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It was a sparkling day at Compo Beach yesterday. We’re hanging on to great weather as long as we can!
(Photo/Maggie Rahe)
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Meanwhile, elsewhere by the water, a Coastal Cleanup crew from Staples High School was hard at work.
(Photo/Karen Como)
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Saturday’s International Market and Festival at Lachat Town Farm yesterday was a huge success.
Global cultures was celebrated through food trucks, world music, dance troupes, artisanal vendors, kids’ activities, and (of course) a German beer garden.
If you weren’t there, this photo will have to suffice.
(Photo courtesy of Dick Wingate)
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Westporters continue to help Horace Lewis, Staples High School’s head custodian who suffered a major stroke just 5 months after retiring last summer.
The latest update from his family:
“He is making small gains with his therapies. He can hear us, and makes sounds verbally in response. It takes a lot of energy for him to do. We continue to pray for God’s will to be done for Horace’s healing.
“We ask for your support to help with his long-term rehabilitation journey. To find a safe place of comprehensive rehabilitation for brain injury as close to home would be what he would have liked. His family, friends and all involved are so thankful for your help.”
Click here for Horace’s GoFundMe page.
Horace Lewis
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Two requests, from an organizer of a December holiday event: “Do you know someone who could be a Santa Claus? And anyone with a boat still in the water who could decorate it with holiday lights, to be admired by the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge?”
If you can help, email dwoog@optonline.net. Thanks!
Looking for a Santa — and a boat. Two separate items, despite this photo.
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With all eyes on the Staples High School boys soccer team, as it roars into the post-season with a 9-1-4 record, here’s a reminder of some players who grew up here before taking their talents elsewhere.
The Hopkins private school varsity team is captained by Max Gordon. They’re having a great season, having beaten longtime powerhouses Avon Old Farms and Kent.
Max is joined by fellow Westport Soccer Association graduates Liam Spellacy and Albert Yang. Good luck as they begin the Fairchester league playoffs next month — seeded first.
Max Gordon
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Rowene Weems describes the back story to today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo, taken on the boardwalk by Bartaco:
“I did not use a zoom. The gull waited patiently while I got closer and closer, seemingly expecting a treat. He bolted, when he realized all I had was a camera.”
(Photo/Rowene Weems)
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And finally … happy 296th birthday to composer Johann Strauss!
Take care, Rowene
Dan I am sorry I don’t have a boat. And I don’t think I can pull off being Santa or even Mrs Clause. But I am willing to be an Elf helper if needed. I think this is such a great jesture I am even willing to dress accordingly. Please reach out to me if needed. Love to share the holiday spirit and bring some joy. Rebecca Ellsley