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It may not sound like much, but it’s been a long time coming and it’s actually quite beautiful: the John Stanford School has a new bench.

Last year’s fifth grade class donated a bench as their “thank you” gift to the school, but for reasons that only bureaucrats can fathom, it took until this year to get all the permissions and what-not to actually install it. This past Memorial Day weekend, there were several fathers out with their sons shoveling, pouring, hoisting and fitting the piece into place.

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The tiles are leftovers salvaged by an intrepid parent from the Wallingford Steps, and the bench was put together by Ballard-based artist David Tuttle. Thanks to Ray Serrano (of Wallingford-based PotterySinks.com, pictured) for giving us the tour.

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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  1. Adam Szofran June 2, 2010

    Wallyhood said: “The tiles are leftovers salvaged by an intrepid parent from the Wallingford Steps.”

    Wait!  What happened to the Wallingford Steps!!!?!  Did they rip out the tile mosaics?

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    Wallyhood June 2, 2010

    No, no, they’re leftovers, as in “created for by not used in”

  3. Mimi June 2, 2010

    Thanks David , great piece of art!!!! I love it. thanks also to your helpers. Mimi James

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