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Donna Christopher

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Locally Sourced Food Makes The Plate At Westport's Pearl At Longshore WESTPORT, Conn. -- Platefuls of imaginative seafood and locally sourced food, when possible, are the hallmark of Pearl at Longshore Restaurant & Bar. Owner Antonio Ninivaggi and Marc Backon with Chef Michael Hazen source ingredients from local farms. These include Sport Hill Farm in Easton and River Bank Farm in Roxbury. In addition, the establishment, opened in 2016 at Longshore Club Park, gets fresh oysters from Copp's Island Oysters and takes part in the company's recycling program. The oyster shells are returned to the Sound and then harvested to create a healthy breeding environm…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

Lifestyle

Stamford Health Is First In State To Offer Implant To Cut Risk Of Stroke STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford Health is the first hospital in Connecticut to offer patients who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) access to the Watchman, a Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) device. The implanted device is a one-time procedure that can help reduce the stroke risk in patients with AFib, particularly those whose condition is not caused by heart valve problems and who are not suitable candidates for long-term blood thinners such as warfarin. “We’ve been waiting for an alternative to blood thinners for a long time. Many patients have a strong aversion to the idea of taking them b…

by Donna Christopher

03/07/2017

Lifestyle

A Common Ground Owner Fights For Survival Of Danbury Community Arts Center DANBURY, Conn. — "If you build it, they will come:" The owner and creative director of A Common Ground in Danbury lives that philosophy from the movie "Field Of Dreams." And they did come when Danbury native Jill Hancock, a lifelong dancer, opened the community center in 1999 to provide the downtown area with a rich array of the arts. Hancock, who grew up taking classes at the Ona-May School of Dance, later studied dance in New York City, belonged to several dance companies and worked as a choreographer. “Instead of just opening a dance school, which is my background,…

by Donna Christopher

03/06/2017

Neighbors

'Top Citizen' Touts Monroe's Rural Yet Convenient Location To Businesses MONROE, Conn. -- Steps away from the busy corridors of Routes 25 and 111 is Monroe, a bucolic reminder of Fairfield County's past. "I look out my kitchen window and see a farm across the way with chickens and other animals. We have some of the few remaining farms around. But we can also easily get to the Merritt Parkway and 95 and 84, and Route 8," said Lee Hossler, who was named the Monroe Outstanding Citizen for 2017. He talked recently to Daily Voice about his adopted hometown — he arrived 46 years ago from Lancaster County, Pa. Along with touting the "beautiful countrysi…

by Donna Christopher

03/06/2017

Lifestyle

CrossFit For Cameron Raises Over $10K For Trumbull Tot With Rare Disorder TRUMBULL, Conn. — Athletes came together at 11 CrossFit gyms across Fairfield County to help Cameron "Cam" Simpson, a 1-year-old from Trumbull who has AHC, or Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. The adorable toddler and his mother are seen on a video thanking the volunteers who took part in "Workout of the Day" last weekend to fund AHC research. The gyms collectively raised more than $10,000. AHC is characterized by recurrent attacks of temporary paralysis, stiffness and unusual eye movements. There is no cure for AHC, which is an extremely rare genetic disorder. The…

by Donna Christopher

03/04/2017

Neighbors

AMR Spends $1 Million On Defibrillators For Greater Bridgeport Ambulances BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- American Medical Response of Fairfield County has purchased 35 new life-saving defibrillators for use in the greater Fairfield and Bridgeport communities. These Lifepak 15 monitor/defibrillators bought from Physio-Control and the paramedic training on these devices equals an investment of nearly $1 million by the company in the local community. It will enable AMR to provide quicker treatment to patients, and ultimately, to save more lives from cardiac emergencies. AMR provides 911 Paramedic ambulance service to the residents and visitors of Fairfield and Bridgeport. …

by Donna Christopher

03/04/2017

Neighbors

Live Music, Auction Highlight Fundraiser For Wakeman Boys & Girls Clubs FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- An auction to benefit the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Fairfield will be held Saturday, March 11 at Fairfield Theatre Company. This "Great Futures Benefit Auction" presented by EMCOR will raise money for the clubhouses in Fairfield and Bridgeport and the club's outreach programs at McKinley School and Claytor Academy in Bridgeport, and its 150 youth programs. Guests will enjoy beverages and food catered by On The Marc Events and may select from silent auction items that range from golf outings and jewelry to vacations and parties. Music will be provided b…

by Donna Christopher

03/04/2017

Police & Fire

Newtown Police To Take The Penguin Plunge To Benefit Special Olympics NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Newtown's finest will be among the brave swimmers diving into chilly Long Island Sound waters March 25 for a penguin plunge to benefit Connecticut Special Olympics.Participants will take the plunge at Compo Beach in Westport that day to bring attention and raise money for the sports training programs for people with disabilities. To donate to the Newtown Police effort, click here or call Sgt. Wood or police officer Vegerano 203-426-5841. Click here for more information on CT Special Olympics.

by Donna Christopher

03/04/2017

Neighbors

Get Your Irish On Early At Stamford St. Pat's Parade STAMFORD, Conn. -- The 22nd Annual Stamford St. Patrick's Day will step off Saturday at noon and finishes around 1:30 p.m. at Latham Park at Bedford and Forest Streets.During the parade which draws thousands of visitors there will be a number of road closures beginning at 10:45 a.m. The parade route will proceed south on Summer Street, left onto Main Street, left onto Atlantic Street and end at Latham Park at Bedford and Forest Streets. This year's Grand Marshall is Robert Emmett Callahan, a Stamford resident since 1959. Related story: Stamford Parade Grand Marshal Strikes Gold In Graphic …

by Donna Christopher

03/03/2017

Schools

Brookfield Police Chief Pops On Cat's Hat In National Reading Event BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The new Brookfield Police Chief James Purcell put on a Dr. Seuss hat Thursday to read to kids at the Brookfield Library.It was National Reading Across America Day and Purcell, First Selectman Steven Dunn and others read aloud to kids to motivate them to keep at it. Related story: Purcell, a veteran officer with 33 years on the force is Brookfield’s new chief.

by Donna Christopher

03/03/2017

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