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GHS Announces 2021 Commencement Speaker

Dr. Dickerman Hollister, retiring this week after 40 years as an oncologist at Greenwich Hospital.

Greenwich High School has announced that journalist, television host, and author, Joan Lunden, will be the 2021 commencement speaker. Lunden is the longest running female host on early morning television as part of Good Morning America. Greenwich High School Commencement will take place on Monday, June 21, at 5:00 p.m. on GHS fields 6 and 7.

Touchstones: Dr. Dickerman Hollister By Anne W. Semmes

On Flag Day, June 14, a group called the Greenwich Patriots organized a Flag Day Rally in front of Greenwich Town Hall, where attendees gathered to protest mandatory vaccinations of students and the instruction of critical race theory in the Greenwich schools curriculum. The Greenwich Patriots have also put up signs throughout town that read "Educate Yes, Indoctrinate No" and “Unmask our children, Ban critical race theory, Protect medical freedom”, urging residents to attend the June 17 meeting of the Board of Education to speak on these issues.

Emergency Vet Facility Proposal Veterinary Emergency Group, an emergency veterinary facility that offers 24 hour emergency and urgent care 365 days out of the year, has put in an application at 409 East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob, the former location of Jos. A Bank Clothiers. VEG would be a unique clinic allowing pet owners to stay with pets during procedures and overnight.

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Sidewalk Sale

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The Greenwich Sidewalk Sale is returning this July. The Sidewalk Sale will take place from Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11. Although hours will vary from store to store, general hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. So far, every application submitted by a business for the sidewalk sale has been accepted, with marked down inventory, and free refreshments offered.

John Margenot Honored This past Wednesday, former First Selectman, John Margenot, was honored for nine years Please turn to page 9

Pablo Llorentes Jr., six goaler who plays for White Birch, hits the ball at Sunday's match at the GPC. Llorente Jr. was named MVP of the game. See page 17 for full story by Liz Leamy.

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By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Too much “comfort” leads to boredom. Too much “g row th” causes chronic anxiety. Comfort is sameness, routine, and pre d ic ta bi l it y. Grow t h includes change, learning, losses, and challenge. We need both. Our lives are rarely a perfect 50/50 blend. Moving to a new community, starting a new job, starting or ending a relationship can feel like 95 percent grow th and 5 percent comfor t. Big changes are difficult. Our brains are wired to fear change and stay with the familiar to keep us safe. During seasons of change, give yourself as

much comfort as possible. Ella got a new job in a new city. She missed her friends. She was relieved to learn that feeling uncomfortable during a season of growth was nor mal . She discovered that sadness and anxiety were rich states of mind, not something she needed to escape from or medicate. For comfort, she pampered her- self and savored connections with old friends by phone. G re e nwi c h re s i d e n t , Jill Woolworth is author of the book, The Waterwheel, which is available locally at Diane's Books (203-8691515) or info@dianesbooks. com) or at Amazon.

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The town of Greenwich needs to know it is losing a tow n treasure, Dickerman “ D i c k ” H o l l i s t e r, M D , a touchstone of caring for others. For 40 years Hollister has brought his expertise as an oncologist to his cancer patients with an especial empathy and grace. He’s seen a lot of sadness and suffering. And yet, years ago he was quoted, “I can imagine no greater calling in my life.” Today he states, “Still true, cut and paste. It’s been great.” Hollister is retiring this very week from Yale New Haven/ Greenwich Hospital’s Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center. He presently has some 800 active patients, he says. As he’s also a hematologist, that number includes patients with anemia “and other disorders that are not malignant.” In an average w e e k h e ’d s e e s o m e 5 0 0 patients “once or twice a week.” He describes the relationship of an oncologist with his patient as “probably as close as any relationship in any subspecialty in medicine. It's very intimate. It's very intense. And so we get to know each other as people - we get to know their family. We get to know their habits, we get to know their wardrobes, because we all show up with the same clothes.” He laughs at that last bit. Hollister as a doctor in tra i n i ng had come to that crossroads of choosing, “whether you stay in academic medicine or go into a community practice like this,” he says. Especially a community he grew up in. Not right for everybody, he says, but right for him. “I know my patients usually in different contexts, church, clubs, around town, or if not them, their family. In some institutions the only contact between the physician and the patient is basically in the examining room. With me I run into them in the grocery store, I say how's their kids and it adds a level of depth and richness to the experience. It’s just been terrific. The community has been very supportive of my practice. I've made a lot of friends.” Hollister began mak ing friends early on at Greenwich Hospital as a 15-year-old first male volunteer Candy Striper counting pills in the basement pharmacy. Proudly displayed in his examining room is that Hospital certificate confirming t hat g ig. He was e a rly on inspired to be a doctor watching that tv medical drama, Ben Casey. By age 18 with a Yale college degree he was off to Africa for a summer at famed Schweitzer Hospital In Gabon to test that inspiration. That clincher was being allowed to learn how to operate. There was also that contagion of Schweitzer’s reverence for life and service the great Albert left behind. At the University of Virginia Medical School there were those “great professors” who point the way, and “patients Please turn to page 8

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The 2021 Greenwich Rental Market A Changing Market

By Mark Pruner Last year was an amazing year for rentals in Greenwich. Our overall rentals were only up 25% for the year compared to our 10 -year average, but rentals over $12,000 per month were up 233% from 60 rentals to 200 rentals. Above $20,000 per month, our rentals were up 468% from 14 rentals in a normal year to 79 rentals in 2020, and, those numbers are certainly an undercount. The rental market was so hot, that many listings never made it to a public listing in 2020. If you had a rental listing with a pool last year and let your fellow agents in your office know, three other agents would announce they had someone that wanted to rent it. This year we are seeing the number of rentals return to more normal numbers, but the mix is different. Rentals below $8,000 are down in 2021, while rentals above $10,000 have doubled. This seemed curious, so I talked to our rental guru here at Berkshire Hathaway, Roberta Jurik, who said that people don’t seem to be moving a r o u n d a s m u c h t h i s ye a r compared to prior years. The uncertainty of people’s office situation means they are often staying in place. The pandemic increased sa le s a b out as much as we saw in the depths of the Great Recession. In the recession, sellers, particularly developers couldn’t sell their houses, so they decided to rent. Also, many people who could buy decided not to do so not wanting to buy a declining asset. By 2012, we were back to a “normal” rental market of 780 to 860 rentals per year. In the post-recession years from 2012 to 2019, our rental market was fairly steady within those bounds. Our rental market was also fairly tight with most properties renting in weeks or a couple of months as our rental market is always tight below $6,000/month where the majority of rentals are. In 2020, demand for homes took off as people wanted to get out of NYC. This increase in demand resulted in increased prices and this led to a big jump in inventory, which led to more home rentals. People who never would have considered renting their houses were happy to do so if they could get $30,000 or $50,000 or more per month. Below $2,000, the number of rentals actually dropped as people who wanted to get out of apar tments in N YC were not jumping to move into an apartment in Greenwich that also had shared hallways and elevators. Also price appreciation was pushing up the asking price for rentals above $2 ,000. This is particularly true with single family homes where they was big demand and significant price appreciation. Once the pandemic hit in 2020, people did not wait

Monthly Rent Inventory 1-2000 5 2001-4000 28 4001-6000 11 6001-8000 12 8001-10000 8 10001-12000 2 12001-14000 4 14001-16000 4 16001-18000 2 18001-20000 4 >20001 11 Grand Total 91

around. Our rentals took a huge jump in March of 2020 and stayed high all the way to October when rentals started to return to normal. In 2021 with an estimated 811 rentals if you an annualize our first 5 months of rentals, it looks like we have dropped back to an average year, but that conceals major changes in demand by price range. In 2020, our rentals under $2 ,000 were dow n by 4 5%. Annualized rentals our first five months of rentals under $2,000 are down an almost identical 46%. Part of this is a continuing reluctance to rent apartment style units, but much of it is just that we have have fewer units under $2 ,000 per month as prices have been pushed higher. Also as noted by Roberta Jurik, we are seeing fewer rentals

come to market as people are waiting in place. Above $4,000, our rentals were up at all price ranges over the 10-year average, but particularly above $10,000/ mo. Above $10,000 our 10-year average of rentals is only 89 houses, but in 2020 that jumped 181% to 250 high-end rentals. If you annualize the first 5 months of rentals in 2021 we are on a pace to rent 202 houses above $10,000 a drop of 19%, but still 127% above our 10-year average. A b ove $2 0,0 0 0 p er mont h , rentals jumped from the 10year average of 14 to 79 rentals or 464%. At the present pace we w ill see about the same number of high-end rentals in 2021. Part of the increase in high-end rentals may be driven by the millionaire tax in New

York encouraging high-income families to spend less than 6 months in NY and NYC. Non-listed rentals We h a v e m o r e r e n t a l s each year in Greenwich on the Greenw ich Multiple Listing Service than we have house sales, but this is not all the rentals in Greenwich. Under $2,000 the majority of listings are done privately; either listed in the newspaper or put on Craigslist. Under this price we have between 100 and 150 rentals per year on the GMLS. T h e u n i t s av a i l a b l e u n d e r $2,000 include everything from a one-room-garage apartments to smaller condos throughout town. If a place is livable in Greenwich and listed for under $2 ,000/mo. it goes pret t y quickly.

As mentioned at the lower price points most of our inventory consists of a variety of apartments, condos, garage apartments and the occasional small carriage house. From $4,000 to $6,000 we are about evenly split between sing le family houses and all other types of rentals. Above $10,000 per month nearly all of our rentals are single family homes. Overall, we normally are about evenly split between sing le fam ily homes and a ll other types of rentals. This year 60% of our rentals are single family homes. If you are not looking for a house to rent, then you only have 37 listings to choose from. The result, says Roberta Jurik, is that we are seeing a lot more multiple offers in lower price ranges in 2021. Even though Greenwich is considered a high-end town, when it comes to rentals 77% of our single-family home rentals in 2021 are below $10,000 and with lots of competition. Our high-end rentals are way up, but we also see 60% of our single family listings in that category. The result is that our overall days on market is down. We normally average around 74 days on market, but 2020 that dropped to 64 days and so far in 2021 we are down to an amazing 33 days on market.

Also as noted above, our high-end rentals often didn’t make it to the market for a public listing as they got rented quickly in the hot, high-end market of 2020. So take these numbers with a grain of salt. The actual numbers are higher. Inventory or lack thereof As anyone knows who has been looking for a rental our rental market is very tight. At the present time we only have 91 rentals of any type listed on the GMLS. If you are looking between $10,000 and $12,000 you have a choice of two houses. If you are looking in Riverside from $7,000 to $12 ,000 you have a choice of three rentals. Mark Pruner is a Realtor in The low inventory in the rental Greenwich, CT. He can be reached market makes the sales market mark@bhhsne.com or 203-969look easy and it’s not. 7900.

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NEW LISTINGS

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866

Address

List Price

50 Lafayette Place 3B

$275,000

Price/ SqFt $468

1535 Putnam Avenue APT 204

$290,000

2 Homestead Lane 411

$429,500

4 Putnam Park 4

$585,000

45 Richland Road

$765,000

$580

1,320

84 Weaver Street D

$799,000

$483

12 Idlewild Manor 12

$799,000

99 Monica Road

SqFt

AC BR FB

Area

588

South Parkway

$436

665

Old Greenwich

$602

714

Pemberwick

South of Post Road

0.15

South of Post Road

1,655

Glenville

$414

1,932

South of Post Road

$899,000

$669

1,344

0.14

Pemberwick

37 Almira Drive

$925,000

$620

1,492

0.21

Glenville

21 Cary Road

$995,000

$737

1,350

0.21

North Mianus

5 Dale Drive

$999,000

$580

1,722

0.12

Pemberwick

25 Stanwich Road

$1,649,000

$590

2,795

0.41

South Parkway

44 Bonwit Road

$1,750,000

$647

2,706

0.18

Riverside

523 Putnam Avenue A

$1,750,000

$682

2,566

0.83

Cos Cob

105 Lockwood Road

$1,788,000

$839

2,132

0.3

Riverside

16 Manor Road

$1,850,000

$691

2,676

0.24

Old Greenwich

459 Stanwich Road

$1,899,000

9.15

North Parkway

8 Hillcrest Lane

$1,975,000

$462

4,272

1.55

Old Greenwich

7 Wyngate Road

$1,995,000

$547

3,644

South Parkway

1 Old Church Road 7

$2,275,000

$704

3,230

South Parkway

70 Baldwin Farms

$2,298,000

$503

4,565

2.2

South Parkway

62 Mason Street 2 E

$2,595,000

$1,658

1,565

South of Post Road

7 Old Orchard Road

$3,025,000

$398

7,595

0.41

Riverside

24 Park Avenue

$3,375,000

$713

4,736

0.36

Old Greenwich

99 Elm Street D

$3,780,000

$900

4,200

0.22

South of Post Road

97 Elm Street A

$3,780,000

$900

4,200

0.23

South of Post Road

97 Elm Street C

$3,780,000

$900

4,200

0.22

South of Post Road

29 Stanwich Road

$3,995,000

$766

5,217

1.24

South Parkway

20 Brother Drive

$4,495,000

$666

6,753

2.1

South of Post Road

16 Dingletown Road

$5,995,000

$554

10,821

1.63

South Parkway

85 Indian Head Road

$5,995,000

$778

7,701

1.68

Riverside

49 Fox Run Lane

$6,350,000

$705

9,013

2.2

South Parkway

434 Riversville Road

$8,900,000

$586

15,200

4.01

North Parkway

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FEATURED OPEN HOUSES Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092 Address

Area

Price

Day/Time

Broker

40 W Elm Street #6D

Greenwich

$14,000

Sat 12-2 PM

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Greenwich

$585,000

Sun 2-4 PM

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29 Cary Road

Riverside

$1,050,000

Sat 12-3 PM

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75 Taconic Road

Greenwich

$1,399,000

Sat 12-2 PM

William Raveis

75 Taconic Road

Greenwich

$1,399,000

Sun 12-2 PM

William Raveis

20 Byram Shore Road

Greenwich

$1,487,000

Sat 12-3 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

9 Center Road

Old Greenwich

$2,275,000

Sat 1-3 PM

Coldwell Banker Realty

40 W Elm Street #6D

Greenwich

$2,750,000

Sat 12-2 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

340 Cognewaugh Road

Cos Cob

$2,950,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Sotheby's

17 Marks Road

Riverside

$2,970,000

Sat 1-3 PM

Coldwell Banker Realty

51 Richmond Hill Road

Greenwich

$3,650,000

Sat 12-2 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

18 Lower Cross Road

Greenwich

$6,495,000

Sun 1-4 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

NEW SALES

Address

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Original List List Price Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres SqFt

7 River Road Boat Slip F-3 1525 Putnam Avenue 308 1465 Putnam Avenue 617 7 Buena Vista Drive 104 Ritch Avenue 12 903 King Street 15 Lafayette Court 6A 51 Cross Lane 8 Norias Road 49 Sinawoy Road 11 Buena Vista Drive 2 Halsey Drive 178 Milbank Avenue B 97 Hillcrest Park Road 23 Stanwich Road 48 Druid Lane 302 Sound Beach Avenue 1 Echo Lane 7 Stag Lane 39 Cliffdale Road 30 Wildwood Drive 72 Sound Beach Avenue 6 Shorehame Club Road 8 Lockwood Road 17 Mortimer Drive 26 Chapel Lane 52 Winthrop Drive 150 Pecksland Road 52 Upland Drive 247 Riverside Avenue 47 Woodside Drive 396 Round Hill Road

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$89,000 $489,000 $575,000 $695,000 $895,000 $899,000 $975,000 $980,000 $1,520,000 $1,365,000 $1,395,000 $1,495,000 $1,725,000 $1,695,000 $1,650,000 $1,785,000 $1,895,000 $2,395,000 $2,300,000 $2,500,000 $1,895,000 $2,395,000 $2,495,000 $2,175,000 $2,895,000 $2,695,000 $2,495,000 $3,695,000 $3,795,000 $5,595,000 $6,495,000 $8,750,000

$89,000 $421,000 $575,000 $695,000 $875,000 $899,000 $975,000 $980,000 $1,399,000 $1,365,000 $1,395,000 $1,495,000 $1,780,000 $1,695,000 $1,650,000 $1,785,000 $1,895,000 $2,300,000 $2,099,000 $2,375,000 $1,895,000 $2,395,000 $2,495,000 $2,175,000 $2,695,000 $2,695,000 $2,495,000 $3,695,000 $3,795,000 $5,595,000 $5,995,000 $8,750,000

$79,000 $421,000 $603,000 $705,000 $860,000 $925,000 $975,000 $1,100,000 $1,347,000 $1,365,000 $1,391,000 $1,495,000 $1,740,000 $1,750,000 $1,800,000 $1,820,000 $1,895,000 $2,050,000 $2,085,000 $2,195,000 $2,300,000 $2,450,000 $2,495,000 $2,500,000 $2,620,000 $2,650,000 $2,700,000 $3,520,000 $3,610,000 $5,600,000 $5,995,000 $8,250,000

52 77 9 22 223 13 22 81 149 47 207 0 176 10 12 49 14 77 40 153 11 26 61 11 99 125 12 52 167 9 241 68

0 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 3 5 4 5 5 4 5 7 4 6 5 5 4 5 4 6 5 6 6 6

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McARDLE’S: mcardles.com/georgia-peachtruck Tuesday, June 22 9 - 10:30 a.m. Georgia Peach Truck. McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, 48 Arch St. PREORDER IF YOU CAN. $48 per case Peaches, $64 per case Organic Peaches, $18 per pound Pecans. OG MARKET & FESTIVAL: itsthedetailsllc.com/events Saturday, June 19 10 a.m. Old Greenwich Market & Family Festival. Binney Park, Entrance at Sound Beach Avenue & Weeskum Wood. $10/person; kids 1 and under, free. 917-434-9960. liz@itsthedetailsllc.com GREENWICH LIBRARIES: greenwichlibrary.org Friday, June 18 10 a.m. Outdoor Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m. Virtual – Senior Chinese Book Discussion Group. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 2 p.m. Virtual – Get Going with Google Maps. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 3:45 p.m. Virtual – World Music with Anitra. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m. Friends Friday Film Reel Talk: “Miss Juneteenth” and Guest Speaker Millie Burns. 203-6227919. dsalm@greenwichlibrary. org Saturday, June 19 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Sing Along with Tom Weber in the Courtyard. 203622-7920. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 a.m. Virtual – “Reading Colors Your World” Craft and Stories. 203531-0426. Monday, June 21 10 a.m. Summer Storytime in the Courtyard at Greenwich Library. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 4 p.m. Virtual – Laser Engraved Ceramic Mugs. 203-622-7979. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org Tuesday, June 22 11 a.m. Virtual – Petite Concert. 203622-7940 children@greenwichlibrary.org 4 p.m. Virtual – Intro to Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and 360° Technology. 203-622-7979. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org 4 p.m. Virtual – Summer Reading Opening - “A Book a Mouse and the Moon” Puppet Show with Mr. Rogers. 203-531-0426. Wednesday, June 23 10 a.m. Summer Storytime in the Courtyard at Greenwich Library. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 11 a.m. Author Talk: “Madoff Talks” by Jim Campbell. In person at the Frist Presbyterian Church, Lafayette Place or via Zoom. 203622-7948. rhansen@greenwichlibrary.org 12 p.m. SCORE Webinar: Why Good isn’t Good Enough: Presenting Excellence. 203-622-7924. ywang@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 p.m. Virtual – Afternoon Story/Craft (ages 2 1/2 and up). 203-6226883. 7:30 p.m. Virtual – Ancestors Series: Raising the Dead with David Lambert. rhansen@greenwichlibrary.org Thursday, June 24 9 a.m. Virtual – Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga (Ages 2-6). 203- 622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 11:30 a.m. Virtual – Qi Gong: mindful movement and breathing. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m. Outdoor Music Night - Gunsmoke: Country Music Live. Byram Shubert Library. 203-5310426. Friday, June 25 10 a.m. Outdoor Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org

Saturday, June 26 10:30 a.m. Virtual – Homemade Meals Cooking Demo with Kevin. 203531-0426. GREENWICH HOSPITAL: greenwichhospital.org/events 888-305-9253 Saturday, June 19 9 a.m. CPR Friends & Family (Infant/ Child). 38 Volunteer Ln. $65. For discount information call 888305-9253. Sunday, June 20 6 p.m. Webinar: Bariatric Informational. Monday, June 21 12:30 p.m. Webinar: Hip Replacement Education. 6 p.m. Webinar: Support: The Bariatric Surgery Pre- and Post-Surgery Support Group. 203-863-3646. bariatricsurgery@greenwichhospital.org Tuesday, June 22 6 p.m. CPR Friends & Family (Infant/ Child). 38 Volunteer Ln. $65. For discount information call 888305-9253. Thursday, June 24 1 p.m. Virtual Support Group: Chronic Physical Disability. Saturday, June 26 11 a.m. Webinar: Andrew Greco, police officer, Greenwich Police Department: “Bicycle Safety at Any Age.” NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR: ntngreenwich.org Tuesdays, 9 - 11 a.m. Food Drive (drive-thru) at St. Catherine of Siena’s parking area across the street from the rectory entrance, 4 Riverside Ave. (Non-perishable foods, personal care products, large sized diapers (5 & 6) and pull-ups, and knit hats (hand knit or store bought). Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Food Drive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 200 Riverside Ave. PERROT LIBRARY: perrotlibrary.org/events Wednesday, June 23 7 p.m. Become a Dementia Friend: A Workshop presented in partnership with the Greenwich Commission on Aging and River House Adult Day Center. Via Zoom. Free. Register. FREE MUSIC FRIDAYS: Friday, June 18 12:30 p.m. “Free Music Fridays” on Greenwich Avenue: Cover Story. Across the street from the Senior Center. CONCERTS UNDER THE TENT: stc-sta.org Sunday, June 20 2 p.m. “Parish Camerata Presents” young and professional parish musicians perform Classical music. St. Agnes campus lawn, 247 Stanwich Rd. Free, donations welcome. All are welcome. Bring your own refreshments. 203-6373661. music.director@stc-sta.org CARE FOR CAREGIVER: Tuesday, June 22 2 p.m. Care for the Caregiver: Stretch with Mindy. The Gazebo at Binney Park. Free. Pre-Register. 203-862-6710. maria.higbie@ greenwichct.org GREENWICH LAND TRUST: gltrust.org/calendar Tuesday, June 22 3:30 p.m. Summer Wildflower Walk & Honeybee Hive Check. Meet at GLT, 370 Round Hill Rd. Registration required. AUDUBON CENTER: greenwich.audubon.org/events Thursday, June 24 & Friday, June 25 8:30 p.m. Firefly Night. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. Ages 6 & up. $10, children; $20, adults. Registration required. (Bring your own plastic holepunched jars. No glass please). ryan.maclean@audubon.org Saturday, June 26 9:30 a.m. Pond Design Workshop. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $45. Ages 12 & up. Registration required. 203-9003349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org 1 p.m. Let’s Go Birding Together! Bird Drawing Workshop & Bird

Tour for LGBT Pride Month. 613 Riversville Rd. Tickets start at $10. Ages 12 & up. Registration required. (bring pencils (regular or colored), paper and other art supplies). 203-930-1353. ryan. maclean@audubon.org BRUCE MUSEUM: brucemuseum.org Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20 1 p.m. Art Adventures: New Bruce Community Mural. In-person, drop-in program for children ages 4 & up. Free, members & visitors with paid admission. Tuesday, June 22 9 a.m. Digital Bruce Beginnings – The Amazon Rain Forest. Online. GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER: greenwichbotanicalcenter.org Friday, June 18 5 p.m. Rockin the Garden – Neal Spitzer on saxophone, Central Middle School (CMS) performers and That’s What She Sang. GBC, 130 Bible St. (Concert benefits CMS & GBC). Rain date: Friday, June 25. $10-$30. Through Wednesday, June 30 “Glorious Gardens” Art Exhibit by Frank Smurlo, Jr. 130 Bible St. (A percentage of artwork sold is donated to GBC). GREENWICH YMCA: greenwichymca.org Tuesday, June 22 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Community Blood Drive. 50 East Putnam Ave. Thursday, June 24 1 p.m. YMCA of Greenwich Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The Stanwich Club, 888 North St. Register. 203-869-1630. egrant@ gymca.org. greenwichymca.org/ annual-ymca-golf-outing RETIRED MEN’S ASSOCIATION: greenwichrma.org/ speakers/future-speakers-3 Wednesday, June 23 11 a.m. Webinar: Jim Campbell, Author, Radio Host of Business Talk with Jim Campbell, on his just published book, “Madoff Talks: Uncovering the Untold Story Behind the Most Notorious Ponzi Scheme in History.” First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free. Open to all. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: greenwichhistory.org Thursday, June 24 6:30 p.m. Music on the Great Lawn Series: The Demolition Brass Band. 47 Strickland Rd. Grounds open 5:30. Bring your picnic. Registration is required. COMMUNITY GARDENS: greenwichcommunitygardens. org Thursday, June 24 6:30 p.m. Greenwich Community Gardens Annual Meeting. Bible Street Community Garden, 129 Bible St, Cos Cob.

BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE: breastcanceralliance.org/ events Friday, June 18 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sip & Shop – Angela’s & JL Rocks 15% of sales benefiting BCA. 11 Magnolia Dr, Purchase, NY. info@breastcanceralliance.org ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: afgreenwich.org Wednesday, June 23 10 a.m. Café Créme Conversation. RSVP for Zoom link. clairenegrin@ gmail.com 5 p.m. ‘Worldwide Wednesdays’ - join in for lively discussions on French films. Open to all. Donation. RSVP for a Zoom link. Friday, June 25 10 a.m. ‘Café Franco-Américain’ - Conversation in English and French. RSVP for Zoom link. sbenthal@ aol.com UJA-JCC: ujajcc.org Friday, June 18 10 a.m. Dignity Stroll - benefit for Dignity Grows. Cos Cob Park, Sound Shore Dr. Free. Register. Rain date: June 25. (To be part of the event you must sponsor a Dignity Pack). June 20 - 22 5 - 9 p.m. Davis Film Festival (at home): The Art of Waiting. Via Zoom. Free. (Available to stream: Sunday, June 20, 5pm to Tuesday, June 22, 9pm) Monday, June 21 7 p.m. Tackling Anti-Semitism and Bigotry with NFL star Zach Banner. Via Zoom. Free. Register. GREENWICH (ICC): iccgreenwich.org Wednesday, June 23 6:15 p.m. Alka Joshi Book Launch: “The Secret Keeper of Jaipur.” In-person (6:15pm Reception) or Zoom (7pm). Rye Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, . Free. Registration required. AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB: greenwichsps.wordpress.com Friday, June 25 6 p.m. Summer Fling - celebrating the re-opening of boating activities. 76 Tomac Ave, Old Greenwich. RSVP before June 20. GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com FRIENDS OF GREENWICH POINT: friendsofgreenwichpoint.org Saturday, June 26 9 - 11 a.m. Love Our Point! - Volunteers are needed to pull invasive Mile-aMinute vine at Tod’s Point. Meet at the Holly Grove. Rain or shine. Long sleeves, pants and gloves are a must. BYO water. Ongoing Spring Scavenger Hunt @ Greenwich Point - Looking for something fun to do? Come out and explore the Point in springtime with a family friendly scavenger hunt. Break out your binoculars and explore all areas of the Point!

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Local Planning: Calendar of Events ROUND HILL COMMUNITY HOUSE: ballroommagic.com/ dance-parties Sunday, June 20 7 - 11 p.m. Saturday Night Dance Party. 397 Round Hill Rd. Advance registration required. $20, payable by check or cash, at the door. Attendees must show proof of completed COVID19 vaccination. ROTARY CLUB: greenwichrotary.org Wednesday, June 23 12:15 p.m. Weekly Wednesday lunch meeting. Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Rd, Cos Cob. The bell will ring at 12:15pm. Jackets for men are required. $30. ART SOCIETY: greenwichartsociety.org June 28 – July 2 4:30 p.m. Kid’s Summer Art Camp: Kathie Milligan - Section 1, 10:30am12pm, Ages 6-8; Section 2, 12:303:30pm, Ages 9-12. Register. GOLF TOURNAMENTS: griffgolf.org Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27 1 p.m. Men’s Town Golf Tournament. Griffith E. Harris Golf Course. 203-531-8253. Monday, June 28 10:30 a.m. Ladie’s Town Golf Tournament. Griffith E. Harris Golf Course. 203-531-8253. TAI CHI: experiencetaichi.org Tuesday, June 22, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Wednesday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. Binney Park. Registration is required. Tuition is paid as a donation made directly by the participant to abilis, Neighbor to Neighbor, or the First Congregational Church. PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO: greenwichperformingarts.com Mon, July 5 – Frid, Aug. 13 Summer Acting & Musical Theatre Workshops (Ages 7-10). Hyatt Regency Greenwich. 203273-7827. director@greenwichperformingarts.com OLD GREENWICH FARMER’S MARKET: oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com Wednesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m. Opening Day. 38 West End Ave, Old Greenwich. Held rain or shine. (No dogs allowed). info@ oldgreenwichfarmersmarket. com GREENWICH FARMER’S MARKET: greenwichfarmersmarketct.com Saturdays, through Nov. 19 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Arch Street & Horseneck Lane Commuter Parking Lot. (Parking is free during market hours). (No dogs allowed). 203-380-0580. gfm-ct@optimum.net ARCH STREET archstreet.org

Virtual Yoga Takeover. 7th-12th Grade. Every Tue. & Thu., 4-5pm Free. Online. Open Studio. 7th-12th Grade. Wednesday, by Appointment Only. Free. OGRCC: myogrcc.org Registration is open for the following Summer programs: Through June 18 Dance – Ballet & Hip Hop (ages 2-13). Eastern Civic Center Upper Lounge. travelsoccer@ myogrcc.org NAMI: namisouthwestct.org/ online-support Wednesday, June 23 6:30 p.m. NAMI-CAN (Child and Adolescent Network) Online Support Group - for parents and primary caregivers of children and adolescents, under age 21, with behavioral and emotional issues (Every Wednesday). Free. Contact admin@namict.org for the meeting password. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: RedCrossBlood.org Friday, June 18 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave, Riverside. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk. Sunday, June 20 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Temple Beth El Stamford, 350 Roxbury Rd, Stamford. Monday, June 21 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Stamford, 1101 Bedford St, Stamford. Tuesday, June 22 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 East Putnam Ave, Greenwich. Thursday, June 24 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Rd, Cos Cob. Saturday, June 26 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 800 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Holy Spirit Church, 403 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford. TOWN AGENCIES: greenwichct.gov/calendar Monday, June 21 1 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing. Via Zoom. 3 p.m. FS Energy Management Advisory Committee Meeting. Second Congregational Church - Fletcher Room. 5 p.m. Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors Meeting. Tuesday, June 22 5 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing. Via Zoom. Wednesday, June 23 9:30 a.m. P&Z POCD Greenscape Imple-

mentation Task Force Meeting. Via Zoom. 10 a.m. Dorothy Hamill Rink User Committee for Design and Planning Meeting. Via Zoom. 3 p.m. BET Audit Committee Meeting. Via Zoom. 7 p.m. Zoning Board Of Appeals Public Hearing. Via Zoom. Thursday, June 24 10 a.m. Board of Selectmen Virtual Web Meeting. Via Zoom. 1 p.m. Public Tree Hearing Notice - 32 Willow Rd. Via Zoom. Monday, June 28 6:30 p.m. Board of Health Regular Meeting. Via Zoom. 7 p.m. Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Meeting. Via Zoom. UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday, June 19 6 p.m. Caramoor Opening Night Gala. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY. 914-232-1492. Events@caramoor.org. caramoor.org Thursday, June 24 1 p.m. YMCA of Greenwich Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The Stanwich Club, 888 North St. Register. 203-869-1630. egrant@ gymca.org. greenwichymca.org/ annual-ymca-golf-outing Friday, Sept. 10 6:30 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Annual Benefit: Moonlit in Mykonos. In-person and at-home options. e.givesmart.com/events/ lA1 Monday, Sept. 13 Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County 5th Annual Golf Outing. Tamarack Country Club, 55 Locust Rd #2522, Greenwich. Tuesday, Sept. 14 1 p.m. Breast Cancer Alliance Ninth Annual Golf Outing. The Golf Club of Purchase, 10 Country Club Dr, Purchase, NY. breastcanceralliance.org Saturday, Sept. 18 ‘Roaring Twenties’ Family Centers 2021 Benefit. Private home in Greenwich. familycenters.org/ product/Roaring-Twenties Saturday, Sept. 18 Dance for S.E.L.F Gala. Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Rd, Greenwich. ulrika_drinkall@ hotmail.com Saturday, Sept. 25 YMCA of Greenwich Annual Gala. Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Rd. 203-869-1630. egrant@gymca.org. Monday, Oct. 4 Regional Hospice 10th Annual Golf Classic. Salem Golf Club, 18 Bloomer Rd, North Salem, NY.

makingthebestofeveryday.org Tuesday, Oct. 12 12:30 p.m. Greenwich United Way Annual Golf Tournament. Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd. bit.ly/3kHINcj Wednesday, Oct. 20 Breast Cancer Alliance 25th Anniversary Luncheon & Fashion Show - Fashion Show Presented by Richards. 203-861-0014. info@breastcanceralliance.org. breastcanceralliance.org Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 24 Concours d’Elegance Greenwich. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St. greenwichconcours. com Thursday, Oct. 28 6 p.m. Avon Movie Masquerade Cocktails and Costumes fundraiser. The Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Rd. 203-9673660. avontheatre.org Our Neighboring Towns BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE: bedfordplayhouse.org Monday, June 21 7 p.m. The Trial of the Chicago 7: Truth or Fiction? – A conversation with Mark L. Levine, co-editor of The Trial of the Chicago 7: The Official Transcript. 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY. (Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing). Wednesday, June 23 7 p.m. I am Smartacus: Trivia Night. 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY. THE MARITIME AQUARIUM: maritimeaquarium.org Friday, June 18 6:30 p.m. TGIF Cruise. Maritime Aquarium dock, 4 North Water St, Norwalk. Saturday, June 19 1:15 p.m. Marine Life Encounter Cruise. Maritime Aquarium dock, next to Parking Lot at 4 North Water St. $32.50 ($27.50 for Aquarium members). 7 p.m. Sunset Cruise. Maritime Aquarium dock, next to Parking Lot at 4 North Water St. CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTERS: clcfc.org Saturday, June 26 10 - 11 a.m. Musical Saturday Morning at CLC (Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County). 90 Maple Ave, Stamford. Free. LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM: lockwoodmathewsmansion.com Through Saturday, June 26 Call for Artists for the juried exhibition “Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages.” Deadline: 12am, June 26. $25, first submission. 203- 838-9799. info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com

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EDITORS & COPY EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Peter Barhydt, Daniel FitzPatrick, Stapley Russell, Anne W. Semmes

It’s Father’s Day It is Father’s Day this weekend. It may be something of a manufactured holiday, like Mother’s Day, but we will take it! It is an excuse to spend time with the family. Excuse is not the right word. Spending time with your family should not require an “excuse.” Whatever it is, it is time together as a family and that is something we cannot get enough of, ever. We used to joke that Mother’s Day was when Dad took the kids out, let Mom sleep in, and pampered her the rest of the day. On Father’s Day, he took the kids so he could spend quality time with them. He would do chores with them, and then end the day cooking on the grill. At least when we were growing up this is how it seemed. To have a child does not require any specific skill set. However, to be a parent requires you to be a teacher, listener, protector, healer, nurturer, and many other skills. You are a master gardener while at the same time being a gentle tamer of a wild animal. Being a good parent also requires love, patience, and understanding. Did we say patience? Being a parent, a good parent, and especially a great parent requires an undrainable well of patience.

Critical Race Theory as Law By Janet Lockton To the Editor: Critical Race Theory could become law in Connecticut. …. Senate Bill 1: Racism As A Public Health Crisis passed the House and Senate with both state Senator Kasser a nd state Representative Meskers supporting the bill. This is not a feel good piece of legislation but one, which has the potential to be the most Racist law ever passed by the Connecticut General Assembly. For all the legislators who support the concept that Connecticut is now racist, they would have to support future legislation to ameliorate the status quo. According to SB 1, every state agency and all zoning laws must reduce racial disparities by 70%. A new commission

w ith a paid chair and 2 additional salaried employees along with public and appointed members will investigate “structural racism” or an existing system “that structures opportunity and assigns value in a way that disproportionally and negatively impacts Black, Indigenous, Latino or Asian people or other people of color.” The criminal justice system, education, health care, economy and impact on zoning all will be analyzed as to their disparity and inequities toward p e ople of c olor. E ach st ate age nc y executive, legislative, judicial and higher education shall evaluate the percentage of advantaged (white employees) compared to people of color and prepare a plan to hire and retain at least 70% more

people of color. Cultural Humility or the critique of one’s worldwide view will be part of higher education curriculum. The committee will report its f indings and recommendations to appropriate le g islat ive com m it te es for ac t ion i n upcoming sessions. I n e s s e n c e i f yo u a r e w h i t e t h e likelihood of getting a job with any state agenc y, h ig her education or judicia l branch in the future is unlikely. Our town will lose the ability to apply local zoning regulations and education curriculum will be rewritten. At this writing Governor Lamont has not yet signed the bill. Let us hope he vetoes it. Janet Lockton is our Former State Representative from the 149th District

Touchstones: Dr. Dickerman Hollister

To be a parent requires you to be a teacher, listener, protector, By Anne W. Semmes healer, nurturer, and many Dickerman other skills. You are a master From Page 1 you remember,” one of gardener while at the same that which led Hollister to oncology. I've never had any doubts time being a gentle tamer of a “And w ith that,” he notes, “even though there have been some very bad times in oncology but wild animal. Mark Twain famously wrote: “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.” How true. We witnessed it with our own parents and we see it now in our children. It is inherent in the child raising process. Done correctly this process produces children that we can all be proud of. Raising children is not easy. There are many distractions we face every day to being good parents. In our community of high achievers (and sometimes over achievers), we can, without knowing it, create an “achievement gap.” This is when we, the parents, may be super successful in whatever field we work in, but it may come at the expense of quality interaction with our children. That wild animal will not tame itself. It needs hands-on parenting. Since everyone knows how to raise children except those that actually have children, we offer this…as parents as we achieve, we must ensure our child achieves as well. We must afford them the same opportunity for success that we are creating for ourselves. It requires balance. That can be difficult. There is an expression: “The extremes are easy, finding the balance is difficult.” So perhaps we do need a reminder every year, whether you are a Mother or a Father, to take a break and spend some time with the family. A little nudge to ensure an achievement gap does not exist is a good thing. What is there to do on Father’s Day? What isn’t there to do. We are blessed in our community to have an abundance of options on any given Sunday. There are the trails at the Audubon Center to explore. If you are looking for a picnic option, you cannot go wrong with Polo at Conyers Farm. (A little secret, the lobster rolls there are some of the best we have had outside of Maine.) Of course, there is Tod’s Point for walking, swimming, and picnicking as well - the list goes on. The important thing is to find something enjoyable to do as a family. Father’s Day is not just once a year in our family, it is every day. So is Mother’s Day for that matter. We find that is not an extreme but the balance to raising kids.

that comes with the territory.” Hollister arrived in Greenwich with his impressive credentials (residencies at New York Hospital and MemorialSloan Kettering Cancer Center) in 1981, to open his solo practice in his early 30’s. In the next 40 years he would experience quantum leaps in cancer care. “It started with actually Nixon's war on cancer in the 70s,” he tells, “training scientists to try to get inside the cancer cell to see exactly what makes it tick. And all of that very tedious work has come to fruition in the last 10 or 15 years, with a greater understanding of the DNA of cancer cells and how they work. A nd when you u ndersta nd it then you can manipulate m e d i c at i o n s a n d d r u g s to try to attack what's called an Achilles heel, as opposed to using chemotherapy as a blunt instrument killing all cells, both the good and bad. We have targeted therapies. And that has made huge impacts in breast cancer, now lung cancer, types of leukemia, diseases which when I started my career were often fatal. And we are now curing them. As a somewhat simplification half of what I'm doing now I didn't do 10 years ago. And a third of what I'm doing now, I didn't do five years ago. Its moving that fast.” Over those years an impressive cancer care infrastructure grew around Hollister with Yale New Haven’s embrace of Greenwich Hospital, and the arrival of the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center, with the new Center due to be completed in 2024. And Hollister plans to be there for the ribbon cutting. In the meantime, he’ll be located elsewhere – moving soon to his wife Frankie’s family farm in Albany, Georgia, while pursuing another dream. He’s enrolled in Yale Divinity School. Hollister has a lot of questions. “As I was going through these decades of experience, I was

Dr. Hollister's certificate as a Greenwich Hospital Candy Striper volunteer, age 16. Photo by Anne W. Semmes saying I've got to try and pull this together and make this m a k e s e n s e fo r m e .” L i k e that sadness and suffering he witnessed. “And so I started taking Divinity courses on the sidelines - not that they're going to have any answers. But I like ask ing the questions. I like thinking about why we're here. I do believe that we are here for some goal, and that is to help other people.” Hollister’s faith path came from his exposure to a variety o f “c o m p l i c a t e d r e l i g i o u s traditions.” His late mother Juliet Hollister took on a serious study of the world’s major religions, often bringing young Dick along in her worldwide explorations. What he came away w ith was, “At the end of the day all religions are saying the same thing - it's about helping people.” But Hollister is questioning, “What's going on now in this country, all the misery, and it's all something that we do to ourselves, we punish ourselves. We need to put aside this pain we're inf licting on each other. Every night there's two or three mass killings. It’s crazy, And I don't understand why that is because it doesn't have to be that way. We can't solve earthquakes and hurricanes, but we can treat each other better.” Hollister will also be missed

in his church, Christ Church Greenwich where he has played important roles, such as playing art historian on the church’s banners and flags resulting in his treatise on, “The Vexillology of Christ Church Greenwich.” But it’s those church bells he wants to be remembered by. “The bells are great. I'm proud of that.” He tells the story. “So, they were going to replace them with electronic bells, which is what most of these churches use. The bells were old - they wouldn't work. So, I had a bell campaign,

where we learned all about bells. Bells are fascinating. All the European bells - what size and how they work. So, I started a campaign where you name your bell for $1000 to $20,000. So, there's a Frankie up there.” “I’ll never forget it,” he tells, “We had this huge crane taking the old bells out and putting the new bells in. This was about 15 years ago. So, every time I hear those bells, I say those are the real ones. None of this electronic stuff. That's the real deal.”

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Four Exemplary Police Officers By Anjali Kishore This past Monday, family, fellow police officers, and town off icials including Fire Chief McHugh, First Selectman Fred Ca m i l lo, a nd Select woma n Jill Oberlander attended the Greenwich Police Department’s f i r s t i n-p e r s on p r omot i on ceremony since the pandemic, promot i ng fou r exempla r y officers. T he k id s i n at tenda nc e Monday were captivated by the flashing police motorcycle in the corner (and there were many kids, all four men being fathers), but once Chief of Police Jim Heavey had refocused the crowd, the friends and family of Greenwich Police settled in for the main event: the promotion of of f icers K raig Gray, Eric Scorca, Ted Latiak, and Kyle O'Neill. The proceedings kicked off with a full honor guard and f lag ceremony, a convocation f r om p ol i c e ch ap l a i n R ev. Thomas Nins, and speeches from both Chief Heavey and First Selectman Fred Camillo.

Heavey recognized the families of the promotees as well as Deputy Chief Mark Marino, who recently retired after 38 years of service with distinction to the force, a position that would be filled later in the ceremony by now-Deputy Chief Kraig Gray. Bet ween them, the fou r men have 77 years of service with the Town of Greenwich, and Deputy Chief Gray -- as well as Lieutenant Ted Latiak -- are both Army veterans, e xe mp l i f y i n g t h e s p i r it o f s e r v ic e t h at i s i nte g ra l to Greenw ich Police as an orga n i z at ion . W hen a ske d about the relationship between the community, Captain Mark Zuccarello put it best: “We go above and beyond to serve [the community in] what we feel is the Greenwich way.” Deputy Chief Kraig Gray has been doing things “the Greenwich way” for almost thirty years, joining Greenwich Police Department in 1992. A native of Larchmont, NY and graduate of UConn, Gray has made his mark on the force as

a founding member of the GPD Armor Guard and commander of both the patrol division and detective division, as well as inhabiting numerous leadership roles in the past. A 22-year Army veteran, he served in the Philippines, Fort Dix, and Kuwait, among others, staying a member of the U.S. Army reserves through much of his time on the force. In attendance were wife Dawn, who partook in the badge pinning ceremony, and their three children. His new role consists mainly of administrative work, something t hat Gray con siders “a l l important towards the ultimate success of the police department and providing superior service to the community.”

Captain Eric Scorca has been with Greenwich Police Department for almost two decades, joi n i ng i n Ju ly of 2002. Raised in New Fairfield and a graduate from Western Connecticut State University, Scorca now trains and certifies police of f icers statewide in physical f itness. He has supervised the Narcotics and Organized Retail Theft Units, a s we l l a s t h e P a t r o l a n d Detective Divisions, throughout his career, and in 2017, Scorca earned the John Clarke award for his work in the Narcotics unit. In 2018, he put to use his hostage negotiation training to talk down an armed suicidal subject. Captain Scorca had his badge pinned on by his

daughters, with his parents watching proudly f rom the audience. Lieutenant Ted Latiak is a lifetime Greenwich resident, having attended Greenwich High School before attending t he Un ite d St ates M i l it a r y Academy West Point. Latiak had a fruitful career in the Army, serving in Afghanistan and ascending to the rank of military intelligence captain. In the process, he earned a Bronze Star and attended Airborne and A ir Assault Schools. An Eagle Scout, Lieutenant Latiak continued to pursue his intellectual interests, earning t wo masters de g re e s f rom Colu m bia Un iver sit y a f ter returning from Afghanistan in

2003. Since joining the force in 2008, Lieutenant Latiak has received Of f icer of the Month honors and multiple departmental commendations, as well as earning an MBA from UConn in 2015. Joyce Latiak and their two children, Violet and Tripp, took part in the badge pinning. S e r g e a n t Ky l e O ’ N e i l l became a Greenwich police officer in 2007, after earning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Ju st ice f r om Un iversit y of H a r t fo r d . T h r o u g h o ut h i s career, O’Neill has received multiple awards and departmental honors, most notably the U.S. Attorney’s Case Award (2019) and the FBI Investigators award (2017 ). O’Neill was also featured in an episode of an AARP podcast, The Perfect Scam, to discuss his part in recovering $16,000 from scammers targeting senior citizens. O’Neill’s wife Heather was in attendance, as well as their three children, all of whom helped pin on his new badge and rank.

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What COVID-19 Has Taught us about Social Isolation By Laurence Gerber Grow i ng up, ma ny of ou r grandparents lived at home or nearby in the same communities. With families living farther apart from one another, and the fast pace of today’s society, many older adults struggle with loneliness and social isolation. While this has always been an issue for older adults, when COV ID-19 struck it took on a whole new meaning. And with the grow ing number of aging Americans (it is estimated that there are 73 million people over 65) the issue of social isolation has become more prevalent. Loneliness is not only sad, but it impacts our physical and mental health, aging us more quickly, doubling the rate of dementia and increasing the chances of stroke and heart attack. According to a

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of ser v ice on t he Tow n of Greenwich Ethics Board. Margenot is Greenwich’s second most-winning First Selectman, and has dedicated his life to public service.

Pride Flag Raised at Town Hall A f lag-raising ceremony was held this past Thursday at Greenwich Town Hall, where First Selectmen Camillo, former selectman Marzullo, and Congressman Himes raised a pride over town hall. Congressman Himes noted that the flag serves as to “acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community”.

New Holly Hill Permits Starting Thursday, July 1, residents will be required to display the new Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility entrance permit when entering the Holly Hill facility. Applications and sale of the new permit started on June 7, and for $25, permit holders will have access to disposal facilities for all accepted materials such a s mu n ic ip a l s ol id w a ste , recycling, compost, and bulky waste. The permit will be valid from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Augustine’s Farm Stand Returns Augustine’s Farm stand will be returning for the summer on Friday, June 18. The stand will be open every day of the week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. The stand will be located at 1332 King Street and will offer an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, and

study by the AARP Public Policy Institute, Stanford and Harvard Universities, socially isolated older adults are more at risk for poor health, dementia and death. Study after study has supported this, but the pandemic has given us all a vivid example of the cost of loneliness on our mental and physical health. While the jury is still out on how the pandemic impacted older adults, an initial study of nearly 2,000 older adults ages 65-95 in Switzerland found that loneliness increased after the Swiss government recommended physical distancing and decreased after the Federal Council decided to ease these measures. I founded Epoch Senior Living in 1997 and we now run 12 senior living communities with four under construction that of fer independent, assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts,

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Wildlife Nesting Season Greenwich Animal Control urges residents to take caution when driving near wildlife this season. It’s nesting season for turtles particularly, as well as bunnies, birds, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, and skunks. Recently, many turtles have been run over by cars. Animal Control reminds residents to take care when approaching or helping animals. If you are trying to help a turtle to cross the road, shovels can be helpful to scoop them up. Otherwise, you can pick them up by their shell from behind, closer to their hind feet, and move them in the direction in which they were going. Never pick them up by their tails, be cautious of snapping, and call for assistance if necessary. Please also be mindful if you are mowing your lawn to check for fur in the grass prior to mowing, as there could be bunny nests in your yard.

Greenwich United Way Finance Champions Showcase The Greenwich United Way Finance Champions Program at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich was celebrated on May 25 with it’s annual Finance Cha mpion s Showc ase a nd Bazaar. The student presentations at the showcase demonstrated meaningful financial lessons, and featured the hard work of a group of middle school students and volunteers who have been work ing together over the course of five weeks to develop their financial goals.

Greenwich Cocktail Week Greenwich Cocktail Week kicked off this week at the Old

Connecticut and now in New York. When I started the company, my vision was to create a place that would provide for each person's physical, emotional and mental well-being. I wanted to provide seniors with the support they need to live happy, carefree and healthy lifestyles, but most of all ones that are connected. Senior living communities like Waterstone on High Ridge in Stamford, developed by National Development and Epoch, provide older adults with the opportunity to stay close to their friends and families, houses of worship, clubs and community organizations, while also expanding their social circles. Waterstone on High Ridge will open later this year. While we can’t fully measure how this isolation has impacted older adu lts, we have seen a decided improvement in the spirits

Greenwich Social Club. This week's event benefited the Emily Catherine Fedorko Fou n d at i o n , a fou n d at i o n prov id i ng f u nd i ng to help spread education advocacy, and awareness of boating and water sports safety. For more information on Greenwich Cocktail week and events, you can visit www. greenwichcocktailweek.com

Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation Celebrates Safe Boating Week The Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation held its first “Swap Your Life Jackets for Emily” event on May 22 at the Innis Arden Cottage at Tod’s Point as a part of National Safe Boating Week in the town of Greenwich. Over 175 new coast guard vests were given out to boat owners, water sports enthusiasts, and the Greenwich Police Marine Division. Old, swapped l i fe jackets were collected by Sea Tow to be recycled into new vests.

GPD Celebrates Four Promotions The Greenw ich Police Department celebrated four promotions this week at the first ceremony that the police depar tment has held in 16 months. Captain K raig Gray was promoted to Deputy Chief, Lieutenant Eric Scorca was promoted to Captain, Ted Latiak was promoted to Lieutenant, and Detective Kyle O’Neill was promoted to Sergeant.

GPD Warns Parents about Hosting Parties As a result of recent medical emergencies and a vehicle crash, The Greenwich Police

Loneliness is not only sad, but it impacts our physical and mental health, aging us more quickly, doubling the rate of dementia and increasing the chances of stroke and heart attack. of residents in our Waterstone communities once some of the Covid-19 related restrictions were lifted. When we first reopened our community dining rooms, some of our residents were reluctant to return, but once they did, they came night after night, cheered by the ability to be once again spend time with their friends.

Department is asking parents to be aware of the Connecticut “House Party Law ”, which prohibits minors to illegally p o s s e s s l iq uor on pr iv ate property or dwelling units. The person in control does not need to be present, aware of drinking, or have to be an adult, and would still be held liable for civil damages if the host provides alcohol to a minor and the minor injures themselves or another as a result of intoxication.

GHS Names 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Award Recipients Greenw ich Hig h School has announced the 2021

One resident at our Waterstone at Wel lesley com mu n it y just outside of Boston commented on how she was so grateful to get back to her regular activities. Joyce Schwartz, who has lived at Waterstone at Wellesley for nine years, said that she had kept busy during the pandemic with activities, but being able to see

Valedictorian, Salutatorians, and annual Principal’s Award recipients. Iris Shi is the GHS va led ic tor ia n, wh i le Ma rk Razanau and Colin Speaker are the Salutatorians, all of whom will be sharing remarks with the Class of 2021 at the graduation ceremony taking place on June 21.

Black Bear Sighting A black bear was reported in the area of 290-300 Round Hill Road this week, according to the Round Hill Association, as well as in the Glenville area. The bear was tagged and is now referred to as “Bear 211”. If you would like to follow Bear 211’s journey, you can join the Facebook group “Bear 211”.

friends and family has made a big difference “I saw in person my son and granddaughter for the first time in a year and half and that was special,’’ she said. The writer, Laurence Gerber, President and CEO of Epoch Senior Living.

Board of Selectmen Forum Plans The Board of Selectmen has planned neighborhood forums as a form of direct outreach, hoping to hear directly from residents in dif ferent neighborhoods. Although no specific dates have been announced, more forums are being planned in neighborhoods such as Byram, C h i c k a h o m i n y, C o s C o b , Glenville, Backcountry, and Riverside. These forums would start in the fall, with eight being held each year, one to represent each neighborhood.

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OBITUARIES Rosina Chiappetta

Rosina Chiappetta, of Norwalk, formerly of Cos Cob, passed away June 15, 2021, at age 91. She was born in Cos Cob on March 9, 1930 to Lorenzo & Rosaria (nee Imbrogno) Iuele. Rosina was a devoted homemaker. She loved to take her daily long walks and tend to her garden. She also enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. Rosina is the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Chiappetta. She is survived by her cherished sons, Rocco Chiappetta (Evelina) and Joseph Chiappetta, loving grandchildren, Julia, Nicholas, and Marisa (Adrian) and great grandchildren, Miley and Avery. Rosina is the dear sister of Grace Pimpinella and the late, Carmela Orrico and Angelia Piro. To honor Rosina’s life, family and friends gathered on Thursday at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10am at St. Catherine of Siena followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org

Don Gaston

in 1956 and raised their three children. She was predeceased by her parents and brother. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, her children: Bob (Jan), Don (Carolyn), and Dina, and five grandchildren: Annie, Julia and Scott DeAngelo; Béla and Inés Jankovich-Besan, all of whom she truly adored. Photos of her children and grandchildren covered her walls and tabletops. She held a deep and sincere devotion to her Catholic faith. She and Sal were charter members of St. Agnes Church. Not a day went by without Anne asking the Blessed Virgin Mary, guardian angels, and Saint Jude to watch over her family. From the early days of bandaging her pet dog and teddy bear, nursing was Anne's greatest passion and life calling. Her 53 years as an RN included serving as the Head Nurse of the 5East-MedicalSurgical Unit of Greenwich Hospital and then at Greenwich Gynecology. She helped countless couples, from conception to birth. Almost anywhere Anne went, women would express gratitude for how much she had helped them during their pregnancies. 'Til her last breath, Anne loved the nursing profession and taking care of others. Anne was active in the community and loved volunteering in the greenhouse of the Greenwich Botanical Center from her retirement until less than two weeks before her death. She was a long-time volunteer in the Bruce Museum store. She was also a member of the Greenwich Women's Club, Friends of Greenwich Point, Y WCA, Greenwich Audubon Center, Greenwich Historical Society and the Bruce Women's 18-holer golf club. She assisted with her children's cub and girl scout troops. Anne loved the outdoors, especially the Town beaches – from riding the Island Beach boat to swim as a young girl to later cherishing daily drives and walks at Tod's Point. She loved welcoming people of all ages to her home, whether for planned parties or spontaneous visits. The music of Andrea Bocelli, ABBA, and the Titanic soundtrack were favorites to be played while cooking or dancing with her grandchildren. A devoted gardener, her family and friends will lovingly think of her whenever they smell lily of the valley or eat string beans and cucumbers from the garden. A firm believer that "you're not old until you're 90," Anne's age matched her youthful spirit throughout her life. We love you more! In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a contribution to the Greenwich Botanical Center, P.O. Box 1600, Cos Cob, CT 06807. Private funeral arrangements were handled by Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc. in Greenwich. A celebration of Anne's life will be planned later in the summer.

Much milk was spewed through nostrils. An oft recounted adolescent achievement was forcing a giggle fit on a friend during a local tv broadcast much to Sylvia's chagrin. (His children would later experience numerous similarly ill-timed giggle fits to Barry's delight.) A graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Barry enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania where he joined Beta Sigma Rho and continued to sharpen his wit. Barry served in the army reser ves af ter g raduation where he once convinced his platoon that they would receive a day off for Bird Migratory Day – a holiday Barry invented where all must stay inside to avoid being pooped on. After such successes, his next move was natural: head to New York City and begin an audacious advertising career. Over the next few decades, Barry was the creative force behind campaigns for American Airlines, Cadbury, Colombian Coffee, Mobil, Mr. Peanut, El Al, Alabama Power, and, perhaps most enduringly, Michelin. Barry loved and excelled at trivia and quizzes long before Buzzfeed was a thing. His family and friends recall his love of witty conversations, the Boston Red Sox, the UConn Women's basketball team, really horrible puns designed to elicit eye rolls from his wife, Bruce Springsteen, making "good time," the Everly Brothers, recounting ch i ld hoo d ex ploits, g ra m ma r a nd voca b, Pennsylvania peaches, Simon and Garfunkel, cargo vests, powerful cars, homes with character, the elusive perfect burger and milkshake, Victory Pig Pizza, Junior's Cheesecake and Rosemary's temper when appropriately directed. More recently, Barry loved his grandchildren's lacrosse games, Sunday night dinners with the family, and the results of the 2020 election which put a Scranton native in the White House. Barry was predeceased by his parents and his pets Dylan, Dandy, Brando, Baci and Kallie. Assuming all dogs go to Heaven, Barry is in good company. As his wife, daughter and son left the funeral home after making his arrangements, a chicken crossed the road in front of them. His family appreciates Barry sending a good set up. In lieu of f lowers, the family asks that you get vaccinated and make a donation in Barry's memory to the Humane Society of Broward County.

Katrena Burns

Carmel Signa August 5, 1934 – June 11, 2021 On June 11, 2021, Don F. Gaston was called home to be with the Lord. He was met by his wife of 67 years, Paula, who had passed exactly two months prior. Born and raised in Nacogdoches, Texas, he fell in love with Paula at the tender age of fourteen. They were married in Nacogdoches on Dec. 21, 1953, at the age of nineteen. Don and Paula began their family in Houston, and moved to Greenwich, CT in 1967. There, they resided in that very same house for 54 years, until both their deaths. Called simply “Don” by his eight grandchildren, he was the epitome of a Southern Gentleman. He is survived by his three children; Paul Gaston (Dana), Donna Carpenter, Patricia Burt (Neville); eight grandchildren: Peter Gaston (Jordan), John Gaston (Kathryn), Sarah McCarty (Matt), George, Taylor and Timi Carpenter, Charlie Burt (Amy) and Harry Burt; as well as three great-grandchildren: Will, Coulter, and Wren Gaston. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, on June 21 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Round Hill Community Church (roundhillcommunitychurch. org).

Anne DeAngelo

Carmel Francis Signa, 83, of Greenville, MS and formerly of Old Greenwich, passed away on May 29. Born Aug. 3, 1937, in Greenville to Dominick Emile Signa and Mamie Brocato Signa, Carmel graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School and attended Delta State University. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in music and furthered his education at the University of Louisiana, Monroe, receiving a Masters of Music. Ca r mel t aug ht i n st r u ment a l mu sic at Greenwich High School from 1967 through 1992. His marching band, a fixture at football games, participated in regional competitions in addition to performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He arranged much of the music the band played as well as creating arrangements for marching bands in Trumbull, Port Chester, NY and others. As director of the jazz ensemble he introduced his students to outstanding professional musicians such as Dick Hyman and Gerry Mulligan who served as mentors to some students. With choral director Raymond Malone, he produced many GHS musicals, co-wrote the annual SRO reviews and conducted the seasonal concerts. Additionally, he served for many years as the musical director for Curtain Call in Stamford. He is survived by his siblings: Martha, Charles, Sr. and Dominick, Jr. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Greenville, MS or the charity of your choice.

Barry Greenspon

Katrena Louise Connor Burns, age 65, of Trumbull CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 29, 2021. Katrena was born on March 27, 1956 in Cranston Rhode Island, to Dr. Hilary Herbert and Gladys Katrena Carlile Connor. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder where she met her loving husband, John Valentine Burns, Jr. (Jack). They married in 1986 and settled in Greenwich before moving to Trumbull. Early on, she was Jack's partner in his restaurant and catering business. Then she worked for Pitney Bowes in sales for over 20 years. She enjoyed tennis, golf, baking, and was passionate about gardening. Survivors include her beloved husband Jack Burns, loving son, John Burns, and many siblings, in-laws, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Kevin Connor. A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, June 12 at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton, Trumbull. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratford Animal Rescue Society, PO Box 137, Stratford, CT 06615, http:// www. stratfordanimalrescue.org or the ASPCA.

sailor, so summers were spent on their beautiful sailboat, Anitra, in Watch Hill, RI, and cruising with the New York Yacht Club. After the tragic death of Sven in 1986, Ulla later married Bob Gates, also a yachtsman. On their yacht Setag, based in Fort Lauderdale and as members of the New York Yacht Club and Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club, they traveled the East Coast from Maine to the Bahamas with friends and family. Ulla was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, joy, positive attitude, amazing cooking and ability to host a dinner party in a moment's notice. She was deeply loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her two daughters Tina Baker (husband Ed) and Karin Hansen, step sons Bobby Gates (wife Jackie) and Harry, grandchildren Sophie Baker, Jeanelle and Brenden Gates and sisters Gunnel Palmgren and Agneta Rössel. Donations may be made in Ulla's memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

Virginia Shreders

Virginia Ann Shreders, age 77, died May 24, 2021 in Newton, NC after complications from an illness. She was born Jan. 8, 1944 in Stamford, CT to Donald Horace Webb and Mary Virginia Webb. They moved to Greenwich, CT where she attended St. Mary's school and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1962. She met Robert Walter Shreders and was married to her high school sweetheart for 58 years. She was active at St. Mary Church in Greenwich and at St. John Church in Old Saybrook. Upon retirement from Falk Corp, Virginia and Robert traveled across country in their RV and many vacations abroad. They moved from Cos Cob, CT in 2006 and lived in Old Saybrook, CT for 10 years. They spent time in Florida and settled into a house on Lake Norman in Sherrills Ford, NC. Virginia's interests included gardening and cooking, and in recent years she regained her passion for knitting. She is survived by her husband, Robert, their daughter Barbara J. Lucibello of Guilford, their son Robert W. Shreders Jr. and wife Alicia Shreders of Cos Cob, four grandchildren, Andrew M. Lucibello, Sarah E. Lucibello, Grace A. Lucibello and Jake R. Shreders. She is also survived by her sisters Donna Lee Webb, Sharon J. Bradbury and husband John Bradbury, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, June 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Donations can be made to American Cancer Society.

Susan Morrison

Ulla Gates

Anne Dolores Salvatore DeAngelo Beloved nurse, daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother Anne Dolores Salvatore DeAngelo passed away on June 8, 2021 at the age of 89 in Greenwich Hospital with family by her side. Her family celebrates her vibrancy and the joy she brought to everyone she encountered. Born in Greenw ich on Aug. 1 2 , 1931 to Mary (Piccirillo) and Bert Ernest Salvatore, Anne loved her older brother, Bert Jr., and her extended family. At Greenwich High School, she was captain of the girls' basketball team and an avid field hockey player, graduating in 1949. She attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Hartford, Conn., and graduated as Class President in 1952. She and her four suitemates remained devoted friends, getting together well into their 80s. Anne met her husband, Salvatore DeAngelo, at Bruce Park after a baseball game. They married at St. Mary's Church in Greenwich

Barry Michael Greenspon died Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (Matrascia Barre) Greenspon for 50 years, dedicated father of Amanda (Ryan Bibbo) and Zachary (MacKenzie Gibson), and devoted vovô to his grandchildren Evan Michael, Caroline and Lilia. While he most recently resided in Plantation, FL, he spent the majority of his life in New York City, NY and Old Greenwich, CT. Born on Aug. 8, 1939 to Lawrence and Sylvia (Corner) Greenspon, Barry was raised in what is considered the most idyllic place on earth – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Growing up, Barry developed his sharp sense of humor and reveled in making his childhood friends laugh at inappropriate times and in embarrassing ways.

Ulla Hansen Gates of Greenwich, CT and Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021 at home with her daughters by her side. Born and raised in the idyllic hamlet of Uddeholm in Värmland, Sweden on July 16, 1937, Ulla came to the US in her early twenties to visit relatives and ended up staying for life. She lived in Manhattan and worked in public relations at SAS. She met her first husband, Sven Hansen, through the fun-loving, tight-knit community of Swedish expats in New York. They had two daughters and later moved to Greenwich. Sven was an avid

Susan Keene Morrison died on May 22, 2021 in Wakefield, RI. She was born on Dec. 10, 1953 in Alexandria, Virginia; she was the second of six children of Janet and Fred Morrison. Her family later moved to Greenwich, CT, where Susan grew up and spent much of her life. She attended Rosemary Hall and was in the last class to graduate on the Greenwich c a mpu s . She went on to Mou nt Holyoke College and New York University School of Business. Her successful career began in Manhattan at European American Bank and then Manufacturers Hanover Bank where she rose to Senior Vice President in the National Lending Group. After many years in finance, she returned to Greenwich and began another career as a real estate agent with David Ogilvy & Associates. She was an active member of Christ Church and a supporter and volunteer at AdoptA-Dog and Meals on Wheels. Later in life, she moved to Rhode Island where she had spent many summers as a child. There she became a manager for Metropolitan Life in Pension and Retirement Services. Throughout her life, Susan enjoyed travel to Europe, the Caribbean and Canada. She was a Broadway musical fan, enthusiastic but amateur skier, and avid reader. Also an accomplished chef, Susan delighted in entertaining. After retiring from work, she

MEDAL OF HONOR

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Captain Richard Fleming, Midway

DETAILS Rank: Captain Conflict/Era: World War II Unit/Command: Marine ScoutBombing Squadron 241, Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Medal of Honor Action Date: June 4 - 5, 1942 Medal of Honor Action Place: Midway Island CITATION For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidit y above and beyond the call of duty as flight officer, Marine ScoutBombing Squadron 241, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the battle of Midway on 4 and 5 June 1942. When his squadron commander was shot down during the initial attack upon an enemy aircraft carrier, Capt. Fleming led the remainder of the division with such fearless determination that he dived his own plane to the perilously low altitude of 400 feet before releasing his bomb. Although his craft was riddled by 179 hits in the blistering hail of fire that burst upon him from Japanese fighter guns and antiaircraft batteries, he pulled out with only two minor wounds inflicted upon himself. On the night of 4 June, when the squadron commander lost his way and became separated from the others, Capt. Fleming brought his own plane in for a safe landing at its base despite hazardous weather conditions and total darkness. The following day, after less than four hours' sleep, he led the second division of his squadron in a coordinated glide-bombing and divebombing assault upon a Japanese battleship. Undeterred by a fateful approach glide, during which his ship was struck and set afire, he grimly pressed home his attack to an altitude of 500 feet, released his bomb to score a near miss on the stern of his target, then crashed to the sea in f lames. His dauntless perseverance and unyielding devotion to dut y were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S . Naval Service. HIS STORY The Battle of Midway is arguably one of the greatest moments in the history of the United States Navy. Richard Flem i ng w a s t he on ly one

to re ceive Me da l of Honor for actions in that battle. His actions were representative of the bravery and valor shown by many that day. Richard Fleming was born on November 2, 1917 in St. Paul, Minnesota. His father, Michael Fleming, was the English-born vice president of a wholesale collier - coal merchant. Richard had a comfortable upbringing, attending Saint Thomas Military Academy, a Roman Catholic military prep school in St. Paul. During his senior year he was chosen as top student officer. He attended the University of Minnesota, becoming president of the school's Delta Kappa Epsilon chapter before graduating with a BA in 1939. O n D e c e m b e r 1 5 , 1 9 3 9, Fleming enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve at the age of 22. He was sent to the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, for training and finished at the top of his class in 1940. His father died early in 1941, leaving behind his mother, Octavia. Fleming was posted to a Marine dive-bombing squadron, where he piloted a Voug ht SB2U-3 Vindicator. In a letter to his mother dated December 3, 1941, he wrote, "This is the last time I'll be able to write for probably sometime. I'm sorry I can't give you any details; it's that secret." On Decem ber 5, he a nd seventeen other Vindicators took off from Ewa, Hawaii for the deck of the USS Lexington and exercises at sea. Two days later, Pearl Harbor was attacked, the field at Ewa bombed. On December 17 Fleming was sent to Midway. His group of Vindicators set a record for distance covered by a group of single-engined aircraft of 1,137 miles. On May 25, Fleming received a promotion to captain. In the face of what he knew was coming, a fight with the vastly superior Japanese force he wrote to a friend named Peggy Crooks, "Suffice it to say that I've been prepared for this rendezvous for some time, he wrote. This is something that comes once for all of us; we can only bow before it." That letter was dated May 30, 1942. W it h h i s u n it , F le m i n g was more conf ident. He had received one of the newer SBD2 Dauntless dive bombers the day after his promotion and he spoke often of victory. Fleming was left in charge of leading the f irst wave of the American attack making good use of his considerable navigational skill. According to a report by his

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The pilots of the U.S. Marine Corps scout bomber squadron VMSB-241 on Midway between 17 April (when Henderson took command) and 28 May 1942 (when Frazer and Smith were detached). Those marked with an “x” were killed during the upcoming Battle of Midway, 4-6 June 1942 (left to right, all USMCR(V) unless otherwise noted): Front row, seated: 2nd Lt. Albert W. Tweedy; 1st Lt. Bruce Posser (wearing sandals); Maj. Lofton R. Henderson, USMC (CO); Capt. Leo R. Smith, USMC (XO); 1st Lt. Elmer G. Gidden, Jr. Middle row, kneeling: 2nd Lt. Thomas J. Gratzek; 2nd Lt. Robert W. Vaupell; 1st Lt. Daniel Iverson, Jr.; 2nd Lt. Jese D. Rollow, Jr.; 2nd Lt. Harold G. Schlendering; Tech. Sgt. (NAP) Clyde H. Stamps, USMC; Rear row, standing: 2nd Lt. Maurice A. Ward; 1st Lt. Richard L Blain; 2nd Lt. Sumner H. Whitten; 2nd Lt. Thomas F. Moore, Jr.; 1st Lt. Armond M. DeLalio; 2nd Lt. Bruce Ek; 1st lt Leon M. Williamson; 1st Lt. Richard E. Fleming; 2nd Lt. Robert J. Bear; MARGUN (NAP) Howard C. Fraser, USMC; 2nd Lt. Bruno P. Hagedorn.

The flight crew of the B-29 bomber “City of Los Angeles” and Henry “Red” Erwin at his Medal of Honor presentation. Photo By: Air Force photo gunner, Corporal Gene Card, their flight was uneventful, until Card noticed Second Lieutenant Daniel Iverson emphatically gesturing dow n and to the right. "We've made contact," he called to Card. There's a ship at 10 o'clock. Do you see it? A few minutes later, he shouted, "Here they come!" The lead, Henderson, had started his attack when his plane dropped out of control leaving Fleming in command. He managed to release his bomb and pull out of his dive barely 400 feet above sea level. After the war, Gene Card would relate his experience in the attack on the Hiryu to historian Walter Lord: Corporal Card heard something go Wuf! (It sounded, he later stressed, just the way a person would say Wuf in a normal voice. Then he heard it again, and again. Big, black, softlooking balls of smoke, began to appear. It meant that they were now within antiaircraft range as well. A moment's relief when they hit the cloud bank 0 then worse than ever when they broke out the other side. At 2,000 feet they nosed down and began their final run. Now there was nothing between them and the enemy, twisting and turning below. Captain Fleming cut loose with a burst of his own, saw a whole gun crew topple over. Facing aft from his rear-seat position, Corporal Card could see very little, but he could hear more than enough. To the wufs of the antiaircraft fire there was now added the steady crackle of small-arms fire. The SBD lurched Somebody threw a bucket of bolts in the prop. Small holes appeared all over the cockpit and a thousand needles pricked his right ankle. Captain Fleming was running into still more trouble. Pulling out from his drop, another bucket of nails hit the prop. Something hard kicked Corporal Card's left leg to one side, and more holes appeared all over the cockpit. Then as the plane leveled off, Card caught his only good look at the carrier a writhing monster bristling with fast-firing guns, all pointing straight up, a steady jet of flame pouring from each. The plane was hit; he was hit; he couldn't see how they'd ever get out of this alive; the only hope was they'd take a few Japanese with them. Fleming threw his plane into a series of twists and turns, hugging the waterline until finally they were out of range and the Zeros gave up their chase. Despite the holes in their aircraft and a shot-

President Franklin D. Roosevelt giving Fleming’s mother out tire, the captain managed the Congressional Medal of Honor in Richard’s name. to execute a perfect three-point landing on the smoking Midway runway. Boys, there is one ride I am glad is over, he called out to the Marines who rushed to his aircraft. Richard Fleming reached over to shake Gene Card's hand as the wounded gunner was carried off on a stretcher; it was the last time the two would meet. Fleming's was assigned a Vindicator (his Dauntless was out of commission) with PFC George Toms. The strike force, led by L of ton Henderson's successor Major Benja m i n Norris, took off at 1900 hours. The plane flown by Major Norris was lost in the bad weather. Capt a i n F le m i n g a s su me d command of the remaining Vindicator pilots getting them back safely. Fleming, like the others, managed only four hours of sleep before being awakened to a report that two Japanese ships were withdrawing from Midway; one badly damaged. The Marines manned their pla nes a nd followed a n oil slick until spotting the enemy. The two ships were the heavy cruisers Mogami and Mikuma. They had been damaged the day before colliding with each other and so still had fully functioning anti-aircraft defense. Fleming's aircraft, leading the attack, reportedly burst into flames yet, the captain still managed to keep control of his aircraft until he could release his bomb at an altitude of 500 feet. What happened next is still a matter of conflicting reports. Many believe that Fleming deliberately crashed his bomber into the Mikuma including the commander of Mogami, Akira Soji, who later recalled seeing a dive-bomber crash into the last turret. None of Fleming's surviving squadron mentioned a deliberate dive into the enemy ship. Neither Richard Fleming nor George Toms were ever seen again. The USS Fleming (DE-32) was named in his honor. At Midway, the bravery was extraordinary and achieved by many. Lieutenant Commander John C. Waldron led Torpedo Sq uadron Eig ht in a brave attack on the Japanese carriers. Ensign George Gay was the lone survivor of that engagement. A window display at IBM honoring Fleming Wade McCluskey led the dive bombers from USS Enterprise that sank the Japanese carriers carrier Soryu despite the fact stories of courage demonstrated Kaga and Akagi. Max Leslie his plane did not have a bomb. at Midway. led the attack on the Japanese All of these are tremendous

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OBITUARIES become a certified Master Gardener through the University of Rhode Island. Throughout her life, one of Susan's greatest joys was spending time with her large family in Greenwich, Pasadena and Wakefield. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Janet Morrison. She is survived by her siblings and extended family: Jane Morrison of Atlanta, GA; Martha Morrison Drake (Thomas) of Greenwich, CT and Cape Cod; James Morrison (Sarah) of Richmond, MA; Ann Morrison (Scott) of Tujunga, CA and David Morrison (Frances) of Pasadena, CA, as well as 7 nieces and nephews. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan's memory to Adopt-A-Dog of Greenwich.

Gerald Guerrieri

bringing daughter Dalla Kay, now of Lubbock, Texas and son, Gerald G. Guerrieri, late of College Station, to join Charlene's children, son John and daughters, Donna and Jacqueline. Through this union Gerry was able to enjoy the role of grandfather to Jacqueline's children, formed a trusted father/son relationship with Jacqueline's husband, affectionately known as "John Doe," and in recent years, became great-grandfather to Grandson Hunter's new baby. Gerry's passion remained sailing throughout his life and he especially enjoyed the waters off Galveston Bay. Like his brothers Don and Bobby, Gerry enjoyed all things food and fine dining, and found an experienced home chef in Charlene. Gerry loved nothing more than a day sailing on the Bay, Charlene at his side, along with the sumptuous picnic she prepared and a good bottle of red wine. Gerry is survived by his brother, Robert L. Guerrieri of Old Greenwich, sister-in-law, Barbara P. Guerrieri, formerly of Greenwich and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald R. Guerrieri, in 2006. "Sail on Gerry!" In lieu of f lowers, the family requests donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Telephone: (800) 7087644.

Keith Creamer Aug. 12, 1931 – May 20, 2021 Mr. Gerald ("Gerry") Joseph Guerrieri, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Greenwich, died at home on May 20, 2021 surrounded by his wife of 42 years, Charlene Burkle Guerrieri and stepdaughter, Jacqueline Briggs. A memorial service celebrating Gerry's life took place in Houston on June 5 and subsequent internment at Houston Memorial Veterans Cemetery will follow at a later date. G er r y, son of the late Jer r y a nd Rose (Mancini) Guerrieri, long time Greenwich residents, attended Greenwich schools and graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1950. Following graduation, Gerry joined the United States Armed Forces and was stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Greene County, Ohio where he worked in military intelligence. After his stint in the Air Force, Gerry attended Texas Tech University and graduated with honors. An accomplished musician and singer, Gerry played clubs as a side gig during college to earn extra income. After college, Gerry embarked on what would become a 40+ year professional career in sales with the Bronze Corporation in Chicago, and later formed his own sales agency, Gerry Garri & Associates, in Dallas and later Sea Brook, Texas. Gerry married the former Charlene Burkle, an artist and published author, with whom he formed a loving, blended family with Gerry

Former R iverside Resident Keith (KC) Creamer died after a long battle with cancer on April 29th, 2021. KC was born in Greenwich Hospital August 25th, 1959 to Robert (Boomer) Creamer and Jean Creamer. He then moved to Dallas Texas and from there, Houston Texas. KC attended New York Military Academy, Florida State University and Nichols College. He was regularly active in his church and enjoyed golfing, bike riding and playing multiple sports, which he excelled at. He is survived by his brother Craig Creamer and sister Candi Creamer Dileo, 6 nephews and nieces and 3 great-nieces and nephews. Plus, two incredibly special friends, Wally Rozmus and Kevin Spaeth who were always there for him.

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Kev in Joh n Lally long time Greenw ich resident passed unexpectedly on Dec. 16, 2020 at the age of 62 at his retirement residence in Palm Coast, Fla. Kevin is survived by his brother Michael ( Jackee), sister Laura, nieces Allison Jordan (Caleb), Shannon Lally (Joseph), Erin van Veen (Jacob), along with great-nieces and nephew Dylan and Carter Jordan, and Ava van Veen. He was predeceased by his Father James Edward Lally Jr., and Mother Alma Manka Lally. Kevin was born at Greenwich Hospital and attended Greenwich schools. An avid bowler and softball player, member of the Stateliners Drum and Bugle Corps, and past member of the Volunteer Hose and Chemical Company #2 Central Station, Kevin was an unwavering New York Mets and Jets fan, and a third-degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 39. He was employed by the United States Postal Service for almost 40yrs.until his retirement in 2016. An active member of both the Greenwich and Palm Coast communities. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and friends. Kevin was deeply loved by everyone that knew him and will be missed by all. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, June 18 at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church, 96 Henry St, Greenwich, followed by internment of his ashes at Greenwood Union Cemetery Rye, NY. Celebration of Kevin's life will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 37 W. Putnam Ave Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, and/or Knights of Columbus Council 39 https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org https://knightsofgreenwich.com/

Sept. 27, 1940 – April 15, 2021 Martin S. Berlin, 80, died peacefully in April surrounded by his family. Marty is survived by his wife Lois, daughters Kristina (Nicolas) Rossi, Rebecca (Daniel) Marinoni, and grandchildren, Kaya and Alexander Rossi, and siblings Beth (David) Kernion, and Paul (Mary) Berlin. Marty was born in Detroit, MI and raised in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Capital University in Ohio, and was in their ROTC program. Upon graduation he joined the Air Force and learned to fly. He served in the Viet Nam war, where he brought supplies to special forces and the troops. After the Air Force, he began a career as a commercial airline pilot for American Airlines, satisfying his penchant for travel. Based in New York, he worked as a Chief Pilot, and as a Check Airman for the B767/757 airplanes. Marty was also active locally, as an RTM member, and an Old GreenwichRiverside Community Center president. He was on the Board of Governors at the Innis Arden Golf Club, enjoying tennis and golf. At the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Marty was a deacon, Stephen Minister, Sunday school teacher, and led an adult education class. An amateur pianist, he attended Julliard classes, continuing his lessons with a member of the Julliard faculty, Assaff Weisman. Mr. Weisman is a founding member of the Israeli Chamber Project, which Marty supported. Marty was also a member of an amateur musicians group in New York, and had the pleasure of playing in a recital at Carnegie Hall with them. A memorial service will be held for Marty on Saturday, June 19 at 11 am at The First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich. Masks are required for the service. Donations ca n b e made to t he Israel i Chamber Project, or the Neuroendocrine Tumor

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Welcoming Three New Firefighters into the Ranks By Anjali Kishore On Friday, the Greenw ich F i r e D ep a r t me nt ’s St at ion 1 ceremoniously welcomed three new firefighters into its ranks, as well as a newly minted Lieutenant, Lt. Nate Schulde. The three new members of the Station -- Firef ighters Anthony Ryan, Roger Clapp, and John Valentini -- were a part of the Connecticut Fire Academy’s 66th recruitment class, officially graduating in May of 2020. The pandemic derailed the firefighters’ graduation and swearing-in (though as Fire Chief Joseph McHugh explained, the men have already been active in their new positions since their graduation last year) but the four men were, at long last, able to celebrate their accomplishments in a ceremony open to family and fellow f iref ig hters. First Selectman Fred Camillo administered the swearing-in as Fire Chief McHugh delivered remarks. Also in attendance was Select woman Jill Oberlander and Chief of Police James Heavey, as well as many levels of internal leadership and union representation. One of the key features of a swearing-in is the badge pinning, in which a member of the firefighter’s family affixes the new

pin to their uniform for the first time. Chief McHugh mentioned the badge pinning as a “great opportunity for the guys and their families”, and the importance of the fa m i lies bei ng a ble to interact with other firefighters and their ow n families. This social aspect was a huge part that the department missed out on last year due to the pandemic, but it was clearly back in full swing this year, with firefighters enjoying a customized cake and ref reshments, ming ling w ith other members of the department, and being able to administer a full honor guard procession at the beginning and conclusion of F r id ay ’s pr o c e e d i n g s . A s Fred Camilo mentioned during the swearings-in, “this is very symbolic as we swore in these three men last year at the beginning of the pandemic…”, going on to state that the Fire Department hosting a traditional ceremony is an encouraging sign that the community is emerging from pandemic life. Lieutenant Nate Schulde, the first to be sworn-in to his new position, embodies core values of Greenwich’s Fire Department: dedication to family, leadership, and community service. Schulde had in attendance his parents and his wife, Amber, as well as their

As Fred Camilo mentioned during the swearings-in, “this is very symbolic as we swore in these three men last year at the beginning of the pandemic…” two children. An Eagle Scout, he began as an explorer at age 16, working his way up in the ranks of the Waterbury Fire Department f o r e l e ve n a n d a h a l f ye a r s before “find[ing] a second career firefighter family with Greenwich Fire”, in 2007. In his past fourteen years with the Department, Lt. Schulde has taken part in the health and safety committee, the thermal imaging committee, the bail-out kit committee, and the contract com m it tee, a nd his contributions to Greenwich F i re were re cog n i z e d i n t he promotion ceremony. He also took on a leadership role as one of the union’s e-board members. Carrying on a tradition of service and leadership, Schulde is active in his son’s Boy Scout Troop in Bantam, CT. Chief McHugh su m me d it up, s ay i ng “Nate Schulde is a great guy, and we’re happy to have him. He’s going to

be a wonderful officer for this fire department and we look forward to him starting.” Anthony Ryan, a graduate of this past year’s academy class, g rew up watch ing h is father work as a firefighter. Tony Ryan, a c a re er f i ref ig hter of t h re e decades, was in the audience on Friday, along with his daughter (A n t h o n y ’s s i s t e r) E m m a , Anthony’s mother Linda, and Linda’s boyfriend Lou Volpe. Mr. Ryan exuded pride when asked about his son’s accomplishment: “I t h i n k it ’s g r e at . My s on’s watched me for 30 years as he g rew up a nd I was work i ng, and now he’s stepped into the shoes. He’ll have a nice 30-year career ahead.” Though it’s clear that his father’s sense of duty influenced Ryan in the long run, he took a less direct path to the force, graduating from Western Connecticut State University

with two degrees and working i n c om me r c ia l c on s t r uc t ion before turning towards a serviceoriented career. From there, Ryan served as a combat medic and sergeant in the U.S. National G u a r d b e fo r e at t e n d i n g t h e academy. Firef ighter Anthony Ryan has been assigned to E4 on Group 3 at Greenwich Fire. Another Western Connecticut State University alum joined the force Friday in Roger Clapp, an ex-correction officer who began as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Deep River, CT, at the age of 16. The ceremony was attended by Clapp’s girlfriend Molly and sister Stephanie and her boyfriend Ricky. After the first ceremony, where the whole fa m i ly had to c rowd a rou nd one computer screen to watch over Zoom, they did not take for granted their chance to watch Clapp get sworn-in in person.

“He’s been working towards it for so long, so to be able to actually see it in person and not on a computer screen...I’m happy for him and it’s awesome to see it”, said sister Stephanie. Despite a brief career as a correction officer, f iref ighting has always been a “dream job” for Clapp, who has already been serving in position E5, Group 2 since last year. John Valentini, a Cromwell, CT resident, took a similarly long route to firefighting: after four years at Xavier High School as a student athlete in both football and wrestling, Valentini earned a bachelor’s degree from UConn a n d b e g a n to wo rk i n s a l e s for Spa r t a n F i re Appa rat us, a company that supplies f ire departments with equipment. In 2017, Valentini began as a volunteer in the Cromwell Fire Department, advancing in the department to become a career f iref ighter shortly afterwards. He worked in Cromwell for two years before getting assigned to Greenwich Fire Department. The ceremony was attended by Giovanni Valentini, Firef ighter Valentini’s father, who got the chance to pin his son’s badge on for the first time. John Valentini began working in 2020 and is currently part of Group 1 at GFD.

Pride Flag Raising Raises Spirits By Anjali Kishore Congressman Himes, First Selectman Camillo, and community members gathered on Thursday, June 10th, to commemorate the raising of the Pride flag in front of Town Hall to celebrate Pride Month. The crowd in f ront of Town Hall Thursday morning included high schoolers and grandparents; f lip f lops and suits; families crowded together and town employees who’d taken a quick break to witness the ceremony taking place right outside their office windows. The crowd had been brought together to celebrate the raising of the Pride flag in front of Town Hall, marking the beginning of Pride Month festiv ities in Greenw ich. Fo r m e r a n d c u r r e nt tow n

of f ic ia ls m i ng le d w it h t he public; particularly notable was the attendance of Drew M a r z u l lo, t he tow n’s f i r s t openly gay Selectman. Pride is a subject that hits home for Marzullo, who lives in Greenwich with his husband of over 20 yea rs, Rey nold, and their 11-year old son. He marveled at the progress that has been made in the past few decades, both in a personal sense, “in 1989, if someone came up to me and said, ‘Are you gay?’, I’d say ‘no’”; and as a community, “it’s a school day and a work day and we still have a pretty good crowd here -- in 1989, this wouldn’t have been happening.” Marzullo spearheaded the c e r e mony a nd c elebrat ion of Pride during his time as First Selectman, from 2009

Astrology for Week of June 20, 2021 CANCER 22 June-23 July The Sun in your sign from tomorrow will boost your morale but don’t kid yourself that nothing can go wrong. Not even Jupiter’s positive influence in Pisces makes you invincible; and now that it is turning retrograde, it just means you have further to fall.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan Your sign has a reputation for caution but occasionally you go the other was and seem determined to prove how brave you can be. However, there’s a danger this week that you’ll be more reckless than courageous and it may end in tears. It’s fine to be cautious.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug It is not just your own interests that are at stake this week but those of the people you live, work and do business with. Before your next move ask them what they think about it. You have enough critics already; don’t turn your friends against you too.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb You will be reluctant to reject an offer this week but the planets warn it’s nowhere near as good as it sounds. It could even be a deliberate attempt to part you from your hard-earned cash. Anything that sounds too good to be true most likely is.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept You may not get much support this week as cosmic forces focusing on partnerships will make it hard for others to back your plans. You may have to go it alone for a while but that may be no bad thing: sometimes you rely too much on others’ approval.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Keep your schemes and dreams to yourself this week as if the wrong person learns of your plans they may try to sabotage your efforts. As lucky Jupiter turns retrograde in your birth sign don’t take your good fortune – or anything else – for granted.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct A work project may seem to be going to plan but your solar chart warns there may be something you’ve missed that will cause problems if you don’t deal with it now. Details are crucial and as Jupiter turns retrograde you must take care not to neglect them.

ARIES 21 March-20 April If you owe someone a favour pay it off this week as the longer you leave it the harder it will be to satisfy them. Equally, if someone owes you a good deed this is the time to demand they repay it. Leave it any longer and it may never be repaid.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov The Sun in Cancer will reinforce your sense of adventure but other cosmic forces urge you not to give up on something that isn’t working out as you expected. If necessary, put it on the back burner for a few weeks until your enthusiasm returns.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May Even Taureans have limits but you seem to have forgotten that truth. So don’t get angry if a friend or relative tries to remind you that you are only human and have faults like everyone else. They will be trying to save you from making a fool of yourself.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Make allowances for those who don’t share your optimism and adventurous spirit and don’t insist they follow you into areas they may be afraid to go. Everyone is different with their own talents. Help them to be who they are, not who you want them to be.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June Jupiter, planet of good fortune, turns retrograde in the area of your chart relating to your career and social status; so avoid doing anything that might adversely affect your reputation. This is a time not to take chances but to watch and wait.

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to 2017. He has stressed that f ly i ng t he P r ide f lag i s a s important now as it has ever been: “As proud as I am to live in Greenwich, Connecticut, and as proud as I am to raise an 11-year old in Greenwich, Con ne c t ic ut ... m a ny, m a ny thousands of gay youth don’t

Besides tow n leaders, com mun it y mem bers were also out expressing their Pride in full force. One of the things Marzullo mentioned was how important the location of the f lag is: “To see the gay f lag in 2021 f lying on a street that is very visible, in front

q ueer yout h to meet ot her people who might be having similar experiences and struggles, as well as hosting q ue e r g ue s t sp e a ke r s a nd virtual events throughout the pandemic. Since she started this campaign at the end of M ay, No on a n’s sig n s h ave

Both civic leaders encouraged spectators to celebrate. Himes continued, “...The amazing progress that the LGBTQ community has made in this country, even just in my lifetime, it’s huge progress...it’s just a really happy story over the last generation or so.” have a place to c a l l home . There’s still over 50 countries where being gay is illegal. So, again, today’s events still do have a pu r p ose . W h i le we all may be celebrating in our own little way today, either publicly or privately, it’s still pu r p osef u l. It m ig ht b e as purposeful today in 2021, even more so, than in 1989, when I graduated high school.” Congressman Jim Himes, whom Marzullo introduced as “one of the most, if not the most instrumental person I know in terms of gay rights”, e c h o e d t h e i mp o r t a n c e o f continuing the push for LGBTQ eq ua lit y in ever y sense of the word. Both civic leaders encouraged spectators to celebrate. Himes continued, “...The amazing progress that the LGBTQ community has made in this countr y, even just in my lifetime, it’s huge prog ress...it ’s just a rea l ly h ap p y s to r y ove r t h e l a s t generation or so.”

o f G r e e n w i c h To w n H a l l , it does say someth ing.” To Wells Noonan, a Greenwichbased artist who has helmed a county-wide Pride campaign (sp on sore d a nd supp or te d by House of Fins, First Bank of G r e e nw ich , Pet Pa nt r y, a n d M i l l e r M o t o r c a r s) with her ubiquitous #Greenw ichHasPride sig ns (pictured above), v isibility is everything: “it’s nice to be able to drive around in your car and to be able to see a sign that says ‘Greenwich has your back’, especially with the youth.” Noonan’s interest in helping LGBTQ youth isn’t just talk -- the proceeds from her #Greenw ichHasPride sig ns (the 100th of which was sold at this ver y event!), which cost $20 each, go directly to the Kids in Crisis' Lighthouse Program at Christ Church. The L ig hthouse P rog ra m holds weekly meetings for LGBTQ+ yout h i n Fa i r f i e l d C ou nt y and provides a safe space for

blown up, with her shop now including Stamford, Fairfield, and Weston Pride lawn signs. Those interested in purchasing an 18” x 24” lawn sign should contact Wells Noonan through Venmo (@wells-noonan) with t hei r tow n na me for mor e information. As the f lag was raised, all faces on the Town Hall lawn were looking upwards, sharing a sense of awe at how far we’ve come. The group erupted in cheers and applause once the f lag made it up, in line with the Connecticut state f lag and the stars and stripes. Applause devolved into joyful chatter as people started f iltering back to their cars; trucks rumbled by Tow n H a l l a nd t he day moved on. But perhaps this is the point of Pride: the quiet, casual acceptance of the community, a subtle statement that signif ies to members of the LGBTQ+ community that Greenwich cares.

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Be of Good Courage: A Pandemic Confirmation for Teens

By Abby VanderBrug On May 2 3rd, the Bishop i n t h e Ep i s c op a l C hu r c h i n Connecticut, Ian Douglas, came to v isit us at Ch r ist Chu rch Greenwich and confirmed 20 of our 8th/9th grade students and confirmed or received 6 adults. It seemed like a good idea to hold the service outside when we planned this in March, but on the day, the temperature hovered in the high 80s in the noon time sun. But, with a learned Pandemic spirit, we made the best of it and went on with it. This was my f irst year teaching Confirmation, and like

everything else, it was executed differently than it was in the past. We couldn’t go on a retreat away from all the hustle and bustle that comes with teenagers' daily lives, we couldn’t require them to go to in-person indoor worship, or do a group service project together. But we knew that it was important to offer something for these 8th grade students who were at such a critical point in their faith journey. The Youth Minister, Lauren Johnson, and I started meeting our group of students outside - on the steps of the church and at the park for hikes. At the beginning of our class, we asked the kids to write down why they were here, why get confirmed? A great majority of the answers said something like “my parents made me do this class, but I am really interested in my faith and I have a lot of questions about what God thinks about

If anyone is looking for resilience throughout this pandemic, might I point you toward a teenager? things going on in the world.” It was the reminder we needed that teenagers have spiritual lives, deep questions about the divine and daily life, and although might be pushed by their parents, they are not always forced to engage in these conversations. When the weather rea lly dipped in December, we had to resort to the Zoom screen. We worried about how teaching Confirmation on a Zoom screen would go. Perhaps you have noticed that turning off your camera and muting yourself is an easy way to make it look like you’re participating in something, but in reality you’re doing something else entirely? We wondered if our classes would be filled with eye

rolls, turned off cameras, and unanswered questions. To our great surprise, our kids did wonderfully. If anyone is looking for resilience throughout this pandemic, might I point you toward a teenager? In our Zoom sessions, they showed up, they asked honest questions about their faith, they engaged in our weekly prayer practice and talked about what types of prayer they felt most connected to. They opened up about what was going on in their lives. They said “thank you” at the end of each session. As I watched each teen walk up to the Bishop on that sweltering hot day, I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with a deep sense of purpose for this

sacrament, which we define as an “outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace.” The Bishop gently laid his hands on each of their heads, said their name, and asked the Holy Spirit to come to strengthen them for God’s service and sustain them all the days of their life. Grace upon grace indeed. While being confirmed each person looked so much at peace, I almost cried. As disciples, lay and ordained, oftentimes we don’t get to see the fruit from the seeds we plant. We plan classes, we show up, we pour into people’s lives and who knows if any of this is doing anything for anyone. But on this Confirmation day, watching these teens step forward and commit to this faith,

I was strengthened in my own faith and hope for the future of the Church. It’s not the last step they will take in their faith journey, but it’s an important one. There is a blessing from the 1928 version of the Confirmation service that says, “Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no man evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted ; support the weak; help the aff licted; honour all men; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen.” For these 20 teenagers, I can think of no better blessing. Where their faith will take our church, I do not know, but I am full of hope. Onwards.

Worship Services Information Assemblies of God Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com In-Person Worship Services: Sun, 8:30, 10 & 11:30am (meeting on a limited basis in accordance with CDC guidelines and Connecticut’s executive orders). All services are streamed on the church’s website and social media outlets. Bible Study: The Glory of Christ, Wed, 7pm. Read The Bible 2021: join here facebook.com/groups/bible2021. Vacation Bible School: June 27-30, Ages 4-grade 5, $25/child. Baptist First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com Sunday Servings: 11:30am, Facebook Live or for Devotion: 11-11:25am (Dial in 701-802-5355, Access code 360922). Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org Worship: Sun, 11am (in person and online through Facebook & YouTube). Adult Bible Study: 9:30am. Prayer Gathering: Fri, 6-7pm, Chapel. Catholic Sacred Heart Church 95A Henry St.; 203-531-8730 www.sacredheartgreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Fri, 7am, in the Chapel. Sat, 4pm. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am. Confessions: Sat, 3:20-3:50pm. Prayer Group has resumed - Meetings are held on every Thursday, 5-6pm, in the Chapel, 38 Gold St, all are welcome. Ministry to the Homebound: if you, or someone you know, is homebound and would like a priest visit you, call the Rectory at 203-531-8730. St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 www.stc-sta.org Masses: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: Daily Mass at St. Catherine’s Church – in-person and livestream, 7am; 5:15pm, St. Agnes, in-person. Sat (1st Sat of the month): Confessions at St. Agnes Church – in-person (specific dates in the bulletin), 3-4pm; Vigil Mass at St. Catherine’s Church – in-person and livestream, 5pm. Masses - Sun: 7:30am, St. Catherine’s – in-person and livestream; 9am, St. Agnes – in-person; 10:30am, St. Catherine’s – in-person and livestream; 11am, Language Masses: St. Agnes & Lucey Parish Hall – in-person, (French: 2nd Sun of month; Italian: 3rd Sun of month & 4th Sun of month in May; Spanish: 4th Sun of month); 5pm, St. Agnes – in-person. *Under the tent from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Ongoing: Food & Essentials Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor (there will be a car or SUV with an open trunk in the parking lot across from St. Catherine’s church on Tuesdays, 9-11am for dropoff donations. Donations can also be dropped at the Sign-in table at Sat, Sun or Daily Mass at St. Agnes). Concerts Under the Tent: Starting June 20: “Parish Camerata Presents”, 2pm, St. Agnes Campus lawn, 247 Stanwich Rd, free (donations welcome), music.director@stc-sta.org. Summer Spirituality Series: Children’s Liturgy of the Word (1st-4th grade): June 20, 27, July 18 & 25, 9am Mass, St. Agnes under the tent, lori.wilson@stc-sta.org. Holy Listening - rooted in Ignatian spirituality principles: June 26, July 10, 24 & Aug. 7, 8:30am, St. Agnes under the tent, lori.wilson@stc-sta.org. St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Public Mass: Sunday: 9 & 10:30am, 12:15 & 5:15pm. Saturday Vigils: 4 & 6:30pm (Spanish Mass). Daily: Mon-Fri, 12:05pm. Confessions: Sat, 2:453:45pm (Alcove to left of Altar). St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Mass: Sat: Mass, 9am (In-person & Live Stream); Confessions, 3:15-3:45pm; Vigil Mass, 4pm (In-person only); Vigil Mass, 5pm (In-person & Live Stream). Sun: 7:30, 9 (In-person & Live Streamed), 10:30am, 12 & 5pm (In-person only). Mon: 7:30 & 9am (In-person & Live Streamed). Tue: 7:30 & 9am (In-person & Live Streamed). Wed: 7:30 & 9am (In-person & Live Streamed); Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30am-8pm; Confessions, 9:3010:30am & 7-8pm. Thu: 7:30 & 9am (In-person & Live Streamed). Fri: 7:30 & 9am (In-person & Live Streamed); Stations of the Cross, 6:30pm. (Log onto the website at stmichaelgreenwich.com to access the Zoom Link or the LIVE Stream Masses and the Mass Reservation System). Angel Group: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm at St. Michael’s Church. Graduate’s Mass for Class of 2021: June 20, 12pm, St. Michael, followed by light outdoor recep-

tion, all are welcome, stmichaelmusicgreenwich@ gmail.com. St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Daily Mass: Mon-Sat: 7:30 & 9:30am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wed, 10am-4pm; Live-streamed, 10-11am. Confessions: Wed, 1011am & 3-4pm. St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave.; 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org Public Mass Celebration: Mon-Thu: 9am; Sat: 4pm (Vigil); Sun: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30am (Reservation is required only for Sunday Mass by visiting the homepage or by calling 203-531-8741, ext. 4). Holy Days: Vigil: 5:30pm, 9am & 12:15pm. Online daily Mass at EWTN.com, 8am with encore at 12pm. Daily Mass also available on Bishop Robert Barron’s website at wordonfire.org/daily-mass. Confessions by appointment only – call 203-5318741, ext. 2. Cocktails, Concert & The Legionaires of Christ: June 18, 6-7pm, $150, mgordon@legionofchrist.org. St. Paul’s 50th Anniversary celebration: June 27, following 11:30am Mass, outside the Church, RSVP via Flock note. St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com Mass: (Reservations and/or for viewing via live streaming): Mon-Fri: 7:30pm; Sat: 5pm; Sun: 7:30am (Concelebrated for Previously Scheduled 9:30am Mass Intentions), 10:30am, 12pm (Spanish). Mass Intentions: consult the bulletin for time. Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 christiansciencect.org/greenwich Sunday and Wednesday services via live tele-conference: 203-680-9095, code is 520520*. Community First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com No in-person service at this time. (If you need to reach Rev. Leo W. Curry, pastor, or any other personnel, call 203-629-3876 and leave a message or email fcroundhill@outlook.com). Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org Worship, Children’s Ministries and Youth Fellowship: Sun. 10-10:30am, in the Church, registration is required. Weekly service also available online. Thrive: biweekly high school gathering, Wed, 6pm. Foundations: biweekly middle school gathering, Fri, 6pm. November Bible Study: Stories of Advent, Mondays at 11 am, registration required. Round Hill Reads - When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life’s Sacred Questions by Sue Monk Kidd: June 20, 1-2pm, Church patio, register. Congregational The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org Worship: In-Person & Virtual: Sundays, 10am. Live-streaming on YouTube and Facebook, and broadcast on WGCH (1490 AM). Connect during the week: Friday: Friday Email Blast (sign up by calling the church office); Church school before worship most Sundays, 9am for preschoolers through grade 6. Online programming available via Zoom. A joyful community diverse in spiritual backgrounds and beliefs. “Friday Fun on the Front Lawn”: By Request – all your favorite songs: June 11, 7pm, on the front lawn, (bring your own picnic meal, & lawn chairs). North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www.northgreenwichchurch.org Online Worship Service: Sun, 10:30am, via Zoom (email Rev. Halac at Pastor@northgreenwichchurch.org or call the church). Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org Saturday: Evensong Worship, 5pm. Sunday: Summer Worship, 9:30am. All are welcome. Details at 2cc.org. Episcopal Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 www.churchoftheadvent.org Service: Sun, 9am, Holy Eucharist. Sunday School during academic year.

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org Worship: Sun: Eucharist, 8am (in-person); 10am (in-person & livestream/on-demand); Choral Evensong (in-person & livestream/on-demand), 5pm; Compline, 8pm (livestream/on-demand). Mon-Fri: Morning Prayer, 8am (via Zoom). Tue: Eucharist, 10am (in-person). Thu: Choral Evensong, 6:30pm (in-person & livestream/on-demand). “Something Different” Summer Outdoor Worship: Sundays through August, behind the Tomes-Higgins House (rain location: Parish Hall), bring a chair or blanket. Registration ongoing for Vacation Bible School: June 28-July 2. Christian Man Cave: June 22, 6- 8pm. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org Sunday Worship: Spoken Eucharist, 8am, Church; Holy Eucharist with music, 10am, Church and Livestream; Family Eucharist, 10am, Parish Hall. (sign up for in-person service: signupgenius.com/ go/4090e4aadac2ea3ff2-sunday1). Coffee and Morning Prayers Podcast: Mon-Fri. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org Worship: Sundays: Rite 1, 8am (in-person in the sanctuary & streamed). 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month: 10:15am, in the Sanctuary. 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month: in the Meadow (weather permitting). Sunday School continues in Selleck Hall. Ongoing: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive: Every Thu, 10-11:30am, in the parking lot. May Worship on the Meadow: Sundays, 10:30am. Yoga on the Meadow: Fridays, 10am. VBS Arts Camp: June 21-30, 9am-12pm, in the meadow, $125/week or $25/day; (family discounts available), ann. post@stpaulsriverside.org. St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org In-person Outdoor Service: Sun, 11am. Online Worship Services available on Youtube. Jewish Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org Services available via Zoom. PJ Library Zoom Storytime: Mon-Thurs, 3pm & Fri, 2pm. Congregation Shir Ami 1273 E. Putnam Ave, PO Box 312, Riverside; 203-900-7976; congregationshirami.org All services, programs and celebrations are available online via Zoom. Havdallah Service: June 26, 6-8:30pm, Tod’s Point Beach. Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org Online programs streamed virtually on Zoom. us: Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Dunkerley, Fri, 5pm. Shabbat services with Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Dunkerley, Fri, 7pm. Religious School: Sun, 9:30am. Hebrew School: Wed, 4:30pm. JCC-GRS Summer Preschool Program at GRS: July 5-Aug 20. Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Services: live-streamed via Zoom and Facebook: Fri, 6:30pm; Sat, 10am; Sun, 8:15am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Limited in-person Friday night Shabbat service, registration is required, lori.baden@templesholom.com. Pajama Shabbat & Picnic: June 25, 5:30pm. Lutheran First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.firstpaul.com Indoor Service: Sun, 10:30am. Bible Study: Sun, 11:45am. St. Paul Lutheran Church 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 www.firstpaul.com Indoor Service: Sun, 9am. Bible Study: Sun, 10:15am. Wednesday After-School program: Snacks & Crafts, 3-4pm; Bible Stories & Catechesis, 4-5pm; Community Dinner, 5:30pm (all are welcome); Bible Study on Romans (adults), 6:30pm. Methodist Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com Sunday Worship Services: In-person or online, 10am, followed by a time of Fellowship. Wednes-

days: Virtual Noonday Prayer & Evening Bible Study. (Details at diamondhill.com). First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Virtual Sunday Worship, 9:30am, via Zoom (203 629 9584). Virtual Daily Gathering: MonFri, 3pm, Zoom. Talking with Your Hands: Mon, 3pm. Reading this World as a Christian: Tue, 3pm. Back to Rock – music with Mr. Bruce: Tue, 3pm, via Zoom. Reading the Shape of Scripture: Wed, 3pm, via Zoom. Spring Bible Study: Thu, 3pm, via Zoom. Tea & Talk: Fri 3pm, via Zoom. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Worship via teleconference: Sun, 11am and until further notice (Dial-in number: 425-436-6380, Access code: 612220). Nondenominational Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org Worship Service: Sun, 10am, Holiday Inn 980 Hope St, Stamford. Online Sermons available on Facebook (facebook.com/myrevivechurchgreenwich) and on Youtube. All groups are online. Direct any prayer needs to the prayer chain at 203536-2686 or revivecfm@gmail.com. Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Events marked by an * require registration at: stanwichchurch.org/event Outdoor Sunday Service: 10am (live-streamed at 10am). Summer Hymn Sing: July 4 & Aug. 1. *Alpha Study: starting July 12, 7pm. The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org Sunday Service: 7pm, via Zoom. Virtual Children’s Lyceum (ages 5-14): 3rd Sunday of the month, 1010:40am. Healing Service: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-7:30pm. (Email Albertsonpcc@gmail. com for registration and Zoom Links). Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life In-Person Services: Sun, 9:45am, Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 E Putnam Ave. Online Services: Sun, 9:45am, youtube.com/c/TrinityChurchLife/ live. House Churches: Sun, 9:45am, Fairfield County, CT & Westchester County, NY. Alpha (online): Tue, 7:30-8:45pm. Receive Private Zoom Prayer: Sundays, 11-11:30am. Registration is open Sky Kids Greenwich (4th-5th grades): June 28-July 1 (MonThu), 9-11:30am, Stanwich Church, $65. Registration is open for SummerQuest - summer camp for middle and high school students: July 26-31. Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org Sanctuary Worship: Sun, 10am (Traditional Service); 5pm (Contemporary Service), register. Online Worship: Sun, 10-11am at fpcg.org/live. Sunday School online, 10:15-11am. The Prayer Room: Tue, 11am & Thu, 8pm. Women’s Book Discussion Group: “The Idiot”, June 18, 9:15am, Edna Anderson Chapel, cgiambo@gmail.com. First Presbyterian’s Summer on the Sound: beginning June 20-Aug 29, 8:30am service (weather permitting), Tod’s Point in the Seaside Garden (no reservations, permits, or passes needed). Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com Worship: Sun, 10am, Woman’s Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Ave. (Outside. Please bring a mask and a chair or a blanket). All Bible Study studies through zoom (email gracechurchofgreenwich@ gmail.com for zoom links). All are welcome. Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org In-Person Worship: Sun, 10am, Sanctuary (tickets available at EventBrite by Friday 10am). Worship Service online: Sun, 10-11:15am (YouTube or Facebook). Coffee & Fellowship: Sun, 11:30am-12pm, via Zoom. Wednesday Prayer: Wed, 8:30-9am, online. ALPHA class - interactive online sessions to explore the big questions of life: Wed, 7pm, register at alphausa.org/try. WF Summer Bible Study: June 22, 9-10:30am, online. Nicaragua Mission Fundraiser: Car Wash and Bake Sale: June 27, 11:30am-12:30pm, in Church.

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Celebrating BCA’s 25 Years with Yonni By Anne W. Semmes Hidden behind Second Congregational Church, in a small office in a little fieldstone house is a national fundraising powerhouse called the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA), run by its executive director, Yonni Wattenmaker. In her 10 years as director Wattenmaker has navigated the Greenwich grown BAC into a national force for support in the breast cancer field. “Our mission hasn’t changed,” says Wattenmaker. “From its inception, it has been to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment, and cure.” To the tune of $30 million raised over those 25 years in aid of research and education and raising up the best medical professionals to treat those with breast cancer. BCA has come a long way from six dedicated Greenwich women hosting Neiman Marcus fash ion shows to br i ng t he important focus on the need for support and a cure, especially for the one in eig ht women diagnosed with breast cancer - with higher odds in Fairfield County. “We don't k now the why of those h ig her odds,” says Wattenmaker. “We're trying to find out the why. There are people who will say it's high stress, its type A personalities, maybe it’s something in the water. But nobody ac t ua l ly knows the answer. Certainly, if you go over the border to New York, the cases aren't as prevalent as in Connecticut.” The good news is that breast cancer survival rates have gone from 75 to 90 percent since BCA’s founding, with its pledge now for 100 percent breast cancer survival by year 2030. “We are proud to have played a role in helping so many women live longer, better lives,” says Wattenmaker, “but that’s still not enough.” Following BCA funding So, to where does BCA direct its funding? “Up to about a quarter of our funding, we restrict to what we call education and outreach grants. And those we only give to Connecticut and Westchester County -we want to be sure that we never lose sight of where we were born and bred. Funding underserved patients throughout Connecticut and in Westchester just south of us is really important to our mission.” A not her q ua r ter of BC A funding she says goes to breast surgery fellowships. “We are the only organized breast cancer

“If we can't stop breast cancers from occurring, if we can at least catch them earlier, then your chances of survival are exponentially greater.”

Yonni Wattenmaker advertising the annual October BCA shopping/dining fundraising event. foundation in the country who funds fellowships for breast su rgeons. A nd t he pu r pose of those fellowships is to give specialized training at some of the best institutions in the country to people who want to be breast surgeons. So, they have the best skills - they can get the best advice, and those we also only fund in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.” That other half of BCA f u nd i ng for r e s e a r ch ha s a broader reach. “We’ve funded for a year Nora Disis’ s breast cancer vaccine research at the University of Washington. Her vaccine prog ram, wh ile it's incredible and helping already to save and prolong lives, you still have to have had breast cancer for the vaccine to work. And we fund MIT computer scientist Regina Barzilay who’s working with artif icial intelligence to try to spot tumor development earlier because if breast cancer is caught early, it has a 90 percent survival rate. “So, if we can't stop breast cancers from occurring, if we can at least catch them earlier, then your chances of survival are exponentially greater. And it can be a chronic disease or you could be in remission as opposed

to metastatic disease which still affects about 30 percent of people who are diagnosed.” BCA inclusive outreach Wat ten ma ker notes t hat men also get breast cancer. “So, part of what we try to educate about is this isn't just a women's disease, though more prevalent for sure.” Men account for one in about 833 diagnoses she tells, including her grandfather! “So, he was diagnosed at 40. They did a mastectomy on one side - they removed one lymph node They told my grandmother he had four to six months to live. He did not do any chemotherapy. He didn't do radiation. It never came back. He lived to be 97, thank God!” That BCA educational out r e ach i s v it a l she s ays . “ W hen we do ou r wel l ne ss classes, when we hold these medical symposia, that's our commitment to educating not only an underserved community but also other communities who have access but don't have the education.” She adds, “If you live in Greenwich, and you can afford your health care, it still doesn't mean that you know the best way to take care of yourself. Do you know when you should be getting genetic screening, or at what age you should start a

Breast Cancer Alliance Executive Director Yonni Wattenmaker. mammogram? And how much of it is family history? So, our commitment is not only to ask the donors who can afford to

to give us financial support but also to give them something in return. And while we can throw great parties and golf outings, we

also want to provide education, to which everyone has access.” Hence the difficulties brought on by Covid. “If you think about who's u nderser ved a nd the kinds of places that they were working, whether it's factories or restaurants, or movie theaters or gas stations. Those were the jobs that were eliminated during COVID, because people weren't going out. You don't want f inances to be the barrier for somebody's access to care,” she notes, “so that's where our grants come in, to at least help eliminate that barrier and get more people into the care they need.” Challenges of Covid But getting the help they needed was also blocked by Covid. “Unless you had a breast c a nc e r e m e r ge nc y or we r e already in treatment, a lot of the services related to breast cancer and other nonessential medical services were closed for at least six months during COVID. So, then you have people who didn't go get their mammograms, or maybe felt it wasn't urgent and it could wait. And now are afraid to go back until they're vaccinated. And let's say they haven't seen their doctor for maybe a year and a half. Things could have developed that could have been stopped.” And Covid took away that B C A f u n d r a i s i n g a r m . ‘ We did our annual gala virtually.” But, she adds, “We actually did remarkably well. And still managed to have a very good year. We still gave a million dollars in grants, which is pretty amazing. We want this year to bring us back to where we were or better. We're hoping to have at least part of our Oct. 20 event in person.” Wattenmaker is thanking her lucky stars. “The people who I've had the privilege to work with through this organization are all there for the right reasons. They want to see an end to breast cancer, they all want to help improve outcomes.” She delights in “seeing the progress of what BCA has been able to accomplish - to go from what started as a small Greenwich organization to one of the most prominent national breast cancer foundations in the country over these last 10 years. We have the highest rankings on Charity Navigator and GuideStar, and support from all over. How many people go to work every day and have somebody say, thank you for getting my mom in to see that doctor, thank you for recommending where I could get a wig, or thank you for sending me to that person who knows what I'm going through. That's the best.”

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Puzzles for the Weekend: Have Fun! Universal Crossword Edited by David Steinberg May 4, 2021

The (K) Clues Are for Kids Created by Timothy E. Parker March 29, 2021

ACROSS 1. Bring into harmony 5. (K) “The Cat in the ___” 8. Alternative to a sandwich 12. (K) Ark builder 13. (K) Word with “ginger” 14. (K) Dubuque is there 15. Constellation bear 16. (K) Music staff note after fa 17. Fudge alternative? 18. (K) Lima ___ 19. (K) “Mr. ___ & Sherman” 21. (K) Integers, briefly 23. Solemn pledge 24. Word before “deck” or “echelon” 27. (K) Assistance 28. (K) Marriagefinalizing words

31. All you can view at once (3 words) 34. Select, with “for” 35. (K) Play a role 36. (K) “Company’s coming” tableware 37. Facial twitch 38. (K) Look at and take in 39. U-turn from “up high” (2 words) 42. (K) A volcano spews it 46. (K) ___ buggy 47. Small stringed thing in Hawaii 48. (K) Nest component 49. “Hey, what’s the big ___?” 50. (K) Big guy in the family 51. Life of luxury 52. (K) Classroom fixture 53. (K) It has a uvea

54. Some bakery breads DOWN 1. Give the cold shoulder to 2. Days long past 3. (K) Perseverance rover org. 4. (K) One of many on a TV 5. (K) Hinged door fasteners 6. ___ vera plant 7. (K) Big city in Israel (2 words) 8. (K) Black ___ spider 9. (K) Street or avenue relative 10. Way off course 11. (K) “Peter ___” 20. Lace-up girdle 22. Admit to the clergy 24. (K) Weird aircraft 25. (K) Domino’s spot

26. (K) Teacher’s ___ (favorite student) 27. Toward the rear, at sea 28. (K) Third hour on a sundial 29. Head of the Mafia 30. (K) “Little Miss Muffet sat ___ tuffet” (2 words) 32. Block passage through 33. (K) Protection, as from a violent storm 37. (K) Make a small change to 38. Stockholm citizen 39. (K) Bro relative? 40. (K) Small bills 41. “Sounds good” 43. (K) Out of town 44. (K) Workshop clamp 45. Quite a while 46. (K) “What ___ I tell you?”

Can you find the answer to this riddle within the solved puzzle?

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White Birch Advances to Semi Finals By Liz Leamy

“I loved being here today and I look forward to coming back,” said Charity Kimani, who lives in Kenya and was attending a luncheon at the Greenwich Polo Club with her son, Martin Kimani, PhD and EBS who is the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations. “It’s beautiful here. The countryside is stunning, everyone is friendly and the players have entertained us.”

Last Sunday, White Birch, t he renow ne d h ig h-goa l polo squad based here in town, edged out Palm Beach Equine 10-7 in the secondround playoffs of the 2021 E a s t C o a s t B r o n z e Cu p Tournament, advancing to the semi-f inal bracket of this esteemed annual sports showdown. This heated competition, held at the Greenwich Polo Club, drew several thousand spectators from all over the New York metropolitan area and from as far as Maine and Maryland and was one that was all about drama, power and energy as White Birch a nd Pa l m Beach Eq u i ne faced off against one another in explosive and fiery fashion. For the majority of the match, White Birch and Palm Beach Equine, a (horse) veterinary medical clinic based in Wellington, Florida, were close in terms of points. I n t he si x t h a nd f i n a l chuk ker, however, White Birch pulled ahead of its opponent, winding up at the top of the leaderboard 10-7, a finish with which the players on this dynamic Greenwichbased team seemed pleased. “It was good to be out there and they [Palm Beach Mariano Aguerre (center, green jersey), star of White Birch, chases the ball alongside Juan Redlich, three goaler of Palm Beach Equine (left) and Gringo Columbres (right), the eight goaler of Palm Beach Equine who has emerged as a standout Equine] were tough. I think player at the GPC this season. we had a good season last year and this shows we’re starting out on the right foot,” said Pablo Llorente Jr., the powerful and amiable Argentinian six-goaler who was named Most Valuable Player of the game. (Last year, White Birch clinched the 2020 East Coast Open title.) “It’s great to be here again and everything about the Greenwich Polo Club and [this town] is incredible. It’s so beautiful. The people are very nice and it’s also close to the city.” Members of Palm Beach Equine echoed similar sentiments. “It was a good game,” said Gringo Columbres of Palm Beach Equine, the venerable Argentinian eight-goaler who, with his lightning-quick and powerful playing style, has become a big crowd favorite at the Greenwich Polo Club this season. “It’s wonderful Pablo Llorentes Jr., six goaler who plays for White Birch, hits the ball at Sunday\'s match at the GPC. Llorente Jr. was to play here. Everyone is named MVP of the game. friendly, the f ields are in perfect condition and it’s an amazing club in every way.” Columbres, whose horse, Coquito, was awarded the Best Playing Pony citation at the kickoff public Sunday match two weeks ago, also said he is good friends with many of the players at the Greenwich Polo Club. “I thin k we’re all ver y committed to what we do and that is a big reason why the bond among everyone is so strong,” said Columbres. “It’s always great to be here.” This narrative seemed to be felt by many of the spectators as well. “I loved being here today and I look forward to coming back,” said Charity Kimani, who lives in Kenya and was attending a luncheon at the Greenwich Polo Club with her son, Mar tin K imani, PhD and EBS who is the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya Christopher Brant, number one player for White Birch, hits the ball as he goes head to head against Scott Swerdlin of Palm Beach Equine. to the Un ited Nations. “It ’s beautif u l here. The countr yside is stunning, “The way they all ran was size. It was beautiful to watch this event, with Machitos White Birch Museum of Polo everyone is friendly and the amazing to see,” said Kimani. them.” Knorr, a gorgeous light-gray and Hall of Fame player and players have entertained us.” T h e h o r s e s c e r t a i n l y charge ridden and owned by partner of the renowned Kimani also marveled at “And they appeared to be the much the same with their w e r e s t a n d o u t s t a r s a t Mariano Aguerre, the iconic Los Machitos organization the beauty of the horses.

in Buenos Aires, Argentina with his longtime friends and colleagues, Nick Manifold and Naco Taverna, being named Best Playing Pony of the match. To f u r t h e r a d d to t h e excitement of the afternoon, His Excellency Munir A k r a m , t h e Pe r m a n e n t Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, was in attendance at this match as well. (He was there visiting with various other Ambassadors to the United Nations along with some members of their friends and family.) “It has been a great event. We have some of the most [prominent] members of the Un ited Nations here a nd t he Greenw ich Polo Club has provided us with the opportunity to meet in person,” said His Excellency Munir Akram. “It is a sport that is exciting to watch and it is popular in Pakistan.” According to His Excellency Munir Akram, being at the match reminded him of a major annual polo tou r na ment t hat is held every July at Shandur Pass in Pakistan. Shandur Pass, a breathtaking mountainous site located at a 12,000-foot altitude that is known as the ‘Roof of the World’ is said to be the highest polo playing ground area and the ancestral capital of the sport. Every year, the Shandur Pass polo tournament draws teams from local area principalities from all over that region as well as tens of thousands of spectators from all around the globe, designating it as main event of the sport. Certainly, the Greenwich Polo Club, much like Shandur Pass, has come to be known as a major sports destination for similar reasons. Since it first opened back in 1981, the Greenw ich Polo Club has come to earn national and world acclaim for its spectacular pastoral scenery, warm and friendly atmosphere and star-studded roster of h ig h-goa l p olo athletes and ponies, who always deliver a world-class standard of playing, much to the delight of the hundreds of thousands of spectators who have visited this famous venue over the years right up through the present. “This is an amazing place,” said Max Meister, caterer with Marcia Selden Catering and Events of Stamford, Connecticut. “Everyone is great and it’s always cool to be here.” Robert Vita, owner and proprietor of the ever-popular Longford’s Ice Cream truck, a main stopping place for many of the spectators who visit the Greenwich Polo Club every Sunday, agreed. “It’s a great experience for ever yone,” said Vita. “The polo is incredible, it’s a beautiful venue and it’s open to everyone,” said Vita, who this year, is celebrating his sixth consecutive season as a vendor at the Greenwich Polo Club. “It’s good to be back and to see all of the people again, many of who I know and recognize, which is really nice.” *The East Coast Bronze Cup w ill run through S u n d a y, Ju n e 2 7 t h . Fo r more i n for mat ion a b out the matches, contact the Greenw ich Polo Club at: greenwichpoloclub.com

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ON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

From the Greenwich Sentinel Foundation: the weekly newsletter from educators to Greenwich parents.

Celebrating Our COVID Preschool Graduates By Catherine Hogan We have grown accustomed to r e p e t it i on i n ou r l i ve s . Financial crises have come and gone, and then come again. Fashion trends, for better or worse, have recurred, if in slightly dif ferent fabrics or desig ns. “ The more th i ngs change, the more they stay the same.” Except for this past year. In our lifetime, we have never seen life be like this. There is no “same” about what we have all encountered through this COVID-19 pandemic. We i n the world of Ea rly Ca re and Education have been so impressed watching children 3 and 4 years old courageously deal with this pandemic in preschool. They have had to say goodbye to their moms and dads at the door through face masks, and then say hello to their teachers in the same way. They have had to learn lessons and sing songs through face masks. They have had to breathe, laugh, and even cry… through face masks. Our preschool children have had to learn things this year that we never had to as children: what it is like to wash hands more frequently than ever, for 20 seconds, and then wash again after every sneeze; what it means to be socially distant and why

And in spite of [the pandemic year], we have watched our children prevail. They have grown in every way, even while dealing with these challenging circumstances. that is a good thing; what it is like to eat lunch across from friends, seeing and talking with them through Plexiglas dividers; what it feels like to have their parents “attend” special school events on a screen. The children have had to adjust to coming to school, not coming to school, coming to school virtually, and then coming back in person again. Confusing to a child? Absolutely. And in spite of all this, we have watched these children pr ev a i l . T hey h ave g r ow n i n e ve r y w a y, e ve n w h i l e dealing with these challenging circumstances. They learned their ABCs and 123s, but more importantly, they learned to share with, care for, and respect each other in the midst of their uncertain world. And they have done so brilliantly. In May the CT Office of Early Childhood lifted the mandate that all teachers had to be masked outside. Vaccinated teachers could now take off their masks while outside with their students. That day on the

playground, one 4-year-old child looked at her teacher, who was maskless in front of her student for the first time ALL YEAR, and with earnest joy said to her teacher, “I love your face.” That made me cry – children seeing their teachers’ smiles is something we all certainly took for granted before this pandemic. This year has been filled with struggles and less-than-ideal learning conditions. These children have had to leap over so many more hurdles than their preschool predecessors, and yet they HAVE overcome those obstacles with flying colors! I see the strength and the joy in these young children - and I know they will be okay. We will be okay. Our future, while not necessarily easy, is bright because of our young graduates all around the world. They have had a year like no other before and are still coming out smiling. And so we celebrate you, “COVID Preschool Graduates of 2021,” as well as current graduates of all ages. You have

grown, endured, and learned in been such a big success without the toughest of situations, and the help of our many supporters, you have triumphed. You are the i nclud i ng Morga n St a n ley, future, and we salute you. Thank Lone Pine Foundation, GEER you for keeping our hope alive. Up, Friends of the Greenwich So yes, maybe the more Library, Filling in the Blanks, things change, the more they Meals on Wheels, the Greenwich DO stay the same, because our Garden Club, and so many amazing, resilient children, as others. Tha n k you, a ll, for always, continue to be our hope helping us to give these children for aGreenwich better and5.25x10.5.qxp_Layout brighter world. the best start 1 3/26/21 10:48possible AM Pageto1 their This year would not have educational lives!

Catherine Hogan is the site manager of Family Centers' Grauer and Armstrong Court Preschools. Family Centers' Early Care and Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and offers full day, f u l l y e a r e a r l y e d u c at i o n services for children ages sixweeks to five-years.

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By Shari Shapiro This month I turn my column over to my colleague Joseph Belisle, in honor of Father's Day. Since joining Kids in Crisis to run the Lighthouse LGBTQ+ teen group, Joe has been a tremendous asset to our agency and a steadfast advocate for the children we serve. Kids In Crisis provides emergency shelter, crisis counseling, and community education programs for children of all ages and families facing crisis. Our Lighthouse program welcomes teens from Greenwich, Stamford and beyond, with the goal of encouraging LGBTQ youth to live their best, healthiest and most authentic lives.

My Journey to Fatherhood by Joseph Belisle I’m a gay man happily married to a man and together we have an adopted daughter who is now about to turn 13. When we began the adoption process over 15 years ago, we encountered bigotry and homophobia that frankly surprised us. We quickly learned that adoption was a straight person’s world and we were interlopers that had to prove our honor and worthiness at every turn. It often felt like we had to scratch and claw our way through the process but we did it. We were ultimately blessed with a healthy, gorgeous daughter who quickly

A Journey to Fatherhood "Father’s Day has special meaning for my husband and me, in part, because of the long uphill climb it took for us to actually earn the title of FATHERS." became the light of our lives. Father’s Day has special meaning for my husband and me, in part, because of the long uphill climb it took for us to actually ea r n the title of FAT H ER S. When we f irst took physical custody of our daughter, the birth mother had fourteen days to change her mind. So here we were, in a hotel room in a strange city bonding with a newborn knowing that the birthmother could change her mind at any moment. It was, to say the least, very nerve-wracking. Thank goodness everything worked out and a few weeks later, we boarded a plane to bring our little girl home. It was truly one of the greatest days ever. When that plane took off I breathed such a huge sigh of relief. But that day was also tinged with sadness because someone else was giving up custody of their child. My good fortune had a very sad side to it as well. No mother wants to give their child up for adoption but sometimes the circumstances of life force that situation. The gigantic weight of that realization

hit me hard in that moment and it has never really left me. On that plane ride home, my husband and I pledged to each other to be the very best fathers we could be. I wouldn’t make the same mistakes my father made with me. This was a fresh start. I would never take her for granted the way my father took me for granted. I vowed that I would apologize to her when and if we ever argued and I would actually listen to her in a way that I was never listened to. Don’t get me wrong – I loved my father and he loved me – but for many men in his generation being a good father meant being there financially, not necessarily emotionally. My mother did most of the parenting while he was out working to put food in our mouths. But now, on this joyous day of our new-found fatherhood, my husband and I swore an allegiance to a new kind of modern, enlightened parenting. We knew it wouldn’t be easy but we committed to giving it everything we had. Early on in our relationship, my husband and I agreed that we

both wanted to be parents. It was a goal we talked about very early on when we were still dating and it helped cement our relationship. By the time we said to one another – “OK, we're really ready to adopt so let's get this ball rolling,” I was almost 43. By the time we had a baby in our arms, I was 46. I wish we had started earlier because by this point my parents had passed away and they never saw me become a father. I regret that but I do feel, in a way, that they’re here with me helping me parent. They are, after all, my parenting role-models and it is from them I learned how to do this most important of jobs. I like to think that I found some ways to improve on their job performance but yes, they did teach me. For that, I am eternally thankful to them. I also like to think that my job as the coordinator of the Kids in Crisis LGBTQ youth group, Lighthouse, helps to make me a better father. Every week we run meetings for LGBTQ youth and their allies to come together in a safe, non-judgmental space. In these meetings the kids are free to be who they are and talk about whatever they want. They find solace and camaraderie with like-minded peers. I wish I had something like that when I was growing up in my religiously conservative household. Every meeting that helps these kids helps me too. It’s such an honor for me to do this job and to be there as a role-model for them. Now that my husband, daughter and I are a fully and legally legitimate family, I’ve discovered that Father’s Day is MUCH easier to get through than Mother’s Day. On Father’s

Day, we can all go out and be celebrated and not be questioned by anyone. Mother’s Day always brought the “did you leave mom at home?” quips or the “are you all out because you’re giving mom a break today?” remark from the overly chatty but well-meaning waitress. For us, Father’s Day is mostly a celebration that we got through the prior month’s Mother’s Day mostly unscathed. In a family with two dads, Mother’s Day can be a loaded mine f ield. Various teachers over the years have handled this holiday more graciously than others. One year the class assignment was for every child to collect little pebbles and glue them onto a plastic plate which spelled out “Mom Rocks.” Cute assignment -- but not when you’re a kid that has two dads at home. This teacher had our daughter spell out “My Dads Rock.” I always appreciated her sensitivity in that moment and helping our daughter navigate through that year’s Mother Day with grace and dignity. In elementary school, our daughter had to f ield a lot of questions from her curious young classmates. “Where is your mom?” “Do you ever see her?” “Who are the guys that come pick you up all the time?” Those were just some of the questions she got hit with over the years. After a while – all these questions became kind of boring and mundane for her. In a rote, robotic-like voice she’d say “my mother lives in Louisiana, we sometimes send her a Christmas card, and yes, those two guys are my real parents.” We started calling it her playground speech. The truth of our family and our

experiences had to be explained because they were not the norm. We’ve neve r l ie d to ou r daughter about who she is or where she came from. Her birthmother wasn’t ready to be a mother and we’ve always been honest with her about that. She asks questions and we answer them truthfully. I truly believe God, the Universe, fate – whatever you want to call it – worked at bringing us together as a family. The three of us were truly meant to be together and we love one another. That is what gets us through each day. The occasional i n d e l i c a t e c o m m e nt s f r o m strangers or acquaintances never really bother us. We acknowledge them, discuss it for a time, but ultimately we let those comments go and we move on. Parenting isn’t always easy. Families all have their ow n journeys and stories to tell. As for me and my story, I don’t ever regret adopting and becoming a pa rent -- not even on my worst parenting day. I think my husband would whole-heartedly agree with that sentiment. Seeing our daughter’s face first thing every day is something we look forward to every morning! It is a constant reminder that we did the right thing by bringing this beautiful soul into our lives. We are so blessed and thankful to be able to call her our “daughter.” She br i ngs us joy, ba la nce, laughter and, at times, challenges but not onc e h ave we ever regretted starting this journey. I’m known by many different titles to various people; husband, brother, neighbor, writer and friend but the title I most cherish is being called “dad.”

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