The week in photos – October 20, 2022

John Vinci receives a mayoral citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi for his “incomparable legacy of volunteerism.

West Haven Youth Soccer League President John Vinci receives an embroidered “Italian American of the Year” jacket from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, second from left, at West Haven’s 23rd annual Italian Heritage Celebration on the steps of City Hall on Oct. 7. Looking on are Rossi’s executive assistant, Louis P. Esposito Jr., the master of ceremonies, and Vinci’s wife, Joanne.

Sparky the Fire Dog waves with retired City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown firefighter Glenn Conlan, holding grandson Declan, 4.

The 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week is observed by West Haven’s three fire departments and the city at the second annual West Haven Fire/Police Service, Public Safety & Health Expo in Old Grove Park on Saturday. The free exposition brought together families and first responders from around the state for hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations to promote public safety education.

Fire Marshal Keith T. Flood demonstrating a home fire sprinkler.

West Haven Fire Department firefighters knock down the live burn blaze during the home fire sprinkler demonstration.

The 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week is observed by West Haven’s three fire departments and the city at the second annual West Haven Fire/Police Service, Public Safety & Health Expo in Old Grove Park on Saturday. The free exposition brought together families and first responders from around the state for hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations to promote public safety education.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Richard Demaala, from West Haven, assigned to Navy Medical Readiness & Training Unit (NMRTU) Atsugi, administers a seasonal influenza vaccine to a sailor during a vaccination drive held onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cuts the ribbon with Pub 34 owners Dottie Newman, fourth from left, and Ginny Newman-Durso, third from right, on Oct. 6 to celebrate the restaurant’s grand opening at 439 Derby Ave. With them are, from left, Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing for the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce; Councilwoman Colleen O’Connor, R-at large; state Rep. Treneé McGee (D-116); City Clerk Patricia C. Horvath; Rossi Executive Assistant Louis P. Esposito Jr.; City Council Chairman Peter V. Massaro (D-6); and Councilman Gary Donovan (D-at large).

From left, Dubel’s Golf Tournament organizers Katie Heffernan Farrell, Jo-Anne Hugendubel-Case, Beth Sabo and Laura Nelson join other tournament organizers and participants during a post-event reception in the backyard of Dubel’s Cafe at 260 Campbell Ave. on Friday. Heffernan Farrell, Hugendubel-Case and Nelson are breast cancer survivors. The annual tournament, co-chaired by Dubel’s owner Fred Hugendubel and Art Gilbert, raised $7,500 for the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program’s Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund, said Sabo, the program’s chairwoman and West Haven’s commissioner of human resources. The fund was founded in March 2003 in honor of Ruickoldt, who taught third grade at Savin Rock Community School before succumbing to breast cancer in 1997. Each spring since 2003, a $2,000 check has been awarded in Ruickoldt’s memory to a female high school senior from West Haven who plans to continue her education.

The Firemen’s Memorial on the Green.

West Haven High School student-athletes Emma Walker (shown here) of the girls' soccer team and Diego Soto of the boys' soccer team have been named Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Fall 2022 Scholar-Athletes. Walker and Soto are two of 46 scholar-athletes to be recognized by the SCC from 23 different schools. The SCC Scholar-Athlete recognition program honors the "best of the best" in the SCC. The recipients are selected by their school's coaches and athletic directors. To be named a scholar-athlete, students must have a minimum B (3.0) average overall and be a varsity letterwinner. Recipients should also demonstrate leadership qualities by being a positive role model for other students both on and off the field; exhibiting an ability to help a teammate overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; putting the needs of the team before themselves.

West Haven High School student-athletes Emma Walker of the girls' soccer team and Diego Soto (shown here) of the boys' soccer team have been named Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Fall 2022 Scholar-Athletes. Walker and Soto are two of 46 scholar-athletes to be recognized by the SCC from 23 different schools. The SCC Scholar-Athlete recognition program honors the "best of the best" in the SCC. The recipients are selected by their school's coaches and athletic directors. To be named a scholar-athlete, students must have a minimum B (3.0) average overall and be a varsity letterwinner. Recipients should also demonstrate leadership qualities by being a positive role model for other students both on and off the field; exhibiting an ability to help a teammate overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; putting the needs of the team before themselves.

Matthew Panton leaps to head the ball against Cross. The Westies took a 1-0 loss.

Celia Williams strides to intercept the ball from a Branford Hornet.