MIDDLEBURY - Quassy Amusement Park celebrates its centennial in 2008 and those who have been to the park over the years may help the landmark property take a trip down Memory Lane.

As part of its season-long "100 Years of Fun" celebration, Quassy is planning to set up a number of displays to help reminisce about the earlier years at the lakeside facility.

One display will be titled "Quassy Sweethearts," dedicated to couples who met at the park and went on to be married.

"Through the years many local and area teenagers held their first jobs at the park and certainly a fair number of them also found their first true love here as well," noted George Frantzis II, a co-owner of Quassy. "And I can attest to that from personal experience as I met my wife here."

Those wishing to have a photo and short write-up included in the "Quassy Sweethearts" display should send a copy of a photo - not an original picture - along with a short story of 200 words or less.

Information should include the year the photo was taken, identification of those in the photo, the year the couple met at Quassy and the year they were married.

A telephone number for verification of submissions must be included; submitted photos will not be returned.

Submissions should be sent to: "Quassy Sweethearts," Box 1107, Middlebury, 06762.

Another display planned for the centennial, "Quassy Memories," will include old photos, postcards and letters from guests reflecting on special occasions at the park.

Those wishing to submit copies of old photos and written memoirs of 250 words or less may send them to: "Quassy Memories," Box 1107, Middlebury, 06762.

A telephone number for verification of materials must be included; copies of photos and postcards will not be returned. Photos must include short captions and the date or approximate date taken.

Quassy, one of 11 remaining trolley parks in the U.S., opened in 1908 after an electrified rail line from Waterbury was completed to Lake Quassapaug.

The park survived the turbulent years of the Great Depression and World War II when many similar properties across the nation closed their doors.

Quassy has been family-owned and operated since 1937.

Those seeking additional information may visit www. quassy.com.