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Wilton Bulletin
May 11, 2008
Voter turnout continues to decline as all three questions gain approval
The number of voters turning out for the town budget vote continued to
decline this year, with only 947 voters, or 8.6% of the 10,993 eligible
casting ballots. In 2006, 14% of voters turned out, and last year 11% cast ballots.
While all three questions passed by roughly two-to-one margins, the
votes themselves did not technically count, as the town charter
requires a 15% turnout, otherwise the budget passes automatically.
Wilton Bulletin
May 11, 2008
'Guys and Dolls' at Wilton High take to the stage May 15
All the high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan
Detroit to set up this week’s incarnation of “The Oldest Established
Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York.” The problem is that he needs
$1,000 to secure the only place willing to let him and his sidekicks in
— the Biltmore Hotel garage.
Enter Sky Masterson, a no-holds-barred gambler who will bet on
virtually anything, including Nathan’s $1,000 wager that Sky can’t get
Sarah Brown, a straight-walking sergeant who’s short on sinners at the
Save-a-Soul Mission, to go on a date with him — in Cuba. Throw in Miss
Adelaide, a nightclub singer who has been engaged to Nathan for 14
years, Police Lieutenant Brannigan, who has a knack for appearing at
the most inopportune times, eight sizzling hotbox dancers, and a band
of shady characters such as Nicely Nicely and Harry the Horse, and
you’ve got a musical of epic proportions.
Wilton Bulletin
May 11, 2008
Nursing & Home Care offering stroke screening Tuesday at Comstock
Nursing & Home Care will conduct its annual Stroke Risk Screening
on Tuesday, May 13, from 8:30 to 11:30 at the Comstock Community
Center, 180 School Road.
The purpose of the screening is to identify individuals over 50 who may
be at risk for ischemic stroke. The screening includes the National
Stroke Foundation’s Stroke Risk Assessment, blood pressure, BMI
assessment, lipid profile, carotid bruit assessment, and a stroke risk
counseling session with a registered nurse.
Wilton Bulletin
May 11, 2008
Wilton Chamber of Commerce gears up for May 19 golf outing
The Wilton Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 12th Annual Golf Classic
on Monday, May 19, at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. The
classic is sponsored by Fairfield County Bank and Carnall Insurance as
a benefit for the chamber’s community development programs and its high
school scholarship award.
The golf classic will feature a million dollar hole-in-one, as well as
two automobile holes-in-one. Bruce Bennett Nissan is providing a 2008
Nissan Rogue SUV as one of the prizes. Pictured at Bruce Bennett
Nisaan, from left, golf committee co-chairs Brian Perry and Carol
Johnson and Bruce Bennett.
Wilton Bulletin
May 11, 2008
Notre Dame Sisters mark milestones of service
Several School Sisters of Notre Dame celebrated Jubilees on Saturday,
May 3, at Wilton’s Villa Notre Dame, including Sister Kathleen Kiernan,
who marked her 85th anniversary in the profession.
Sister Kathleen, who turned 105 in March, is only the second sister in
School Sisters of Notre Dame history to reach this milestone. She
currently serves at Villa Notre Dame on Belden Hill Road.
Wilton Bulletin
May 10, 2008
Andrew Knapp honored for years of Memorial Day parade support
Children’s eyes might get a little wider this Memorial Day when an
authentic, active duty Vietnam helicopter comes rolling down the road
during the town’s annual parade.
Pulled by trailer, as its engine was dismantled by the government after
the war, the helicopter — a freshly painted UH1M Huey — provides just
the newest in a long line of military vehicles Andrew Knapp, co-owner
of Knapp Trees in Wilton, has provided for parade watchers over many
years.
Wilton Bulletin
May 10, 2008
Black Hawk Down hero to be keynote speaker at Memorial Day parade
Mathew “Matt” Eversmann, the keynote speaker for this year’s Wilton
Memorial Day, was in the Battle of Mogadishu, which was dramatized by
the motion picture “Black Hawk Down.”
He is also a veteran of the war in Iraq, and an accomplished public
speaker who has lectured to colonels at the Army War College as well as
cadets and faculty at West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy.
Wilton Bulletin
May 10, 2008
Congressman Shays continues fight against FAA flight plan
Congressman Christopher Shays, Republican of the 4th District, and
several other members of Congress have signed a joint letter to the
FAA’s acting administrator, Robert Sturgell, in opposition to the
airspace redesign plan which will affect the local area.
In a press release, Mr. Shays said the letter asks for a halt to the plan until further safety studies have been done.
Wilton Bulletin
May 10, 2008
Daryl Hawk to reflect on 'Quiet Moments' in book talk
Daryl Hawk of Wilton will present Quiet Moments, a black and white
photography exhibit and presentation on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. at
Earthplace — formerly the Westport Nature Center — 10 Woodside Lane in
Westport.
Mr. Hawk, who has filmed documentaries and taken photographs across the
world for the past 25 years will walk guests through his new book Quiet
Moments, which captures many of the captivating images he has taken
over the years.
The event is sponsored by the Norwalk Camera Club and focuses on nature, New York City and nautical photography.
Wilton Bulletin
May 10, 2008
Norwalk Hospital files application to expand angioplasty services
Norwalk Hospital, in collaboration with St. Vincent’s Medical Center in
Bridgeport, has filed a certificate of need application with the State
of Connecticut Office of Health Care Access to establish primary (or
emergency) angioplasty at Norwalk Hospital.
“This will enable Norwalk Hospital to provide our community with timely
access to the nationally recognized standard of care for treating heart
attack patients,” said Geoffrey Cole of Wilton, president and CEO of
Norwalk Hospital.
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