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Westport Volunteer EMS Takes Newman's Own Donation To Heart Westport Volunteer EMS Takes Newman's Own Donation To Heart
Westport Volunteer EMS Takes Newman's Own Donation To Heart WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport ambulances will be equipped with life-saving cardiac devices thanks to a $35,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation. The new equipment — Stryker/Physio-Control LUCAS 3 chest compression systems — can be used on those in cardiac arrest while keeping Westport Volunteer EMS personnel safe. The automated system offers optimal, high-quality compressions that can be deployed in seconds and can be used while moving patients and in difficult access points, such as narrow hallways and staircases. The grant was given in honor of Newman’s Own Foundation’s 35th anniversary a…

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by Meredith Guinness
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Fairfield Calls For Acts Of Kindness To Mark Sandy Hook Anniversary Fairfield Calls For Acts Of Kindness To Mark Sandy Hook Anniversary
Fairfield Calls For Acts Of Kindness To Mark Sandy Hook Anniversary FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Town of Fairfield is asking residents to mark the somber fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre by performing acts of kindness. It was five years ago Dec. 14 that a gunman killed 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Former Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra called for kindness to honor those who lost their lives. “The Town of Fairfield will continue to unite with Newtown and show our community’s strong support and solidarity by encouraging residents to perform acts of kindness,” said First Selectman Mike Tetreau. “In suppor…

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by Meredith Guinness
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Fairfield Veteran Inducted Into The Connecticut Hall Of Fame Fairfield Veteran Inducted Into The Connecticut Hall Of Fame
Fairfield Veteran Inducted Into The Connecticut Hall Of Fame FAIRFIELD, Conn. — U.S. Army veteran Thomas Quinn was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame this week, surrounded by state and local leaders and family and friends. “Honoring the military service and life’s work of our veterans is among the most important ways we as citizens can show gratitude,” state Rep. Brenda Kupchick said at the Hartford ceremony. “Tom Quinn stands as a particularly inspirational model of an American serviceman who answered the call of duty to his country and then continued that admirable service long afterward.” Ten other veterans were also inducted into…

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Santa Visits Weston Historical Society For Victorian Farmhouse Christmas Santa Visits Weston Historical Society For Victorian Farmhouse Christmas
Santa Visits Weston Historical Society For Victorian Farmhouse Christmas WESTON, Conn. -- Enjoy an old-fashioned Victorian Farmhouse Christmas when Santa Claus visits the Coley House at the Weston Historical Society on Sunday, Dec. 17. Santa and his helper will be at the Historical Society’s 1841 farmhouse, located at 104 Weston Road, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Coley House has been specially decorated by the Weston Garden Club to reflect Christmases of the past.  A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of children with Santa and his helper. Cookies and cocoa will be served. Photos with Santa are free. Donations to the society are always welcomed. For fur…

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Wonderful Wines, Great Food, Good Company — All for Charity In Westport Wonderful Wines, Great Food, Good Company — All for Charity In Westport
Wonderful Wines, Great Food, Good Company — All for Charity In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Surrounded by 100 fine wines, good food and mood setting music, many of the 400 guests gathered at The Inn at Longshore last Friday enjoyed a great evening with friends, dotted by an occasional sampling of wine.  A smaller number took the opportunity to taste wines recommended specifically for them by Cory D’Addario, the wine maven of Liquor Locker of Westport. The setting was Westport Sunrise Rotary’s 27th Annual Wine Tasting, this one the Holiday Gala. The setting was beautiful. The Inn was attractively decorated for the season. Event manager Christine Hussey and OnTheM…

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Fairfield Celebrates Giants Tonight For National Pop Warner Football Title Fairfield Celebrates Giants Tonight For National Pop Warner Football Title
Fairfield Celebrates Giants Tonight For National Pop Warner Football Title FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fresh from celebrating Fairfield American’s impressive run at the Little League World Series, the town will celebrate the Fairfield Giants 10U as national Pop Warner champs this week. The celebration will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the South Pine Creek Recreation Center, 210 Old Dam Road. All are welcome to join First Selectman Mike Tetreau and the Parks & Recreation Department in congratulating the town’s newest champions. The 10-year-old division the town’s Pop Warner Giants Football League finished 21-12 over the Kansas City Titans last month. The members of t…

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Bridgeport Rallies Around Quadriplegic Teacher About To Lose Vital Benefits Bridgeport Rallies Around Quadriplegic Teacher About To Lose Vital Benefits
Bridgeport Rallies Around Quadriplegic Teacher About To Lose Vital Benefits BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Friends are rallying around a beloved Central High School teacher who recently learned that state budget changes might make it impossible for him to work or to continue his normal lifestyle. Tom Wade sustained a spinal cord injury from a diving accident when he was 17. He is a quadriplegic with a personal care attendant to help him daily with showers, meals, exercise and other necessities. But late last month, the Milford resident received a letter from the State of Connecticut stating his income was too high to continue the Medicaid for the Working Disabled benefits he …

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by Meredith Guinness
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New Illustrated Chronicle Of Monroe's History To Launch In January New Illustrated Chronicle Of Monroe's History To Launch In January
New Illustrated Chronicle Of Monroe's History To Launch In January MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…

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Norwalk Land Trust To Buy White Barn Property & Preserve 15 Acres Norwalk Land Trust To Buy White Barn Property & Preserve 15 Acres
Norwalk Land Trust To Buy White Barn Property & Preserve 15 Acres NORWALK, Conn. — With an agreement in place for the Norwalk Land Trust to purchase the White Barn property in Norwalk, the 15.4-acre site will be preserved as open space forever, the NLT announced.  “Given its unique biodiversity and benefit to the community it is critical for the community to help NLT save this this property,” said Seeley Hubbard of the Norwalk Land Trust. The property is located in the Cranbury neighborhood of Norwalk on the Westport border.  Major donations from James and Deborah Fieber and William Fieber of $1 million are kick-starting the fundraising for the purchase…

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William Raveis Honored For Fundraising Work To Fight Cancer William Raveis Honored For Fundraising Work To Fight Cancer
William Raveis Honored For Fundraising Work To Fight Cancer WESTPORT, Conn. – Bill Raveis, Fairfield resident and founder of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, was honored at the Westport Country Playhouse for his exceptional fundraising efforts for cancer research.  Raveis was recognized last week at the 10th annual Moffly Media Light a Fire Awards Ceremony, emceed by Broadway star James Naughton, which honors the nonprofit and philanthropic work of Fairfield County’s community heroes. Cancer is personal to Raveis. When his friend (and president of Raveis) was diagnosed with cancer, followed by his wife, “it hit home twice."…

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Celebrate Hanukkah With Community Menorah Lightings In Fairfield County Celebrate Hanukkah With Community Menorah Lightings In Fairfield County
Celebrate Hanukkah With Community Menorah Lightings In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Schneerson Center of Connecticut will celebrate Hanukkah with several community Menorah lightings in Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk. Hanukkah, which begins the evening of Dec. 12, celebrates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greek Syrian oppressors in the land of Israel and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem with the lighting of the Menorah. Although they had only one day’s supply of olive oil it miraculously lasted eight full days until new oil was obtained. The public is invited to these community Menorah lightings that will featur…

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Kennedy Center Leader Feted, $170,000 Raised At Four Seasons Ball In Wilton Kennedy Center Leader Feted, $170,000 Raised At Four Seasons Ball In Wilton
Kennedy Center Leader Feted, $170,000 Raised At Four Seasons Ball In Wilton TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Kennedy Center raised about $170,000 for its residential services for people with disabilities and celebrated its longtime leader at the 53rd annual Four Seasons Ball. A sold-out crowd of 300 congratulated Martin Schwartz, the first president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, who has led the organization since 1978. Schwartz will retire in January. “Marty is a man for all season,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “He started this work when people were not paying much attention to people with disabilities. He built awareness and called attention to people who often are …

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