Westport Fire Department To The Rescue
Early Morning Truck Crash Requires Extrication And Hospitalization
A crash on Roseville Rd. at 6:15 Am today required multiple units from Westport Fire and EMS
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WFD Press Release:
Westport firefighters were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving two trucks. Dispatch advised responding units that one occupant was trapped inside one of the vehicles and there was a truck was rolled over. The initial fire dispatch was Engine 2, Rescue 3, and the Shift Commander. Engine 6 was added based on the report of extrication.
Car 3 arrived and reported a utility truck with heavy front-end damage and one occupant trapped inside with an active diesel leak and a roll-off truck with heavy damage on its side. Due to the diesel leak, a protective hose line was deployed. Engine 5 was special called for additional manpower. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle in place and used battery-operated rescue tools to extricate the trapped occupant in under 10 minutes. At the same, time other firefighters worked to stabilize the roll-off truck. A total of five occupants from both vehicles were evaluated by WEMS, with three being transported to the hospital.
CT DEEP was contacted due to the diesel spill and responded to oversee the cleanup. Westport PD remained on scene throughout the incident to investigate and assist with traffic control. The last fire department unit cleared the scene at 10:27 AM. Roseville Road remained closed for approximately six hours during the incident and cleanup.
Scavengers From Redding Descend On Westport
You may have spotted these colorfully clad girls running all over town on Sunday. They were not making a dry run for Halloween. They are actually members of Redding’s Joel Barlow Girls Volleyball team who were on a scavenger hunt as part of a team building excercise. They have been doing this in Westport for at least five years. We were told that there were nearly 2 pages of tasks which the girls were challenged to accomplish. Who don’t know for sure who won but we’re confident they had lots of fun together.Scavengers From Redding Descend On Westport.
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Tiger Tamers: Wreckers Rout Ridgefield
The State Champion Wreckers, who were ranked 7th in last weeks Sports Illustrated CT Coaches rankings and 4th on the MaxPreps list, met the Tigers who are in a rebuilding year with a 13 game win streak and breezed past Ridgefield 35-7 with both a high octane offense and a highly motivated defense. Top left: Junior QB Nick Weil puts the ball in the air to Shane Sandrew (top, right) wide receiver, for one of the senior’s two touchdown receptions. Bottom left: the stifling defense allowed only one Ridgefield score in the first period, and junior wide receiver Justin Halky celebrates one of his two touchdown receptions on the heels of his 102 yard reception performance.
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QB Nick Weil was on fire passing for 279 yards completing 21 of 29 attempts, and kept the defense on their toes by scrambling for another 48 yards with 7 carries, a record for the junior. The defensive wall which held the Tigers to a single score and standout senior Jack Stoler picked off two Ridgefield passes paving the way for Weil to connect with Sandrew who also set a record gaining 143 yards on 12 receptions.
Staples opened the scoring late in the first quarter and the Tigers answered early in the second for their only touchdown of the game. Staples found the end zone two more times including less than a minute before the halftime break, with a TD by senior Kody Goldman.
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Senior running back Jarett Deluca receives medical attention for a leg injury and fortunately was able to walk off the field. Two enthusiastic fans showed some of their own athleticism in the stands, smiling broadly as they watched their team’s spectacular performance on the field.
The Staples Cheerleaders didn't let the sparse Wreckers crowd stop them from bringing the energy to counter the large Ridgefield crowd.
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Wreckers cheerleaders as usual showed they got game as well.
The Staples faithful showed their delight as they watched their team dominate it's opponents.
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Ridgefield Cheer & Dance Dazzles
The Tigers may not have been firing on all cylinders against the Wreckers, however the halftime performance by the Ridgefield Cheerleaders and Varsity Dance Team was something special.
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With excellent athleticism and challenging stunts, the Ridgefield Cheerleaders got the crowd on their feet and cheering. Their training and hard work was readily apparent, with their flyers soaring into the air and even doing flips.
The Dance team showed their high level of skill, executing complex choreography with precision, focus and top-notch showmanship, all with great smiles.
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Westport Police Respond To Wrecker’s Wrestlers Car Wash
After the success of last year’s Car Wash fundraiser the Staples Wrestling Team returned last week to the Shell Gas Station and convenience market at 322 Post Road at the invitation of owner Raja Ali. Many of the team, and some freshmen members-to-be came ready to work.
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Parking enforcement agent Angel Colon was on shift and passing by decided it would be a great opportunity to help out the boys and get his vehicle thoroughly cleaned.
Agent Colon watches as the Wreckers and a hard-working Wrecker Dad give his car the VIP treatment and he provided a generous contribution to the team for their efforts. Colon returned to his duties with one of the cleanest cars in town.
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The boys worked as hard attracting “customers” as they did at washing the many vehicles who stopped by. Even a couple of parents tried to drive some traffic into the Shell station, albeit with a hastily created sign which was not quite up to the attention grabbing visuals the boys had created for the event.
The Staples Wrestling teams have had a proud history of community service worthy of their competitive athletic results. Our amazing community responded in kind with generous donations which the team will use for such things as scholarships, equipment and other necessities beyond what the school can provide. The event was by all measures an overwhelming success. The team wished to convey special thanks to all who came by!
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