New Haven Register back issues from October 2007:
Clinton awards bulkhead contract?
Oct 01, 2007; ... By Stan Fisher Register Correspondent CLINTON -- Three years after the design and permitting processbegan, selectmen have contracted for the renovation this fall of twoof the town's harbor bulkheads. The $767,000 project calls for the replacement of the ClintonHarbor ...
Valentino is a sophomore libero on the University of New Haven volleyball team. Your biggest inspiration? [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... Getting to know ... Alessandra Valentino Valentino is a sophomore libero on the University of New Havenvolleyball team. Your biggest inspiration? Love for the sport and winning. Pregame superstition? Listening to up-beat music that pumps me up; the team ...
Giants, Eagles battling, C1 </content> </article> </ARTICLES> [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... ROOKIE QB EXCELS Bills stop Jets ...
HEALTH/SCIENCE A better knowledge of evolution [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... HEALTH/SCIENCE A better knowledge of evolution ...
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Oct 01, 2007; ... KEEP IT SIMPLE Cooking good ...
If you had the power, what law would you rescind? [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... If you had the power, ...
giants (2-2) Season glance
Oct 01, 2007; ... Sep 9 at DallasL, 45-35 Sep 16 vs. Green Bay L, 35-13 Sep 23 at Washington W, 24-17 Sep 30 vs. Philadelphia W, 16-3 Oct 7 vs. Jets1 p.m. Oct 15 at Atlanta8:30 p.m. Oct 21 vs. San Francisco 1 p.m. Oct 28 Miami at London 1 ...
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Oct 01, 2007; ... Boys Through Saturday SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE Hammonasset Division DIV.OVERALL W L T W LT Guilford 3 0 0 5& #009;2 0 Hand 2 1 0 25 0 Law 1 2 0 2 5 0 Foran 0 3 0 0&00 9;7 ...
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Oct 01, 2007; ... Girls Through Saturday SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE Hammonasset Division DIV.OVERALL W L T W LT Hand 3 0 0 70 0 Guilford 1 1 1 1& #009;4 2 Law 0 3 0 0 7 0 Foran 1 1 1 2&00 9;3 ...
Republicans still have no clear favorite
Oct 01, 2007; ... THE race for the Republican presidential nomination is a muddle.It is clouded by confusion and illuminated only by brief flashes ofperplexity. Rudy Giuliani leads in virtually every national poll,but trails in the key states that may decide the nominee. Mitt Romney leads in key ...
e is something Alice Waters wants you to know: Cooking good food isn't all that hard. No, really. [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... By Sandi Kahn Shelton Register Staff There is something Alice Waters wants you to know: Cooking goodfood isn't all that hard. No, really. "We've been indoctrinated for the past 50 years bythe fast food industry into thinking that cooking is drudgery, andthat we shouldn't have ...
Simply Put
Oct 01, 2007; ... There is something Alice Waters wants you to know: Cooking goodfood isn't all that hard. No, really. "We've been indoctrinated forthe past 50 years by the fast food industry into thinking thatcooking is drudgery, and that we shouldn't have to do it," she says."But that's not true. We ...
Columnist Keillor obsessed with slamming Bush
Oct 01, 2007; ... I have been reading Garrison Keillor's column in the Saturdaypaper for several months. I always enjoy it immensely and feelimpelled to express my gratitude. Fans like myself must make do withhis column as we patiently await another charming, pointless, self-involved book about his ...
Encourage, don't shut off, arts offerings
Oct 01, 2007; ... In response to the suggestion by community leaders in Milford tosilence live outdoor music during the summer: I am a workingmusician and music educator in Milford and feel our community shouldbe encouraging the arts rather then discouraging all it has tooffer. Has anyone taken the time ...
The iList sets the tone when it comes to fashion
Oct 01, 2007; ... NEW YORK -- Could the iList be the new A-list when it comes tofashion? W magazine picked what it considers the top styleinfluencers in its October issue. Some of the players are thoseyou'd expect -- Vera Wang and Marc Jacobs -- but others are lessconventional, including Dr ....
God's timing may not always coincide with ours
Oct 01, 2007; ... While playing outside one afternoon, our little girl picked awhite, fluffy dandelion flower, held it up and said, "Mommy, I amgoing to make a wish." She took a deep breath, exhaled and blew theflower's tiny seeds, where they were carried away by the wind,spreading all across our front ...
Bye week a plus, negative for Huskies
Oct 01, 2007; ... EAST HARTFORD -- The bye weeks couldn't have come at a bettertime for the University of Connecticut football team each of thepast two seasons. Both times, the week off came after losses tonationally ranked opponents -- Georgia Tech in 2005 and Rutgers ayear ago -- giving the ...
Dominance adding bark to Yale's morale
Oct 01, 2007; ... Yale's confidence over the past two weeks has soared nearly ashigh as its point totals. The Yale football team hasn't just won thepast two weeks, it's done so with a swagger not seen around here insome time. "I don't think I've ever been on a team as confident as we are,"said ...
Selflessness during senior season
Oct 01, 2007; ... NORTH HAVEN -- Trace the scar down Jeff DePaola's back, look atthe left side of Dale Quijada's face, or glance at Mike Sanzari'sknees. The three North Haven seniors find different corners of thefield during a recent practice, but there are few reasons why theyshould be here. One is ...
Restaurateur's work was more a family affair
Oct 01, 2007; ... WEST HAVEN -- Restaurateur and bartender Daniel Gooley put in alot of hours at his work, but he always made time for family andfriends, one way or the other. "He was working the day I made myfirst Communion," said a daughter, Mary Diane Liberti of West Haven."So Mom took me from the ...
Expense ratios in 401(k) plans continue to fall
Oct 01, 2007; ... NEW YORK -- While the array of 401(k) choices can at first seemdaunting, many workers appear to be seeing one thing clearly: Thevalue of lower expenses. The asset-weighted expense ratios for stockmutual funds in 401(k) plans fell to 0.74 percent in 2006 comparedwith 0.76 percent the ...
Financial questions? Call tonight!
Oct 01, 2007 ... NEW HAVEN -- Thirteen certified financial planners from GreaterNew Haven will answer readers' questions tonight on topics rangingfrom retirement savings to the real estate market. Readers may call789-5650 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and ask any question of afinancial nature, as part of ...
Downdraft: Area economy starts to see negative trend
Oct 01, 2007; ... Greater New Haven's economy slowed in August, according to mostof the indicators tracked by the monthly Register EconomicScorecard. "The national economy affects Connecticut," said DonKlepper-Smith, economist for DataCore in New Haven, who compiles theScorecard. "Right now, I'm concerned ...
Officer is Clinton's 3rd to graduate from 'West Point' of law enforcement
Oct 01, 2007; ... CLINTON -- In the unique melting pot that is the student bodyat the FBI National Academy -- cops from 48 states, 23 countries -- it's the shared issues that are the surprise, not thedifferences. "The most surprising thing to me was to discover howsimilar police departments are, ...
Ansonia closer to technology park deal
Oct 01, 2007; ... ANSONIA -- The city is continuing to inch toward closing thePalmer and Ansonia Technology Park deal, redrafting a contract withdeveloper Duke Realty that drops the sale price of the buildings,yet allows the city to retain ownership of the senior center. Dukeis seeking to convert the ...
$11M set to rehab schools
Oct 01, 2007; ... MILFORD -- Renovations at both high schools will pick upsignificant speed in summer 2008 as the city begins a nearly $11million renovation and expansion project. At Jonathan Law HighSchool, renovations are estimated to cost $3.5 million, while JosephA. Foran High School is expected to ...
New fireboat cruising along Shoreline
Oct 01, 2007; ... BRANFORD -- Just because the fire department's new boat isdocked in Stony Creek, don't expect it to be used only there, oreven only in Branford, officials said. The $325,000 vessel, called"Marine 5," was purchased with a Homeland Security grant. It hascapabilities matched in this area ...
Best age to drink? It depends
Oct 01, 2007; ... Democratic candidates for president of the United Statesaddressed an array of expected topics during their recent televiseddebate: the war in Iraq; the threat of Iran; health insurance andthe economy. I'll leave it to political analysts to assess how theydid on those topics. But they ...
Enough of hot air, already
Oct 01, 2007; ... Perhaps global warming is causing it. The unusually warmSeptember weather might have activated some previously unknownairborne fungus that causes political brain cells to disintegrate.Maybe that's the explanation for last week's peculiar performancesunder the state Capitol's golden ...
Embezzlement catches businessman off guard
Oct 01, 2007; ... NEW HAVEN -- Ken MacKenzie, who represents his family's fourthgeneration at the helm of MacKenzie Machine Inc., is dealing withsomething none of his predecessors ever imagined: the alleged theftof company funds by a trusted office manager. MacKenzie recalled howshocked he was when his ...
City expects surplus before shortfall
Oct 01, 2007; ... NEW HAVEN -- The city expects to close out the 2006-07 fiscalyear with a $1.7 million surplus, but must cover about $14 millionin shortfalls to end the current fiscal year with a balanced budget,a plan for which has already been developed. This year's budgetcycle began July 1 and the ...
Marine from Milford says 'progress is very tangible' in Iraq
Oct 01, 2007; ... When U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Parker, now 24, returned from hisfirst tour of Iraq in 2003, he craved a hot shower and some "real"food like pizza, lobster, steamers and a corned beef reuben. Andjust like the other troops, Parker never knew while he was therewhen he'd be able to call home ...
No. Haven to discuss forensic audit draft
Oct 01, 2007; ... NORTH HAVEN -- The Board of Finance is expected to discuss adraft of the forensic operations audit at a meeting tonight, butwhether the discussion will be held in open session is up to theboard, town officials said Friday. Because the report is considereda draft, the finance panel will ...
Senior Selflessness
Oct 01, 2007; ... -NORTH HAVEN -- Trace the scar down Jeff DePaola's back, lookat the left side of Dale Quijada's face, or glance at Mike Sanzari'sknees. The three North Haven seniors find different corners of thefield during a recent practice, but there are few reasons why theyshould be here. One is ...
Epic Collapse
Oct 01, 2007; ... -NEW YORK -- Jimmy Rollins called it in January. The Mets madeit happen in September. The Mets completed a historic collapse onthe season's final day as Tom Glavine, their Hall of Fame-boundpitcher, put them in a seven-run hole before their hitters even hada chance to swing. In first ...
Quick Thinking
Oct 01, 2007; ... SHELTON -- A 25-year-old Seymour woman trapped only a few feetfrom flames shooting 15 feet in the air was saved early Sunday bythe joint effort of two civilians and three police officers,including one who was off duty. The five men had to think and actswiftly to pull the victim's ...
Several big-name players bitten with the injury bug?
Oct 01, 2007; ... Associated Press Eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver MarvinHarrison bruised a knee and running back Joseph Addai injured ashoulder during the Colts' 38-20 victory over Denver on Sunday, abig day for injuries among big-name players in the NFL. Among those also injured were: San ...
Biffle wins to scramble points
Oct 01, 2007; ... Greg Biffle scored his first victory of the season Sunday -- eventhough his car ran short on fuel before crossing the finish line --in a wild race that jumbled the Chase for the championship standingsat Kansas City, Kan. The Chase field imploded at Kansas Speedway,where rain and ...
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Oct 01, 2007; ... Associated Press SHANGHAI, China -- Germany is champion of theWomen's World Cup again. Behind its trademark smothering defense and a crafty save by itsgoalkeeper on a penalty kick, Germany defeated Brazil 2-0 in thefinal Sunday. It became the first women's soccer team ...
Hjorth wins first LPGA event
Oct 01, 2007; ... Associated Press The United States won the Presidents Cup, butMike Weir gave Canada quite a consolation prize. The Americans won enough of the singles matches Sunday to capturethe Presidents Cup for the second straight time, giving them aninternational victory in cup competition ...
jets (1-3) Season glance
Oct 01, 2007; ... Sep 9 vs. PatriotsL, 38-14 Sep 16 at BaltimoreL, 20-13 Sep 23 vs. MiamiW, 31-28 Sep 30 at BuffaloL, 17-14 Oct 7 at Giants1 p.m. Oct 14 vs. Philadelphia 1 p.m. Oct 21 at Cincinnati4:05 p.m. Oct 28 vs. Buffalo4:05 ...
Associated Press VALDIVIA, Chile -- Tina Thompson [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... Associated Press VALDIVIA, Chile -- Tina Thompson scored 18points to help the United States qualify for the 2008 Olympics witha 101-71 victory over Cuba on Sunday in the gold medal game at theFIBA Americas tournament. The U.S. (5-0) was forced to qualify for an Olympics berth ...
Bye week a plus, negative for Huskies?
Oct 01, 2007; ... By Chip Malafronte Register Staff EAST HARTFORD -- The bye weeks couldn't have come at a bettertime for the University of Connecticut football team each of thepast two seasons. Both times, the week off came after losses to nationally rankedopponents -- Georgia Tech in 2005 ...
Man shot 6 times in West Haven Sunday
Oct 01, 2007; ... WEST HAVEN -- The condition of a city man is improving after hewas shot six times on Glade Street early Sunday. Detectives arestill trying to figure out what prompted the incident. Police did not release the man's name, but said that the 24-year-old is expected to survive the ...
(at Hamden) Siena 1 1� 09;0 0 -- 2 Quinnipiac 1	 ;1 0 0 -- 2 [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... Men's soccer QUINNIPIAC 2, SIENA 2 (2 OT) (at Hamden) Siena 1 1&0 09;0 0 -- 2 Quinnipiac 11 0 0 -- 2 First half: S--Nick Viaggio (Joe Tavernese), 12:36; Q--RossMcGibney (unassisted), 36:14. Second half: S--Steve Covino (Jason Laffin), ...
nipiac 2 (2 OT) Syracuse at UConn, 3:30 p.m. Women's soccer Connecticut 5, Marquette 0 [Derived Headline]
Oct 01, 2007; ... Sunday's scores Men's soccer Siena 2 Quinnipiac 2 (2 OT) Syracuse at UConn, 3:30 p.m. Women's soccer Connecticut 5, Marquette 0 Quinnipiac 2, Holy Cross ...
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Oct 01, 2007; ... Local golf LAUREL VIEW CC The Capone vs. Auroura ...
Baseball
Oct 01, 2007; ... On the air Baseball 7:30 p.m. National League wild-card playoff, Padres at Rockies,TBS ...
Redemption??
Oct 01, 2007; ... Joe Kedves expected his Morgan-Clinton boys' soccer team to havea rebuilding season in 2006 after going undefeated and winning theShoreline Conference championship the year before. The veteranmentor, Kedves was correct as the Huskies went 7-9-1. So, naturally,with eight starters back ...
Friendships help relieve stress of a long season?
Oct 01, 2007; ... High school soccer is very draining. There are practices everyday, even on Saturday mornings, and games two or three times a week.Sometimes the stress is too much to handle, and I feel like I wantto hand in my uniform. But if there is one thing that keeps megoing, it is my teammates ....
Valley plans Family Day events
Oct 01, 2007; ... By Patricia Villers Register Staff Families that play together, stay together. That could serve as the slogan for the 10th annual Family Daycelebrations planned statewide in October. Three events are plannedin the Valley. State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, D-Woodbridge, ...
Development panel favors more active? role
Oct 01, 2007; ... By Brian McCready Milford Bureau Chief MILFORD -- The city's Economic and Community DevelopmentCommission is planning to take a more active role in businessaffairs. Commissioner Cyrus Settineri said he recently spoke with MayorJames L. Richetelli Jr. about having the mayor ...
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Leading their division in mid-September by seven games with just 17 to play, the New York Mets...[Derived Headline; Caption text only]
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Death notices
Oct 01, 2007 ... NOTE: See microfilm for death notices Baez, Christopher Michael (photo) Belfonti, Richard (photo) DeAlmo, Russell E. (photo) Gonzalez, Louise Ann (photo) Greenspan, ...
Stratford woman wins Pillsbury pie challenge
Oct 01, 2007 ... Carol Koty of Stratford was the first place winner in thePillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust Championship. The contest was held Sept. 18 in the Big E's Harvest New EnglandKitchen Theater ...
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, THEY'LL SOLVE IT
Oct 01, 2007 ... Members of the North Haven Middle School Community ProblemSolvers, from left, Joe Burr, Kenny Brocoli, John Liquori, DrewProto, Joseph Cristofano and Marissa Volpe show off their trophyafter winning first place at the 2007 Future ...
AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Hamden Art League awarded scholarships to two members ofHamden High School class of 2007 pursuing careers in art-relatedfields. Kathleen Santomasso is attending the University of Connecticut inWest Hartford majoring in art history. She will continue her studies in art ...
Neighborhood Planters
Oct 01, 2007 ... Members of the Fairlawn Neighborhood Planters flank studentvolunteers in front of one of eight trees planted last month onBlake Street, between Whalley Avenue and Osborn Avenue in New Haven.Earlier this year, Fairlawn neighbors in Beaver Hills (around BlakeStreet, Whalley Avenue and Ella ...
CROWNING BEAUTIES
Oct 01, 2007 ... - Jailyn Domonique Brantley, 10, was a state finalist in theNational American Miss Connecticut Pageant held recently inStamford. Jailyn's activities include acting, singing, dancing andmodeling. She also enjoys attending church, where she is part of thechoir and the children's ...
Nader to speak about 'The Seventeen Traditions'
Oct 01, 2007 ... Consumer activist, presidential candidate and Connecticut nativeRalph Nader will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday in the main reading roomof Silas Bronson Library, 267 Grand St. Nader will speak about his book, "The Seventeen Traditions" andwill sign copies of the book. "The ...
AREA PEOPLE OF NOTE
Oct 01, 2007 ... - Paintings by Frieda Howling and Sal Naclerio will be on displayNov. 4-28 at the Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble IslandsRoad, Stony Creek section of North Branford. - A team of cyclists from NewAlliance Bank in New Haven raised$5,488 for diabetes research in the Tour de ...
LOOKING BACK: Today in History, Oct. 1
Oct 01, 2007 ... 1967 The Legion Community Center, a converted nine-room, two-storyVictorian house at 72 Legion Ave., is the first of severalneighborhood instructional centers for youths planned for the city.It will open later in the month. 1977 The Good Driver program in New Haven is ...
What big eyes you have; Better knowledge of evolution goal of butterfly research at Yale
Oct 01, 2007; ... BUTTERFLIES are often identified by wing patterns, in colorsacross the spectrum, that look like eyes, bars, scallops, spots,dots. But there is an unusual species in Africa that emerges withhardly any spots during the cool, dry season, and prominent eyes inthe warm rainy ...