, of Meriden, plays a game of fetch with his black labrador retriever named "Lady" in front of his Atkins Street home Jan. 17, 2001.
Lauren Strillacci, 8, dribbles the ball during practice for the indoor soccer program at the Meriden Boys and Girls Club Tues., Jan. 23, 2001.
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