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S Last Monday, Nov. 4, 236 members of Greenwich High School’s Class of 2020 were inducted into the National Honor Society, an honor bestowed upon individuals for academic performance, leadership, service and character.

S A petition is being circulated by the Greenwich Athletic Association (GAF), a 501(c)(3), in support of t h e r e p l a c e m e nt o f t h e Dorot hy Ha mi l l Skating R i n k . G A F a s s er t s t h at the rink is outdated, lacks A DA a c c e s s , s h o w e r s , proper sized locker rooms and seating with a view of the entire ice surface and that the ice chilling system has reached the end of it's ex pected usef u l life a nd could fail at any time.

Chief Heavey and Greenwich Police Honor Guard lead the Veterans Community Walk down Greenwich Avenue on Veterans Day, 2019. 22% of the GPD are veterans themselves.

By Richard Kaufman Earlier this week, on the 11th day, in the 11th month, during the 11th hour under sunshine and blue sk ies, the normally bu st l i ng Greenw ich Avenue fel l silent as t he communit y came out to remember all those who have served, and continue to serve, in the United States armed forces.

The annual Veterans Day Patriotic Walk began around 10:30 a.m., and proceeded down Greenwich Avenue to the World War I memorial.

The subsequent ceremony featured comments from A mer ica n L eg ion Post 29 c om m a nd e r, Pe t e r L e B e au ,

and outgoing First Selectman Peter Tesei. State representative Liv v y Floren a nd A mer ic a n L eg ion member, Er f Por ter, presented two local high school students w it h t he A merica n Legion Young Persons of the Year award. Col. Alan Clair, a decor ated A i r Force pi lot and Vietnam veteran, gave the keynote address. " T here a re fa r to o ma ny people in this country who do not know the true significance of this day," LeBeau said in his opening remarks. "Sadly, far too many people could care less.

To them, this day is more about shopping than taking a moment to ref lect on the tremendous sacrifices of the tens of millions

of our nation's bravest who have fought, bled and died to preserve our way of life."

L eBeau went on to say t hat a lt hough t here's been a reawakening of patriotism and an appreciation for veterans over the years, it's important to remind the younger generations about why Veterans Day is so important.

"It's therefore incumbent on all of us to ensure that our sons and daughters appreciate that freedom is not free. Whenever you meet a veteran, say ‘thank you for you r s er v ic e .’ T h at recognition alone means a great deal to me," LeBeau said.

Tesei, who attended his last Veterans Day ceremony as the

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chief elected official in town, thanked the Greenwich Veterans Council; American Legion Post 29; Byram Veterans Association; C o s C o b V F W Po s t 1011 2 ; Greenw ich Depa r t ment of Human Services; Ninth District Veterans Association; and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

"Each of these organizations represent legions of men and women who have provided their ser v ices to our cou nt r y a nd sacrificed greatly," Tesei said.

"We're here today to express our gratitude and to also express two words that are often under utilized in today's language, and that is ‘thank you.’ Thank you to the men and women who wear the uniform, who have worn the

uniform and are serving today, because without you, we would not be here in the freest country in the world."

Te s e i s a i d " i t ' s b e e n a pleasure" to ser ve as First Selectman, but noted it "would not have been possible if not for the men and women who came before that ensured that our freedoms were protected and that democracy endured."

Tesei recalled the words of President Ronald Reagan. " Fre e d om i s ne ve r more than one generation away from extinction. We did not pass it to our children in the bloodstream.

It must be fought for, protected

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Excerpts from The Waterwheel

The High Art Of Documentary Making

Relationships Trump Tasks

By Anne W. Semmes

In t he last week I have b e e n f a i r l y b l ow n aw a y b y extraordinary new documentary films brought into being by Cos Cob’s Josie Merck, featuring her late great New Yorker cartoonist husband, Jim Stevenson, and the new artist profile films of Oly mpia Stone, daug hter of Greenwich-grown Clare Chester Stone, whose late husband was art collector, Alan Stone.

“Stevenson – Lost and Found” had its world premiere on Sunday in Greenwich Village at the 10th annual DOC NYC Fest, and I was privy to a Monday matinee. The film begins tellingly with Jim’s quote: “Until you draw a picture of something, you are apt to be dead wrong about what it looks like.” Jim did a heck of a lot of apt drawings and taglines of the human condition, ranking as one of the New Yorker Magazine’s most prolific cartoonists. Josie, in the Q&A after the 76-minute film, told of finding 20,000 “works on paper not including his oils,” in the years she’s been gathering his work both before and after his death in 2017.

“Lost and Found” spins out Jim’s life beginning as a New Yorker office boy sharpening

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT

Gathered at the Bruce Museum, left to right, Clare Chester Stone, Olympia Stone, Elizabeth King, and James “Jimmy” Grashow. Bruce Museum photo. pencils, to creating 70-plus New Yorker covers, to illustrating a “Lost and Found” history of Manhattan on the editorial pages of the New York Times. Then there’s his nine children, tragic loss of wife, then happily finding Josie for a loving last quarter of his life.

Fol low ing t he f i lm, f rom the DOC NYC stage, Josie as executive producer, and Sally Wi l l ia ms a s awa rd-w i n n i ng director answered a few questions. How had Josie and

Sally first connected? “When Sally was a horse person in New Jersey 22 years ago working jobs in stables on her adventures away from her homeland New Zealand.” And how had Josie first connected with Jim Stevenson?

“Reading one of Jim’s [100 or more children’s] books,” she said, “When I was nine years old.”

One key question addressed t he enga g i ng “a n i mat ion” sequences in the film. “It's more motion graphics with a little bit of

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Most people would agree that their relationships are more important than daily tasks, but our academic training and the demands of work teach us to prioritize tasks over rela- tionships.

Mak ing space in our schedules for relationships is a lifelong discipline that pays rich dividends. Human relationships are living “things” that require attention, time, light, and nourishment. They are worth more than income or fame.

When we make a phone call, play with our child, date our spouse, celebrate or console a friend—especially when that friend is ill or has a loss, that person is unlikely to for- get what we did. People’s end-oflife regrets are more often about relationships not attended to than accomplishments not achieved.

Consider what five things you want said about yourself on your 80th birthday. These are your goalposts, the buoys by which to navigate your life. For 99 percent of people, good relationships top accomplishments on the list.

After bragging about his professional accomplishments, a 40-yearold executive in marital crisis realized that he wanted his wife at his 80th birthday party more than he wanted his long line of potential girlfriends. He began priori- tizing his marital relationship, and he is still married.

This is an excerpt from The Waterwheel by local author, Jill Woolworth, available through Amazon. Alternatively, we encourage you to shop locally where it is also available at Diane's Books or Dogwood Books and Gifts).

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FRIDAY, NOV. 15 National Bundt (Pan) Day National Philanthropy Day National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day America Recycles Day

10:30 a.m.

Greenwich Newcomers Club: Walking Group.

Montgomery Pinetum, 130 Bible St. Dogs are welcome. greenwichnewcomersclub. wildapricot.org 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Budgeting with Excel.

Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203625-6580. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Art Exhibit Reception featuring oil paintings of Riverside and portraits by luminist artist, Peter Arguimbau. Arguimbau

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6th Grade Gobbler Wobbler Celebration. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. $20. 203629-5744. info@archstreet.org. archstreet.org 6:30 p.m.

Chicken Parm Family Night Dinner. St. Lawrence Society Club (SLS), 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $23; SLS members, $20; kids, $10. 203-618-9036. stlawrencesociety.com 7 p.m.

Story Barn: 'Finding Home'.

Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. $15, members; $20, non-members.

203-869-6899. cpandolfino@ greenwichhistory.org. greenwichhistory.org 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Friday Night Roller Skating.

Eastern Greenwich Civic

Center, 90 Harding Rd. $12 (includes skate rentals).

All ages. 203-322-4447. greenwichrollerskating@ gmail.com. greenwichrollerskating.webs. com 8 p.m.

Live Music Night: Tor & The Newcomers. The Pub in the Club at St Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. No cover. 203-618-9036. cappy@ stlawrencesociety.com SATURDAY, NOV. 16 National Button Day

9 - 10:15 a.m.

Yoga Class. Banksville Community House, Inc., 12 Banksville Rd. Also, Sunday, Nov. 17. 203-6229597. bchinfo@optonline.net. thebch.org 9 - 11 a.m.

CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child). Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education

Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital.org/events

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Luke Meyers Beach Clean Up. Greenwich Point Park. Bring work gloves and dress for the weather.

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Greenwich Farmers Market. Arch Street Parking Lot, 100 Arch St. (Every Sat through December, weather permitting). 203-380-0580. gfm-ct@optimum.net. greenwichfarmersmarketct. com

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Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber (Toddler, Preschool). Greenwich Library - Rear of Children's Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-622-7940. dsullivan@ greenwichlibrary.org

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

"Researching ItalianAmerican Families: All Roads Do Not Lead to Rome." Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-6226883. info@JaneensList.com. greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Intro to Backyard Bird Feeding & Project FeederWatch. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $5, members; $8, non-members. RSVP. 914-417-5234. rmaclean@ audubon.org. greenwich. audubon.org/events 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Arduino Robotics with mBots. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register.

Ages 13 & up. 203-6227914. innovationlab@ greenwichlibrary.org 12 - 12:45 p.m.

Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with admission.

(Every Wed & Sat). 203-8696899. greenwichhistory.org 1 - 2:30 p.m.

3D Printing Intermediate.

Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register.

Ages 13 & up. 203-6227914. innovationlab@ greenwichlibrary.org 2 - 4 p.m.

Friends Classic Film Club: 'Cool Hand Luke'. Conference Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free.

Adults. 203-531-0426.

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“The Crown Revisited” concert inspired by British royalty. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave. $25, general seating; $10, students. 203-869-5421. stmichaelsttim@optonline. net. stmichaelgreenwich.com 7 p.m.

Operation Smile Greenwich - cocktails, buffet & silent auction. Belle Haven Club, 100 Harbor Dr. 757-6441991. alexandra.bitonti@ operationsmile.org SUNDAY, NOV. 17 National Baklava Day

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10 a.m.

Cornucopia Workshop.

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10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Yoga Series for Adults with Inger DeGroat. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free.

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9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Safe Roads Sundays begin - walkers, bikers, joggers, and skaters can enjoy the open roads of Tod's Point, as most vehicular traffic is restricted from the roads beyond the main parking lots.

Through April 5, 2020. info@ friendsofgreenwichpoint.org. friendsofgreenwichpoint.org 10 - 11 a.m.

Nature Yoga. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. $10. RSVP. Ages 12 & up.

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11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop with Karen Pacent.

The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Rick’s Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-637-1791. fccog.org/ fccogcalendar

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Sleep Support Group: “Ask the Sleep Doctor.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 203-863-3167.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Family Yoga. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. $5, children; $10, adults.

RSVP. All ages, experiences levels, and abilities. 203900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@ audubon.org 1 - 3 p.m.

'Invertebrates: No Backbone, No Problem!'.

Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point. Live Animal Presentations: 1:15, 1:45 & 2:15pm. Free. info@ friendsofgreenwichpoint.org. friendsofgreenwichpoint.org 2 p.m.

Family Storytelling Concert featuring Tim Lowry. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. Ages 5 & up.

Seating will be on a firstcome, first-served basis. 203637-1066. perrotlibrary.org 2 p.m.

Greenwich Tree Conservancy Tree Walk. Binney Park, Old Greenwich. Family friendly and open to the public. Meet by the tennis courts. Free. 203-622-7380. treeconserv@optonline.net. greenwichtreeconservancy. org 3:30 p.m.

Astronomical Society of Greenwich: “How do we find planets around other stars?”.

Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. Open to the public. GreenwichStars@ Gmail.com. astrogreenwich. org MONDAY, NOV. 18 National Princess Day National Vichyssoise Day Mickey Mouse Birthday

12:30 - 3 p.m.

Augmented & Virtual Reality: Be Transported.

Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203625-6580. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Senior Art Workshop. Chinese Brushwork Painting. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. $25, members; $30, nonmembers. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 6 - 7 p.m.

Greenwich Library's GRT: The History of Volunteer Fire Service in Greenwich.

Central Fire Station - 3rd

6:30 p.m.

Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. greenwichct.gov TUESDAY, NOV. 19 National Play Monopoly Day

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.

3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Studio Time at Andrew's Studio. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Grades 7th-12th. Free. (Every Tue and Thu). Reserve a time. 203-629-5744. info@ archstreet.org. archstreet.org 4 - 5 p.m.

Music Lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Music Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Also, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4-5:30pm. 203-637-1791.

6 - 7 p.m.

Yoga Takeover. Grades 7th12th. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. (Every Tue & Thu). Register. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org 7 p.m.

Public Informational Meeting concerning the Replacement of Bridge that carries Davis Avenue over Indian Harbor.

Greenwich Town Hall - Mazza Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 203-622-3839. greenwichct.gov/1549/DavisAvenue-Bridge WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 National Peanut Butter Fudge Day National Absurdity Day National Educational Support Professionals Day – Wednesday of American Education Week

8 - 9 a.m.

Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. (Also, Thursday, Nov. 21, 9-10am). 203-6371791.

10:30 a.m.

Lunch & Learn: meet Landscape Designer, Frederico Azevedo.

Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $50$75. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter.org. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org continued on page 10

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American Premiere of Schubert Symphony #10

At its upcoming concer t on November 23 and 24, the Greenwich Symphony will introduce the American premiere of Schubert’s Unf inished Symphony no.10 in a version completed, and performed, in Europe long after the composer’s death.

Introduced to Conductor David Gilbert by Danbury resident William Gottschalk, the Schubert Symphony #10 will be performed in a completed version by Pierre Bartholomee, noted Belgian composer/conductor, for the

first time in America.

The award-winning Greenwich High School Choirs will join the orchestra for Brahms Shicksalslied, the Song of Destiny, Ac c ord i ng to M r. G ot t s c h a l k , who became interested in unfinished sy mphonies when asked to do a presentation to a music appreciation group, he learned t hat British musicologist and Schubert expert Brian Newbou ld had ta ken t he Schuber t 10t h Sy mphony music, which was found in the 1970’s in a Vienna library,

and completed it the way he thought Schubert would have, However, it was a later that noted Belgian conductor/ composer Pierre Bartholomee looked at w h at Ne w b ou ld h a d done a nd decided that his interpretation was much too conservative. Bartholomee thought that Schubert was going much further, as evidenced by his 8th and 9th symphonies. Hence, he rewrote the 10th, the version that will be performed in by the Greenwich Symphony. It was all hand written, both the conductor’s score and all the instrument parts. It

was then that Mr. Gottschalk contacted Maestro David Gilbert and sent him a copy of a CD w it h Ba r t holomee conducting the Liege Philharmonic, and also copied and mailed him all of the music. Having collaborated with Maestro Bartholomee on a number of occasions, Mr. Gilbert enthusiastically agreed to perform it with the Greenwich Symphony.

Winner of many state competitions, The Greenwich High School Choral Depa r t ment i s compr i sed of fou r ensembles involv ing nea rly 250

students. Concert Choir, the main chora l ensemble w it h over 135 members, who, after a year, may move to three Select Choirs: Madrigals (36 female voices), Witchmen (24 male voices), and Chamber Singers (28 mixed voices). All five GHS choirs will be featured in the Brahms Shicksalslied.

The outstanding concert will be performed at the new Greenwich High School Center for the Performing Arts.

For tickets and information, go to www. greenwichsymphony.org, or telephone 203.869.2664

The Volunteer Service Pajama Drive to Rev. Dr. Fleming Benefit Kids in Crisis at Roller Rabbit Rutledge to Speak Pajama Drive!

Bring a brand new pair of pajamas for children of any age to donate at 103 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT

November 18-21 & receive 25% off your purchase!*

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*Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.

Through their connections in the community, the founders of The Volunteer Service (TVS) forged a partnership between Roller Rabbit and Kids in Crisis. Realizing that there was a need for children’s pajamas at Kids in Crisis, they connected the two organizations to develop a pajama drive. From Monday, November 18 through Thursday, November 21, Roller Rabbit, at 103 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, will be collecting brand new pairs of pajamas for children of any age. Those who donate to the drive will receive 25% off purchases in the store (some exclusions apply, see store for details). To celebrate the success of the drive, on Thursday, November 21, all members of the community are invited to join TVS in the store from 5:00 – 8:00pm for cocktails and small bites from Watson’s Catering & Events.

Families, individuals and seniors are encouraged to check out TVS as a volunteer and peruse many amazing volunteer events in the

community. TVS assists in finding volunteer opportunities to aid organizations in town that need help in this season of thanks.

A company run solely by women, TVS was founded by four local women, Debra A. McLaughlin, Hadley Mongell, Anne Silvey Franscioni and Heather Woodbridge, who designed an online platform which enables prospective volunteers to search for and find opportunities that fit their schedules and skillsets, while also enabling organizations to reach a larger pool of talented supporters and volunteers.

The Volunteer Service website is a simple way to match individuals and families to handson volunteer opportunities. TVS offers high impact with low commitment, and provides a user-friendly platform to view and sign up for volunteer experiences.

For more information or to sign up for TVS, visit www.thevolunteerservice.com or email info@thevolunteerservice.com.

Turkey Trot Registration is Open The ninth annual Greenwich Alliance for Education’s Turkey Trot is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30. Join over 2,000 participants and spectators and help raise funds for Greenwich Public School programs.

Registrants can choose from either a 5K race or a non-competitive 1-mile run/walk. Both races begin and end at the Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St., and pace through Bruce Park. The Cadillac of Greenwich 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by the HSS Stamford 5K at 10. Warm-up and stretching will be offered at 9. Make sure to stop by the General Atlantic Hospitality Tent for snacks after the race.

Registration, which is available online at

greenwichalliance.org, costs $35 before the race and $40 on race day. For children 14 and younger the fee is $15. All proceeds from the Turkey Trot will directly benefit the Greenwich Alliance for Education’s programs. The Greenwich Alliance funds innovation, expands opportunities, and inspires teachers to foster educational success for Greenwich Public School students.

As an added benefit, the Alliance will hold its annual “Run For Your School Competition,” awarding a $500 gift card for physical education purchases to the Greenwich school with the greatest number of registered runners. The 2018 winner was Glenville School.

Performance material t-shirts and goody bags are guaranteed to runners who register by

November 15. Pre-registrants are encouraged to pick-up race materials – bibs, t-shirts, and goody bags – on Friday, Nov. 29 at Cadillac of Greenwich, at 144 Railroad Ave. Race-day registration will take place inside the Arch Street Teen Center from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.

Awards and merchandise prizes, donated

by Vineyard Vines, will be presented to the top three overall male and female 5K winners. The top three male and female finishers in 9 age categories, from 10-and-under to 70-plus also will receive awards donated by ASF Promotions.

All 1-mile finishers will receive medals.

Local businesses interested in sponsorships are encouraged to contact Julie Faryniarz at julie@greenwichalliance.org.

Advent is the one time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas and the return of Jesus at the Second Coming. So many of us focus on wisemen, the star, shepherds and the birth. All are good and should be reflected. But how many really focus on the Second Coming during this time of year?

Stanwich Church is excited to have author and speaker Rev. Dr. Fleming Rutledge share on this very topic. Her new book entitled “Advent: The Once and Future

Coming of Jesus Christ” has had wonderful reviews. This book is recommended for all who have lost the "Christmas spirit" and who want to know more about the waiting period before Christmas.

It will take you on a journey that you will not forget and change you for the better.

Dr. Rutledge is a preacher and teacher known throughout the US, Canada, and the British Isles.

She is the author of ten books, all from Eerdmans Publishing.

One of the first women to be ordained to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church, she served for twenty-one years in parish ministry, fourteen of them on the clergy staff at Grace Church in New York City.

The event is on Saturday, Novemb er 2 3 at 10 a m a nd is f ree, but registration is requested. You can register at stanwichchurch.org/events. For questions, please call 203-6614420. stanwichchurch.org.

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Greenwich's Inner-City Foundation

T h e I n n e r - C i t y Fo u n d a t i o n fo r Charity & Education held its 28th annual gala on Saturday evening, November 9, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner, watched a short film about The InnerCity Foundation’s good works, listened to a panel discussion with Bridgeport’s

Kolbe Cathedral High School students and alumni, participated in a live auction, and then danced the night away with the famous Beatles cover band The Fab Faux. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Donna de Varona was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. The evening honored The Inner-City Foundation’s

Event Co-Chairs Pam Pagnani and Icy Frantz.

By Meg Reilly

founders and original board of directors, including founders John Carter and Robert Ix, and original Board members Cardinal Edward M. Egan, Monsignor William J. Scheyd, Monsignor Thomas J. Driscoll, Digby W. Barrios, James M. Dillon, John J. Ferguson, E. Chapman L eBlond a nd Joseph H. M i l ler. The

Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education has granted more than $30 million to over 200 local Fairfield County organizations since its inception in 1992 and has provided critical support to local programs providing education to children and adults, and programs offering basic human services such as food, shelter,

Original Inner-City Foundation Board member Monsignor Scheyd and Cissie Ix, wife of Inner-City Foundation founder Bob Ix.

clothing, or help from addiction, domestic violence, and more. The charity’s annual gala is its largest fundraiser. To donate to The Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education, please call 203-416-1363, or visit innercityfoundation.org

Former Board member Helen FitzPatrick whose father, Bob Ix, was a founder of the Inner-City Foundation which supports programs specifically in Fairfield County.

Students Lead Grassroots Effort

What do env ironmental activists look like? Some might be surprised to learn that they look like three Whitby School 7th graders who are the founding members of Greenwich Bottles No More (GBNM). Anika Bhat, Saachi Bogavelli, and Kira Ferenc started this organization to ban singleuse plastic water bottles in the Town of Greenwich. This is not a pipe-dream but a realistic goal. In Massachusetts, Concord, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cape Cod have all banned single-use bottles. Many municipal government agencies and universities around the world also have such a ban in place.

The roots of this local movement began during the last school year when the girls' 6th grade IB Individuals and Societies class began the Environmental Justice unit. For their assessment, they were required to conduct

in-depth research on an environmental issue and plan a n a c t ion t h at c ou ld de l ive r measurable results. Kira, Anika, and Saachi had each researched matters related to plastic pollution: plastic water bot t les, m icroplastics in the oceans, and the enda nger ment of se a t u r t le s due to the digestion of plastics, respectively.

Their joint research is compelling. By mid-century, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, ton-for-ton. Most bottles are not recycled, so in addition to all the plastic that ends up in the sea, over 40 billion plastic water bottles wind up in US landfills each year; it takes 400 years for these bottles to biodegrade. There are also health risks to consider, as micro-plastics can appear in 93% of bottled water.

It became evident that the com mon denom inator across all the projects was the negative

Greenwich Bottles No More founders: Kira Frenec, Anika Bhat & Saachi Bogavelli with First Selectman Peter Tesei i mpac t of water b ot t le s, a nd that together they could make a dif ference. Their resea rch, c om bi ne d w it h t he f ac t t h at Greenw ich has 32 miles of shoreline and four town beaches, led the girls to the decision to save their town from the effects of single-use bottles, and “Greenwich Bottles No More” was born.

Andrew Greene, Individuals

and Societies teacher at Whitby, has been advising the girls from the beginning. "I normally prefer that students work independently on these action pieces," remarked Mr. Greene. "They showed me their research and how the topics were interconnected. What persuaded me was their passion. They were determined to raise awareness and try to make a change. This is not

typical of 6th graders!"

The f i rst step for put t i ng their plan into action started with a petition on Change.org, which quickly received over 800 signatures. Encouraged, the girls arranged to meet with Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei. He offered advice and suggested that they could move forward to make this a campaign issue for the first selectman candidates who would be on the November 2019 ballot.

Even though the school year was ending, their enthusiasm for the endeavor remained. The students arranged with Mr. Greene to make GBNM an elective class for the 2019 fall term. The purpose of the course is to educate and engage with the community-atlarge –Whitby students, faculty a nd pa rents, st udent g roups at ot her G r e enw ich s cho ol s , civic organizations and, most importantly, local government leaders. And they have been busy

doing just that. Since the beginning of the school year, the group meets weekly to organize this collective action. Most recently, they attended a Greenwich Selectman debate along with GBNM group members Va s i l i s a B a n k s a n d I n a a y a Jacobsen to learn where candidates stood on environmental issues and had the opportunity to speak with Jill Oberlander and Sandy Litvack.

Anika, Saachi, and Kira summarize it all by saying, “We are passionate about our cause and engaging in the political process.

The impact of single-use bottles on the environment is a problem affecting our generation, and kids our age need to take a stand and make things happen.”

To join the cause or for more information, contact A ndrew Greene, GBNM Advisor at Whitby School, agreene@whitbyschool. or g . G r e e nw ich . w w w. whitbyschool.org

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Pursuing Excellence in Education

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Education Column: Feature

Great Schools Teach Kindness, Empathy, Respect, and Care For Others

By Adam Rohdie Every Monday morning the Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) Middle School (grades 6-8) starts the day with an all school meeting. Each assembly begins— after the pledge of allegiance—with PROPS! The Urban Dictionary defines props as “accolades,” “proper respect,” or “just dues.” At GCDS e a ch we e k , we a sk te a che r s to t h i n k a bout st udents who deserve accolades, not for their performance on a math test, or for

how many goals they scored in yesterday’s game, but rather, we give props for acts of kindness.

“Props to Tessa, who spent her free period yesterday helping a friend study for an upcoming test!”

“Props to Jack for cleaning up his own lunch table and the one next to his without being asked by a teacher!”

“Props to the entire field hockey team for giving up a practice to spend the afternoon with children from Abilis, playing fun games and making new friends!”

The audience applauds and each child is given a “props card” in celebration.

In the just released December 2019 issue of The Atlantic, Adam Grant, author of the book Originals, wrote a piece titled, “Stop Trying to Raise Successful Kids—And start raising kind ones.” Grant has written about one of the core values of GCDS and one that I would argue should be at the heart

of any great education. Schools that value individual success and happiness over teaching kindness are doing a disservice to young people and our society as a whole.

It could be argued that America

a decline in kindness, empathy and helpfulness over the last several decades.

Likewise, and as it pertains to the college admissions process, Har vard University’s Mak ing

If our schools do not value kindness in word and in action, then I worry that kindness will continue to decline. finds itself in a crisis of kindness.

A l a c k o f e m p a t hy, r e s p e c t , caring, and compassion for others pervades our political world, is evident in our relative disregard for the health of our planet, and is increasingly ref lected in acts of violence; all of which is shared prolifically across social media platforms. In his article, Grant references research that suggests

Caring Common Project recognizes a decline in caring. The project’s vision is “a world in which children learn to care about others and the common good, treat people well day to day, come to understand and seek fairness and justice, and do what is right even at times at a cost to themselves.” The Project’s first report issued in 2016, argues that what is important in college

admissions is not the quantity of students’ achievements, but the q ualit y of both academ ic and ethical engagement. In the report, “a large group of colleges publicly and collectively sent a message that they seek applicants who care about others and their communities and who are energized by meaningful learning.”

If our schools do not value kindness in word and in action, then I worry that kindness will continue to decline. So, what can we do to teach and encourage kindness?

One way is to examine what your school celebrates. When it is only the athlete who is lauded on campus, that says something very different than when children gain status for being nice, for being a good friend, and for helping those in need. When national merit finalists are celebrated without also celebrating students who served others as part of the school’s

community service program, that too speaks volumes. At GCDS, in addition to acknowledging and celebrating acts of kindness, adults model empathy and care, TIGER PRIDE character attributes are woven throughout the nursery to grade 12 curricula, and our entire community—students, faculty, s t a f f, p a r e nt s , a nd a lu m n i— regularly participate in activities that care for others and our planet though our Center for Public Good.

Great schools teach kindness, empathy, respect, and care for others, then catch children in the act, and celebrate—PROPS! As we enter this season of appreciation and celebration, PROPS! to all the schools that continue to make kindness a core value as important as reading, writing, and arithmetic!

Adam C . Rohdie is the Hea d m a ster of the Greenwic h Country Day School.

Education Column: High School Years

The Value of Public Speaking

By Zane Khader Your name is called.

You must step up to the stage and do what they have all done before you. Only now, the stage seems so far away, and the roar of the audience creates a deafening chorus that shakes your brain and shocks your heart. As you take your steps, the world seems to fall underneath you, and your legs feel as though they cannot support the weight of your body. You seem oddly self-conscious (even though you felt perfectly fine just a second ago), and you feel your windpipe slowly constricting. You finally

approach the podium and meet the threatening gaze of the crowd. Their smiles seem more like scowls now, and their eyes look menacing and evil. You must do what you have always feared doing: speaking. But, not just any kind of speaking: public speaking.

I think we’ve all been in a situation more or less like the one I described. I have had the pleasure of being able to engage in public speaking activities throughout my time in Greenwich Public Schools, starting in fifth grade when I gave a speech to my class as part of a contest to receive a community service award. My early exposure, and every subsequent exposure, to public speaking is what has allowed me to walk into large rooms filled with people relatively unphased and to give compelling speeches that have (hopefully) conveyed a message with passion. But, if I had not started practicing public speaking early on, I would be considerably lousy at it.

Consider the student who has not engaged in any of these

extracurriculars (the majority of students). How would they have improved at public speak ing?

Through presentation opportunities offered via their academic classes.

Unfortunately, it is the standard to see teachers grade a student based on the information they are presenting as opposed to how compelling of a speaker they are or how thought-provoking and entertaining their presentation is.

I find tremendous fault with this method of grading. If a student, when speaking, cannot draw in their audience and convince them why the subject matter is important, then the point of giving a presentation in the first place is pointless; they could simply write an essay or make an infographic. The most important part of a presentation should be in the delivery. In my opinion, the lack of emphasis on public speaking is exactly why 74% of all people allegedly have a fear of it.

Let’s consider some of the benefits to public speaking as a skill. Great communicators exude conf idence when speaking and

that, in turn, establishes them as natural leaders and allows them to dominate their social environment in order to reach higher levels of success. In fact, confidence is listed

by Forbes (among other sources) as one of the most desirable traits a company employee can have.

Speak ing of its impact in the workplace, good communication skills tend to increase the average income of a person by 10% and the probability of a promotion by 15%. The world is progressing towards more emotionally-detached methods of communication as our daily interactions become more and more digitized. As people click onto and away from media sources, the need for engaging content is tremendously high; communicators must be engaging when speaking in order to draw in potential customers and business partners. The way we interact with each other is changing, and it is paramount that we stay on pace.

Staying on pace means actively investing time into our own selfdevelopment in order to become

better speakers. One of the things I like to do every so often is to have a prewritten phrase (for instance, “the dog was mad, so I said hi”)

to subconsciously convince myself into believing that I am the best speaker in the room giving one of the greatest speeches ever written,

The way we interact with each other is changing, and it is paramount that we stay on pace. and try to come up with as many different ways to articulate that sentence as possible; listening to famous speeches from movies helps get the process rolling. This sort of activity can be done while driving, walking, and even showering.

The key is to practice articulating phrases passionately when no one is watching so that you can provide that level of passion when everyone is watching. In regards to getting over the butterflies that come with speaking to large groups of people, increased exposure and personal confidence is the best way to go about it. This might seem conceited, but just before I begin a speech, I like

and it actually works to calm my nerves and focus my passion.

The nex t t i me you g ive a speech, instead of thinking about how scared you are, think of how powerful everyone’s attention on you makes you feel. With enough time and effort, you will become that a mazing spea ker you’ve always admired.

Zane Khader is a current senior (GHS ’20) at Greenwich High School who serves as the school’s student body president. For three years prior, Zane served as his grade’s class president, and he has been a part of the leadership of more than a dozen different clubs at the high school.

Education Column: Middle School Years

Focus on The Behavior, Not the Label

By Gordon Beinstein E v e r y y e a r, w e p r e s e n t infor mation to your children regarding bullying…what it is, what it is not, and what to do if you find yourself uncomfortable either as a ‘victim’ or a ‘bystander’. While

these lessons are important, I can’t help but feel that, despite our best intentions, we might be missing an opportunity.

The middle school years are difficult for your children. They are, simultaneously, ultra-sensitive and extremely self-centered. They struggle to recognize the impact of their actions on their peers which is a toxic combination when it comes to processing the comments and behav iors of others, and themselves. Or to quote a tweet recently forwarded to me by my oldest son, ‘middle schoolers are terrifying because they haven't even discovered empathy yet...just a bunch of psychopaths struggling to learn long division’ (psychopaths

The middle school years are difficult for your children. They are, simultaneously, ultra-sensitive and extremely self-centered. might be a bit strong, but you get the idea). Middle school children, as you know better than most, do not always make the best decisions.

They act before they think, if they think at all! While there are, of course, exceptions, our students aren’t typically filed with malicious intent. A re they thoughtless?

O f ten! Do t he lack empat hy?

Occasionally. Can they make mind

numbing comments and decisions?

Every day!

I suspect that if I asked you if your child was a bully or ever ‘bullied’ someone, you would likely say no (excluding younger siblings, of course). However, very few of you would push back if I suggested that your child was occasionally thoughtless or unaware of the impact of his/her words and actions.

By focusing on labeling a child a ‘bully’ or a ‘victim’, we miss the opportunity to educate and really change behaviors. The focus should be on the act itself and its impact on others rather than on a label.

It is our responsibility to help the child to understand that, while he might have thought the ‘yo mama’ joke was funny, it could be hurtful, or that voting someone off the table at lunch might be emotionally damaging. My experience is that MOST of the time, when given the opportunity to process and see through the eyes of the other parties, we do have a positive impact and the behaviors cease.

These unfortunate comments and behaviors can become powerful

teachable moments.

I would ask that you continue to encourage your children to report behaviors that make them u ncom for ta ble a nd I ask t he same of you. I would also ask that when reporting out, you describe the behavior rather than label it or the child perpetrating it. And remember, as with all things middle school, this too shall pass.

Gordon Beinstein is currently in his 32nd year as a middle school educator (and he still can’t get out of 8th grade!). This is his seventh year as the principal of Western Middle School and was recently named the 2019 Connecticut Association of Schools Principal of the Year.

Education Column: Early Years

Parents Are the First Educators of a Child

By Lee Longo As a director of a pre-school I have the opportunity to meet and greet families each morning at drop off and pick up times. I have witnessed parents in a rush to get to work and also wishing to have a meaningful good bye with their child without incident. Many times, I hear it was a difficult morning getting them to dress, eat and get out the door. Traffic, early morning meetings at their jobs, and many q uestions and concerns over developmental issues can add to a parent’s stress. For young families this can be the first time they are in a school setting with their child.

This alone is a stressful situation

and at times I hear some parents struggle with the guilt of leaving their child with strangers.

First, we must acknowledge that today’s families are quite different than the traditional families of years ago. Many do not have extended family support and most often families live far from their extended families. In many homes, both parents work, and children are in a school setting for several hours a day. With all of these obstacles, how can we help children be

Philosophy, believes that there are three teachers in the education of a child. The first teacher is the Parent, the second teacher is the Classroom teacher and the third teacher is the Environment.

Research shows that some of the most important cognitive development happens during the pre-school years, and that nearly half of a child’s achievement in school can be accounted for by factors outside of school, significantly the parental support of education.

Positive connections between home and school show your child that you value what they are doing when you are apart from them. successful in school and develop a love for learning? One of the first ways which I believe is the most important, is to support families and help them become co-educators with the teacher. In the Reggio Emilia Philosophy of education, Loris Malaguzzi, the founder of this

Many of us can remember maybe one or two great teachers but parents are the first educators of their child, and they are the most important influence on the child. Therefore, teachers must extend their role as caregivers and educators to include and support

families working together for the developmental growth of the child.

How is this achieved? This critical collaboration takes two. Teachers must be open to and encourage parent engagement and parents must become and want to be engaged. Engagement is different than involvement, simply put engagement is parents and staff working together, coming up with ways to extend the learning, and involvement is participation in school directed activities.

What can parents do at the pre-school level to be co-educators with their child’s teacher when they themselves are working parents and facing so many obstacles?

Many pre-schools have a child questionnaire that parents f ill out at the beginning of the year.

We ask parents to be as thorough and honest as they can. They have important information that the teacher may not know and communication between them can help to enrich a student’s learning process.

For example, if a changed behavior is seen at home discuss this with your child’s teacher.

Establish a relationship with the teacher and the school director. If you know of ways that can enhance the learning speak with the teacher about your ideas. Sometimes just reaching out to teacher opens the dialogue. Volunteer if you can, and if you can’t you can still contribute.

It can be as easy as collecting house hold items for the class with your child. Share your holiday traditions, foods and experiences or something special you may have done on the weekend together through pictures, that can be sent in with your child.

Build something the classroom might need. Read to your child’s class. Attend a field trip if you can.

Cook something with your child to share with the class. Meet the other parents in your child’s class; you have a lot in common just by having children the same age and you can form bonds and exchange information. One of my dearest friends I met when my son was in pre-school, even though our lives took different paths and our children no longer attended the same schools, we connected and have remained friends for almost 30 years.

Children thrive when they see their parents engaged. Just like adults we feel valued when our partners and loved ones take an interest in our jobs or how our day went. School is your child’s work.

These positive connections between home and school show your child that you value what they are doing when you are apart from them. In our school our teachers are required to find ways that their parents can be engaged whether they work outside the home or not. Parents are valued and our belief is that parents are co-educators with us.

The pre-school years are a short time in a child’s life and an important time when you want to foster their love for learning. Find the right program for your child where you all feel valued and you can contribute even though you may work. This is an important time for your child and your family.

Lee Longo is the Director of Sound Beach Day School. Located on the Greenwich - Stamford border. A preschool inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the Project Approach in Early Childhood Education.

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Giving Thanks

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Letter to the Editor from Fred Camillo

We All Share a Love of Our Town

With extreme gratitude, I would like to thank the good people of the greatest town in the nation for their support on November 5th. All of the letters sent to the editor, yards signs placed, bumper stickers and magnets affixed to cars and trucks, meet and greet events held, and votes cast meant so much to me, our campaign team, and my fellow candidates. To all those whose votes I did not receive, I will work hard at earning your trust over the next two years.

Our town is a treasure that we, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and unaffiliated voters, all love. This is why the many civic minded citizens are so active here. We never stop striving to make it an even better town in which to live and work.

With many significant challenges on the immediate horizon, my colleague Lauren Rabin and I will be looking to all of our friends, neighbors, and fellow residents to work with us toward solutions that are both sustainable and forward thinking. These solutions must stem from ideas that are vetted and have the buy in of an engaged citizenry.

I would also like to salute Jill Oberlander and Sandy Litvak for

Thanksgiving Day is more than eating too much turkey and watching too many football games, although we do not believe you can have an excess of either. Next Thursday as we gather with family and friends, we give thanks. Or at least we say we do. But Letter to the Editor from Members of the BET what are we giving thanks for? And what if we have no family or friends to gather with or no turkey for the table?

The Republican members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation H i stor y tel l s u s t he A mer ic a n ver sion of (BET) thank you, the Greenwich voters, for your overwhelming support, Thanksgiving, began in 1621 when the Pilgrims as you re-elected us to leadership positions this last election.

It is a privilege to serve our town for another two years as members invited the Wamponoag Indians to celebrate their of the BET. We have heard your concerns “loud and clear” about the first bountiful harvest. Unprepared for the harsh upcoming property valuations, increased taxes and a fervent desire winter when they first arrived in 1620, most pilgrims to not establish a policy of long-term borrowing to meet our capital financing. remained onboard their tiny Mayf lower and ate While Greenwich has many budgetary challenges ahead, we intend rations they had brought with them. Of the original to work diligently together to assure that Greenwich remains the fiscally managed town in our state and the best place to live, 102 passengers, only half survived. The following premier raise a family, work and retire. spring the Wamponoags had helped the new Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Karen Fassuliotis, Debra Hess, Michael Mason, Leslie Tarkington settlers learn how to grow corn, what plants were poisonous and how best to hunt and fish. It is easy to understand, that once they had gathered and stored Letter to the Editor from Sally Davies their crops and provisions for the coming winter they would want to celebrate and give thanks.

You cannot look at the history of Thanksgiving America Recycles Day on November 15th is the only nationally without acknowledging that there has always been recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs. Single recycling has provided us with increased opportunities to reduce a religious aspect to it. In the American tradition it stream our trash but we still need to be vigilant about minimizing the amount of began as a way to thank God for His blessing and waste we produce, even if it is recyclable.

“Re-use” plays an important role in recycling so let’s pause before we bountiful harvest. There has long been thankfulness lift the garbage can lid and think before we deny an unwanted item that for a successful harvest, whether it was Egyptians second life. Take that extra time to find a better home than the waste and Romans thanking thanks their gods, the ancient stream for usable “stuff” you’re discarding – after all, your trash may be Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot or Native Americans someone else’s treasure. celebrating long before we arrived. at t he Br uce. Oly mpia t hen Anne W. Semes Column introduced us to more of her President Lincoln at the height of the Civil War in continued from page 1 1863 issued a proclamation that established a national animation,” Williams explained. captivating glimpses into the creative lives of artists, including day of Thanksgiving. Prior to 1863, mostly northern “ I t ’s o n e m a n ' s d r a w i n g s Elizabeth King, David Beck, and manipulated by different people. states and New England celebrated Thanksgiving We wanted to f ind a way to Richard Estes.

Grashow and King when they wished. Since President Lincoln’s visualize Jim’s thought track we rArtists e w on d e r f u l l y pr e s e nt , disturbing the f low of proclamation Thanksgiving Day has been about without a long w it h L eona rd Jacobs, the film or detracting from his arts veteran/humor provider feasting and celebrations. Interestingly, President own drawings.” who served as moderator, and To sum up, Williams has John Adams’ proclamations called for fasting and true to the evening’s theme – produced a truly heartwarming the audience was fully engaged humiliation. We are glad this ended in 1799 and does film. t h rou g hout , a s d i rec ted by not now jeopardize our mashed potatoes and football.

A G r e e nw i c h v o i c e h a d Robert Wolterstorff, the Bruce On Thursday when we gather, we gives thanks, asked, “Could this film be shown Mu s e u m’s S u s a n E . Ly n c h at Greenwich Library?” Perhaps but we don’t often identify who we give thanks to. one day, but now – its nex t executive director. This evening not, he reminded, “A lecture We have become overly sensitive to being politically festival viewing is in Tel Aviv, was when we talk and you listen.”

And, that’s a long way correct where the holidays are concerned in order Israel.

There was a lot for attendees from where Jim Stevenson was to ensure we do not offend anyone. As one noted often drawing and painting. I t o e n g a ge w it h : G r a s how ’s colossal cardboard creation of religious leader in town commented, it is hard to will long remember his stopping Italy’s Bernini Fountain, built by my desk in a former work take the theology out of Thanksgiving regardless of place in town with his sketch pad to be tossed to the elements; what religion you are or even if you do not believe in hand ready to show me the King’s haunting, often animated human/machine sculpture: the in religion. Pagans would celebrate their harvest action he documented with pen late David Beck, who magically and ink on a recent visit to Tod’s combined sculpture, painting, during the full moon in October. They may not have Point. textiles and mechanics; and Last Thursday week been giving thanks to God, but they were thankful to Richard Estes, “best practitioner Olympia Stone was honored at something. of photo realism” sharing how a Bruce Museum celebratory Wilbur L. Cross was Governor of Connecticut from p r e s e n t a t i o n o f h e r a r t i s t his meticulous glowing painting, “ doesn’t get a ny easier, a ny 1931 until 1939. He was also literary critic and English documentaries. Olympia grew faster…” up in t he burst ing-w it h-a r t At the end of much Professor at Yale University. In 1936, during the height Westchester home of mother fascinating interchange with the of the Great Depression, his issued the following Clare and father Alan Stone, panel and audience, Olympia the late great art lover and New proclamation: was asked how all these filming’s York gallery owner. She fittingly “Time out of mind at this turn of the seasons began with clips of her first film of artists in their spaces had her? And, “Has what when the hardy oak leaves rustle in the wind and the “The Collector” that profiles her affected you are doing changed your five-decade long career, frost gives a tang to the air and the dusk falls early father’s perception of your father?” and then her film on Redding“I never cease to not be in and the friendly evenings lengthen under the heel based a r t ist Ja mes “Jimmy” awe of my father’s breadth of the of Orion, it has seemed good to our people to join Grashow - “ T he Ca rdboa rd number of artists that he knew,” together in praising the Creator and Preserver, who Bernini,” both films seen before has brought us by a way that we did not know to the end of another year. In observance of this custom, I appoint Thursday, the twenty-sixth of November, as a day of Public Thanksgiving for the blessings that have The Nedder Group, Coldwell Banker is hosting a been our common lot and have placed our beloved coat drive to collect clean, gently worn, warm coats State with the favored regions of earth – for all the now through Jan. 10, 2020 to support the non-profit creature comforts; the yield of the soil that has fed One Warm Coat. Resi-dents are invited to make a us and the richer yield from labor of every kind that difference in our local community by donating to the has sustained our lives – and for all those things as coat drive and helping The Nedder Group, reach their dear as breath to the body, that quicken man’s faith goal of collecting coats and dollars. in manhood, that nourish and strengthen his spirit to “We are so excited about our One Warm Coat do the great work still before him: for the brotherly drive and hope the community will support us. There word and act; for honor held above price; for steadfast are nearly 50 million Americans cur-rently living courage and zeal in the long, long search after truth; in poverty and struggling to pro-vide a warm coat for liberty and for justice freely granted by each to his for themselves or their families. One Warm Coat’s fellow an so as freely enjoyed; and for the crowning program helps us keep all of the coats we collect in glory and mercy of peace upon our land; -- that we may humbly heart of these blessings as we gather once again with solemn and festive rites to keep our Harvest Home.”

The Greenwich Sentinel wishes you all a peaceful Thanksgiving Day.

running a spirited campaign and offering their vision for our town’s future to the voters. Campaigns are very stressful on candidates and their families, and the past few election cycles have seen that stress elevated. I thank them for stepping up to run, and for doing so at a time when extreme partisanship has turned many off and away from public service. Communicating with them both right after the election reassured me that we all share a love of our town. Their civic pride and ideas are things that I am eager to encourage and embrace.

As I look forward to a new administration, I ask for your prayers, involvement, and ideas. As our 16th President once said, ” with public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed. ” Let us endeavor to exceed expectations, and do so with a healthy respect for all who engage in the arena of public service.

May God bless our wonderful town, and may God bless each and every person who calls it home.

Fred Camillo is the First Selectman-elect and a current State Representative

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America Recycles Day Nov. 15 Greenwich takes pride in its recycling program and, along with some amazingly energetic and passionate volunteers, is constantly seeking new initiatives to improve all aspects of waste reduction.

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A Life Lived with Autocorrect threat alone kept me up at night, working a little longer to avoid public humiliation. Yet, even with all of this, my elementary training did nothing to improve my spelling. I have lived with this shortcoming, well, until autocorrect came into my life and changed everything.

By Icy Frantz I a m a t e r r i b l e s p e l l e r.

I always have been. In elementary school I endured weekly spelling tests, endless nights of memorization and many rounds of song elicited to make learning easier M.I.S.S.I.S.S.I.P.P.I. Memories of 2nd-grade spelling still haunt me. As a class we would correct our tests by going around the room, each student spelling out loud a word from the test. When a student misspelled a word, the teacher would make the entire class, in unison, chant what I remember as, Woe beyond to you. I am not even sure what it was supposed to mean. The

I’m sure, from the unsuspecting recipients.

A friend told me that she went running to the Apple Store when she discovered that her autocorrect was “correcting” commonly used words like “the” and “it” to “poopy poo” and “barfyhead” only to discover

You have just eaten a large ice cream sundae.

Autocorrect: you have just eaten a small kale salad with dressing on the side.

Autocorrect, the miraculous deve l op m e nt t h at c or r e c t s misspelled words as you type.

Brilliant. I am sure you have experienced it. Most of the time it is spot on, but, like most easy solutions, it has its limitations.

Just last week, autocorrect took over and amended the way I sign of f and, just like that, “xoxo Icy” became “xoxo Spicey” raising a few eyebrows,

that her young children had changed the autocorrect settings on her phone to do just that. Brilliant! Who knew that autocorrect could be manipulated?

It got me wondering what life would be like if we could autocorrect in other areas.

You have just eaten a large ice cream sundae. Autocorrect: you have just eaten a small kale

salad with dressing on the side.

The wide receiver has just f u m ble d t he ga me-w i n n i ng touchdown. Autocorrect: the w ide receiver just caug ht the perfect touchdown pass complete with victory dance and state championship.

I ju s t sl e p t t h r ou g h my alarm and had to rush the kids to school late, dressed in my pajamas with no breakfast and lots of screaming. Autocorrect: I have woken before my alarm, had time to meditate, watch the sunrise and let the dogs out and then greet sleepy children with a hot, home-cooked breakfast.

If only! Unfortunately, with no technological autocorrect feature for life, it is left to us to do the hard work. How can we learn something from the brilliance of autocorrect and, perhaps, lead a life that is a bit less regretful?

We ca n lea r n a lot f rom conversations with people in their final days here on earth.

When questioned about regrets or a ny t h i ng t hey wou ld do dif ferently, common themes seem to surface. Here are just a few I would haves: spent more time with the people I love

spent less time at work worried less and spent more time in the moment let the little things go and not let them bother me been happier faced my fears and shared my feelings forgiven more spent more time feeling grateful

I f we e st a bl ish ou r ow n i nter na l auto cor re c t to day, can we ultimately manipulate the output and outcome of our tomorrows?

A friend of mine used to take a few days every year to think about the year ahead. He would pack a yellow legal pad, a pen, and his running clothes and head far away from his every day life to write about his goals and his dreams, his wishes and his wants. He would clear his head on a few long runs and return ready to live life with a little more purpose. Brilliant.

Another friend takes a moment at the end of every day to take a mental inventory.

W h a t d i d I d o we l l? W h a t cou ld I have done bet ter?

What words were left unsaid?

What relationships need more attention? What relationships need mending? How can I live differently tomorrow? Brilliant.

L i fe move s a long pr et t y quickly for us all. I have been known to place a book down on a table, meaning to put it away, and a month later it is still there.

Without purposeful ref lection a nd i ntent ion, t hat b o ok is destined to stay on that table for a lifetime. The same is true about meaningful change. Without autocorrect, we will have to rely on purposeful ref lection and intention, and that’s not a terrible prospect at all.

The holiday season is fast approaching, let’s prepare now to be sure that we get all our work done (autocorrect: work a little less, love more); to let ever yone k now when l it t le things bother us (autocorrect: let it go); to hang on to past g rievances (autocorrect: be h a p p i e r, f o r g i v e m o r e); t o be ung ratef ul (Autocorrect: practice gratitude).

L ove more, care more, engage more, and def initely laugh a lot more. No regrets!!!

Brilliant. xoxo Spicey

Serving the Greater Good Coffee for Good

Greater Good Column

By Chris Franco

NI 3O TH VE RS AR Y!

Three of my personal passions include preser ving and repur posing historic buildings, rooting for people to achieve their personal potential and enjoying a good cup of coffee. To varying degrees I try to include each in my life on a regular basis. Now, in a happy twist of fate, these things that I love have come together in one exciting new initiative for our community.

A few months ago I was i nv ite d to v isit t he gorge ous “Solomon Mead House” at the Second Congregational Church on North Maple Avenue i n Gre enw ich. Th is fa nt ast ic structure was built in 1858 by a wealthy farmer and real estate developer, and is an imposing Italianate villa that sits high atop a hill - at the time it was built it had a beautiful long view of the Long Island Sound and the surrounding countryside. The Mead House has been a part of the “2CC” campus for many generations, and I have often admired its exterior beauty when I would drive by. I wondered what the house was used for and what it looked like inside.

So I was thrilled be given a tour by “2CC” parishioner Deb Rogan, who explained to me that the Mead House has been used for many years as the residence of 2CC’s Associate Pastor and

as office space by various nonprofit organizations in our town.

Deb said that the first f loor had b e e n t he hom e of “Ac t I I ”, a consignment shop sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship of 2CC, but that it was now going to be the site of a new upscale coffee shop for Greenwich. All of that was interesting enough, but what really stopped me in my tracks was the sheer beauty of the grand, original and intact interior spaces.

I couldn’t help but think that making these spaces available for the public to experience would be a great gift to our community.

And then the story got even

a leader in providing state-ofthe-art services and support for individuals with special needs and their families, from birth throughout their lives.

The new coffee shop, which will open in 2020, will be called “Coffee For Good”. CFG will be a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and it has been established as a joint venture of 2CC and Abilis. Deb Rogan of 2CC will be the Executive Director, and CFG will be run and staffed by people a f f i liated w ith A bi lis.

C F G ’s B o a r d o f D i r e c to r s i s comprised of representatives from 2CC and Abilis, and I was

This wonderful new venture is worthy of our support. Amy Montimurro, President and CEO of A bilis said, “thank s to our supporters, we have been able to take on new initiatives, creating oppor tu n ities for indiv idua ls to live full, meaningful lives in their communities. Partnerships like Cof fee For G ood have an exponential effect on everything we do.”

So we will have an exciting n e w g at h e r i n g p l a c e to l o o k forward to in 2020, where we

will be able to enjoy a hot cup of coffee in a magnificent restored historical space, and be served by wonderful people building a brighter future for themselves.

What could be better?

Chris Franco is the President and co-founder of the Greenwich P o i n t C o n s e r v a n c y. C h r i s i s passionate about restoring and re-purposing historic buildings, which is the focus of his company, Th e F ra n c o Grou p L LC . C h r i s and his wife Rachel reside in Old Greenwich.

We will have an exciting new gathering place to look forward to in 2020, where we will be able to enjoy a hot cup of coffee in a magnificent restored historical space, and be served by wonderful people building a brighter future for themselves. better. Deb explained to me that 2CC had been working with the local organization Abilis to create a self-sustaining coffee shop in the beautiful f irst-f loor space, which would be staffed by clients of Abilis who would receive onthe-job training and learn skills needed to hold good jobs and build “able” lives. Abilis is a wonderful organization, started more than 68 years ago, and it has achieved a much-deserved reputation as

honored to be asked to serve as the “independent” director not affiliated with either organization.

I h ave h a d s om e e x p e r ie n c e employing people with special needs, as the Greenwich Point Conservancy partners with Abilis to maintain the deck at the Sue H Baker Pavilion at Greenwich Point during the summer months. That has been a great experience, and I'm very optimistic about the CFG plan and its prospects for success.

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Barbara Verboven Barbara Christensen Verboven passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2019 with her family beside her. She was born in Greenwich, CT on Jan. 7, 1943.

Barbara retired from the Greenwich Board of Education as a secretary for many years.

B a r b a r a l ove d m a k i n g h e r ceramics and sharing them with family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Julia Christensen, her loving husband Donald Verboven Sr. and son Duke Verboven. She is survived by her brothers Raymond and Gar y Christensen, her sons, Donald (Debra) Verboven and D a n i e l ( L au r e n) Ve rb ove n , also her f ive grandchildren, Samantha, Danielle, Jake, Taylor and Olivia.

Calling hours will be on Friday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Road # 3, Greenwich, CT. Private burial for immediate family will follow.

Paul Berdoff Paul A lexander Padien Berdoff – Alex – passed away Nov. 11, 2019 after a nine-month battle with Ewing Sarcoma. He was surrounded by his loving wife Faye, his mother Claire, his father Russell and his siblings Matthew, Elizabeth and David.

Born in 1988 in New York City, Alex grew up in Greenwich, CT. He graduated from Greenwich Country Day School and Greenwich High School before attending Tufts University. Alex met his future bride, Faye, in 2012 and they were married in 2017.

Visiting hours were Thu rsday, Nov. 14 at L eo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home in Greenwich. A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Greenwich.

A r e c e p t ion for f a m i ly a nd friends to celebrate Alex's life will immediately follow at 85 Perkins Rd. The Padien Berdoff family will sit Shiva and welcome visitors at their home Nov. 15 to Nov. 22.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to suppor t Ew ing Sarcoma research or to the Tufts E-Men Ultimate Frisbee team.

Leendert Grijns Leendert (Lane) C. Grijns passed away Nov. 4, in New Orleans. Born Dec. 9, 1937, in Utrecht, The Netherlands, he was the son of Cornelis Dirk Grijns and Lijntje Punt.

He received a Masters of Laws from Utrecht University, a nd a lso a Masters of L aws from Tulane Law School, as a Fulbright Scholar. He worked as an associate lawyer in admiralty law for Nauta, Dutilh c.s., in Rotterdam. After being general manager of several American banks in London, he then joined NMB Bank as General

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Manager, and eventually rose to be the Chairman and Regional Manager of the Americas for ING Barings; he was equally the Deputy Chairman Management Com m it te e of I NG B a r i ng s , London. He was Chairman of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in the USA; Chairman of the Institute of International Bankers; Chairman of the Netherland-America Foundation; and Director of the American Friends of the A msterdam Concertgebouw. In 1992 he was decorated by the Queen of The Netherlands as an Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau.

A s a 4 0 -ye a r r e sident of Greenw ich, CT, he was a member of the Stanwich Club, a longtime member of the Metropolitan Opera Club, and of the Lotos Literary Club.

He is survived by his beloved wife Janice Donaldson, originally of New Orleans; by his four sons, of whom he was ver y proud: David (Dina), of New York; Derek of Greenwich, CT; Andrew of London, England; and his twin brother Julian (Kate) of Westport, CT. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Dylan and Braeden Gerrit Grijns and

by Sophie and Ava Grijns. He is survived by his two brothers in The Netherlands, Johannes and Arnold. In New York City he is survived by a cousin Adriaan Grijns, and by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins in The Netherlands.

A wake will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich, CT. At 7 p.m. there will be an opportunity to share thoughts and memories.

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Michael Hughes Michael Edward Hughes, 78, passed away on Oct. 31 in Vero Beach, FL with his wife and children near his side.

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Jan. 12, 1941 to Edward and Marie Hughes, Mike graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Kenosha and from Marquette Universit y w ith a deg ree in Journalism in 196 4. Mike married Elizabeth White, also from Kenosha, in 1965 and later they had two children, Michael and Anne.

Mike started his career as a journalist at the Kenosha News before moving into the field of public relations. In 1974, Mike accepted a position heading Selz Seabolt in New York City, and he moved his family to Greenwich, CT where they happily resided for the next 34 years. He also held positions at AT&T and ITT, started his own public relations firm, and authored PLATFORM TENNIS, an instructional book about a popular New England winter sport. In 2005, he and his wife retired to Naples, Fla. where

they lived for nearly 15 years before relocating to Vero Beach last year to be closer to family.

Family always came f irst to Mike, and his love will be felt forever. He was a devoted husband, loving father and an amazing "Papa" to his three grandsons who meant the world to him. He was also blessed with wonderful friends from all aspects of life and he spent many years playing his favorite sport, golf, at Milbrook Club in Greenwich, CT and Wyndemere Country Club in Naples, FL .

He will be remembered as a consummate gentleman who was kind to all and who was loved by many—and for his fun loving spirit and witty sense of humor which will live on in our hearts forever.

M i ke i s su r v ive d by h i s beloved wife, Elizabeth (Beth) White Hughes, his best friend to whom he was married for 54 years; his son Michael William Hughes (wife Emma Lopez) of Orlando who greatly admired him; and his daughter Anne Hug hes O'Con nor (husba nd M a t t h e w) a n d t h e i r t h r e e sons Matthew, Kyle and Dylan O'Connor of Vero Beach, Florida, who absolutely adored him.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Pfau Leipzig, as well as his parents, Edward and Marie Hughes, all of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

A celebration of his life is planned on Nov. 23 in Naples, FL.

James Kambas James William Kambas of Greenwich, CT passed away on Nov. 7, 2019 at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sylvia; their three children: son William, and his wife Ariadne, of Fairfield, CT, and daughters Paige Wolfe, and her husband S t e p h e n o f We s t H a r t fo r d , CT, and Karen Giotis, and her hu s b a n d Jo h n , o f R i n g o e s , NJ; and seven grandchildren: Dimitrios, Ella, Andreas, Ian, Theodoros, Isabella, and Katerina.

In his personal and p r o fe s s i o n a l l i ve s J i m w a s honest, ethical and conducted himself in the highest integrity.

He valued education and the opportunities that it provided, believed that hard work was c r it i c a l to a l l s u c c e s s , a n d was st rong i n h is fa it h a nd spirituality. Jim loved spending time w ith his family and he took great pride in all of their activities and achievements. Jim had a witty sense of humor, often coming up with one-liners that made the family laugh, even in his final days.

Jim was born on Oct. 26, 1931 in Bristol, CT to William and Bessie Kambas, both from Lesvos, Greece. He grew up in Bristol with two older sisters, Sarah Lenis and Mary Andreas.

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Jim started his career teaching in Greenwich, CT and ultimately pursued a fulfilling career in the practice of law in Stamford, CT. For the majority of his career he practiced as a partner of Durey & Pierson and as a partner of its successor, Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts. He long represented ban k s, lending institutions, and closely held businesses.

Jim culminated his career at the law partnership of Roberts, Kambas, Rose & Bates. During retirement, Jim served as an arbitrator for the Connecticut Bar Association in fee disputes, as an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange, and at the International Service Corps where he worked with law firms in Croatia and Bulgaria.

Ji m ge ne r ou sly g ave h i s t i me a nd k nowle d ge to t he community by ser ving in leadership positions in many local charitable organizations including Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Hospital, the New Neighborhoods and Housing D evelopme nt F u nd , Fa m i ly & Children Services, and the Church of the Archangels. He also served as the chair of two sections of the Connecticut Bar Association and as president of the Regional Bar Association (now called the Fairfield County Bar Association).

The Kambas family greeted friends and relatives on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Stamford.

A f u nera l ser v ice wa s held Tuesday, Nov. 12 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Ora nge, CT. The bu r ia l w ill b e at B e aver da le Memor ia l Park, immediately followed by a luncheon at the New Haven Lawn Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kambas Educational Scholarship at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, a merit-based scholarship to support the education of Greek Orthodox youth.

Alice Bey Alice Elizabeth Bey passed away in Greenwich, CT on Sept.

24, 2019 just a few weeks shy of her 101st birthday.

Alice was born Nov. 3, 1918 to Mary Mack and Tony Boraczek in Bridgeport, CT. Soon after, her family moved to Old Greenwich, CT where she lived the majority of her one hundred years. In high school she won two CT state prizes for art, a passion she carried with her throughout her life. During WWII, she took over men's jobs doing precision factory work and successfully advocated for better female pay.

Alice made a career as a Stanley Home Products representative where she made many lasting relationships over 40 years with the company. She had a wide circle of friends and sharing

stories about her escapades and adventures was one of her favorite pastimes. Alice was known for her love of dancing and singing well into her late-90s and was a constant companion at the Greenwich Senior Center, which she visited three times a week for almost 30 years.

A l ice is su r v ive d by her niece, Darlene C. Spartas, nephew, Dale C. Spartas, as well as many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Otto Bey and sister Julia H. Spartas.

A private memorial celebrating A lice took place a p p r o p r i a t e l y o n h e r 1 01 s t bir thday. Donations may be made in her honor to the Greenwich Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830.

On Faith

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The Golden String

On Faith Feature

By Marek P. Zabriskie Before entering seminary, I took a class in my church called Education for Ministry or Ef M, which is the most in depth class offered for adults in the Episcopal Church. Students meet once a week for four years to study the Old and New Testaments, church history and theology.

Each student also presents his or her own spiritual autography to the class. It was a great experience to do this and to listen to others tell their spiritual story.

During the ordination process, I had to tell my spiritual autobiography many times. Each time, I had to speak about the event s , ex p er ience s , p e ople , mentors, places and books that transformed my life and led me to feel that God was calling me in a very clear direction.

How wou l d you te l l you r spiritual autobiography? Where did it begin? What is your earliest spiritual memory? What books, events, people and experiences transformed you spiritually?

Who helped you to develop spiritual vision? Where have you been broken and healed so that you may now heal others using your wounds and compassion to bring hope to others?

In doing this exercise, I found a series of random events that when examined together seemed like pearls held together on a golden string. Each event led to something else as if my life were being guided by an inv isible hand. It was providence, not happenstance.

I recently picked up a book that I had read several years ago called The Golden String by Bede Griffiths, a Roman Catholic priest from England who established a Ch r istia n ash ra m i n I nd ia.

He devoted his life to studying Hinduism and Christianity and eastern and western faith traditions.

The Golden String is his spiritual autobiography. He took the title f rom a poem by English poet William Blake. Early on, Griffith tells the story of attending boarding school and in the evening hearing a chorus of birds singing from a tree around sunset. He writes, Everything grew still as the sunset faded and the veil of dusk began to cover the earth.

I remember now the feeling of awe which came over me. I felt inclined to kneel on the ground, as though I had been standing in the presence of an angel; and I hardly dared to look on the face of the sky, because it

seemed as though it was but a veil before the face of God. Griff iths had an authentic, religious, mystical experience. It took place in nature. He sensed a oneness with all creation. It seemed as if a veil had been lifted.

For a moment, he comprehended an inexpressible beauty and unity to all things. He wrote of this mystery saying: Suddenly we know that we belong to another world, that there is another dimension to existence. It is impossible to put what we have seen into words; it is something beyond a ll words wh ich has been revealed.

Studies show that some 75 percent of Americans have had a religious/mystical experience, but most are reluctant to speak about it.

Griff iths, however, allowed this experience to propel him into a profound spiritual journey that lasted throughout his life. I myself

have had such an experience, and it continues to inform my spiritual journey each day.

Griffiths studied at Oxford with C.S. Lewis, who he described as “the most exact and penetrating mind that I had ever encountered…”

Lewis at the time was an agnostic.

It was while the two men were reading philosophy together that Griffiths was gradually brought back to Christianity. At first, he had an intellectual conversion. Later, he connected his head to his heart as his conversion deepened.

Together, Lewis and Griffiths read and discussed William Law’s Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life and Joseph Butler’s Analogy of Religion. “I was not interested in systems and dogmas; I wanted to find a philosophy by which I could live,” notes Griffith. In time, he sought religious responses to his philosophical questions such as what is the meaning of life?

Griffiths and two friends moved to a cottage in the Cottswalds, where they lived a very simple life

devoted to reading, writing and meditation. Griffiths wrote: It would be difficult to define exactly what we were seeking but I think that in an obscure way without knowing it we were seeking God. He read the novels of Thomas Hardy and Leo Tolstoy, the poetry o f Wo r d s wo r t h , Sw i n b u r n e , Shelley, T.S. Eliot, Keats and Dante and the works of Aristotle. He studied the Bhagavad Gita, the Buddha’s Way of Virtue (a version of the Dhammapada) and the Sayings of Lao Tzu. As I reread the story of Griffith’s conversion and transformation, his story reminded me of my own spiritual journey, and I recalled again how in careful reflection upon the events and encounters of our lives we may find a golden string that has led us home to God. The Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, Rector of Christ Church Greenwich

Round Hill Community Church For more than a decade, the good folks from Round Hill Community Church (RHCC), have been delivering holiday magic in the form of a much-anticipated annual Gingerbread Workshop with children enrolled in the After School Program at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in the Bronx. The After School Program was first brought to RHCC's attention when a congregation member read Jonathan Kozol's book, "Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation" and realized that she had attended college with St. Ann's rector, the Reverend Martha Overall, known lovingly by all as Mother Martha, 30 years prior. Thus

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began a wonderful relationship that has included donations from the congregation of backpacks stuffed with school supplies to kick-off the new school year, an ongoing collection of gently-used work attire for unemployed adults trying to reintegrate into the workforce, and of course, the beloved Gingerbread Workshop.

St. Ann's is located in the Mott Haven neig h borhood of t he Bron x i n New York, the poorest section of the poorest Congressional district in the United States.

They met a need in their community when it became evident that there was a significant school drop-out rate among students who did not have the necessary

tools and support structure at home to keep them in class. St. Ann's After School Program volunteers now pick the local area students up from school, bring them to the church and provide a nutritious snack.

Then they go to their classrooms where they can do homework and supplemental learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Each evening, they are fed a hot meal before their parents arrive to pick them up. As a result, community leaders have seen a significant change in enrollment and retainment rates since the program was implemented.

This year, as in the past, RHCC will head over with a team of volunteers on

Thursday, December 12, loaded with gingerbread houses and mountains of candy which more than 100 children in the Program, ages 5-13, will use to decorate their very own gingerbread masterpiece!

"The look in their eyes when they see us that day that we come with the houses and the candy, it would just melt your heart.

There is such a genuine sense of excitement and joy," remarked Roland Kistler, who helps RHCC orchestrate the event every year and loves going. "This is a luxury, a treat that they might not ever have a chance to do otherwise and the kids look forward to it every year; it really marks the start of the holidays for them. And they are

always so grateful!"

At Round Hill Community Church, we believe that there are many ways to serve and help others in our church community, local community, and beyond.

Our outreach involves both f inancial contributions to worthy organizations and opportunities to volunteer for many of them. We seek to always be a force for good in the world. For more information about Round Hill Community Church or to sponsor a gingerbread house ($10/ house) for a child enrolled in the St. Ann's After School Program, please visit www. roundhillcommunitychurch.org or call 203869-1091.

Worship & Events Calendar

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. Saturday Life Groups: Every Saturday through Nov. 23.

Sunday Life Groups: Every Sunday through Nov. 24.

BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com

Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Wed: Bible Study 7:30pm.

Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org

Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am.

CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm.

The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine of Siena: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 www.stcath.org

Worship: Sat: St. Catherine (Church) 5pm (Vigil) Celebrated with organ and cantor.

Sun: St. Catherine (Church) 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; St. Agnes: 8:30 and 10am. Daily Mass: St. Catherine (Chapel) Mon through Fri: 7am and 5:15pm. Holy Day: St. Catherine (Church) Eve: 5:15pm (Vigil); Day: 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm. Masses in other Languages: St. Catherine (Chapel)September to June: French Mass 2nd Sun, 11am; Italian Mass, 3rd Sun, 11am; Spanish Mass 4th Sun, 11am. Year-round: Korean Mass Every Sun, 5pm. Reconciliation - Sacrament of Penance: St. Catherine (Sacristy) Sat: 3-4pm or by appt at St. Catherine or St. Agnes. Robert Henrey Talk: Nov. 17, 11:30am-1:30pm.

Thanksgiving Food Drive: donations must be brought to the Faith Formation Office

by Nov. 18, 203-637-3661 x330. NAMI Book Club Discussion - Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence: Nov. 18, 7-8:30pm, RSVP, craws@optonline.net. Book Discussion: 'The Universal Christ' by Richard Rohr: Nov. 20, 7-8:30pm, register, lori.wilson@ stcatherine-stagnes.org. Social Seniors: Nov. 20, 1-3pm.

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun

7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:453:45. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am-12pm. Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:306pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. Young Adult Society Meeting (ages 21-35): Nov. 18, 7pm, all are welcome. Latin Mass for the Feast of Saint Cecilia: Nov. 22, 7:30pm.

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm.

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am.

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

Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction 9am.

St. Paul Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, office@stpaulgreenwich.org or 203-531-8741.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm or by appointment. St. Paul Bereavement Group: Nov. 21, 5:30-7pm.

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

Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Mass).

Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group (Spanish) Fri 8pm.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich

Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wed. Service 7:30pm. Childcare.

COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com

Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Sun every month.

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. Friday Night Live: Nov. 15, 6-8pm. Greenwich Chamber Players Concert: Nov. 17, 4pm.

Meditation Group: Nov. 21, 6:30pm.

CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org

Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am. Nov. 17: Community Hour & Parenting Discussion

Group, 11am-12pm; Mindful SelfCompassion Workshop, 11:15am-12:15pm, Rick’s Room, free. Giving Trees: Nov. 17, 9am-Dec. 4, 4:30pm.

North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www. northgreenwichchurch.org

Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month.

Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org

Family-friendly Evensong Service, Sat 5pm.

Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30am. Theatre Games each Wed, 4:15pm. High School A Cappella: Nov. 15, 5pm. 2CC Greenwich Moms’ Group: Nov. 21, 7pm.

EPISCOPAL Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 www.churchoftheadvent.org

Service: Sun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday School during academic year.

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org

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.

Ongoing: Christmas Pageant sign up. Nov. 16: Newcomers Reception, 5-7pm, The Tomes-Higgins House; “The Crown Revisited” concert, 7pm, $25 general seating and $10 students, 203-869-5421 or stmichaelgreenwich. com. Nov. 17: Christ Church Youth: Global Philanthropy Leaders, 12:30pm, music@christchurchgreenwich.org; Choral Evensong, 5pm; Dogwood Books & Gifts event, 7pm, jtredinnick@ christchurchgreenwich.org.

Baseball and Brews: Nov. 21, 7-9pm, 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.

Music Sunday - music by Johann Sebastian Bach: Nov. 17, 10:15am. Fall Luncheon: Nov. 20, RSVP, 203-637-2447. Inspirica Thanksgiving Collection: contributions need to be donated by Nov. 20.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org

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

JEWISH

Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org

Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), 9:20am, register. Shabbat Guest Scholar: Nov. 15 & 16, RSVP. Teen Shabbat Dinner: Nov. 15, 6:30pm, RSVP. Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org

Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month.

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

Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Judaism, Tue 7pm.

Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am12pm. Family Movie Night: Nov. 16, 5:308pm. Terrific Tots at the JCC Preschool: Nov. 18 & 20, 9:30am. Introduction to Judaism: Nov. 19, 7-8pm.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com

Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm.

NONDENOMINATIONAL Dingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923 www.dingletownchurch.org

Service & Sunday School: Sundays 10:30am followed by coffee hour. Holy Communion: first Sun of each month. Sunday School 11am.

Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org

Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and children’s ministry available.

Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org

Sunday Services: Greenwich location (202 Taconic Rd.), 9 & 10:45am (June 9-Sept 2, 10am only); Stamford location (579 Pacific St.), 6pm. Continue the Conversation Group: Nov. 20, 7-8:30pm, Emmaus Hall. Fleming Rutledge - Talk on Advent: Nov. 23, 1011am.

The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org

Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm. Wednesdays: Spirit speaks-beginner psychic & mediumship development, 7-9pm, $20 per class.

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

Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am.

Candle Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am.

Pajama Shabbat: Nov. 15, 5:30pm, free, alice.schoen@templesholom.com.

Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Nov. 20, 10:30am, free, templesholom.com/itsy-bitsy-playgroup

Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. Nov. 15: Kingdom Come, 7-9pm, Trinity Ministry Center. Nov. 16: Men's Breakfast, 8:3010am, Trinity Ministry Center, RSVP, bruce@thekoes.com. Nov. 17: Newcomer Welcome, 10-11:30am.

LUTHERAN

First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org

First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org

Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and fellowship. Wed: education ages 3.5 & up 2:30-5:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466

Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30.

METHODIST

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

Worship & Sunday School: 10am. Baby Photo Contest: send in your baby picture, either electronically or a paper copy, to the church office by Nov. 17, officedhumc@gmail.com.

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com

Sunday Service: 9:30am; Korean, 11:30am.

Sunday School: 11:30am (English/Korean).

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099

PRESBYTERIAN

Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s Mini-Chapel 10:15am.

Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. Interfaith Blood Drive: Nov. 16, 8am-1:30pm.

Pageant Auditions: Nov. 23, 9am, andre. castillo@fpcg.org 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. Church Lunch: Nov. 17.

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org

Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:159pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:30-11:30am.

Mothers of Preschoolers 1st/3rd Wed of month 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels Sat 7:308:30am. PIVOT Ministry at Living Hope: Nov. 17, 10-11:30am.

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Craft. Greenwich Land Trust - Mueller Preserve, 370 Round Hill Rd. Free, members; $15, non-members. RSVP. 203629-2151. gltrust.org

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America's Boating Club of Greenwich: Fine Wine Tasting and Sea Chanteys.

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Academy Wins FAA Title in Thriller Against Sacred Heart

By Paul R. Silverfarb I n a b a c k-a n d-f o r t h g a m e t hat decided t he Fa i rchester Athletic Association field hockey championship, it was Greenwich Academy that exacted revenge o n c r o s s tow n r i v a l s S a c r e d Heart Greenwich and came away w ith the thrilling 1-0 v ictor y Friday afternoon.

“It was really a lot of fun,” Brower said. “It was a fun event when you know that you’re going to play a great level of field hockey and that it can go either way.

Both teams were excited and really wanted the game, so it’s a lot of fun to play in those kinds of games. Sacred Heart has a great program over there and the kids are at a great skill level. So put that on AstroTurf and it makes it even more fun.”

With the win, the Gators were able to get past the Tigers, as Sacred Heart won its regular season meeting 3-0 earlier this year and also upended Greenwich Academy in the previous two FAA championship games.

Brower said that when the clock hit triple zeros and the FAA championship was secured, the team was obviously on cloud nine.

“I think they were all so happy for the team,” the GA head coach said. “Yes, one person put the ball in, but I think everybody recog n ized that ever y si ng le person stepped up and ever y single person on the bench practiced really hard the week before. Everybody did their job and did it really well. It was really fun to feel like it was an entire

The Greenwich Academy field hockey team celebrates the 1-0 victory over rivals Sacred Heart Greenwich in the FAA championship game. team victory.”

The lone goa l of t he ga me happened with less than 1:30 to play in the f irst half, as senior captain Grace Schulze inserted the ball to Sophie Freedman. Fellow senior captain Maya Walker took control of the ball and then passed it to Julia Freedman. From there, Antonia Packard passed the ball to Schulze, who was in front of the cage and fired the shot past the Sacred Heart goalie for the 1-0 lead.

Schulze’s goal was an exciting moment for Greenwich Academy, as they used a corner opportunity set piece that they haven’t put in a live game situation since late Aug ust. Brower said that the team decided to give it a go, and the Gators were amazing in their execution of the corner.

“There were a lot of piece to it and for Grace to have the poise to get it on the baseline and put it in with Olivia right there was great,” Brower said. “They were really excited about it and it was exciting to see it work out the way it did. I think every time you play a team you take what you know about their attacking corners or defensive corners and see if you could figure out how to beat it.

You look at your opponent and what their strengths are and how you can try to get around them. I thought our team had a little less pressure, so they were just excited to give it a try. It was like the Hail Mary of field hockey corners.”

For Schulze, one of the senior captains, to come away with the lone goal of the game just added to her stellar tenure at Greenwich

Academy. For Brower, what makes it more special is how the goal was scored.

“The ball was touched by six people before it went in the goal,” Brower said. “In order for it to get to Grace, there were five other people that had to do their part and do it perfectly. While Grace is the one to put it in, I think she would be the first one to say that the other f ive people and the people running in for rebounds and the people on the post for any wide shots played as much a part in the goal as she did.”

Although the Gators had the 1-0 lead and the defense was playing well, Sacred Heart had a handful of chances late to knot the score at 1-1. Actually, the Tigers had five corner opportunities with no time left in regulation. Although they

came close, it was GA’s Walker who took control of the ball on the fifth corner opportunity try and fired the ball out of harm’s way to close out the game.

Brower added that she thought the Gators played with a lot of poise, especially since GA found itself in some tight situations late in the game. But that’s when the defensive corner specialists Walker, Schulze, Packard and Katherine Glassmeyer stepped up in a big way and kept the ball out of the GA cage.

“We brought those situations on ourselves, but I thought we kept our poise and worked the ball out of the defense consistently and confidently,” Brower said. “Our defensive corner unit really has done a great job working together and working as a team back there to try and go against some of the best corner shooters in New England. Without a doubt, Sacred Heart has one of the best corner shooters in high school at this time. To be able to face her and do as well as we did is really exciting.”

With the victory, Greenwich Academy upped its overall record to 17-2-1 while the Tigers fell for the first time this season sit at 16-1 overall.

Brower said she couldn’t have been more excited with the playoff atmosphere and to compete with such a lively crowd cheering on the crosstown rivals.

“Those are the games that you think of when you’re doing sprints in the preseason, and those are the games that you think of when you would rather go home instead of practice early in the season,” Brower said. “It makes it sweet

when you come out on top. We have been on the other side too, so having that perspective makes you appreciate it even more.”

Although GA took the victory and reclaimed the FAA cha mpionsh ip, the tea m still had work to do. On Wednesday, G r e enw ich Ac ademy b at t le d Hotchkiss School in the opening game of the New England Prep School Athletic Conference field hockey tournament.

“Winning the FA A championship was just another step towards where we are looking to go,” Brower said. “We have been lucky to play so many good teams. We went to the Proving Grounds in Pennsylvania and then Oak Knoll came up and we played them. We got to play Sacred Heart twice. We got to play some of the best teams in the country and playing well against that kind of talent is what we are feeling good about right now. We really enjoyed the moment on Friday and now we are focusing forward to Wednesday.”

Results from the game against Hotchkiss were unavailable at press time. If the Gators advance, they will play on Saturday for the NEPSAC championship.

“I th in k the tou r na ment is exciting and it’s like a brand-new season,” Brower said. “It doesn’t matter what you’ve done before.

Once you’re in it, it is anybody’s ballgame. Records and stats don’t really mean a whole lot because it’s one game. Anybody can do anything on any given day, so that kind of pressure I hope brings out the best in our kids.”

Brunswick Ready to Tackle Governor’s in Todd Marble Bowl

By Paul R. Silverfarb What seemed like a wild idea at the beginning of the school year became a reality yesterday, as f irst-year head coach Mike Hannigan and the Brunswick School football team learned it will be playing in an end-of-theseason bowl game.

“It’s going to be great and a lot of fun,” said Hannigan. “It’s so much fun every year. There’s just excitement. The kids are excited.

The parents are excited. The alumni are excited. The athletic department is excited and the head of school is excited. It’s a great cap to the season. For me, it’s going to be a lot of fun. Maybe there will be a little extra nerves heading into the game, but I can’t focus on that. I am focused on preparation and making sure that the boys don’t have those extra nerves. I want to prepare the players here to show up and take care of business as usual.”

A f ter the Br uins took ca re of business against Williston No r t h a mp to n l a s t S at u r d ay, winning 48-7, it was time for the Bruins to play the waiting game.

They needed to find out if they were invited to a bowl game the following day. While the team w a s n e r vou s a b out it s b ow l appearance, Brunswick finished the regular season second in the Ericson League, which usually assures a team of a bowl game.

A n d , t h a t ’s e x a c t l y w h a t happened.

“The kids were thrilled when we got the inv ite,” Ha n n iga n said. “We k new that we were guaranteed to be second place, so we were confident that we would get a bowl game bid if we beat Williston Northampton. But, we were still waiting on some other resu lts a nd did n’t k now how things would shake out.”

Wick’s opponent in Saturday’s Todd Marble Bowl isn’t a team n o r m a l l y o n i t ’s s c h e d u l e .

However, Brunswick football is still quite familiar with Governor’s Academy.

Back in 2014, Brunswick and Governor’s Academy traveled up to Avon Old Farms, and it was

Brunswick School running back Jalen Madison bust through the defense en route to some big yards during a recent game this season. Against Williston Northampton on Saturday, Madison finished with five touchdowns and 219 yards. (photo courtesy of the Brunswick Athletic Department) there that the Bruins dominated, winning the Wayne Sanborn Bowl 46-20.

Hannigan said that although the Bruins have played Governor’s Academy three times in a bowl game, it was the most recent contest that will actually help the team this time around.

“It ’s re a l ly co ol t hat t he se guys on the team were just kind of old enough at Brunswick to remember that we played in a bowl, heard of Governor’s and it’s a known entity,” Hannigan said.

“It’s really cool that they know that this is a matchup. We also played them in 2004 and again in the 90’s. I don’t want to say that it’s a nice little rivalry, but it’s nice to know that we are going to play a team that will give us a great game.”

Hannigan is expecting a little bit of everything when they see Governor’s Academy on Saturday.

They run the football and utilize a big running back to break off some big yards. The Brunswick head coach also believes that G over nor ’s w i l l t h r ow a few dif ferent for mations that the Bruins haven’t seen during the season yet.

“They will run trap, run empty and run some trick plays,” Hannigan said. “They will also run some max protection stuff and some spread stuff. They run the football well and play great defense. It’s a lot to prepare for.

It’s going to be a great matchup because that’s k ind of what I would like to cultivate as our identity.”

“Anything can happen on any given Saturday,” Hannigan said.

“It’s going to be a competitive game, and we can’t take anything for granted. We have to prepare t h e s a m e w a y t h a t we h a ve prepared each and every week all year long. If we can compete all week in practice and during the game, then I think absolutely have a shot at winning.”

At the beginning of the season, Hannigan didn’t set a bowl game appearance as an expectation.

Instead, he wanted to take it one game at a time and let the chips fall where they may. However, that all changed when the wins started piling up.

“As we started winning games, it kind of popped into everybody’s head that there is a reality that it can happen,” said Hannigan. “It’s

a great way to cap off the season, and it def initely gives that last game a little extra, for the seniors and for everyone. I love that they do the bowl games, look for the great matchups and play teams

that you wouldn’t normally play. It makes the end of the season that much more special.”

But, even before the Bruins could dream about a bowl appearance, they had to take care of business against Williston Northampton on Saturday. And, that’s exactly what they did. Keyed by running back Jalen Madison’s f ive touchdown performance, Brunswick easily dispatched of Williston Northampton, winning 48-7.

“Our team has done a great job this year just making things work,” Hannigan said. “We had a couple of guys out and a couple of younger guys playing. They f igured it out pretty quickly. A couple of tack les early for no gains turned into long runs in the second half. They made sure that Jalen was able to run for five touchdowns. That doesn’t happen because Jalen’s a great running back. That happens because the offensive line communicated, the offensive coordinator dials us into the right plays and prepares us in practice all week, and because our younger guys buy into the role of helping prepare the starters for the game by doing scout team

work. This was a complete team effort.”

Leading the way was Br unsw ick ’s Madison, as the running back had himself a game.

Not only did he find the end zone five times, but he finished with 219 yards on 28 carries.

“I think Jalen would be the first to say that it’s the offensive line that makes it easy when there are the holes there,” Hannigan said.

“It was a great day for Jalen. He broke a bunch of tackles and used his speed to get a lot of yards, but there were some runs where he was not touched because our linemen were able to give him the lanes. We had guys all over the field doing their job. The wide receivers were blocking down field. It was a great team effort to allow Jalen to get his individual achievements.”

In addition to Madison, Colin Mulshine picked up a 65-yard interception on the day that set up Madison’s f irst touchdown.

Kevonne Wilder also scooped up an interception. As a team, Br u n s w ick picke d up ne a rly 320 yards on the g round and outgained Williston 402-179.

HIGH S CHOO L S CO RE BOARD

Below are results from the previous few games for athletic teams from Greenwich High, Brunswick, Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy. The home team is on the right and the team that was victorious is highlighted in bold:

FOOTBALL Greenwich High 58 vs. Fairfield Ludlowe 0 Brunswick School 48 vs. Williston Northampton 7 GIRLS' SOCCER Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Sacred Heart 1 Greenwich Academy 1 vs. St. Luke's 2 Rye Country Day 0 vs. Sacred Heart 6

BOYS' SOCCER Brunswick School 1 vs. Hotchkiss School 3 Brunswick School 0 vs. Westminster School 2 Conard High 2 vs. Greenwich High 3 GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Fairfield Warde 3 vs. Greenwich High 1 King School 3 vs. Greenwich Academy 2 St. Luke's School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 3 Hopkins School 3 vs. Sacred Heart 1 FIELD HOCKEY Greenwich Academy 1 vs. Sacred Heart 0

Rye Country Day 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 6 Fairfield Ludlowe 0 vs. Greenwich High 3 Greens Farms Academy 0 vs. Sacred Heart 9

CROSS-COUNTRY GHS Girls': Mari Noble: 2nd place at New England Championships (17:57) Brunswick Schoo1: 10th at New England Championships WATER POLO Suffield Academy 3 vs. Brunswick School 22 Exeter Academy 5 vs. Brunswick School 19

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Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866

Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092

Address

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

45 Ettl Lane 403 98 Valley Road 5 172 Field Point Road 6 83 Lockwood Road 421 Lyon Farm Drive 421 30 Sawmill Lane 9 Comly Terrace 630 Steamboat Road 1D 261 Lake Avenue 190 Milbank Avenue A 75 Buckfield Lane 35 Byram Shore Road

$625,000 $595,000 $1,050,000 $1,275,000 $995,000 $2,395,000 $1,549,000 $1,630,000 $2,000,000 $3,295,000 $4,400,000 $8,995,000

$600,000 $595,000 $900,000 $1,275,000 $995,000 $1,495,000 $1,549,000 $1,630,000 $2,000,000 $3,295,000 $3,499,000 $8,200,000

$590,000 $605,000 $825,000 $950,000 $960,000 $1,100,000 $1,425,000 $1,513,000 $2,000,000 $2,850,000 $3,187,500 $6,500,000

0 0 0 0.29 0 2.21 0.18

2,359 1,800 2,288 1,432 1,904 2,793 2,942

0.46 0.29 2.29 1.04

4,478 4,500 5,694 7,111

112 133 161 55 95 576 461 105 0 19 401 151

2 3 3 3 2 4 5 4 6 4 5 4

2 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 5

NEW LISTINGS

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

List Price

Price/SqFt

3 Putnam Hill 3J 1465 Putnam Avenue 424 84 Orchard Street 14 Hawthorne Street B 19 Field Road 8 Byram Terrace Drive 21 Roberta Lane 677 River Road 680 Steamboat Road 3 56 Stanwich Road 7 Loch Lane

$292,000 $425,000 $625,000 $675,000 $995,000 $999,000 $1,295,000 $1,385,000 $3,375,000 $4,595,000 $6,900,000

$296 $483 $446 $340 $413 $393 $260 $571 $1,350 $336 $607

Column

SqFt

AC

BR

985 10.39 1 880 0 1 1,400 0.2 2 1,983 0 3 2,410 0.21 4 2,542 0.26 3 4,986 1 6 2,426 1.05 4 2,500 0.85 3 13,661 2.59 6 11,373 3.22 6

FB

Area

1 1 2 2 4 3 4 4 3 9 8

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

From Black Tie ...

To Barbecue

By Casey Jones Back in 1985 I was in the advertising business. I was “Mad Man” for a firm named Benton & Bowles and I needed to set up a meeting with my client who was head of marketing for a major Fast Food company. He suggested we go to the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. I had never been there. I agreed and booked a flight. I took

a cab from the airport. We went over the north bridge. I honestly cou ld not b el ieve my eye s. I saw a gorgeous, palm tree lined avenue, Royal Poinciana, adorned with white Christmas lights that eventually wound its way up to the magnificent entrance of the Breakers Hotel. Where was I? Was this OZ? Was this where the wizard lived?

Office: 203.618.3155 Mobile: 917.584.4903

A f te r I f i n i sh e d w it h my client, I spent the rest of the day discovering the Island of Palm Beach. My impression of Palm Beach was ever yone a lways, and I mean always, dressed up in black tie and long gowns and drove fancy cars. Now if you want that kind of thing you can find it here in Palm Beach. But there is so much more.

Palm Beach has all the charm of a n old-fa sh ione d su m mer beach town right out of the 30’s and 40’s. You can walk to the beach. Stroll up town. Lunch at the local spots like the local drug store. Casually dine at the grotto lined bistros along worth avenue.

Grab a libation at sunset at one of the many cocktail lounges dotted around town. The place oozes with charm and casual elegance.

I fell deeply in love. I called my wife, Janis, and got her OK to explore real estate opportunities.

We we r e a l w ays r e a l e s t ate junkies having bought, renovated and sold f if teen properties through the years. We bid on a 4-bedroom, 4 bath bungalows with a pool. We paid, are you sitting down, $360,000. Nothing fancy but it worked. Those prices are long gone.

The “season” in Palm Beach starts right after new years but my favorite time is pre-holiday.

The Ch r ist mas Tree l ig hti ng on Worth Avenue is the best.

People start to gather at the base of the tree outside the entrance of Tiffany’s. People’s spirits are b u oye d by m a ny m e r c h a nt s serving wine and cheese. The tree was donated to the town a few years ago by radio personality Rush Limbaugh. Nice gesture.

Finally, the guest of Honor is spotted. Santa Claus arrives in a flaming red Ferrari (only in Palm Beach) to throw the switch illuminating the tree. The bistros and lounges are packed. People are in great spirits. The scene and mood is very Frank “Capraesque”.

Another holiday season in Palm Beach has begun.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

C a se y Jon e s h a s be en a Greenwich resident for over 35 Years and he is an expert Re a l E state Age n t . He c a n be reached for questions at cjones@BHSPalmbeach.com or on his cell at 561 440 0586.

Address 179 Connecticut Avenue 37 Meyer Place 30 Heusted Drive 22 Brown House Road 24 Upland Drive 6 Meadow Drive 27 Evergreen Road 1465 E Putnam Avenue #424 40 W Elm Street #4K 257 Bruce Park Avenue #B 40 W Elm Street #6D 849 Lake Avenue 247 Byram Shore Road 1465 E Putnam Avenue #424 51 Old Kings Highway #16 53 Bible Street #1 78 River Road #8 33 Ridge Street 42 Indian Field Road 8 Byram Terrace Drive 51 Forest Avenue #36 2 Farley Street 313 W Lyon Farm Drive #313 73 Weaver Street #18 18 Terrace Avenue 4 Shelter Drive 12 Wildwood Drive 1 Lia Fail Way 115 Dingletown Road 60 Lockwood Lane 106 Hunting Ridge Road 23 Pleasant Street 5 Shady Brook Lane 257 Bruce Park Avenue #A 257 Bruce Park Avenue #B 38 N Ridge Road 75 Old Orchard Road 293 Riversville Road 255 Bruce Park Avenue #D 82 Old Orchard Road 40 W Elm Street #4K 255 Bruce Park Avenue #C 22 Brown House Road 110 Hendrie Avenue 1 Ford Lane 15 Anderson Road 900 Lake Avenue 591 Lake Avenue 67 Maher Avenue 6 Meadow Drive 480 Cognewaugh Road 21 Tomac Avenue 125 Field Point Road #B4 125 Field Point Road A3 378 Taconic Road 1 Lismore Lane 125 Field Point Road #1A 125 Field Point Road #B1 125 Field Point Road #B2 680 Steamboat Road #3 40 W Elm Street #6D 5 Northway 849 Lake Avenue 9 Witherell Drive 27 Evergreen Road 105 Parsonage Road 247 Byram Shore Road 255-257 Bruce Park Avenue 7 Loch Lane 15 Reynwood Manor

Area Greenwich Riverside Old Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Old Greenwich Cos Cob Cos Cob Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Cos Cob Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Riverside Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Riverside Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich

Price $5,550 $1,495,000 $1,850,000 $1,995,000 $1,995,000 $2,550,000 $5,150,000 $2,500 $6,950 $11,000 $13,500 $20,000 $25,000 $425,000 $525,000 $699,000 $799,000 $885,000 $985,000 $999,000 $999,500 $1,199,000 $1,250,000 $1,275,000 $1,299,000 $1,345,000 $1,485,000 $1,495,000 $1,550,000 $1,565,000 $1,575,000 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 $1,687,500 $1,695,000 $1,750,000 $1,795,000 $1,825,000 $1,950,000 $1,965,000 $1,995,000 $1,995,000 $2,087,500 $2,395,000 $2,475,000 $2,495,000 $2,495,000 $2,550,000 $2,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,950,000 $2,950,000 $2,950,000 $2,995,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,375,000 $3,750,000 $4,250,000 $4,695,000 $4,925,000 $5,150,000 $5,699,000 $6,775,000 $6,900,000 $6,900,000 $8,995,000

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October Real Estate: Another Good, Average Month market is up.

For the glass half-empty and falling pundits this shows a weak and declining market. To me what is shows is a market adjustment that is likely near its bottom.

That Draws Hollywood A-Listers and Billionaires. As I wrote above sales are down and prices are also down and I think that should be reported, but the reporting needs to be balanced to give an

view as I wrote in my article about today’s day-glo journalism.

One of the aspects of day-glo journalism is that other writers take a sensational article and further sensationalize it, often

By Mark Pruner October was our fourth month in a row that was “average”. In fact, compared to last October’s 37 sales, this October’s 40 sales are up a little, and is only one sale below our ten-year average of 41 sales. From July to October, the four “good” months, we have sold 2 2 3 single family homes compared to 222 last year and a ten-year average of 225 sales. The problem with 2019 has been the first six months. In those first six months, we only sold 226 houses, down from 275 houses last year, which was down from our 10-year average of 287 houses.

For the entire year, we are down 9% in sales from 492 sales last year to 449 sales this year.

And, the problem with problem with our last four average months is that so far, we are not making up much of that first half shortfall in sales. On the good news side, inventory is down by 22 houses to 587 single family homes and our 40 October sales were up from last October.

A couple of areas stand out; from $2 – 3 million our inventory is down 10% and sales for year are up 12%. The other standout area is from $5 – 6.5 million where inventory is down 32% and sale are up 40% from only 8 sales last year to 15 sales this year. The problem with this jump in highend sales can be seen when you compare the sales price to the Tax Assessors 2015 assessment. Last year that ratio was 1.52 this year it is 1.41 or a drop of 8%. When you look at the $/s.f. that has slipped from $994/sf last year to $822/ sf this year or a drop of 17%. The sales price to original list price is also down and the days on

Prices have dropped significantly in just one year, but sales are also up significantly. Three of the houses that sold between $6.5 and 10 million were on for an average of 1,265 days or 3.5 years. These three houses sold at 67% of their original list price, but they sold for a total of $24.2 million and an average price of $8 million. Buyers are swooping in to pick up these bargains as our 40% jump in sales show.

T h e Wa l l S t r e e t J o u r n a l has continued their Greenwich bashing with an article last week headlined, Television Host Regis Philbin Lists Greenwich Home for a Big Loss. The reporter sites her own previous article, Wealthy Greenwich Home Sellers Give In to Market Realities for support.

Th is is her t h i r d Gr e enw ich bashing article and is in contrast to her article on our neighbor Bedford, NY which is entitled, The Small Westchester Town

accurate picture of the market.

The Wall Street Journal with her article President Trump’s Onetime Greenwich Estate Relists for 29% Less gives a one-sided and slanted

with a loss accuracy. We saw this with this week’s National Review article, Who Wants to be a Millionaire in Greenwich. That article opens with the inaccurate

statement that Regis Philbin just sold his house, rather than just listed it. The article goes on to say that “sellers routinely have been taking losses of $1 million or more” Given that our median sale price is $1,900,000 this isn’t very likely. It is true of many high-end houses that were bought in the backcountry bubble from 2006 – 2010, but generally not true for folks who bought more traditional homes outside of north Greenwich.

So, what have prices done this year? Well our median price is up 4.6% from $1,816,250 last year to $1,900,000. This is due not to a shift in values in Greenwich, but is due to a slight increase in the percentage of sales above the median price. A better indicator of what prices are doing is the sales price per square foot where prices are down 2.5%. The sales price to assessment ratio is also down 5.3% Clearly, the change in federal tax deductibility of state and local taxes have affected Greenwich prices just as they have done in NYC and the northeast.

On the good news side, sales in backcountry are up 48% from last year with 49 sales so far this year. (I’ve had 3 of those sales.)

Sales are up, because prices are a bargain. There a couple of listings that I think are just amazing. If you are looking there give me a call. Most folks are now adjusting their price expectations to the new

reality and people are buying in backcountry. Our least expensive house went for $600,000; an 1829 house on 0.64 acres located on R iversv i l le Road a nd ou r most expensive house went for $14.87 million, a 2011 house on 5.7 acres on John Street with 12,368 square feet.

Overall our market is better, but still challeng ing. Correct pricing is crucial and houses that need work are tough sells. This has become such an issue with today’s pick y buyers that I’m actually talking with builders and owners about renovating their properties before the sale and splitting the increase in value.

Our 87 contracts show a tilt to the higher end. This is a trend we are seeing post-recession with more sales above the median happening later in the year. As a result, our median sales price at year end may be even higher than it is now and thus even higher than last year.

Our market tends to change three times a year, so we are due for one more change before yearend. In Greenwich, average never lasts for long.

Mark Pruner is a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway and member of it’s President Circle. He can be reached at 203-969-7900 or by email at mark@bhhsne.com.

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Greenwich in photos, by John Ferris Robben

Honoring Our Veterans continued from page 1 and handed on to them for them to do the same," Tesei recited.

"Or one day, we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men and women were free."

Col. Alan Clair, who served in the Air Force for 31 years, including two years in Vietnam, and received two Distinguished Fly ing Crosses a mong ot her commendations, was the keynote speaker.

Clair spoke about the history of Veterans Day, and his family's history of serving the nation.

Cla ir's great uncle, Capt.

Fre der ic k T. C la i r, en l i ste d in the U.S. Army prior to the country's entry into World War I. He was assigned to the British Armed Forces in Belgium, but was killed in the bombing of a hospital there. He was later brought back to his hometown in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1923, where he was laid to rest.

"One of my most cherished

possessions is a large photograph of that ceremony in which there are people in military uniform, there are people in formal dress with top hats, friends, relatives, and hundreds of people in a town square," Clair said. "One day, I got to examine the photo with a magnifying glass. There at the end of the coffin was a man I recognized out of the hundreds of people there. It was my great, great grandfather, who was there witnessing the final ceremony for one of his grandchildren."

Two lo c a l s t ud ent s were honored for their academics, cit i z ensh ip a nd com mu n it y involvement by being named the American Legion Young Persons of the Year. Porter introduced Greenwich High School student, Tobin Hirsch, and Greenwich Academy student Izz y Ka lb.

Floren presented t hem w it h citations from the state.

“We were looking for ‘impact p l a y e r s ’, a n d w e h a v e t w o exceptional impact players that we're honoring today,” Porter said.

Hirsch and Ka lb spoke about their experiences from

Boys State and Girls State -leadership programs sponsored by the American Legion.

"I' d l i ke to t ha n k a l l t he veterans here today and everywhere else, not just for the ser vice they provided to our country and not just for the way they risked their lives defending us and our freedoms, but for the ways they continue to contribute in our communities here and across the nation," Hirsch said.

"Girls State could not exist without our veterans. All of its programs are run entirely by veterans, or their close family connect ions. Our vetera ns are the backbone of our community," Kalb added.

The day was packed with a slate of events to honor those who have ser ved . E a rl ier i n the day, ceremonies were held at various Greenwich schools, including assemblies a nd presentations at GHS. After the ceremony on Greenwich Avenue, all veterans were invited to the Redmen's Home Association for a luncheon and a performance from the USO Show Girls.

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