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Volume 16, Number 7
Friday, February 12, 2021
It’s Burn Awareness Week As a part of Burn Awareness Week, Chief Paul Januszewski and the North Haven Fire Department would like to remind residents of safety tips and precautions in hopes of preventing burn-related injuries. The North Haven hockey team battles Hall-Southington in this 2018 photo. This winter, the North Haven icemen are one of the favorites to claim the SCC/SWC Division II title.
Hockey teams set to do battle in amped-up SCC/SWC Division II NORTHFORD — It will be one of Connecticut’s most closely watched high school hockey divisions over the next seven weeks, deservedly so and by default. SCC/SWC Division II, middle tier of the hockey alliance between the Southern Connecticut and South-West conferences, looms an 11team hornet’s nest for 2021. Not only is D-II buzzing with backyard rivalries, seven of the 11 teams are calling the
Northford Ice Pavilion home this season. Under the microscope and under one roof: There will be no mysteries this season, save for who emerges as division champ at the end of the line. Reigning conference king Branford, the 2019 Division II state champ, is in the mix. So is Daniel Hand, the only Division II team ranked in GameTime CT’s preseason
state poll. Cheshire has long been a DII mainstay. Lyman Hall was promoted after winning the state Division III title in 2019. Sheehan, abounding in talent, chose to move up this season. Amity, North Branford, North Haven, Guilford, Watertown-Pomperaug and the East Haven Co-op round out the card. See Hockey, A2
Harris returns to lead NHHS fencing program In a Friday, Feb. 5 press release, the North Haven High School Athletic Department announced the appointment of James Harris as the new head coach for the NHHS fencing program.
Harris, a two-time monogram winner and former captain of the University of Notre Dame fencing team, took over as head coach at North Haven High School in 2001. During his seven-year stint with the
Indian fencers, North Haven student-athletes earned 22 AllState awards, five team championships, two individual titles and three runner-up finishes. See Fencing, A2
Burn Awareness Week, organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), began this year on Sunday, Feb. 7 and ends on Saturday, Feb. 13. This annual campaign serves as an opportunity for fire educators to share common burn awareness and prevention messages to their communities. The ABA estimates that each year, approximately 400,000 people receive medical care for treatment of burn injuries in the U.S. The theme of Burn Awareness Week 2021 is “Electrical Safety from Amps to Zap (A to Z)!” in an effort to remind people of the potential risks from unprotected outlets, improperly used extension cords and other electrical hazards.
“While extension cords may seem harmless, if not used correctly they can potentially cause injury,” Januszewski said. “We want to ensure that our residents use their appliances with caution and care, especially when working with extension cords and power strips.” The North Haven Fire Department share the following electrical safety tips provided by the ABA: Major appliances should only be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips. Only one heat-producing appliance should be plugged into an outlet at a time. Before use, always check cords for cracks or frayed sockets, loose or bare wire and loose connections. Never use electrical cords that are broken or frayed. Extension cords should be rated for extended use. Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors. See Burn, A2
Black History Month Coming Feb. 19 a special section in The Citizen. Read about the people, past and present, who contribute to our diverse communities. Learn about local Black history and how it influences us today. Online coverage is available at https://www.myrecordjournal.com/BHM