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Danbury To Dedicate Memorial Park To Fallen Heroes This Sunday
DANBURY, Conn. – The city of Danbury will dedicate the newly built Police and Fire Memorial Park to pay tribute to heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty. Mayor Mark Boughton, along with the Danbury Police and Fire Departments, will dedicate the park located at 357 Main St. on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. The event is open to the public. “We built Memorial Park as a place of remembrance and reflection,” said Boughton. “The park will provide the opportunity for folks to gather and remember the heroes in our community who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty.” This p…
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Danbury Vet To Receive Warrior Award At Walk Of Honor This Sunday
DANBURY, Conn. -- A veteran of Operation Desert Storm who lives in Danbury will receive the Warrior Award at the 2017 Walk of Honor in Danbury on Sunday. The Warrior Award will be presented to U.S. Army Specialist Daniel Hayes Jr., who served in Operation Desert Storm and was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement on March 15, 1991. While maneuvering behind enemy lines, Hayes’s unit faced friendly fire and at the same time learned that there were dismounted enemy infantry all around their position. His orders were to leave their vehicles and prepare foxholes. As his team bega…
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Author Revisits Bridgeport Poltergeist Case At The Danbury Library
DANBURY, Conn. -- Connecticut author William J. Hall will revisit the forgotten case of a Bridgeport family and a malevolent poltergeist during a talk at the Danbury Library on Saturday, Oct. 21. The case of the Goodin family gained international attention, along with that of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were assisted by a priest and a young seminary student. The Warrens called the event, "one of the most famous well-documented poltergeist cases in history.” In November 1974, police and fire authorities were called to a house on Lindley Street in Bridgeport, wh…
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Racers Readying For 11th Annual CancerCare 5K in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — It shouldn’t be hard to spot Stephanie Hall when she steps off in the 11th annual CancerCare Fairfield Walk/Run for Hope this Sunday at Jennings Beach. The Bridgeport woman, who sought out CancerCare counseling to help her support a friend with breast cancer, will sport a tutu made by her daughter Quantishay with colors representing friends and loved ones with different types of cancer. “CancerCare doesn’t just support people who have cancer and are struggling,” Hall said. “They also support families, children caregivers, loved ones — whoever asks for help.” Hundreds are…
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Kids In Costume Get Free Admission To Maritime Aquarium During AquaScarium
NORWALK, Conn. – Kids in Halloween costumes can get free admission to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on the final two weekends in October when the popular family attraction transforms into the AquaScarium. Children age 3 to 12 who come to the AquaScarium in costume on Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 will get free admission (a $15.95 value) with each paying adult. Adult admission is $22.95. The offer requires one paying adult for each free costumed child. “Here’s the chance for free apparition, er, admission for your little ghouls and goblins,” said Dave Sigworth, the aquarium’s spooksperson. “It w…
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Boy Scouts To Allow Girls To Join Cub Scouts, Become Eagle Scouts
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that it will welcome girls into its Cub Scout program and will develop a scouting program for older girls that will allow them to advance and reach the rank of Eagle Scout. The BSA Board of Directors unanimously approved the decision Wednesday after years of receiving requests from families and girls. The organization evaluated the results of numerous research efforts and gained input from current members and leaders, as well as parents and girls who have never been involved in scouting. “This decision is true to the BS…
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Stop Being Unhappy: Be Selfish, Advises Greenwich Parenting Expert
GREENWICH, Conn. -- Moms who experience fatigue, frustration and resentment may be surprised to learn their emotions have a startling cause: They feel bad because they’re not being selfish enough. This insight comes from Jane Wyker, a parent educator and author of “Soul Selfish: The Awakening of a Good Girl.” Taking care of children can be an all-consuming task, says the Greenwich resident. When mothers feel like no one is noticing or appreciating what they’re doing, or worse, taking their hard work for granted, they may ask themselves: “When is it my turn? When is someone going to take ca…
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Friends Near And Far Help Stamford Family Win Free New Roof
STAMFORD, Conn. — A Stamford couple will receive a free roof this month after family and friends across the country voted them the winners of Prizio Roofing and Siding Co.’s No Roof Left Behind giveback. Friends nominated homeowners Jordan and Freer Ferenc in the contest, saying they “really deserve to catch a break.” Jordan Ferenc has HERNS disease, a rare condition that has caused him to lose much of his eyesight and left him unable to work. His wife Freer is an elementary school teacher in Greenwich and they have a daughter in kindergarten. “We are incredibly grateful to have won this a…
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Danbury Scout Building Pavilion At Kenosia Seeks Help With Eagle Project
DANBURY, Conn. — A 15-year-old from Danbury has set to work on his Eagle Scout project to make improvements at Kenosia Park that can be enjoyed by the whole community. He just needs a little bit of help. Reed Lyall, a member of Troop 52 chartered at King Street Church, has launched a GoFundMe page to help raise money to complete a shade pavilion at the popular park on the city's West Side. "My brother, Jack, and I very much enjoy playing soccer, and we decided to do projects that would benefit all residents of the greater Danbury community as well as our local soccer club," R…
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Stamford Fancy Dress Ball Will 'Unmask' Cycle Of Child Abuse
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Exchange Club of Stamford hopes to ‘unmask’ child abuse and raise funds for its Parenting Skills Center with its 2nd annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel. The Venetian-style fancy dress evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes dinner and open bar, dancing to the Summertime Band and a DJ, locally crafted beverages from sponsors Asylum Distillery and Black Hog Brewing Co. and complimentary red carpet glamor shots from sponsor Stewart Title Insurance. Exchange Club past President Nino Antonelli, vice president of business banking and …
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Kennedy Center To Honor Retiring President At 53rd Four Seasons Ball
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Martin Schwartz, the retiring president and CEO of the Kennedy Center, will be the guest of honor at the nonprofit’s 53rd annual Four Seasons Ball Crystal Gala. Planned for the Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton, the Nov. 4 event will commemorate Schwartz’ more than 39 years of service at the agency. A champion for people with intellectual disabilities, the Trumbull resident has touched the lives of thousands of families throughout Connecticut and is nationally recognized in the rehabilitation field. “Marty is an exceptional leader who has made a difference in the lives…
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Wilton's Weir Farm Honors Interns With Park's First Young Stewards Awards
WILTON, Conn. — The Friends of Weir Farm awarded the first Young Stewards awards to three seasonal interns who worked at the national historic site this season. Weir Farm’s Youth Internship Program exposes interns to a variety of National Park Service careers and hands-on experience by completing projects and working with park staff, partners and volunteers. Awards were presented to the three interns in recognition of their accomplishments: Tanner Burgdorf of Bridgeport, a natural resources intern Josh Pfohl of Ridgefield, a youth ambassador intern Claire Tensa of Danbury, a youth ambass…
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