Christmas, 1917 By Seth G. Haley As written, 1955 It was Christmas, 1917; the occasion World War I; the place a tiny village in France, a village with one little shop, a few houses, a beaten chateau. Stationed there … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Felicia
Tempus does fugit, sweets, and here we are, gettin’ ready for Turkey Day and the short jog toward the holiday season that’s jest around the corner. As is our custom, we offer the politicos and ruling classes of our fair community our own version of … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Obituaries
Ruth Tietjen Ruth Tietjen, age 93, of West Haven passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2023. She was the wife of the late Henry L. Tietjen. Ruth was born in Terryville, CT, daughter of the late Robert and Emily Jabs Haupt. She is … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I read they will soon be doing some work at the Grove. What has it been, a couple of years? What they should do is put hedges where the wooden fence is and give it class! Also instead of concrete, how about a board … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Cranberries: “The Rubies of the Pines” It has been 402 years since the autumn of 1621, when that struggling band of English Puritans sat down with their Indian friends to celebrate their friendship, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Cooking a turkey? Follow some safety tips
By Dr. Eric Walsh Hartford Health Thanksgiving is a time for celebration and togetherness, but the approaching holiday also comes with potential hazards. “With the risks posed by the COVID-cold-flu season and the typical hazards … [Read more...] about Cooking a turkey? Follow some safety tips
Dear Felicia
November already! Before yew know it the Christmas stuff will be up in stores…wait a minute…it already is up in stores. No sooner do the managers have the Halloween stuff down, the holly and ivy seem to take their place in the blink of an eye. We had … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Parish plans food collection The Social Justice Committ ee of St John XXIII Parish in West Haven will sponsor a Food Drive to benefi t WHEAT and the Purple Pantry Box on the weekend of Nov. 4 and 5. Please bring donations to all Masses at … [Read more...] about Around Town
Obituaries
The Rev. Ernest Bodenweber, former 1st Church pastor, succumbs Rev. Ernest Bodenweber passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 17. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1925. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Gripvine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: My hands are still shaking as I write this letter to you. I am elderly and on Medicare and Social Security. I have accepted my age and medical problems but always felt assured knowing that I have medical coverage. … [Read more...] about Gripvine