The Westport Farmers’ Market Young Shoots photo contest has begun.
Photgraphers ages 5-18 can take shots every Thursday (like today!), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Imperial Avenuue parking lot. The deadline is August 8.
Local artists will judge the entries, by age group. There’s a show on August 20 at Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center. Winners receive cash prizes.
Here’s one of the first entries. It’s from Fielden Brelsford, in the 5-9-year-old category.
Fielden sets a high standard. Let’s see what you’ve got!
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Staples High School athletic director VJ Sarullo has named Liam Witham as the 5th permanent head coach in Staples boys soccer 67-year history.
He succeeds Russell Oost-Lievense, whose contract was not renewed by superintendent of schools Thomas Scarice.
The London native played competitively for 15 years before transitioning to coaching, while pursuing his degree in sports fitness and coaching. He holds multiple respected soccer coaching certifications.
Following his playing career, he coached at the premier club FC Westchester and the University of Mount Saint Vincent. He also founded a private training organization.
Sarullo says, “Staples High School is proud to welcome Coach Witham to the Wrecker family. Throughout the interview process, Coach Witham distinguished himself with his genuine passion for working with student-athletes, his commitment to their growth both on and off the field and his clear vision for the future of our program. His leadership will build both immediate progress and sustained success. I look forward to working with Coach Witham in the years ahead.”
Liam Witham
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There was a lot going on at Compo Beach yesterday.
Visitors might be forgiven if they didn’t notice how nice the entrance looked.
But it didn’t just happen. Westport Garden Club volunteers were hard at work, making sure that fireworks-goers — and everyone who follows this holiday weekend — is greeted grandly.
(Photo courtesy of Kelle Ruden)
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While Westporters were flocking to the Compo fireworks yesterday, Weston’s Jolantha stayed home.
For one thing, she didn’t have a ticket.
For another, she’s a cement pig — not very mobile.
For a third, she was getting decked out in her 4th of July finery.
Now she can celebrate in style.
(Photo/Hans Wilhelm)
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A reminder: Our 11th annual “06880” blog party is 2 weeks away.
The date is Thursday, July 17. We’ll gather at 6 p.m. at Compo Beach — specifically, alcohol-is-okay South Beach, by the trees (by the kayak launch).
Bring your own food, beverages (no glass bottles!), beach chairs and blankets.
It’s a true community gathering – a chance to meet and mingle with the diverse “06880” community (both online and real). It’s fun, un-fancy, and free!
We extend a special welcome to all new “06880” readers. And those who have never come to our bash. See you there!
See you at the blog party! (Photo/JC Martin)
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A few yards from where we gather for our blog party, Ned Dimes Marina is at full capacity.
But — as today’s “Westport … Naturally” image shows — there is plenty of room if you’re not a boat.
(Photo/Nikki Gorman)
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And finally … FUN FACT: We are now closer to the year 2050 than to 2000.
Which brings to mind:
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Good comms strategy to announce the new soccer coach on a day everybody is at the beach and not paying attention to the news. This town needs to take off the blinders and do something about authoritarian Scarice.
Seems to have worked.
Cool video, thank you !