Thursday, May 17, 2012
Competitors lose more than 1,400 pounds.
The Biggest Loser reality television show is getting a run for its money in Woodbridge. In just 10 weeks, a group of members at the Jewish Community Center held a competition and lost a total of ... get ready for it ... 1,439 pounds! The Blue Team was the winning team of the local Biggest Loser contest with a total loss of 397.2 pounds. That loss was 15.1% of their starting body weight. The Red Team came in second with a total loss of 365.4 pounds, which accounted for 14.8% of their starting weight. The Green Team was close behind with a 373-pound loss, which measured 14.1% of their body weight. The Yellow Team finished with a not-too-shabby 276.8 pound loss, or 10.7% of their beginning weight, while the Shadow Team lost 105.2 pounds, or 5…
In this week's Readers' Choice contest we want you to tell us who has the tastiest, juiciest, most delicious burgers around -- and what makes them so darn good?
In this week's Readers' Choice contest we want you to tell us who has the tastiest, juiciest, most delicious burgers in town -- and what makes them so darn good? In its purest form it's just a beef patty on a bun. But today's burgers are much more complex, with toppings that range from the classic lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup and mustard to items that include everything from bacon, mushrooms, jalapenos, avocado, chili or a fried egg. You could even get a burger made from turkey meat or bison, or a veggie one, too. When it comes down to it, you could put just about anything on a burger. And there are some great restaurants serving some incredible burgers right here in Bethany and Woodbridge. In this week's Readers' Choice contest, we …
Another wonderful cast, crew and sets, Amity Theater Department does it again.
Robert DeNiro gained a ton of weight for the lead role in Raging Bull, Demi Moore shaved her head for G. I. Jane, and local Amity student Alli Kramer spent many nights in a hair dressers chair having her medium brown hair lightened gradually until her entire head was the right shade of blonde to play the lead of Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde, the Musical." The play offers many opportunities for everyone to shine, from Elle's three BFF Sorority Sisters who pop up out of nowhere to lift her spirits or give her confidence, to memorable little guest roles by teachers, security guard George Geane, or Director Rob Kennedy's father-in-law Bob Drobish. Mark Iwanicki, who debuted at Amity in Chicago last year and was nominated for the Best Actor …
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First installment on former great athletes from our area and what they're doing in their second careers.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from Bethany and Woodbridge youth or recreational sports in featured on Bethwood Patch? Here's how!] MO VAUGHN (Norwalk) Known as "The Hit Dog" during his 12-year career in the Major Leagues, Vaughn lives in Solon, Ohio, where he owns and operates "Mo Vaughn Transport," which is a trucking company. The former first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox and the 1995 American League MVP also owns and operates OMNI New York LLC, which bought and rehabilitated more than 1,100 units of distressed housing in the New York metropolitan area. The company manages these properties to provide low-cost housing using government tax credits. RICH DIANA (Hamden) A graduate of Hamden High School, Diana was an All-…
And, DeLauro and Murphy oppose Republican plans for domestic violence act.
BLUMENTHAL: The senator was one of a few legislators honored by the Sports Fan Coalition for supporting legislation to eliminate the FCC's sports blackout rule on Tuesday night. The other recipients were Commissioner Robert McDowell, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Reps. Joe Barton (R-Texas), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.). Blumenthal tweeted about the awards ceremony and posted a photo: "Honored to be Sports Fans Coalition’s Most Valuable Lawmaker for work on sports blackouts w/ @DavidGoodfriend @brifred http://bit.ly/Jf6F4j" LIEBERMAN: The senator released a response to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's approval of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Connecticut State Police issued the following press release regarding openings for state troopers.
The Connecticut State Police Department is preparing to accept applications for employment for the position of State Trooper. Enrollment for the TROOPER exam began May 14, 2012 and continues through May 29, 2012. The Connecticut State Police offers an exciting career opportunity, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Applications can be obtained on the State Police website or by contacting a State Police recruiter at 203-630-8070. Anyone who wishes to compete for the position of Trooper must have completed and submitted the application online by May 29, 2012. “This is a rare opportunity for men and women to become part of the finest state police organization in the nation,” said Governor Dannel P. Malloy. “State Police Troopers are…
Patch readers weigh in on the killing of a black bear, pedestrian safety and pensions.
Cheshire "And would the DEP charge the black bear with murder if the bear killed this man's family? Is this man really a criminal for killing the bear?" Chris Cioffi poses these questions in response to the arrest of a Burlington man for killing a black bear that came onto his property. Stratford "People need to slow down for a few minutes and pay attention." This, jmf says, will lead to safer streets for pedestrians. The comment is one of many as residents discuss the fact that there have been seven pedestrians struck by vehicles so far this year — three shy of the number for all of 2011. Hamden "You don't have to be an accountant to figure this one out..." Dr. Alfred C. Whitehead diagnosis the problem and provides a prescription to …
The Bethany defense lawyer said he used the grievance to clear his reputation after being criticized in an editorial.
Criminal defense attorney Norm Pattis, who practices in Bethany, said he was so incensed at the suggestion by the editorial board of the Connecticut Law Tribune that he had violated his professional ethics that he filed a complaint with the Statewide Grievance Committee — against himself. Writing about it in his column in the Law Tribune, Pattis said the editorial board had reacted to his use of his columns to respond to a whispering campaign by political operatives in Hartford trying to get a law passed to replace the Bridgeport school board with the governor’s appointees. Pattis represented some of the school board members in court. He said the proposed legislation aimed to make his lawsuit moot before it could be ruled on by the state …
The school's new leader will guide it through a big transformation
Beecher Road School will have a new principal for the upcoming school year as the two existing schools are restructuring into one. The new solo-principal administrative structure will transform the school from a primary house and an intermediate house, to one Pre-K through Grade 6 school beginning in September. At a special meeting of the Woodbridge Board of Education, the board unanimously accepted Superintendent Guy Stella’s recommendation of Gina Prisco as the new leader of Beecher Road School. Stella says Prisco brings a rich background of professional experience to her position here in Woodbridge. She has extensive expertise as an elementary and middle school administrator, and has taught at both the elementary and middle school …
In this first of a series, the author examines the intersection of hyper-parenting and feminism. Where do we go from here?
In another shocking example of poor journalistic judgment, the current Time magazine cover of an attractive mother breastfeeding her three year old son stoked intense debate among mothers across the nation just in time for Mother’s Day. The cover, reading “Are you Mom enough?” invites the reader to learn about the unorthodox childcare advice administered by longtime parenting guru Dr. William Sears. Dr Sears, who recommends a technique called attachment parenting, advises a host of techniques designed to foster—he says—a safe and secure childrearing environment. The attachment parenting mother breastfeeds on demand until the child self-weans, sometimes not until kindergarten. The mother wears the young baby in a sling—nearly all day, as …
Don Shea
7:16 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
The kids were amazing. Bravo more ›