February 2009 - Month In Review

4 charged with driving drunk or high in Putnam
Feb 26, 2009 The Journal News
... under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Putnam County Sheriff's office said yesterday. Luis Pomaquiza, 30, of Danbury, Conn., was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, ...

Nick Mitchell defies 'American Idol' norm
Feb 26, 2009 Worcester Telegram & Gazette
... and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, according to his MySpace page. His family owns Mitchell Oil in Danbury, Conn., but by all accounts, he's just another struggling performer. 'I decided to audition for 'American Idol,' to be honest, ...

Patrice A. Nadeau Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Roofing Services
Feb 26, 2009 Press Release News From 24-7 Press Release
Patrice A. Nadeau considers providing multiple products to multiple industries, while increasing employment at the same time, to be the most rewarding aspect of his work DANBURY, CT, February 26, 2009 ...

Danbury's Delavinia's Deli takes top chili prize
Feb 25, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
Learning by visiting restaurant kitchens since childhood, Danbury's Demetrios Laylos Jr.


Earl Taylor, 91, was father of local man
Feb 18, 2009 News Times
Earl A. Taylor, 91, of Brookfield, died Feb. 15, 2009, at Danbury Hospital. He was the widower of Gladys Irene Taylor, who died in 2005 following 61 years of marriage.

Will the viewers be Gentle?
Feb 26, 2009 The Toronto Star
... and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, according to his MySpace page. His family owns Mitchell Oil in Danbury, Conn., but by all accounts he's just another struggling performer. "I decided to audition for American Idol , to be honest, ...

Seven Danbury athletes headed to D-I level
Feb 25, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
Danbury has produced a set of septuplets that is sure to raise everything but controversy.

Defying the 'Idol' norm
Feb 25, 2009 ETruth.com - Life
... and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, according to his MySpace page. His family owns Mitchell Oil in Danbury, Conn., but by all accounts, he's just another struggling performer. "I decided to audition for 'American Idol,' to be honest, ...

Danbury man charged with DUI after pole crash
Feb 25, 2009 News Times
A 34-year-old resident was charged with driving under the influence last Wednesday, police said.

Ethan Allen to trim manufacturing work force
Feb 25, 2009 News Times
Ethan Allen Global Inc., the Danbury-based furniture company, is laying off 190 workers at its factories in Vermont, Maine and North Carolina because of slow sales, a company official said Wednesday.

Danbury to receive more stimulus money
Feb 25, 2009 News Times
Danbury will receive $168,222 in additional Community Development Block Grant funding that was included in the $787 billion stimulus bill.

Danbury, Newtown, New Milford Citgo stations sell shamrocks for muscular dystrophy
Feb 25, 2009 News Times
Citgo gas stations in Danbury, Newtown and New Milford are encouraging people to donate $5 to muscular dystrophy this "Gold Shamrock Friday." The stations have been selling shamrocks -- $1 for green, $5 for ...

Nick Mitchell defies 'American Idol' norm with alter-ego Norman Gentle w/Photo
Feb 25, 2009 Madison Publishing
... and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, according to his MySpace page. His family owns Mitchell Oil in Danbury, Conn., but by all accounts, he's just another struggling performer. "I decided to audition for 'American Idol,' to be honest, ...

"Idol" Contestant's Alter Ego Was A Boost
Feb 25, 2009 CBS News
... and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, according to his MySpace page. His family owns Mitchell Oil in Danbury, Conn., but by all accounts, he's just another struggling performer. "I decided to audition for 'American Idol,' to be honest, ...

Mississippi teens tutor Danbury math students
Feb 24, 2009 News Times
... me a lot." The 98-year-old Piney Woods School is the flagship of four black boarding schools in the United States. Danbury's William Knight has promoted the school in this area for about five years. He has served on its advisory board and sponsored ...

Death Notices
Feb 25, 2009 Tri-Lakes Free Trader
... 05733. *James Robinson, age 65 died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Robinson was born in Danbury, Conn., on Feb. 11, 1943. He had been a resident of Brandon since 2006 moving here from Adams, Mass. FAIR HAVEN *Roger Lee ...

Danbury school board ready to mediate teachers contract
Feb 19, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
The Danbury school board voted unanimously to return to mediation with the city's teachers union to try to re-craft a contract after the Common Council rejected the previously mediated contract as too expensive ...

Danbury school board ready to mediate teachers contract
Feb 19, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
The Danbury school board voted unanimously to return to mediation with the city's teachers union to try to re-craft a contract after the Common Council rejected the previously mediated contract as too expensive ...

Local movie fans weigh in on this year's Academy Awards
Feb 19, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... at www.newstimes.com. You can watch tonight's festivities at home or go to one of the area's viewing parties. In Danbury the Connecticut Film Festival is hosting its first Oscar party at Two Steps Downtown Grille, at 5 Ives Street. Two Steps is ...

Donovan named Danbury football coach
Feb 19, 2009 Connecticut Post
Sitting in his fourth-floor office at Danbury High School, occasionally rocking back and forth in his leather chair, Dan Donovan smiled as he discussed what was now his.

Penn State University Official Athletic Site
Feb 15, 2009 Penn State Athetlics
... and Julia Bauregger put the Pioneers up early, defeating juniors Sarah Lotto (Toronto, Ontario) and Lauren McCarthy (Danbury, Conn.) in No. 2 singles, 8-2. Bhavani Tirumurti and Annette Aksdal clinched the doubles point for the Pioneers with an 8-5 ...

This Weekend
Feb 19, 2009 The Wilton Bulletin
... During his talk, from 7 to 8:30, Mr. Colley will discuss how the pathways influenced settlements in the Greater Danbury area and became the foundations for modern-day transportation systems. Reservations are required and there's a $12 fee; for ...

Gymnasts compete this weekend in Danbury
Feb 18, 2009 News Times
... beam," she said. "When doing a cartwheel, you need to turn on your hips, and this is tough." Hanna Buckle, 14, of Danbury said the vault will be the most difficult for her, since the requirements have changed from prior years. "They're adding a ...

Danbury educators must deal with contract impasse
Feb 18, 2009 News Times
The Danbury teachers contract could be headed to arbitration for the first time since 1992, after the Common Council used its authority Tuesday to reject the agreement the school board and teachers union worked ...

A2 Technologies Receives Research Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration w/Photo
Feb 19, 2009 PR.com
Danbury, CT, February 19, 2009 -- -- A2 Technologies announces today that it has received a three year research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to study the effectiveness of Fourier Transform ...

Danbury police release name of man found dead
Feb 18, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... speaking on the condition of anonymity said Rivera was likely shot several times at another location and dumped in Danbury. The discovery of the bullet-riddled body shook the families living along Mountain Laurel Lane, a cul-de-sac off Padanaram ...

Local food pantries doing OK with peanut recall
Feb 18, 2009 News Times
... recall. "We only have actual peanut butter in jars," Capt. Todd Hughes, commanding officer of the Salvation Army in Danbury, said about the organization's food pantry on Foster Street. Food containing salmonella-tainted peanuts has sickened nearly ...

Local lawmaker asks state to assist former Ethan Allen employees
Feb 18, 2009 News Times
... were offered. "Layoffs can be a crushing blow to any individual or family, whenever they occur," said McLachlan, R-Danbury, who is serving his first term in office. "But when they happen in difficult economic times, they can be even more damaging." ...

Newtown man charged with DUI in Brookfield
Feb 18, 2009 News Times
... influence and failing to obey a traffic signal. He was released on a promise to appear Feb. 27 in Superior Court in Danbury

Take on Life: Digging through the trash for answers w/Photo
Feb 17, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... is eager to address the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA) next Tuesday at its haulers' meeting in Danbury. Like many local solid waste haulers, Cerreta wants to know what's going to happen to the old Galante empire now that the federal ...

Sadler Aviation is up to date -- for now
Feb 18, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... paid the past due amounts late last week. The commission had threatened to pull the company's permit to operate at Danbury Airport if the money wasn't paid by Monday. "According to reports I've gotten they've brought everything up to date," Ashkar ...

Earn-A-Bike received community support
Feb 18, 2009 News Times
On Dec. 1, I made an appeal to the citizens of greater Danbury for our Earn-A-Bike Wheels for Kids program.

Wind brings down trees, causes power problems
Feb 12, 2009 News Times
Strong winds toppled trees and caused as many as 2,500 homes to lose power in Danbury alone Thursday.

Playoff hopes fading on Mad Hatters
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
The first regular season in Eastern Professional Hockey League history is quickly fading away and so are the Danbury Mad Hatters' playoff hopes

New Milford, Danbury eye league titles
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... of Hand, who was second ranked." When the FCIAC tournament starts in New Canaan all eyes are once again back on Danbury. The Hatters bring a 15-2 record into the tournament and five defending individual champions, but Danbury will take little for ...

Danbury boys chase back-to-back indoor title
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
In sports, nothing is ever guaranteed, but it's hard to imagine the Danbury boys indoor team not claiming back-to-back Class LL titles today at the New Haven Athletic Center.

Area students selected by lottery to attend magnet school
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
Next year's kindergarten class at the Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies in Danbury is settled with students selected by lottery to attend the regional magnet school.

Stamping out dissent not the American way
Feb 12, 2009 News Times
... en disagree. Stamping out dissent and the free expression of ideas is not the way to a better America. Carol Finning DANBURY

Bethel teens get a heads-up on money matters
Feb 12, 2009 News Times
... this is useful information." Fifteen-year-old Lindsay Anderson of Bethel, a sophomore at Immaculate High School in Danbury, said the course is helping her "learn about finance and how to become better with my money." Contact Marietta Homayonpour at ...

Danbury school board cuts staff, requests budget increase
Feb 12, 2009 News Times
The Danbury Board of Education passed a $115 million spending plan for 2009-10. It eliminates 27.5 teaching positions and seven non-certified staff positions, but is still a 3 percent increase over the current ...

Danbury fire victims hire attorney
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... owed rent and security deposits, says a lawyer hired to represent them. Alan Barry, of Alan Barry and Associates in Danbury, said his firm is acting as a conduit between the families, property owner John Farley, and Farley's insurance company. A ...

Local Sports & Recreation
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... for the 2009 season ends Feb. 29 Registration $50. In-person registration set for March 7, 14, 21 and 22 at the Danbury War Memorial from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration fee $65. Late registration April 1 through May 25. Registration fee $80. For more ...

Attorney defends New Street property owner
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... to shield ACF Properties and John Farley from any potential lawsuit, Carreira said. Alan Barry, an attorney in Danbury, announced this week he has been hired to represent nine of the 13 families left homeless after the fire, the cause of which has ...

Pair charged with drug possession near Immaculate High
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... ss was listed as "city streets." Fernandes is from New Milford. They are scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Danbury later this month.

New Hope Baptist Church expansion taking shape
Feb 11, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... for the church's community ministry programs. An expanded food bank will be used by the Community Action Center of Danbury, and a day-care facility will provide the public with affordable, quality child care. The expanded church will also include a ...

Video: One lane of Route 7 open in New Milford, power in Danbury has been restored
Feb 12, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
Update, 1:53 p.m. Power has been mostly restored throughout Danbury. Update, 12:23 p.m. A dispatcher in New Milford reports that one lane of Route 7 in Gaylordsville is open after a tree fell and brought wires ...

New Milford stamp theft defendant gets 32-month jail term
Feb 6, 2009 News Times
... handed down a 10-year prison term to be suspended after 32 months. McCauley and a co-defendant, Andrew Mastrianni of Danbury, were arrested last June. Both had worked in the shipping department of Nutmeg Stamp Sales, a nationally known dealer of ...

Take on Life: AWD sale is chance for a new beginning w/Photo
Feb 5, 2009 News Times
... Waste Disposal on the auction block, along with the rest of this trash empire once owned by James Galante. If Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton gets his way, the city will get the transfer station and the highest bidder will get control of the trash ...

Danbury board OKs retirements, sees new leadership structure
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
The Danbury school board approved a retirement incentive package that releases 67 veteran teachers and four administrators.

Inmate commits suicide at Garner prison
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... according to prison spokesman Brian Garnett. Officers and prison medics attempted CPR and Schultz was rushed to Danbury Hospital. He died Tuesday. The state medical examiner's office said Schultz's death was the result of asphyxiation and ruled it a ...

Danbury Hospital to begin Lyme disease registry
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... of Lyme disease can only start when doctors have a dependable body of medical evidence about it. Toward that end, Danbury Hospital announced it will begin a registry of area patients with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. It may be the ...

Young American hero's story told in Connecticut
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
Danbury native John Halas didn't appreciate history while growing up. But the 34-year-old firefighter and actor does now that he's appeared in the historical drama "Frederick Douglass: Pathway from Slavery to ...

Danbury barber failed to forecast own arrest
Feb 5, 2009 News Times
... probe into heroin sales in the city's downtown. Pack, who works at a shop on Ives Street, was one of a dozen Danbury residents interviewed by The News-Times on Saturday regarding their Super Bowl picks. Pack correctly forecast the Pittsburgh ...

Fortunoff files for bankruptcy
Feb 5, 2009 Connecticut Post
... goods at three full-line stores. It also operates 16 outdoor furniture stores, including locations in Norwalk and Danbury, Conn. "The jewelry and home goods businesses have been hit particularly hard by the economic downturn," said Chief Executive ...

Hatters' time: Danbury indoor track teams hope to sweep FCIAC championship
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
It's championship season, which means it's the Danbury indoor track teams' time to shine

AWD sale is chance for a new beginning
Feb 5, 2009 News Times
... Waste Disposal on the auction block, along with the rest of this trash empire once owned by James Galante. If Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton gets his way, the city will get the transfer station and the highest bidder will get control of the trash ...

Dodd, Murphy to hear health care concerns
Feb 5, 2009 News Times
... are engaged in health care issues," said Andrea Rynn, the director of public and government relations for Danbury Hospital. "This is a national issue and we are very pleased that Congressman Murphy, who has been very active on health care, and Sen. ...

Premature Aging of CD4 Cells May Accelerate HIV Disease Progression
Feb 5, 2009 HIV and Hepatitis
... raise a particular challenge for continued immune control of HIV-1 and long-term survival." Department of Medicine, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA; ...

Nonprofit to post billboard asking for information in Badaracco disappearance
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... investigators in solving this crime." Meanwhile, other developments in the case may be revealed this month when a Danbury man, Ernest Dachenhausen, is scheduled to go to trial on a charge of interfering with the Badaracco investigation. Details of ...

'Super Bowling Sunday"
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
... es. Bowling shoes are included at no extra cost. Monetary donations may be mailed to Dream Come True, P.O. Box 2415, Danbury, CT, 06813. This all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is now in its 22nd year. For further information, call (203) 790-7333

Brewer's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Nighthawk Girls To Exciting 40-38 Win
Feb 5, 2009 The Newtown Bee
... shot as the buzzer sounded to lift the Nighthawks to dramatic 40-38 win over the host Immaculate Mustangs in Danbury. "It was pretty exciting," said Brewer, adding that she looked over to the official to be sure she released the shot in time and ...

Richard Elvin Lake
Feb 5, 2009 The Newtown Bee
Richard Elvin Lake, 77, of Danbury, died January 23 at Harborside-Glen Hill Health Care

Michael Halas appointed to Danbury Common Council
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
Local farmer Michael Halas was appointed to the Common Council this week after some contentious discussion on parliamentary procedure

Michael Halas appointed to Danbury Common Council
Feb 5, 2009 NewsTimesLive.com
Local farmer Michael Halas was appointed to the Common Council this week after some contentious discussion on parliamentary procedure

Stew Leonard's recalls trail mixes
Feb 5, 2009 News Times
... Leonard's White Chocolate Cranberry Mix and Stew Leonard's Trail Mix. Stew Leonard's has four stores in Norwalk, Danbury, Newington and Yonkers, N.Y. The Hershey Creamery Co. has also announced a recall of its goo goo peanut butter ice cream, which ...