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Spend A Day in Downtown Greenwich By Susie Moore Greenwich spreads across almost fifty square miles of land, and yet it still has a small-town feel. Even so, as you make your way across town, each neighborhood has its own unique personality. Downtown Greenwich is known for being the main business and shopping district in town. It’s also full of scenic, green spaces. In this article, discover the perfect place to enjoy a day. #1 Morning Stroll Go for a run or leisurely walk through the winding paths of Bruce Park. Follow the 1.1mile loop meandering through inlet streams under a canopy of 100-year-old oaks.

A Dowtown morning can be kicked off with a walk or run following the 1.1-mile loop in Bruce Park, meandering through inlet streams and under a canopy of 100-year-old oaks.

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Moon Over Great Captain Island

Heat Alert By Richard Kaufman With temperatures rising into the 90’s with high humidity across Fairfield County and the region this week, especially this weekend, the Greenwich Department of Health has issued a heat alert, and is reminding residents to stay safe by following several tips. All residents, especially persons who a re you ng, elderly, have medical or mental health conditions, use medications that impede body temperature regulation, those who do not have air conditioning, those whose work requires outdoor activities and people who are socially isolated are encouraged to pay special attention to the weather. Residents can go to the following air-conditioned locations to read, sit quietly and charge their cell phones or other electronics: The Greenwich Senior Center (299 Greenwich Ave.): Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greenwich Main Library (101 West Putnam Ave.): Mon. – Thu.: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 to 5 p.m.

The full moon rising above Great Captain Island lighthouse. Known as the Buck Moon, because this is the time of year when new antlers emerge from a buck’s forehead. Photographer Patty Doyle, took this photo Wednesday night. The lightouse is the same one depicted in the Greenwich Sentinel's logo at the top of this page each week.

Manor House Traditions

Perrot Memorial Librar y (90 Sound Beach Ave.): Mon., Wed., Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tue., Thu.: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun.: 1 to 5 p.m.

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Excerpts from The Waterwheel

Life Is the Story We Tell Ourselves ILLUSTRATED BY WAJIH CHAUDHRY

S After an extensive search, Whitby School’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. John “Jack ” Creeden a s t he school’s Interim Head of School. The appointment is effective from July 15, 2019 to Ju ne 30, 2021. Creeden has more than three decades of experience in independent school leadersh ip, teach i ng , governance and strategic planning. Creeden was most recent ly Head of School at Chadwick School, a highly-regarded independent K-12 school in California. S A fishing device was discovered on July 15 inside a blue US Postal box outside 41 W. Putnam Ave. If you or anyone you know placed mail in the box, it may not reach its final destination. If the mail contained any type of check/payment, advise that person to immediately contact their bank and put a stop on the check. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Greenwich Police Department tip line at 203-622-3333, 800-3721176, or tips@greenwichct. org S The Greenwich Police Department announced on Wednesday that the Town H i g hw ay D e p a r t me nt would be paving Sound Beach Avenue that day. Residents were advised to expect delays and consider alternative routes, although residents seemed happy on social media, with one person exclaiming “finally!” on the Greenwich Sentinel Facebook page. S Greenwich Democrats nominated candidates for this fall’s election during their monthly meeting o n We d n e s d ay n i g ht . The ticket is headlined by current BET chair Jill Oberlander, who will run for First Selectman, and current Selectman Sandy Litvack, who is seeking reelection. Republicans will make their nominations on July 23. For coverage on both parties, be sure to check out next week’s Greenwich Sentinel. S G o v. N e d L a m o n t earlier this week joined lawmakers and industry leaders from the state’s telecommu nicat ions companies for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the adoption of legislation the governor introduced that will accelerate the deployment of high-speed, wireless 5G technology in Connect icut. This legislation sets up a process to set 5G infrastructure on state proper t y, a nd also establishes a process for municipa lities that are interested in taking advantage of the technology in cases where utility or light poles are not available. S A n on l i ne p e t it ion for action on an empty and blighted home on 46 Mead Ave., in Byram had over 200 signatures as of press time on Wednesday. Supporters are urging the Town to address the “health and safety hazards” that is a nuisance, per Sec. 6C of the Greenwich Municipal Code. To find the petition, residents can search “46 Me ad Avenue” on t he petition website, change. org S Te m p e r a t u r e s a r e supposed to climb into the mid 90’s this weekend, before returning to the mid 80’s and even the mid 70’s next week. The Town of Greenwich has issued a heat alert for this weekend.

#2 Buy Local Continue the day at the Greenwich Farmer’s Market, which opens at 9:30 a.m. Every Saturday, farmers come to Downtown Greenwich bringing locally grown and handmade wares to our community. During the summer months, the parking lot off 1-95, exit 3, across from the train station is transformed into haven of delicious local produce. Stock up for the week or grab just a peach and apple cider donut for breakfast. The market is open to the public and parking is free during market hours. Booths typically begin closing at around noon so go early and get home to unpack and put away your groceries because you have a busy day

On well-maintained estates or in families with more than one residence, there was an honored tradition of stewards, or estate managers, who would oversee the details of almost everything. Not a butler or landscaper or carpenter or electrician or housekeeper or painter, but more of a CEO; knowledgeable about all of those jobs plus experience in finances and management to ensure owners were not being taken advantage. Part mechanic, part general contractor, part fees and tax negotiator, and 100% loyal, a traditional property manager would save time, money, and stress in service to a noble tradition. In Great Britain, an estate manager on the great estates was also sometimes referred to as a farm manager. No matter the official title, the estate manager's first responsibility was, and still is, to ensure all the needs of the owners are considered and completed. The objective is to fashion a stress-free situation where owners do not have to worry about competence, pricing, mistakes, day-to-day operations, or security of the properties. As one estate manager put it in an article from Estate & Manor Magazine, As ‘CEO’ of the household, you have a lot on your plate ensuring all runs smoothly. As a result the House Manager resides at the top of the chain of command, just after the owners. Being this person I set all standards of service and I am trusted by the owner to hire/release staff, pay household bills, organize repairs, keep records of household administrative activities and care for valuable possessions such as antiques, wines, silverware, china, paintings, classic vehicles among a lot of other responsibilities. Often estate managers will be responsible for finding and dealing with tenants and ensuring a tenant property is operating at a profit or that non-income properties are operating at maximum efficiency. Where a dwelling (vacation home, second home) is only periodically occupied, the property manager might arrange for heightened security monitoring, house-sitting, storage and shipping of goods, and other local sub-contracting necessary to make the property comfortable when the owner is in residence (utilities, systems operating, supplies and staff on hand, etc.). In today’s internet driven world and economy, the traditional estate manager has become a fractured amalgamation of housekeepers, house painters, landscapers, and “as needed” laborers and contractors. Entire industries and, unfortunately illegal work forces, have sprung up to replace the traditional estate manager. The nightmare scenarios are many but even the most benign involve substandard work and unethical behavior that typically seems to cost less but ends up costing home owners a great deal more than they thought and puts the burden of uninsured workers and unlicensed contractors on Connecticut taxpayers. The traditional, honorable estate manager hires qualified, known, and properly licensed and insured

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By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Choose your story wisely. Most of us have experienced significant challenges. How we tell our story to ourselves and to others matters. Do you plant the ladder of your story on the sinking sands of victimhood, or on the solid ground of survivorship? If you’re reading this book, you are a survivor. Tell your story from that perspective. You will not diminish what happened; you will be telling the truth about the present. How you tell your story changes the way your brain stores the information each time you tell it. You literally have the choice to lay new tracks over old in your memory. Stories of courage, hope, strength, and transformation reinforce your ability to continue taking courageous, hopeful, strong, transformative actions. Kendall was terrified of the things her ex-husband said about her and of the awful things he might do. For years, she told her story from the perspective of a helpless victim. With coaching, she learned to share her story as a courageous survivor. She was amazed by her new abilities to pay less attention to his threats, to land a more lucrative job, to raise their children, and to develop a large network of supportive and fun-loving friends. Publisher's Note: Pieces like the one above will be printed here each week for the next 64 weeks. They are excerpts from a book by local author, Jill Woolworth, titled The Waterwheel. The book contains 64 whimsical illustrations of familiar life challenges followed by explanations and examples. The examples are compilations of true stories with important details changed. Many of the stories are the author's own. If you recognize “your story,” it is because you are not alone in the experience. The book, in its entirety, is a wonderful gift for anyone, especially those navigating new experiences and relationships with classmates, co-workers, significant others, children, and siblings. The Waterwheel: Practical Wisdom for 64 Common Concerns is available through Amazon. Alternatively, we encourage you to shop locally at Diane's Books or Christ Church Books & Gifts.

Wildly Successful

Lessons from the Bald Eagle

By Jim Knox

Icy Frantz and Jim Knox share a moment with a Great Owl captured by Bob Capazzo at the Greenwich Sentinel Awards event held at the Audubon. Icy and Jim are both columnists for the Sentinel and you can find them both in the paper this week. Jim's column, Wildy Successful is right here and Icy's column can be found on page A5. While the eagle is equipped with proportionately large and extremely powerful eyes conferring exceptional sight, it is the eagle’s vision which truly leads to its success. As kids, my brother Bruce and I explored Fairfield County’s beaches. At first, hand-in-hand with our dad, we scanned the hig h tide w rack lines for sea shells, crab shells, and skate egg cases. To us, Long Island Sound was the ocean, and the everchanging trove of ocean treasures never d isapp oi nte d. I n t i me, under our dad’s watchful eye, we’d venture into the tide pools and the beckoning grasses of the salt marshes beyond to search for live creatures, yet before we’d climb into our Volkswagen Beetle for the ride home, we’d always gravitate back to the wrack line. We’d lift the brown and green kelp mats to reveal smoothed blue and green beach glass, colorful shells and untold sizes and patterns of feathers. For each of the largest,

Eagle is one impressive creature. This apex predator has no known enemies at adulthood and will prey on creatures more than three times its body weight. It’s no wonder this regal bird was selected as the national symbol of the United States of America. Ye t t h e B a l d E a g l e h a s s t i f f competition. Other species which share its wild haunts possess equally impressive armament and skills. How does this iconic raptor gain the upper hand to rule from the Alaskan coast to the shores of the Potomac? How does it command dominion over resources for years on end? In a word...vision. Perhaps chief among the Bald

Eagle’s astounding adaptations is its unparalleled eyesight. Birds of prey, and eagles in particular, have been renowned for their eyesight for millennia. Capable of spotting a f leeing mouse from more than a mile aloft, the eagle reminds us that the term “eagle-eyed” is no casual expression. Bald Eagles in particular employ their visual acuity to compensate for intense glare, reflection and refraction to detect swimming fish below the water’s surface before executing their swift, precise prey grasp. While the eagle is equipped with proportionately large and extremely powerf ul eyes conferring exceptional sight, it is the eagle’s vision which truly

leads to its success. In establishing t e r r i t o r y, B a l d E a g l e s v e r y carefully select habitat dominated by water, which supports copious prey and especially advantageous nesting spots. Specifically, they seek the protection of massive limbs just below the crowns of towering trees adjacent to water courses which are both readily defensible and of fer superior, unimpeded views of their hunting territory. In so doing, they are “commanding the high ground” in the intensely competitive world of predator and prey. Once a nest site has been selected, the bonded pair begin the construction of their nest. This is a true investment and no small

undertaking as it will be used season after season in rearing their eaglets for decades. The nests are immense, reaching widths up to 9.5 feet, depths up to 20 feet and weights in excess of two tons! What’s more, Bald Eagles are sexually dimorphic, with females averaging 25% greater size and mass than males. This difference enables the pair to expand its range of potential prey by size and mass; with the females tackling larger, heavier prey while the males focus on smaller, more fleet species. This divide and conquer approach serves both parents and ever-hungry, rapidly-growing eaglets extremely well.

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black, brown or white feathers, I’d hold them up and ask, “Hey dad, is this an eag le feather?” “It might be,” he’d answer hopefully. “Let’s find out.” Together, we’d look at the bird books and f ield guides he bought us and invariably, my “eagle” feathers proved to be those of Herring Gulls, Great Blackbacked Gulls and other common Connecticut species. Yet, I always held out hope. Well, my hope held strong. A generation later, when my wife and I brought our kids to our local beaches or rivers to swim or hike, we answered the same question dutifully, yet this time there was a difference. The eagles were back. After a virtual absence of decades, the birds had returned, and with them, a sense of awe. Boasting an 8-foot wingspan, 2-inch long, recurved talons and more than double the gripping force of an NFL lineman, the Bald

Worth a Thousand Words By Beth Barhydt

The phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” was first used in advertising in the 1920’s to promote the use of images in ads. Since then, it has become almost part of our daily lexicon. I love what it represents; the concept of being able to tell a story from a single picture. The photo directly below, from this past July 4th celebration, is just such an image. When I first saw it in John's collection from the day (some of the others are also

featured on this page), I realized it exemplifies in many ways exactly how I feel about Greenwich. It captures a moment that made me smile and reveals a thousand well earned words of thanks. First and foremost, thank you to John Ferris Robben, who took the photograph. John is an incredible photographer who has helped with the Sentinel since day one. He has been a steady presence through good days and bad and, although I've given him many reasons, he

never complains. He loves what he does and you can see it in his work. He also managed to get a headshot of me that didn't make me instantly and visibly recoil. John captures the moments of Greenwich, typically at our finest, and gives us a collective visual memory worthy of printing and celebrating. He is not in it for the money, most of his efforts are as a volunteer. He is in it for the love of our town. He arrives with a smile, a gift, a wonderfully quirky sense of humor, and a genuine caring that is unique to him. How extraordinary it is that we get to share in his gift. One this is certain, John loves Greenwich. If you see John around town snapping photos, it would mean a lot to him, and to all of us here, if you shot him a quick thank you. In the picture below lef t I see a little boy making his way toward the podium or perhaps he has simply decided that is the perfect spot to listen to Peter Tesei, delivering what is likely his first speech of the day and thirtieth public appearance of the week. I saw Peter later that day in a rarely relaxed afternoon pose at a mutual friend's home and he could not have been more complimentary of the event. One thing is certain, Peter Tesei loves Greenwich. Next to Peter, Edward Dadakis i s r ev iew i ng h i s note s a nd I guarantee you that he is hoping at that moment that the program will go well without being too long and that the heat of the day will hold off a bit longer. This is one of Edward's favorite events and he is intensely patriotic so the f lag in the little boy's hand was donated by him, as

were all the flags handed out that day. One thing is certain, Edward Dadakis loves Greenwich. At t he e dge of photo past Edward is Bea Crumbine, all in red. Bea has helped organize this event from the beginning. Her absolute charm and grace give her an almost other-wordly quality. One thing is certain, Bea Crumbine loves Greenwich. On the other side of Peter is Livvy Floren, who has noticed the child and is keeping an eye on him with a smile on her face that gives away her good heart, grace, and love of children. One thing is certain, Livvy Floren loves Greenwich. If you look closely, you will see in the shadows behind Peter Tesei the one and only Dawn Federman Marshall, who arrives each year to organize the birthday cake and ensures that it is ready to share with everyone who made the trip over to town hall. One thing is certain, Dawn loves Greenwich. As we celebrate Greenwich's Founding this week and celebrate o u r t o w n' s b i r t h d a y, l e t u s remember that we all have one thing in common, at least I hope we do, we love Greenwich. Those mentioned in this piece (and many others) have been cheering on Greenwich for decades. And so, a thousand words of thanks for every single event which you organized, planned, and promoted, and at which you photographed, presented, cleaned, entertained, subsidized, sang, spoke, decorated, and cheered. And thank you as well to Susie Moore, who volunteered to stream still go back and watch). the event live on the Sentinel’s Beth is Publisher of the Facebook page (which you can Greenwich Sentinel.

Letters

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Do Commercial Signs Improve Our Town? To the editor, I write in reference to the advertisements on banners hung on the lampposts on Greenwich Avenue. I was born in Greenwich and have loved growing up and living in this beautiful community. Like many other residents who live in and love our Town, I am dismayed by what can surely be called the commercialization of Greenwich. It is worth noting that of these 64 advertisements: • 23 promote the use of a lone real estate company • 14 remind us of an annual Greenwich Economic Forum coming in November • 14 are from ThinkGreenwich.org (“Celebrate, Protect, & Build The Brand of Greenwich) • 10 are from ThinkGreenwich.org (“Invest in Greenwich”) • Three remind us of the existence of the Bruce Museum It is unclear to me how the 23 real estate ads are meant to benefit the public or the Town by improving our image. Assuming they are meant to, it is also unclear to me how these signs improve our image. The banners, brackets and the labor are apparently paid for by one realtor and by “Think Greenwich” but does the Town profit? I hear numerous angry reactions from both citizens and local businesses fearing that the Town is losing its ambiance and small-town feel. It is baffling to me that such a decision could have been made in the best interests of our Town.

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Recently, the Representative Town Meeting voted against contributing money to this commercial group. Who approved a decision which is contrary to both our Town regulations and the vote of our governing body? Section 6-170 of our Municipal Code reads “The exterior uses of pennants, banners…special promotion signs….may be allowed for a seven-day period under a permit issued for special events”. A year is a few days longer than a week. Section 6-166 reads that “all signs that are on the public right of way are expressly prohibited except those signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to convey public information or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic”. The ruling continues to describe that it includes signs for bus stops, hospitals or non-commercial signs under guidelines issues by the Office of the First Selectman.” Am I to believe that advertisements selling buildings is non-commercial? The signs also appear to be slightly bigger than the stated maximum allowed by out Section 6-166: five square feet. My question for our residents or businesses is, who believes that these signs improve the image of our Town? And what is the goal of “Think Greenwich”? The charming baskets filled with cheerful flowers which hang on the 32 old-fashioned lamps have added grace to Greenwich for thirty years, courtesy of non-profit Greenwich Green & Clean, as well as the many stores and landlords who provide and tend planters filled with lovely flowers. Please, let’s stop commercialization in our previously charming town. Regards, Edward Smith

Promises Made, Promises Kept

By Livvy Floren

Yo u ’ v e h e a r d i t b e f o r e : Connecticut is an expensive place to call home. For the thousands of retirees in our state, this is especially true as retirement income has been subject to

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From Page 1 Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Ave.): Mon., Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tue.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thu.: 12 to 8 p.m. Cos Cob Librar y (5 Sinawoy Road): Mon.: 12 to 8 p.m.; Tue. – Sat: 9 .m. to 5 p.m. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center (449 Pemberwick Road): Mon. – Fri.: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Please note: Check in at front desk before arrival) Greenwich Police Department’s Safety Complex Lobby (11 Bruce Place): Mon. – Sun: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. These common-sense practices listed below should be followed: • Keep children and pets inside, except for brief stays outdoors. Always avoid direct sunlight exposure and give pets plenty of water to drink • Never leave any person or pet in a parked vehicle, even if the

taxation. As a result, many have left for more tax friendly states such as Florida. In 2017, the General Assembly passed PA 17-2 , the 2018-2019 Budget. Included in this budget was a Republican proposal, which expanded the income tax exemption for pension, Social Security, and annuity earnings to individuals making less than (<) $75,000 and joint filers making <$100,000. Previous limits were <$50,000 for indiv iduals and <$60,000 for couples. T h e b u d g e t p a s s e d w it h strong bipartisan support. The exemption is a six-year phase-out beginning this year where qualif ied residents can deduct up to 14 percent from these income sources if they fall below the thresholds. The deduction will increase to 28 percent 2020, windows are open • Don’t leave food items in the car or outdoors – food spoils quickly • If you don’t have to go out, stay indoors. Spend time in air conditioning if possible. Electric fans may provide some comfort and exhaust air from rooms but they will not prevent heat related illness. Taking a cool shower, bath or moving into an air conditioned space to cool off is a better option. • Avoid strenuous activities as much as possible. Early morning and evening hours are best if you must exercise. Otherwise, take it easy • Drink plenty of fluids regardless of your activity. Avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol or those with large amounts of sugar and salt. Those who are on a restricted f luid intake should check with their physician • Wear lightweight, light colored and loose fitting clothing. • Eat light, cool, easy to digest foods • Rest of ten in shady areas, especially if you are working outdoors

42 percent in 2021, 56 percent in 2022, 70 percent in 2023, 84 percent in 2024, and 100 percent in 2025. While there was talk of delaying these benefits in the new budget, I’m pleased that Governor L a m o nt a n d t h e D e m o c r at i c legislative leaders have chosen to honor the most recent bipartisan budget by moving forward with these reforms. Our relatives, friends, and neighbors who have established roots, raised their families, worke d or r u n a busi ne ss i n Connecticut should not be forced to move out of state during their retirement years. Increasing the income threshold was the right thing to do. Although these reforms were honored, the 2020-2021 Budget also moves toward a tax increase

by adding approximately $1.75 billion in new ta xes over the biennium; while increasing state expenditures by 5.3 percent over the same period. We will now pay more on dry cleaning, interior design services, Netf lix, Uber & Lyft rides, prepared meals, soda and alcoholic beverages, safety apparel, pass-through business entities, and a surcharge on home sales worth $2.5 million or more. Although the cost of living in Connecticut seems fated to rise, we hope this bipartisan tax reform on Social Security, pensions and annuities will provide some relief so our retirees may retire in the state they have always called home.

• Wear a wide brimmed hat, if possible, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen with UV protection of 15 or higher when going outdoors. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions.

body temperature, difficulty breathing, rapid and strong pulse. Skin may be hot and dry or the person may be sweating. Reduce body temperature with air-conditioning, fanning, water sponging and remove clothing if necessary. Avoid giving fluids.

• Take a cool shower, bath or move into an air-conditioned space to cool off • Visit or regularly check on infants and young children, people over age 65 and frail elderly, t hos e who have a medical condition (such as diabetes, cardiovascu lar disease, respiratory disease, obesity, high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney disease) or mental illness (cognitive and psychiatric disorders) • It’s important to recognize s y mptom s of he at r elate d illnesses in order to save your life and someone else’s: • Heat stroke – Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Call for emergency medical assistance immediately by dialing 9-1-1. If possible, move the person into a cool or aircond it ione d env i r on ment . S i g n s o f h e a t s t r o k e m ay include headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, high

By State Representative Livvy Floren: 149th District – Greenwich & Stamford

• H e a t e x h a u s t i o n – T h i s condition will give rise to heavy sweating, weakness and cool, pale clammy skin. The person may experience muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting, nausea and vomiting. Although body temperature may be normal there will be a weak pulse. Move the person out of the sun into a cool environment and apply a cool wet cloth while they are lying down. Give sips of water until feeling better, however if vomiting continues, seek immediate medical attention. • Heat cramps – This condition will give rise to painful cramps and muscle spasms in the legs or abdomen. Heavy sweating may also be present. Move the person out of the heat into a cool environment and gently massage the cramping muscle. G ive sip s of w ate r u n le s s nausea occurs or there are fluid restrictions.

BoS Hears Train Station Proposal By Richard Kaufman The long approval process for a redeveloped transportation center and movie theater in downtown Greenwich is officially underway, as last Thursday the Board of Selectmen heard an initial presentation on the proposed $45 million project. The project looks to continue a publicprivate partnership between the Town and The Ashforth Company, which has owned Greenwich Plaza since the train station, commuter lot and plaza office buildings were built in the 1960’s. Plans include the redevelopment and construction of a new modern transportation center, including the development of an entirely new train station to replace the existing train station on the north side of the tracks; a new train station on the south side of the tracks; expanded and improved drop-off and pickup areas for both stations; new pedestrian and commuter pathways; a new privatelyowned public park on the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Railroad Avenue; new luxury movie theaters above the existing parking lot on Railroad Avenue; and modernized retail space along Railroad Avenue. D u r i n g t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n , To w n Administrator, Ben Branyan, discussed the complicated deal that would take place between

Greenwich and The Ashforth Company, which will provide the funding for the project. The Town will be contributing toward the public benefit improvements portion of the redevelopment by transferring to Greenwich Plaza, upon the successful conclusion of the project, the air rights currently owned by the Town and leased to Greenwich Plaza on the south side of the tracks. The Town has appraised the air rights at $10 million. The Ashforth Company has the figure at $7 million. "That will be our investment into this project on the partnership perspective," Branyan said. "Greenwich Plaza is investing the total $45 million in construction costs, and they're funding the project exclusively. We're funding it through the investment of our air rights." At the completion of the project and after the air rights are conveyed to Greenwich Plaza, the existing air rights lease will be terminated. At the same time, the Town will also receive a perpetual easement for the use of all of the A-level commuter lot, including the portion owned by Greenwich Plaza, replacing the license currently held by the Town. Branyan pointed out that once a revitalized Greenwich Plaza is on the Town's grand list, that would compensate for the loss of revenue each year from the air rights lease. Additionally, if the cost of the public benefit

improvements (estimated $15 million) is less than the appraised value of the air rights, the Town would be paid the difference. "The town approached this as a project and partnership. The [Town] Administration was very focused on protecting the taxpayer's interest," Branyan said. Darrell Harvey, co-CEO of The Ashforth Company, said he views the project as "a gateway into Greenwich." He pointed out the need for a revitalized transportation center and movie theater because of several changes that have occurred since the train station was developed in the 1960's. Harvey cited an increase in rail travel between cities and towns in the state, as well as an increase in reverse commuting from New York City. Harvey said that more people are living in downtown Greenwich, and the area needs to be more pedestrian-friendly. Harvey also mentioned the growth along Greenwich Avenue towards the train station over the last few decades, and the need for a modernized theater (Bow Tie Ultimate complex) with reserved seating and complete food and beverage menu. Architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle is

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PUBLISHER Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com Elizabeth Barhydt EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Paul Silverfarb, Caroll Melgar, Stapley Russell

On Civil Discourse Turn on the television, tune into any of the national news channels, sit back and be prepared to be assaulted by a continuous stream of uncivil discourse. It is not just politics, although it is readily apparent there at the moment. Our standards for debate, and even some discussions, has lowered to a crass “he said, she said” without the opportunity of moving the discussion or debate forward. President George Washington once said: “Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of

It’s the little steps that can help us return to civility. respect to those that are present.” When did it become the norm that in order to build someone up we have to knock someone down? We have even seen it here at the Sentinel in the form letters to the editor that we have chosen not to run because they attacked a person and did not further the discussion. We do not look at the world, or our community, through rose-colored glasses. We recognize that disagreements are natural, and indeed vital, to the health of a community and nation. However you can have debate without rancor and vitriol. You can allow for differing opinions to be aired without concern that someone will try to knock you down because of it. You can respect the messenger while disagreeing with message. Indeed we witnessed something close to that this week in Hartford. In a rare display of bipartisanship, Republicans and Democrats came together to vote overwhelmingly in support of fixing the $220 million budget shortfall in this year’s budget. We encourage them to continue their bipartisan efforts as they must now address a $900 million deficit in the budget that began on July 1. Award-winning author and professor Pier Massimo Forni has focused extensively on civility. He writes “Civility means a great deal more than just being nice to one another. It is complex and encompasses learning how to connect successfully and live well with others, developing thoughtfulness, and fostering effective self-expression and communication. Civility includes courtesy, politeness, mutual respect, fairness, good manners, as well as a matter of good health.” He is right, of course. The word “civil” actually comes from the Latin word “civilis” meaning citizen. Fast forward to modern times. In 1981 President Reagan was in a fierce battle over the federal budget with Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. The democratic controlled house did not agree with the President. The debate was heated, contentious and hard fought, but it was respectful. Reagan famously said “After 6 p.m. we are all friends” and he meant it. He and the Speaker would often share a cocktail at the end of the day, putting partisanship away until the next debate. We are missing that type of civil discourse desperately. There seems to be a prevailing attitude of “if they go low, we go lower” regardless of which side of a discussion or debate you are on. This is never a good idea. It is most prevalent in Washington but seems to be emerging more and more in Hartford and even here in Greenwich. What happened to taking the high road? What can we do about this issue here in Greenwich? Well, for starters we can treat others with respect, even if we do not agree with them. We can be a little more patient, even when the car in front of you takes forever to move through the green light. We can smile and say hello. It’s the little steps that can help us return to civility. English writer Samuel Johnson said back in the 1700’s: “When once the forms of civility are violated, there remains little hope of return to kindness and decency.” We hope he is wrong and we can turn the current uncivil discourse around for the sake of our nation and our community. Being civil costs us nothing. Take the high road, the view is much better.

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By Icy Frantz

There’s a certain cadence to the year, a bit of an unwritten rhythm to which I have grown accustomed. In a strange way, the predictability makes me feel safe. I always k now what’s coming next. The fall is a time of new b e g i n n i ng s a nd f re sh st a r ts. It’s the commencement of the academic year for students and a new energy and vigor for those in the workforce. For moms like me, fall marks the beginning of new schedules and meetings and volu nte er com m it ments, a nd sometimes it can be overwhelming before the newness breaks in and

feels a little more worn. I f you h ave t h e h e a r t for p o l i t i c s , N ove m b e r i s a b o u t pounding the pavement, campaigning and engaging and vot i ng a nd Monday mor n i n g quarterbacking. January is all about resolutions and goal setting and adherence to and usually falling short of goals. In the spring, we wait patiently (sometimes not so patiently) for the snow to melt and the crocuses to bud and the convertible tops to go down. And, then there is summer. Ok, it’s true, I have always loved summer ever since I was a kid a nd school let out a nd shoes were thrown to the side, sand collected on the kitchen floor and the sun was out even at bedtime. I still love summer for all of those reasons and more. Summer is all about the R’s. No matter what stage in life you a re i n, su m mer is a b out reducing. The big fat busy l ives we lead b ecome a l it t le less robust. Committed time is g reatly reduced. Liv ing is lig hter, f rom the cloth ing we wear to the gravity in our step. Full schedules give way to more spontaneous moments, with kids

on padd leboards or company barbecues or kegs. I don’t actually remember kegs in the workplace but, according to my newly employed son, they exist. Offices of all sorts have reduced hours. Dinner plates are smaller and fresher and lighter with reduced calories, and desserts are made with local fruit, strawberries and rhubarb. And I welcome every aspect of the reduction except perhaps my 13-year old’s bikini which could stand to have a little more covering. With the reduction of ordinarily claimed hours comes the possibility of real relaxation. This summer, I have started to meditate. I am one-week in. It’s all new to me, but I’m starting to b el ieve t hat t he resea rch that proclaims the wonders of meditation just might be true. But, even without my daily, fiveminute summit with Headspace, I feel more relaxed in the summer. I breathe, in through the nose out through the mouth. My shoulders feel less tense, and I relax in the warmth of the sun with plenty of sunscreen and a big, straw hat. And, as with my new relationship with meditation, I have also been introduced to yoga

this summer. There is something wonderfully refreshing about being brand new and unskilled and wobbly. Truly, I have more balance in my life than I do in The Studio with Joe P. and his regulars. Just yesterday, I was standing with feet together and arms in an overhead reach leaning to one side, when Joe P. indicated that I needed to shift my hip slightly, and that slight shift quietly released a tight muscle that was preventing me from reaching higher. Ahhhh. It makes me wonder how many other things I need to release in order to reach higher. A n d w h i l e we a r e o n t h e subject of reaching higher, what’s summer without my two favorite R’s? Rafa and Roger and royal Wimbledon and ripping forehand winners and spinning racquets and a record-breaking finals! I am already a big reader, but in the summer, I step it up. This summer, our community celebrates some wonderful local authors and their books. Make sure to read Deborah Royce’s, F i n d i n g M r s . F o r d , We n d y Walker’s, The Night Before and Patricia Chadwick’s, Little Sister. I have spent time with all three of these books, reclining on the back

porch with my Golden Retrievers by my side, drifting into their rich plots and sinking into the lives of the main characters. It’s a wonder f u l su m mer lu x u r y, made better by celebrating the remarkable achievements of those in our midst. Even t houg h it ’s su m mer, it’s hard to let go of habits. I am still results driven and so I tend to think about what all of these summer R’s are doing for me and our community. By recharging, I am actively getting ready for the upcoming school year, the emotional resending of a few back to college and one into the final year of middle school, the rejoining of Boards that have had the summer off and the restoring of a more eventful schedule. But, perhaps even more importantly, the R’s of summer give me the space to reorganize my thinking, and reflect on the relationships in my lives. The way we relate to one another is perhaps the most important aspect of our lives, no matter what the season. A few weeks ago, I attended t he f u nera l of my old f r iend, Joe. Joe had a wonderful way of relating to people which probably accounted for the packed church.

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During the service, a story was told about Joe as a young boy. He h ad r e t u r ne d home f r om school frustrated because there was a boy that he didn’t like. His mother lovingly said, “You can’t like everyone, honey.” To which he responded, “But that’s the problem, I want to like everyone.” I love this story because it is so Joe, and because it runs pa ra l lel to somet h i ng I of ten tell my children when they are aggravated by a peer. “There is good in everyone. Just look for it,” I tell them. With the rest that summer allows, we have the room to look and relook, to be more loving and accepting, to rewrite narratives that may no longer be true, to reconnect with those we have lost touch and to reject those things that may be preventing us from reaching higher. And, the greatest reward of summer? It’s just that: summer. Being present in this wonderful time, taking it all in, rejoicing in the moment and then holding tight those memories as we head into the predictable cold, we know it’s coming, when the shoes go back on and the sun sets much earlier than it does tonight.

Looking to Raise Funds, One Drink at a Time

By Paul Silverfarb

A little kindness goes a long day. Greenwich youngster Ava Lombardo believes that and is hoping the Greenwich community will return the favor. On Saturday, July 20 starting at 9 a.m., Lombardo will be hosting a beverage stand at Rinaldi’s Deli in Cos Cob to help spread kindness. Lombardo is raising

funds to help with the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary. Hubbard was a six-year-old that was a victim in the tragic events of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. According to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary website, Hubbard was a lover of all animals and always made it a point to show them extraordinary compassion. She said that when she

grew up, she was going to take care of animals. To honor Hubbard’s memory and her crusade of compassion, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is being created in Newtown. It will be a place where all creatures will know they are safe and people are kind. Just like Hubbard, Lombardo is known to have a love and passion for animals.

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The project consists of cutting dead trees, high By Richard Kaufman limbing and clearing signs. Motorists can expect lane closures in Greenwich The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced tree removal operations to be between Exit 27 (Route 120A) and Exit 31 (North performed on the Merritt Parkway northbound and Street). A moveable sign pattern will be utilized to guide southbound in Greenwich through Friday, August 9.

motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is as follows: northbound lane closures will be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and southbound lane closures will be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Motorists should be aware that modifications or

Rinaldi’s Deli was generous and donated their space for Lombardo to help spread kindness and raise funds for this cause. And on Thursday, Sept. 12, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary will host a golf invitational at Greenwich’s Stanwich Club. The event will start with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and the golf outing will get underway at 1 p.m.

extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity. The tree removal operation will be performed by Distinctive Gardens and Tree Care, LLC

Steamboat Road Pier Officially Open By Richard Kaufman On a recent, warm, sun-splashed Thursday afternoon, town officials and residents gathered on the pier at the end of Steamboat Road for a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Steamboat Road Scenic Overlook project. The overlook, which features a beautiful view of the Long Island Sound, has been utilized by the Town of Greenwich since 1911, and it's been damaged and repaired numerous times by the Department of Public Works. In recent years, due to safety concerns over crumbling infrastructure, the pier was closed. But now, after several upgrades, the area is open for everyone.

The project was originally tagged at $600,000, but ended up costing around $377,000 to complete. Improvements involved the complete repair of the concrete deck and the replacement of missing stones in the foundation. New protective railings were installed around the perimeter of the structure, and bollards were installed as a safety measure for pedestrians. "We've also improved the parking area, and dressed this area up to make it a little more of an attractive area to come park and relax for a short period of time and get some great views of Long Island Sound," said Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Jim Michael. But the most impactful improvement is that the

entire Scenic Outlook area is now ADA accessible. "We rebuilt the structure from the bottom up," Michael added. "This pier used to have about a stepand-a-half down onto it from the parking lot level. We've made some improvements on that." Tesei commended the DPW and members of town government for putting together a successful project, which he said had "a tremendous amount of public interest." "This pier provides access to probably one of the most valuable natural resources this town has, which is the Long Island Sound. For those who do not have that direct access, this is an opportunity for them to gain it and to really experience the serenity of the Sound and the water and all it has to offer," Tesei

added. Alan Gunzburg, a member of the First Selectman's Disability Advisory Committee, was at the ribbon-cutting ceremony and has worked with Tesei and the DPW to address accessibility issues on various projects in town. Gunzberg said he previously felt uneasy walking near the pier because of cracks in the concrete and the lack of a railing. But now, he can enjoy the sunshine and the water comfortably. "Our selectmen and our town government have gotten together and not only made the town even more beautiful than it is, but also gave access to everybody at the same time," he said.

Dixieland to Kick Off Jazz on the Sound Concerts The Department of Parks and Recreation concert will feature a Dixieland Jazz band which return trip 5:30 p.m. ferry. Park pass and ferry fees rain postponement information call the Parks and announces that the first Jazz on the Sound Concert will play on the 4 p.m. Island Beach ferry, continue apply. For more information, call the Recreation Recreation weather line at 203-861-6100. The rain of the summer will be on Sunday, July 21. The playing on Island Beach, and play again on the Office at 203-618-7649, or visit greenwichct.gov For makeup date for this concert will be July 28.

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From Page 1 overseeing the project. Architect Frank Prial, who worked on the revitalization of Grand Central Terminal and the Restoration Hardware project in Greenwich, said he views the train station/ movie theater as a way to address a problem he encountered when he first came to town 10 years ago.

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individuals and organizations. They manage budgets, if the estate owns animals and livestock, the estate manager is even responsible for ove r s e e i n g a g r ic u lt u r a l ac t iv it ies, a nd l ia isi ng w it h external employees such as vets. They are also expected to ensure

"A s s o o n a s I a r r i v e d i n Greenwich after having gotten on the train in Grand Central, I had to get through the station, and I wasn't even aware I had been in a station. When I got onto Railroad Avenue, as I made my way up the hill, it occurred to me that Greenwich really didn't begin until I got at least halfway up the hill. I said, 'Now this feels like Greenwich. This is the place I've heard about,'" Prial said. "This project creates a continuity of retail that brings the experience of the

high level of quality on Greenwich Ave nu e dow n o nto R a i l r o a d Avenue." It's u ncle a r yet what w i l l happen to the businesses along Railroad Avenue on either side of the train station. The entrance on the corner of Steamboat and Railroad would go into the first of two component retail portions, Prial said, which would feature perhaps a food hall. "Other retail tenants, some perhaps existing, could remain. The Olive Branch restaurant is a

possibility that could stay," Prial said. Prial said the outside of the c u r r ent st at ion i s “da rk a nd foreboding”, and the inside is claustrophobic and "not a place you would really want to linger for very long, and certainly not one that celebrates one's arrival or departure from Greenwich." The new stations, on either side of the tracks, would draw inspiration from Grand Central. There would be no need for a ticketing booth, which would

increase visibility and allow for more natural light to come in. The entire facility would be ADA accessible, too. "This project will be a beacon and an iconic image for the Town," Prial said. "It will be something people will recognize when they come through, even if they don't stop in Greenwich. They'll take a mental note and say, 'That's Greenwich.'" The de a l t hat wou ld t a ke place after construction must be approved by the Town, and the

project still needs to go through the normal approval process. The BOS will take up the matter again during it’s July 23 meeting. It's expected to go before the Planning & Zoning Commission on July 30. Pending the various approvals between the Board of Selectmen, BE T, RT M a n d t h e l a n d u s e approval process, it's anticipated that construction will begin in the fall/winter of 2020, with an anticipated completion in the summer of 2022

Fairfield County waterways. With rigorous protection, the birds have rebounded. If there was ever a species worthy of emulation, this is it. By investing in each other, dividing rearing responsibilities and selecting key habitat in which to raise their broods, each eagle pair displays a keen sense of vision, commanding prime access

to resources from year to year and generation to generation. Having the privilege of caring for these magnif icent creatures over the years, I have gained a unique and valued perspective on both their behaviors and the lessons those behaviors can impart. Ultimately, It is the synergy of the eagle’s physical and behavioral vision

wh ich y ields a cre at u re t hat employs its strengths to conquer the day, and rule its world. As the Writer and Host for PBS television’s Wild Zoofari, Jim Knox has shared his knowledge of, and passion for wildlife with millions of viewers worldwide on Animal Planet. Jim has served as an on-camera wildlife expert for

The Today Show, The CBS Early Show and Fox News and has been featured in The New York Times. Jim currently serves as the Curator of Educ at ion at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. Jim is a graduate of Cornell University. A TED Speaker, as well as a

corporate and keynote presenter, Jim enjoys helping audiences learn from wildlife and how to put those lessons into practice in their everyday lives.

that the land is being used to its full potential. Accord i ng to G re e nw ic h Property Management owner John Hone, estate managers have to be trusted that each and every detail will always remain private and confidential. “Most owners,” he explains, “ have extremely f u l l l ives bet ween work a nd social responsibilities, so their homes need to be a sanctuary. Our role is to create calm. We ensure everything is efficient with

extreme attention to detail.” In addition, says Hone, “the people we work with typically have big hearts. They are people who give back to the community and others. A big part of our job is to protect them and make sure they are not being taken advantage of.” The idea l estate ma nager seems to be a jack of all trades; someone professional, personable, and polite, who isn’t afraid to get his or her hands dirty, with

a f i na ncia l mi nd for budget management. Many recruitment firms place candidates in global locations like London, Monaco, Moscow and Dubai and these individuals work exclusively for one family. Today, the cost of hiring a fulltime person is shared through compa n ie s t hat s er ve ma ny estates and know the local area and government intimately. Hone has been r u nni ng properties for over three decades

and he says the key to success is finding people with the kind of ex per t ise, ef f icienc y, a nd effectiveness that only a specialist in a particular area can provide being managed by a jack-of-alltrades; able to oversee security, plumbing, roofing, facilities, leases, finances, event planning, electricity, ventilation, etc. In Europe, one estate manager says he “had one position where the homeowner had absolutely no interest in the details pertaining

to the daily running of the house. I just had to make the decisions myself. This meant that I had zero excuse if something wasn’t working or wasn’t up to standard when my employer would arrive.” In another situation he, “had to report each day for every single dollar spent.” So it seems another key to success in this honored profession is flexibility.

In Greenwich , Jim is a Science Advisor for The Bruce Museum and a columnist for the Greenwich Sentinel.

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$959,000 $1,295,000 $1,695,000 $1,999,999 $1,950,000 $1,995,000 $2,695,000 $2,795,000 $4,900,000 $3,295,000 $3,700,000 $5,395,000 $7,849,000 $11,250,000 $19,750,000

$959,000 $1,295,000 $1,695,000 $1,935,000 $1,950,000 $1,995,000 $2,695,000 $2,595,000 $3,100,000 $3,295,000 $3,700,000 $4,995,000 $5,995,000 $11,250,000 $19,750,000

$940,000 66 $1,280,000 8 $1,745,000 35 $1,850,000 343 $1,900,000 70 $1,995,000 5 $2,400,000 83 $2,605,000 47 $2,850,000 728 $3,000,000 21 $3,700,000 3 $4,300,000 277 $5,500,000 691 $11,250,000 0 $18,600,000 35

1,988 2,649 2,944 6,574 3,401 3,679 5,124 3,832 4,996 5,196 7,430 7,890 9,900 5,158 10,990

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0.14 0 0.52 0.48 1 0.41 1 0.28 0.61 0.26 2.68 0.52 2 2.91 2.01

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Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Address

List Price

Price/SqFt

45 Ettl Lane 403 8 Scott Road 4 Hunt Terrace 53 William Street B 27 Annjim Drive 101 Lewis Street D 25 Woodland Drive B 25 Woodland Drive A 25 Woodland Drive C 24 Upland Drive 178 Cat Rock Road 8 Rockwood Lane Spur 64 Old Church Road 44 Porchuck Road 85 Richmond Hill Road 50 Connecticut Avenue 38 Birch Lane 7 Bryon Road 42 Old Church Road 21 Vineyard Lane 78 & 80 Cedar Cliff Road

$625,000 $749,000 $825,000 $898,000 $1,075,000 $1,295,000 $2,195,000 $2,395,000 $2,395,000 $2,495,000 $3,200,000 $3,295,000 $3,675,000 $3,775,000 $3,995,000 $4,875,000 $5,995,000 $6,995,000 $8,100,000 $8,650,000 $9,250,000

$265 $411 $593 $515 $482 $565 $869 $896 $757 $734 $668 $670 $933 $670 $399 $966 $698 $1,506 $1,003 $982 $1,690

SqFt

2,359 0 1,824 0.57 1,392 0.29 1,744 0.27 2,229 0.26 2,292 0 2,526 0.22 2,673 0.22 3,163 0.22 3,400 1 4,794 2.8 4,919 2.16 3,939 0.4 5,634 4.23 10,006 4 5,049 0.14 8,585 1 4,644 0.5 8,077 0.95 8,810 2.75 5,474 2.51

Area

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Glenville North Parkway Glenville South Parkway South Parkway South Parkway South of Post Road South of Post Road South of Post Road South Parkway Cos Cob South Parkway South of Post Road North Parkway North Parkway South of Post Road South Parkway Old Greenwich South Parkway South Parkway Riverside

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Price

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483 Round Hill Road RENTAL 190 Putnam Park #190

Greenwich Greenwich

$16,000 $398,000

Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM

453 E Putnam Avenue #1D

Cos Cob

$595,000

1 Scott Lane 456 Valley Road 193 Hamilton Avenue #10 188 Henry Street #B 500 River Road #11 286 E Middle Patent Road 625 W Lyon Farm Drive #625 500 River Road #17 43 S Stonehedge Drive 4 Banksville Road 63 Wildwood Drive 5 Finney Knoll Lane 31 Guinea Road 6 Buxton Lane 6 Wyngate Road 1 Ford Lane 49 Lockwood Lane 2 Dewart Road 15 Mountain Laurel Drive 1 Lismore Lane 52 Ridgeview Avenue 26 Cobb Island Drive 33 Willowmere Circle 483 Round Hill Road 105 Parsonage Road 15 Reynwood Manor

Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Out of Town Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Old Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich

$699,000 $729,000 $749,999 $799,000 $840,000 $890,000 $1,065,000 $1,125,000 $1,160,000 $1,265,000 $1,498,888 $1,550,000 $1,575,000 $1,595,000 $1,995,000 $2,087,500 $2,290,000 $2,500,000 $2,950,000 $3,150,000 $3,495,000 $3,695,000 $4,450,000 $4,495,000 $5,995,000 $8,995,000

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The last couple of months have been good for some neighborhoods in Greenwich and no areas have really gotten worse. Having said that, the overall Greenwich market is still weak with over 19 months of supply. A couple of smaller areas, Pemberwick and North Mianus, both with 7 listings each stand out, but it’s not enough to move the whole market. The two areas that are large and are getting better are in north Greenwich.

The area that gets the prize for most improved is North of the Parkway. In backcountry months of supply is down to 29 months of supply from 40 months of

supply at the end of April. We have had 26 sales in backcountry YTD and picked up 15 of those 26 sales in just the last two months. Our inventory is also up but should be falling soon as more sales hit the MLS and the number new listings coming on the market slows as sellers and their agents wait for the fall market. The 26 sales in backcountry total $91 million. This is almost as much as the $96 million of sales in Old Greenwich, where we have seen 41 sales. While backcountry has fewer sales, it has the highest average sales price at $3.5 million dollars, while Old Greenwich’s average sales price is $2.3 million. However, Old Greenwich has the lowest months of supply for any large area of town at 12 months. This is less than half of the 29 months of supply in backcountry. What we are seeing in backcountry are prices that more nearly reflect today’s value and value-oriented buyers stepping in to buy these houses. Many of these buyers are also younger families who came of buying age after the Great Recession and have never really seen prices go up, and certainly, not in double

digits in one year like they did in several pre-recession years. Today’s buyers are going where the values are and they have

a lot of good options in backcountry. As a result of this influx of young families Parkway Elementary School had to add a third kindergarten class this year.

Prices in backcountry are down. Based on the sales price to assessment ratio, prices in backcountry are down 5.1% since the last revaluation in October 2015 or about 1.3%/ year. Activity started to turn around in the 4th quarter of last year and is continuing to get better. Now better here is a relative term. For the sellers that bought in the bubble from 2004 – 2008, they are not getting their money back. You have to go back to the 20th Century to find buyers that consistently seeing a profit, but that is much of backcountry as folks that buy there tend to hold for years and decades. While backcountry is still not a strong market, we are seeing the trends go in the right direction. Mid-country is also seeing this same trend increase in activity as months of supply dropped from 34 months of supply to 23 months of supply. Once again there are some real bargains to be had, particularly for those people that are willing to do some work. One great way to get a real value is

Island Beach. Bring a picnic and discover the little coves and historic lighthouse of Great Captain. Sun in the warm sand and enjoy a snack shack hot dog at Island beach. Or perhaps, explore Greenwich from its waters on a “Cruise to Nowhere.” Every Wednesday and a few Fridays throughout the summer, you can take a relaxing 2-hour tour of the local waters. The tour is open to the public. Tickets are purchased day of at the harbor. Check the schedule for changing ferry times throughout the summer. Greenwich residents can ride the ferry to Great Captains or Island Beach for free with a Resident Park Pass. Nonresidents and residents without a pass can purchase a Single-Entry Park Pass at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.

to do what developers do and buy an older house and add today’s buyers’ de rigueur requirements of walk-in closets, spacious bathrooms and quartz-topped, kitchen islands. The other area where we are seeing significant improvement over the last two months, and to relief of many of its residents, is Riverside. Riverside got off to a very slow start this year, but it is trying to make up for lost time with 23 houses sold in the last two months after only 11 houses were sold in the first 4 months of 2019. Cos Cob & Glenville are both doing about the same over the last couple of months as they did earlier in the year. The market there can best be described as slow but steady. Cos Cob’s inventory went up by 8 to 61 houses, but at the same time it’s list price to sales price ratio improved to 88.0% from a weak 84.4%. So Old Greenwich, Riverside, North Mianus, Pemberwick and Byram are the better parts of the market, while north and south of the Parkway are improving.

#6 “Farm to Fork” Finish your day at one of Greenwich’s best eateries. Harvest Wine Bar presents a modern take on the classic bistro, serving locally sourced artisanal selections. You might be tempted by the all fresco dining right on the sidewalk of Greenwich Ave, but here’s a special hint. Ask to sit in the back at the bar, close to the chefs. My harvest experience wouldn’t be complete without a plate of charred octopus, though my friend prefers their decadent lobster mac-and cheese. Spend a Day in Greenwich is a new series where we make our way through town unveiling hidden gems and local staples. Next week, look for “Spend A Day in Cos Cob.”

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ahead of you. #3 Christ Church If you love to walk, this is the day for you. Begin at Christ Church Greenwich. The parking is easy and safe. Take a few peaceful moments to wa lk inside the sanctuar y (please be respectful and quiet) and marvel at the incredible stained glass windows, two of which are Tiffany windows. The interior and windows have been lovingly and spectacularly restored recently and are worth the visit. If it is af ter 10 a.m., head downstairs to Christ Church Books & Gifts and get your morning coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. You are sure to find something unique ~ just right for a hostess gift to pick up while you are there. Walk to the left along Putnam Avenue until you reach the Avenue. Alternatively, have someone drop you off at the top of the Avenue or grab a taxi or Uber and save yourself the trouble of parking. Bring a big bag that is comfortable to carry. #4 Greenwich Ave. G et the true Greenw ich experience by walking “the Ave.” Whether you window shop, or stop at every store, make sure to say hello at some of our favorite locally owned stores. You can begin at the top of the Avenue and make your way down the right-hand side. Take time to enjoy the parks along the way. Once you pass the Apple store,

you will find Meli Melo, our local French Café. If you can get a table, try a crepe, sweet or savory, and definitely order their specialty tea, Ginger Lemon Mint, to go. It is spectacularly refreshing. You’ll feel transported by the atmosphere of the café to the banks of the river Seine in Paris. As you leave Meli Melo, turn right onto Grigg St. and head to McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, just a short detour off the Ave. across from the end of Grigg St. One of the oldest businesses in Greenwich, McArdle’s embodies the traditional Greenwich spirit. Explore the beautiful flower arrangements, say hello to fourth-generation owner James McArdle, and buy a bag of the best ginger snaps for your midafternoon snack later. Head back to the Avenue on Grigg St. and stop at Diane’s Books. Explore new reads and old classics on the crowded shelves of this book haven. Here, you will find local authors Jill Woolworth, Patricia Chadwick, and Deborah Royce as well as others. Ask too about the 23 Acts of Kindness that Diane has posted in the store, another great tradition in Greenwich. Buy a book a continue on your way. Now you can decide if you want to walk over to the Bruce Museum (see #5) or head to the Island Beach Ferry (see #6). Whichever you choose, when you do head back up the Avenue, it will seem like one art gallery after another, and it is! You will find at the bottom of the Avenue C. Parker Gallery at 409 Greenwich Ave. for starters. Tiffany Benincasa is the Principal of C. Parker Gallery, a former Wall Street Executive and proud supporter of the Greenwich

community, Tiffany is energetic, talented, and welcoming. Stop in and say hello. Cavalier Ebanks Galleries, is at 405 Greenwich Avenue, (203) 8693664. Then you must stop in at St. Moritz Pastry Shop at 383 Greenwich Ave. for a little piece of heaven. Do not order one - order a box of the best Sarah Bernhardts ever. Thank us later. Samuel Owen Gallery Greenwich is at 382 Greenwich Avenue, (203) 422-6500; Abby M. Taylor Fine Art is at 43 Greenwich Avenue, (203) 622-0906. If you are an art lover you will also want to visit Isabella Garrucho and Zorya Fine Art, both found Downtown on Putnam Avenue. #5 Visit the Bruce Museum Once a private mansion overlooking the harbor, The Bruce Museum is a local treasure as well as one of the most popular museums in the greater Connecticut area. The Bruce has been a home to art, science, and history for over 100 years, welcoming inquiring minds of all ages to come learn and explore its exhibits. With over 12 changing exhibits and several permanent exhibits, there is always something new to learn. Admission is free for members and children under five. Tickets are available at the door, $8 for students with ID, $10 for adults, and $8 for seniors 65 and up. Admission is free to everyone on Tuesdays. #6 Catch a Summer Breeze Go back in time. A tour around Greenwich Harbor makes it feel like we here have our own private oasis. Escape the busy and enjoy the cool salty breeze of the ferry ride to Great Captains Island or

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p.m.) 203-869-0376 1:30 - 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group: Learn and Share: Tips for Everyday Living. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. 203-8634444. greenwichhospital.org/ events 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tech Assistance. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. (Bring your device, if possible.) 203622-6883 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Marine Tank Animal Feeding. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tuesday and Friday, 2:30 - 2:45 p.m.) 203-869-0376 2 - 4 p.m. ‘Bruce Creates’ Workshop: Brett Weston Texture - led by the Museum’s new Artist in Residence. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 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. archstreet.org 6:30 p.m. Acacia Lodge No. 85 meeting and dinner - Stated Communication and Fellowcraft Degree. Putnam Cottage - Tavern Room, 243 East Putnam Ave. Public is welcome to attend dinner. (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month). acacia85@gmail. com 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.) 203-5321259. greenwichct.gov WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 8 - 9 a.m. Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. 203-637-1791. fccog. org/fccogcalendar 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Yoga class. Banksville Community House, Inc., 12 Banksville Rd. 203-622-9597. bchinfo@optonline.net 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group - Relaxed Duplicate Bridge, 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Duplicate Bridge with Conventions Game, 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. $10, members; $12, nonmembers. Register. (Every Wednesday). 203-525-8032. Ppolitebridge@optimum.net. greenwichymca.org 10 - 11 a.m. Healing With Spices: An Ayurvedic Workshop with Ruchi Shah. Greenwich Botanical

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10:30 - 11 a.m. Greenwich Library: Stories in the Park at Bruce Park Gazebo - babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Across from the Bruce Museum. (In case of inclement weather, story time will be held in Greenwich Library Children's Room). Free. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org 10:30 a.m. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup - music, motor play and story time. For parents with children under two years old. Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Ave. Free. 203-622-8121. david.cohen@templesholom. com. templesholom.com/itsybitsy-playgroup 11 a.m. Retired Men's Association of Greenwich: Veronica Bilenkin: “Researching Personal Health Issues." First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 11 - 11:30 a.m. Storytime - Deborah Kupper will lead kids on explorations of historical events and figures through storytelling, songs, and movement. Ages 2 to 5. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free. (Every Wednesday). 203-869-6899 12 - 12:45 p.m. Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with museum admission. No registration necessary. Meet at the information desk in the Museum Lobby. (Every Wednesday and Saturday). 203-869-6899

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5 - 6:15 p.m. Yoga - H. Hale Class. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 5 - 6:30 p.m. Six New Yorker Stories in Six Weeks (July 31 and Aug. 7). Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Register. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Greenwich Land Trust Annual Member Picnic. Mueller Preserve, 370 Round Hill Rd. Rain date: Thursday, July 25. RSVP. 203-629-2151, ext. 102. sophie@gltrust.org. gltrust.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. Also, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 888-357-2409 7 p.m. Architectural Review Committee Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 203-622-7702

Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Wednesday. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org THURSDAY, JULY 25 7 - 8:30 a.m. Ayurvedic Tea Rituals with Ruchi Shah. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $20$35. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org

8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Yoga class. Banksville Community House, Inc., 12 Banksville Rd. 203-622-9597. bchinfo@optonline.net 9 - 10 a.m. Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. 203-637-1791 10 a.m. “Unity in Diversity” - A Greenwich Art Society Members Exhibition opens. Reception: Friday, Aug. 2, 6 - 8 p.m. The Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. 203-629-1533. admin@ greenwichartsociety.org. greenwichartsociety.org

7:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Concert Series: Gunsmoke – Country. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St. Rain date: Thursday, July 18. For rain cancellation information, call 203-861-6100 after 4 p.m. the day of the show. greenwichct. gov

11 - 11:30 a.m. Fiesta de los Cuentos - Spanish and English storytime. Greenwich Library - Children's Constellation Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Toddlers and preschoolers. Free. No registration required. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org

7:30 p.m. Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House - featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Qi Gong - mindful movement and breathing. Cos Cob Library - Community Room,

5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203-622-6883 1 - 2:15 p.m. Women’s Spousal Support Group - for women who provide care for a chronically ill spouse. Center for Healthy Aging at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 203-863-4375. greenwichhospital.org/events 3 - 4 p.m. Drop-in Computer Lab - get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Greenwich Library - Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Cosmic Cupcake Challenge - turn tasty cupcakes into cosmic creations with frosting and other treats. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd. STEAM, Children, Teens. Free. Register. 203622-6883 lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 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. archstreet.org 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. YMCA of Greenwich: Guest Bartending for a Cause 100% of the tips will directly benefit the YMCA. Gabriele’s of Greenwich, 35 Church St. Come early and enjoy 20% off and lite bites during Happy Hour, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 203-

1 - 2:30 p.m. Organize Your Digital Photos. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 2:30 - 6 p.m. Old Greenwich Farmer's C Market. Living Hope Community Church of Old M Greenwich, 38 West End Ave. Rain or shine. (Every Y Wednesday, 2:30 - 6 p.m. CM through end of October; 2 - 5 p.m. in November). MY oldgreenwichfarmersmarket. CY com 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. R.E.A.D. to a Dog - childrenK can read aloud to these furry friends while building confidence and literary fluency. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531042

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869-1630. greenwichymca.org 6 - 7 p.m. Sleep Support Group, with guest speaker, Dr. Eric Huang, Pharm. Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital.org/events 7 - 8:30 p.m. Speaker Series:James Albis, Senior Advisor to the DEEP Commissioner in Connecticut: "Climate Change In Greenwich: Are We Prepared." Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd., Ste 1. facebook.com/ events/686866761735829/ 7 - 9 p.m. Movies from Around the World: 'Colette' ('Those Happy Days'). Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426 7:30 - 9 p.m. Zen Group. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203637-1791 7:30 - 9 p.m. Greenwich Newcomers Club: Ladies Night Out at J House - meet at the bar for drinks, snacks and conversation. 1114 E. Putnam Ave. Look for the Greenwich Newcomers Club sign. Register. greenwichnewcomers.org FRIDAY, JULY 26 10 - 11 a.m. Qigong with Donna Bonte of Donna Bunte Whole Health. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $10$20. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org.

yourCOMMUNITYcalendar (continued) greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. 800-7332767. RedCrossBlood.org 12:30 p.m. Exhibition Highlights Tour - guided tours of the current exhibitions led by a Museum Docent. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., and Friday, 12:30 p.m.) 203-869-0376 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Marine Tank Animal Feeding. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tuesday and Friday, 2:302:45 p.m.) 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org SATURDAY, JULY 27 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. YWCA Greenwich and Jane Doe No More: Self-Defense Training class - for women and girls ages 12 and over. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-729-0245. janedoenomore.org 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2019 Summer Honey Harvest. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. All ages are welcome. Free with admission to the center grounds ($6 adults, $3 youth/seniors, free for National Audubon Society members). No RSVP required. 203-869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org/ events 12 p.m. Sand Blast 2019. Tod's Point Beach. Check in on the beach under the pavilion, and get a flag to mark your sculpture for judging. Rain date: Sunday, July 28, 1 p.m. For rain date information, call 203-861-6100. greenwichartscouncil.org/ Sand-Blast.html 2 - 4 p.m. ‘Bruce Creates’ Workshop: Master Copy - led by the

Museum’s new Artist in Residence. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org SUNDAY, JULY 28 1 - 3 p.m. ‘Bruce Creates’ Workshop: Master Copy - led by the Museum’s new Artist in Residence. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 3 p.m. Friends of Greenwich Point: Americana Family Jamboree concert. Greenwich Point Seaside Garden. In case of rain, head to First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. info@ friendsofgreenwichpoint.org friendsofgreenwichpoint.org 4 p.m. America¹s Boating Club of Greenwich: Annual Lobster Party. Greenwich Point Park, Clambake Area. $40/ person. RSVP by July 22. GreenwichSquadron@ gmail.com. greenwichsps. wordpress.com 7:15 p.m. Sunday Night Concert Series: Sound Beach Community Band. Binney Park, Sound Beach Ave. greenwichct.gov SATURDAY, AUG. 24 Rago Unreserved Auction Session One. Catalog online Aug. 2; Exhibition begins Aug. 17. Main Gallery: 333 North Main St., Lambertville, N.J. Also, Aug. 25. In an unreserved auction, the high bid, whatever it might be, wins the day. ragoarts.com/ auctions/2019/08/24/ragounreserved/info AA MEETINGS Monday 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

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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

Thursday 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Noon AFG. St. Catherine of Siena Church - Room 101, school building, 4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661. al-anon.org/ al-anon-meetings

12 - 1 p.m. AA Meeting - "Getting It Together Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 7 - 8 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 & 12 Group." Christ Church Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Friday 12 p.m. AA Meeting - "AA Friday." Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2395 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Friday Night Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Sunday 1 - 2 p.m. AA Meeting - "Brunch Bunch Group." Greenwich Hospital - Behind Cafeteria, 5 Perryridge Rd. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-863-3000 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Sunday Afternoon Group." St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-637-2447 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 &12 Group." Christ Church Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and

8 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Night AFG. Greenwich Hospital's Watson Pavilion; cafeteria's meeting room, 5 Perryridge Rd. 203-863-3000 Saturday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Al-Anon Newcomers. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791 10 - 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791 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

OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS FRIDAY, JULY 19 2 p.m. Friday Flicks: 'Zathura'. Ages 6 and up. Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, 3rd floor Auditorium, One Public Library Pl., Stamford. Free. 203-351-8231. fergusonlibrary.org 7 - 9 p.m. Cladies Night: Sip & Spin Wheel Class. $50 (includes clay and firing). Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, N.Y. Register. 914937-2047. clayartcenter.org 7:30 p.m. Curtainn Call: 'Much Ado About Nothing'. The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Also, July 20 and 21. Free.

203-329-8207. curtaincallinc. com SATURDAY, JULY 20 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stamford Downtown Farmers Market Opens. Prospect Street at Latham Park (Bedford Street) in Stamford Downtown. Saturdays, through Oct. 26. stamforddowntown.com SUNDAY, JULY 21 1:45 - 3:30 p.m. World Affairs Forum Presentation: Amy Chua, John M. Duff Professor of Law at Yale Law School: "Political Tribes." Ferguson Library, 1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford. Free to members - $20 Public. RSVP. 203-356-0340. info@ worldaffairsforum.org

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ONGOING Register now for Summer Robotics Workshops on June 25 & 26: Ozobot Robotics, 2 - 3 p.m., for kids entering grades 1 & 2; EV3 Mindstorm Robotics, 3:30 - 5 p.m., for kids entering grades 3, 4 & 5. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Registration by lottery, limit of 14 per session. 203-6371066. perrotlibrary.org Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the winter season - offering youth and adult programs. Programs include indoor recreational soccer, dance, drama, art, fitness and more. 203-637-3659. office@ myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org Volunteer Transcribers. The Greenwich Historical Society is seeking volunteers to join a team of volunteer transcribers working from home to use voice dictation to digitize handwritten Town records. This will reveal much new information about early Town meetings, land records before the American Revolution and wills, deeds, and genealogy that have never been accessed before. CT1640@gmail.com The Greenwich Historical Society is looking for a volunteer to manage their 'This Place Matters Photo Contest', a town-wide celebration of what makes Greenwich special. The volunteer will accept digital photos via email, organize them, correspond with the photographers, create a spreadsheet of entries and check the quality of the submissions. The contest runs early May-early July. 203-869-6899. shealy@ greenwichhistory.org

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THROUGH JULY 19 The Art Society of Old Greenwich Open Juried Art Show. Bendheim Gallery, Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends, 12 to 4 p.m. Free. artsocietyoldgreenwich@ gmail.com. asogct.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY: BOB CAPAZZO, KRISTIN HYNES & MARSIN MOGIELSKI

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NOTICE TO PAY TAX The Tax Collector of the Town of Greenwich hereby gives notice that Real Estate First Half, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle, Sewer System Maintenance and Improvement tax on the Grand List of October 1, 2018 of the Town of Greenwich is due and payable July 1, 2019 and may be paid during the month of July without penalty. Tax is delinquent if not paid by August 1, 2019 and subject to interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month (a partial month is considered a full month CGS 12-145) from the due date of

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Perrot Memorial Library's Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2019. For every book you read (or audiobook or e-book), you will be entered for a chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant. Sign up at the Adult Circulation Desk, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Through Labor Day. 203-637-1066. perrotlibrary.org

or at the Tax Collector Office, Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Connecticut from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tax may be paid online at www.greenwichct.gov. A convenience fee is charged by the provider for this service. Tax bills were mailed on June 25, 2019. Tax bills are issued in the name of owner of record. Notify the Tax Collector office if you do not receive a bill. Failure to receive a bill does not exempt you from liability (CGS 12-146). Howard Richman Tax Collector Greenwich, Connecticut 203-622-7891

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Perfectly Polite Bridge By Frank Crocker “Bridge is essentially a social game, but unfortunately it attracts a substantial number of antisocial people.” ~ Alan Truscott Bridge Tips, Topics, and Trivia A primary cause of antisocial behavior in Bridge is the desire to win. Winning is an admirable goal and of course the purpose of the game. However, it is just a game. Some players want to play Bridge for fun and social enjoyment. Fear of bidding incorrectly or fear of not making a contract has caused many a Beginner to stop playing. Reprimand, contempt, or ridicule by their partner or opponents are big turnoffs. If Bridge players truly reflect on the effort, skill, and luck it takes to win, and recall the many mistakes they personally made on their way to be a better player, it may help temper their reaction to other’s mistakes. The speed of play is another contentious issue. Speed of play in Bridge is called “tempo.” Beginning players feel pressure (real or imagined) to bid and play the cards quickly and

this detracts from their enjoyment of the game. Experienced players try to get opponents to play at a tempo that is uncomfortable for Beginners. Regardless, the tempo tests the patience of Bridge players (LOL especially when the slow player is not their partner). What to do? Find a friendly game and take all the time you need! The average playing time for a hand of Bridge is about 7 and 1/2 minutes. As player confidence increases so will the tempo of play. Simply playing more relaxed Bridge and practicing online will help. A Google search regarding “slow play in Bridge” provided a response by Radu Zoran, Bridge player. She wrote the following on May 22, 2013. “Fulvio Fantoni, currently ranked #1 player in the world, is also considered one of the slowest players.” LOL - So do not fret being a slow player, you are in good company. However, please note, Fulvio is currently banned from play by the ACBL for cheating, not for playing slowly! Do Not Give Up! Playing is Worth The Effort

Look for players and games that are friendly. Those who stop playing Bridge because of rude players will not experience the pleasure of: executing a perfect finesse making a contract by using the length of your suit and the fun making your two of spades a winning card ruffing an opponent’s Ace promoting a lowly Jack to be a winner bidding and making a Grand Slam Bridge actually builds self-esteem and confidence. Playing Bridge provides many small triumphs and coups that provide personal satisfaction as you improve your game. One Final Plea for Politeness There are even more important reasons for you, your partner, and opponents to be polite when you bid and play your cards! Date: Location: AKA: Deaths:

Bridge Murder Case September 29, 1929 Kansas City, Missouri Bridge Table Murder case John G. Bennett

Accused: Myrtle Adkins Bennett Charges: Murder Verdict: Not guilty Description: Myrtle killed her husband John with gunshots after he slapped her in front of the guests. In September 1929, Myrtle insulted her husband for going down two in a 4 spade contract. She thought he played very poorly. He reached across the table and slapped her. Myrtle got a gun and shot at her husband two times through the bathroom door. She missed. As he tried to walk past her and leave the house, she shot him twice in the back. He stumbled to a nearby chair and died. It is never a good idea to belittle your partner in Bridge and absurd to strike someone over a bridge error. Myrtle died in 1992 and left $1 million+ dollars to her husband’s heirs. She was quoted as saying to her cousin, Carolyn Scruggs, “Well my dear, it was a great tragedy and a great mistake." Scruggs stammered, “I guess I want you to know that I understand it.” Myrtle replied, “No, my dear, you don’t understand it.”!

Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Perfectly Polite Bridge Results 9:45 AM Duplicate Bridge

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First Place North/South Winners: Rex Brown & John Friel First Place East/West Winners: Dean Goss & Betty Johnson Second Place North/South: Priscilla Lauridsen & Betty Steinberg Second Place East/West: Jeanne Harris & Bill Harris Table Winners:

First Place North/South: Anne Thaxter & Marie Weigl First Place East/West: Teresa O’Neil & Joel Rein Second Place North/South: Rex Brown & John Friel Second Place East/West: Dean Goss & Betty Johnson Table Winners:

Table One: Rex Brown & John Friel Table Two: Priscilla Lauridsen & Betty Steinberg Table Three: Leslie Vandermeer & Marc Vandermeer Table Four: Claudia Ridberg & Jean Weizhengshen

Table One: Rex Brown & John Friel Table Two: Anne Thaxter & Marie Weigl Table Three: Felice Robinov & Debbie Simon

Getting Their Pink On for Breast Cancer Research By Paul Silverfarb Steven Caldwell and the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company are doing what they love to do. And that is helping the Greenwich community any way they can. After successfully raising awareness for Autism over the past several years, the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company will add to its repertoire and look to raise funds for breast cancer research and awareness. “Just like with the Autism awareness that we jumped on board with, I saw this and thought what’s a better way to do the same thing and get the community involved by spreading the word about awareness for breast cancer,” Caldwell said. “It seems like everybody knows one person or another who has

been affected by breast cancer. It’s another campaign that we wanted to get involved with. We wanted to get attention within the community to help the fight against breast cancer and to support breast cancer research in general.” While Caldwell, a lieutenant with the GVFC, made up T-shirts for purchase to help spread the word and raise money for Autism research in the past, he’s doing things a little different for the breast cancer awareness drive. Caldwell is using the fire company’s patch that is on their shoulder pads. He turned them pink for breast cancer awareness and added a pink ribbon on them. The cost for the patch is $10.

GLT Picnic Wednesday, July 24 @ 5:30-7:30 pm Rain Date: Thursday, July 25 Greenwich Land Trust Members are invited to a fun summer evening at the Mueller Preserve with live music by Jay & Ray, sweet refreshments, and plenty of space for running and playing games. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinner! Sign up: sophie@gltrust.org Not a member yet? There is still time to join and take advantage of the many GLT member benefits offered throughout the year.

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“ These a re specia l ed ition pi n k Glenv i l le Volunteer Fire Company shoulder patches that have been designed in the color pink and have a ribbon to support the fight against breast cancer,” Caldwell said. Obtaining one of these special patches is quite easy. Anybody can reach out to the Glenville fire house or any of the volunteers from the GVFC. In addition, people can contact the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company through their social media platforms, emailing Caldwell at scaldwell@glenvillefire.org or calling 203-532-9909. For Caldwell, doing this kind of community service is quite important, as the fire company is in the Greenwich community and most of the people in

the fire house are from Greenwich. “It’s great when you can be involved in the community,” Caldwell said. “We are a part of the community. All the volunteers live in Greenwich and the majority of them work in Greenwich. We serve the Town of Greenwich by giving our time back to the town by responding to calls and doing whatever we can. To get involved in something like this is just the cherry on top.” All proceeds from the sales of the patches go directly to benefit breast cancer research. Sales for the special edition patches are currently underway and will run through the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or whenever the patches sell out.

Astrology For Week of July 21, 2019

CANCER 22 June-23 July You may feel that a partner or colleague is behaving selfishly but don’t over-react. With Venus, planet of relationships, at odds with obsessive Pluto they’re looking for someone to take their aggression out on. Don’t let that someone be you.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan Your emotions will be intense this week as the Sun moves into the most passionate sector of your solar chart. One person in particular may be the focus of your obsession: hopefully it’s an obsession of love and not the reverse.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug Your workload will grow dramatically after the Sun enters your sign on Tuesday, not because there is more to do but because you’ll delight in making things harder for yourself. Play the martyr if you wish but don’t expect anyone to take notice.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb There’s no point in living in the past. What’s done is done and can’t be undone, no matter how hard you try to rewrite the script. It would help if you stop dwelling on your mistakes and focus on your successes instead. There are plenty of them.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Tackle a tricky task with confidence this week and you will not only enjoy it but impress a great many people. Just be careful that in your keenness to exhibit what you know you don’t come over as pompous or opinionated. No one likes a wise guy.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March You are about to be caught between rival factions. You don’t really want to support either but they seem to want your endorsement. Whatever you decide to do, don’t antagonise both sides, because then they may join forces against you.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Appearances can be deceptive so don’t jump to conclusions just because you don’t like the way a person looks or acts. A tricky Venus-Pluto aspect suggests they may be down on their luck or ill at ease socially. Anyway, since when have you been perfect?

ARIES 21 March-20 April If your ideas have merit, your opinions are valid and your arguments sound, you’ll be respected and admired this week. But if you don’t really believe what you’re saying expect a rough ride. Not everyone is as easily fooled as you might like them to be.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov Your ideas may be good, even brilliant, but what counts now is that you find ways to make them pay. That shouldn’t be hard but some people will oppose your suggestions however good they are. Those are the people you’d do well to avoid.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May You’ve been making a lot of noise about what you can do now it’s time to deliver. It should not be difficult if you keep your head and don’t try to impose your will on others. However big and tough you are there’s always someone bigger and tougher.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec A challenging aspect across the financial axis of your chart means you must be very careful with cash, investments and other commercial matters. Above all, don’t be pushed into anything you’re not 100 percent sure about.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June You could easily get upset over a trivial issue this week, just because the Sun alongside Mars in Leo will make minor details look more important than they are. Before you say anything that could cause friction ask advice from a third party.

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Suzanne Kowalski

Suzanne Jouret Kowalsk i died peacef ully at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vt. on June 27, 2019 at the age of 82. Known as 'Sue', she is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Lee Kowalski; her daughter Suzy and son-in-law John Kjorlien of Greenwich, CT and their children, Caroline, Andrew, and Jamie Kjorlien. Sue is also survived by her son, Rich and daughter-in-law Robin Haynsworth of Burlington, Vermont and their children Jack, Katie, Peter and Libby Kowalski. Sue's surviving sisters are Elizabeth-A nn A ngel, Jeanne Carlucci, married to Angelo Carlucci and Ellen Jouret-Epstein, married to Martin Epstein. Born on April 18, 1937 in Port Chester, N.Y., to Carmella Gregory and George Edward Jouret, Sue graduated from Lasell Junior College and The Katherine Gibbs School. A resident of Greenwich, CT, Sue later moved to Riverside, where she raised her family and enjoyed many friendships. She was an active member of the Riverside Yacht Club, spending summers with family, enjoying sailing and tennis. Sue was a longstanding volunteer in the Greenwich School System, and a 15-year volunteer for the American Red Cross. A member and volunteer of the Greenwich Historical Society, Sue participated in their Oral History Project. Her work is on record at the Greenwich Library, part of which includes an interview of her father, known to many as "Bud" Jouret. In the 1980's, Sue and Lee spent much of their free time in Woodstock, Vt. Woodstock later became their p e r m a ne nt r e side nc e a nd home to ma ny close f r iends. It was i n Woodstock that Sue pursued her lifelong passion for painting. Her interest in plein air painting took hold during these years, where she painted prolif ically and attended workshops throughout Vermont and New England. She also enjoyed several inspirational painting tours in France. She entered her work in many juried shows around Vermont and was proud to receive the Northern Vermont Artist Association's Alden Bryan Award for Traditional "Objective" Landscape in Oil. Upon moving to South Burlington, Vt. in 2004, Sue became active in the community, volunteering at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Shelburne Farms and the Shelburne Museum as a docent and demonstrator in the Fiber Arts Department. She enjoyed golf ing w ith friends and family at Vermont National, where she chatted her way around the course, more interested in the lives of her golfing partners than her score. Sue was a member of the Essex Art League and also enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild. Her varied and colorful collection of unique rugs were entered in many shows and are cherished by her family. Most i mp or t a nt ly, Sue w a s a devoted grandmother to her seven grandchildren. With them, she shared the importance of family, her sense of humor, her pursuit of her varied passions and her love of the all the simplicity and beauty that Vermont added to her life. In lieu of f lowers, please make don at ion s to: T he Un ive r sit y of Vermont Medical Center's Breast Care Center. Funeral and burial services will be private.

Dorothy Rogers

Dorothy Jo (Dede) Rogers died instantly when she was struck by a car in Huntington Beach, Calif. on March 9, 2019. She was born July 8, 1958 in Greenwich, CT to Dorothy Dannemiller Rogers-Abbey, Santa Fe artist, gallerist, and writer, and the late Robert D. Rogers, Pres. of Rogers and Rogers, Inc., New York financial consultants, and Greenwich State Legislator, 1969 to 1973. Dede was the stepdaughter of the late Shirl C. Abbey, Santa Fe.

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She leaves a son, Troy David Smith, Jr., his stepparents, Sharon and Jim Coffey, her sister, Laurie Rogers Myer (Colin) of Durham, N.C., Charlotte, Luke, Gus and fiance Elizabeth Allen, three brothers, Bill (Sarah Morrison) Chicago, Bob (Barbara Fassuliotis) Cranbury, N.J., Will, Ginny and Ally; Tim Rogers (Yvette Fields) Santa Fe, Amelia, Nick and Clare and 32 first cousins. A second marriage to Charles Mickey ended in divorce. Tragically, Dede was mentally ill and homeless. She received extensive treatment, with little success. Her illness became graphically evident when she burned our family home to the ground on Sept. 6, 1980 at age 22. After the f ire, as her mother, I met with Dr. Robert Daly, Bridgeport, (The Deinstitutionalization of Mental Hospitals in the United States). He said that Dede's future life would be most difficult because of the closure of ment a l hospit a l s , i nade q uate replacement facilities and prohibitively expensive private hospitals. Dede w a s d iag no s e d a s bi-p ola r w it h schizophrenic tendencies. Travelers Insurance covered a year's stay at Highland Hospital, Asheville, N.C. Unfortunately, after this intensive therapy, Dede was released to the wide, wide world with no halfway house or transition plan. She had spent a year in jail for the arson prior to her hospitalization. Thus began a life of homelessness and jail. She married and Troy was born, 1983. Divorce followed. Troy was raised by his paternal aunt and uncle, Sharon and Jim Coffey. A second marriage to Charles Mickey ended in divorce. As a young teenager, Dede loved animals: her Icelandic pony, Jude; cat, Tuxy and the family dogs, Lucy and Augie. She was the anchor kid on a relay swim team that set county records. She loved reading and art. Her huge "Leopard with Yellow Spots" hung in our kitchen gallery. Typically of the mentally ill, Dede self-medicated with alcohol and drugs. As a mother and responsible citizen, I write this obituary to make mental illness a reality in all of our lives, and advocate for an expansive treatment program, now sadly inadequate. The mentally ill person and loved ones tragically have to deal with stigma: individuals are "crazy" as well as their family having "crazy" genes. Mental illness is as real as diabetes or heart disease. It is a disease of the brain that can be treated with public awareness, understanding, and proven medical practice. Mental illness, in one form or another, affects 1 in 5 Americans. A f ter a r obu st ment a l he a lt h plan under President Carter in 1980, P resident Reaga n close d a l most all mental hospitals, creating our homeless. They were on the streets in droves to fend for themselves as they are doing today. "Jails have become society's primary mental institutions, though few have the funding or expertise to carry out that role properly," New York author and columnist Heather MacDonald wrote in the City Journal. By 2010, there were "43,000 psychiatric beds in the United States, or about 14 beds per 100,000 people – the same ratio as in 1850" wrote Deanna Pan in Mother Jones. M e nt a l i l l n e s s a f fe c te d s u c h luminaries as Churchill, Hemingway, Newton, Tolstoy, O'Neill, Lincoln, Van Gogh and Beethoven. Typical to the illness, it manifests itself in extremely creative human beings. A July 20 Memorial is planned. If you wish, gifts may be sent to NAMI Santa Fe (National Alliance on Mental Illness) P.O. Box 6423, Santa Fe, NM 87502, namisantafe.org/donate_now/ or to your charity of choice.

of wife, mother and grandmother, and her family was blessed to have been the object of such devotion. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Zack, cherished sons, Thomas F. Zack (Ad r ien ne), Ch r istopher Zack (Kathryn) and Timothy Zack (Michelle), and loving grandchildren, Rachel, Nathan, Ethan, Owen, Julia and Jenevieve. Jackie is also survived by her dear sister, Sandi Wicina (Robert) and brother in law, Edward Zack (Liza), as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Family and friends gathered on July 17 at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich. A Funeral Mass was held July 18 at St. John Church in Darien followed by private committal. Memorial donations can be sent to either the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, jdrf.org or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Foundation, stjude.org

Pasquale Gatto

Pasquale Gatto, of Greenwich, CT was called to the Lord Wednesday, July 10, surrounded by his family. He was 98. Pasquale was among those bravest who answered the call to duty in WWII. He was the epitome of the Greatest Generation. He was born in Greenwich on May 5, 1921 to Francesco and Josephine (nee Lupo) Gatto. He was a graduate of Hamilton Avenue and Greenwich High School '39. He served with the 1st Army during WWII as anti-aircraft gunnery corporal and with B, 639 Anti- Aircraft Battery Batallion. He was awarded 4 battle stars fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes Forest, witnessed the fall of the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, and served as an MP during the occupation of Berlin. He was a decorated combat veteran most proud of his Victory Medals: Europe African-Middle East and American Campaign. After a distinguished military career, he returned home and worked for the United States Post Office for 42 years. It was there he met his beloved wife Alma (nee Tackman). She predeceased him in 1969. Pasquale never stopped serving his community. He served St. Roch's church in many capacities including altar boy, lectern, usher for over 40 years, president of the St. Roch’s Men’s Club, and regularly volunteered at the St. Roch feast. A l ov i n g f a t h e r, P a s q u a l e i s su r v ived by h is ch i ld ren, Fra n k (wife Cynthia) Gatto and Carolyn (husband Kevin) O'Neall. He was also the devoted grandfather of Frank, Matthew, Katie and Kelley and recently the great-grandfather of Nika Gatto. He was predeceased by his sisters, Rose Thompson and Mildred Gatto. Family and friends gathered on July 14. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 15 at St. Roch’s R.C. Church followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu f lowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to St. Roch’s R. C. Church.

Robert Bartlett

Jacqueline Zack Jacqueline Zack, of R iverside, passed away July 12, 2019, at age 74. She was born on June 2, 1945 in Port Chester to Frank and Sarah Crupi. Jack ie was a graduate of Berk ley Business School and had a career as an office administrator in the medical field. Prior to that, she worked in graphic design for IBM. Jackie was an active member of the St. John Church choir in Darien, CT for 45 years. She was also an avid performer and enjoyed many years of singing and acting with the St. Paul’s Players, Troupers Light Opera Company, Theatre Genesius, and was a founding member and former director of the Holly Hill Tones. Wel l k now n for her del icious culinary treats, Jackie, a published cook, delighted friends and family across the nation with her cooking and baking for decades. Jackie was a dutiful caregiver and always tended to her large family in times of need. Her most cherished role, however, was that

Robert G. Bartlett passed away peacefully at his home in Greenwich CT. surrounded by family on July 10, 2019 at the age of 81. He was born in Stamford CT. and was a lifelong resident of the Stamford/Greenwich area. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Florence Bartlett and Children Barbara Bartlett, Jackie Ceci ( Joe), Kim Intrieri (Larry), Robert Bartlett Jr., Karen Maquire (Joe), and George Bartlett (Jasmine). He is also survived by seven grandchildren (Lauren, Larry, Michael, Joseph B., Madeline, Hannah, Joseph M.) and his siblings Richard Bartlett, Patricia Crolla and Marie Bundock. He was predeceased by his parents George and Dorothy Bartlett and sister Joanne Pucci. B o b w a s a h a r d wo r k i n g a n d devoted family man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid

gardener, cook and animal lover with a passion for dogs and horses. Bob will be fondly remembered for his offthe-cuff sense of humor, as well as his enthusiasm for classic country music and western movies. The family will be honoring his life privately. In lieu of f lowers memorial donations can be made to the Parkinson's and Diabetes research foundations.

Gay Baer Gay Windisch Baer, 85, of Amelia Island, Fla. died July 5, 2019. She was the oldest daughter of Frederick Charles Windisch and Helen Baker Windisch Meyer of Greenwich, CT. Gay was born May 18, 1934 in New York City, grew up in Greenwich, moved to Philadelphia in 1955, and then to Amelia Island full time in 2011. She attended the Greenwich Country Day School, Milton Academy, Vassar College, and Columbia University. Gaysie was an avid, lifelong tennis player and was often asked to be the fourth in men's doubles matches due to her strong game. She also enjoyed traveling the world, fishing, sailing, golf and cheering for her favorite sports teams, including the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, ever y thing U VA, and her children's and grandchildren's teams. Gaysie loved history and holidays, mak ing July 4th a special day to celebrate. She is survived by three children, Katrina F. Sherrerd (David Smith), Lisa Sherrerd Barker (Robert), and William D. Sherrerd IV (Karen), sister Helen Windisch Hall, stepchildren Anne Clarke, William G. Baer III, Letitia Dalton, and Daniel Baer, and grandchildren William S. Barker, A l e x a n d r a W. B a r k e r, D a v i d F. Sherrerd-Smith, William W. SherrerdSmith, Devon L. Sherrerd, Lila S. Barker and Carina Smith Severance (Ryan). She was predeceased by two husbands, William D. Sherrerd III and William G. Baer II, as well as her parents and her sister, Katrina Windisch Cooper. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a school or charity of your choice.

Thomas Rodda Thomas Douglas Rodda, a longtime resident of Greenwich, died on July 4 surrounded by his beloved wife Catherine and his four children. He was the son of Douglas and Ida Rodda. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Catherine, and his children, Thomas Douglas Rodda, Jr. (Sharon), Christine Rodda McKay, Eugene T. Rodda (Patricia), Julia Anne Rodda Hawkins (Jay), nine grandchildren and five great-granddaughters. He joined the Marine Corps in 1953, and married his wife Catherine in a Marine chapel in Santa Ana, California. He served his tour in the Korean War, then attended King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Tom graduated from Loyola: Stritch School of Medicine and trained at Columbia School of Medicine. He interned at the Greenwich Hospital and did his residency at Columbia University, where he later returned to teach. He was chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Greenwich Hospital f r om 198 6 to 2 0 0 3 . He r e c eive d Emeritus status upon retirement, and continued to volunteer at Americares. Among his numerous professional memberships was the International Societ y of Pa rapleg ia, New York Society of Medicine, North American Arthroscopy Association, and Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie. Tom w a s a pi lot a nd a n av id traveler. He was a member of the Field Club, Round Hill Club, Lyford Cay, Coral Beach and Tennis Club, and a longtime resident of the Mill Reef Club. Funeral mass and interment will be private. Ta Famille t'aime. In lieu of f lowers, donations may be made to Parkinson's Disease Research at parkinson.org

Scott Lawson

Lawson. Scott relocated with his family at a young age to the USA, he attended school at RCDS, Windward School, Sailsbury School and graduated from Greenwich High School. Scott was an outstanding athlete with great success in many sports, his passions were ice hockey, soccer, snow and water skiing. Scott was a huge New York Rangers fan and with his recent relocation back to London a part-time Chelsea and Crystal Palace soccer fan. Scott is survived by his father, Duncan Lawson, his brother Ross Lawson and sister Emma Lawson and his grandmother Sally Lawson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Lawson, brother Callum Lawson as well as g randparents Donald Lawson and Iain and Jean Campbell. All who had a huge impact and influence on his life. An informal reception to "Celebrate the life of Scott Lawson" was held on July 13 at the Tomes Higgins House, Greenwich.

Elizabeth Kopyscinski

Elizabeth A nn Kopyscinsk i, 74, passed away on June 2, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. of complications related to Alzheimer's Disease. Liz was born in Springfield, Mass. and predeceased by her mother, Alice Kopyscinski. She is sur v ived by her lov ing children Tanya Davies of Oak Park, Calif., Jenny Burnside and her husband Jason of Huntersville, N.C. and David Edelson of Brasilia, Brazil, her adoring grandchildren Teegan, Teyla, Jake and Bella, her brother Steven Kopyscinski and his wife Sue and many nieces and nephews. Liz moved to Old Greenwich in 1977 and remained in the Connecticut area until 2015 when she moved to North Caroline. She was an active member of the community where she established many cherished friendships, owned "A Touch of New England" calligraphy b u s i n e s s , w a s t h e c o - ow n e r o f 06830Gifts, and led ad sales at WGCH in Greenwich up until her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2018. A celebration of Elizabeth's life was held July 14 at Leo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Elizabeth's honor to: Memory Center Charlotte, 300 Billingsley Rd., Suite 108 Charlotte, NC.

Sandra Kelly Sandra Elaine Kelly, formerly of Greenwich, passed away on June 2, 2019 after a short illness. She was born on Sept. 22, 1947 to Alfred and Ruth Jensen who predeceased her. Sandra grew up in New Paltz, N.Y., graduating from New Paltz High School in 1965. She then went on to graduate from Vassar Brothers Hospital School of Nursing in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 1967. Her degree in nursing brought her to Greenwich where she enjoyed a 30year career as an Emergency Room Nurse at Greenwich Hospital before retiring and moving to Pennsylvania. Sandra is survived by her two sons, Timothy and Daniel, her daughterin-law Mega n Kelly, her beloved grandchildren Calder, Campbell, and Evelyn, and sisters Carolyn McGrath (Tom) and Barbara Jensen. Per her wishes, there were no services

Rebecca DiBlasi Rebecca G. DiBlasi was born on Dec. 17, 1964 and passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Rebecca was a resident of Greenwich, CT at the time of passing. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life took place Friday, July 12 at Abilis, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in her name to Abilis, 50 Glenville Street Greenwich, CT 06807 (abilis.us)

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On Faith Feature

Racism is a Plague Wherever It Raises Its Head By Marek P. Zabriskie

When NBC news anchor John Chancellor retired in 1993, a reporter asked him what was the most memorable moment in his 43 years of reporting. Chancellor didn’t describe covering Vietnam, Watergate or the Kennedy assassinations. Instead, he recounted an incident that occurred at the 1964 Republican National Convention. There were few black delegates on the convention floor that year. The nominee was Barry Goldwater, who opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The few black Republicans who were present opposed Goldwater. Chancellor stumbled upon an older African-American man toward the back of the assembly hall who was holding onto a pillar. The man was weeping. Ch a nc el lor c ou ld he a r t he m a n

mumbling beneath tearful heaves, “All my life…all my life.” At first, the newsman thought that the man had fallen. But when he learned closer, Chancellor saw that the man’s sport coat was riddled with cigarette burn holes. A racist delegate decided to use the older African-American as his personal ashtray. Adding to insult to cruelty, other delegates had joined him. “The pain and the anguish on that man’s face is something I will go to the grave remembering,” said Chancellor. In four decades of reporting news from around the world, it was the image of one African-American’s anguished face that endured. Jackie Robinson, the great athlete t u r ned activ ist, at tended t he sa me convention. Robinson heard racial epithets hurled from various southern white delegates. He said, “I now believe I know how it felt to be a Jew in Hitler’s Germany.” Writer Joseph Campbell says that compassion is the emotion that connects us with other people. Each of the great religions of the world is built around the concept of overcoming human suffering with compassion, whether it be Moses in the Wilderness, Jesus on the cross, Buddha under the Bo Tree or Mohammad in his cave. In his most famous story, the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches that compassion is the essence of religious life.

Compassion motivates us to reach out to those in need. Remember that wonder f u l l i ne f rom contempora r y literature uttered by Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire: “I have always been dependent on the k indness of strangers.” Most of us have known the kindness of strangers as well as the kindness of friends, family and colleagues. The truth is that each of us has a great capacity to care, to be compassionate, to be present, to listen, hear and receive. If we can exercise compassion, God can work miracles. Privilege, ease or perceived selfsuperiority impede this oneness, especially when the life of the other person is understood to be of less value. Those with the most social power often tune out those with the least social power. Those who overestimate their own specialness are particularly susceptible to disregarding the value and dignity of others. Racism and slavery are the original sins of America. The Declaration of Independence boldly states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Of course, these words were penned by Thomas Jefferson, a slaveowner who died an old man still owning slaves. It took our nation 87 years after its founding to rid legal slavery from its life. Even after slavery was abolished, something close to it continued on for decades. In the South slavery simply took

on a new form of sharecroppers kept so poor and in such debt that their families were torn apart and their lives were utterly controlled. Other sharecroppers came north where they encountered segregation, inferior schools and inadequate wages. Recall the beat dow n A f rican American woman in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, living without hope, says to her sister, “Just look at you, you poor, you woman, you black, why child, you nothing at all.” This past Sunday the President of the United States attacked four progressive members of Congress, saying that they should “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.” Three of the four were born in the United States, and the fourth is a duly naturalized citizen. All, however, are women of color. These words are too close by far that of a racist or a white supremacist and misogynist for me. I expect more dignified discourse from the President of the United States. It’s deeply concerning. In response to political tensions erupting in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1950s and 1960s, a biracial Community Affairs Committee was formed in 1969. It has met weekly for decades at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute so that business, civic and religious leaders could discuss community concerns. Thirty years after they began, they introduced the

Birmingham Pledge: I believe that every person has worth as an individual. I believe that every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of race and color. I believe that every thought and every act of racial prejudice is harmful; if it is my thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as to others. Therefore, from this day forward I will strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions. I will discourage racial prejudice by others at every opportunity. I will treat all people with dignity and respect; and I will strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the world will be a better place because of my effort. What drives Black Lives Matter and similar movements? It could be that all-too-common experience that too many black people encounter and John Chancellor witnessed and took with him to the grave, “All my life…all my life.” Barry Goldwater, the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, said, “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no voice; and moderation in the pursuit of justice is not virtue.” Don’t be silent and stand safely on the sidelines when racism raises its head. By the Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie Rector of Christ Church Greenwich

Worship & Events Calendar 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, 10am-1pm. July 24: Summer Pulpit Series with Pastor Sergio Freitas, 7-9pm. BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com

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. St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com

Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: Wed: Bible Study 7:30pm. 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am - Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Mass). Greenwich Baptist Church Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer 10 Indian Rock Ln; Group (Spanish) Fri 8pm. 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; First Church of Christ, Scientist Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. www.christiansciencect.org/ Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s greenwich Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am. Service and Sunday School 10:30am CATHOLIC Wed. Service 7:30pm. Childcare. Sacred Heart Church COMMUNITY 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730 First Church of Round Hill Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 464 Round Hill Rd.; 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am 203-629-3876 Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm. www.firstchurchofroundhill.com St. Agnes Church Greenwich Service: Sundays 10am Holy 247 Stanwich Rd.; Communion: first Sun every month. 203-869-5396 Round Hill Community Church www.stagnesrc.org 395 Round Hill Rd.; Mass: Mon 9am, Sat 4pm (Winter 203-869-1091 only), Sun: 8:30 & 10am. Through www.roundhillcommunitychurch. July 29: Summer Music and Arts org Camp, 9-11:30am, schuleofmusic. Service & Church School: Sun 10am com/event s /summer- music(childcare available) followed by programs Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation St. Catherine of Siena Church Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. 4 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-3661 CONGREGATIONAL www.stcath.org The First Congregational Church Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am and 5:15pm, Sat 108 Sound Beach Ave; 7am, Sun 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; 203-637-1791 Vigil: Sat 5pm; Holy Day 7am, 12:10 www.fccog.org and 5:15pm (Vigil). Confessions Sat 3pm. Meditation Group Thu 7pm. Regular Worship and Church Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st First Fri of month. Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book St. Mary Church Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am. 178 Greenwich Ave.; Through Sept. 1: Beach Services, 203-869-9393 Sundays, 8-9am, open to all www.stmarygreenwich.org resident or not (If you don’t have Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat a beach pass, let the gatekeeper 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and know that you are there for First 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm Congregational Church’s service). (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. July 19: KONA Shaved Ice Truck, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 11:30am-1pm, Parking Lot. July Mon 11am-12pm. Walking With 22: NIA Class - Andrea Woodman Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Instructor, 5:15-6:15pm, Daniels Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:30-6pm, Center. Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. North Greenwich Congregational St. Michael the Archangel 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.northgreenwichchurch.org www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat first Sunday of month. 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, Second Congregational Church 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 139 E Putnam Ave.; 7pm. July 24: Adoration, 9:30am203-869-9311 8pm. www.2cc.org St. Timothy Chapel Family-friendly Evensong Service,

every Sat 5pm. Summer Sunday 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Services, 8:15 & 9:30am, Chapel. Shabbat Services two Fridays a month. EPISCOPAL Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-8612432 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

Sunday Worship - May 18-Sept 15: Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 8am; Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 10am; Compline & Commuion, 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: Exploration Series, Youth Formation & Church School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am. July 20: Join members of the Vestry as they meet at the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to help sort food donations, 10am12pm, sign up. July 27: Christ Church Men's Event (off site), 8am, 203-869-6600, akryzak@ christchurchgreenwich.org. 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. 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. July 20: Midsummer in the Meadow cook out, lawn games, campfire, 5:30pm, bring tents for an optional camping in the meadow; simple morning prayer on July 21, 7:15am, RSVP to Holden Sibley at sibleyh@yahoo.com. St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-6372262 www.saintsaviours.org

Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and childcare offered during 10am service.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org

METHODIST Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com

Worship & Sunday School: 10am. Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult First United Methodist Church Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. 59 E. Putnam Ave.; Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. 203-629-9584 Introduction to Judaism, Tue 7pm. www.fumcgreenwich.com Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am-12pm. Ongoing: Sun 10:30am with childcare. Blooming Babies Playgroup Bethel African Methodist (6months-2years), Tuesdays 9:30Episcopal 10:30am, $10 per class, register 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 at SGregoire@StamfordJCC. Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. org or 203-487-0944. July 21: 6pm. Fishing and BYO Picnic, RSVP to NONDENOMINATIONAL ParentsCircle@grs.org to receive the address. Dingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd.; Temple Sholom 203-629-5923 300 E. Putnam Ave.; www.dingletownchurch.org 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Service & Sunday School: Sundays Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 10:30am followed by coffee hour. 8:30am. Candle Lighting: Fri night. Holy Communion: first Sun of each Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun month. Sunday School 11am. 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Revive Church Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich July 23: Lunch 'n Learn Summer (Old Greenwich Civic Center) Series, 12pm. July 26: Shabbat on www.myrevive.org the Sound, 5:30pm; Tot Shabbat Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and at Tod's Point, 5:30pm; Musical children’s ministry available. Kabbalat Shabbat Service at Tod's Stanwich Church Point, 6:30pm. 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 LUTHERAN www.stanwichchurch.org First Lutheran Church Sunday Services: Greenwich location 38 Field Point Rd.; (202 Taconic Rd.), 9 & 10:45am 203-869-0032 (June 9-Sept 2, 10am only); Stamford www.flcgreenwich.org location (579 Pacific St.), 6pm. July Service: Sun 10:30am followed 19: Student Small Groups, 6:30by coffee and fellowship. Wed: 9pm. July 26: S. Norwalk Meals education ages 3.5 & up 2:30- for BRM, 5:30-7:30pm, South 5:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran. Norwalk. July 28: Student Mets Game, 11:30am-5pm; Loving Well: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Steps in Caring for Loved Ones with 286 Delavan Ave.; Dementia or Aging Challenges, 203-531-8466 11:30am-1pm, 208 Charis House. Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30.

The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-6374615 www.albertsonchurch.org

Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life

Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org

Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s MiniChapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. Sundays through Sept. 1: Summer Worship at the Beach, 8:30am, Greenwich Point Seaside Garden. Sundays through Sept. 1: Summer Sunday School, during 10am worship, ages 3-13. July 24: First Families Summer Supper Club, 5pm, Greenwich Point Beach; Summer Read: Part II: Vampire Problems & Mastery. Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com

Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare provided. Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org

Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:30-11:30am. Mothers of Preschoolers 1st/3rd Wed of month 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels Sat 7:30-8:30am. July 23: Women's Summer Bible Study, 9-10am, all are welcome, skcurry_cmc@msm. com.

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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, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), 9:20am, register. July 25: Postnatal Mommy & Me Yoga, 11:30am, $20, 6 weeks to crawling, register. Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org

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FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019

By Paul R. Silverfarb

Something just seemed a little off for Greenwich resident Mozi Bici. The day started the same as it has for the past few years. He woke up, prepped for some 7-on-7 football and found his way to New Canaan High School. But that’s where the similarities ended for the recently graduated Greenwich High School football standout. A key cog to Big Red’s state championship run last year, Bici was in unfamiliar territory over the weekend when Greenwich High battled Suffield Academy. Instead of helping out Greenwich High, Bici, a post g raduate for Suf f ield this upcoming fall season, was now l i n i ng up aga i n st t he s a me flock of Cardinals that he called teammates. “It was just as much awkward as it was really fun, to be honest,” Bici said. “I got to play against some really good friends across from me. These are kids, like me, that bought into the program at Greenwich, and it was great to compete against them for something that meant something. It was actually funny because I think I actually heard ‘traitor’ on the sidelines and it cracked me up a little bit.” Bici was one of t he ma i n contributors to the Greenwich High School’s state championship run last season. In 12 games, Bici was a beast on the defensive side of the ball. He netted 59 solo tackles and assisted on 38. He also took home a dozen sacks, nabbed four fumble recoveries and found the end zone once. Now as a PG on Suffield, Bici had that chance to compete against the same team that he helped bring a state title to. “It was really weird,” Bici said. “I almost went to their sideline

several times. They didn’t want to play against me and would much rather have me on their side, which is a great feeling.” A key advantage for Bici could have been the fact he probably had the opportunity to know what play Greenwich was going to call, being that he is less than a year removed from the Greenwich High School program. However the key words were “could have” for Bici. “If I wanted to, I could have just looked at Coach Avery and known the play right there,” Bici said. “But I didn’t want to do that. I didn’t want to cheat myself. That’s not the way I play. But it is an advantage because I ran their offense and know exactly what they are doing and how they try and break down the defense.” W h i l e S u f f i e l d A c a d e my didn’t come away with a 7-on7 championship trophy, the nine members from the school fared quite well. “I think we did really well,” Bici said. “Everybody on Suffield i s a p l ay m a ke r a n d k n ow s how to play ball. They are just unbelievable. It’s different and I am starting to see how different Greenwich is by going to Suffield. It’s not different in a bad way at all. It’s just different. We only had nine players at the 7-on-7 and we were going both ways, while teams like Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan had 40 players at the tournament.” While teams like Big Red had the luxury of substituting players in and out of the game during the tourney, Suffield had its athletes playing both ways. And, while Bici said he was fine with that, he also stated the obvious…that the entire Suffield team was quite tiring. “It was exhausting,” Bici said. “I’m still sore and it was a couple of days ago. It was exhausting,

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Bici's Wild Weekend Starts Run With Suffield

Recent Greenwich High School standout Mozi Bici picks up the loose ball and nets the fumble recovery during Big Red's victory over New Canaan in the 2018 CIAC class LL championship game. This year, Bici will lace up the cleats for Suffield Academy as a post graduate. but it was fun. We all gathered around each other when we felt tired and picked each other up. I really liked being a part of that. Honestly, I didn’t know too much of what I was doing on offense, but they helped me out like I was one of their own. That was amazing.” And, while playing against Gr e enw ich was cer t a i n ly a strange experience, Bici didn’t have to look far to find another oddity during the day of football at NCHS. Like Bici, Will Rolapp is another post graduate for Suffield and the two played at New Canaan’s 7-on-7 tourney together. However,

they have seen each other before. Rolapp was a member of the Darien High School football team, Greenwich’s main rival during Bici’s tenure with the team. And, to say that Big Red and the Blue Wave don’t like each other would be an understatement. While Bici was concerned about playing alongside Rolapp at first, those questions quickly vanished. “It’s just really funny, to be honest,” Bici said. “I knew it when I went to visit Suffield and Coach Gamere told me that I am going to have to get along with a kid from Darien. I told the coach that I wasn’t sure if it was going

to happen. But, I met him for the first time this weekend as a teammate and he’s a really good kid. He’ll be the only kid that I like from Darien.” T h e N e w C a n a a n 7- o n -7 tourney was Bici’s first real taste of what’s to come. As a post graduate for Suffield, Bici has some lofty goals for his new team. He said that his top priority is to make the school as successful as possible. “I will be giving it my all,” Bici said. “I am going to bring that hard work and determination. They have it there, too, but I want to keep adding onto it and go all the way with them. I want to win

every game. I really think we can make some noise and be the best team in the state. It’s all about how hard we are willing to work and improve. Everybody has talent on the team. It’s all about hard work and working together.” But for Bici, playing for Suffield Academy as a PG is like getting a second chance to prove himself. “It’s great to get another chance at playing football and playing at Suffield. Coach [Andrew] Gamere is a great guy, and he brought me into Suffield. Getting another shot to play high school football at a high level is great. Like I did at Greenwich, I want to try and be a leader and give it my all.”

Cal 10's Having a Summer Full of Memories The Greenwich Cal Ripken 10-year-old All-Star team has been quite busy this summer. And that’s perfectly fine for head coach Ray Bartoszek and the rest of the roster. After dominating the District 1 tournament, beating Stratford 3-0 to win the district title, Greenwich traveled to Milford and earned the state title by blanking New Fairfield 2-0. This past week, the Greenwich Cal Ripken team represented Connecticut and traveled to Massachusetts for competition in the New England regional tournament, with a spot in the Cal Ripken World Series on the line. I n t hei r f i r s t g a me , t hey wer e defe ate d for t he f i r st time this tournament season by Chel m sford, Mass., 6 -5. Greenwich used that game as a wake-up call and crushed Rhode Island (16-1) and Uxbridge, Mass. (10-0) over the weekend to earn the No. 1 seed after round robin play. A f t e r a b y e o n M o n d a y, Greenwich was back in action on Tuesday and came away with the 7-0 over Chelmsford, Mass. in the semifinals. On Wednesday night, Greenwich battled Windham, N.H. in the championship game of the 10-year-old New England Tournament, with the winner advancing to the Cal Ripken World Series. “We have gone from being good baseball players to showing that they are a true team,” said Bartoszek. “They have learned from some of the best coaches in Johnny Montanez, Mike Mora and Todd Johnson. The kids have been absorbing all the practices and all the fundamentals of baseball and how to be good teammates to each other. We are very proud of how far the kids have come.” And having those assistants on his coaching staff is a dreamcome-tr ue for Bar toszek . Montanez is the head coach for the Brunswick School baseball team, while Mora is in charge of the Greenwich High School

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It's been quite the summer for the Greenwich Cal Ripken 10-year-old All-Star team. They have captured both the District 1 and state championships, are fighting for the New England championship as of press time and even got to practice earlier this season with New York Yankees legend Reggie Jackson, above. baseball program. Both head coaches have had great success at their respective schools and are using that to better the Cal Ripken kids. “It’s the best staff that I could possibly have,” Bartoszek said. “These guys are professionals and are intelligent baseball coaches and managers. What I have learned is that they are incredible fathers, as well as coaches. Mike and Johnny do their job with teenagers and high school players, but they found ways to adapt what they do to 10-year-olds. They are nurturing and share their knowledge. They also have amazing energy that they are putting in to developing this team to becoming what they are today.” To say that the team puts in the work would be considered an understatement. In May, this team competed against a really

strong field of 10-year-old boys in the Cal Ripken program. The team picked was selected to represent Greenwich. Since their selection, the head coach said that the team has been together at least six days a week, whether it’s a practice or games. “Even when we are on the road we practice, and before games we practice,” Bartoszek said. “If we have off-days during tournaments, we practice. We want to stay sharp. We take batting practice and stick with the fundamentals. This is their summer of 2019. It’s a baseball summer and the kids are loving every second of it. It’s a lot of fun.” W h i le t he Greenw ich Ca l Ripken 10-year-old All-Star team has been lights out this summer, it wasn’t until the team cruised through Districts that Bartoszek and his coaching staff thought there was something special

taking place. “You could never expect the type of results that these boys have generated,” Bartoszek said. “You just don’t know. We have gone up against some really strong competition. We played three hard-fought games against New Canaan and Stratford twice. We gave up zero runs in three games. That’s when we looked at each other and joked around when we said that if we don’t give up any runs, I like our chances. We noticed that we have some boys that are exceptional baseball players and we paired that talent with hard work during practices, and that’s what helped us go through states undefeated.” In States, Greenwich dominated. They cruised through all four games without a loss. The crowning moment was when starting pitcher James Mora threw a no-hitter in the

c h a mp i o n sh ip g a m e o f t h e state tournament in Milford, as Greenwich won 2-0. “We battled and found a way to beat a tremendous pitcher from New Fairfield,” Bartoszek said. “He was named Michael Hernandez and he was probably 5-08. He was a strong and big pitcher, but we found a way to scratch and claw our way to push across two runs and come away with the victory. A nd t h is yea r ’s tea m has been all about pitching and defense. Leading Greenwich on the mound has been two stellar hurlers in James Mora and Luke Tocci. Bartoszek said that his two pitchers are so strong because of their ability to pound the strike zone and throw strikes. “Statistics show that these boys are throwing 70% to 80% of their pitches for strikes,” Bartoszek said. “That’s how you

win ballgames. They throw the ball in the strike zone so our tremendous defense can make plays. Little League is different than the next levels because you have to worry about pitch counts. As well as being talented, you have to be efficient. Our two boys do, by far, the most work on the mound and are just that. They are dominating and efficient, and that’s boded well for us.” In addition to Mora and Tocci, David Gittes and Gavin Botoff, when called upon in very clutch situations, have come in and closed the door. While winning is always a good thing, the best part of the summer for Bartoszek has been how much the team has grown since they first got together in May. Defensively, Bartoszek’s son, Owen Bartoszek, is the catcher on the team and has been key, both in his ability to call a game and his stellar defense behind the plate. “He’s been a spark plug for us,” Bartoszek said. “In one of our games in Districts, Owen threw out three runners at second base trying to steal. You don’t see that often in Little League and those are moments that change the whole dimension of the game. They take the air completely out of another team. It’s great for us because we don’t have to worry about the catcher position like other teams do. He’s fun to watch as a catcher.” Jack Bylow is the team’s first baseman has been a strong throughout the summer. Not only can Bylow play first, but he can patrol the outfield when called upon. At second is Jayden Montanez, and the head coach said that he has been a rock at the base. “When we have hard-throwing fireballers like Tocci and Mora on the mound and most of the hitters are right-handed hitters, the second baseman gets a lot of action. Jayden has held his ground, day in and day out.” The combo of David Gittes

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Reelay Wins Opener in Inaugural American Cup There was plent y of bu z z around the Greenwich Polo Club on Sunday, as Reelay, the highpowered New York metro-area 15goal contingent that has become one of the most steadfast teams to emerge out of the 2019 Greenwich Polo Club season so far, edged out A lt a r is, t he f i r e c racker Greenwich-based 16-goal team by a score of 11-10 in the first-round of the inaugural American Cup Championship tournament. R e e l a y ’s f o u r - m e m b e r contingent features Will Tomita, its Tef lon-tough patron; Matias Magrini and Mariano Gonzalez, the world-renowned Argentinian seven goalers; and Nicolas Diaz Alberdi, the ref lex-quick onegoaler who was named MVP of the match. Clearly, all of these athletes effectively worked in graceful and tactical concert with one another to succeed in claiming the top position on the leaderboard. Right from the outset, all the way through to the near-finish of this heated battle, Reelay and Altaris ran neck-in-neck with one another maintaining either a close or tied score, which made this showdown a true spectacle, especially for the nearly 4,000 spectators in attendance. In the final tally, Reelay scored top honors over Altaris due to the fact that Gonzalez knocked in a solid penalty shot during the last 25 seconds of the final (sixth) chukker. “It was all about just staying focused out there,” said Gonzalez,

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Matias Magrini, renowned seven-goaler and No. 4 player for Reelay, swings hard at the ball last Sunday. who is a big GPC crowd favorite due to his smooth and ever-steady playing style. “It’s important to always be positive and to stay cool. That is the way to get the results you want, I believe. Once you start to doubt or get upset, that can affect your game, no matter how much experience you might have. Believing and staying focused on what you’re doing is everything.” C e r t a i n l y, G o n z a l e z ’s philosophy seems to be a key component to his playing as well as that of his teammates and something that has yielded impressive results for Reelay so far this season. Leading up to this match, Reelay

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at the hot corner, and either Mora or Tocci at shortstop has been impressive. In the outfield, Greenwich is paced by Ryan Johnson centerfield. Bartoszek said that position is one of the more important positions in Little League, and Johnson has lived up to the high expectations. At right field is Liam Vanderslice, and Bartoszek said that he has been flawless. “While Mora pitched that no-hitter, we will all remember the final out of the game,” Bartoszek said. “It was won with Liam making an outstanding play in right field with the bases

had placed third in the Shreve, Crump & Low Tournament this past June, in which The Island House was first and Altaris was the runner-up. Several weeks ago, the team racked up a close second to The Island House in the Monty Waterbury Cup Championship, one of the oldest and most historic active tournaments in high-goal polo today. According to members of the Reelay squad, it’s all about getting out there and doing one’s best. At the same time, these athletes also seem to be motivated and driven by the fact that they are competing among so many other top-grade teams, players and

loaded for the other team to preserve our 3-0 victory over Stratford. Anything that Liam can get to, he catches.” In addition, Philip Martone, Luke Langhorne and Robbie Levien have played valuable minutes and have been key contributors to the team’s success. “We are a 12-man team,” Bartoszek said. “We call ourselves a family because we are. Everybody has been a big contributor on this team in one way or another. And whether or not Greenwich represents the New England region at the Cal Ripken World Series in August, Bartoszek said that coaching this team has been a pure joy. “There’s nothing but smiles,” Bartoszek said. “We have had so many memorable moments and highlights. It’s been so enjoyable.”

ponies at the GPC experience this season. The 2019 GPC roster is impressive and features such premiere contingents as The I sl a nd Hou s e , h a i l i n g f r om New York City and Nassau in the Bahamas, A ltaris, based out of Greenwich, White Birch Farm, also based out of Greenwich; Postage Stamp Farm of Welling ton, Fla.; Faraway f r om L ex i ng ton , Ke nt .; a nd Mount Brilliant Farm, also from Lexington, as well as a host of internationally decorated highgoal players and ponies. “This is one of the best places to play [high-goal polo] in the

summer. All of the people, players and horses are all amazing, as well as the venue, which has fantastic fields,” said Gonzalez, whose son, Peke, plays for The Island House. “It’s a great club and I love to play here.” Meanwhile, Altaris put up a heck of a fight against Reelay, which made the match so riveting. Nic Roldan, the electric eightgoaler of Altaris, who is also a major GPC crowd favorite and premiere American high-goal star, flew up and down the field at the speed of lightning, knocking in shots for his team with the ease and confidence of a world-class player (Roldan’s horse, Mariscal,

was named the Best Playing Pony of the match). The other players mak ing up the Altaris roster, including Marcos Garcia del Rio, the terrific Argentinian f ive-goaler, Nick Manifold, the ever-dependable Australian three-goaler and Jamal Nusseibeh, the team’s ever-solid patron, were also outstanding. Cer t a i n ly, it w a s obv iou s that the spectators very much appreciated the skills, talent and efforts of all the players and their charges. “This is an incredible place in all respects. The polo playing is extraordinary, the crowd is vibrant and the whole environment is so full interesting and fun,” said John Davis of New York City, who was attending his third GPC match of the season. “Everything is top notch here. All you have to do is show up and you’ll enjoy yourself.” Somehow, the energ y a nd friendliness of the players, who always are gracious and talkative with everyone who approaches them, seem to set the unique and welcoming tone of this beatific New England club, known to be a primary U.S. summer high-goal polo destination. Ever y Sunday af ter the matches, the players and ponies are honored w ith a lively celebratory awards ceremony that is subsequently followed up by fun social festivities that include bands, dancing, a bar and a delicious asado (Argentinian barbeque), all open to the public.

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The Road Race Experience By Robert Weiss In the past, I have run in many summer road races. The races took place in very hot and humid conditions. Every race is a learning experience and there are many tricks to proper racing style. It normally takes four to five days for the body to acclimate itself to warm temperatures. On the morning of this race, with the sun beating down on our heads at the starting line it became challenging. Knowing from experience, I walked to the starting line with a bottle of cold water. The cold water goes into the body’s circulatory system to keep tissues cool. The mental aspects of racing are most important. Runners need to develop mental toughness in order to succeed in competition. Each runner who has ever stepped onto the starting line feels the anxiety and experiences the emotions of competition. So with the heat bearing down on us, it was good to know the points of the course. Like where the water stations were located and where the hill and the flats were, in order to plan your strategy.

One of the most important factors of racing is to learn how to keep an even pace over the distance. An effective way to run the race is to break it up into thirds. The first third is when to keep that even pace and get your second wind. The middle third you should know the course so that you can pick up your pace. Finally, the last third it should be easy to convince yourself that you are ready for the task at hand by keeping a good mental attitude. Now is the time for a good racing style while getting up on your toes and leaning forward in a relaxed position from the ankle to the head. Then push off with the last bit of weight on the big toe as you pick up the pace to the finish line for a personal record. As for me, I’m always happy to finish in a respectable time and with no injuries.

The Greenwich American Legion senior Cannons hosted a youth baseball clinic Saturday at Cardinal Stadium. In addition to some food and drinks, and game that took place at the high school, members of the senior Cannons worked with kids on baseball fundamentals. Candidate for Greenwich First Selectman and State Rep. Fred Camillo stopped by and chatted about baseball with people in attendance. (John Ferris Robben photos)

Dr.Robert F. Weiss is a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He was a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Marathon Trials. Weiss is a veteran of 35 marathons and has a practice in Darien. For more information go to Facebook.com/drrobertweiss

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