New Haven Register back issues from January 2009:
E. Haven mayor declines salary increase?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Mark Zaretsky Register Staff EAST HAVEN -- For the second straight year, Mayor April CaponeAlmon has opted not to take a salary increase that was approvedbefore she was elected in November 2006. But the town's highest-ranking Republican elected official, TownCouncil ...
'Flash' loved Harleys, visiting family in Virginia
Jan 01, 2009; ... ANSONIA -- Edward "Flash" Gordon loved motorcycles, especiallyHarleys. "He used to make trips to Bike Week in Daytona and theannual Sturgis rally," said his only child, Erica Gordon of Shelton."He rebuilt a 1967 Sportster, entered it in some shows, and won acouple of trophies. He was ...
Wall Street ends dismal year with gains
Jan 01, 2009; ... NEW YORK -- Wall Street headed toward a merciful end to adreadful year Wednesday as investors took some comfort from a sharpdrop in weekly unemployment claims and focused on the prospects for2009. Trading proceeded quietly because many investors have closedtheir books on the year ....
We're No. 1?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Jim Shelton Register Staff On this initial day of the new year, it's only natural to thinkabout firsts. Firsts in sports, for example, are particularly thrilling,whether it's Michael Phelps becoming the first Olympic athlete towin eight gold medals at a single Olympics, or ...
Jan. 11 concert at JCC will feature Elm City Winds?
Jan 01, 2009; ... WOODBRIDGE -- The Classical Music Series at the Jewish CommunityCenter of Greater New Haven will present Emily Fine and the Elm CityWinds, a woodwind quintet in concert, at 2 p.m. Jan. 11 in the VineAuditorium at the JCC, 360 Amity Road. The presentation, which isfree and open to the ...
Take all benefits of wrongdoing public employees
Jan 01, 2009; ... It angers me and others to read that government employees gettingcaught stealing quickly resign and put in for their pension and getit while they are in jail. Many police have been caught and collectbig pensions. We had a governor who did illegal things and resigned,disgraced, went to a ...
The United Illuminating Co. has awarded $10,000 [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... The United Illuminating Co. has awarded $10,000 for this 2009academic year to the Housatonic Community College Foundation. Themoney will be used for the Middle College Pilot Program as part ofthe recent HCC Foundation's Pathways to Success Major Gift Campaign,college officials said in a ...
Giving up Israeli land doesn't bring peace ?
Jan 01, 2009; ... Israelis must feel a deep sense of despair as the new yearbegins. Committed to a peace process that requires Israel to tradeland for peace, Israel is learning that giving up land does notbring peace, only more attacks. In 2000, Israel withdrew its forces from southern Lebanon in ...
FIRST AGRICULTURAL STATION
Jan 01, 2009; ... Continued from C1 opened in January 1958, the Register's archivenotes that the first crossing of the bridge was on Oct. 9, 1957. ANew Haven ironworker named Frank Thompson made the trip by foot. FIRST AGRICULTURAL STATION In 1875, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station ...
Israel cannot sacrifice lives of its people?
Jan 01, 2009; ... SATURDAY, as Jews celebrated the sixth day of Hanukkah and thedelights of the Sabbath, Israel exercised its right to defend andprotect its citizens by launching an airstrike into Gaza. Hamas hadaggressively and unilaterally ended the tenuous six-month cease-fire, launching an onslaught ...
Water workouts, judo offered in Hamden
Jan 01, 2009; ... HAMDEN -- The Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors anaerobic water workout designed for fitness enthusiasts, pregnantwomen, seniors and those recovering from injury or surgery. Classeswill be held from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at theHamden High School pool, 2040 ...
Men on Shoreline will meet for lunch
Jan 01, 2009; ... MADISON -- The Shoreline Men Over Sixty will meet Jan. 9 in theAngela Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church on the Green. The meeting will begin with a lunch at noon, followed by alecture by Paul Bauer. Bauer is board-certified physical therapist with the PGA ...
What lesson will be learned in financial crisis??
Jan 01, 2009; ... THE Great Depression seared some life lessons into my parents'generation. My father hasn't had a mortgage in decades, even thoughhis children keep telling him about the tax advantages. He buysstore-label brands, clips the "sale" coupons out of the newspaperand wears well-mended suits he ...
FRIDAY New Haven: Keys to the City, 908 Chapel [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... FRIDAY New Haven: Keys to the City, 908 Chapel St., a rock 'n'roll dueling piano bar and restaurant, is collecting a $5 covercharge for the Greater New Haven 2009 St. Patrick's Day ParadeCommittee to "Save the Parade." Table reservations are accepted.Call 624-6200. New Haven: ...
Shawnee Peak offers views, short lines, nice ride down?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Tim Jones If you've never skied or ridden the slopes atShawnee Peak (207-647-8444; www.shawneepeak.com) in Bridgton, Maine,you've missed one of the great midsized, family-friendly, something-for-everyone mountains in New England, and one of the best bargainsaround. Trust me, it's ...
The St. Joseph High School boys basketball team [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... The St. Joseph High School boys basketball team made its annualChristmas Eve visit to Maefair Healthcare Center in Trumbull. Theboys visit annually, distributing gift bags filled with itemsdonated by the team families and visiting with residents, singingChristmas carols, and spreading ...
New year will be much like 2008 There is some [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... New year will be much like 2008 There is some cause for hope aseconomy continues its slide into 2009. The new year is likely to be much like 2008: miserable anddangerous. Nearly one in six homes in the United States is worth less thanits mortgage. Home prices dropped another ...
Mathis getting chance to start
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Jim Fuller Register Staff HARTFORD -- The visions of a humbling loss at the hands ofLouisville made it clear to Hartford women's basketball coach JenRizzotti that something had to change. So the day before the Hawks' next game, the former UConn All-American point guard ...
Close Tweed, expand East Haven Industrial Park?
Jan 02, 2009; ... There have been many articles and letters regarding Tweed NewHaven Regional Airport. It is time to set the record straight. Tweedhas never made money. Tweed serves a very, very small group ofindividuals. Expansion will be a detriment to East Haven and ...
Increase inspections of taxicabs Legislative study [Derived Headline]
Jan 02, 2009; ... Increase inspections of taxicabs Legislative study finds safetylapses, high accident rates. A legislative investigation of the taxicab industry requested bystate Sen. Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, raises serious questionsabout taxi safety that should require revision of ...
Exercise, not suicide watch, solution for felons?
Jan 02, 2009; ... An article in the Register stated the two criminals who invadedthe Petit home in Cheshire and murdered the mother and her twodaughters are costing taxpayers a bundle due to an around-the-clocksuicide watch of these criminals. So far, the state spent $500,000.The trial will take many ...
Light snow due today, but not enough to tie up traffic
Jan 02, 2009; ... NEW HAVEN -- Light snow is expected today beginning at around 7or 8 a.m., but it shouldn't have a significant impact on the morningcommute, said Geoff Fox, WTNH meteorologist. Fox predicted the snowshowers or flurries would last until 1 or 2 p.m. Accumulation willbe "undoubtedly under an ...
City homicide toll rose to 22 in '08?
Jan 02, 2009; ... By William Kaempffer Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Twenty-two people were killed in homicides in 2008,nine more than in 2007. One neighborhood alone, Fair Haven, accounted for more than 40percent of those slayings, with nine people being gunned down there.There were three ...
Firefighter injured battling house blaze
Jan 02, 2009; ... BRANFORD -- A firefighter was injured while putting out a housefire on New Year's Day. The fire, at 18 Ozone Road, was called inaround 1:42 p.m. Thursday, officials said. The homeowners were onvacation in the Caribbean, and the house was vacant at the time thefire started, according to ...
Abstinence-only sex education an outright failure?
Jan 02, 2009; ... I hate to bring this up right now, when the ink is barely dry onyour New Year's resolution. But if history is any guide, you arelikely to fall off the assorted wagons to which you are currentlylashed. I don't say this to disparage your willpower. Hang onto thatcelery stick for dear life ....
The electric car is one of those alternatively [Derived Headline]
Jan 02, 2009; ... The electric car is one of those alternatively powered vehiclesthat technologically seems just within reach but somehow never isbecause of problems developing the batteries to power it. There maybe a way to push past that obstacle. The Wall Street Journal reportsthat 14 U.S. technology ...
Gather DNA of those who? are arrested
Jan 02, 2009; ... IT'S not often that a courtroom erupts in applause for a judge'sdecision. That's what happened Dec. 19 in Hartford when SuperiorCourt Judge David P. Gold threw out Miguel Roman's 1990 convictionfor the murder of Carmen Lopez and released him on a promise toappear. In February, ...
Police here 'can learn nothing' from Israel?
Jan 02, 2009; ... I wonder if the police officers brought to Israel to learntactics against terrorists were informed that Israel is theoppressive occupying power of the Palestinian people. History hastaught us that such intolerable conditions produce those whom Israelbrands as "terrorists" but who are ...
Free Willy, clearing of invasive plants, Willard's [Derived Headline]
Jan 02, 2009; ... Free Willy, clearing of invasive plants, Willard's Island, 9:45a.m. Sunday, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Route 1, Madison, bringyour own loppers, handsaws and work gloves; hot drinks, chowder andchili served to volunteers, door prizes, (860) 462-9643 orshannon@menunkatuck.org. A--What's ...
JETS TO START COACH SEARCH: The interview process [Derived Headline]
Jan 02, 2009; ... JETS TO START COACH SEARCH: The interview process for who becomesthe 15th full-time coach of the Jets starts on Friday from within,as offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and offensive line/assistant head coach Bill Callahan will interview for the position.Both are considered ...
YALE (2-8) AT BRYANT (1-11)
Jan 02, 2009; ... MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY YALE (2-8) AT BRYANT (1-11) A--When: Today, 4 p.m. A--Where: Chace Athletic Center, Smithfield R.I. A--Radio: WYBC-1340 A--Audio/video: www.bryantbulldogs.com KEEP AN EYE ON A--Scouting Yale: The Bulldogs are coming off two ...
Farmers market open additional day?
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Pamela McLoughlin Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- CitySeed is making sustainable, local produce easierfor customers to get by adding a second Saturday to its year-roundfarmers market in Wooster Square. Jennifer McTiernan H., executive director of CitySeed, said manyConnecticut ...
Boston College upends Sacred Heart
Jan 01, 2009; ... Staff and wire reports Rakim Sanders scored 20 points and TyreseRice added 18 to lead Boston College to its ninth straight win, a 89-76 victory over Sacred Heart on Wednesday in Boston. Josh Southern chipped in with 13 points and nine rebounds for theEagles (12-2), who open ...
- A quiet hush came over the XL Center as Renee Montgomery writhed in pain underneath the visiting basket. [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Jim Fuller Register Staff HARTFORD -- A quiet hush came over the XL Center as ReneeMontgomery writhed in pain underneath the visiting basket. An announced crowd of 12,803 nary uttered a peep as the UConnsenior point guard lay motionless on the floor. The prospects of ...
Man's death ruled accidental drowning
Jan 01, 2009; ... NEW LONDON (AP) -- The Connecticut medical examiner's office saysaccidental drowning was the cause of death of a man whose body wasfound on a New London beach Christmas Eve. Police say they alsobelieve there was no foul play in the death of 57-year-old StephenJackson. Jackson, ...
Group plans fundraiser
Jan 01, 2009; ... WOODBRIDGE -- The Human Services Commission will sponsor itssecond annual fundraiser for "Warm Hearts Warm Homes" April 2 atCoachman Square. "We hope the Warm Hearts Warm Homes fundraiser willkeep up the public's awareness of the problems of keeping up themomentum of giving in order to ...
ord From the kitchen to the wine cabinet to the refrigerator. Pete Milford Definitely [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... Yes, but very close to home. Roy Wallingford From the kitchen to the wine cabinet to the refrigerator. Pete Milford Definitely not. Ben Fairfield Traveling from my couch to my bed. Irene New Haven I plan to ...
Rite Aid plans drugstore with drive-up window in Cheshire?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief CHESHIRE -- Rite Aid Corp. has filed plans with town to build anearly 15,000-square-foot drugstore at West Main Street and MapleAvenue, one of the community's traffic hot spots. The plans, which were filed with the town Tuesday, must ...
Protesters decry Mideast violence
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Randall Beach Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Stomping their feet to keep warm in the snowstorm,30 protesters picketed and marched Wednesday afternoon, calling foran end to Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators, who gathered on the steps of the ...
High winds, snow belt area?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Pamela McLoughlin Register Staff By late Wednesday afternoon, state police had investigated 146accidents on state highways, with 17 injuries and one fatality inStafford and they expected more before the new year was rung in,said state police spokesman Lt. J. Paul ...
Careless smoker caused school fire?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Naugatuck Valley Bureau Chief SHELTON -- A fire that seriously damaged Shelton High SchoolTuesday afternoon has been ruled accidental, caused by improperdisposal of a cigarette, police said Wednesday. Meanwhile, city officials said it is too soon to ...
Wallingford It's ridiculous! The next thing you know you won't be smoking in the parks, at the [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... My answer is simple, the morgue! Roy Wallingford It's ridiculous! The next thing you know you won't be smoking inthe parks, at the beach, and you won't be smoking in your house. Asfar as I'm concerned, it's like acting like a dictatorship, it'slike telling people how ...
Red Arrow Cafe serves its last pint after 74 years?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By James Tinley Register Staff MILFORD -- There is no longer a bar in Devon where 26-year-oldErin Smethurst can say, "My grandfather used to drink here when hewas my age." The Red Arrow Cafe, known as the city's oldest bar, went out witha final New Year's Eve party before ...
Cops say Matt Dillon was driving 106 mph
Jan 01, 2009; ... NEWBURY, Vt. -- Vermont State Police say actor Matt Dillon hasbeen cited for speeding on an interstate highway. Dillon was chargedwith excessive speed after he was pulled over by a trooper onInterstate 91 in Newbury Tuesday night. The 44-year-old actor wasallegedly traveling at a speed ...
Los Angeles recruit Trice verbally commits to Huskies
Jan 01, 2009; ... By David Borges Register Staff The UConn men's basketball team may have gotten smoked byGeorgetown on Monday night, but the Huskies have defeated the Hoyasin a -- albeit brief -- recruiting battle. UConn received a verbal commitment on Wednesday from JamaalTrice, a 6-foot-5 ...
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Jan 01, 2009 ... UCOnn 78 hartford 41 (At XL Center) HARTFORD (5-7) Min FGFT Reb A PF Pts. Beverly 26 4 -11 1-2 4 1 3 9 Delva 29 3-7 0-1 5 1 1 6 Mathis 29 2- 9 6-8 4 0 2 10 Etienne 30 1 -11 0-1 3 2 4 3 Schaefer ...
Substance abuse council to present awards?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Patricia Villers Register Staff ANSONIA -- Community champions: That's how Valley Substance AbuseAction Council Director Pamela Mautte describes those who supportthe council's mission. The Valley Community Champions Breakfast and Awards Ceremony willbegin at 7:45 a.m ....
Outback Bowl Iowa (8-4) vs. South Carolina (7-5)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Today's Bowl Preview Capsules Outback Bowl Iowa (8-4) vs. South Carolina (7-5) Site: Tampa, Fla. Time/TV: 11 a.m., ESPN About the game: Iowa running back Shonn Greene goes against oneof the SEC's top rushing defenses, but the Gamecocks were mediocreover the ...
Survey: State's economy mirrors nation's
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Register Staff A year into the recession, Connecticut businessowners remain pessimistic about the economy, are experiencing recordlow production and sales figures and have had to reduce operatingcosts and work forces, according to the latest survey by theConnecticut Business & ...
Basketball
Jan 01, 2009; ... ON THE AIR Basketball 2:30 p.m. College men, Villanova at Marquette, ESPN Football 11 a.m. Colleges, Outback Bowl, South Carolina vs. Iowa, atTampa, Fla., ESPN 1 p.m. Colleges, Capital One Bowl, Georgia vs. Michigan State, atOrlando, Fla., ABC 1 p.m ....
City revises foreclosure ordinance
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Elizabeth Benton Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Implementation of an ordinance requiringinstitutions foreclosing on local properties to register with thecity has been delayed while aldermen work to tweak the legislationto apply to mortgage foreclosures only. According to city ...
Safe driving course for seniors set Jan. 8-9
Jan 01, 2009; ... BRANFORD -- The Hearth at Gardenside Senior Living Community issponsoring the AARP safe driving course for seniors from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Jan. 8 and 9 at 173 Alps Road. The two-day, eight-hour coursecould result in a 10 percent discount on auto liability insurance.Checks only should be ...
Shawnee Peak offers views, short lines, nice ride down?
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Tim Jones If you've never skied or ridden the slopes atShawnee Peak (207-647-8444; www.shawneepeak.com) in Bridgton, Maine,you've missed one of the great midsized, family-friendly, something-for-everyone mountains in New England, and one of the best bargainsaround. Trust me, it's ...
Cheshire elementary: Monday, stuffed shells with [Derived Headline]
Jan 01, 2009; ... Cheshire elementary: Monday, stuffed shells with marinara sauce,Italian bread; chicken nuggets, Italian bread; spiced apple slices.Tuesday, chicken with biscuit; steak hoagie, cheese; corn.Wednesday, barbecue beef on bun; mozzarella sticks with marinarasauce; salad. Thursday, pizza; ...
The emergency operations center is staffed for [Derived Headline]
Jan 02, 2009; ... The emergency operations center is staffed for a broad range ofemergencies, including snowstorms, hurricanes and terrorist orbiological attacks. Branford's emergency management director, policeLt. Geoffrey Morgan, said the grant "provides funding for somethingthat normally the town just ...
"It is important for people to live a healthy life [Derived Headline]
Jan 02, 2009; ... "It is important for people to live a healthy life because itwill enable you to accomplish more," she said. Bernard added thatthe team aspect of the program is a good idea. "It's easier to do itwhen you do it with friends because you have people to encourage youas well as you encouraging ...
Academics always in the running for state title
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Mike Pucci Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Danaieka Wiggins first ventured into track and fieldto compete against her sister. But in the process, Wiggins has blazed a path of her own. Wigginsis the lone captain at Hillhouse, one of the state's most consistentand decorated ...
Derby couple's little 'angel' makes big entrance?
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Lauren Garrison Register Staff Gabriel Boanerje Tovar wasn't due to come into the world untilJan. 23, but his grandfather accurately predicted he'd be a New Yearbaby. Gabriel's mother, 20-year-old Kimberly Signore of Derby, hadspent the last two days of 2008 in and out of ...
Learn to create 'beautiful home'??
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Mary Beth Breckenridge McClatchy Newspapers If a room redo or a whole-house design is on your to-do list for2009, check out House Beautiful's "The Home Book: Creating aBeautiful Home of Your Own" (Hearst Books, $40 hardcover.) The magazine has combined practical advice and ...
Four Firsts For Frost
Jan 02, 2009; ... NEW HAVEN -- Kristen Frost has been governed by the stopwatch forso long that the end in sight -- 14 months away -- comes as acomfort. Over the course of a thousand yesterdays, she has chasedher swimming rainbows, fulfilled goals that most could only dreamabout and paid the price in ...
Well-known business owner inspired loyal following?
Jan 02, 2009; ... HAMDEN -- Legendary New Haven business owner Joseph Perfetto hada loyal customer following, and no wonder. "My dad owned andoperated New England Typewriter and Stationery on Crown Street for73 years, and always loved being in his store in downtown NewHaven," said son Pasquale "Pat" ...
Icy plunge is a big hit?
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Pamela McLoughlin Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Kimmy Lamborn of Florida was looking for a "crazyway" to start the new year, and she found it by plunging into the fr-e-e-ezing waters of Long Island Sound Thursday with 40 mph windsswirling around. "It was awesome. ... I feel ...
Cheshire, Prospect chambers join forces?
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief CHESHIRE -- The Chamber of Commerce has seen it membership growby nearly 12 percent over the past three years. Now the organization is reaching out to businesses in neighboringProspect, which saw its Chamber of Commerce go out of business ...
About the award The Sports Person of the Year [Derived Headline]
Jan 02, 2009 ... About the award The Sports Person of the Year was started in 2002to recognize a person or group from the Greater New Haven area forexcellence in athletics ....
Conference to discuss organic farming in state?
Jan 02, 2009; ... NEW HAVEN -- To encourage more organic farms and farmers inConnecticut, CT NOFA will present its "Getting Started in OrganicFarming Conference" from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at JonesAuditorium at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Thefeatured speakers, John and Lynn ...