West Haven Voice

Dozens of residents braved the sub-freezing temperatures last week to attend Mayor Nancy N. Rossi’s scheduled Town Hall. Topics were varied, and included blight, development, finances and budget.

About 175 participants charge in and out of the 35-degree water of Long Island Sound during the 19th annual Icy Plunge for the Cure on Saturday morning at Savin Rock Beach. The breast cancer benefit celebrated the 20th anniversary of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program. Among those plunging for the cause were former Mayors Edward M. O’Brien, John M. Picard and H. Richard Borer, Jr.

“I believe that the costcutting measures that have been implemented are starting to take hold.”

West Haven Community House Executive Director Patricia W. Stevens, center, receives a wooden “Community Service Award” plaque Monday at the Community House from Robert S. Morton, director of the West Haven Interagency Network for Children, and Viola Waldo, co-chairman of WHINC’s Parent Support Group for special needs children. Stevens was nominated for her continued support of WHINC’s Spanish Parent Support Group and Children with Special Needs Program. “Her generosity has provided space for both of our support groups and a safe and secure space for child care for parents who attend our meetings,” said Morton, who is also the director of West Haven Youth and Family Services. “Ms. Stevens has also allowed us to use the Community House facilities for our holiday fiesta party, valentine dance and WHINC’s open house and resource fair.”

The Postmaster - The Boston Post Road was one of the nation’s first highways.

The Postmaster - The Boston Post Road was one of the nation’s first highways.

From left, former Mayor H. Richard Borer Jr., Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, Breast Cancer Awareness Committee member Beth A. Sabo and former Mayor John M. Picard are all smiles after the plunge in the Savin Rock Conference Center.

From left, West Haven High School girls volleyball coach Kate Coldren, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, and Breast Cancer Awareness Committee members Beth A. Sabo and Susan See get ready for the post- plunge raffle.

Three- and four-year-olds love to jump around, sing, laugh and play. It’s all part of the “school day” for pre-schoolers from West Haven Community House’s Head Start program. It may look like playing, but they are actually learning ... in a fun, playful way. The children recently participated in a JumpBunch program where trained coaches led fun and exciting sports and fitness activities that builds self-esteem, encourages eye/hand coordination, as well as gross and fine motor skills while also learning teamwork.

Jared Pliszka (35) is the Vio’s Sports Plus/Westie Blue Player of the Week. In two games this past week, the junior was phenomenal, stopping 59 of 61 combined shots he faced in a pair of West Haven victories. To read about the Player of the Week and learn about all of your West Haven sports, including game stories, photos, videos and more, visit www.westieblue.com.

Francesca Criscuolo picks off a loose puck in last Saturday’s contest with Guilford at the Edward Bennett Rink. Francesca’s Westie-Sharks combine is turning in one of the best records in recent years.

Taylor Nowak is surrounded by Guilford sticks during the Westie-Sharks game. The locals, made up of students who at- tend West Haven and Sacred Heart Academy should be ranked in the top half of the field when tournament ratings are announced.

WH-SHA Sharks’ goalie Kyleen Crowe sweeps the puck aside while hoping to get some help from teammate Veronica Lynn. The local Combo squad topped Guilford, 3-1, last Saturday.

Notre Dame senior wrestler Christian Fillion moved into the Notre Dame record books becoming the first in school history to reach the 100-win plateau. He achieved that mark at the Foran Duals on Saturday.

Quamir Jackson runs down a loose ball in last Saturday’s Fundamental League play at the Red Bailey gym.