Darien Identity Theft 2020
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Store Employee’s Wallet Stolen, Credit Cards Taken, Used at Electronics, Luxury Stores

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An employee at a downtown store recently got a call from her husband, who told her that there had been fraudulent purchases on one of her credit cards. When she checked her purse, which was in the back room of the store, she found her wallet was missing. Along with money, it had the credit cards in it that were charged for the purchases she hadn’t made at Nordstrom and Best Buy with the couple’s American Express card and at Target with a Target credit card. She told police that she had been working at her job at House of Needlepoint, 839 Post Road, when two females entered the store at about 12:45 p.m. the day before (Sunday, March 15). The two asked the employee for help and at some point the victim brought them into the back room, where some items were kept.

Darien Obituaries 2020
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Diane Kough, 85, Former Darien and Rowayton Resident, Known for Kindness, Generosity, Gentleness, Grace

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Diane Wheeler Kough, 85, of Sarasota, Florida, died peacefully on July 16, 2020 with her family by her side. A former resident of Darien and Rowayton, Diane moved to Sarasota in 1980. She was born June 6, 1935 to Mayland Milbank Wheeler and Betty H.B Wheeler in New Jersey. Diane was predeceased by her parents, her brother Kenneth Wheeler of Georgia, and former husband, Jesse R. Kough. Diane is survived by her children, Sandra K. Inman of Sacramento, California and Russell W. Kough and his wife, Lori, of Sarasota; and her grandchildren: Jessika W. Rutledge and husband Shaun of Roseville, California; Elizabeth Noelle Kough and Johnny Eilermann of Sarasota; her great-grandchildren: Taylor Rutledge and Parker Rutledge of Roseville; her longtime companion, George Kern, of Sarasota; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many treasured friends.

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Police: Supermarket Store Detective Catches Cashier With Her Hand in the Till

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An cashier at Stop and Shop was seen by a store detective who said the employee was seen taking cash from a register and hiding it on her person, according to Darien police. Police gave this account of what happened, including accusations not proven in court:

Store detectives at the supermarket had been alerted that there were cash shortages at register where Lamanda Terry, 48, of Bridgeport had been working, so they watched her. Police were called to the supermarket at Goodwives Shopping Center, 25 Old Kings Hwy. North, at 3:12 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 and spoke with Terry, who admitted that she stole $60 from the register.

Charity Events and Opportunities
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JoyRide Spin Classes This Weekend to Benefit Disabled STAR Inc. Clients

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JoyRide is generously teaming up with STAR Inc., Lighting the Way to offer weekend spin classes to raise money benefiting local individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. — an announcement from STAR Inc. and JoyRide

All donations will be matched 100% by an anonymous donor. If you have never tried spinning — here is your fun, inclusive opportunity in a no judgment zone! The event is open to the public. Cost is $50 per rider payable to STAR Inc. at the door.

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Free, Two-Part Digital Marketing Webinar for Businesses, Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce

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Promoting a local business through digital marketing is the subject of a free two-part webinar on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, sponsored by the Darien Chamber of Commerce and open to both members and non-members of the chamber. Darien Library is hosting the webinars, which are presented by Darien-based Noble House Media Group. Here’s the chamber’s announcement, combined with information from the library’s website:

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Darien Obituaries 2020
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John Edward Nicholson, Retired Golf Pro at Country Club of Darien

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John Edward Nicholson of Plymouth, Massachusetts and formerly of Darien, passed away peacefully on July 28. Ed was born in Ohio, and throughout his childhood lived in numerous towns throughout the state with his father, Hobart “Nick,” his mother, Kathleen, and his sister, Sally. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the Ohio State University, where he played on the golf team and deepened his roots as a diehard Buckeye fan. Ed started his career working in sales at Lenox Industries. Although he found great success, he soon realized that he wanted to follow his passion and spend the rest of his life playing golf.

AAA Northeast 2020
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AAA Says More Infant Car Seats in CT Face Rear, But More Would Be Better

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More parents and guardians are following Connecticut’s Child Passenger Safety (CPS) seat law for infants since the state strengthened the original mandate in 2017, says AAA Northeast. — an announcement from AAA Northeast

Currently, infants must ride rear facing until they turn 2 years old and weigh at least 30 pounds, an upgrade from the earlier requirement of 1 year and 20 pounds. To highlight National CPS Week (Sept. 20 – 26), AAA Northeast analyzed data from the UConn Crash Data Repository and found more children under age two have been riding rear facing in recent years. In fact, the percentage of children under 2 who are riding rear facing increased from 45% in 2015 — before the law was upgraded — to 61% last year.

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The Engineering Marvel Beneath Your Car: Cameron on Transportation

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The 47,000 miles of highways that comprise America’s interstate highway system are nothing short of an engineering marvel, perhaps surpassed only in mileage and design by what China has built in the last few years. We take them for granted, but when they were designed almost 60 years ago these superhighways presented both great opportunity and vast challenges. Mind you, the U.S. wasn’t the first with superhighways. Those bragging rights go to the Germans, whose Reichsautobahn saw cars zooming along at 100+ mph in the 1930s. Most credit President Dwight Eisenhower, whose troops rode the Autobahn in World War II, for seeing the military value of an American equivalent, though engineering such a complex across the U.S. was far more difficult.

Of course by 1940 the US already had the Pennsylvania Turnpike and by 1954 the New York State Thruway, but those private toll roads were just the beginning.

Connecticut Elections 2020
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Terrie Wood Represents the Wing of the GOP That Gives Us Hope

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The authors of this letter to Terrie Wood submitted it for publication by Darienite.com:

Hi Terrie;

As you know, Julie and I now live in Madison and, sadly, no longer represented by Terrie Wood. That said, I continue to follow your efforts in Hartford with admiration for your bi-partisan efforts to improve life in CT. We are life-long Republicans. Julie’s father was a delegate to the 1964 Republican National Convention, an ardent supporter of Berry Goldwater. We were shocked when Trump was nominated and catatonic on election night when he came down that golden escalator.

Darien Community Association
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DCA Offers Fall Tea With Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events, Sept 24, 25

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It’s said that a cup of tea makes everything better. In this spirit, caterer Carolyn Eddie and her fabulous supporting cast return to the Darien Community Association, offering their unique brand of comfort and relaxation! — an announcement from the Darien Community Association

Participants may choose to attend in-person at the DCA, following established safety protocols (masks, distanced tables, gathering size limits). If the weather allows, we will also offer outdoor seating in our beautiful formal garden. Or, order to-go, and DCA staff/volunteers will personally deliver a box of the same tea sandwiches, assorted scones with jam and clotted cream, and a selection of treats to your residence.

Coronavirus 2020
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Metro-North Reminder: Masks Are Mandatory, With State Fines in Both CT and NY

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Following the executive order issued in New York state on Monday establishing fines for individuals who are not wearing face covering on all Metro-North property, the State of Connecticut issued a similar order on Tuesday, Sept. 15. — an announcement from Metro-North

And although many of our customers are protecting themselves and others by wearing masks, now those who are not may receive a fine of $100 while traveling in Connecticut. The new Connecticut State Executive order means if you aren’t wearing a mask, or if your face covering doesn’t properly cover both your nose and your mouth, you may be barred from entering or from remaining on Metro-North property, including being removed from trains and stations by MTA or Connecticut Police. You can also be subject to a $100 fine.

Darien Library

The Art of Seed Saving with ‘The Seed Huntress,’ an Online Talk

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Sefra Alexandra, “The Seed Huntress,” will discuss her work with seed saving for conservation, multiplication and distribution. Her talk, hosted by Darien Library, takes place online from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21. — an announcement from Darien Library

This work supports seed sovereignty through the different initiatives she’s worked on at the local, national, and international scales. She’ll look at the importance of in situ (in place) seed banking and of ex situ (cold storage) seed saving strategies.