Staples Girls Soccer Wins Again, With 1-0 Shutout At Wilton
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Above, right goalkeeper Evelyn Bory with yet another save, letting nothing get by her to seal the shutout victory for the Wreckers.
One look at Coach Beatie’s face at the half told the story pretty clearly. His team was not performing like they were capable of, and the 0-0 scoreboard confirmed that conclusion. The girls got the message and stepped it up in the second half.
Coach Beattie told WestportLocalPress, “It was a pretty dominant game through the first half and the majority of second half. In possession we were very much in control but we didn’t create as many clear chances as we’d have liked given the amount of possession.” We had two good chances in the first half (Neave Mulvey & Alexa Van Aken) but missed them both.
Beattie said, “The second half we came out with way more fire and Wilton couldn’t live with it. Our high pressure paid off with a great goal from Addie Talbott who dribbled around the keeper to score after an assist by Emme Dorfman on the wing.”
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With about 3 mins to go, momentum swung to Wilton and they had 3 great shots on goal but Evelyn Bory was amazing and stopped all of them for a well deserved shutout.
Stples next faces Bridgeport Central at home, on Wakeman field B, Thursday September 25, at 4:00 PM.
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You’re Invited: Westport’s Craig Melvin & Lindsay Czarniak Host Annual Bottoms Up Concert & Golf Tournament
Each year the well-known Westport Power Couple host a two day event, the Bottoms Up® Invitational Golf Tournament and Concert to raise awareness of, and much needed funds for fighting colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and is rising sharply among adults under 50. It is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men under 50, despite being preventable and highly treatable if caught early with timely screening.
The two-day fundraiser on September 14–15, is held each year in honor of Craig’s brother, Lawrence Meadows, who died from colorectal cancer at the young age of 43.
Above: Craig and Lindsay addressing guests last year, then introducing CT’s Own Javier Colon, winner of The Voice in 2011 who performed at last year’s concert.
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The annual event will kick off with a line-up of top tier talent in concert at Bridgeport’s Total Mortgage Arena.
Although the list of performers each year is not publicized, past performers for this important event have included members of Hootie & The Blowfish, Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, Branford Marsalis, Edwin McCain, and others.
Concert tickets are $275 and include dinner, open bar, entertainment, and a chance to connect with celebrities and advocates. The event begins with tailgating at 4:00 PM, followed by floor access, food and libations and the concert in the arena. Proceeds fuel the Alliance’s programs that drive prevention, support patients, and accelerate research. To purchase tickets click: Bottoms Up Concert Tickets.
Spots may still be available to compete in the golf tournament alongside celebrities from media to the music world. To sponsor the tournament, or learn more visit: bottomsupinvitational.org
Day Two of Bottoms Up is the Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament held at Shorehaven Golf Club, 14 Canfield Ave. in Norwalk.
Last year, the Bottoms Up Invitational raised more than $1 million for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to ending the disease.
Labor Day Cabriolet Cruise On Hillspoint Road
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We spotted Melissa and Doug Bernstein cruising down Hillspoint Road at the end of Labor Day after enjoying the holiday. The Bernstein‘s were founders of one of America’s most successful and beloved toy brands, Melissa and Doug, which they started in their basement and at Doug’s parents garage. The products were all designed in their Wilton Connecticut headquarters. Thirty years later the couple sold Melissa & Doug to Spin Master, a publicly traded entertainment company in Canada, for $950 Million. Never folks to rest on their laurels the dynamic couple has embarked upon a new business venture, launching Lifelines, a company that creates wellness products for tweens, teens, and adults. To learn more visit: www.lifelines.com.
Melissa and Doug are one of Staples High and Westport true success stories. Doug became a resident at 4 years old, with Melissa arriving at age 16, and both graduated from Staples High school. Doug’s parents lived in Westport for 60 years and Melissa and Doug have carried on the family tradition, raising their six children in Westport.
Compo Lifeguards Labor Day Farewell
Labor marked the end of this year’s Compo Lifeguard service. A bittersweet moment for the kids, saying goodbye to their days at Compo Beach, keeping us safe and yellow to high school and college once again.
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They were not jumping for joy, but they did give us a great parting photo.