The Y’s Men of Westport and Weston took a tasty tour yesterday.
They headed to Copps Island Oysters, the 4th- generation shellfish farm in Norwalk.
Don Bell — the environmental health director who led the tour — said that Copps Island’s oyster farming, harvesting, processing, sorting and packaging business is Connecticut’s largest fishery.
Don Bell leads the oyster museum tour. (Photo and hat tip/Dave Matlow)
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If you missed last week’s Coming Out Day panel at the Westport Library — titled “When Did You Know,” and featuring several members of the LGBTQ community discussing their coming out stories — click below. The event was sponsored by Westport Pride.
(NOTE: The program begins at the 4:30 mark — skip ahead to that point.)
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A local favorite — the Chris Coogan Trio, featuring bassist John Mobilio and drummer Jim Royle — headline this Thursday’s “Jazz at the Post.”
Of course, Greg Wall — the “Jazz Rabbi” — will bring his saxophone too.
Pianist Coogan grew up here. He travels the world, but still calls this area home. He is a sensitive, in-demand accompanist for singers, a powerhouse gospel pianist, choir director and bandleader, a highly effective and inspiring educator, and an all-around good guy.
There are 2 sets October 20: 7:30 and 8:45 p.m (VFW Post 399, 465 Riverside Avenue). Dinner begins at 7 p.m. There’s a $10 cover; reservations are strongly suggested: JazzatThePost@gmail.com.
Chris Coogan
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Staples High School’s October Students of the Month are senior Jeffrey Pogue, juniors Nina Lauterbach and Morgan Tamm, sophomores Samantha Henske and Logan Noorily, and Eleni Bragi.
Students of the Month are those who help make Staples a welcoming place for peers and teachers. Principal Stafford Thomas says, “they are the ‘glue’ of the community — the type of kind, cheerful, hard-working, trustworthy students who keep the high school together. They are friendly to the staff and fellow students, and make positive contributions in class as well as to the Staples community.”
Staples’ October Students of the Month (from left): Eleni Braga, Nina Lauterbach, Logan Noorily, Samantha Henske, Jeffrey Pogue, Morgan Tamm.
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“Westport … Naturally” once again goes to the dogs.
Our own “Scooter” Swanson was recently designated as a Marine Corps Service dog, by the Commandant. Congratulations!
(Photo courtesy of Carl Addison Swanson)
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And finally … Chuck Berry would have been 96 years old today. The great rock ‘n’ roller died in 2017.
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Great to see the picture of Don Bell leading the Copps Island tour.
Worked with Don many years ago when I was Dockmaster at Compo Basin and E.R. Strait Marina and he worked for the State of Connecticut Health Dept, the State’s boat was kept at Compo Basin back then.
Dan, if you are in contact with Don, please say hello for me, and please send long my contact info to him.
Thanks.
Tom
Big congrats Scooter ( Spanky ) .. From your pal EnZo
Great photo, Carl!!!!
There are never enough great things to be said about Chris Coogan. Aside from being an astonishingly incredible soul, Chris is immensely talented, lending his talent to, among other projects, many of Brian Keane’s documentary film scores. When Brian and I produced the 2019 Charlie Karp Memorial Concert at Levitt Pavilion, Chris provided his Good News Gospel Choir and the amazing Jason Terry to inspire and direct them. Thank you for featuring Chris in 06880.