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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Quick Article Index . . .
Liz Collins -
Unsung Heroine of 2017.
Westport’s
latest Farmer’s Market hit the road running.
Church Fair a
spot of free fun on a sunny day.
The Westport Lions Club
awards its 2017 annual scholarships.
Book Fair turns
fifty-six, still going strong.
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Liz
Collins - Unsung Heroine of 2017. EverythingWestport.com Friday, June 23, 2017 Photos |
EverythingWestport.com except as noted. The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women has announced that
Liz Collins of Westport was honored as a member of the Massachusetts
Commission on the Status of Women’s 2017 class of Unsung Heroines. State Representative Paul Schmid recommended Ms. Collins for this
recognition because of her history as a volunteer in many facets of life in
town. Ms. Collins was honored with the
other Unsung Heroines for her outstanding contributions to her community in a
ceremony on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the Great
Hall at the State House in Boston. Liz has been unceasing in her support for her community. She served one term as Selectwoman and she
has been an elected Inset:
Westport State Representative Paul Schmid presents certificate to Liz Collins
of Westport. Submitted photo. The Unsung Heroines are women who don’t make the news, but make the
difference. They are the women who use
their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a
difference in their neighborhoods, cities and towns. They are mentors,
volunteers and innovators who do what needs to be done without expectations
of recognition or gratitude. These women are the glue that keeps a community
together and every community is better because of their contribution. The ceremony included a program emceed by MCSW
Chair Margot Parrot, acknowledging each of the 2017 Unsung Heroines, along
with remarks from Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, Senate President
Stanley C. Rosenberg and Representative Colleen M. Garry, Co-Chair of the
Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators. The ceremony was followed by a
group photograph on the Grand Staircase and a Just Desserts reception. A complete list of this year’s honorees is available by contacting the
Commission to request this list or for additional information please contact
the MCSW at 617.626.6520 or email: mcsw@state.ma.us. This event was made possible with the generous support of the
following community sponsors: Harbor Sweets, Kerry Goodwin Photography,
Jacqueline’s Gourmet Cookies, Market Basket, Polar Beverages, and Tropical
Foods. The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent
state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the
Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their
rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a
permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts. Westport’s latest Farmer’s
Market hits the road running. EverythingWestport.com Saturday, June 24, 2017 “We got off to a great start,” Westport’s
Economic Development Task Force Vice Chairman, Maury May said at their inaugural
May, with the joint effort of fellow Task
Force member Steve Connors (both pictured left,) took over and organized the
new market when the Westport Land Conservation Trust said they could no longer
host it at their Drift Road facility. The WLCT picked up the market when the
Westport Grange withdrew a few years ago. May looked out over the 13 vendor kiosks
in the front parking lot of the Town Hall Annex and said he was surprised by
the turnout. “It seemed at around 10:00 a.m. people started to pour in.” May attributed the turnout to drivers
passing by and being curious as to what was going on at the Annex. “We initially were going to be located in
the back parking lot,” May said, “but at the last moment we set up out
front.” That made a difference. More people became aware we were here.” Many vendors reported they sold out early
on numerous items and plan to return this week with more stock.
Above: Skinny Dip Farm’s Hanna Wolbach and
daughter Liana share some mother/daughter time at their stand during
Saturday’s first Farmer’s Market at the Town Hall Annex.
Above: New to the farmer’s market scene, Wolf Pizza made pies on-site in a
homemade oven, cooking up some exotic pies including a breakfast pizza.
Above: And Hidden Gardens brought some outstanding color to the show with
their beautiful flower bouquets.
Above: Plenty of early summer produce
for sale! Church Fair a day of free fun with sun for a good cause. EverythingWestport.com Saturday, June 25, 2017 Photos |
EverythingWestport.com The annual Summer Festival at Our Lady of Grace
Parish brought parishioners and the public together for a day of free fun and
games and a fundraise to support the church’s programs. Lots of games and prizes, board and field games,
enders, 50/50 raffle, beautiful theme baskets, children's crafts, food, and a
splash seat. Music and Karaoke was all day with DJ Alliance
from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Pat Cardeiro Trio
with Pat Cardeiro from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Best of all it was free admission!
The Westport Lions Club awards its
2017 annual scholarships. Three
Westport residents, all members of the National Honor Society, were awarded
the scholarships on May 17th. EverythingWestport.com Monday, June 19, 2017 The first recipient, Jaely Pereira,
daughter of James Pereira and the late Colleen LePage,
is a Westport High School graduate, who will be attending the University of
Massachusetts, Boston for a biology degree track with the goal of furthering
her education to become a veterinarian. Jailey
was extensively involved in a variety of school and athletic activities
including several leadership roles. She also actively served as a volunteer
for several community, church and animal rescue organizations. In addition, Jaely manages her own art business founded in 2009.
She was awarded the Ernest and Prudence Chadwick scholarship, a four year
scholarship. The second award was given to Hailey
Charest, daughter of Michael and Heidi Charest, and is also a Westport
High School graduate. She received the second four year award, the Harold S.
Wood scholarship. She was president of both the student council and her
class, and editor in chief of the school newspaper. She held other leadership
roles in a variety of other school and athletic activities. Hailey also
volunteered on a variety of fundraisers, community and church projects.
She will be attending the University of Massachusetts, Amherst to pursue a
biochemistry and molecular biology degree with a pharmaceutical sciences
path. Alexis Cote, daughter of
Lawrence and Coleen Cote, received the Russ Workman scholarship, a one-time
award. A Diman Regional Vocational Technical High
School graduate, she will be attending the University of Massachusetts,
Dartmouth pursing a nursing degree with a goal to becoming a nurse
anesthetist. Alexis was captain of the soccer, winter track and spring
track teams, student council member and actively involved in various areas of
her church. She also worked as a CNA at the Catholic Memorial Home during her
high school tenure. All scholarships are funded by private donations given by families and
friends in memory of deceased club members. The individuals whom the
scholarships are named for were very strong supporters of education. Book Fair turns fifty-six, still going strong. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, June
25, 2017 The Westport
Friends' Book Fair has been a summer tradition on the South Coast for fifty-six
years. Visitors travel from all over the The Westport
Friends' Book Fair serves as the main fundraising event of the Westport
Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) who will be
celebrating a milestone 301 anniversary this year. "The Annual Book Fair
raises about thirty-two percent of our yearly operating costs," says
Greg Marsello, who took on the role of Book Fair
Steering Committee Clerk about nine years ago. The money is allocated for
property upkeep expenses, religious education and a “Helping Fund” which
supports in-need members of their community. "The Annual Book Fair raises about thirty-two percent of our
yearly operating costs." Greg Marsello The Book Fair also benefits the
larger community by making books available for purchase at very reasonable
rates. “A very significant percentage of the children's books are bought by
teachers, service organizations or charter school parents’ groups for school
libraries,” says Gretchen Baker-Smith, Westport Friends' Property
Coordinator. “We usually get at least a couple sales of well over $100
---which is a lot of books.”
Each year, the Book Fair
Committee starts from scratch, relying on community donations to stock the
fair. Book donations are still being accepted and may be dropped off directly
in the Book Sorting Shed located between the Meetinghouse and Community House
on their property at 938 Main Road in Westport. For more information,
call 508.636.4963 or visit www.westportfriendsmeeting.org. This year, the Book Fair will
open with the traditional “opening whistle” on Saturday, July 8th at 11:00
a.m. on the Meeting House grounds at 938 Main Road, Westport, Massachusetts. The Book Fair’s
six-for-a-dollar paperbacks can be purchased starting at 10:00 a.m. with the
children’s book section opening exclusively for kids at 10:45 a.m. Rain
or shine, the Book Fair will continue through Sunday, July 16th and will be
open from "dawn to dusk." Light lunch, snacks, and beverages
will be sold only on the opening day of the sale. Visit the “Westport Friends Annual Book Fair” Facebook page for
news and updates or email: friendsbookfair@gmail.com.
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