New Haven Register back issues from December 2007:
'Cafeteria' religion is not the way?
Dec 01, 2007; ... This week's query came to me from "W" viagodsquadquestion@aol.com. I have shortened the text. Q: After aperiod of alienation from Catholicism, during which I joined atradition that I thought taught some profound universal truths andprovided a way to establish a strong connection with ...
City resident, Army vet was always willing to help
Dec 01, 2007; ... NEW HAVEN -- Lifelong city resident Andrew Carrano loved to gocrabbing. "Back in the 1950s, we would go crabbing usually on StateStreet, along the banks of the Quinnipiac," said a son, AnthonyCarrano of Madison. "We'd pack a lunch and my father would gather meand one of his brothers, and ...
Men's hockey: USA Under-18 team at Yale (exhibition), [Derived Headline]
Dec 01, 2007; ... Men's hockey: USA Under-18 team at Yale (exhibition), 7:30 p.m.:Quinnipiac at Colgate, 3 p.m.; UConn at Holy Cross, 7 p.m. Women'shockey: St. Lawrence at Yale, 4 p.m.; UConn at Boston College, 7p.m.; Rensselaer at Quinnipiac, 7 p.m. Men's basketball: Wagner vs Yale, 2 p.m.; Mercy ...
n4, Quinnipiac 3 Holy Cross 4, UConn 1 Women's hockey Cornell 4, Quinnipiac 3 Clarkson [Derived Headline]
Dec 01, 2007; ... Friday's local results Men's hockey Union4, Quinnipiac 3 Holy Cross 4, ...
Rail line project moving forward
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Ed Stannard Register Metro Editor NEW HAVEN -- The rail line that ultimately will carry rawmaterials from ships docking in New Haven Harbor to distant pointsin the United States and Canada is slowly inching its way furtherinto the port area. Michael Piscitelli, acting ...
Parise's hat trick sparks Devils?
Dec 01, 2007; ... Associated Press Zach Parise downplayed his first three-goal gameFriday night. "It was just one of the those nights," Parise said. "Sometimesyou get the bounces. Sometimes you play a great game and havenothing to show for it." Parise sparked the offense, Martin Brodeur made ...
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. -- Even when James [Derived Headline]
Dec 01, 2007; ... Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. -- Even when James Blake wasstruggling in his Davis Cup match, he knew his teammates were behindhim. Blake fed off their support and held off feisty Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3) Friday night to give the United Statesa 2-0 lead ...
Edsall contemplating Georgia Tech job
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Chip Malafronte Register Staff Randy Edsall addressed the University of Connecticut footballteam before practice Friday regarding rumors he may be leaving totake the head coaching position at Georgia Tech. Edsall told the team he went to Atlanta to listen to what ...
North Haven ushers in new era with McCarty
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor NORTH HAVEN -- At 7:52 p.m. Friday, a new chapter in town historybegan when Janet Marie McCarty, the first woman and first Democratin 38 years to be elected first selectwoman, took the oath of officebefore 700 witnesses she invited to be ...
RIM RATTLINGS
Dec 01, 2007; ... Continued from D1 North Carolina, Florida and Stanford. "They've built up a national program very quietly, but it'sheading toward eight years since we played them in an Elite Eightgame, and they were really good then," UConn coach Jim Calhoun said."They get those borderline kids ...
Valley hoping to claim 3 state football championships?
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Sean Barker Register Sports Editor Farms and factories have given way to office buildings, nationalretail chains and even McMansions. But when young men line up on 100-yard fields, they still do sowith a pride and passion that has been passed down through thegenerations, ...
Johnson collects big money again
Dec 01, 2007; ... NEW YORK -- The only time the smile has left Jimmie Johnson'sface this week is when somebody mentioned his upcoming appearance onstage Friday night at NASCAR's annual awards ceremony. There hasn'tbeen much else to frown about for Johnson in 2007, a season in whichhe improved on most of ...
Mets deal Milledge to Nats?
Dec 01, 2007; ... Associated Press Looking to shuffle their roster after anembarrassing collapse this season, the New York Mets found a newcatcher and right fielder Friday. The price: prized outfield prospect Lastings Milledge. After holding onto Milledge through years of trade speculation,the ...
Bowditch TOPS IN New zealand
Dec 01, 2007; ... Associated Press Justin Rose shot a 7-under 65 Friday to sharethe lead with Trevor Immelman after the second round of the NedbankChallenge. Rose and Immelman (66) are at 11-under 133, 3 strokes ahead ofErnie Els at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa. "The ...
4 arrested in Taylor slaying
Dec 01, 2007; ... Associated Press The Miami-Dade Police Department arrested fourpeople Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of WashingtonRedskins star Sean Taylor. Miami-Dade police department spokeswoman Linda O'Brien identifiedthe men as: Venjah K. Hunte, 20; Eric Rivera Jr., 17; Jason ...
Thomas player of the year, gets letter from Yale
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Mike Pucci Register Staff Ansonia running back Alex Thomas received a letter of likelyacceptance to Yale University Friday. Yale is the only school Thomashas applied to. The letter means that as long as Thomas maintains his academicstandard, he will be accepted to the ...
After 3 days, heat back on at West Rock nursing home?
Dec 01, 2007; ... By William Kaempffer Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- The boilers were back on Friday at a West Rocknursing home, three days after a malfunction left the facilitywithout heat as nighttime temperatures hovered around freezing. Some assistance from the state Department of Public ...
City's magnet schools to hold open houses
Dec 01, 2007; ... NEW HAVEN -- The New Haven Public Schools will hold a series ofopen houses beginning in January to help people learn more aboutmagnet schools. A citywide magnet fair will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.Jan. 16 at the Field House, 480 Sherman Parkway. Representatives from all of the magnet ...
Toys, cards sought
Dec 03, 2007; ... ANSONIA -- Ansonia Rescue Medical Services is collecting newunwrapped toys for distribution to local charities. Also collectedare letters and holiday cards for distribution to wounded soldiersat the Walter Reed Medical Center. Both will be accepted until Dec.10 at the headquarters, 22 ...
GUILFORD -- The Board of Education is working to fill a vacancy left by Republican Cynthia Cartier [Derived Headline]
Dec 03, 2007; ... By Rachael Scarborough King Register Staff GUILFORD -- The Board of Education is working to fill a vacancyleft by Republican Cynthia Cartier after her election to the Boardof Selectmen last month. When filling a vacancy, the town charter requires that the boardchoose a member ...
NEW HAVEN -- Forty-six "dance emphasis" students [Derived Headline]
Dec 03, 2007; ... NEW HAVEN -- Forty-six "dance emphasis" students from the BetsyRoss Arts Magnet School had the chance of a lifetime: to participatein a dance workshop with acclaimed dancer, instructor and Universityof New Haven Artist-in-Residence Theresa Howard. Howard is a teacherwith the Alvin Alley ...
Art council holds Holiday boutique
Dec 03, 2007; ... MILFORD -- The Milford Fine Arts Council will hold its annualHoliday Handcraft Boutique Friday to Dec. 16 at the Center for theArts, near the Green downtown. The gallery area will be decorated toshowcase the work of the selected artists/artisans. Items for saleinclude jewelry, ornaments, ...
-- The Police Commission Association of Connecticut will honor three local police officers Wednesday [Derived Headline]
Dec 03, 2007; ... By Mark Zaretsky Register Staff BRANFORD -- The Police Commission Association of Connecticut willhonor three local police officers Wednesday with the organization'sannual Meritorious Service Award, Deputy Chief of Police ThomasFowler said. The association, during its monthly ...
and 12 6 0 16 -- 34 Seymour 14 22 0 8 -- 44 [Derived Headline]
Dec 02, 2007; ... Seymour 44, Tolland 34 (at Trumbull) Tolland 12 6 0 16 -- 34 Seymour 14 22 0 8 -- 44 First quarter T--Chris Leonard 51 run (run failed) S--Rob Moir 58 run (pass failed) T--Matt Gavin 23 run (pass failed) S--Rich Spader 45 pass ...
Masuk 0 0 7 7 -- 14 Bunnell 0 22 0 0 -- 22 [Derived Headline]
Dec 02, 2007; ... Bunnell 22, Masuk 14 (at West Haven) Masuk 0 0 7 7 -- 14 Bunnell 0 22 0 0 -- 22 Second quarter B--Sam Stringfellow 49 pass from Chris Sloat (Sloat run) B--Mario Guerrero 12 run (kick ...
Robbie Ouellette of Bristol has been named director [Derived Headline]
Dec 02, 2007 ... Robbie Ouellette of Bristol has been named director ofrehabilitation at Masonicare in Wallingford. He previously wasdirector of rehabilitation at Hebrew Healthcare in West Hartford, aswell as a physical therapist at Masonic Healthcare Center inWallingford. Tim Friar of New Canaan and ...
Maintain power during interviews
Dec 02, 2007; ... MOST recently, we looked at the concept of giving away power inthe interviewing process, why and how that happens, and a few waysto retain power instead. Now let's look at additional reasons andways to counter them. When you haven't identified what you want inyour next job, what you want ...
Tuesday
Dec 02, 2007 ... The Greater New Haven Pre-Core Business Network InternationalGroup will meet 7:30 p.m. at Waddell & Reed, 2319 Whitney Ave.,Hamden. Call 294-1505, ext. 228. The Orange Chamber of CommerceLeads II Group meets 8 a.m. at Laurel Estates, 245 Indian RiverRoad. Call 385-5160. Business ...
The Marlin Co. has leased 24,000 square feet at [Derived Headline]
Dec 02, 2007; ... The Marlin Co. has leased 24,000 square feet at 10 ResearchParkway in Wallingford, where the company will relocate from NorthHaven. Richard Lee, managing director of O,R&L Commercial inBranford, negotiated the lease. World Trading Corp. has leased 2,260square feet of office space in the ...
Gail O'Grady's latest tonight on Hallmark
Dec 01, 2007; ... LOS ANGELES -- Gail O'Grady relishes a Christmas Eve traditionthat dates to her childhood. The 44-year-old actress, a three-timeEmmy nominee for "NYPD Blue," and her brother Michael opened theirgifts Christmas Eve while growing up in the Chicago suburb ofWheaton, Ill. "We never ...
Week may begin with state's first taste of winter weather??
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Abram Katz Register Science Editor Connecticut will receive its first bitter taste of winter 2007Sunday afternoon as a storm deposits snow, freezing rain, and coldwindy rain before fleeing east, meteorologists said. Frigid northerly air will then move in, dropping ...
Vick's acquaintances going behind bars?
Dec 01, 2007; ... Associated Press A federal judge in Richmond, Va., made clear hisdisdain for animal cruelty when he sentenced two of Michael Vick'sdogfighting cohorts to 18 months and 21 months in prison Friday. "You may have thought this was sporting, but it was very callousand cruel," Judge ...
Hard work trumps talent, Will Smith says
Dec 01, 2007; ... LOS ANGELES -- Will Smith says he's not a great actor -- but he'sa hardworking one. "I've never viewed myself as particularlytalented. I've viewed myself as ... slightly above average intalent," the 39-year-old actor tells CBS' "60 Minutes" in aninterview scheduled to air ...
Moir hopes to lead Seymour to crown
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Joe Morelli Schools Sports Editor Seymour has had its share of fine quarterbacks since moving tothe Naugatuck Valley League to start the 1993 season. In that first year, Chris Kelly led the Wildcats to the Class SSstate championship. Five years later, Matt Thomas directed ...
TODAY Bethany: Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to [Derived Headline]
Dec 01, 2007; ... TODAY Bethany: Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theCongregational Church, 511 Amity Road. On sale are fresh wreaths and greens, poinsettias and amarylli,handcrafted items, aromatherapy bath salts, woodworking, jewelry,scarves, ornaments, jams, jellies, fudge and candy as ...
Milford plans to update downtown signs?
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Brian McCready Milford Bureau Chief MILFORD -- The city is planning to install "way finder" signs inan effort to help people more easily navigate downtown. Because of one-way streets, and points of interest scatteredthroughout the downtown, top community and economic ...
Lock firm remedying deceptive site ads
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Angela Carter Register Staff A manager for Liberty Locksmith LLC, one of two companies facingpossible sanctions by the state Department of Consumer Protectionover deceptive advertisements, says the company has taken actions toaddress the charges. Paul Mantini said Friday ...
ti 3.70 2.30 2.10 8 Clearly a Thrill 3.90 3.00 2 Cupids [Derived Headline]
Dec 01, 2007; ... Aqueduct OTB results FIRST 7 New York Citi 3.70 2.30 2.10 8 Clearly a Thrill 3.90 3.00 2 Cupids Gallop 3.00 Exacta (7-8) $10.20; Trifecta (7-8-2) $32.40; Scratched: Poppy'sPrincess SECOND 5 Artytheonemanparty 7.10 3.90 ...
NO. 19 GONZAGA at CONNECTICUT
Dec 01, 2007; ... MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY NO. 19 GONZAGA at CONNECTICUT When: Today, 3:30 p.m. Where: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston Records: Gonzaga 6-1, Connecticut 5-1 TV: ESPN Radio: WICC-600, WTIC-1080 KEEP AN EYE ON A--The Huskies are looking for a ...
Huskies unable to pull rank
Dec 01, 2007; ... By David Borges Register staff BOSTON -- There's something missing when Jeff Adrien sees thename of his University of Connecticut men's basketball team listedin the newspaper. "Even though rankings don't mean that much," said Adrien, thejunior power forward, "it's still kind ...
-- The head of a four-man investigative team said Friday they are making a fresh start in the effort [Derived Headline]
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Randall Beach Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- The head of a four-man investigative team saidFriday they are making a fresh start in the effort to find thekiller of Yale student Suzanne Jovin, and he appealed to the publicfor help. The crowded news conference on the sidewalk ...
Ansonia's football legacy keeps growing
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Brett Orzechowski Register Staff ANSONIA -- Drive along Route 8 during autumn Friday nights andthe din of football field lights cuts through the line of treesseparating the thoroughfare with Jarvis Stadium. Drive another mileinto Ansonia and the streets remain empty and the ...
WAGNER AT YALE
Dec 01, 2007; ... MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY WAGNER AT YALE When: Today, 2 p.m. Where: Lee Ampitheater, New Haven Records: Yale (1-4), Wagner (4-2) Radio: WYBC-1340 Video: yalebulldogs.com KEEP AN EYE ON A--The Bulldogs return home after losing ...
Basketball
Dec 01, 2007; ... ON THE AIR Basketball 1 p.m. College women, Quinnipiac at Holy Cross, WQUN-1220 2 p.m. College men, Wagner at Yale, WYBC-1340 2 p.m. College men, Miami (Ohio) at Louisville, SNY 2 p.m. College men, North Carolina at Kentucky, ESPN2 3:30 p.m. College men, ...
People's parent close to expansion
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Angela Carter Register Staff BRIDGEPORT -- People's United Financial, parent company ofPeople's United Bank, has moved a step closer to its deal to acquireVermont's largest bank. Stockholders of the parent company of Vermont's Chittenden Corp.have approved the ...
class ll
Dec 01, 2007; ... Who: No. 2 Shelton (10-1) vs. No. 1 Greenwich (10-1) When: Today,7 p.m. Where: Jess Dow Field, Southern Connecticut State, New Haven On the air: WELI-960, CPTV (tape delay Sunday between 10 a.m.-7p.m.) On the web: www.sportingnewsct.com Previous championship ...
Shelton, Greenwich to be decided in the trenches
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Mike Pucci Register Staff Many high school football fans across the state could probablytell you who Geoff Schultz and Andre Henderson are -- Sheltonseniors who form one of the best backfield tandems in Connecticut. But what about David Fenton, Stephen Grimalli and Alec ...
Drugs, cash, revolver seized in city raid
Dec 01, 2007; ... NEW HAVEN -- State and local police Thursday raided a house inFair Haven and arrested four people. Police seized a loaded .357-caliber Magnum revolver, drugs, cash, scales, packaging material andsurveillance equipment. The raid happened on the third floor of 127 Clay St. Police ...
Artist's sculptures stolen from greenhouse
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Mary E. O'Leary Register Topics Editor NEW HAVEN -- One shows a woman cradling an infant, a worriedexpression on her face, as she hides two other children in folds ofher long skirt. You can almost hear another wood and clay figure singing, whileraw emotion emanates from ...
Dow gains nearly 60, ends month with loss
Dec 01, 2007; ... NEW YORK -- Wall Street closed out a volatile week and month witha comparatively mild performance Friday, ending mostly higher onencouraging words from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Themajor indexes ended the week with gains, but still posted bigdeclines for November. The Dow ...
IRST $52,000 3 YO UP, ALWOptional Claiming, 1 M 1 North Country 4- 1 8 QuickComeback [Derived Headline]
Dec 01, 2007; ... Aqueduct OTB entries DAY - 12:30 P.M. FIRST $52,000 3 YO UP, ALWOptional Claiming, 1 M 1 North Country 4-1 8 QuickComeback 8-1 1a Baxter 4-1 9 Admiral Bird 2-1 2 Bagavond 12-1 10 GoodGoingDarl 20-1 3 BethpageBlack 6-1 11 Brocco ...
Fresh faces add a new chapter to Ansonia/ New London
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Mike Pucci Register Staff When Ansonia and New London met for the first time in the stateplayoffs, the current players weren't even born. The players' only memories of those games are what's been told tothem by grandparents, parents and coaches. "No, I really don't ...
Holiday happenings in Hamden ?
Dec 01, 2007; ... HAMDEN -- From the holiday home tour to the tree lighting, therewill be plenty for residents to do today. Six homes, including MayorCraig B. Henrici's, will be on the home tour to benefit the HamdenEducation Foundation. The Hamden Chamber of Commerce, with CalcagniAssociates Real Estate, ...
Bus pass offer hits snag
Dec 01, 2007; ... By Elizabeth Benton Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Alberta Witherspoon is one of 23,335 city residentswho got a call Monday from Mayor John DeStefano Jr. offering 10 freebus passes. The veteran bus rider was enticed. She immediately rang the 800number to claim her passes. After ...
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Dec 04, 2007; ... Are you glad Imus ...
U.S. can learn from others on health care
Dec 04, 2007; ... PRENATAL health care is declining in Connecticut. According tothe most recent data from the state Department of Public Health, thepercentage of white mothers who failed to receive adequate prenatalcare increased from 10 percent to 16 percent between 2000 and 2004.The situation was worse ...
Clinton's 1st big mistake was Couric interview
Dec 04, 2007; ... OLD pro Democrats who had been in awe of Sen. Hillary Clinton'scampaign believe she made her first serious blunder Nov. 26 byindicating to CBS's Katie Couric that her election as president isinevitable. When Couric asked how disappointed she would be if shedoes not win, Clinton replied: ...
Patriots (12-0) Season glance
Dec 04, 2007; ... Sept. 9 at Jets W, 38-14 Sept. 16 vs. San Diego W, 38-14 Sept. 23 vs. Buffalo W, 38-7 Oct. 1 at Cincinnati W, 34-13 Oct. 7 vs. Cleveland W, 34-17 Oct. 14 at Dallas W, 48-27 Oct. 21 at Miami W, 49-28 Oct. 28 vs. Washington W, ...
AROUND THE AREA Koskelowski, 62, takes oath as [Derived Headline]
Dec 04, 2007; ... AROUND THE AREA Koskelowski, 62, ...
Dodd needed as voice of morality in race
Dec 04, 2007; ... Your editorial "Dodd should drop presidential bid" overlooked themost critical reason Sen. Christopher J. Dodd is making a differencein this field of Democratic candidates for the 2008 presidentialnomination and why it is important that he stay in the race. Doddhas been a leader in ...
ses to Brown 86-79, C1 </content> </article> </ARTICLES> [Derived Headline]
Dec 04, 2007; ... OVERTIME THRILLER Hard-luck ...
ad Pitt Helping New Orleans </content> </article> </ARTICLES> [Derived Headline]
Dec 04, 2007; ... Katherine Heigl Doesn't like ...
nument mimicks a burial mound, A3 </content> </article> </ ARTICLES> [Derived Headline]
Dec 04, 2007; ... WAR DEAD REMEMBERED Downtown ...
Men's basketball GATEWay 88, UConn avery point [Derived Headline]
Dec 04, 2007; ... Men's basketball GATEWay 88, UConn avery point 67 (At New Haven) UConn Avery Point (3-6) Phil Brown 9 3-4 21, Colin Purdon 3 0-0 7, Toron Williams 5 2-414, David Dickson 1 4-8 6, Anthony Malhoit 4 2-2 10, Don Griffith 00-0 0, Brandon Kress 3 0-0 6, Tom Bouldau 1 0-0 3 ....
Amity Middle School Bethany's "7th Grade Characters of the Quarter," from left,...[Derived Headline; Caption text only]
Dec 03, 2007; ... Caption ...