October Hunter’s Moon Rises Over Compo Mill Cove
Sunday’s beautiful full moon was quite the site as it rose in the east over Compo Mill Cove.
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Above, left, the moon early in the evening was not as bright as later on (above, right) when it appeared sharper and one could see the craters and details much more clearly.
The October Full Moon, or Hunter's Moon, is named for the traditional hunting season that begins in the fall, when the bright moonlight allowed people to track and hunt animals at night to gather food for winter. The term also sometimes refers to the closest full moon to the fall equinox. This moon can appear bigger and brighter than a usual full moon and is also known as the Harvest Moon when it is the closest full moon to the fall equinox.
Walrus Alley Was The Place To Be For Their Annual Octoberfest
Sean Cross, in back, hands in the air invited 50 of his closest friends to celebrate Octoberfest at the Walrus. Oh, and BTW, in keeping with the spirit of the event, much beer was consumed!
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At top left, Camille Cross, Sean’s daughter was only too happy to keep her friends company with a very tall glass of beer.. Walrus staff made sure the line for beer wasn’t very long. At bottom right, her mom, Sean’s wife made sure she had a cold one as well. Sean and his family and several of their friends got enthusiastically into the spirit look like they just stepped out of a Bavarian beerhall, with very eye-catching lederhosen.
Oktoberfest originated in 1810 as a public celebration of the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The event, held in Munich, included horse races, feasting, and music, and proved so popular that it was repeated annually. Over time, the festival evolved to include agricultural exhibitions, carnival rides, and, most notably, large beer tents, becoming the world's largest beer and folk festival.
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Morningside Munchers
This family of deer found something good t eat on Morningside Drive. Neighbors walking by said it is one of their favorite feeding spots and are there regularly. The foliage must be delicious!
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Staples Boys Soccer Scores Another Win, 1-0 Over Fairfield Warde
Staples boys' soccer delivered a commanding performance against Fairfield Warde on Saturday, controlling the game from start to finish and ultimately securing a 1-0 victory.
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From the opening whistle, the Wreckers dictated the tempo, dominating possession and keeping Warde pinned in their own half for long stretches. Despite creating multiple chances, Staples struggled to find the back of the net, with shots either missing just wide or being stopped by the Warde goalkeeper.
But the team stayed calm and composed, continuing to move the ball with purpose and press high. The breakthrough finally came in the second half, when Ford Epstein found space in the box and coolly finished to give Staples the lead they had been pushing for all game.
Coach Liam Witham, who is Wreckers Boys Soccer’s new coach in his first season told WestportLocalPress, “It was one of those games where we felt in control but just couldn’t get the goal early,” said head coach Liam Witham. “The boys didn’t panic they stayed focused and calm even with all the noise. We kept playing our game, and eventually got the result.”
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Wreckers faithful filled the stands, anxiously awaiting their boys to score a goal. At the half, the match was still scoreless.
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The back line was quality throughout, limiting Warde’s chances to one off target shot and ensuring a clean sheet for Jack D’More With the win, Staples improves to 8-2-0 continuing to improve from last year’s record.
Warde’s goalkeeper can only watch as Ford Epstein’s shot on goal sails past with just 4 minutes remaining in the game.
The Wreckers celebrate their score, feeling confident that they can continue to hold Ward scoreless to secure the win.
The Wreckers continued their winning streak against Fairfield with a 3-0 victory over Fairfield Ludlow on Monday, bring their overall record to an impressive 9 wins with only 2 losses. Come and cheer on the team on Senior Day, Friday, October 3rd when they take on Trumbull at 4:00 on Wakeman turf field.
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The stands come to their feet after the long wait, cheering what they hoped would be another Wrecker victory. Four minutes later their hopes would be realized.