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Becoming Dogwood, A Local Gem By Becky Ford

When you run a brick-and-mortar business you learn quickly what is and isn't working: the customers let you know with their words and wallets. In the years since I became the manager of Christ Church Bookstore in 2015, one thing kept becoming more and more clear: the store's name no longer described fully what it had become. “I thought you just sold Bibles!” someone would say as they ordered an iced mocha from our coffee bar. Or “I remember when this was mostly cards and cross necklaces!” another would remark as they perused our new book titles. It was true. The store had undergone tremendous change— the retirement of its founder and leading light Marijane Marks after 30 years, followed by an extensive expansion and renovation, and a total redefinition of what it means to be a store located within a church in a post-church store era. The constant surprise over the changes became like a chant. “No one believes me when I tell them this is one of the best stores in town!” It was time to change the name. We chose Dogwood Books & Gifts, after the cross-shaped flowering tree that is planted all over our campus as a pretty, natural and symbolic way of saying Christ Church Bookstore. Dogwood symbolizes durability, resilience and rebirth— what better words to describe a store that has survived 35 years of change? CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

S Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks are moved back an hour at 2 a.m. local daylight time (so they will then read 1 a.m. local standard time). DST began on March 10 and ends on Nov. 3.

S A Greenw ich Police Captain has been placed on paid administrative leave after information came to the department’s attention that he was involved with the fraudulent campaign sig ns t hat cropped up around town last week. The signs were made to appear as though they had been created and placed by First Selectman candidate, Fred Camillo. The Police Administration said they are reviewing the facts. S The League of Women Voters of Greenwich has released its 2019 Voter’s Guide ahead of the Nov. 5 municipal election. The guide lists candidates in contested races by office on the election ballot and provides their answers to League questions. Voters may take a hard copy or digital copy of the Voter’s Gu ide i nto t he vot i ng booth. To view the guide, go to lwvg.org S Police cold case investigators continue to search for clues in the Mary Capozza homicide. 40 yearold Greenwich resident, Mary Capozza, mother of three, was last seen 32 years ago at about 6 p.m. on Oct. 30, 1987. She was reported m is si ng t he fol low i ng morning by a fa mi ly member. After an extensive search and almost a month after Capozza went missing, her body was found in the water of a North Castle, N.Y., reservoir. Anyone with any information on Capozza’s disappearance or death should call the tip line at 203-622-3333, or 800-372-1176. Information can also be emailed to: tips@greenwichct.org

The Toypreneur Family Behind Funky Monkey Imagine growing up not just with a chest full of toys, but totally immersed in the land of play. That was the childhood of Jared Greenman, Funky Monkey Toys & Books owner. He is a fourth generation of "Toypreneurs," along with his Dad, Stanley Greenman. Stanley’s father, and grandfather were all in the toy business, and his great uncle, Nat Greenman, is listed as #3 in the Toy Hall of Fame. The Star Trading Company was originally founded by the Greenman family in 1931 as a wholesale company, with a small retail storefront on Ludlow Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Star Trading sold a variety of goods, including toys and housewares, from a small warehouse. In the mid1940s, management was handed over to the second generation, Bernard, Nathan, and Sidney, and the company was renamed Greenman Brothers Inc. continuing to operate on a modest scale through the 1950s. Over the next four decades, Greenman Brothers Inc. thrived as a publicly traded company, selling across the United States. The toy industry ebbed and

flowed with the opening of big box stores and malls. In the 1990’s, they recognized an important void in the toy market. Educational and creative toys were only sold in specialty stores and did not have a broad distribution channel. Choices for creative playthings, enriching books, better music, and imaginative software were limited and quality items were hard to find. What was needed was a large selection of well-priced, quality products for children, all under one roof. Greenman Brothers opened its first Noodle Kidoodle store in 1993 in Greenvale, New York. "Kids learn best when they're having fun!" Noodle Kidoodle would steer cle a r of t he m a s s-m a rkete d , television-inspired toys and offer what parents were looking for- a mix of creative and education-oriented toys, books, and computer software. Jared grew up in a toy store world. He definitely felt like a fortunate boy. "As a kid, I got all the cool new toys before anyone else. I got to go to the Toy Fair in NYC as a VIP. Jared’s mom was an architect, so he gravitated towards building toys like

Lego and Lincoln logs. "It was an environment that helped spawn my imagination and creativity," shares Greenman. He remembers a family road trip, brainstorming names for what eventually became Noodle Kidoodle. "We came up with all sorts of whacky names. A year later, I saw the big bright letters atop Dad’s new store, and I became obsessed with the notion of turning ideas into reality." In 2000, the 60 Noodle Kidoodle stores across the country were acquired by Zany Brainy. But Stanley Greenman wasn’t going to sit still. Once again, he recognized a niche in the toy market - a cool, hip, trendy, exciting neighborhood toy store experience. And where did this name come from? “We wanted to be cool and funky. We were eating Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream one day and said, ‘Aha! This it is! Funky Monkey!’” And so it began in Greenvale, Long Island 15 years ago. “We wanted to be fresh and different so we chose funky colors, like tangerine mango and lime, instead of the primary colors everyone else was using.”

Column: On My Watch

The Imprint on Our Town of Greenwich Green & Clean By Anne W. Semmes L a s t Fr id ay e ven i ng you could hear the green heartbeat of our town standing among 100 or so gathered beneath the glittering glass roofs of the Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. Greenw ich Green & Clea n (GG&C) was hosting its annual “thank you” party so described by its evergreen leader, Mary Hull for all those who had helped carry out the GGC&E mission for a “cleaner and more pristine environment” in our town. Seeing who received those “Environmental & Beautification Aw a rd s ” a n d w hy, on e c a n visualize the extraordinary green imprint of GG&C, not only in the town’s public places, but its private places. First awardee for “Beautification of Public Space” was garden designer Carrie Maher Greenwald who’s brought us a

" T h i s I n st ag ra m Accou nt Perfectly Sums Up Nantucket and the Hamptons." Hello, Greenwich! For Jared, toys are such an integral part of growing up in the family business, he couldn’t resist the opportunity to open Funky Monkey in Greenwich with his dad. “Kids love coming into our really fun, colorful toy store. They’ve never seen anything like this. I love seeing the look on the kids faces when they walk in,” Jared is proud to say. Jared and his father felt this is the right time to expand the 15year Long Island Funky Monkey to Greenwich. "Greenwich is an extraordinary town unlike any other, and is supportive of local businesses. People are familyfocused and parents are active with their kids," Jared has noticed. "It's been a g reat ex per ience for us so far. It's friendly and upbeat, and everyone has been very welcoming." Greenman is committed to embracing his new home on the Avenue a nd the Greenwich community "by aligning with some family focused charitable organizations and planning fun interactive events. The Greenwich store is like my baby, so if you walk by our stretch of the Avenue, you might see me sweeping the sidewalk or washing the windows. Stop by and say what's up!"

Excerpts from The Waterwheel

Level Ground Greenwich Green & Clean Executive Director Mary Hull celebrated the awarding of the “Albert E. Betteridge Beautification Award for Sterling Service” presented to Chris Franco, founder of the Greenwich Point Conservancy, for his many contributions or re-purposing and restoring buildings on Greenwich Point.

The Greenwich Sentinel Award for Environmental Improvement was presented to our town’s recycling and plastic awareness campaigner, Julie DesChamps bounty of blossoms, butterflies and birds in what Hull called Greenw ich ’s f irst Ecologica l Park, open to the public, across the street from Town Hall at the Greenwich Close Apartments owned by the Greenwich Housing Authority. Surely a place to visit

Until you spread your wings, you have no idea how far you can fly Like father, like son, they are running the newly opened Funky Monkey in Greenwich. But some families believe their post-grad kids should have different real-life experiences instead of leaping right into a family business. After college, Jared started his career working in the NYC tech startup scene. "The first job I took was for a company that helped small businesses increase their online visibility. It was grueling work, and I got cursed out and hung up on more times than I can remember, but it was a valuable experience for me." The company was acquired by Constant Contact and led Greenman to work for another service oriented tech company. “I dealt with some large companies including Victoria's Secret and, ironically, Toys R Us." All of his post-graduate work experience has taught him the value of the customer experience as well as the importance of treating people with honor and respect. Following his entrepreneurial spirit, Jared has produced two independent feature films with one still in production, starring Molly Ringwald. He also ran an e-commerce business that was born from an Instagram account focused on "Nantucket v. Hamptons," called @ackvhamps. Town & Country has featured the account:

on your walks to and fro. Jump to R iverside, where many “unloved” weed-choked traff ic islands were replaced with perennials when Riverside Ne i g h b or ho o d A s s o c i a t ion members Diana Klingner and Pete Uhry, came on the scene, “shovel in hand, to attack more unsightly

pieces of Town Property,” told Hull. They received the Greenwich Time Community Partnership Award given out by our new Town Tree Warden, Dr. Gregory Kramer. Next up was awardee Chris Franco who never ceases with his greening and restoring of that town landscape gem - Greenwich Poi nt a nd env i rons. He was presented with gem merchant Te r r y B e t t e r i d g e ’s “A l b e r t E . Bet teridge Beaut if icat ion Award for Sterling Ser v ice.” Hull commended Franco for creating the Greenwich Point Conservancy, for the repurposing of the buildings on the Point, for the historic preservation of the oldest CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT

ILLUSTRATED BY WAJIH CHAUDHRY

S O n Fr id ay, t he Greenwich Fire Department held a c eremony to we lc ome firefighter Scott Teulings to the department. Teulings comes to Greenwich from Hamden, Conn., where he was a member of the Hamden Volunteer Fire Department. Teulings will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of firefighter John Kiernan. For more on this story, see www. greenwichsentinel.com

Colette de Jounge and Becky Ford who run Dogwood Books and Gifts.

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S Abilis is holding a Project SE A RCH Inter nsh ip Information Session and Job Fair for young adults with special needs and disabilities. The Job Fair w ill be held Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m., at Abilis. Project SEARCH is a nine-month internship program for students with disabilities, between the ages of 18-30, who seek competitive employment. The program takes place at Greenwich Hospital. For more information, go to abilis.us

A skilled professional understands that her clients’ life experiences are just as important as her own professional expertise. She meets her clients on level ground. Wise leaders do the same with their subordinates. It is hard to trust a person who towers over others, or one who looks down at us from a lofty platform of expertise or judgment. Level ground is the best place for trustworthy relationships, including professional ones. Level ground is about attitude, not knowledge. We communicate our attitude by word choices, tone of voice, and especially body position. Others stay calmer when we are eye to eye with them because we are no longer intimidating. Overriding our desire to impress is a powerful way of showing compassion. Sarah had to fire her employee. Beth was an oncologist with bad news. Both left their desks and took chairs facing the people to whom they were bringing bad news. Being face to face made their difficult messages easier to hear. Zach sat on a stair below his disobedient four-year-old so that he could look into his son’s eyes. When he did so, his anger softened and his son was better able to listen because Daddy was no longer twice as tall as he was. 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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yourCOMMUNITYcalendar FRIDAY, NOV. 1 Fernando Jorge Trunk Show at Betteridge on Greenwich Ave. (also Saturday)

TRUNK SHOW FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

10 a.m. Qigong with Donna Bunte. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $10$20. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter.org 10 a.m. Greenwich Newcomers Club: Walking Group. Tod's Point, 7 Tod's Driftway. Kate. crompton1@btinternet.com. greenwichnewcomers.org 11 a.m. "Women Rising 2019" - Women's Business Development Council Gala Luncheon & Awards Ceremony. Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. ctwbdc.org/attend-anevent/luncheon 12 p.m. Greenwich Newcomers Club: Lunch Bunch. Lugano's, 1392 E. Putnam Ave. RSVP by Oct. 30. greenwichnewcomers.org 6 - 8:30 p.m. Movie Night with Green Schools: 'Biggest Little Farm'. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Free. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 7 - 11 p.m. The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company’s 'Oktoberfest'. Round Hill Community House, 395 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-7185. roundhill. givesmart.com 8 p.m. Greenwich Theatre Company: '7 Easy Pieces' - A Collection of Short Plays. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Also, Nov. 2, 8pm & Nov. 3, 2pm. $11.50, $31.50, $41.50. 203-629-5744. info@ archstreet.org. archstreet.org 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. The J House Annual Halloween Party. 1114 E. Putnam Ave. eventbrite. com/e/halloween-party2019-tickets-76137101119 SATURDAY, NOV. 2 Fernando Jorge Trunk Show at Betteridge on Greenwich Ave.

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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 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Greenwich Farmers Market. Arch St. Parking Lot, 100 Arch St. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 31st Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $6; $5 with flyer; under 12, free. Also, Sunday, Nov. 3, 10am-4:30pm. info@ stamfordmineralsociety.org. stamfordmineralsociety.org 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Family Crafts with Lucia: Making a Harvest Basket. Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave. Free. All ages. 203531-0426.

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Holiday Boutique

Friday, Nov. 8th, 10am-5pm Saturday Nov 9th, 10am-4pm 89 Maple Avenue, Greenwich FREE ADMISSION 2 FLOORS OF VENDORS

Come to the Holiday Boutique and get your holiday shopping done early! Admission is free, two floors of vendors, home-baked goods for sale, and raffle prizes. Free Parking Proceeds benefit the philanthropies of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich, a non-profit organization established In 1910

Reception, Book Talk. Walk: Babcock and Westfall Preserves, 718 North St.; book signing: Sam Bridge, 437 North St. $10, $15, $20. gltrust.org

Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. Free. Ages 6 & up. RSVP is requested. 914-417-5234. rmaclean@ audubon.org. greenwich. audubon.org/events

6 p.m. Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's Fund-AScholarship Annual Gala. Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Rd. RSVP. 703-265-1417. greenwich@fallenpatriots. org. fallenpatriots.org

12 - 2 p.m. ICC annual Children's Diwali party. Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, 4 Horseneck Ln. Adults and kids 12+, $20; children 4 to 12, $10. iccgreenwich.org/ upcomingevents

6:30 p.m. Greenwich Riding & Trails Association (GRTA) Silver Horse Ball. 33 Round Hill Club Rd. Black Tie. $450 RSVP. 203-661-3062. thegrta. org/shop

2 - 3:30 p.m. Seaside Center’s Fred Elser First Sunday Science Series: The Secret World of Jellies in Aquariums. Greenwich Point Park. All ages welcome; no reservations needed. 203-8690376. brucemuseum.org

SUNDAY, NOV. 3 8:30 - 11 a.m. St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Breakfast Buffet. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $12; $8, children. RSVP. (1st Sun of the month). 203-618-9036. trish@stlawrencesociety.com. stlawrencesociety.com/events 9 - 11:30 a.m. First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point. Meet near southern concession. Bring binoculars. Free. friendsofgreenwichpoint.org/ first-sunday-bird-walks 9:30 a.m. Garden Workshop: Composting. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. $8 General Admission $5 Members, Town Employees, & Professional Landscapers. 203-900-3349. caroline. bailey@audubon.org. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Birding Field Trip to Cove Island Park in Stamford.

5 - 6:30 p.m. "World Views: An Evening with Tom Friedman." Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave. Free and open to the public. 203-8696600, ext. 13. jtredinnick@ christchurchgreenwich.org. christchurchgreenwich.org/ tom-friedman 7 p.m. "Be Strong and of Good Courage: A Conversation with Dennis Ross and David Makovsky." Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Ave. $36. 203-869-7191. alice. schoen@templesholom.com. templesholom.com MONDAY, NOV. 4 9:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $25-$35. 203-869-9242. CONTINUED ON PAGES 12, 14 & 15

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Preparing your Immune system for Winter with Natural Methods. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $25$40. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter.org 12 - 12:45 p.m. Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with admission. Meet at the information desk in the Lobby. (Every Wed & Sat). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 3 - 5 p.m. Art Opening Reception: "Welcoming Moments" by the CT Pioneer Branch, The American Pen Women. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426. 4 p.m. “If Greenwich Walls Could Talk” - Nature Walk,

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First Bank of Greenwich Community Corner Teamwork Means Everything

Denise Rosato always dreamt of opening up her own storefront retail space. About a year and a half ago, that dream became a reality with The Rosato Group's new location at 428 E. Putnam Ave., in Cos Cob. The Rosato Group is a locallyowned, full-service real estate

company, which began 20 years ago. Before the company began, Denise, along with her husband Peter, had been working at a larger real estate firm, but found their clients specifically liked working with them one-on-one. " We de c ide d to go out on our own. It's been nothing but a tremendous success ever since," Denise said. The Rosatos opened their own firm in an office building in Cos Cob. "We were very fortunate,” Peter added. “We work really well as a team, and we also had a wonderful support team with us; a

core group of agents. They've been the backbone of our company." But re cent ly, t he Rosatos de c ide d a not her cha nge was necessary. They merged their business with Coldwell Banker, and opened up a storefront down the street from their old location. The Rosato Group also has an office in nearby Stamford. "The response has been

tremendous. Our clients love the location, and we feel we're definitely more accessible,” Peter said of the new office in Cos Cob, which provides great visibility from the street level. Staying local and keeping the identity of their business before the merger has been important for Denise and Peter. They are still Greenwich's "local community realtor." “We've been in Cos Cob for 20 years, and we're so tied in with this community,” Denise said. Since the merger, the Rosatos

“We work really well as a team, and we also had a wonderful support team with us; a core group of agents. They've been the backbone of our company," Peter Rosato said. were both awarded with "The President's Circle" for Outstanding Sales Performance at Coldwell Banker. The Rosato Group was also awarded with being No. 1 in rental income nationwide. The new lo c at ion for The Rosato Group has sparked close relationship with other tenants in the area, most notably with the First Bank of Greenwich, which is right next door. "Being lined up with the First Bank of Greenwich has created a constant referral program back and forth, which really benefits

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First Bank of Greenwich (FBOG) President & CEO, Frank Gaudio, Denise and Peter Rosato, FBOG Vice President & Retail Banking Manager, Emily Newcamp, and SVP & Chief Lending Officer, Evan Corsello.

everyone's business," Peter said. "It's a symbiotic relationship." But Den ise a nd Peter's relationship with the bank goes back about 10 years, as they are original members of the bank's Advisory Board.

"Denise and Peter are very dear friends of mine. They really helped me get out into the community. They've been tremendous ever since," said FBOG President and CEO, Frank Gaudio. "They've been supporting the bank

from the beginning. The way they take care of their customers is the way we do it at the bank. The synergy is the same." For more on The Rosato Group, go to: therosatogroup.net.

High "Fluting" Private Concert with Russian Soloist with such remarkable technique, e ve r c o m e t o s i t n e x t t o a n How did a flutist and pianist fill audience member as he plays, the chamber of a beautiful private seemingly performing just for home with enough musical sound him? Or danced and f lirted as for a symphony? Answer: with he played? Mr. Rubtsov did just charm, melody and expertise. that as he performed Variations An audience of mostly young on the folk song Red Sundress, musicians was there to cheer on Rachmaninoff ’s It is beautiful soloist Maxim Rubtsov, fresh Here, and Nightingale by Alyabiev. PUB/POST: Greenwich Sentinel (DuefromPRODUCTION: a performance at New York’sLIVE: NoneAfter a champagne and hors CODE: HSS-19-97 A N/A Date: 9/27/19) Carnegie Hall,#: 73358 and delight in theTRIM:d10.75” ’o e uxv10.8” r e s i nt e r m i s s i o n , t h e DESCRIPTION: The best…is near WORKORDER energy and personality of the program turned to a Russian work FILE: 03A-73281-04A-HSS-19-97-A-NWS.indd SAP #: HSS.HSSGEN.19023.B.011 BLEED: None young flutist, who played a pastiche by A ndrei Rubtsov, featuring 212.237.7000 of folk songs, melodies and classical 21 a n i m a l s , a mong t hem t he excerpts, some somber, but mostly Japanese Crane, a Lady bug, a Lion antic, at the Greenwich mansion dancing Tango, and Little Piggy of Jeffrey Laurence, a magnificent T:10.75”enjoying the sun. The artist’s home constructed in the 1860’s. playing flirtatious riffs from from Has a f lutist, especially one the Godfather, Ave Maria, and Flutist and Pianist discuss the music with audience.

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The Pink Panther also delighted his accompanist, Sergei Kvitko the listeners.The ultimate work ,who performed several wonderful was an astonishing and dizzying encores, two Irish folk songs and one of sheep counting each other to sleep, also by Andrei Rubtsov. Greenwich is becoming a draw for superb international artists, who often play with the Greenwich Symphony. Mr. Robtsov has joined those ranks. The evening was administered by Morga n Pappas, Re sident Flutist - Flute Center of New York, and an artist manager. Mr.Rubtsov will appear at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York in performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s February. Flight of the Bumblebee. Linda Phillips is the classical Insisting on more, the audience music reviewer for The Greenwich called back the the violinist and Sentinel.

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11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DOGWOOD

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They are a FIRST-STOP CHRISTMAS SPOT for cards, advent calendars, décor, nativities, entertaining, ornaments, books, wrap, gifts, stockings and stocking stuffers, crackers, and more. The PARKING IS GREAT – seriously, it doesn't get any easier, especially during the holidays.

When you shop at Dogwood you are always giving back because they are a non-profit— PROFITS GO TO SUPPORT CHARITIES like Neighbor to Neighbor, Inspirica, Pacific House, and others.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In 2013 a generous book-loving parishioner gave Christ Church the gift of an expanded bookstore. A coffee bar, a patio, a second floor with massive windows overlooking the churchyard and gorgeous wooden bookcases surrounding a seating area with deep leather couches and cozy oriental rugs was added to an already nice-sized ground floor space. The upstairs is a gem within the gem of historic Christ Church and must be seen to be believed. (Seriously—come see it!) A task force soon followed, to figure out what exactly to do with our beautiful new space. At the time, I was running a popular book group at the church and had owned my own business for a decade in the city (an art gallery, but hey, storefront!) so naturally, I was asked to be chair (committee logic!) At the end of a brief and not-at-all-painful process, we had a plan: to be the welcome center for the church. It’s hard to imagine

The new logo for Dogwood Books & Gifts. to be answered was: What exactly is a church store in this day and age? The heyday of both bookstores and church stores had been mortally wounded by the

standing crosses, christening caps and first holy communion fames is situational at best. Church books and religious gifts are simply not enough of a thing on which to build

They have THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN – with a nursery school next door they always know just what moms (and their children) are hoping you will give. They are GREAT LISTENERS. The women who run the register couldn't be more kind. Colette, Susan, and Jennifer are there even if you just need a friend. They feature a thoughtfully curated selection of new and notable books – and have culled out the junk - ONLY THE BEST NEW RELEASES in fiction, non-fiction, and religious are featured.

Enjoy DELICIOUS TREATS. Choose from a full set of drink options including our favorties: a frothy cappuccino and creamy hot chocolate with Three Sisters Salted Chocolate Chip or Decorated Sugar Cookies.

They have the PERFECT GIFTS FOR RELIGIOUS AND SACRAMENTAL OCCASIONS such as baptisms, christenings, confirmation, holy communion, marriage, and ordination.

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They DO STILL SELL BIBLES – and prayer books, cross necklaces, and Holy Rollers Candles. Everything patrons you loved before, and more. This is one of the BEST BOOKSTORES FOR EVENTS, especially book clubs, local author book signings, and launch parties.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 house in Greenwich – the Feake-Ferris House, and for transforming the Ole Amundsen boat house in Old Greenwich into an art gallery venue, and kayak shop, “where new docks and flowers flourish.” Backcountry dwellers were recognized for their garden beautification. Donald Landsman, artist with a truly magical eye, has a winning streetscape of seasonal flowers featuring his tall blue construct, a wire mesh bunny. He was presented with the Conte & Conte Golden Trowel Award by longtime GG&C board member, John Conte, then quietly quipped, “This award has raised my esteem with my grandchildren by 10 percent.” Back in town, the Mary Hull Director’s Award went to another private space owner, real estate developer Bonnie Copp. On her Milbank and Lenox Drive corner property her 10,000 daffodils would make poet Wordsworth smile. And her house has a story. It’s the carriage house, what remains of the William Rockefeller (brother of John. D. Sr.) estate “One Elm,” (named for a particularly fine specimen of elm in those good elm days). By 1904,

anyone in town doesn’t know, but every year Christ Church holds thousands of community events: AA, garden club shows, chorales, Soccer Allstars, Barclays, Suzuki, Neighbor to Neighbor and nursery school events, and gift shows (like Antiquarius and the Breast Cancer Alliance shows happening in the next two weeks—please come!). For a year we even hosted a whole ot her chu rch! Ch r ist Chu rch is a cathedral-like presence in Greenwich serving the community in many, many different ways, spiritual and otherwise. Located where the main church, parish hall and nursery school converge, the store was in the perfect location on the campus to welcome visitors w it h a f resh cup of cof fe e, a comfortable place to sit and lots of interesting things to see. This was where we started—with welcome. The next question that needed

Mr. Rockefeller had moved off, if but a mile or two away. He’d bought up some 43 acres for a song and renamed it Deer Park with high stone walls to keep the horses and assumed deer in - in those good deer days. But back to those public spaces and those businesses that excel in brightening up their environment. The New England Oil Company was presented with the Ashforth Company Award for Outstanding Landscaping for its four-season garden on West Putnam, designed by GG&C board member Dave D’Andrea. D’Andrea, who chaired t he award night, presented “The Greentown Small Business Award" to the Salon O on high-traffic Mill Street in Byram. “How to make a property beautiful without soil or tree! Byram owes them a big thank you for what they did.” Time came to recognize the riches the Japanese community brings to our landscapes. The Greenwich Japanese School received the Mary Raymond Memorial Award. Twice a year those cars transport volunteering Japanese students for a clean up of

convenience and deep discounts of Amazon. What could we offer that would create both a sustainable business and the com munit y feel that online commerce had removed from public life? It didn't take long to discover that church publishing is not very interesting t h e s e d ay s . Ju s t l o o k i n t h e Christianity and Religion section of Amazon's New Releases and you'll see the problem right away. There are tons of Amish Romance (a seemingly insatiable market), prosperity gospel and random small press offerings, but not much to build a mainline church store on. We immediately broadened the the “church book” category to include more general spiritual, meditation, self-help, classics, interfaith and evergreen titles. And the Christian gift market is even thinner! The general need for stained glass reproductions,

a business in Greenwich anymore (to wit, the recent relocation of C. M. Almy.) It was then that I knew we had to widen the category of who we were and what we offered if we were going to not just survive but grow. The core spiritual value of Christianity is love, and love seemed like a delightfully generous modus operandi for books and gifts—we would be a store that offered books and gifts meant to be bought, given and received with love. It has been four years for me now. Four Christmases, four Easters, thousands of books and gifts bought and sold, thousands of new friends coming through the door. It was not my idea to start a church store, nor was it my idea to expand it, but I was in the right place at the right time to help ask the question what does this store

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Awardee Carrie Maher Greenwald with GG&C board chair Tom Heagney. Greenwich Point. “The Town Park employees cheer,” when those students arrive. Picture also their volunteer mothers skillfully building those hanging baskets twice a year in the Sam Bridge greenhouses. “Many are expats who live here three or four

want to be? And what it's become has very much been defined by the people who walked through the door. “The people” turned out to be a lot of women, mostly young mothers. Maybe it's our almond milk chai lattes, fun signs on the Post Road, youthful gifts and its proximity to a nursery school (or maybe just buying demographics which clock household spending at 80% women), but the store has become a hotbed of feminine energy. The more more we acted on our mission of welcome and M.O. of love the more creative we became. When describing my role in the evolution of the store to a friend recently I called myself its midwife, not mother. I have helped along the creative process, and loaned it much of my own as an artist, but what has been born came from the people who love it back. Since Christmas and Easter are two seasons anchoring church life, they are also our retail focus. We created Stocking Stuffer and Easter Basket bars and placed the emphasis on small, unique and thoughtful gifts like fun books, family-centric games, and hostess gifts. It makes sense if you think about all of the dinner parties and kids' birthdays you get invited to in a town like Greenwich and the need to have a gift at hand. A scented candle, a sweet toy, a clever book, a holding cross for someone in the hospital—we've become that place. The one where you k now you'll f ind just the right thing. What else did people want? Books. Curated new and notable titles and gift books. We do carry the latest Barbara Brown Taylor, Anne Lamott and Pope Francis, but we also carry books like Where the Crawdads Sing and Bad Blood (last years fiction and non-fiction best sellers). And we've hosted several book parties for local authors like Deborah Goodrich Royce, Patricia Chadwick and Jill Woolworth. This has made for a wonderful cultural dialogue. Creative people, spiritual people and thinkers alike have become attracted to the store. We have become part of the swirl of seasons and daily life, offering comfort and friendship. We are more than a book and gift store, we are a community. Dogwood means rebirth, durability and affection. It's a symbol for Christ, but it is also a symbol for the love of Christ—and that is what we have re-founded ourselves on, the church store reimagined through welcome and love. Some stories that you are a part of are worth telling yourself. Thank you to the Greenwich Sentinel and Christ Church Greenwich for letting me tell the stor y of how Christ Church Bookstore became Dogwood Books & Gifts in my own words.

years,” noted GG&C’s only part time help, Kanoka MacLennan. “They give their artistry, their respect for order, their sense of beauty.” Surely a gift for us all, those greens in winter and blossoms in summer. T he S ent i nel Awa rd for E nv i ron ment a l Improvement was presented to our town’s recycling and plastic awareness campaigner, Julie DesChamps by Peter Barhydt, standing in for wife, Beth Barhydt, Sentinel publisher. Do you have a “Skip the Straw” sticker on your car? DesChamps founded the Skip the Straws of Greenwich. “She’s involved with the Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board,” noted Hull, “She goes to schools to teach kids about recycling.” Add Mary Hull to those school visits for most of her 30 or more years with GG&C, working to educate our youth, “to instill the importance of a healthy environment.” “The teens first job,” she said, “is with the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program. Kids start age 14, some 28 of them serve for two weeks. I teach them how to put their foot on a shovel and dig!” For a number of these kids this is a first experience with Mother Earth.

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Joy in Unity

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hits the perfect nick in return. I experience a certain degree of joy that comes with digging into a plate of truff le fries or watching the sunrise or pushing myself to try something that scares me and succeeding. But, the joy I want to consider

There is a desire in all of us to feel a part of something bigger than ourselves. It gives us a greater sense of purpose and a place to call home. Being united with others who share a common bond is powerful and comforting.

And, we sometimes forget that competition should be healthy and productive and that, in the end, the players need to shake hands and look into each other’s eyes with honor, once again united. By Icy Frantz Life gives us so many opportunities to feel, experiences that reach below the surface, reminding us that we are alive. I am sure I am like most everyone else and enjoy those good feelings far more than the bad ones, but either way, I welcome the chance to experience feelings over the alternative. I love those moments that leave me dripping in joy, whether they are sustainable or quick in passing. As a parent, I recall that moment of first holding my newborn child, and experiencing a sense of joy that sustained me until I would look at the face of my clock at 3 a.m. and realize that my newborn was awake, again. As a squash player, I love the joy of hitting the perfect reverse, a joy that is always quick to pass when my opponent

is the joy that comes from being part of something greater than our selves. This is a joy that is both fulfilling and sustaining. I am a bit of a softie when it comes to the spirit I feel when I am actively a part of something greater than myself. I am the first to wear the colors of a school head to toe and proudly cheer with wild abandon when my team scores a touchdown. I love to sit among the congregation in my church, shoulder to shoulder, and hear the collective voices belt out, Onward Christian Soldier. The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday not just because of the fireworks and the chance to wear the stars and stripes that dominate my wardrobe, but because it feels good to celebrate our country, our flag and our freedom. I am proud to be an American.

And because of this, many of us are a part of multiple things, such as schools, churches, teams, towns and political parties, and sometimes these affiliations that unite us also divide us. It’s election season, and it’s so easy to feel the divide. Lawn signs are multiplying across our town, strangers are knocking on our doors proclaiming the good word, our newspapers are full of op-eds and letters to the editor, urging us to vote for him or vote for her. Words are twisted, and slogans are spun, facts are forgotten and dialogue can be disrespectful. Ruthless actions are taken in the name of strategy, and it’s easy to feel frustrated and torn and pitted against one another in a fight that can be both unfair and malicious. A nd , we s omet i me s for get t h at

competition shou ld be hea lthy a nd productive and that, in the end, the players need to shake hands and look into each other’s eyes with honor, once again united. L ast week , I had t he i ncred i ble pleasure of attending the Breast Cancer Alliance annual lunch, 1,100 strong. It was inspiring, and I was humbled to be part of the crowd and so much love. I left yearning to hold onto the spirit for a little while longer, and it hit me, smack in the middle of election season, breast cancer doesn’t care if I am a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent. The other night, my husband attended the service of a young man who recently died from an over dose. It was sad. He was young and had his whole life ahead of him. And the loss is tremendous to the young man’s family and his friends. The realization that you can’t go back in time and unravel the addiction that led to his death is devastating. And, once again, addiction doesn’t care to what political party you are a member. This fall has been one of the most beautiful that I can remember. It’s been incredibly mild and colorful and the streets are full of runners and bikers and gardens still in bloom. I have enjoyed our back porch much longer than in years past, the light is crisp and the mornings cool. And I would guess that no matter what your party affiliation, you too have enjoyed this remarkable weather. This political division should not rob us of the ability to connect and the potential for relationships. I was talking with an old friend the other day. We

were catching up on our children when someone came up to us and said, “You know, you are a Republican, and you are a Democrat.” As if we should be standing on either side of a dodge ball court pegging each other rather than having a nice conversation about the children we raised together, the same children who have their eyes on us and are waiting to see how we will act and how we will treat our neighbors. During the election season, it is easy to forget that above all else we are united in our humanity. As humans, we experience many of the same feelings, both good and bad. And, because we are human, we make mistakes and there is something very freeing and noble that comes with being able to say, “I am sorry.” “I made a mistake.” “I am accountable.” But too often these words are hard to find in the heat of the moment. And don’t forget that, although we may have different opinions on how to run our government, sometimes scratch your head in astonishment type of differences, we share many more values that unite us. No man or woman or political party has the power to force us to abandon our spirit, and put down our flag. There is joy in unity and the hope for good things to come. In case you need something to boost your spirits this week, something that encapsulates the universal feelings that we all experience; joy, loss, love, and forgiveness, binge watch Modern Love on Amazon Prime and listen to the music of Gary Clark and John Carney.

Making our Schools the Best They Can Be In the upcoming election, r e s i d e nt s i n D i s t r i c t 10 will have a chance to voice our preference for the management of our Town. Join with us for better schools and fiscal prudence. Vote for us on November 5. We b el ieve Gre enw ich should have the best schools around which is important for s t ude nt s , at t r a c t i n g new families to town and property values. The good news is we have good students and teachers whose accompl ish ments i n t he classroom, on the athletic fields and in the performing arts we can be proud of. Despite the positive aspects,

we can do better! Concerns: • G r e e n w i c h P u b l i c Schools ranking fell to 39 in 2019 versus 30 in 2018 • T u r n o v e r o f Superintendent of Schools (5 in the past 4 years) • Cardinal Stadium and other facilities are in major disrepair • To w n n e e d s t o f i x existing athletic fields and add more new fields • Bring buildings up to code and improve security at schools The Board of Education (BOE) has begun to address concerns with a “master plan” to spend roughly $750 million

in current dollars which will likely rise to $1.0 – 1.2 billion assuming modest price inflation and no unexpected overruns. This will be the la rgest capita l spend i ng prog ram in Greenw ich history! How do we pay for this? If we are not careful, taxes will go up dramatically A ND debt will spiral out o f c o n t r o l . We s u p p o r t investment in schools, but we need better f inancial and operating controls and transparency to make sure we get our money’s worth from our significant investment. So how can we balance financial prudence with firstrate schools? First, we must

recognize this is not just a matter of spending more money. • Greenw ich cu r rent ly spends around $50 million a year on capital projects, m o s t l y fo r t h e s c h o o l s . (Despite the rhetoric, it is ver y ra re t hat a ne e de d school project faces material resistance from RTM.) • T h e S c h o o l Superintendent is ultimately responsible for overseeing projects. We need stability at the top. We also need a dedicated project manager to oversee our investments from start to finish. What does this have to do with the RTM? The RTM

approves all spending and all debt used to fund capital projects that are approved by BOE, the BET, and the First Selectman. If elected, we will offer a balanced and thoughtful analysis and try to help the process by: • Strengthening capital review process and RTM education • R e q u i r i n g q u a r te rl y accounting of capital expenditure budgets greater than 1 million dollars. • Encouraging the BOE to establish controls so capital i nve s t m e n t i s m a n a g e d effectively. • Creating special RTM building committee to oversee

maintenance schedule of town property Fiscal responsibility requires making diff icult decisions, and it is only fair to residents that their hardearned dollars be spent with care. Vote for us for better schools with smart spending. Natalie J. Adee, Granit Balidemaj, Peter Jude Collins, Allyson Cowin, W. Brooks Harris, Katherine V. Hynes, Sheryl B. Sorbaro, and Jane S. Sprung – RTM Candidates – District 10 The views expressed in this editorial reflect the opinions of the candidates and not those of the RTM or any of its committees.

Astrology Column For Week of Nov 3, 2019

Cindy Young's Halloween creation. She is a garden designer who also does holiday decorating for both the interior and exterior has decorated this entrance gates for Halloween and also decorates for Christmas.

Lions Grapefruit Sales Start Saturday Nov. 2

Here, the Greenwich Lions are unloading 850 cases of Texas ruby red grapefruit and oranges that go on sale Saturday morning November 2. Look for the yellow vested volunteers and the goods (@$24/case) at sites including Greenwich Point, Old Greenwich village, Perrot Library, Cos Cob Fire House, and the Recycling Center. Proceeds support, in part, the Lions Low Vision Center, local pediatric eye screenings, camp scholarships, the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation, and grants to numerous local social services. Pictured are Lions John O’Neill, l, Doug Carlson, and Paul Settlemeyer.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov Flattery may not get you far his week but anger won’t get you anywhere. Your joint rulers Mars and Pluto at loggerheads warn an explosion is likely. Keep calm and tell yourself that someone behaving badly is not trying to offend – it’s just the way they are.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May Don’t burden yourself with rules and regulations this week – if something feels good, do it, even if those less adventurous disapprove. Pluto in Capricorn is urging you to break out of a rut and live by your own ideals, not those imposed on you.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Family members may be rebellious this week but you won’t help by insisting they toe the line. Let them experiment with new ways of doing things, even if it means they upset the status quo. Not everyone is as sure of their ground as you.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June If you seek forgiveness this week you may find it costs more than you anticipate. The person concerned may expect you to indulge them if they are to overlook your misdemeanours. Take care never to put yourself in that situation again.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan Try to remember that some people are less robust than you and bruise emotionally as well as physically. Something you say or do this week could easily be taken the wrong way and cause a certain amount of grief. Don’t be too blunt.

CANCER 22 June-23 July Try to stand outside yourself and see what happens from a wider point of view. If you look at the week’s events from a purely personal viewpoint you risk missing something important. You could also be accused of being narrow-minded.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Someone, somewhere feels threatened by your status and success and may try to undermine your position this week. If you rise to the bait you will give them the opportunity they’ve been waiting for. Stay calm and you’ll stay in control.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug The time is ripe for an emotional clear-out. You must now get rid of whatever you don’t like about your life and relationships. Not everyone will approve of the changes you initiate but that’s all the more reason to go through with them.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Before you can deal with a problem you must know what the problem is. That might sound obvious but your chart suggests you’ve been fooling yourself as to the real reasons for a financial failure. Seeing things as they really are would help

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Don’t commit yourself to anything that can’t be changed at a moment’s notice. This week’s tricky Mars-Pluto aspect warns that just because someone is wealthy or famous doesn’t mean they must be telling the truth. As you should know.

ARIES 21 March-20 April Are you doing what you want to be doing in a year’s time? If not, you must start making changes. Your ruler Mars at odds with Pluto may make you feel uncomfortable but only because you should be looking to occupy a less stressful position.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Don’t give up on your plans. What occurs this week may cause you to rethink your ambitions but don’t use that as an excuse to abandon them. Your chart indicates you’re moving in the right direction - all you need is a minor adjustment..

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Wisdom for Elections

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By Rev. Carol Bloom Jesus of ten taug ht his followers using parables – short stories used to illustrate a spiritual or moral lesson. In the Gospel of Luke, we find Jesus telling a story about two people who went to the temple to pray – one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. (Luke 18:914, CEB) The Pharisee was considered a righteous person, knowledgeable of the law and living an exemplary life, whereas tax collectors in Jesus’ day were reviled. They worked for Rome, often collected

more money than was due, and pocketed the excess. They were considered traitors to their own people. They were two very different people. Jesus tells us that the Pharisee went to the temple, lifted his eyes to heaven and prayed mostly about himself: “God, I thank you that I’m not like everyone else crooks, evildoers, adulterers - or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week. I give a tenth of everything I receive.” The tax collector went to the temple, stood with his head bowed, and beat his chest as he prayed, “God, show mercy to me, a sinner.” The scriptures go on to tell us it was this man, the tax collector, who recognized his own sinfulness and humbled himself before God, who went home justified. The humble will be lifted up and those who exalt themselves will be brought low. It was an unpopular lesson then and it is still an unpopular lesson today. The lesson is especially diff icult during election season since the outcome of an election depends, in large measure, on how successful the candidates are in promoting themselves. It is obvious to anyone who makes even a passing visit to Greenwich that we are in the midst of an

Unfortunately, the Sentinel could not publish all of the letters that we received. We did want to acknowledge those that sent in letters. Thank you. This is how many letters we received in support of various candidates as of Monday (not including anything from the candidates themselves).

day; there are news articles, letters to the editor, and public debates. I attended a couple of the debates and was pleased to see that the candidates participating in them conducted themselves with dignity and treated one another courteously. Sadly, I could not say the same for some of the attendees. As I was leaving one well-attended debate, I heard a group of people talking about how evil and horrible ‘Candidate A’ is. I walked on a little farther and encountered another group of people saying similar things about ‘Candidate B.’ Each group was adamant - not just that their preferred candidate was better but that the opposing candidate was vile. How did we get here? When did we

we become like the Pharisee, setting ourselves up as righteous and judging others to be unworthy? When did we become so certain that we alone possess not just the right answers but the only answers? When did we become so glad that we are not like them? We can find some solace in knowing that elections have brought out the worst in us for a long time. John Wesley, Anglican priest and founder of Methodism, wrote the following in his journal on October 6, 1774: “I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them: 1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most

These are wise words of advice that are just as relevant today as they were when they were written 245 years ago. Yes, this is an important election season in ou r tow n. Yes, there a re big issues to consider and dif ferent approaches to addressing them. Learn about the issues, learn about the proposed solutions, decide what you believe is best, then vote. It is important that you vote and, by all means, vote your conscience. Use your best judgment to decide how to mark your ballot. But do it without speaking evil of the opposing candidate or “sharpening your spirit” against those who voted differently. I pray we can spend the next few days leading up to the election not puffing ourselves up like the pharisee in the parable; but in humility, seeking wisdom and discernment.

Letter to the Editor

A United Republican Team

On Saturday I enjoyed breakfast at the Cos Cobber with a high school friend. We covered all the typical subjects, family, parents, and high school friends and then I mentioned Heather Smeriglio who attended St. Mary High School as we did. We both quick ly agreed that Heather would make a great Tax Collector for several reasons including that she obtained her certification to be a Tax Collector while working in the office a few years ago. Heather was in the Tax Collector’s office when the online payment system was implemented. Heather is also very compassionate and will take the time to listen to residents if they come to the office with a problem. Heather will work with residents to formulate a plan if more time is needed to pay their

taxes. Heather will not threaten our seniors with foreclosure. We need Heather in the Tax Collectors office. As we ta l ked about t he ot her great republican candidates that are running for office, we agreed that the Town is very fortunate to have so many people who know the Town and are passionate about continuing important policies like our system of “pay as you go” spending which keeps our taxes low and manageable. The Public Private Partnership is another practice that has served the town well in recent years and should be encouraged for future projects. Fred Camillo is a devoted public servant and has Greenwich imbedded i n h i s he a r t . Fre d k now s m a ny people in Greenwich and has made wonderful contacts in Hartford whom

he will be able to call on behalf of the Town. Lauren Rabin has a multitude of ex periences t hroug hout tow n including the Board of Education as well as the Board of Social Services (now the Board of Human Services). Lauren is a good listener, she and Fred work very well together and have known each other for many years. They are a great team who are ready and willing to work for the residents of Greenwich. We have a united republican team who truly like one another and will work together to support each other to obtain the best results for Greenwich. Pl e a s e r e m e m b e r t o v o t e on November 5th. Anne T. Drake

a glimpse inside the amazing attributes that will make Lauren Rabin an effective member of our Board of Selectman. L au ren’s w i l l i ng ne s s to u nder t a ke ne w challenges is evident by the many positions and volunteer posts she has held in our community; from Candy Stripper at Greenwich Hospital to her solid and steady input on The Board of Education. Her professional credentials include a thirty-year

career in marketing and technology, which will surely serve Town Hall well, with Lauren as a leader in our local government. One of Lauren’s primary goals is to preserve the fabric of our town, while embracing and extending the universal values of courtesy, civility and respect. Lauren, along with Fred Camillo, will bring to the table a deep love for our town and its traditions, as they strive together to expand prosperity for all

residents and enhance what makes Greenwich one of the best places to reside and raise a family. This is a critical time in our town’s history and Lauren will be an incredible asset, who will protect the values and history that define Greenwich. Please join me in voting for Lauren Rabin on November 5th. Julia Chiappetta

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Neighbor to Neighbor would like to recognize and extend thanks to its supporters, volunteers, and those who have championed the building project of our new structure at 248 East Putnam Avenue. Without these dedicated individuals, the possibility of a new building would have never come to fruition. With the new facility, Neighbor to Neighbor will be so much better positioned to deliver our mission. Pam Kelly, Board Member and Chair of the Building Committee, has guided the effort for nearly 10 years. Through Pam's leadership of our hard-working Building Committee, Neighbor to Neighbor's vision of a new facility continued to move forward despite delays and challenges, resulting in an exciting new phase in our 45-year history. Many individuals were integral in the effort, including Susan Day and Bob Brady of the Building

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The humble will be lifted up and those who exalt themselves will be brought low. It was an unpopular lesson then and it is still an unpopular lesson today.

worthy; 2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against, and; 3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”

In support of Lauren Rabin

Lauren Rabin is a wonderful, committed Greenwich native, running for Selectman as a Republican! She brings heart, passion and considerable skills, to positively move Greenwich forward with a focus on effective management of capital expenditures and economic revitalization. With her demonstrated willingness to collaborate with others, unique ability to work across party lines and a track record of success, one is afforded

Letter to the Editor

important election season. There are yard lose our ability to differ on an issue or signs everywhere you look; promotional solution to a problem without denigrating materials arrive in the mailbox every those with whom we differ? When did

Committee, Karen Royce, chair of the Capital Campaign Committee and Anne Miller, Capital Campaign Treasurer, and of course, our former Executive Director Nancy Coughlin. Vital support also came from many individuals at Christ Church Greenwich, including Jim Lemler, past Rector; Carter Harris, former Senior Warden; George Belshaw, Senior Warden; Randy Schwimmer, former Senior Warden; and Marek Zabriskie, current Rector. Rich Granoff and others at Granoff Architects and Landscape Architect Eric Rains and his team were instrumental in developing the plans to create a proper new facility for Neighbor to Neighbor. The new building will include progressive technology and be environmentally friendly. There are many sustainable design features, including a superinsulated building envelope, a high-efficiency heating and cooling system, and LED lighting

throughout. The beautiful house-like structure is set back on the 10-acre Christ Church campus, behind what was formerly the carriage house. The windows and some other elements match the historic Tomes-Higgins House, complimenting rather than mimicking that building. Neighbor to Neighbor is an independent nonprofit corporation that helps to improve the lives of residents in need with access to nutritious food, clothing, and basic living essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect. We are a food pantry where clients have access to a selection of meat, eggs, canned goods, and other nonperishable items, seasona l produce, whole grains, and milk. Neighbor to Neighbor's Clothing Room displays new and donated gently used clothing and linens. Qualifying clients are referred by the Town of Greenwich/other local human services organizations and houses of worship, and come to

Neighbor to Neighbor by appointment. Hunger and food insecurity impacts many people in town. 20% of residents lack the income needed to cover basic necessities, and 28% of Greenwich Public School students qualify for free or subsidized lunches. We look forward to providing services to our neighbors in a sunny, efficient, ADA-accessible building with a front door at ground level. Thank you again to all who worked to bring Neighbor to Neighbor to this important moment, especially to the staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly in our existing spaces to serve our neighbors. Providing nutritious food and seasonally appropriate clothing benefits our community in so many ways. When individuals thrive, the community as a whole can thrive. Our sincere thank you to the Greenwich Community, Mary Beth Minton, Interim Executive Director, mbminton@ntngreenwich.org.

Floren Led Discussion on Youth Vaping

State Representative Liv v y Floren (R-149) hosted a discussion on youth vaping on Monday, October 28th, 2019 at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. Joining the representative were the following panelists: Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club CEO – Mr. Walker has spent over 20 years working with young people as an educator, administrator, and coach. He was chosen to lead the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich as its chief executive officer in July of 2014. O f f i c e r F r e d R e i s c h , G r e e nw i c h H i g h School Resource Officer – Before signing up with Greenwich Police Department in 2015, Officer Reisch was a therapist at the Institute of Professional Practice and the Boys and Girls Village working with children with behavioral disorders. Dr. Paul Sygall, Anesthesiologist at Greenwich Hospita l – Dr. Syga ll is an anesthesiologist specializing in pain medicine and management at Greenwich Hospital. Dr. Sygall has used his medical background to give many lectures on the issue of vaping to students in Greenwich. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dennis Blud nick i, Liberat ion Prog ra ms Counselor at Greenwich High School – Mr. Bludnicki is a substance abuse specialist with the

Liberation Programs. Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield Country’s leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders. Mr. Bludnicki has worked out of Greenwich High School for six years. A lso present at t he event were State Representatives Steve Meskers (D-150) and Fred Camillo (R-151), State Senator Alex Bergstein

(D-36), Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei, Selectman John Toner, Board of Estimate and Taxation Chair Jill Oberlander, and Board of Education member Lauren Rabin. “We had a great forum with an exception panel representing multiple fields and areas of expertise,” Rep. Floren said. “This was a great opportunity for residents of Greenwich and Stamford to learn about vaping and e-cigarettes,

the health effects on young people, the regulations governing these products, and ways to reach our children and guide them in the right direction. I thank our panelists who took time to educate us on this important issue. Together, we can make a difference in our community and end the youth vaping epidemic.” The panelists proposed various solutions i nclud i ng reg u lator y cha nges , one-on-one conversations with children about the dangers of vapi ng , more ex t r ac u r r ic u la r ac t iv it ie s and engagement opportunities for youth, and increased public awareness. Vaping is the most prevalent form of nicotine u sed by m idd le a nd h ig h school st udent s , beginning as early as eighth grade. Although many have used vaping products as an alternative to ciga ret tes , t hey a re ju st a s add ic t ive a s traditional tobacco products and carry similar health risks including damage to the brain, heart, and lungs. While cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco are not as popular among younger generations, e-cigarettes appear to be the latest effort to bring this regrettable habit back into the mainstream. Rep. Floren w i l l cont i nue to work w it h members of the legislature, the administration, local officials, organizations, educators, parents and students to address the issue of youth vaping and reverse the trend.

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Letter to the Editor

BET Democrats Make their Case

The four Democratic incumbents and two new candidates for the Board of Estimate and Taxation listed below have over eighty years of combined municipal service on the BET, RTM, BOE and P&Z Board of Appeals. We’ve raised or are raising families in Greenwich. One of us has grandchildren living in town. We come from banking, law and other business backgrounds. We each bring different perspectives, skills and life experiences to the BET. One thing that unites us is a common philosophy to address the challenges and issues that the Town faces with resolve and transparency. Sound policy and decisionmaking relies on open discussion with all stakeholders who have different points of view before coming to consensus. A government that is working for residents should transcend politics. Greenw ich is diverse and our approach should be bipartisan and solutionoriented. The BET collaborates with the First Selectman, the Board of Education and the RTM in setting budgets, which reflect community values. We believe the focus should always be on the residents and we need to think beyond the short term and plan for the future. Making sure public safety is a priority, town services are delivered efficiently, our schools are first

rate, our parks and recreational programs are desirable and that we have a thriving local economy are qualities that define Greenwich. Maintaining a balance between a Town government that serves residents and keeps our mill rate low while retaining the character of our Town and our property values are foundational principles. We are optimistic. Greenwich has many advantages other municipalities simply do not have. For certain, there are challenges with State government which continues to struggle with pension obligations and pressing transportation needs. There are challenges with the national tenor of political discourse. We have to rise above rancor and seeds of division to do the work. We are role models for our children, and there’s a lot of work to do. The way our elect ions work, si x candidates each appointed by their respective political town committees will be elected. The political party with the most votes cast for its slate of candidates will win majority control determined by the Chair position which comes with a tie-breaking vote, with some exceptions (long term bonding is one of them). Voters are choosing a preference for one philosophy and outlook versus the alternative.

The Democrats won the majority in 2017 for the first time in history. What was the result? The tax rate increase was 1.4% on average for the two-year period, lower than the prior ten year average of 2.9% under Republican control. Democrats protected $1.75 million in cuts to the education budget. Democrats flagged issues with fields, cybersecurity, climate change planning, the audit function and failure to address persistent lack of financial controls in the Parking Services division. The Democrats proactively sought to address all of these issues and more. We a s k e v e r y v o t e r t o c o n s i d e r thoughtfully our collective experience, commitment and approach. We ask each voter to consider the proven results of Democratic leadership. We ask voters to look past rhetoric that falsely claims that Greenwich Democrats are out to “borrow, borrow, borrow” and that “long term borrowing always leads to spending more than you can afford.” Those claims are simply not true. Based on all of the above, we respectfully request that voters consider voting for the candidates listed below. Leslie Moriarty, Beth Krumeich, Jeff Ramer & David Weisbrod (incumbents) Laura Erickson & Miriam Kreuzer (new candidates).

Letter to the Editor

Tony Turner Speaks Out

As a 29-year resident of Greenwich, I decided in 2017 to commit to giving back and pursue a personal goal after the sale of my company. I had more time and once again felt a sense of civic responsibility. I decided to campaign for the seat of Board of Estimate and Ta xation in the Town of Greenwich. It was my first time running for any elected, partisan position in Greenwich. I am a team player and I felt it was important for Democrats to have an opportunity to win the majority of votes on the BET in order to gain leadership positions. I put the idea forward to my fellow Democrats: Elizabeth Krumeich, Jill Oberlander, Leslie Moriarty, David Weisbrod, and Jeff Ramer. In the weeks that followed we worked together as a team. We discussed strategy, SEEC regulations, and scheduling. In fact, most of my emails to this group began with, “Hi team.” We won and they took a lot of credit for the win. Yet, when faced with being a member of that team under difficult circumstances, they abandoned me and the truth. I have always held the highest regard for the law, and noting our state’s complex c a mpa ig n f i na nce laws , I proac t ively contacted and continuously communicated wit h our state’s most senior campaign compliance attorneys during the entire nineweek campaign. The financial aspects of the campaign cou ld not have been more transparent b e t we en me a nd t he SE EC , t he St ate

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campaign and verified in email that at least 7-8 mailings would be conducted. They made regular visits to campaign headquarters where all activity was coordinated. Most disturbingly, I sent them each a copy of the 2017 Municipal Elections Guide from the SEEC for their review. All but one of the other BET candidates were indisputably ver y experienced in running for and holding multiple public offices. I was the rookie. Three of them: Jill Oberlander, Beth Krumeich, and Jeff Ramer, are attorneys. They had a responsibility to a) know the law, b) help the rest of us to understand the law, and c) tell the truth when questioned after the fact about the law. Their actions are shameful and I believe they have not only betrayed me and their party but the public trust as well. I vigorously fought the allegations but realized that another two-year legal battle and the fees that would have cost far exceeded the amount of a settlement. This entire process has opened my eyes but not diminished my desire to serve the public. Quite the opposite. I will continue being a vocal supporter of my town and state, and I will do everything in my power to make sure those we elect actually do the job they were elected to do. Tony Turner is one of the six Democrat members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET).

It’s About Respect

Two weeks ago, the Greenwich Sentinel editors asked the question “What is going on with the BET?” Good question. The answer has a theme: respect. Respect for the law, respect for our Board and respect for the voter. Half our Board violated the election law in the 2017 election. Basically, one member made substantial campaign expenditures, which was within his right. A good portion of his spending benefited his party’s other five candidates, who unfortunately didn’t report this financial assistance. Failing to report this assistance is a violation of Connecticut’s laws governing election spending. The State Elections Enforcement Commission in Hartford investigated this campaign spending and the candidates’ disclosures. The investigation was lengthy, lasting about 18 months. Recently, all the candidates agreed with the Commission’s conclusion that they did violate the law. All of them paid fines to the State. How is this a matter for our Board of Estimate and Taxation? As a Board, we are more than simply twelve individuals. Under law, the Board is a legal person on its own, just like a corporation is a legal person separate from its shareholders. To carry out our duties properly, we must earn and retain the public’s confidence in our financial statements and in our compliance with law. Every one of us twelve would affirm there is simply no other way. Our Board has a duty to preserve its public integrity. So, when half the Board is unfortunately found to be in violation of the law, the Board

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Elections Enforcement Commission. My actions were either known by or actually pre-approved by the SEEC. In some cases their communications included suggestions, in writing, to help me remain compliant. All of this activity is evidenced in SEEC’s compliance logging technology. I followed every suggestion and I followed their advice in every way. My fellow Democratic candidates have a ll denied to the SEEC their degree of involvement and knowledge of the campaign activities and spending. The emails in my possession demonstrate that this is not only false, they show that I proactively kept them informed or sought their approval, or both, on a regular and consistent basis. I n w r it i n g , I i n for m e d my fe l low Democrats that the campaign for majority was going to be “quite expensive and a heavy lift.” “That printers, phone bankers and doorknockers were standing by,” and later, that “30 door knockers would start canvassing later in the week.” Fur t hermore, I sent t hem copies of everything and requested their attribution language, which they sent to me. They were involved in voter post card content, added their photos and bios for a voter card at polling locations, and verified focus points and issues for literature. I sent them details on the barbeques including that all town permits and licenses and worked with them specifically to plan events, including the barbeques, around their schedules. T he y re c e i ve d a l l m a i l i n g s of t he

has two choices: take action or stay silent. Let’s consider the stay-silent option. Imagine if all twelve of the members were found to be in violation of election statutes. If the Board were to take no action, the message to voters here in Greenwich would be this: although your entire Board broke the law, you can forget it. It has no significance and deserves no mention by the Board. Who would recommend such a weak, evasive response? Today’s actual case is the same. Should today’s Board be silent when half its members violated the law in the last election? Silence and inaction are not consistent with respect for the Board and the voter. The Board must take public action in some way. That means the Board must consider and vote to adopt some resolution or motion on these matters. A majority of the Board voted on September 23 to instruct the Chair to form a committee to do this. However, the Chair has not carried out these instructions. Unfortunately, this controversy will continue a bit longer. What about the timing? Should the Board act before the election or after? If the Board finds no infractions, the voters deserves this information before they cast their votes for these candidates who are on the ballot November 5. On the other hand, if the Board takes note of violations of law by these members, the voters are equally entitled to know. If the Board were to postpone its action, that would have the effect of indicating to the voters that the Board doesn’t see fit to inform you in a timely manner. On September 23, the Board acted to respect the voters’ authority and their right to make an

informed, timely decision. The members who found themselves in violation of the law are good people who volunteer to serve the Town. This matter should not be seen as personal criticism. It is not about them. It’s about the Board which has important rights and duties separate from those of any member. The Board has a duty to act and to confirm its respect for the law. It has a duty to enforce its own standards here in Greenwich, separate from findings in Hartford. And it has a duty to respect the voters. It is unfortunate that this matter has not been closed by now, as the majority wished. Some of the members have tried to accept responsibility. These efforts are courageous a nd deser ve suppor t. A successf u l conclusion of this matter should include the acknowledgement that even inadvertent violations of law are not consistent with respect for the Board’s high responsibilities. And that acknowledgement should bring forgiveness and reconciliation. A r c h b i s h o p D e s m o n d Tu t u o f South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission said "Forgiving and being reconciled… are not about pretending that things are other than they are. It is not about patting one another on the back and turning a blind eye… in the end only an honest confrontation with reality can bring real healing.” By Bill Drake is one of the six Republican members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET).

Steady Habits

Connecticut is ca lled “The Land of Steady Habits.” For more than a decade, no city or town in our state has reaped the benefits of leadership by a more steady and sure group of public servants than Greenwich. First Selectman Peter Tesei and partners Selectmen Peter Crumbine, David Theis

and John Toner have provided professional, proactive and positive policies for the benefit of all Greenwich residents. They have done so with civility, dignity and integrity. On Election Day, Greenwich voters will have the opportunity to continue this outstanding legacy of leadership by choosing Fred Camillo and Lauren Rabin along with

the entire Republican slate of candidates. These are people we can trust. They deserve our support. They have earned it. Vote Tuesday, November 5; polls are open 6 am – 8 pm. State Representative Livvy R. Floren, 149th District

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Election Greenwich is fortunate to have two highly accomplished candidates running for the highest elective office in the town, that of First Selectman. While each brings considerable experience to the table, we believe that Fred Camillo is the standout choice. Much has been made of Fred’s native roots, with some folks arguing that association is somehow a negative. Familiarity with the town, its history, its challenges and its potential, is obviously an important criteria for selection of a new municipal chief executive, and both candidates sufficiently check that box. What differentiates Fred, in our view, is that his whole campaign is about being true to those roots, and making the commitment to apply his knowledge and skills in solving the town’s particular challenges, with no obligations or aspirations to a larger political agenda. Often, candidates seek local elective office in order to build a political “brand” which can be used to pursue positions in consecutively more significant venues. Fred is doing something very different; he is voluntarily stepping away from years of successful service at the state level to be of service to the town he loves. That alone makes

While each brings considerable experience to the table, we believe that Fred Camillo is the standout choice. him a very different sort of politician. We believe Fred when he says that a principal motivation of his decision is to prevent happening in Greenwich what he has witnessed happen to our state. Fred has had a front row seat at the disastrous spectacle which is the mismanagement of our once proud (and solvent) state. He has been “vox clamantis in deserto” – a voice in the minority crying out in the desert of state government a thoughtful and informed warning against fiscal impudence – and he has witnessed first-hand the predictably negative consequences of poor political decision-making in Hartford. He is determined to use that experience to the best of his ability in the defense of Greenwich’s long tradition of independence, strong and prudent self-government, and fiscal responsibility. We especially like Fred’s support of Greenwich’s longstanding modified pay-as-you-go approach to capital funding (as opposed to the politically more expedient but fiscally dangerous reliance on longterm debt financing), his openness to the possibility of private/public partnerships, his dedication to smaller, more efficient and responsive government, and his rejection of the concept that government is the solution to all problems. We believe that these considerations should be part of the core political philosophy of all candidates for local office. We support Fred for another reason as well. Despite significant efforts by others to make this local election a referendum on national issues, Fred kept his campaign on-point and civil. We are on the record as decrying the rise of political incivility and the infiltration of outside money and influence on local elections in order to advance nationallevel causes and viewpoints. We were extremly dissappointed by the ef forts to put out false campaign signs in a political “dirty trick” meant to manipulate voters. We applaud both campaigns for quickly and firmly denying responsibility and hope that we never see a repeat of such tactics. As always, we encourage Greenwich voters of all parties and political persuasions to vote on Tuesday, November 5. The future of our town is in our collective hands!

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Education Column

Future Leaders Need Global Perspective different traditions and thought. Unique to Sacred Heart, though, is that all the students are guided by the Goals & Criteria at their schools as well as a common study of faith. By stepping into an unfamiliar setting, students are instantly challenged

student success. Global studies have a home within the classroom too. A curriculum rich in course offerings ranging from comparative gove r n m e nt to e c onom ic s , hu m a n geography to contemporary issues all

Cross-cultural, multilingual and interdisciplinary work provide the outline for true global citizenship. These pillars, amplified by passionate faculty, serve as a gateway for students who seek to deepen their understanding of place and purpose in our interconnected world. By Jennifer P. Bensen As educators, we acknowledge that our world is complex, diverse, and changing at a rapid pace. And as a response, schools around the world have placed a growing focus on preparing students with the skills needed to compete in a future yet unknown. I would argue that at the core of this pursuit is the need to prepare students to be global citizens. A truly global citizen will be able to use the skills in his or her arsenal to succeed no matter the most popular industries, the political landscape or the region of the world they seek employment in after college graduation. What does global citizenship look like in a secondary educational setting? We provide students with interdisciplinary coursework capable of exposing the world with a wide angle lens. We promote

social justice experiences with immersion opportunities for students beyond the classroom. We challenge students to not just learn another language but to experience it, think in that language and reflect in that language. Cross-cultural, mu lt i l i ng ua l a nd i nter d i s c ipl i na r y work provide the outline for true global citizenship. These pillars, amplified by passionate faculty, serve as a gateway for students who seek to deepen their understanding of place and purpose in our interconnected world. At Sacred Heart Greenwich, we are part of a Network of Sacred Heart Schools in 44 different countries. Embarking on a cultural exchange affords students the ability to be immersed in culture and be surrounded by people who come from

to adapt, acclimate and assimilate. The students leverage their foriegn language skills as their primary language and develop rapidly in proficiency and depth of understanding. Recently a student who traveled to our sister school in Spain recounted to me over email the highlights of her time abroad. She said, “Perhaps my most memorable experience in Madrid was meeting the amazing people there. My host, Elena, and her family were so hospitable and eager to expose me to their city, and the girls at Elena’s school, Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, went out of their way to welcome me. It was amazing to make new friends across the globe; I even saw one of the girls last week!” The relationships developed during these homestays are unlike any level of citizenship that can be taught in a classroom. These experiences are vital to

provide opportunities for students to deep dive into historical events that have shaped the world, see historical trends and stay up to speed with current events. As students learn to think widely and think beyond themselves, their focuses shift from that of passive observers to proactive leaders. Students are empowered to identify and act upon critical needs they encounter. Service learning and social justice experiences take that concept of acting on critical needs and provide outlets to do so. For example, Students at Sacred Heart have the opportunity to explore life on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota each summer. The rich heritage of the Lakota people is explored, studied and discussed alongside issues of poverty and addiction. Students are invited into the community of the Red Cloud Indian School and engage alongside students on

the reservation. The tasks that students complete during the day are seemingly ordinary: they assist with classes, they play games, they help serve meals, and they enjoy recess together. W hen a ske d to r ef le c t on t hei r experience, though, students immediately f i nd t hemselves b elow t he su r face examining the underlying factors that have created the prominent dynamics witnessed on the reservation. Their critical thinking and analysis skills shine without prompting. Exposure to broad-based, global coursework and cultural immersion promote the core skills and competencies we as educators know will always be keys to future success for our students. It’s not difficult for students to see beyond the “bubble” of Fairfield County with this unique combination of global coursework, service learning and cultural immersion. Experiential learning on a global scale fosters a consciousness in young adults--an open-mindedness, particularly with regard to the values and traditions of others, plus integrity and ethical decision-making skills. A natural by-product of this holistic approach? Students who stand ready to make their mark on the world. Jennifer P. Bensen is the Head of Upper School at Sacred Hear t Greenwich, an all-girls, independent Catholic school. Bensen graduated f r o m G e t t ys b u r g C o l l e g e w i t h a Bachelor of Arts degree and received her Master’s in education from the University of New England.

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Helping Your Children to Self-Advocate

By Gordon Beinstein A s a bu i ld i ng pr i nc ipa l, I of ten encourage parents to check Aspen, the online gradebook which allows you to see your child’s progress (or lack thereof) in real time. This site can be a wonderful tool for parents of middle schoolers whose usual responses when asked “how was

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school today?” and “what did you do / learn today?” are ‘Fine’ and ‘Nothin’ respectively. However, a word of caution…just because you can now see your child’s progress without actually speaking to your child about the grade, doesn’t mean you should avoid that conversation. Every piece of research on the topic of parental involvement evidences a direct correlation between parental support and a child’s success in school. Middle school is NOT the time to become uninvolved in your child’s education. However, there are occasions when a well-meaning parent’s involvement actually hinders a child’s growth. If a parent contacts the teacher when a low grade pops up on the screen, prior to any conversation with a child, we miss the main cog in this scenario. The first stop must be the child. What message are we sending when the parent intervenes before the child has an opportunity to self-advocate? What are we teaching the middle schooler about ownership and

responsibility? Your children are at an age when they should start to own their work. They should be the ones initiating conversations with the teacher, advocating for themselves, and inquiring about their own progress and results. This will not come naturally to all kids, depending on age and maturity but if we don’t begin

either lack the confidence to do anything on their own or who are too confident or even arrogant because they know Mom or Dad will always save them from disaster. Kids learn best when they're allowed to try things on their own, even if it means failing. The line, however, can be crossed when a child's opportunity to learn from

Middle school is NOT the time to become uninvolved in your child’s education. However, there are occasions when a well-meaning parent’s involvement actually hinders a child’s growth. to teach our children how to do this, and then begin to expect it, they will not learn it. The cost of intervening too early, or unnecessarily can be high. Overprotective/ helicopter/lawn-mower parents (you can pick your favorite descriptor) can unintentionally create children who

his or her own mistakes and to forge a new path is taken away by a hovering parent. So, when a poor grade pops up in Aspen, take a deep breath (it’s middle school; this one grade wont keep your kids out of Harvard) and then speak with your child. In this conversation, ask questions

to see where the struggles might lie and then, encourage your child to self-advocate. Talk to him/her about how and when to approach a teacher (in the middle of instruction, or as the teacher rushes to the restroom between classes is likely not the best time!) I would even suggest that you role-play this conversation to best prepare them for all types of scenarios. If, after this initial student/teacher interaction, you feel there is something amiss, please do what good parents do best and reach out to the staff, but with the understanding that all involved want what is best for your child. And with the knowledge that what is best is not always what is easiest or least painful, but I will save that topic for a future ‘sermon’. Gordon Beinstein has been working in middle schools for 32 years and still can’t get out of the 8th grade! He is currently the principal of Western Middle School and was recently named the Connecticut Association of Schools 2019 Principal of the Year.

Learning Responsibilty Early preschool children fulfill are: Weather Helper Door Holder Snack Helper (Passing Out Napkins/ Plates) Lunch Helper Dustpan Holder (While Teachers Sweet)

Feeding A Pet Or Refilling Their Water

Clean-Up Inspector (Makes Sure Classroom Is Clean After Clean-Up Time)

Cleaning His/Her Room

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By Carly Adames Early Childhood is an excellent time to teach your child responsibility i n c a r i ng for you r hou s ehold a nd cont r i but i ng to t he fa m i ly. You ng children are used to having everything done for t he m . G iv i n g you r ch i ld appr opr iate r e sp on si bi l it ie s a nd / or completi ng a task together ca n instill conf idence, independence and strengthen your family bond. A key component of a wellmanaged preschool classroom is having “classroom jobs.” Children take ownership and full responsibility for these jobs, usually on a rotating weekly schedule, and take pride in completing them. Some examples of classroom jobs

growth and development. give them time to brainstorm ideas to Some examples of developmentally solve problems. appropriate responsibilities for Parents should make it a positive, preschoolers may include: fun experience – not simply as some Energy Conserver (In Charge Of Turning chore that has to be done. Sing a song with your child while working together Off The Lights When The Family Is or share stories from the day’s activities. Leaving Your Residence)

Caboose (Stands At The End Of The Line And Ensures All Children Walk In Front And Arrive To The Destination)

Setting The Table (Forks And Napkins; Cups/Plates If Not Too Heavy And Not Ceramic/Glass) Putting Utensils Away In A Drawer After They’re Washed Wipe Out The Sink After Brushing Teeth

Energy Conserver (In Charge Of Turning Help Mom Or Dad Put Away Laundry (Ie Off The Lights Whenever Leaving The Put All Their Socks In The Sock Drawer) Classroom) Clean Up Spills With A Rag Or Paper Pet Attendant Towel Librarian Recycling Monitor – Ensure Plastic Bottles, Cans And Other Recyclable Nap Time Helper Items Are Put In Proper Receptacles Preschool classroom jobs allow Dress His/Herself children to be actively involved in their classroom and the needs of their peers. Shoe Organizer (If Your Family Takes It gives them a sense of conf idence, Off Shoes By The Entrance) independence and community. Most It is important to teach and integrate children love having a job and take their these responsibilities early on in life so job very seriously. children view them as a part of their At home, giving your child(ren) jobs daily routine – not an additional task and certain responsibilities, appropriate adults are handing them. Be sure to for their age and development, can allow your child the opportunity for trial produce similar results and positively and error when learning a new task, and impact your child’s socioemotional

Most of all, it gives your family time to be together and strengthen the family bond while helping each other. Allowing your child the opportunity to help in the household together instills teamwork in the family and a strong, united family foundation.

Early Childhood is an excellent time to teach your child responsibility in caring for your household and contributing to the family. It is also recommended to positively reinforce your child with specific praise when they complete a task, i.e. “Johnny, you did a great job putting out all of the napkins and forks by everyone’s plate!” Giving your child responsibilities from a young age also ensures your child is down to earth and does not have a sense of entitlement. It can instill in them a strong work ethic and determination to complete a task.

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Carly Adames is the Director of Educational Programs at the YMCA of Greenwich Early Learning Center, which provides quality early care and education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers as well as educational after school programs for school-age children. Carly has over fifteen years’ experience in the education field as an early childhood educator and director.

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Keeping Doors Open for Our Students change as the necessary work of building a better tomorrow. I use it as a personal mantra and reminder when faced with particularly contentious or emotional conundrums, constantly asking “What can we do better?”

By Lockey Coughlin

“Tomorrow is a brand-new day that's never been touched.” This is one of the many quotable quotes from episode one of the television series Modern Love. I found it – and the episode – inspirational and affirming. To me, this sentiment is the essence of a forward-thinking mindset, one that is invaluable when working on a close, personal level with other humans, as we do in education. Forward-thinking is defined by the Merriam-Webster online dictionary as “thinking about and planning for the future: forward-looking, as in a forwardt h i n k i ng compa ny ”. Th is may g ive the impression that it is a term most appropriate when discussing business or finance, but it should always be at the forefront of every educator’s mind. This is a positive, hopeful mindset, one that looks to problem-solving and positive

a solution, however, then your view is not encumbered by guilt, shame, blame, nor the many other unproductive emotions that tend to surround conflict. As an educator, look ing forward instead of looking back helps me to stay

This turn from past to future and positive change helps everyone to shift their perspective, moving from blame to possible solutions. Human beings, for whatever reason, are easily pulled into the blame game. We all seem to revel in the idea that, if something went wrong, then someone must be to blame and then the fingerpointing begins. Kids do it all the time. “It wasn’t me,” is often their first and kneejerk response. There is nothing more contentious and divisive than a group of people trying to place blame on another group, individual, or, in the worst cases, on someone within their own community. Of course, it is just as important to dissect a problem or incident or issue, as well; to look at all the moving parts and pieces that helped bring it into the forefront of the day. If you are examining the situation with the intention of finding

focused on positive outcomes rather than on punitive action. It keeps me from falling into the all too easy finger-pointing trap. Asking “Why did you do that?” should only be a means to a forwardthinking solution. This turn from past to future and positive change helps everyone to shift their perspective, moving from blame to possible solutions. It helps to frame the question into a future-oriented and optimistic one, which then, of course, requires a future-oriented and optimistic answer. Frame the issue in terms of future thought. Yes, ask “Why did this happen?” but then ask, “Where did we go of f course? How can we refocus on what is important?” This begs the follow-up

question, “What is important?” Importance is subjective, of course, but suppose we focus on the future goals of the individual or group in question? Setting goals, both short-term and longterm, is another way to use forwardthinking as a tool for positivity and optimism. Goals need to be massaged, adjusted, discussed, and tweaked often to keep them both relevant and mindful. They may change drastically from monthto-month, especially for students who have many interests or who have the benefit of a Renaissance-style education. The actual goals, themselves, are not the most important thing. Setting t hos e go a l s a nd lo ok i ng at how to achieve them is the forward-thinking piece. Almost every long-term goal that a child might have will necessitate a strong, foundational knowledge base, which requires an education, degree, or certification of some kind. In working towards a goal, any goal, there is also the requirement of positivity, discipline, and many other valuable lessons. When students have the choice of where to focus additional efforts, that is when you achieve the coveted buy in on their part. One of my students hopped around between wanting to be a professional dancer, an artist, a musical theater performer, a musician, or a translator at the U.N. Today, she is majoring in Computer Science at Connecticut College, with a double minor in Asian Studies and Dance. This is goal setting and adjusting at its finest, but it is imperative that we

keep the most possible choices available, keep those metaphorical doors open. When choosing a curriculum for students, try to keep in mind that a broad base of experience and opportunity is what keeps those doors open. For example, we are all aware that beginning ballet training at thirteen years old is an uphill battle, as is the choice for physicist or engineer if you have avoided math most of your educational career. Unless you are Elizabeth Parkinson or Albert Einstein, this lack of early preparation has already closed doors. Allow students to choose a direction with the certain knowledge that these choices will almost always change course. Make sure to keep the foundation of their education broad and varied, so they can try another door and another and another. It is our job as parents and educators to plan for changes in direction; to keep goal changes or adjustments as easy and seamless as possible. With strong preparation, experience, and broad foundational knowledge comes deeper confidence and the assurance that those doors will be open for our students; that they are prepared to take full advantage of the myriad of opportunities available to them when each new day arrives. Lockey Coughlin is Founder of the micro-school, Education without Walls, and an educational consultant. She is President and Founder of Webb Youth Services, a 501(c)(3), which provides services for students at risk.

Serving the Greater Good Just Listen

Column

By Shari Shapiro “When you talk you’re repeating something you already know. If you listen you may learn something new” – Dalai Lama. In today’s high pressure, go-go-go society of cell phones, social media and instantaneous

communication it can be a challenge to just sit and listen to someone. At Lighthouse, an LGBTQ teen program of Kids In Crisis, we experience, on a weekly basis, the power of what it means to really listen. Lighthouse, the newest program of Greenwichbased Kids In Crisis, is a safe space for LGBTQ teens and their allies. At every Thursday night meeting each participant is given a chance to say whatever is on their mind. Everything is kept confidential and friends are able to confide in friends. There are always two adults present at every meeting and a free supper is always served. “When someone has a problem they don’t always need advice; they just need to vent and talk out the issue at hand” said Joseph Belisle, coordinator and group facilitator. He added that the success of the group is due largely because meetings are judgement free-zone. “All LGBTQ teens and their allies are welcome. The only thing we require is that you come with an open mind and a willingness to listen to others.”

According to a recent study by the Trevor Project, suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth. Youth who identify as LGBTQ are actually four times more likely to consider, plan for,

An important job that we all have is listening— really listening. As parents, friends, coworkers, relatives we need to take the time to listen. It may change someone else’s life. and attempt suicide than their non-LGBTQ peers. Another important statistic that came out this study is that LGBTQ youth who have at least one accepting adult in their life were 40% less likely to

report a suicide attempt in the last year. Teen years are often filled with confusion and worry where stress is amplified. It can, at times, be understandably difficult to deal with. Belisle says “that letting teens blow off steam is important and if we see someone with acute school or family issues we are able to refer them to proper counseling. Lighthouse of fers respite for teens from the pressures of school or from a home environment that mig ht be hostile or non-accepting. Our meetings are filled with peers who lift one another up and offer support. And that support can make a world of difference!” An important job that we all have is listening— really listening. As parents, friends, coworkers, relatives we need to take the time to listen. It may change someone else’s life. Shari Shapiro has been with Kids In Crisis for nearly 40 years and is proud that Kids In Crisis is part of the fabric of the Greenwich community.

Special Happenings at Our Schools

First Selectman Peter Tesei visits North Mianus School: Greenwich's First Selectman, Peter Tesei, visited third, fourth and fifth graders at North Mianus School on Tuesday morning, October 15th, to share his congratulations with students for their school's designation as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School. Mr. Tesei said, "...it is through your perseverance and hard work, and following the lead of your wonderful teaching staff and school principal, that you have excelled at the highest level and have been recognized."

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On Faith Feature

By Nathan Hart

Anxious About College? There’s Hope be that we are seeing early signs of what historians call “societal collapse.” Societal collapse occurs like a slow-moving earthquake as the cultural bedrock, made up of local communities—churches, synagogues, social clubs, and even neighborhood friendships—begins to fracture along fault lines. Sooner or later, the earthquake causes a tsunami of society-wide division and distr ust. Newly isolated, we each turn our lonely eyes to

Pe op le do s t ra n ge t h i n g s when they’re anxious. The recent college admissions scandal has proven this to be true. The level of anxiety about getting our kids into the “best school” is so high that we’ll do almost anything to make it happen, even break the law or spend illogical amounts of money. I recently asked a high school junior how her college search was going. She replied, “My parents are freaking out but I’m trying to be chill about it.” Her experience is unique only because she’s still “chill about it”— at least for now. According to the National Institutes of Health, one third of American teenagers are diagnosed with anxiety disorders. This startling f igure has risen by twenty percent in the last five years alone. W hat caused th is a n x iet y epidemic and the strange behaviors resulting from it? It may

Cameron Fennell Cameron Randall Fennell left this life peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. He was twentyfour years old. He is survived by his loving parents, Lorraine and Frank, and by his sister Kristen, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cameron was born in Cambodia in 1995 and completed the family in 1998. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 2013 where he had excelled on the Cardinals baseball team. Cameron worked in New York City as a plumber’s apprentice and was also working toward his degree. He was passionate about baseball, music, his pets, and his family and friends. His family asks that anyone who knew and loved Cameron join them for a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club, 9 Grass Island Rd., Greenwich. Please feel free to wear casual attire and cheery colors for an outdoor/indoor service. In lieu of flowers, the Fennell family requests that donations be made to the Old Timers Athletic A s s o c iat ion of Gr e enw ich (a 501c3 non-prof it organization) for a scholarship in memory of Cameron. Cameron was a proud recipient of a scholarship from the Old Timers Athletic Association and the family wants other high scho ol at h lete s to b e a ble to continue to benef it and pursue their college dreams, while honoring Cameron. Checks can be made payable to: Old Timers Athletic Association of Greenwich, PO Box 558 Greenwich, CT 06836. Please put “Cameron Fennell Memorial Scholarship” in the Memo Line.

example, when a child is baptized or dedicated, the pastor walks up the aisle, holding the child, and invites the adults to play an active role in supporting and surrounding the family in the years ahead. If the congregation truly responds to this invitation, children are brought up knowing there is a place for them in this world. A child who grows up without such a caring community learns that he or she must f ig ht for

The recent college admissions scandal has exposed a cultural anxiety epidemic. But there's hope. Some families are reprioritizing their schedules around more holistic goals for their kids and enrolling in small, religiously affiliated liberal arts colleges, which are often less stressful to get into and can offer what their kids really need most: connection. the shiny electronic devices in our hands in a vain search for connection, but our souls are left feeling like anchorless ships. Some local communities are still intact. In these groups, young people feel cher ished, loved, and affirmed for who they are at an early age. At our church, for

survival in some kind of socially D a r w i n i s t w a s tela nd . W h i le getting into the best college may appear to be a solution to their understandable anxieties, it often only exacerbates them. But there is hope. Some families are re-prioritizing their schedules around more holistic

The family thanks you all for your love and support during this very difficult time and hope to see you on Nov. 3 to share memories, and funny stories, and to honor Cameron’s life.

the Grace Notes in Greenwich, and she later joined the choir of the Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Lecanto, Florida. In addition to singing, Carol worked for a time as a travel writer and editor, and she volunteered many hours with the Junior League of Greenwich. Her hobbies i nclude d music, film, quilting, sewing and fabrics, teddy bears, and Southwestern A me r i nd ia n a r t . She h ad a n encyclopedic k nowledge of postwar American popular culture and was a formidable force in the "entertainment" category of Trivial Pursuit. Above all, Carol loved to connect with family and f riends, and her warmth and sense of humor pervaded her conversations. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Sachiyo Dinmore of Hampden-Sydney, Virginia; her son and daughter-inlaw, Trevor Dinmore and Hélène Demay of London, England; her grandchildren, Kazu, Félicie, Aya, and Edith; her sister and brotherin-law, Susan Hanson Schmitz and Nelson Schmitz of Covington, Wash.; and her brother, George Hanson of Somerville, Mass. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel Oldham Hanson a nd Hu ber t Ha nson; a nd her sister, Margaret "Peggy" Hanson Cardinali. A memorial service celebrating Carol's life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heifer International (heifer.org) or Dahlia Living (dahlialiving. org); 15111 8th Ave. SW, Suite 303, Burien, WA 98166). The latter provides residential services for the developmentally disabled.

Hope College students attending a recent weekday chapel service. goa ls for t hei r k id s. They ’r e realizing that success is ultimately unfulfilling if it is not accompanied by aut hent ic con ne c t ion a nd meaningful mission. Small, religiously affiliated liberal arts colleges, which are often less stressful to get into, offer these things. In my own story, I went to Hope College, a four-year liberal arts college in Michigan. Hope College is a place that combines prem ier academ ic excel lence w ith a deeply anchored faith community. It offers access to faculty, including collaborative research opportunities not possible in larger schools, and produces a nationally impressive rate of future PhDs and MDs. But

its greatest asset is not even its academics. Hope’s chapel services, which students voluntarily attend, are standing-room-only events with relevant talks and music led by the students themselves. Can you imagine thousands of college students willingly packing themselves into a gothic-style chapel four times a week? To this day, every time I visit a Hope chapel service, I am moved to tears. The students are bright, motivated, and more importantly, emotionally and spiritually whole. My four years as a student there we r e n o t o n l y a c a d e m i c a l l y informative, they were spiritually transformative. In many ways, Hope College made me the person

Virginia Schneider

by legal positions at Pennsylvania Power & Light, Citizens Utilities Company, and Bowater Incorporated, where he became Vice President, Secretary and Assistant General Counsel and helped take the company public through a spin-off from its parent English company. After Bowater relocated to South Carolina, he joined Trigen Energy in White Plains. L e n ’s i n t e r e s t s i n c l u d e d sailing, skiing, golf, tennis and music. A member of Riverside Yacht Club since 1975, he was at first an active Flying Scot sailor. After acquiring a J-30, he won the Stratford Shoal Race, his first race in “Windsprint,” followed shortly thereafter by a first in the Manhasset-Falkner Island Race. He also participated for many years in Vespers and served as Secretary, Fleet Captain and Head of Admissions at the Yacht Club. Len sang in glee clubs in both high school and college and met his wife, Yanna, while singing in the New York Oratorio Society. Upon moving to Greenwich, he joined the Greenw ich Chora l S o c i e t y a s we l l a s t h e F i r s t Cong regational Church Choir and also sang and performed i n Con necticut Gra nd Opera, Westchester Hudson Opera, and several local Gilbert & Sullivan productions. For many years he was an enthusiastic member o f t h e O f f S ou n d e r s , a l o c a l acapella men’s singing group. Len and his wife travelled and performed in Greenwich Choral Society concerts at Christ Church, Oxford; Winchester Cathedral; Westminster Abbey; the Cathedral at Chartres; the Madeleine, and Notre Dame. In Boca Grande he enjoyed si ng i ng w ith t he Ba rbershop Chor u s , B o c ap el la , t he B o c a G ra nde Chora le , a nd t he St . Andrew’s Church Choir, and he performed in many musical show productions, including Godspell, Mame, and Guys and Dolls, during eighteen years of warm winter months. The entire family has wonderful memories of skiing t r ips to Eu rop e , Ca nada a nd throughout the United States when the children were younger. In later years Yanna and Len played golf at Greenwich Country Club and Lemon Bay Golf Club, with vacations at many world famous golf courses, among which are Pebble Beach, Sea Island, Pinehurst and St. Andrew’s. Len is survived by his wife, Ya n n a , h i s d aug hte r A l l i s on Saari Byrne and her husband, Josh, his sister, Shirley Doak, and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased in 2012 by his daughter Karina. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 106 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. In lieu of f lowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the First Congregational Church of Greenwich or to the charity of your choice.

Obituaries

Carol Dinmore

Carol Hanson Dinmore, 74, p a s s e d aw ay at her home i n Williamsburg, Va. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Prior to her move to Williamsburg, she lived for almost sixty years in Riverside, CT, as well as nine years in Lecanto, Fla. She was born Carol Ann Hanson in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1945, and she moved to Riverside with her parents two years later. Carol had fond memories of growing up and attending Riverside School and Eastern Junior High School (now Eastern Middle School) in the 1950s. In 1963, she graduated from Greenwich High School, af ter which she attended the Un iver sit y of D elaw a r e . She married Robert Gordon Dinmore, her husband of 53 years, in 1966. Before returning to her hometown in 1973, she spent several years in Philadelphia, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Carol was a devoted mother, sp ou se , fa m i ly mem b er, a nd friend, and she was active in her community. She was a g if ted second soprano who sang with

May all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

Virginia Carol Clark Schneider, 84, of Salisbury, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 at the Novant Hospice House, Salisbury. She was born on June 4, 1935 in Greenwich, CT to Freeman Thomas and Helen Trefny Clark. She was a graduate of the Sacred Heart Academy, Greenwich. She was known for her sweet spirit, her unique smile and her sense of humor. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her brother, Freeman Thomas Clark Jr. of Burnsville, NC. Virginia leaves precious and lov ing memories to her daughters, Gail (Bill) Childs of Gainesville, FL, Lori (Bill) Swift of Huntersville, NC a nd the Reverend Dr. Ji l l ( Way ne) Sm it h of Sa l isbu r y, NC, eight grandchildren, Arden Mitchell, Clark Mitchell, Payton Mitchell, Adam Swift, Billy Swift, Steven Swift, Jamie Mason Smith and Bryan Smith, in addition to seven great-grandchildren. A memor ia l m a s s w i l l b e held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salisbury, NC. The family will greet people in the church narthex one hour before the service. If you want to honor Virginia, please contribute memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic School 'Be an Angel Fund,' 385 Lumen Christi Lane, Salisbury, NC 28147. Phone 704-633-2841.

Leonard Saari

In memory of those we have lost on this Feast of All Souls.

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Leonard Mathew Saari o f R i v e r s i d e , C T, a n d B o c a Grande, FL, died as a result of a sudden stroke on Oct. 19. 2019, at Greenwich Hospital. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, on Jan. 19, 1938, to Mathew A. Saari, originally from Raahe, Finland, and Esther E. Saari, originally from Tampere, Finland. Raised in Baltimore, MD, he graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Lehigh University, where he was a member of Chi Psi fraternity, and the University of Michigan Law School. H is work ca reer b ega n at the New York law firm Hughes, Hubbard, Blair & Reid, followed

I am today. Yo u m i g h t r e a d a b o u t a p l a c e l i ke Hop e C o l l e g e a n d t h i n k , “ S ou nd s n ic e , but for our family, we’re aiming for a more prestigious brand name school.” Well, after I graduated from Hope College, I went on to earn a Masters from Princeton Theological Seminary, and my good friend Matt Scogin went on to Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Matt and I both believe that our transformative years at Hope College holistically prepared us to navigate the unique challenges of life at those “brand name” schools and beyond. In fact, after an illustrious and varied career on Wall Street and in high governmental positions, Matt returned this year to lead Hope College as its new President. At its founding in 1866, Hope College was named after a verse in the Bible that says, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19) There aren’t many places like Hope College that offer secure anchors for anxious souls, but they do exist. For your teenagers, and for all of society, put one or two of them on your list of schools to visit or support. And if you’re in a stage where there are no young people in your life, consider joining (or rejoining) a local community where your presence and friendship can offer hope to the next generation.

Sonia Meurer Sonia D. Meurer, 92 and a resident of Greenwich, died Oct. 16, 2019. Her contemporaries knew her as "Sunny", a nickname ascribed to her convivial disposition. B o r n i n O l n e y, N o r t h Ph i ladelph ia , she r e side d i n Greenwich since 2013. She was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a BA in Economics, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1949 and a Master's in Economics in 1951. She was a Chi Omega sister and one of the first women to attend classes at The Wharton School of Busi ness. She a lso e a r ne d a Master's D e g re e i n Library Science from Rutgers University in 1957. Fo r m o s t o f h e r wo r k i n g career, she was the Head Research Librarian at Nabisco Brands, Parsippany, N.J. Sunny was an inveterate reader, especially of mysteries and spy thrillers. She was also an avid fan of Victor Hugo's works. She was an active supporter and/or volunteer for numerous causes and institutions, including Penn, the Ridgewood/ Glen Rock (NJ) Council of the B oy S c out s o f A m e r ic a , a nd t he A mer ica n A ssociat ion of Un iversit y Women (A AU W ). She was a parishioner at Christ Church Greenwich. Survivors include her son, William J. Meurer, of Greenwich, CT. and daughter, Janet Ogden, o f We s t w o o d , M a s s . F i v e grandchildren also survive her. She was pre decease d by her hu sba nd, H a n s J. Meu r er, of Ridgewood, N.J. Sonia will be memorialized at a small, private family gathering in Greenwich. Memorial donations may be made to The Dementia Society of America via this link: dementiasociety.org/donate

Chester Forman, Sr.

Che ster F. For ma n Sr., of Greenwich, passed away Oct. 25, 2019, at Greenwich Hospital. He was 90. He was born in Port Chester, Oct. 20, 1929 to Andrew and Cecelia Forman. Chet, as he was k now n, was raised in Port Chester and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1949, where he was a star catcher for the baseball team and also, a quarterback on the football team. In 1966, he and his beloved wife, Sallyann, relocated to Greenwich. The couple was married at Our Lady of Mercy in Port Chester on Nov. 27, 1954. They were looking forward to

On Faith

On Faith Feature

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The Transformative Power of Gratitude

By Marek P. Zabriskie

Most of us were taught by our parents to write thank you notes. We did not always enjoy writing them, but it taught us that gratitude is vital. Now, we are busy teaching our children to write similar notes and to look people in the eye and say, “Thank you.” Expressing gratitude is ex t r emely i mp or t a nt . I z aa k Walton w r ites, “G od has t wo dwellings. One in heaven and the other in the thankful heart.” It is easy, however, to forget to express our gratitude. During my first year as the new Rector at Ch r ist Chu rch Greenw ich, I worked enormous hours. Wonderful folks invited me out on many days for breakfast, lunch

and dinner. I worked morning to night and there was little time to write thank you notes. A year later, I am taking time to express my gratitude. Each thank you note is like a spiritual exercise, because gratitude transforms us and puts us in a right relationship with God and with others. In the third gospel, St. Luke tells how Jesus and his compa n ions were wa l k ing to Jerusalem when they came upon a group of lepers, who shouted out, “Master, have mercy on us.” Back then, people lived in utter fear of leprosy, which they believed was radically contagious. Lepers were banished from their homes, from the loving touch of spouses, children and parents, and cut of f from their faith community. They lived in isolation or in miserable roving bands. When Jesus saw the lepers, he said, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” In ancient Palestine only a priest could certify that a leper was cured and could return home. As the lepers left to visit the priest, they were miraculously healed. Nine of them kept on walking, skipping or running with delight. Their skin

was no longer putrid or swollen, but soft and smooth. Only one leper, a Samaritan, who was despised as being cu ltu ra l ly, t heolog ica l ly, a nd l i t u r g i c a l l y i n fe r i o r, t u r n e d around, found Jesus and fell at

whole unless it includes gratitude. Medical studies now indicate that grateful people have a health edge for gratitude reduces stress, i ncreases hope, a nd actua l ly boosts our immune system. We humans were designed by

Edward Spencer had saved 16 people when he nearly went under. As morning broke, he was warming his exhausted body by a fire when someone cried out, “There’s two more people still out there in the water, a man and a woman.” Spencer went back out and rescued them both. his feet in gratitude. Jesus was disappointed that nine lepers failed to give thanks, but he told the grateful leper, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.” Jesus had physically healed ten lepers, but g ratitude had made one whole. Our faith is not

God to be grateful beings. When we stop to express our gratitude and share our gifts with others, we experience the fullness of life and what it means to be whole. Edward Spencer was a student at the McCor mick Theolog ical Seminar y in Evanston, Illinois in 1860. One cold night, he was

awoken by a seminary classmate who told him that two great ships had collided on Lake Michigan. A lumber freighter had collided with an excursion boat, and 400 passengers were in the cold lake and likely to drown. Edward Spencer threw on his clothes and ran three miles from the seminary to the shores of Lake Michigan. Spencer was a strong swimmer. So, he threw off his clothes and swam out to the wreck and brought one person back with him. He saved that person’s life, and he repeated that 15 more times. It took him six hours. He had saved 16 people when he nearly went under. As morning broke, he was warming his exhausted body by a fire when someone cried out, “There’s two more people still out there in the water, a man and a woman.” Edward Spencer swam back and forth and rescued them both. That night, 295 died, only 90 were saved. Edward Spencer saved 17 of them. He never fully r e cover e d f r om t he physic a l trauma. Spencer never become the minister that he longed to be. Instead, he spent his life living as

an invalid in California. When his faced was wrinkled and his hair was white, a Los Angeles Times newspaper reporter interviewed him and asked, “What do you remember most about that fateful night?” Spencer replied, “I’m sorry to say that the thing that stands out most in my mind, is that not one of those 17 people ever said thank you to me.” I recently stood outside a restaurant on Greenwich Avenue with a new friend, who surveyed the avenue and said, “I can’t figure it out. There are so many unhappy people in this community who are always complaining, and yet they have everything that they could ever want.” As I listened to him, I suspected that the one th ing missing is gratitude, because having a grateful heart transforms us and everything around us. The secret to enduring joy is being content with what we already have and cultivating a grateful heart. That is what heals us and makes us whole. Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie is Rector of Christ Church Greenwich

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

Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm. Sunday School, 10:30-11:15am. Service - Stamford campus, Sun 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Course, 7-8:30pm. Connie's Circle - Every Sat, 10am-1pm. Discovery Track – new session begins: Nov. 3, 9:30-10:30am. 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. Conference: Men of Character in Today’s World: Nov. 2, 10am-5pm, SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, $30, register, adnymensconference.eventbrite. com. Bereavement Group: every Thursday through Nov. 14, 1:303:30 & 7-8:30pm, free, registration required, 203-637-3661 ext. 375 or parishpartners@stcath.org. Thanksgiving Food Drive: donations must be brought to the Faith Formation Office by Nov. 18, 203-637-3661 x330. St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org

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

Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am-12pm. Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:30-6pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. Mass Schedule: Feast of All Saints - Nov. 1: 7am, 12:05 & 7:30pm; All Souls Day - Nov. 2, 8am. Social Concerns Meeting: Nov. 4, 7-8pm.

Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 1011:30am. 2019 Women’s Retreat: Nov. 2, 10am-Nov. 3, 12pm, $175, 203-6371791 x820, rosemaryl@fccog.org. Chili Cooking: Nov. 2, 4-6:30pm, Kitchen (upstairs). Confident Parents, Capable Kids - Fall Parent Training for Preschool Parents: Nov. 6, 9:30-11am, free, RSVP, 203-921-7493 or info@emilytrotman. com. Veterans’ Day Collection Drive: Nov. 10.

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

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

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.

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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. First Friday Mass & Benediction: Nov. 1, 9-10am. St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com

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

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

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

Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. Oktoberfest - Round Hill Volunteer Firefighters: Nov. 1, 8-10pm, Round Hill Community House, 397 Round Hill Rd. Meditation Group: Nov. 7, 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.

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. 2CC Mom’s Group: Nov. 5, 9:30am. Act II Consignment Shop Pop Up Sale: Nov. 8 & 9, 10am. 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. Christ Church Youth: First Friday: Nov. 1, 7pm. Rev. World Views: An Evening with Tom Friedman: Nov. 3, 5-6:30pm, free and open to the public. CCNS-CCG "Envisioning Chapel": Nov. 6, 7-9pm. Faith on Fire: Nov. 8, 7:10-8:30am. Spiritual Inspiration: Discover the Art of Christ Church: Nov. 9, 5-7:30pm, lrinaldi@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. Inspirica Thanksgiving Collection: contributions will 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 (024 months), 9:20am, register. Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org

Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month. Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org

Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Judaism, Tue 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am-12pm. Nov. 1: Tot Shabbat, 5:30-6pm; Family Dinner, 6-7pm, RSVP to 203-629-0018 or hadaselias@grs.org by Oct. 31. Inspirica dinner: Nov. 2, 5:30-7pm. Terrific Tots at the JCC Preschool: Nov. 4 & 6, 9:30am. Parents Night Out: Nov. 7, 7pm, Lugano's Wine Bar, 1392 E. Putnam Ave., RSVP to parentscircle@grs.org. Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com

Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Candle Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. "Be Strong and of Good Courage: A Conversation with Dennis Ross and David Makovsky": Nov. 3, 7pm, $36. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Nov. 6, 10:30am, free, templesholom.com/itsybitsy-playgroup LUTHERAN 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.

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

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. Nov. 2: Alpha Holy Spirit Day Retreat, 9am-4pm, Trinity Ministry Center, ann.park@trinitychurch.life. Nov. 3: High School NYC Day Retreat, 9am-5pm. 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

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

Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s MiniChapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. Midnight Run: Nov. 1, 7pm. Habitat Build Day: Nov. 2, 8:30am. FPCG Academy - Dr. Sarah Miller - Refugees and Migration: Nov. 3, 11:15am. Randall Atcheson at Carnegie Hall: Nov. 6, 8-10pm. Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com

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

Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:3011:30am. Mothers of Preschoolers 1st/3rd Wed of month 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels Sat 7:30-8:30am.

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6 - 7 p.m. Yoga Takeover. Grades 7th-12th. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Register. 203-629-5744. info@ archstreet.org

6 p.m. Greenwich Historical Society Antiquarius Holiday Boutique. Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave. Free. Also, Nov. 7, 9am-6pm. 203-869-6899. cpandolfino@ greenwichhistory.org. greenwichhistory.org

6 - 8 p.m. CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child). Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. 888-305-9253. 7 - 9 p.m. America's Boating Club of Greenwich: Weather Course begins. Greenwich Police Headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl. $80, members; $180, nonmembers. Register. (Tuesdays through Nov. 10). 203-9981864. GreenwichSquadron@ gmail.com WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6

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MONDAY, NOV. 4 1:15 p.m. Lecture: "Modernism and Native American Art," by John Molloy. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. $25 guest fee. greenwichdecorativearts@ gmail.com. greenwichdecorativearts.org 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Robert Rogers Puppet Show: 'Stone Soup'. Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426 4 - 6 p.m. Clarinet Lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Rainbow Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. (Also, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 4-6pm)203-637-1791. fccog. org/fccogcalendar 6 - 7 p.m. Lecture: “MOVEMBER: Men’s Physical and Emotional Health.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital.org/events 7 p.m. Trinity Networking Group (TNG) - for those currently unemployed, underemployed, facing job uncertainties or looking to make a career change. Trinity Church

8 - 9 a.m. Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. (Also, Thursday, Nov. 7, 9-10am). 203-6371791.

5 - 8 p.m. Kenneth Kuo Concert. Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. 203-8690376. brucemuseum.org

7 p.m. Town's Men’s Basketball League Registration and Organizational Meeting. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd. 203-5321259. greenwichct.gov 7 - 8:15 p.m. Anchor Health Initiative: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. Open to all ages. Safe, private and free. (1st and 3rd Wed of the month). 203-869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org 7 - 8:30 p.m. Greenwich Conservation Commission Environmental Lectures Series: Climate Change – What to Expect

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12 p.m. Greenwich Lions Club Meeting. Innis Arden Club, 120 Tomac Ave. (1st & 3rd Thu of the month) greenwichlions-club@googlegroups. com. e-clubhouse.org/sites/ greenwichct

Ministry Center, 5 River Rd. Free. (1st & 3rd Monday of the month.) willirogers@ gmail.com. trinitychurch. life/events 7 - 8 p.m. Music’s Greatest Generation: Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Wagner, and Berlioz. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org

1 - 2:15 p.m. Family Caregiver Support Group - for adults who care for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 203-863-4375.

TUESDAY, NOV. 5 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meditation Workshop. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883.

2 - 3 p.m. GRT: 'Play With Your Food' Short Plays by Ray Bradbury. Greenwich Library: Off-Site Location: Meeting Room, Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. Free. Register. 203-862-6750. greenwichlibrary.org

1:30 - 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group: Exercise with Miriam Shaw, RPT; caregiver support. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. 203-863-4444. greenwichhospital.org/events

4:30 - 8 p.m. Bruce Museum Store: Holiday Shopping Night. 1 Museum Dr. 203-869-0376. brucemuseum.org

2 - 4 p.m. Tech Assistance - get help with your phone, eReader, tablet, or laptop. Byram Shubert Library - Conference Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. No registration is required. (1st Tue of the month). 203-5310426.

5 p.m. Friends of the Byram Shubert Library Book Sale Preview. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 55 William Street West. $20. 203-531-0426. garrymirsky@ greenwichlibrary.org

11 a.m. Curtis Fisher: “Offshore Wind Energy in Connecticut and Beyond." First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 11 a.m. FARE Connecticut's 3rd Annual Fall Luncheon, benefiting Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd. 917515-5175. hillarycarter@ gmail.com. foodallergy.org 11 - 11:30 a.m. Storytime - Deborah Kupper leads kids on explorations of historical events and figures through storytelling, songs, and movement. Ages 2-5. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free. (Every Wednesday). 203-869-6899. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. “Improving Breathing Techniques with Qigong.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital.org/events 2 - 5 p.m. Old Greenwich Farmer's Market. 38 West End

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Sleazy Practices, Bad Numbers & Soil Types

By Mark Pruner Over four decades as an attorney, business owner and Realtor, I’ve learned some hard lessons about negotiations a n d w h o you c a n t r u s t i n negotiations. In the Greenwich real estate market, we have over 1000 mem b ers of t he G r e e nw i c h A s s o c i at i on o f Realtors, but there are probably only about 200 that do the very large majority of all the deals each year. We all know each other, or at worst know somebody who knows the other agent’s reputation for honesty and fair negotiating. The Greenwich real estate community’s reputation for fair dealing is self-reinforcing in that the Realtors that are sharp dealers are actually at a disadvantage as other Realtors don’t take what they say at face value. This means that even when they are actually being truthful, the other agent still has her doubts. As a result, deals that could be done if there were more trust between the parties don’t get done. Let’s look at some of the tactics and situations to be aware of when negotiating a deal. The Phantom Second Bidder Buyers tend to make higher of fers and quicker counter offers when they are competing against another buyer. No one likes to get beat out for the house that they want and our surfeit of Type A personalities i n tow n ju st hate “ losi ng ” period. If it’s a hot house in a hot market, multiple offers are to be expected. Unfortunately, the other bidder is not always real, or their level of interest may not be as high as represented. This is when having a good broker can be very helpful, to help determine just how worried a buyer should be about the other buyer. The Off-Market Buyer Some buyers want particular neighborhoods or a particular type of house. In such cases, agents may contact owners whose properties aren’t listed inquiring whether they might want to sell their house. Every year several houses are sold this way. The problem comes when an agent purports to have a buyer for a property as a tactic to get a listing. One easy way around this is to sign a listing agreement with agent, but limit it to that one showing. Simultaneous bidding Buyers sometimes make offers on two or even more houses at once, trying to play one homeowner against another or just to hedge their bets. It’s a risky strategy as one seller or both may decide they don’t want to get involved in such a negotiation and decide to pullout. If the agent reveals that there are simultaneous bid, then

everyone is on a level playing field. Where this is a problem is when there are multiple offers on one house and the simultaneous bidder doesn’t want their of fer tainted by the fact that they are bidding on another house. The simultaneous bidder can win the bidding war on house “A” a nd t hen t u r n a rou nd a nd accept an offer on house “B”. The owner of house “A” can then find that the other bidder for their house has moved on. One way to fight this is to simply have your agent ask by email if the other party is making simultaneous offers. Ver y few agents, w ill want to misrepresent something in writing. FAR In Greenwich we can only use the house square footage from an architect, builder, or most commonly the square footage of the house on the tax card. The problem here is that this square footage may or may not include the basement depend i ng on whet her t he basement is a walkout basement or is underground (and it’s even a little more complicated than that.) Lots of our financial types like to look at cost/square foot to figure out whether the house is fairly priced or not. Our median price per square foot so far this year is $521/s.f. It’s a lousy number to use as it does not take into account; the size of the lot, the presence of wetlands, or whether the basement is included. If you do want to use that number, always ask if the basement and/or “attic” is included in the square feet. Even better go see the house and decide whether what is there works for you. Houses with identical square footages can feel spacious or cramped depending oh how they are laid out.

Wetlands and Maps We t l a n d s s e r ve a v it a l pu r p os e i n pr ote c t i ng ou r natural resources and controlling flooding. State law mandates their protection and we have a town agency with a hardworking staff and welleducated board members to he a r m at te r s i nvolv i n g wetlands. We also have a town GIS department that puts out ver y usef u l maps show i ng where wetlands are located. Wetlands however are defined by soil types which can only be determined by a licensed professional. As a result, the wetlands shown on the Town GIS maps don’t always coincide with what a soil scientist would map out. The presence of wetlands can greatly affect what you can do on a property. Also, the wetlands don’t have to be on your property to affect what you can do there. The presence of wetlands can greatly affect the value of a property. The presence of wetlands on the property of in the area can prevent or cause modifications in what someone can do with a property. As a result the FMV will be different depending on where and how extensive the wetlands are. B o t h we t l a n d s a n d t h e allowed above ground square footage (FAR) change the value of a property and some agents may not make this info readily available so if you are thinking of buying a property that might be affected by wetlands or if you want to expand a house that is already near it’s FAR limit, you want to do your own homework on this matter. The people at the at the Tax Assessor’s office and the IWWA can be very helpful. 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.

NEW SALES

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

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

10 Putnam Park 10 126 Putnam Park 126 5 Green Lane A 57 Sinawoy Road 41 Sound Beach Avenue 7 Jackson Street 93 Cutler Road 5 Sound View Court 6 Buxton Lane 2 Dewart Road 11 Dearfield Lane 14 Copper Beech Road 4 Sound Shore Drive 23

$389,000 $369,000 $669,000 $595,000 $1,095,000 $1,280,000 $1,399,900 $1,250,000 $1,595,000 $3,495,000 $3,100,000 $2,995,000 $4,100,000

$359,000 $369,000 $599,000 $595,000 $839,500 $1,199,000 $1,299,000 $1,250,000 $1,595,000 $2,500,000 $2,695,000 $2,895,000 $4,100,000

$330,000 $356,500 $560,000 $595,000 $770,000 $1,140,000 $1,150,000 $1,225,000 $1,500,000 $2,300,000 $2,475,000 $2,750,000 $3,997,500

836 940 2,027 1,042 1,787 2,327 4,599

206 115 140 26 335 559 56 50 80 209 379 70 15

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1 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 6 5 4 2

10.86 0 0.1 0.26 0.19 4.01 0.05 0.28 2.79 0.5 1.02 0

2,224 7,188 4,800 5,422 3,372

NEW LISTINGS

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

List Price

Price/SqFt

SqFt

Area

1465 Putnam Avenue 610 8 Miami Court 89 Loughlin Avenue 12 Mary Lane 28 Wessels Place 27 Edgewater Drive 23 Pleasant Street 8 Sunshine Avenue 82 Old Orchard Road 2 Sheldrake Road 4 Sound Shore Drive B7 237 Lake Avenue 165 Shore Road B & C 10 Parsonage Lane 137 Old Mill Road 869 Lake Avenue

$369,900 $810,000 $875,000 $899,000 $975,000 $1,549,000 $1,595,000 $1,699,000 $1,825,000 $2,295,000 $2,465,000 $2,495,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,900,000 $6,950,000

$508 $473 $514 $582 $408 $574 $485 $574 $457 $716 $802 $658 $1,630 $925 $396 $993

728 1,712 1,703 1,544 2,390 2,700 3,291 2,958 3,990 3,204 3,072 3,791 1,840 3,783 9,856 7,000

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opening reception. C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave. 203-661-0205. cparkergallery.com 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting - Budget. Cos Cob School, 300 East Putnam Ave. michael_antonaccio@ greenwich.k12.ct.us. greenwichschools.org 7 - 8 p.m. AuthorsLive at Byram: Andrew Gross. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426 FRIDAY, NOV. 8 9:30 - 11 a.m. Greenwich Newcomers Club: Kids at Play - Thanksgiving Crafts and Cookies. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. greenwichnewcomerskidsatplay@ gmail.com

SATURDAY, NOV. 9 10 a.m. Accessibility for All Greenwich Audubon Center will reserve spaces to support people with challenges who are sensory-sensitive (2nd Sat of the month). 613 Riversville Rd. RSVP. 203-900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/ accessibility 1 - 3 p.m. Science Solvers: Pine Cone Lab (ages 4 and up). Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Also, Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-3pm. 203-869-0376. brucemuseum. org 2 p.m. Greenwich High School Cheerleaders' 13th annual Fashion show, auction and holiday shopping event. GHS Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside Rd. $25, adults; $10, students/children. 203-4967892. Cardinalspiritclub@ gmail.com. evite.me/ CVAKmjunw3 3 - 5 p.m. The Friends of the Cos Cob Library host “Quilts of Common Threads 2019” Opening Reception. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Viewing hours: Mon, 12-8pm,

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5 - 6:30 p.m. Hob Osterlund: Lecture and Book Signing. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. Free. RSVP. 203-9003349. Caroline.Bailey@ audubon.org. greenwich. audubon.org/events

ONGOING

5:45 p.m. GJrUW Basketball Tournament fundraiser - for boys and girls ages 13-18. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. afinn@greenwichunitedway. org. greenwichunitedway.org 6:30 p.m. The Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education 28th Annual Benefit Gala. Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. info@ innercityfoundation.org. innercityfoundation.org 7 - 10 p.m. Pinewood Derby Challenge & Social, benefiting Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America. 342 W. Putnam Ave. Adults. 203-869-6600. kevin.oshea@scouting.org. greenwichscouting.org/ PWchallenge_2019 8 - 11 p.m. Greenwich Rugby Night at The Ginger Man, benefiting the Men's Rugby club and the Greenwich Youth Rugby Club scholarship fund. 64 Greenwich Ave. 203-6373659. office@myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org SUNDAY, NOV. 10 Veterans’ Day Collection Drive - benefiting ABRIHomes for the Brave in Bridgeport. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791. fccog. org/event/veterans-daycollection-drive 3 p.m. Hilltop Music Collective concert featuring the work of female composers. Second Congregational Church of Greenwich, 139 E. Putnam Ave. $40, family; $20, adults; $10, student. 347-426-6156. hilltopchambermusic@

Volunteer Transcribers. The Greenwich Historical Society is seeking volunteers to join a team of volunteer transcribers working from home to use voice dictation to digitize handwritten Town records. This will reveal much new information about early Town meetings, land records before the American Revolution and wills, deeds, and genealogy that have never been accessed before. CT1640@gmail.com THROUGH NOV. 10 Cavalier Ebanks Galleries presents a one-man show for artist Federico Uribe. 405 Greenwich Ave. 203-8626754. Free. 203-869-3664. art@cavaliergalleries. com. cavaliergalleries.com/ exhibition/164

SATURDAY, NOV. 2 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. Holy Spirit Church, 403 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford. 800-733-2767. RedCrossBlood.org SUNDAY, NOV. 3 10:45 a.m. Free Trial Class at Chinese Language School. UCONN Stamford, 1 University Pl., Stamford. Register. Free. 866301-4906. tk6102@optimum. net. ChineseLanguageSchool. org 4 p.m. 'All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic' - Screening + Q&A

with Filmmakers. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. 914-234-6704. bedfordplayhouse.org

(Mondays, through Nov. 25). Registration is required. 203849-9573. rcornell@aol.com. namisouthwestct.org

MONDAY, NOV. 4 6:30 p.m. Medical Mondays health series: Family Nutrition: 10 Things You Can Do to Have a Happy, Positive Holiday Season. Ferguson Library, Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Building, One Public Library Pl., Stamford. Free. 203-3518231. fergusonlibrary.org 7 - 9:30 p.m. NAMI Southwest CT: Mental Health Course for Families. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Greenwich: Grades K-12. 1177 King St. 203-531-6500. cshgreenwich. org Sunday, Nov. 3 12:30 p.m. King School: PreK-Grade 5. 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT. 203-322-3496. kingschoolct.org

THROUGH NOV. 21 The Greenwich Arts Council: “Put on Your Face and Hand Me Down” exhibition. Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. 203-862-6754. tatianam@ greenwicharts.org. greenwichartscouncil.org THROUGH JAN. 31 The Greenwich Art Society presents an exhibition of paintings by Oli Kambeitz. Garden Café at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryride Rd. On view weekdays 8:30am3:30pm. 203-629-1533. greenwichartsociety@ verizon.net. greenwichartsociety.org OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS FRIDAY, NOV. 1 6:30 p.m. First Friday Live Music: Duefunk. Bedford Playhouse - Cafe, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. 914-234-6704. bedfordplayhouse.org 7 p.m. REACH Prep Gala. Abigail Kirsch at The Loading Dock, 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Tickets start at $500. 203487-0750. egphillips@ reachprep.org

Obituaries, continued

t hei r 6 5t h a n n iversa r y nex t month. Chet was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. He went on to work in the printing industry. He semi-retired and went on to work for the Town of Greenwich TAG as a driver and as a ranger for the Griff Golf Course. He was also a member of the Griff Men’s Golf Club, as well as the Knights of Columbus. Chet was dearly loved by his family and friends. They will all miss his singing of “San Francisco”. Those at Greenwich Woods who knew him as “Chester from Port Chester”, will miss him as well. In addition to his wife, Chet is the beloved father of Chester Forman, Jr. (wife Beverly) and the late Michael Forman. He is the devoted grandfather of Christopher (Sara) of Fairfield, Stephen (Candace) of Stamford and Matthew of Portland, Oregon, and great grandfather of Carter, Charlotte, Hope and Cash. Chet is the dear brother of Cecilia Forman Tortora and her husband, Michael as well as the late, John Forman, Josephine Forman and Mary Forman Jarombek. Family and friends gathered for a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at St. Paul’s RC Church in Greenwich, followed by interment at Putnam Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Chet’s name to your favorite charity.

Robert Fuller Robert Ferrey Fuller died on Oct. 24, 2019 at the age of 90 in Greenwich, CT after a brief illness. He leaves Sheila, his beloved wife of 34 years; his daughter Julie Fuller Thornton, husband James, and her son Robert Fuller McIntire, w ife M a rga ret, a nd her daug hter Sarah Adelaida McIntire,

husband Dylan; his son Gordon McIntosh Fuller, wife Lois, and their children Zachary, Andrew, and Matthew; his stepdaughter Allison Corbett, husband James, a n d t h e i r c h i l d r e n G r ays o n and Riley; his stepson Andrew Mensing. B ob w a s b or n i n 19 2 9 i n St. Paul, M N. He g rew up in Scarsdale, NY and graduated from Harvard College in 1950 magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1953, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve from 1953 until 1966, rising to t he ra n k of Lt. Com ma nder. Admitted to the NY bar in 1956 he practiced with the Wall Street f irm of Patterson, Belk nap & Webb through 1965. He then worked for R. H. Donnelley rising to Managing Director of various Eu r op e a n su b sid ia r ie s , a nd subsequently for the American Can Company rising to Assistant General Counsel. In his private life Bob became a nationally-ranked skeet and trap champion, served as a member of the Greenwich Representative Tow n Me et i ng , a nd t h roug h a l a t e -b l o o m i n g i n t e r e s t i n genealogy gained admission to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants by proving his direct descent from Edward Fuller. He was a deacon in the Presbyterian Church and an active member for all of his communities. He w a s a la r ge pr e s enc e to all who k new him and his family w ill miss him dearly. Please send donations in his memory to Greenwich Hospital Fou n d at i o n , 31 R i ve r R o a d , Greenwich, CT 06878.

Emma Gilbert Emma J. Gilbert, a lifelong resident of Greenwich died Oct. 24, 2019 at the age of 88. Emma was born in Greenw ich to Michael and Concetta (Finiello) DiSapio. She

wa s a homema ker who a lso had an accomplished career in marketing for major publishing houses including Random House. Beloved wife of the late John P. (d. 1988) Gilbert, devoted mother o f D e a n (w i f e P a m e l a) a n d cherished Grandmother of Casey, Jesse, Tyler and Leah. She was predeceased by her siblings, Joseph DiSapio, Mary Braccio and Irene Bilotti. Emma is survived by her brother-inlaw, Leo Bilotti and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. A mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, Oct. 29 at St. Roch’s R.C. Church followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Rosemarie Feldmeth

investigative shows. She is the beloved w ife of the late Wa lter Feldmeth, the cherished mother of Renee A lleg rini and devoted grandmother of Juliana Porcelli and Jenna Allegrini. Rosemarie is the loving sister of Virginia Corvino and the late Antonio Valente and Dolores Villanueva. She is also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home. A service took place at 10:30. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be sent to The Wounded Wa r r i o r P r o j e c t s u p p o r t . woundedwarriorproject.org or Multiple Myeloma Foundation myeloma.org

Mary Ann Morsey

R o s e m a r i e Fe l d m e t h , o f Riverside, passed away Oct. 27, 2019, at age 78. She was born July 5, 1941, in the Bronx, to Antonio and Lena Valente. Rosemarie is fondly r emem b er e d for her love of fa m i ly. Ti me spent w ith her d a u g h t e r, g r a n d d a u g h t e r s , siblings and nieces and nephews meant the world to her. She was passionate about music, with genres varying from oldies and Elvis to country. Rosemarie loved trips to Mohegan Sun, jumbles a nd c r o s s wor d pu z z le s , t he History Chanel, and many other

Mary Ann Leschen (Gammie) Morsey was born in St. Louis, Missouri on Jan. 10, 1924, and passed away of natural causes at home, with her family by her side, in Greenwich, CT on Oct. 26, 2019, at age 95. Gammie was the only child of Marion Julius (Guppie) Leschen a nd Luc i le ( M i m i) L e schen. She graduated from the Mary Institute (now known as MICDS) in St. Louis and Bennett Junior College in Millbrook, N.Y. She made her debut i n St. L ou is in September of 1946 and was

married to the late Chase Morsey, Jr. on May 3, 1947 in St. Louis. G a m m i e l i ve d i n G r o s s e Pointe Farms, Mich., from 1949 to 1964, where she was a member of the Bloomfield Hills Country Club, the Detroit Country Club and the Junior League. She lived in Scottsdale, Ari., from 1964 to 1968. I n 1 9 6 8 , G a m m i e m ove d to Greenwich, CT, f irst living on Topping Road and then in Putnam Park. She was an active m e m b e r o f t h e c o m mu n i t y, serving for over 45 years as a volunteer at Greenwich Hospital and as a member of the alter guild at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Gammie was a devoted mother to her three children – Chase (Chip) Morsey, III of Ply mouth, Vt.; Clay L eschen Morsey (and Kathleen Malloy (Kathy) Morsey) of Rowayton, CT; and Marion Boucher Holmes (and Max Holmes) of Greenwich, CT. Gammie was very actively involved in the lives of her four grandchildren – Farrell Leschen Boucher of Boston, Mass. (to be married next month to Daniel Edmund Jalbert at St. Barnabas Church); David Farrell Boucher Jr. (and Katherine von Seekamm (Kate) Boucher) of New York, N.Y.; Clay Leschen (C.J.) Morsey Jr. of Rowayton, CT; and Parker Malloy Morsey of Rowayton, CT. And she loved her two-year old greatgrandson David Charles (Charlie) Boucher, also of New York, N.Y. With her wit and wisdom, Gammie deeply touched the lives of all who knew her. The wake was held on Tu e s d a y, O c t . 2 9 a t L e o P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich. The funeral took place Wednesday, Oct. 30 at St. Barnabas Church. In lieu of f lowers, donations can be made to St. Barnabas Church (stbarnabasgreenwich.org).

Patricia Gardella

Patricia Gardella, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 22, 2019. She was 86. She was born March 19, 1933 to Lawrence and Marie Lorette. Pat worked for many years as a travel agent with Travel Anywhere in Rye. Her love of travel took her and her husband aboard many cruise ships where she made cherished memories w it h he r si s te r Na nc ye a nd brother-in-law Robert. She is fo n d l y r e m e m b e r e d fo r h e r artistic ability. Pat loved to paint images of landscapes using both watercolor and acrylic. Above all else, she loved her home and family. Patricia is the beloved wife of William Gardella. In addition to her husband, she is the cherished mother of William Gardella and Tracy Jacob (William), loving grandmother of, Hillary, Douglas, Nicole, Emily, William and Nicholas and great grandmother of, Alexandra and Adrianna. Pat is also the dear sister of Na nc ye M ichael ia n (Robert) and the late, Jeanne Meyer.

Hong Yoon Hong C. Yoon passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Born in Busa n, Korea on Aug. 2 2 , 1937, he attended Seoul National University, receiving his medical school degree in 1962. The f u nera l ser v ice to ok place on Monday, O c t. 2 8 at St Catherine of Siena Chapel in Riverside. Donations in his m e m o r y c a n b e s e nt to t h e Lustgarten Foundation to support pancreatic cancer research.

William King William King passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. He was born on May 8, 1933.

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Monday, Nov. 11

Sunday

9 a.m. The Ethel Walker School, 230 Bushy Hill Rd., Simsbury, CT. Also, Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:30am. 860-4084467. ethelwalker.org

1 - 2 p.m. AA Meeting - "Brunch Bunch Group." Greenwich Hospital Behind Cafeteria, 5 Perryridge Rd. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-863-3000

9:30 a.m. Cushing Academy, 39 School St., Ashburnham, Mass. Also, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 9am. 978-827-7300. cushing. org AA MEETINGS Monday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group." Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807. ct-aa.org/ meetings Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group." Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807 12 - 1 p.m. AA Meeting - "Getting It Together Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 7 - 8 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 & 12 Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203869-6600 Friday 12 p.m. AA Meeting - "AA Friday." Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2395 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Friday Night Group." Christ Church Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Sunday Afternoon Group." St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203637-2447 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 &12 Group." Christ Church - Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203869-6600

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AL-ANON MEETINGS Thursday 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Noon AFG. St. Catherine of Siena Church - Room 101, school building, 4 Riverside Ave. 203637-3661. al-anon.org/al-anonmeetings 8 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Night AFG. Greenwich Hospital's Watson Pavilion; cafeteria's meeting room, 5 Perryridge Rd. 203-863-3000 Saturday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Al-Anon Newcomers. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 10 - 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 4 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Saturday Old Greenwich Men's Group AFG. Saint Saviour's Church - social room on lower level, 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-2262

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Heartbreak for Cards, Blue Wave Wins in Stunner

Trailing by seven, the Greenwich High School football team lines up for a play in the third quarter. On that play, quarterback James Rinello found A.J. Barber for the 15-yard touchdown reception to tie the game. Darien High School head coach Rob Trifone said. “They have so many weapons and you saw that. Although we somewhat handled [A.J.] Barber, but [Matthew Pilc] killed us and [Kobe] Comizio killed us. They have so many different options to go to that it’s too hard to defend. You coach your whole life and you don’t get a game like this, back and forth, with No. 3 versus No. 4. I just hope we don’t see them again. They are a very good football team.” Early on in the contest, Greenwich was unable to gain any traction. A 10-yard touchdown pass from Darien’s Peter Graham to Jackson Peters and a 21-yard reception from Graham to Ryan Mulliken in the first quarter, plus a four-yard touchdown run by Will Kirby early in the second, put Big Red in a 21-0 hole early. “I think the kids were jacked up, maybe a little too much,” Morello said. “This was our first really big game for a lot of these kids. We also came off a bye week, so I think we showed a little ring rust. I think

we just didn’t start off as crisp and clean as we wanted to. We threw an interception and that put us in a really bad spot. Darien does great stuff. They wanted to stop the run today and succeeded in that. We have to tinker with things for the next games because I am sure other defenses are going to do something similar.” Greenwich needed a break, and that’s exactly what they got in the final minutes of the first half. After the GHS defense stuffed Darien on fourth down and gained possession of the ball, a Darien penalty helped push the ball near midfield. That’s when Greenwich quarterback James Rinello stepped back and found Kobe Comizio all alone. Comizio outran the DHS defense to score the 65 -ya rd touchdown with 58 seconds to play in the half. “We played extremely well in the first half, except for the blown coverage,” Trifone said. “The guy responsible for that seam came down in the curl and the result was the TD. You can’t give a team like

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Saturday afternoon’s football game deserved a better outcome. Greenwich High School, ranked third in the state, hosted perennial powers and fourth-ranked Darien High School in a game that was hyped as the best game in the state for high school football in Connecticut this past weekend. T h e B l u e Wa v e c a m e o u t unstoppable and dominated Big Red, taking a 21-0 lead. However, the Cardinals didn’t back down and came back, scoring just as the first half ended and mere seconds to start the second half. Trailing 2721 with two minutes to play in the game, Greenwich marched down the field and was at the Darien 13yard line with 11 seconds to play and was in position to possibly stun the Blue Wave and score on a game winning touchdown. However that’s when it all came apart, as Greenwich, who thought they picked up a first down was still a yard short and, amongst the chaos on the field, spiked the ball on a fourth down that ended the game and gave Darien the victory. “Against anybody it’s difficult to come back f rom a 21-point deficit, and Darien is no exception,” G r e e nw ich H i g h he ad c o a ch Anthony Morello said. “They are a great football team and a great football program, and you can’t put yourself in bad spots. We put ourselves behind the eight-ball in the first quarter and early second quarter, and we were playing catch-up. I’m so proud of this team and these players for the effort they put in. To be able to come back and put ourselves in a 21-21 tie showed a lot of heart. We just ran out of time tonight. If we played five quarters, it could have been a different story.” The loss was Big Red’s f irst loss of the season. The last time Greenw ich was defeated was during the 2017 CIAC class LL cha mpionsh ip ga me at Boyle Stadium, where Darien once again upended GHS 31-22. “They are a great football team,”

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that opportunities. I thought one of the turning points was that when we had them pinned down deep, it was late in the first half and we let them off the hook. There was a penalty, they completed one to [Pilc] and the next thing you know they are at midfield and the next thing you know it’s 21-7. That was a big mistake on our part.” Greenwich’s special teams fed off the touchdown to end the first half. On the opening kickoff of the second half, Greenwich forced a fumble and Big Red’s David Faugno was there to scoop up the loose ball. Two plays later, it was Greenwich’s Hunter Clark who rumbled up the middle 10 yards for the touchdown and cut the deficit to 21-14. “That was huge,” Morello said. “Just to get the momentum to swing in our favor. To get that big stop on fourth down by the defense and turn it around and score absolutely gave us momentum going into the half. Our special teams have been great all season and this was no exception. That

was our fourth fumble recovery we have had on kickoffs, so that gave us the jolt we needed and we were back in the game. But with a tough first half, that’s kind of tough to come back from.” Trailing by only seven, Darien r e ga i ne d cont r ol of t he ba l l, however on a third down Edward Iuteri darted through the Blue Wa v e d e f e n s e a n d d r o p p e d Graham for the huge sack to force a punt. With Greenwich once again threatening, this time it was A.J. Barber who took over, as he took the pass from Rinello in the middle of the end zone to help GHS tie the game with 3:40 to play in the third. “You get to the second half and two or three of our best players are cramping,” Trifone said. “They had it, too. We were trying to shuffle people. We had a package all set for the second half that we had to shelf because of the cramps. All of a sudden it’s a slugfest back and forth.” Darien once again took the lead with a 19-yard touchdown reception, but the blocked PAT made the score 27-21. With the ball and 2:49 to play, Rinello was on fire, completing a 15-yard reception to Barber, a five-yard completion to Comizio and another 21-yard completion to a diving Comizio up the middle of the field. With the ball on the Darien 21 and just over a minute to play, Rinello called his own number and weaved through the Blue Wave defense for the 19-yard pickup. However, a cr ush ing hold i ng penalty was called and negated the play. Time was running down and on a third down and 12, Rinello fired a bullet to Muir up the middle for the 10-yard pickup. However, with no timeouts and 15 seconds to play, Greenwich ran up to the line and must have assumed they had picked up the f irst down. A few yards short of the f irst down, Rinello got up to the line and, despite the GHS sideline realizing what was transpiring and yelling to the offense on the field, spiked the ball on fourth down to essentially end the game in

heartbreaking fashion. “I think that’s the first time I have ever seen a game end on a spike,” Morello said. “The kids out there thought it was a first down. We didn’t have any timeouts left and they knew we didn’t have any timeouts left. They knew if we got a first down we wanted to kill the clock. They knew it was a 10-yard gain, but I think it was a third down and 12 or 13. We’re screaming on the sidelines to try and abort it and try and get another play out there and screaming for it, but the kids couldn’t hear us with all the noise. It’s a tough way to lose, but there’s another game next week.” Despite the loss, Greenwich had a bunch of standouts and leading the way was Rinello. Despite being under pressure throughout most of the game, the GHS quarterback finished 23-for-32 for 292 yards and two touchdowns. “He saw a lot of different looks today,” Morello said. “We couldn’t run the ball the way we wanted to, so they started teeing off on him a little bit at the end. He stuck in there, gutted it out and took a lot of shots. He stayed in the pocket, showed a lot of presence and poise. I am so proud of him.” Barber finished with five catches for 51 yards and a touchdown, and Comizio also grabbed the ball five times but picked up 112 yards. Pilc finished with 47 yards on five receptions. “We were ranked third in the state and Darien was ranked fourth in the state, and I think a lot of that was from what we did last year,” Morello said. “This game was a real opportunity to see where we measured. When you watched the first quarter, you wouldn’t know where we stand. But to see this team come back, fight, not give up, and be in a position to potentially win the game at the end speaks volumes on how these kids have worked. I’ll take full ownership for this loss today. Coaches lose games and this one was not on the kids. It was on me. I am still growing. It’s still new to me, and I am going to make mistakes. We’re all going to learn from this, myself included."

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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 Darien High 27 vs. Greenwich High 21 Avon Old Farms 35 vs. Brunswick School 28 (OT) GIRLS' SOCCER Greenwich High 1 vs. Trumbull High 3 Greenwich High 7 vs. Trinity Catholic 0 Greenwich High 1 vs. Wilton High 4 Fairfield Ludlowe 0 vs. Greenwich High 0 Loomis Chaffee 1 vs. Greenwich Academy 4 Greenwich Academy 2 vs. St. Luke's 2

Millbrook School 2 vs. Sacred Heart 6 Sacred Heart 5 vs. Rye Country Day 1

Masters School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 3 Westover 0 vs. Sacred Heart 3

BOYS' SOCCER King School 3 vs. Brunswick School 5 Hopkins School 1 vs. Brunswick School 3 Trinity Catholic 0 vs. Greenwich High 6 Wilton High 2 vs. Greenwich High 4 Greenwich High 0 vs. Fairfield Ludlowe 3

FIELD HOCKEY Greenwich Academy 4 vs. Loomis Chaffee 0 Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Westminster School 1 Oak Knoll 3 vs. Greenwich Academy 0 Wilton High 2 vs. Greenwich High 0 Greens Farms Academy 0 vs. Sacred Heart 7 St Luke's 0 vs. Sacred Heart 8

GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Greenwich High 3 vs. St. Joseph 0 Trumbull High 2 vs. Greenwich High 3 Trinity Catholic 0 vs. Greenwich High 3 Greenwich Academy 1 vs. Loomis Chaffee 3 Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Berkshire School 0

CROSS-COUNTRY GHS Boys': 16th place at CIAC class LL finals GHS Girls': 8th place at CIAC class LL finals Brunswick: 2nd place at FAA championships Greenwich Academy: 2nd place at FAA championships

SPORTS

Crew Shines at Head of the Charles By Paul R. Silverfarb In what was a historic day for Greenwich Crew on the Charles R i ve r i n B o s to n , M a s s . , t h e Women’s Eights earned their third consecutive second place f i n i sh a nd t h e Me n’s E i g ht s earned their first-ever Head of the Charles medal by bringing home the bronze. Both the men’s and women’s youth teams sent their top four boats to the 55th annual Head of the Charles regatta, considered the biggest regatta of the fall season and arguably the biggest The Greenwich Women’s Eights, comprised of Meredith Blanchard, Schuyler Hyde, Olivia of the entire year. Schnur, Emma Simpson, Caroline Schmitz, Phoebe Wise, Jessica Hooper, Sophia Gilroy, In what can only be described and coxswain Meredith Lundberg battled 84 other boats at the Head of the Charles regatta as a complete success, all four of and finished with a blistering time of 16:40. the youth boats Greenwich Crew sent to Boston finished in the top 20 of their respective races. In addition, both with a second and third place finish, both the men’s and women’s Youth-Eights teams picked up an automatic entry into next year’s Head of the Charles regatta. T h e G r e e n w i c h Wo m e n ’s Eights, comprised of Meredith Blanchard, Schuyler Hyde, Olivia Schnur, Emma Simpson, Caroline Schmitz, Phoebe Wise, Jessica Hooper, Sophia Gilroy, and coxswain Meredith Lundberg battled 84 other boats, including The Greenwich Men’s Eights celebrated a third-place finish at the Head of the Charles nationa l r iva ls Ma r i n, Ca lif.; event. Posing for a photo with their medals are Samuel Terry, Duncan Cavanaugh, Sarasota, Fla.; and local rivals and Row America Rye (N.Y.) and Quinten Cohen, William Wright, Matthew Phillips, Brandon Mark, Andrew Cavanaugh, f ive time defending champion Trent Boone, and coxswain Alexander Chung. Saugatuck (CT) Boat Club. Not to be outdone were Finishing w ith a blistering Row America Rye, who crossed f inished at 16:43. Sarasota and time of 16:40, Greenwich took the the finish line at 16:34 and ahead Saugatuck f inished fourth and the athletes in the Greenwich Men’s Eights. Included in that silver medal just behind winner of third place finisher Marin, who fifth, respectively.

event wer e Gr e enw ich Cr ew members Samuel Terry, Duncan C av a n au g h , Q u i nte n C o h e n , W i l l ia m Wr ig ht , M at t hew Phillips, Brandon Mark, Andrew Cavanaugh, Trent Boone, and coxswain Alexander Chung. The Greenwich Men’s Eights, who also competed in a field 85 boats from around the country and abroad, secured the bronze medal with a lightning fast time of 14:39, just slightly behind second place St. Paul, who finished with time of 14:34 and winner Row America Rye, who finished with a time of 14:20. The crew from St. Paul is from London, England. Community Racing (Mass.) and Marin rounded out the top five finishers. In addition to bringing home the silver and bronze medals for Greenwich Crew, two other youth boats finished in the top 15. The Greenwich Women’s Fours captured 11th place out of 85 boats with a time of 19:16. Competing in that event was Anna Brause, Meredith Marra, Eva Andersen, Brooke Legenzowsk i, and coxswain Lydia Garnett. The Greenwich Men’s Fours, comprised of George Gilfond, Ryan Bucaria, Owen Lee, Mark L or en z , a nd c ox s w a i n Ca rly Legenzowski captured 13th place out of their respective 85 boat field with a time of 17:05. Unlike the 2 ,000-meter spr i ng spr i nt i ng se ason, t he approximately three-mile head race up t he Cha rle s R iver is a g r uel i ng te st of sp e e d a nd endurance.

Brunswick Sports WrapUps Soccer Posts Win Br u nsw ick toppe d v isit i ng Hopk i n s on Home com i ng on Cosby Field on Friday night, 3-1. The Bruins (8-5-1) opened the scoring in the 22nd minute of action, as Kyle Raker drove in from the left side and beat the Hopkins’ goalie on a tough-angle shot for a 1-0 lead. A minute later, the Hilltoppers tied the game at 1-1, as a Hopkins player intercepted a Brunswick goal kick from 20 yards out. On the scoring play, the Hopk ins player booted the ball on net from the far-right side, bending the shot beyond the reach of Brunswick’s goalie, Eric Meindl. Brunswick regained the lead

with 11:34 remaining in the first half, as Henry Foster netted a penalty-k ick tally to g ive the hosts a 2-1 advantage. Foster has registered a penalty-kick goal in each of the last four games for the Bruins. L e a d i n g 2 -1 a t t h e b r e a k , Brunswick added an insurance goal in the 61st minute of action. Freddy Gazal set-up the score, feeding Stevie Lopez from 15-yards out on the right side of the pitch. Lopez collected the ball and bent a clever righty shot to the top left corner, as the Hopkins keeper could only watch the ball go into the back of the net. Meindl finished the contest with four saves in net for the Bruins.

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Cross Country Finishes Second at FAA Championships For the second year in a row, Brunswick finished second at the FAA Championships. The Bruins f in ished th ree points beh ind Hopkins, 38-41, as six Brunswick runners earned all-leag ue accolades at the race on Monday, held at Sherwood Island. Fo l l ow i n g t h e H i l lto p p e r s and Brunswick, Greens Farms finished in third place (103), as St. Luke’s (106) was fourth and Rye CDS and Masters tied for f ifth place with 111 points. With team points decided by the finishing position of the top f ive runners for each school, Brunswick and Hopkins each had five runners finish in the top 17. T he Br u i n s’ Luc a s Pom b o finished second behind the racewinner from Hopk ins. The Hopkins runner, senior Nicholas Burtson, f inished unbeaten in FAA races. Pom bo's tea m mate Cha rlie Garland, holding onto fourth place with a quarter mile to go, closed a five-meter gap on the third-place runner. Garland motored past to take third place by a whopping 50 meters. The Hilltoppers nex t three runners crossed the line in fourth, sixth and 12th place, while Brunswick’s Matty Goodman and Jonny Citron finished in ninth and 10th place, respectively. One point separated the two r iva ls w it h one racer apie ce remaining to determine the FAA Championship. The Hilltoppers tallied 23 points and Bruins had 24 team points. After two other FAA runners crossed the line, Hopkins’ fifth runner gave the Hilltoppers the title w ith a 15th-place result. Brunswick’s fifth runner, Chris Ramos, finished the course two spots back in 17th.

Over the last eight years, the two schools account for all of the team titles. Hopkins won the two most-recent championships, while the Bruins won the six previous championships. Pom bo, Garland, G oodman and Citron earned All-FAA nods for top-10 finishes, as Ramos and Ryan Heinzerling (18th) were honorable-mention picks for top20 resu lts. Th is was R a mos’ third-straight honorable mention selection. Top Brunswick Results 2. Lucas Pombo 17:05.7 (All-FAA) 3. Charlie Garland 17:22.6 (All-FAA) 9. Matty Goodman 18:19.2 (All-FAA) 10. Jonny Citron 18:25.8 (FAAHonorable Mention) 17. Chris Ramos 19:02.5 (FAAHonorable Mention) --

(H): Schott (3), Herzog (1), Hughes (1) Saves: (B) Ryan Miele (4), Angus Manion (2) (H): Herzog (6), DeLaurentis (2) Brunswick opened the game against Hotchkiss with a 5-1 lead after the first quarter. The Bruins outscored the Bearcats 11-3 over the next three quarters, shutting out Hotchkiss in the second half. Seven different players scored for Brunswick. Goals: (B): Will Morton (4), Dillon Robinson (3), Patrick Mullen (2), A idan Mark s (2), William Ewald (2), Vilas Sogaard-Srik rishnan (2), Victor Ferraro (1). (H): Levine (2) Wildish (2)

24. Ali Hindy 19:41.2

Saves: (B) Ryan Miele (5), Angus Manion (2) (H) Cherenkov (7)

Water Polo Wins Twice on Homecoming Brunsw ick bested Hopk ins and Hotchkiss by nearly identical scores at the Mehra Natatorium in a Homecoming double-header on Saturday. The Bruins topped the Hilltoppers (16-5) and beat the Bearcats (16-4). The two wins boost Brunswick’s overall record to 19-2. Against Hopk ins, the hosts jumped out to a 10-1 lead at the half, as the Bruins cruised to the 16-5 victory. Overall, eight different Bruins scored goals, as six players had multiple-goals. Goals: (B): Jackson Walker (3), Dillon Robinson (3), Patrick Mullen (2), Ryan Miele (2), Aidan Marks (2), Will Morton (2), Kevin Tu (1), Vilas Sogaard-Srikrishnan (1)

Crew Competes at Rainy Head of the Schuylkill Regatta Br u n sw ick ’s Va rsit y Eig ht finished 10th overall at the 49th Head of the Schuylkill Regatta on Sunday in Philadelphia. The impressive finish against strong competition caps the fall regatta season for the Bruins. Poor conditions due to the wet weather scratched a number of races over the weekend, as all Freshman/Novice events were canceled. Br u n sw ick ’s Va rsit y Eig ht finished the 2.5-mile downstream course in 12:53.525, roughly eight seconds behind a local entry, LaSalle Collegiate High School. St. Joe’s Prep, from Philadelphia, f i n ishe d f i rst w it h a t i me of 12:08.995 against a f ield of 48 boats.

18. Ryan Heinzerling 19:08.6 (FAA-Honorable Mention)

Varsity Schedule GHS FOOTBALL Tomorrow at Trinity Catholic H.S., 1:30 p.m. BOYS' SOCCER Mon. at FCIAC Semis (at TBD), TBD * GIRLS' SOCCER Up next: Nov. 9 vs. CIAC Tourney (at TBA), TBA FIELD HOCKEY Today vs. FCIAC Quartefinals, TBD Mon. vs. FCIAC Semis, TBD * GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Tonight at Fairfield Ludlowe H.S., 6 p.m. Tue. vs. FCIAC Quarterfinals, TBA Thu. vs. FCIAC Semis, TBD * BOYS' AND GIRLS' CROSS-COUNTRY Tomorrow vs. CIAC State Opens Championship (at Wickham Park), 2 p.m. GIRLS' SWIMMING & DIVING Up next: Nov. 4 vs. FCIAC Diving Finals, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 vs. FCIAC Swim Finals (at GHS), 6:30 p.m. BOYS' WATER POLO Up next: Nov. 7 vs. Chelsea Piers, 4:30 p.m. Up next: Nov. 16 vs. Mid-Atlantic Championships (at U.S. Naval Academy), 10 a.m.

GREENWICH ACADEMY CROSS-COUNTRY Up next: Nov. 9 vs. NEPSAC Championships (at Northfield Mount Hermon), TBD FIELD HOCKEY Sun. vs. Deerfield Academy, 1 p.m. Mon. vs. FAA Tournament, TBD Wed. vs. FAA Semifinals, TBD * SOCCER Mon. vs. FAA Tournament, TBD Wed. vs. FAA Semifinals, TBD * VOLLEYBALL Tomorrow at Kent School, 3 p.m. Mon. vs. FAA Tournament, TBD Wed. vs. FAA Semifinals, TBD *

BRUNSWICK CROSS-COUNTRY Up next: Nov. 9 vs. NEPSAC Championships (at Northfield Mount Hermon), TBD FOOTBALL Tomorrow vs. Trinity-Pawling, 3 p.m. SOCCER Wed. vs. Hotchkiss School, 3:30 p.m. WATER POLO Tomorrow vs. Choate, 3 p.m. Tomorrow vs. Suffield Academy, 5:30 p.m.

SACRED HEART CROSS-COUNTRY Up next: Nov. 9 vs. NEPSAC Championships (at Northfield Mount Hermon), TBD FIELD HOCKEY Tomorrow vs. Choate, 3:30 p.m. Mon. vs. FAA Tournament, TBD Wed. vs. FAA Semifinals, TBD * SOCCER Mon. vs. FAA Tournament, TBD Wed. vs. FAA Semifinals, TBD * VOLLEYBALL Tomorrow at Miss Porter's, 4 p.m. Mon. vs. FAA Tournament, TBD Wed. vs. FAA Semifinals, TBD *

* Games that will take place if

teams advance in their conference tournaments.

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