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S The first ever GHS Girls Rugby match was played on Wednesday. See initial photos on A4 and online at www.GreenwichSentinel. com with a more indepth story on the remarkable young women next week. S The Board of Estimate and Ta xation approved controversial changes to how projects are financed. See page A6 for letters and OpEd. S The Board of Estimate and Ta xation approved funds for several items during its Monday meeting. $100,000 was approved for design work for the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Station, which needs renovations. The funds were approved with a several conditions. S The BET unanimously accepted a gift of $12,820 f rom t he Greenw ich Hig h School Dia mond Club for a new baseball scoreboard at GHS. They also unanimously accepted a gift of $22,969 f rom t he Greenw ich At hletic Foundation t o s e t up for c a me r a s for Loca lLive, which will stream GHS home games. Funds were also approved for architecture a nd eng i neer i ng work on several school i mprovement proje c t s which are a part of the 2019-2020 budget. S The 45th annua l Greenwich St. Patrick ’s D ay P a r a d e , w h i c h i s produced by the Hibernian Association of Greenwich, took place on Su nd ay, d r aw i ng l a r ge c rowd s to Greenw ich Avenue. The Grand Marshal for t h is yea r’s pa rade wa s Monsignor. J. Peter Cullen. Check out photos from the parade on the back page. S The town of Greenwich will be using a $2 million g ra nt to look at a nd improve traffic in Glenville by an Aug. 1 deadline. The arrival of tolls on the Merritt Parkway and I-95 could increase congestion on roads that are already busy. S Accord ing to data re le a s e d by t h e s t a t e , Western Middle School is ra n ked t h i rd out of a l l midd le schools in Connecticut. WMS was measured on 12 metrics by the Connecticut State Department of Education. WMS is ranked behind a school in Orange that’s only 7-8 grade, and a magnet school in New Britain. S On Monday, a majority of Greenwich Public School students took part in BE HONEST - HONOR THE CODE, a Social Emotional Learning Activ it y t hat helps promote a safe school climate by fostering socialemotiona l sk i l ls and reinforcing the District Norms. Students learned h ow t o b e p e r s o n a l l y and socially responsible, a nd lea r ned about t he i mp or t a nc e of h av i ng values, rules and principles. They were a lso able to identify their own values and principles, or their own Code of Honor. S F i r e f i g ht e r R o b e r t Rot h was promoted to Fire Inspector during a ceremony at the Central Stat ion on Wed nesday af ternoon. For photos, be sure to check out greenwichsentinel.com and our facebook page.

Rick Kral Receives CCFPP Award

Almost 200 people came to the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol (CCFPP) annual event to raise funds for the 92 year-old organization and to honor local businessman and fellow first-responder, Rick Kral. Representative Fred Camillo, also a CCFPP member, presented Kral with a citation, as did Senator Richard Blumenthal. CCFPP, funded in part by the Greenwich Fire Department, relies heavily on donations to support its operations. Last year, the company’s 25 service members voluntarily responded to over 1,000 emergency calls and collectively donated over 5,000 hours to Greenwich and its residents. The original concept of the Fire Patrol dates back to the New York Board of Fire Underwriters of the early 1800’s. Their job was to patrol the streets of New York City in search of fires. If a fire was discovered, they warned people to evacuate. Once on scene, the Fire Patrol assisted in saving heirlooms and valuables. Fire Patrolmen wear red fire helmets to distinguish them at the scene of the fire. Visit www.ccfpp.org to learn more about the organization.

Founder of Restorative Pain Solutions, a pain and wellness treatment center which recently opened in Greenwich.

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Pictured: Sebastian Dostmann, Stephanie Dunn Ashley, United States Senator Richard Blumenthal, Award Recipient Rick Kral, Cindy Kral, and Brian Kelly.

Poetry Month Ten cent Robert Frost stamp issued March 26, 1974

By Anne White April, now nipping at the last days of March, will celebrate poets as National Poetry month. The Greenwich Sentinel w ill honor National Poetry month by reprinting a selection of Robert Frost's poems each week. It is especially f itting because Robert Frost worked for a short time at The Lawrence Sentinel newspaper as a reporter. A four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Robert Frost is our quintessential New England poet. He was born 144 years ago this week. His commemorative sta mp, issued 4 4 yea rs ago on the 100th anniversary of his birth, was created from a pencil drawing by Paul Calle

(o f S t a m f o r d , C T ) , b a s e d on a photog raph by Dav id Rhinelander (of Hartford, CT). Beneath the portrait are his name and simply “American Poet.” The year that Robert Frost's sta mp was issued, the New York Ti m es w rote, "Severa l generations of older Americans s t i l l r e me m b e r v iv id ly t he inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961. There was Robert Frost, the first poet ever to be taking part in inaugural, ceremon ie s, h is wh ite ha i r blowing in the bitter cold, his eyes blinking in the glare of the wintry sun, as he tried again and again to read a work written especially for the occasion." Frost could not manage his papers against the wind and

so, recognizing there was no walking away without having recited a poem, he set aside the poem he had written for this day and instead recited from memory a previously written and published poem, The Gift Outright. Later he expanded the unread poem, which had been called The Preface, from 42 to 7 7 lines and renamed it For John F. Kennedy: His Inaugural-and presented it to his friend and fellow New Englander, the President, 1962. That same year, he traveled to Russia and courageously

Mueller Spotlights Museums By Richard Kaufman Museums make us think, examine and explore, and stir our curiosity on topics from the arts and history to science and sports. They serve as portals into our past and magnifying glasses into the cultures of others. One Greenwich resident is bringing people around the world closer to museums than ever before. Leslie Mueller, who has lived in town for 30 years, is the creator, producer and cohost of Museum Access. T he show, c u r r ent ly i n Season 2, airs on PBS stations around the countr y (CPT V in Connecticut, check local listings), and takes viewers behind the scenes at some of the country's top museums. Each 30-minute episode (10 episodes per season) features fascinating stories and in-depth conversations with museum experts, and offers footage in areas of museums that guests don't normally see. E d u c a t i o n a n d entertainment are the core aspects of the show, Mueller said. "But we also know that

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Leslie Mueller at the Field Museum in Chicago, Ill. there are people underserved, c u l t u r a l l y s p e a k i n g ," s h e added. "We're f inding that we're also able to take that i nt i m id at ion f a c tor out o f museums, and show people that these are fun places to go. You can learn something and feel better about yourself, and

you end up being a little more op e n -m i nde d , s om e t i m e s . Mu s e u m s h e l p u s k i n d o f appreciate each other." The show has been so wellreceived that Season 1, which a i red i n 2018, is cu r rent ly available on Amazon Prime.

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According to the National Institute of Health, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined, making chronic pain the most common cause of long-term disability. Dr. Christian Whitney, DO., an anesthesiologist and pain management consultant, recently opened “Restorative Pain Solutions,” a serene and sleekly designed pain and wellness center, located at 4 Dearfield Drive. “I have such empathy for people in pain as I understand it first hand, and know how it trickles down on everything in your life,” explains Whitney, who suffered from severe back pain from sciatica and four herniated discs during his second year at medical school. This crippling pain affected him deeply, both physically and emotionally, which ultimately motivated him to choose the field so he could help others suffering from acute or chronic pain. Whitney, a Yale and Dartmouth trained Board-Certif ied Anesthesiologist, has received numerous awards for his work, including Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor Award and Greenwich Hospital Quality Award. After eight years at Greenwich Hospital as a pain management physician, Whitney wanted to take a more in depth approach to working with his patients. A typical doctor/patient visit lasts about 15 minutes, which he says is not enough time to get at the root cause of one’s pain or learn about how one’s lifestyle habits could be contributing to one’s pain - such as eating an inflammatory diet or performing exercises that

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Mismatched Shoes By Richard Kaufman Ther e is no ne e d to do a double take if you see anyone wearing mismatched shoes or socks around Greenwich next Thursday, April 4, the day of the first annual Mismatched Shoe Day. The fundraiser, spearheaded by the VWM Families Foundation, will benefit research and support families who have b e e n a f fe c te d by V W M , or Vanishing White Matter, a very rare neurological condition that destroys myelin, the brain’s white matter. S a m Buck , a n 8 -ye a r- old Greenwich resident who attends Glenville School, was diagnosed with V WM on April 4, 2013. Living with this condition, Buck maintains a positive attitude and likes to express his personality through his clothing. He wears mismatched shoes to Glenville School every day. Participants are asked to donate $10 and wear mismatched shoes or socks to show support for Sam and VWM Families all over the world. They’re urged to snap photos of their attire and tag @vsmff and @samvsvwm on April 4. Glenville School principal, Marc D’Amico, said Sam has inspired the school and the community over the years. “Sam is truly the heartbeat of our school. He is loved by all and inspires each of us every day to be better human beings. His laugh and sense of humor

brings joy to so many. I’ve said before that we, as a school, have learned so much more from Sam than he ever could from us,” D’Amico said. “We as a school will be participating in Mismatch S h o e D ay. We a r e s t au n c h supporters of Sam’s cause and we hope to raise a great deal of money and awareness with this event.” VWM is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the central nervous system and causes neurological symptoms. The genetic disorder is unusual in that periods of rapid and severe deterioration can be caused by minor head trauma, fevers and even anesthesia. Symptoms generally appear i n you n g ch i ld r e n , u su a l ly between 2-6 years old, who were previously developing fairly normally. Symptoms vary from patient to patient as the disease progresses, but can include loss of motor skills, loss of vision, epileptic seizures, vomiting, irritability and comas. There are currently two main research projects, in Tel Aviv and Amsterdam, looking into the workings of the disease. Both projects have made prog ress recently and have identified compounds that might stop the progression of VWM, according to the VWM Families Foundation website. For mor e i n for mat ion on VWM and to register/donate for Mismatched Shoe Day, go to vwmff.org/mismatched-shoeday-2019/.

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Camillo Chats About Budget, Tolls & More at Cos Cob Library

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By Richard Kaufman

because they have to retrain Camillo's third solution for with it. It's certainly worthy of people and get new people in," the state and tolls is something debate. I think it will bring in State Rep. and Greenwich Camillo said. he believes Greenwich should some money, but I'm not sure First Selectman hopeful, Fred Adding to the "pile-on effect" do as well, and it echoes what how much. We're unsure of Camillo, held a community Camillo said, are teachers’ current First Selectman Peter the unintended consequences, d i s c u s s i o n t o u p d a t e pensions and tolls. Tesei has said in the past. and we don't know all of these c o n s t it u e nt s o n t h e s t ate "We used to have a $500 "Look to public and private hidden costs." budget and other major issues property tax credit. [Former p a r t n e r s h i p s , w h i c h i s Camillo mentioned the facing Connecticut, at the Cos Gov. Dannel Malloy] slowly something in Greenwich we ongoing issue of casinos in Cob Library on Tuesday night. took it way, and so now we need to do. I'm not a huge fan Con nec ticut, especia l ly i n C a m i l l o t o u c h e d o n a have nothing. Ned Lamont of having names on buildings Bridgeport, where MGM wants variety of topics, including the wants to give us $200 back. and everything, but at the end to move. controversial issue of tolls, That's a good thing. But the of the day, If that's a way to fix " 2 5 yea rs ago there was recreational marijuana and problem is, now he wants to up facilities and give us top- a c o m p a c t b e t w e e n t h e casinos. He first spoke about put 25 percent of the teachers’ rate facilities, then let's do it," tribes and the state. It gave Lamont's first budget in office, pensions onto the towns, so Camillo said. "There are people Connecticut 25 percent of slots, and said he was impressed what's that going to do to your and companies who would be a nd not h i ng f r om g a m i n g with Lamont wanting to pursue property taxes? That's going to willing to do that, and we just ta bles. O ver t he 2 5 yea rs, a "debt diet" to cut down on push them up again," Camillo have to be more aggressive in they've done well. The state spending. added. promoting that and seeking it has received over $7 billion " To m e , [ h i s b u d g e t Camillo said that if the state out and approving it." from them," Camillo said. MGM proposal] went south from can’t control its f inances, it At the end of the day, Camillo bidding on having a location in t he r e ," Ca m i l lo s a id . " We shouldn’t look at other ways said, he believes the votes Bridgeport doesn't break the already have on the books to spend money, so he offered are there to institute tolls. "It compact, but awarding them close to 400 different taxes. three solutions in place of tolls. wouldn't be for several years," the bid would. He will add a couple hundred The first solution would be he added. Camillo said Connecticut's more taxes. We have a pile- keeping weigh stations open, On the issue of recreational out-migration is constantly on effect. There all these taxes he said. "They were always marijuana, Camillo said some ranked high every month, and on almost everything you can open years ago, and they were people in the legislature are that Connecticut is competing imagine." bringing in more money than starting to rethink it because of with the likes of Georgia, North C a m i l l o c i t e d L a m o n t 's they are now." conflicting reports from states and South Carolina and Florida, proposal of paid family and Camillo said the lock box like Washington and Colorado. who have a ll caug ht up in medical leave, and said there'd should be allowed to work.. "You can get an email and many ways both economically be a 0.5 percent payroll tax for "Give this lockbox that we a letter saying, 'Hey, look at and educationally. employees. The proposal offers all voted for [last November] the revenue that's coming in; "Our beautiful state that we 100 percent of wages. a chance to work instead of isn't this great?' And you'll get love so much that has so much "Most people say [family and raiding it all the time," he something else from someone to offer. It still does and still can Hill House officially dedicated their brand-new bus on Wednesday for residents to use when they go to medical leave is] great, until added. "You want the money else say i ng tr ua nc y is up, be turned around, but we're up appointments, shopping or out for entertainment. It can seat 12, plus one wheelchair via a mechanical lift. you tell themgrocery who's paying to go to where it's supposed accidents are up, and police against it now," Camillo said. for it. 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No longer "girl power," we're pretty sure it is just plain old power. No matter what you call it, we would like to say congratulations to the Greenwich High School girl’s rugby team. These young women are tough, and not just because they're playing rugby. This past week they played their first varsity game against the number 1 ranked Southington. While the outcome of the match was not what was hoped for (i.e.: they did not win) the level of play and competitiveness left no doubt in the minds of all who watched that girl’s rugby at Greenwich High School is off to a fantastic start. One parent expressed concern to a player with blood on her leg. Her response? “Not my blood.” Rugby athletes are notoriously tough. Indeed, in speaking with Stephen Walko, who played rugby during the 1987 season when it was still just a club sport, he recalled a game played in rural Pennsylvania. He said the match was played

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Power It would be tough to be more proud of this team and these girls as they go all in for the first official girl's rugby varsity game - one they fought hard just to be able to play. #GreenwichPride

The Party of Know By Livvy Floren

rganizations like the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol are what make Greenwich special. When you consider the fact that the Patrol is made up of volunteers who undergo 100 hours of training, we all owe them our gratitude and appreciation.

The ugly din of rancor and • fa lse a l legations preva i ls … name calling, r udeness and r i l e d t e m p e r s . O n e o f t h e • demeaning epithets being hurled is: “Republicans are merely the party of no.” I beg to differ. My party is actually and factually the party of • KNOW. Some Republican truths are:

the “debt diet” and a hard • b ond c ap a r e e xc e l le nt initiatives

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state budgets are best when bipartisan

needed infrastructure improvements

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most Connecticut voters do • not want tolls

quality of life issues – jobs, the economy, education and access to healthcare – are of paramount importance to all Connecticut residents.

econom ies of sca le a nd shared services are viable goals to be locally The laudable list of positive determined and informed Republican t h e t r a n s p o r t a t i o n principles goes on and on. There lock box a nd “P r ior iti ze are ways to make our state a Progress” offer reasonable better place to live, work and m e a n s t o a c c o m p l i s h raise a family. We know!

increased taxes will not solve the deficit

Livvy Floren, state Representative, Greenwich and Stamford

The Party of Know By Livvy Floren

the “debt diet” and a hard • b ond c ap a r e e xc e l le nt initiatives

quality of life issues – jobs, the economy, education and access to healthcare – are of paramount importance to all Connecticut residents.

on a corn field in the middle of nowhere that had simply been mowed. When you fell, you might be hitting a stone or a corn stalk," he recalls. "It hurt!" Walko says, "It was the camaraderie that made it what it is. It was about the team." • state budgets are best when Fast forward 32 years and Mr. Walko’s daughter, needed infrastructure Livvy Floren, state bipartisan Nicole (wearing #13), has been instrumental along improvements Representative, Greenwich and • most Connecticut voters do • increased taxes will not with Caitlyn Hone (#1), tri-captains Olga Wilson, Stamford not want tolls solve the deficit Janel Codjoe, and Djuly Fleurant as well as many others, in moving girl’s rugby from being a club sport to a varsity team. It has not been an easy task and it takes an incredible amount determination and drive, drive that must come from the student athletes rather than from parents. These student athletes must agree to a series of strict commitments to ensure the sustainability of the varsity sport. They must agree to practicing 5 days a week . They must be coached by a licensed and registered professional. In this case Erin Martschenko continues on as their coach conditioning them from club to varsity. They must also agree to an athletic code of conduct. They are agreeing to do what is necessary for their club team to be worthy of competing with varsity squads throughout their league. A huge hat-tip must be given to head coach Erin Martschenko who has been with the team for several years now. She saw the potential. Moving from club play to varsity competition is a huge step, especially in rugby. The athleticism required to compete, the physical contact, the speed of the game all increase exponentially. Ms. Martschenko would not have helped guide her athletes to varsity had they not had the drive and willingness to take on the challenges and risks. Greenwich High School has a long association with rugby, dating back the mid-1980’s. It is a sport The ugly din of rancor and • the “debt diet” and a hard • quality of life issues – jobs, that is gaining a following in town, perhaps because By Livvy Floren fa lse a l legations preva i ls … b ond c ap a r e e xc e l le nt the economy, education and of the number of ex-pats we have from Great name calling, r udeness and initiatives access to healthcare – are Britain or just because of the competitive nature r i l e d t e m p e r s . O n e o f t h e • econom ies of sca le a nd of paramount importance to demeaning epithets being hurled all Connecticut residents. of the sport. Regardless, GHS has a very strong shared services are is: “Republicans are merely the viable goals to be locally The laudable list of positive program. party of no.” determined a n d informed Republican Once again, the boy’s squad is anticipated to I beg to differ. My party is principles goes on and on. There make it to the state championships under the actually and factually the party of • t h e t r a n s p o r t a t i o n are ways to make our state a lock box a nd “P r ior iti ze KNOW. Some Republican truths tutelage of head coach Joe Kelly. They won their Progress” offer reasonable better place to live, work and are: session opener against St. Anthony’s from Long m e a n s t o a c c o m p l i s h raise a family. We know! • state budgets are best when Island 52-10. They have already been invited to the needed infrastructure Livvy Floren, state bipartisan improvements National High School Rugby Championships, to be Representative, Greenwich and • most Connecticut voters do • increased taxes will not Stamford held in Salt Lake City, Utah. not want tolls solve the deficit Greenwich is no stranger to success. We see it every day. Where it is most impressive, however, is when we see it originating from our children, especially when they are initiating an effort that Please note our policy, which is applied and free of unsubstantiated claims and offered to the public are the most accurate takes such grit, determination, perseverance and uniformly to all submissions. idioms. Please note that we do our best to possible. patience. We want to congratulate the entire rugby If you would like to submit a written fact check letters and OpEd pieces prior to Ou r pol ic y is ref lec t ive of u su a l program at GHS, but we want to say a special piece for consideration, it should be an publication. This is not always possible but practices in the industry by publications congratulations to the girl’s squad as they embark accurate, civil argument about an issue in we will request edits or clarification rather such as the The New Yorker, The Wall Street than reject something outright. Journal, and the New York Times. on what we believe is already a successful program. the news. We prefer pieces that are 350 words for Our goal is to publish as many of these All submissions should be directed to Good luck to all. letters and up to 1,000 words for OpEds pieces as we can, while ensuring facts Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com.

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On Faith

SaintBishop Thomas Becket and Martyr (=1170)

From Magnificat

Thomas Becket was born in London and received a f ine education. He was made the Archdeacon of Canterbury in 1154. The follow ing year K ing Henr y II made him chancellor of England. He worthily represented the King in diplomatic assignments and on the battle field. He lived large, thoroughly enjoying the privileges of his position. In 1162, Henry appointed Thomas to the

Meditation

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English church’s highest post, archbishop of Canterbury. To Henry’s surprise, Thomas traded his rich robes for a hair shirt and his feasting for daily fasts. His resolve to be a faithful pastor led to ongoing conf licts with Henry, who wanted to control the Church’s courts. After Thomas defied the king and defended the Church’s rights against the Constitutions

of Clarendon, he was forced to flee to France. Six years later, a truce was made, but Thomas returned to discover new abuses by Henry. Wit h t he back i ng of t he pope, Thomas excommunicated the bishops who had sided with the king, Henry heard the new in a rage. Four courtiers took it upon themselves to ride to Canterbury, where they found Thomas in the church and slew him. “Here I am,” Thomas

declared before their raised swords. “No traitor, but archbishop and priest of God.” A crowd gathered to venerate the fallen archbishop. From that time until the reign of King Henry VIII, Thomas’ grave was England’s great pilgrimage site. Father of all compassion, through the intercession of Saint Thomas Becket, make me loyal through and through.

Working as God’s Tenants

We desire to be paid for what we do; and when we are truly wise, we work for God; we choose that professional, of good works, which he patronizes, and we are certain of our wages…. Religion and work should never be disjointed. For every good work, every kindly thought, or tiny act of humble helpfulness, God gives a reward, a merited return of sustenance for our souls, or answer to our pleading for some

purpose. The orderliness of heaven cannot be disturbed, and if our free will is not given wholly to the act, in a consecration clear and sweet, the corresponding mercy cannot approach us. This is our dignity – we are not paupers before God, though poor. We are not his impotent and lackadaisical children when we are his; but [strong], though crushed to the earth in adoration. For God’s mercy, we give our free will, in each moment of our life. This

giving of a work to merit a petitioned benefit bestows the def initeness and worth upon every hour of religious life. It may be fatiguing to think of meriting at each step, but it is also fatiguing to study Greek or Mathematics. The things of most worth are not cultivated without labor. And to a imagine that it would be more generous to do something for God without reckoning at all upon a merciful return from Him of any sort, is not intelligent virtue…

for God will give mercy in return to every act worthy of reward. Servant of God Rose Hawthorne Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, Mother Mary Alphon sa ( = 1926), wa s the dau ghter of Nathaniel Hawthorne and the foundress of the Dominican Sisters for the Care of Incurable Cancer.

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Annual Purim Carnival

On Sunday, March 17, Temple Sholom was transformed into a morning of fun and excitement and the facility hosted its annual Purim Carnival. The event had games, prizes, some tasty hamantaschen and fun for people of all ages. New to the annual Purim Carnival this year were the games and activities for middle school aged students and was led by Rabbi Chaya and Rabbinic Intern Kevin Peters. For the younger children there was a toddler/pre-school zone in the Davis Lounge that housed special crafts and activities. According to Chabad.org, the festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot to destroy, kill and annihilate all Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day, as recorded in the Megillah.

Obituaries

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Marcus Mayus, Dr. Glen Gandelman and especially Dr. Eric Leibert for their endless efforts as well as the many doctors and nurses of Greenwich Hospital. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart and Lung Association.

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Silvano Bardin of Greenwich passed away March 25, 2019 at age 72. He was surrounded by his family. Silvano was born in Santa Giustina, Italy on Aug. 6, 1946 to the late Yolanda and Albino Bardin. He came to America at age 17 and worked for the Round Hill Tree Service as foreman, retiring in 2011 after 47 years of dedicated service. Beloved husband of Nancy (Nenni), cherished father of David (wife Stacey) and Danielle D'Agostino (husband Robert), loving grandfather of Ryan and Grayson Bardin and Matthew D'Agostino. Dear brother of Luciano Bardin (wife Marilynn), Diane (Garlet) (husband Mario) and the late Adriano Bardin and Mirella Polloni. He is also survived by many loving nephews and nieces. Calling hours were March 28 at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Byram, followed by entombment at St. Mar y's Cemetery. The family wishes to thank doctors

was predeceased by his infant daughter, son and wife. Frank is survived by his daughter Carol-Anne. When Frank graduated Greenwich High School he worked in various jobs before he founded Riverside Floor Covering in 1959. 25 years later he sold the business and went to work at Putnam Trust Co. in Riverside. Once retired, he volunteered at Nathaniel Witherell and Neighbor to Neighbor for many years. He was passionate in his volunteer efforts and cared deeply about the community. Frank had unwavering courage and strength as well as a strong faith throughout his life. He was a devout Catholic and mem b er of St . Cat her i ne’s Chu r ch i n Riverside. Still attending church at age 95. He will be remembered as a devoted husband and father. Everyone that knew him will remember his generosity and willingness to help others. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, March 26 at St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church. Burial is private. A special thanks to Caring Hospice for giving my father the ultimate at home care. Another thank you, to all his friends at the Greenwich Senior Center, your support was greatly appreciated.

A l i f e l o n g r e s i d e n t o f G r e e nw i c h , Margaret (Peggy) Murphy passed away peacefully at Nathaniel Witherell on Friday, March 23. She was the daughter of Larry and Ann Dauer. She was predeceased by her husband John, a son John Jr., a daughter Margaret as well as her four brothers, Frank, Larry, Paul and Thomas Dauer. Peggy is survived by five of her seven children, three sons, Patrick (Susan),Timothy (Betsy) and Thomas and two daughters, MaryEllen (Frank) Currivan and Michelle (John) Breen and her 14 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren who were the love of her life. After raising her family Peggy worked in the Greenwich High School cafeteria until her retirement. She was a lifelong parishioner at St. Mary's Church where she dedicated endless hours doing all types of volunteer work. Her greatest love was spending Sundays at Island Beach with family and many lifelong friends. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 170 Greenwich Ave. In lieu of flowers donations D o r o t h y I . L e v e s q u e , a g e 7 9, o f i n Pe g g y 's na me c a n b e m ade to T he Greenwich, CT passed away peacefully at Umbrella Club, serving families and children Greenwich Hospital on March 23, 2019 with in need, at PO Box 112238, Stamford, CT her daughter and son-in-law by her side. 06911- 2238. Dottie, as she was known by to her family and friends, was born in Greenwich, CT on Feb. 18, 1940. She was a lifelong resident of Greenwich where she attended Greenwich Fran k Sa lvatore Siciliano, Lifelong Catholic Schools and was a parishioner of resident of Greenwich died March 20, 2019. St. Mary's Church on Greenwich Avenue. Frank was born at home in Greenwich, April Follow ing g raduation f rom St. Ma r y 's 13, 1923 to Joseph and Irene Siciliano. He Catholic High School in 1958, Dottie worked

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at the Putnam Trust Company Bank. Later in life, she worked for RW Greeff & Co., Inc. Dottie was known to enjoy walking, e s p e c i a l l y a t To d 's P o i n t a n d a b o u t downtown shops. She was an avid reader who enjoye d, myster y, susp ense , a nd romance novels. She was also a fan of singer Frank Sinatra. Dottie was predeceased by her father, Robert Ewan Finnie of Aberdeen, Scotland, and her mother, Frances Josephine Finnie (MacDougall) of Darien, CT as well as her sister, Jane Wilson of North Palm Beach, Fla., her daughter and son, Michelle and Michael Levesque, Jr. also of Greenwich, CT. She is survived by her daughter and sonin-law Suzanne and Walter McDermott of Riverside, CT, her sister and brother-inlaw, Mary and Raymond Levesque of Bel Air, Md., along with many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, friends and extended family. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Greenwich Hospital who made her comfortable during her final days. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated privately with her family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to CallA-Ride of Greenwich, a valuable and caring service for so many, especially seniors.

Katherine Pracilio Katherine Pracilio, age 95, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13 at Stamford Hospital. Katherine grew up in the Bronx and then moved to Pelham Manor, N.Y. in 1950 and then to Greenwich in 1974. She just recently lost her loving husband of 70 years back in October. Katherine loved spending time with her f ive children and loved spoiling her f ive grandchildren and loved putting together ela b orate del icious hol iday me a ls for everyone. She was laid to rest on Monday, March 18 at St Mary's Cemetery.

On Faith Column

The Myth of Independence market and the ability to take care of one’s self. As author Yuval Noah Harari points out, we “are def ined above all by what [we] consume.” We h ave b oug ht i nto t he myth that everything we need can be purchased: health, faith, safety, sustenance, happiness, everything. More and more, even purchasing the things we feel we need in our lives doesn’t require a person because of the growing number of selfcheckout registers at stores and Amazon Prime. It's no wonder we live in a time where we have more access to others than ever before and yet feel so alone... I f we’re hone st, even t he relationships that we do have tend to be determined around what we get out of it as opposed to any sense of community. Think about all the things we're not supposed to talk about in our

By Jake Kircher “Millions of years of evolution have designed us to live and think as community members. Within a mere two centuries we have become alienated individuals.” - Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari T h a n k s t o t e c h n o l o g y, humans are more connected than ever before in the history of the world. Yet at the same time, loneliness is a common trait felt by many that suggests we aren’t really as connected as we might think. The ways that we work, connect with others and even practice our faith has socially evolved f rom being dependent on family, tribes and villages to instead the pursuit of independence built mostly around the access to a global

culture: politics, religion, money, our dark sides, “bad” emotions, etc. We don't talk about them because they, we have deemed, are all “individual” or “personal” issues. Honestly, to help avoid those kinds of uncomfortable conversations, we spend time f inding and building communities that contain others who think and feel mostly the same way we do. And as soon as someone deviates, one of two things usually happen: 1. We s e p a rate f r om t h at person by either pushing them out of the community or we leave the community to f ind another that will simply support a n d h o l d up w h at we h ave determined to be true. 2. We confront the person a nd plac e t he e mph a si s on “converting” the other to adopt the view that we have deemed to be “right”.

No one wins when we live l i k e t h a t . We e n d u p w i t h hundreds (if not thousands) of “friends” on social media but f ind ourselves wrestling w ith loneliness because we don't feel known. We buy and consume more, because if we just have X, maybe the feeling will go away. At some point, we need to understand that money can't buy deep and meaningful relationships. Simply put, the pursuit of independence always lands in the same place where the Divine declares “it's not good for the human to be alone” (see Genesis 2:18). I n r e a l it y, i n d e p e n d e n c e is nothing more than a myth that we tell ou rselves. A s independent as you may feel you are, there are numerous people behind almost every single thing that you could choose to do today. How many people were

involved with designing, sewing, shipping, stocking and selling the clothes you have on right now? What about your cup of coffee? How many people were involved with picking the beans, shipping them, roasting them, designing your coffee maker and making the mug you are drinking out of? Take a moment and think about all the things you did (or will do) today, and then ask yourself this same question: how many people were involved in making each moment possible? Think about the diversity of those who were involved in making you “independent”. Rather than continuing to pursue the myth of independence, what would it look like to instead go about your day being conscious of your need for other people? What would it mean

to appreciate those who a r e d i f fe r e nt t h a n you a nd acknowledge that we all need one another? How would your life be different if you aimed to show gratitude to those who make everything in your life possible? The fact is, though technology m a k e s u s t h i n k we c a n b e independent, we are actually impacted by easily hundreds of people before we even leave our home in the morning. If we can change our perspective and attitude about the need we all have of others, and specifically those who are different than us, this will in turn impact our relationships and lead us to richer and more meaningful lives. Jake Kircher is Associate Pastor at Trinity Church

Worship Schedule and Events ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com

Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm. Sunday School, 10:30-11:15am. Service - Stamford campus, Sun 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Course, 7-8:30pm. Connie's Circle - Every Sat, 10am1pm. April 5: Convention: International Food and Dessert Tasting, 6:30-8:30pm. March 30: Missions Convention: Local Outreaches. March 31: Missions Sunday. April 5: Messiah's House, 7-9pm. April 6: Men's Breakfast, 8:30-10am. BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com

Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Wed: Bible Study 7:30pm. Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org

Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am. CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm. St. Agnes Church Greenwich 247 Stanwich Rd.; 203-869-5396 www.stagnesrc.org

Mass: Mon 9am, Sat 4pm (Winter only), Sun: 8:30 & 10am. St. Catherine of Siena Church 4 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-3661 www.stcath.org

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am and 5:15pm, Sat 7am, Sun 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; Vigil: Sat 5pm; Holy Day 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm (Vigil). Confessions Sat 3pm. Meditation Group Thu 7pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, First Fri of month. March 21-May 16: A Journey Through Loss to Healing, 1:30-3pm, free, registration is required, call the Parish Partners Ministry at 203-6373661 ext. 375 (to leave a message) or contact parishpartners@stcath.org. St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am12pm. Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:30-6pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7pm. St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm. April 2: Walking with Purpose - Lenten Bible Study, 9:30- 11:30am. St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am.

St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave. | 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org

Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil:

5:30pm Holy Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction 9am. St. Paul Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, office@stpaulgreenwich.org or 203-531-8741. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm or by appointment. April 5: First Friday Mass & Benediction, 9-10am. St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com

Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am - Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group (Spanish) Fri 8pm. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich

Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wed. Service 7:30pm. Childcare. COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com

Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Sun every month. Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. April 5: RHCC Movie Night, 6pm. March 31: Greenwich Pen Women, 6am-4pm, Community House Youth Rooms, youth@roundhillcommunitychurch. org. April 4: Round Hill Meditation Group, 6:308pm. April 5: RHCC Women's Gathering, 6pm. CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org

Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am. North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www. northgreenwichchurch.org

Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month. Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org

Sat: Family-friendly Evensong Service 5pm. Sun Serv: 8:30 & 10:30am. Children’s Choir Rehearsal each Wednesday starting at 4:15pm. March 30: Youth Choir Concert, 3pm. April 2: Greenwich Moms Group, 9:30am. 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

Sun: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 8 and 9:15am; Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 11am; Compline & Communion, 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: Exploration Series, Youth Formation & Church School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am. April 1: Community Concerts of Greenwich, 6:30-8pm. April 5: Midnight Run Prep, 3:45-8pm; First Friday Youth Gathering, 7-9pm, ljohnson@ christchurchgreenwich.org; Bookstore Author Event, 7:30pm. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org

Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10am; Worship, Church School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, 5:30pm. March 30: Neighbor to Neighbor - Clothing Store & Food Pantry needs, 8:30am-12:30pm, sign-up on the bulletin board in the parish house hall or contact office@ stbarnabasgreenwich.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org

Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Christian Education Formation (Sunday School), 10; Holy Eucharist, 10:15; Coffee Hour, 11:30. St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org

Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and childcare offered during 10am service. JEWISH Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org

Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, 9:1510:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), 9:20am, register.

Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org

Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month. April 5: Friday Shabbat with C antor Jill Abramson, 7:30-9:30pm, First Presbyterian Church. Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org

Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Judaism, Tue 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am-12pm. Pajama and Book Drive - all ages, from infants to teens, bring them to Sunday School, Hebrew Tutoring, or Shabbat Services. April 4: GRS Reads Together: The Year of Living Biblically, 7:30pm, RSVP. Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com

Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Candle Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. March 31: "Sports, Arts & Israel" Kindergarten-4th Grade Program, 11:30am. April 7: Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh, 10am. LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org

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Season 2 will be available on Amazon Prime soon. In Season 1, Mueller was able to step inside a World War II German submarine, and take in a training session for Beluga whales. She brought audiences inside Leonardo da Vinci's work shop, a nd showcased the Terracotta Soldiers from China. At the Field Museum, in Chicago, her hometown, Mueller explored Sue, the most intact Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. Mueller also v isite d t he New York Botanical Garden, The Metropolitan Museum of A r t, The Museum of Broadcast Communications, The Adler Planetarium and The Cloisters.

"We're trying to really get lots of different museums for lots of different tastes and then give a little more information about whatever the topic is," Mueller said. Museums and aquariums have playe d a n i mp or t a nt role in Muel ler 's life, who fondly remembers her visits to various exhibits in Chicago as a young student. In middle school, she started taking art lessons at the Art Institute of Chicago. "I would hop on the train,

thereby creating a new generation of young adults so fragile that it has become a national security issue and worthy of consideration in Foreign Affairs Magazine. Parents say, “I just want him to be happy,” so when their children feel unhappy about an arg ument w ith a friend, a reprimand from a teacher, too little play time in the big tournament, a missed assignment, or a forgotten lunch, they swing into action to save the day. The fact that several parent defendants in the scandal were willing to risk being charged with conspiracy to commit fraud punishable by up to 20 years in prison rather than have their children be rejected by the college of their choice shows how far parents will go to make sure their children remain in a state of perpetual “ happi ne ss.” It a lso g ive s insight into how dysfunctional parenting has become in the past 20 years. Parents should consider that carefully clearing the path away from ambiguity, possible failure, or discomfort may be the etiology of an epidemic of mental-health crises being go into the city and take the bus over to where t he a r t institute was, and that's when I really started getting a feel for what it was like to be in these museums," Mueller said. "We were seeing things behind the scenes, at closing hours or sometimes before they opened. We would be set up in front of paintings, and we were told to try and copy them. We'd see museum exhibits being set up. That part of it was always kind of interesting to me, and I tucked it away in the back of my mind." After a career in adver tising a nd a move to Greenwich, Mueller decided to go back to her roots by painting again and being involved with the f ine arts. After being interviewed by Cablevision about one of her art exhibits, she had the idea to produce a show highlighting artists and creative people in the Fairfield County area. Mueller ended up putting together a show called Art & Style for PBS stations, which ran for about a decade. While making the show, she called upon her interest in museums and the idea for Museum Access was planted. Production on Museum Access began around 2016-2017, and

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'Wick Lacrosse Making Noise Nationally Despite graduating over a dozen highly skilled seniors, including some the best lacrosse talent in the country, the Brunswick School lacrosse team is looking to not miss a beat. To no one’s surprise, the expectations at Brunswick School are high. A priority for both the Bruins and Brunswick head coach David Bruce is to win the New England West 1 League, which is never easy. An added bonus would be if the lacrosse team finishes as one of the top 20 teams in the country. Considering the team has finished as a top-10 team in the country in the past two years, won its league two years ago and tied for the league championship last season, the Bruins have every reason to aim high. “I think we have the talent,” Bruce said. “We graduated, arguably, our greatest senior class ever. Three of them played i n t he Under A r mou r A l lAmerican Game and one, who was our faceoff specialist, was injured last year and didn’t get the nomination, but we thought he was the best faceoff guy in the country when healthy. On paper, we have the players that can put us back to a similar level.” Nevertheless, reaching its goals will be a challenge, as Brunswick lost a plethora of talent to graduation last year. X a nde r D ick s on a nd Ja ck Montinaro were two massive keys to the attack, and Jordan Ginder was clutch for the Bruins when it came to faceoffs. One of the top goalies in the country, Patrick Burkinshaw, stepped up his game even further during his senior season. In addition, Owen Matthews, Jack Ocken, Harrison Caponiti, G r e y s o n Wo l f r a m , P e t e r Mullen, Hugo Gorman, Matt Restieri, Chris Burdick, Wilson Stephenson, Brennan Troy, Brendan Wise and Sean Amill were all lost to graduation. “The key to 2018 was that

those guys played together and had been starting for so long, so there was this natural chemistry that was there from the start,” Bruce said. “Our guys have been on the team for a long time and a lot of those guys f inding themselves in starting roles have the ability of doing what players from the last couple of years have done. It’s whether or not all that chemistry builds. Right now, they are looking great.” This year’s team is led by s en ior c apt a i n s Ch r i st ia n Bernard, Christian Ronda and Ian Murray. Ronda, a mainstay at the attack, is in his third year starting for the Bruins. Murray has also started for Brunswick for three years, playing long stick middie, and will lead the defense this year as a close defender. While this is Bernard’s first year starting between the pipes and has some big shoes to fill replacing Berkinshaw, Bruce believes he’s more than up to the challenge, saying that Bernard has been the best goalie in his class. “He’s had to wait for his turn because of Berkinshaw and the amazing things he’s done over past couple of years, but we are not losing a beat with Bernard in there this year,” Bruce said. “He has great reactions and great hands. He’s dif ferent than Berkinshaw because he incredibly quick and fiery. He likes to also come out of the cage and mix it up a little bit too. He’s really talented, and I would be blown away if there’s a better goalie out there.” In front of Bernard this year at defense will be Murray, along with junior Logan Darrin and senior Charles Packard. Starting pole will be junior Clayton Ostrover, while junior Issac Sacks and sophomore Colin Mulshine will see a lot of time at the defense. “On paper they could be as good as last year’s defense,” Bruce said. “They are certainly a strength for us again this year, as long as our chemistry has evolved with them.”

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By Paul R. Silverfarb

Brunswick School senior Edward Glassmeyer looks to put the brakes on his Greenwich High School opponent during a game last season at Cosby Field. Brunswick will show a lot of faces at the midfield position, as that’s where the team’s greatest depth is. Leading the way will be seniors Cooper Moore, Michael Gottlieb and A.J. Delgado, along with junior Liam Fairback. The Bruins will have senior Edward Glassmeyer as its solid defensive midfielder. In addition, seniors Timmy Saunders and Charlie Shaffer, juniors Lucas Delagdo and Brody Firestein, and sophomore Luke Waters, will be there to help out and log some serious minutes. “There’s a bunch of guys that will help out both defensively and offensively,” Bruce said. “We are currently playing 10 middies at the moment, which does not include our two faceoff guys.” K o by G i n d e r a n d B l a k e Burchill, both sophomores, will lead the way when it comes to faceoffs. Koby Ginder has had plenty of help taking faceoffs, as his brother Jordan was lights out for the Bruins during his tenure with the team. “I think we have two of the

best faceoff guys around,” Bruce said. “Last year I thought Jordan was the best faceoff guy. Now we have two guys we can go to. We’re more secure this year with two top-ranked faceoff guys.” When it comes to finding the back of the cage, Ronda will be the main draw for Brunswick. Joining Ronda will be sophomores Jeffrey Matthews and Coulter Mackesy and junior Michael Maurcio. “ We a re exc ite d for ou r attackers this year,” Bruce s a i d . “ T h e y a r e t a l e nte d . We graduated Dickson and Montinaro last year, but at the moment they are playing really well. They are moving the ball well and sharing the ball really well. They know their role and they have been playing better than anticipated, so that’s great to see.” Although the wins have been piling up lately for Bruce, he’s more pleased with the overall health of the entire program, which is looking stronger than ever.

“The foundation here has been outstanding and that’s what we concentrate on,” Bruce said. “We’re blessed to have a middle school and to be in an area where lacrosse is popular. Given both of those, we are hoping our foundation continue to be strong. The games are obviously won by the guys on the field, but the practices are just as intense. Sometimes they are more intense than the games and that’s because of the foundation and the guys that are waiting their turn. The starters here feel that. They feel they can’t miss a practice and fight through stuff because they know that someone is right there on their heels trying to take their spot.” And as usual, Brunswick put out a schedu le that is difficult. And difficult could b e a n u nder st atement . I n addition to playing in one of the toughest prep school leagues in the country, the Bruins have nationally-ranked competition up and down the schedule. After coming up victorious in

way against both William Penn Charter School and Latin Boys School of Maryland, two top teams in the country, Brunswick comes home Saturday to compete in its first league game of the year against nationallyranked Deerfield Academy. In addition, New Canaan High School, Darien High School, Salisbury School, Taft School, Avon O ld Fa r m s , Eve r e s t Academy and Lawrenceville School are on the schedule. “We put a schedule out there that’s nearly impossible to run the table. And we do that on purpose,” Bruce said. “The coaches believe that no team should go undefeated without being that conversation for the best team out there. Our goal isn’t to go undefeated. It’s to provide life lessons and losing is one of those. We are going to go out there and try to win every game and I think we have that capability to beat every team on our schedule, but there are a lot of lot of teams that could beat us as well.”

By Paul R. Silverfarb

PAUL R. SILVERFARB

Another spring season and another season of lofty expectations on the national stage for the Greenwich High School rugby team. While the pressure always seems to be on the Cardinals to, at worst, bring home a state championship, head coach Joe Kelly and the rest of Big Red are still a group of cool customers. “We are expecting to have another great season,” Kelly said. “We played our first game against St. Anthony’s, from

Long Island, and beat them 5210. We went over a few things and got the butterflies out of the kids. We have started positively, and we expect to go uphill from here.” Assistant coach Glenn Fox couldn’t be more excited for the season, saying there’s a plethora of promising athletes and that the Cards are extremely deep in both the backs and forwards. “We got off to a late start because of the weather, but we are happy to be out here and are really looking forward to it,” said Fox. “In our first game, our guys

The GHS rugby team take to the turf during last week's practice.

were excited to get on the field. There were some nerves and a little rust to shake off, but once we got into our rhythm, we saw the signs of our full potential that we expected this year.” This season, Big Red will rely on five senior captains, as Emilio Camou, Lorenzo Villani, Paul Koullas, Andrew Nanai and Larry DeLuca will be leading both on and off the field. “It feels good to lead this team,” Camou said. “I’ve been a part of this team for three years now and it’s something that’s unusual, but it’s also a lot of fun. It’s been a good time. The goals here are to obviously perform well at Nationals. We don’t want to look too far ahead, but that’s where our main competition is.” Camou will play the loose forward position, while Villani will be the No. 9 scrum half. K o u l l a s i s a s e c o n d-ye a r starter as a hooker, and Kelly couldn’t be happier with his performance. “We have a lot of depth, but we also have a lot of young talent this year. The juniors are looking good,” Koullas said. “They are filling quite nicely the missing spots from last year. We are doing a great job getting the ball out to the backs this year. Once they get the ball out and get the flow of things, they are unstoppable.” Na na i , who w a s a st ate

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GHS Rugby Eyeing State, National Championships

The Greenwich High School rugby team has the same lofty expectations as usual, and that means trying to bring home a state and national championship trophies. champion wrestler for GHS in the spring, played rugby in the fall for the men’s club in town. DeLuca, who is a proven winner with the GHS football team in the fall, will be a force as a back. “Emilio is a hard guy and is as tough as they come,” Kelly said. “He never asks anyone to do anything he’s not willing to do himself. Lorenzo is incredibly skilled, and he’s made many select teams. We’re very lucky to have him on our team. We expect a lot from Paul, who is experienced at the hooker position. Andrew played some rugby in the fall and

actually started a few games in an adult men’s league. Larry was dominant when playing football in the fall and brings his aggression to the rugby field as a back.” P r ior to the sta r t of the season, Kelly sat down with the captains and asked them how they want to design the season, talking about everything from style of play to attitudes to how intense the coaches and captains should be during practices. “They designed the whole thing, and the coaching staff fulf ills their desires,” Kelly

said. “Our thinking is that the captains design it, suggest it and put it forward, and the kids own it. If they ever deviate from what they design, then it’s on them to get back on track. The captains have designed a season where they want more discipline. They want people to be on time at practice and push the physical fitness more than last year.” To read much more on the Greenwich High School rugby team and to hear more from players and coaches, check out today's Greenwichsentinel.com and click on sports.

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THE GREENWICH SENTINEL, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 $30, monthly membership. Full pads required. 203-4969876. greenwichct.gov 1 - 2:30 p.m. Japan Society of Fairfield County Lecture Series: Cruising with the Commodore: Commodore Perry's 1850 Japan Expedition. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Register. 203-622-6883 1 - 3 p.m. "Seed Propagation Workshop" - learn to grow native seeds for natural habitats. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. Free and open to all. RSVP. 203-918-5254. staglanefarm@yahoo.com. greenwich.audubon.org/ events 2 - 3:30 p.m. 3D Printer Certification: Lulzbot Mini. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults, young adults. 203-622-7922. ksoboleva@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 - 4 p.m. Talk: Cybersecurity for Business Survival and Profitability. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Register. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 - 4 p.m. Azul Dance for Adults with Chensun, introductory movement session participants will dance barefoot or soft sole dance shoes. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. No prior dance experience is necessary. 203-531-0426. greenwichlibrary.org/ byramshubert 4 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Saturday Old Greenwich Men's Group AFG. Saint Saviour's Church - social room on lower level, 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203637-2262. al-anon.org/alanon-meetings 4 - 5 p.m. Talk: Cybersecurity in Daily Life. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Register. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 6 - 9 p.m. 6th Grade 'Spring Is In The Air' Celebration. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. $20. 203-629-5744. info@ archstreet.org 7 p.m. Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Annual Benefit. Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Rd. Tickets start at $150. 203253-3163. events@ccfpp.org. ccfpp.org/2019-benefit 7 - 10 p.m. Casino Night - benefiting the

Transportation Association of Greenwich (TAG). Gabriele's, 35 Church St. $175/person. 646-526-7643. debbie@ridetag.org. ridetag. org/casinonight SUNDAY, MARCH 31 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Family Gallery Tour - interactive, discussionbased tour of the Museum's current exhibitions. Ages 6-10. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free with admission; no registration required. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 1 - 3 p.m. Science Sunday: Structural Design Challenge - children ages 4 and up and their families. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free with admission; no registration is required. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org MONDAY, APRIL 1 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group." Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Mindful Monday Mornings Yoga: gentle yoga. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25; nonmembers, $30, per class, or $400 for all classes. Walk-ins welcome. (Bring your own mat.) 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. 12:30 - 2 p.m. Hip Replacement Education - hear about the latest advances in stroke care. Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Ave. 800-733-2767. RedCrossBlood.org 2 - 3:30 p.m. Money Smart Week: Reference USA: Start Manage and Grow Your Business. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-625-6533. mmartin@ greenwichlibrary.org 3:30 - 7 p.m. Greenwich Skate Park begins full schedule. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park next to the Arch Street Teen Center. Beginning April 1, the Park will open Monday to Friday, 3:30 - 7 p.m. and weekends from 12:30 - 7 p.m. Ages six and up. $10, daily pass; $30, monthly membership. Full pads required. 203-496-9876. greenwichct.gov 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Web Design Workshop

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5:30 - 7 p.m. Class: “Mind, Body, Fertility Yoga.” Prescott House, 38 Volunteer Ln., ground flr. $80 for four classes or $25 drop-in fee per class. Register. Also, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 888-357-2409 6 - 7:30 p.m. Prostate Support: Learn & Share. Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253 6:30 p.m. Talk: Adding Native Plants to the Home Landscape. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members: free; non-members: $25. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Money Smart Week: Navegando el Sistema Financiero Estadounidense. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203625-6533. mmartin@ greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m. Trinity Networking Group (TNG) - for all who are currently unemployed, underemployed, facing job uncertainties or looking to make a career change. Trinity Church Ministry Center, 5 River Rd. Free. (1st & 3rd Monday of the month.) willirogers@gmail.com trinitychurch.life/events TUESDAY, APRIL 2 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education shopping event benefit. Hobbs of London, 243 Greenwich Ave. 203439-3816. heather. lane@hobbs.com.uk. innercityfoundation.com 10 - 11 a.m. "Spring Wreath" workshop - design your own wreath using grapevine and faux blooms. McArdle's Florist and Garden Center, 48 Arch St. $150. Register. 203-6615600. caitlin@mcardles.com 10:30 - 11 a.m. Spanish Storytime - music and songs, stories and movement. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. 203-622-6883 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Preschool Story Time & Craft - children will enjoy stories, singing, crafts, and socialization. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. No

12:30 - 3 p.m. Augmented & Virtual Reality: Be Transported!. Greenwich Library Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-6227914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org

30). YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. $10, members; $12, non-members. Registration required. Also, Wednesdays through May 1, 2:45 p.m. 203-525-8032. Ppolitebridge@optimum. net. greenwichymca.org 7 - 9 p.m. Department of Parks and Recreation: Drop-in games of Volleyball for men and women. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd. All are welcome. $4 per day drop in fee. (Every Tuesday.) 203532-1259 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

1 - 3 p.m. Sit n Stitch - join local knitters as they work on individual projects or projects for the community. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. All levels are welcome. 203-622-6883 2 - 4 p.m. Tech Assistance - get help with your phone, eReader, tablet, or laptop. Byram Shubert Library - Free. No registration is required. First Tuesday of the month. 203531-0426 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Studio Time at Andrew's Studio - learn recording, mixing and production. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Reserve a time. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org 6 - 8 p.m. CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child). Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Roomg, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. Designed for lay rescuers only. Meets American Heart Association standards. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital. org/events

10:30 - 11 a.m. Tales for Tots - stories, songs, and finger plays to encourage a love of books and early language development (2 and 3 years old). Greenwich Library Rear of Children's Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration required. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@ greenwichlibrary.org 11 a.m. Retired Men's Association of Greenwich: Ambassador Tom Niles: “My Perspective on Foreign Affairs Today." First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group: Beginning Bridge Classes (six sessions, Wednesdays through May 1). YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. $10, members; $12, nonmembers. Registration required. 203-525-8032. Ppolitebridge@optimum. net. greenwichymca.org 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. R.E.A.D to a Dog - uses registered therapy animals who have been trained to

203-7918. emorrissey@ greenwichlibrary.org 6 - 7:30 p.m. Class: “Mind, Body, Fertility Yoga.” Prescott House, 38 Volunteer Ln., ground flr. $80 for four classes or $25 drop-in fee per class. Register. 888-357-2409 7 - 8:15 p.m. Anchor Health Initiative: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. Open to all ages. Safe, private and free.(1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month). 203-869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org 7 - 9 p.m. Bowman Observatory Public Nights (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, if skies are clear). On the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 180 E. Elm St. Free. 203-413-6762. GreenwichStars@gmail.com. astrogreenwich.org 7:30 p.m. Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House - featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Wednesday. 203629-5744. info@archstreet. org THURSDAY, APRIL 4 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group." Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Baby Lapsit: Spring Session I - nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements (infants up to 12 months and a caregiver). Greenwich Library - Rear of Children's Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Greenwich residents and/

7 - 8:30 p.m. Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal: Boundaries Group - having healthy relationships. (Every Tuesday through April 9). Trinity Ministry Center, 5 River Rd. Register. $250. (Scholarship available). 203-3409816. susangestal@ gmail.com. hopeandrenewal. org C

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