Philmont covers 214 square miles of vast wilderness, with trails that climb from 6,500 feet to as high as 12,441 feet. The group summited Mount Philips and Comanche Peak, which are both over 11,000 feet in elevation. Continue Reading →
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Local Scouts Place Flags on Graves of Veterans in Greenwich
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Over 65 Scouts and volunteers gathered on Wednesday, May 26 in support of the American Legion Post 29 by placing flags on the graves of veterans at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Volunteering, Greenwich Scouting, Jim Heavey, Memorial Day, Pack 23, St. Mary's Cemetery
George Chelwick’s 95th Birthday is Marked by Thanksgiving Eve Car Parade
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George and Nancy Chelwick were delighted to see so many well wishers for George’s 95th birthday on Wednesday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Chief Heavey, George Chelwick, James Heavey, Jim Heavey, Nancy Chelwick
Greenwich Reopening Is in Time for Flag Placement on Veterans’ Graves
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The cemeteries were separated into grids. Each family received a map and a box of flags so they could maintain the current social distancing guidelines. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion Post 29, Chris Roehler, Jim Heavey
GFP’s Year of Smiling Faces: 2017
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A year in photos. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Alan Gunzberg, Andrew Melillo, Asher Almonacy, Cardinals, Casey McLaughlin, Chris Winters
Needs Clearing House’s Joe Kaliko Presents $1,000 Check to Greenwich Police Scholarship Fund
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Joe Kaliko of Needs Clearing House kicked off a fundraiser for the Greenwich Police Scholarship fund on Tuesday with a $1,000 donation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Police & Fire, Andrew LaSala, Building Hope Foundation, Chris Winters, Granit Balidemaj, Greenwich Police Scholarship Fund, Jim Heavey
Veterans Day 4th Annual Community Walk to Honor Combat Injured Millennials
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The Greenwich Veterans Council represents a collaboration among American Legion, Byram Veterans Assocation, VFW, Greenwich Military Covenant of Care and the Greenwich Dept of Social Services. On Nov 11 the community walk will honor combat wounded millennials. Many become amputees. “Today, the injuries of millennials in combat is different. Independently exploded devices (IEDs) cause injuries resulting in more amputees,” said Bruce Winningham. “In the past you would have bled to death.” Continue Reading →