Month: September 2006

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Staples Shuts Out Harding 33-0

Staples shut out Harding at Bridgeport today 33-0, improving to 3-0 on the season. Senior Kenny Lozyniak carries the ball while Nick VanVlamertynghe (60), Roger Muchnik (32), and Matt Santora (78) block. Next Saturday the Wreckers take on Trumbull in the homecoming game. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Betsey Lebow for WestportNow.com

Lebow Scores Career-High Three Touchdowns

Staples senior Alex Lebow grabs a pass in today’s 33-0 win over Harding at Bridgeport. Lebow racked up 113 yards and a career-high three touchdowns on 15 carries. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Betsey Lebow for WestportNow.com

Saturday Morning Accident Ties Up I-95

Southbound traffic backed up on I-95 in Westport at about 9 a.m. today because of a two-car accident on the Saugatuck River Bridge. A Westport EMS ambulance can be seen making its way to the accident. EMS transported two persons to Norwalk Hospital. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Westport Arts Center Hosts Exhibit Reception

The Westport Arts Center Friday night held an opening reception for its “Allegories of Displacement” exhibit. Standing in front of one of the pieces on display, “Hard Rain,” are (l-r)) Murray Kronick, Susanna Heller, the artist, William Di Fazio and Sylvia Kronick. The evening was well attended with a wine and cheese reception. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006

1:30 p.m. – Bridgeport – Harding High School – Staples football vs Harding

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Staples Boys Soccer Earns Another Shutout Win

Nicky Hoberman (blue) heads a ball out of danger in Staples’ 1-0 win over New Canaan today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com
Matt Lamb’s penalty kick—his third in as many games—was the difference as the Staples boys soccer team shut out New Canaan 1-0 at the Rams’ field today.

The Wreckers’ victory—their sixth shutout in seven matches—raised their record to 6-0-1. Staples’ next test comes Wednesday (4 p.m.), against a tough Wilton team at Kristine Lilly Field.

Lamb’s penalty kick came after Brendon Cristobal drove into the box and was fouled. Cristobal, Preston Hirten and Russell Oost-Lievense were dynamic attackers throughout the afternoon.

Defensively, they teamed with Keaton Cristobal to neutralize Jeff Leach, the Rams’ All-American player.

Telling of Life and Death

The Friends of the Westport Center for Senior Activities today kicked off a new series “Know Your Neighbors” with Bill Meyer giving a talk titled “End of Life Choices.” The well known Westporter talked about his highly emotional experience and spiritual decision to help his terminally ill father end his life. He talked about his close relationship with his father and the factors that lead up to the decision. Meyer was ultimately arrested in 1994 for second degree manslaughter, which could have included a prison sentence of up to 10 years. The case attracted national media attention. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Getting the Meals Ready

Michel Nischan, chef and co-owner with Paul Newman of the new restaurant The Dressing Room, prepares “preview” meals to get ready for the opening on Oct. 6. The restaurant is adjacent to the Westport Country Playhouse. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Rell Announces $50,000 Funding for Westport Firehouses

Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced today that $50,000 in new state funding for improvements to firehouses in Westport is expected to be approved at the Oct. 6 meeting of the State Bond Commission.
Flashback: Gov. M. Jodi Rell visits Westport Fire Headquarters Sept. 14 and is welcomed by Chief Christopher Ackley. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

“This money will allow Westport to make necessary upgrades and renovations at its firehouses,” said Rell, who visited Westport fire headquarters Sept. 14 to proclaim “First Responders Day.”

“We want to do all we can to make sure our first responders have the finest facilities and equipment. They deserve it. This is good news for Westport.”

The request had been originally submitted by state Rep. Joe Mioli of Westport. “I am glad the governor has supported the request and look forward to the State Bond Commission approving it,” he said.

Celebrating

Westport’s newest fire recruits celebrate with gifts of sponges and scouring pads from Platoon 1 after their swearing in today at Westport Fire Headquarters. They are (l-r) David Janofsky, Kevin Dumas, Michael Scalzo, and Turker Askoy. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com