Archive: February 1, 2018

The 1951 West Haven High School Hockey team is shown in the traditional team photo at the venerable New Haven Arena. The team was virtually forgotten until some team family members jogged memories. Click title for story.

Jordan Page, a 1st grader at Haley school, proudly shows off her Christmas cards for the veterans. Click title for story.

Children at the school made Christmas cards to be distributed to the patients. Dr. Khan is shown with with coordinator of the project, Jamene Farrell. Click title for story.

Children at the school made Christmas cards to be distributed to the patients. Click title for story.

After a few years of struggle, Our Lady of Victory School will close at the end of the current academic year. Click title for story.

Stone fences became an art form in New England and as the saying goes, made “good neighbors.” Click title for story.

While much of the food trade was centered around “Restaurant Row” in the area around Savin Rock in the 1960s, just down the road near Prospect Beach was “Scotty’s” a hamburger joint that attracted the bobby sox and penny loafer crowd. A popular hangout for city teens, the restaurant was dealt the fate of them all when over-the-counter sales were banned along the beach as part of the urban renewal project. It is fondly remembered by many residents and former residents. These pictures were sent in by former city resident and WHHS baseball and football star Jim Brennan.

While much of the food trade was centered around “Restaurant Row” in the area around Savin Rock in the 1960s, just down the road near Prospect Beach was “Scotty’s” a hamburger joint that attracted the bobby sox and penny loafer crowd. A popular hangout for city teens, the restaurant was dealt the fate of them all when over-the-counter sales were banned along the beach as part of the urban renewal project. It is fondly remembered by many residents and former residents. These pictures were sent in by former city resident and WHHS baseball and football star Jim Brennan.

Calling all youth musicians and singers, don’t miss this great opportunity to showcase your talent. The Rock House School of Music holds monthly Youth Open Mic Nights at the West Haven Community House on the last Friday of the month. The next event will be held on Friday, Feb. 23 from 6-9 p.m. To register, please contact Cathy or John McCarthy from The Rock House School of Music at (203) 996-5576 or (203) 934-2501. Reserve your spot early.

Ward-Heitmann House Museum Board Member, Elaine Goodson, explained to the children of the West Haven Child Development Center about the history of family quilts. Elaine, a former social studies teacher, read the Quilt Story by Tony Johnston and Tommie dePaola and shared the story of her own family quilt. The children also toured the house and viewed the quilts on display inside the WHHM.

Jad, one of the West Haven Child Development Center students, took an interest in the history of family quilts exhibit.

West Haven junior girls hockey player Celina Condon (4) is the Vio’s Sports Plus/Westie Blue Player of the Week. Condon has been a steadying force for the Westie Sharks, anchoring a defensive effort by the team, with her determined play. Read about Celina Condon on the Player of the Week page at www. westieblue.com.

Senior defenseman Zack Dumas celebrates first goal of career against ND-Fairfield on Jan. 24. The Green Knights improved their record with two impressive wins. Dumas, meanwhile, became a bit of a scoring machine, tallying his second goal in as many games in the next outing against NFI. Click title for story.

West Haven Forward Collin Braziel muscles his way for a rebound shot on the stick of Notre Dame (Fairfield) goaltender Andrew Jones in Saturday’s game at Bennett Rink. Co-Captain Braziel’s Westies gave up an early 1-0 lead to drop an overtimer, 2-1. Click title for story.

Blue Devil Niko Kyle wins the draw late in the Westies’ match with Notre Dame (Fairfield) Saturday at the Bennett Rink. They lost a narrow 1-0 lead and then were beaten in overtime, 2-1. Click title for story.

Joe Steinman leads a break up court in the Westies battle with Branford Monday night. The Blue Devils took an early lead and rolled to a 78-64 victory over the Hornets. Steinman and his Wes- ties then had to meet high- powered Wilbur Cross the next afternoon and took it on the chin, 85-62. Click title for story.

West Haven’s Jonal Pate (2) dribbles into the lane against Branford Monday night at the Blue Devils’ gym. Click title for story.

Josiah Moncrieffe pulls up for a jumper early in Devils’ victory over Branford Monday. The team had one of its best outings of the year against the Hornets. Click title for story.