Cub Scout Brandon Buccheri of Pack 288 and Boy Scout Alex Potter of Troop 802 join together to fold Old Glory at the beginning of Pack 288’s recent Blue and Gold Dinner. Pack 288 is led by Cubmaster Meg Barnes, and sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Church; Troop 802 is led by Scoutmaster Steve Shine and sponsored by First Congregational Church on the Green. Both hold regular meetings, and visitors are welcome.
Player of the Week
West Haven senior Mary McDaniel is the Vio’s Sports Plus/ Westie Blue Player of the Week. In two games the week of May 11, McDaniel scored 10 goals and added three assists.
Player of the Week
West Haven West Haven senior Gabi Prisco (20) is the Vio’s Sports Plus/Westie Blue Player of the Week. In two games this past week, Prisco scored 8 goals and added three assists.
Spa Day
More than 30 residents were pampered with manicures and hand massages at John Prete Senior Housing on May 9, compliments of Councilwoman Robbin Hamilton (D-5), who sponsored a Mother's Day Spa afternoon. The date was selected to honor her brother, the late Brent Watt, who served the district as councilman. Helping to coordinate the event was Prete Resident Service Coordinator Yolanda Russel, while Brenda Shuler of Sistas Academy of Cosmetology made sure her students did the manicures properly, along with her assistant, Wendy Claxon-Lugo. Althea Sewell was in charge of the tea and refreshments.
Award Winners
West Haven High School's Gabby Prisco and Kyle Froehlich, receiving the prestigious CIAC Scholar-Athlete Award at the annual banquet on May 7. Presenting the awards to each athlete are coaches, Joe Morrell and Erin Blake.
Historian's Corner - Silver's Drug Shop
Silver’s building, circa 1900
Youth Leaders
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven Mullins presented the Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award to freshmen Brendan Carew and Niki Patel.
