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S Last week, Greenwich Police units, out of an abundance of caution, closed and evacuated the Town of Greenwich Holly Hill Waste Disposal and Recycling Center due to a discovered suspicious package fou nd in t he ref u se pi les. A bomb s qu ad w a s re que s te d from Stamford PD. The facility was subsequently re-opened, after an initial assessment found that the suspicious item was a piece of inert military training ordnance. The item was not hazardous. S The Connecticut Dept of Transportation is announcing that a night time bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 North and South between G r e e nw i c h a n d Ne w Haven, Monday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Nov. 1. Motorists can expect a moving operation with various lane closures on I-95 North and South between Exit 2 (Delavan Ave.) in Greenwich and Exit 50 (Woodard Ave./ Lighthouse Pt.) in New Haven. A moveable sign pattern will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 8 o.m., to 5 a.m.. (Monday through Thursday evenings). S Jeanine Behr Getz, fou n d e r of BYO C T and a member of BYOGreenwich, which helped spearhead t he plastic bag ban in Greenwich, has been selec ted to be a c re w memb er on t he eX Xpedit ion, a n a l l women led science gat her i ng ex ped it ion to study the impacts of plastics and toxins in our oceans. For more on this story, keep an eye out for future editions of the Greenwich Sentinel. S The Greenwich Crew program continues to have great success. The Men’s and Women’s Youth teams sent their top four boats last weekend to The 55th annual Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston Massachusetts and came home with two medals.
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Founded in Greenwich in 1996, the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is one of the largest private, non-corporate breast cancer organizations in the United States. Since its inception, the organization has awarded more than $27 million in grants, supporting its mission to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Their annual fundraising luncheon was held on Monday and was the largest ever for the BCA, with over 1,100 attendees selling out the venue and creating a waiting list. Supporters enjoyed lunch, a silent and live auction, the annual Models of Inspiration (women who are living with or have overcome breast cancer, outfitted in a curated collection from Richards), and a fashion show. Event co-chairs were Dr. Amy Kappelman Johnson, Nina Lindia, Lauren Schweibold and the featured guest speaker was celebrity chef Todd English. In case you missed it and would like to make a donation: https://e.givesmart.com/events/d2u/ or for more information: info@breastcanceralliance. org or call 203-861-0014. Models of Inspiration included Barbara Epifanio, Lindsay Frederick, Jessica Guff, Christie Manning, Michelle McKnight, Shari Michael, Marta Navarro, Jocelyn Novella, Lisa Quackenbush, Barbara Reinken, Julie Ruby, and Paige Siek.
Board of Education Candidate Forum By Ricahrd Kaufman Last week at Central Middle School, candidates for the Board of Education gathered for a forum to discuss issues and matters related to Greenwich Public Schools. The event, which lasted around two hours, was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greenwich and moderated by Jara Burnett. The bipartisan, eight-member board is elected for four-year staggered terms. Each political party may nominate as many persons as there are vacancies on the board. The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes are elected, but no more than two from each political party. Three Democrats -- incumbent Gaetane Francis and newcomers Christina Downey and Karen Hirsh -- are vying for two seats. Republicans Joe Kelly and Karen Kowalski are guaranteed to fill the vacancies which will be left by Barbara O'Neill and Lauren Rabin. O'Neill announced that she will not seek re-election, and Rabin is running for a Selectman position alongside First Selectman candidate, Fred Camillo. The f ive candidates largely agreed on the issues brought up throughout the forum. When asked about the high rate of Superintendency turnover in the District,
the candidates said that more support and collaboration is needed to solve the problem. GPS has had five Superintendents in the last five years. Dr. Toni Jones, previously from Fairfield, was hired earlier this year to take over on a permanent basis from interim leader, Ralph Mayo. "What's important is that the board supports the Superintendent, but also not give her carte blanche. I think questioning respectfully and acting in a collaborative fashion is very important," Downey said. Kowalski agreed, saying that the District needs to let go of the past, but learn from it moving forward to increase retention. "I fully support [Dr. Jones]. I intend to challenge her and I intend to collaborate w i t h h e r a s w e m ove f o r w a r d a s a community," she said. Hirsh said the District needs to change its mindset to focus on retention, rather than turnover. She said Greenwich isn't "an easy community to work in" because of the high expectations. "If a corporation had f ive CEO's in f ive years, I don't think the stock price would be doing very well," added Kelly. He said that it's the Board's job to give the Superintendent every tool possible to do the job. Francis noted that the board has taken
"We are Greenwich, Connecticut. As Greenwich, we need the best facilities, we need the best schools, the best fields, the best stadiums. We need all the best, because we are the best," Joe Kelly said. steps to create unity amongst the board and Superintendent, so goals and measures are discussed and met. The candidates were asked about their views on the priorities in the District's $750 million capital improvement plan, "Once [the Board] decides what those priorities are, it needs to communicate them to the community itself in order to let the community understand why these are the priorities we need to undertake," Kowalski said. She also mentioned looking at public/ private partnerships in order to achieve certain goals, most notably at Cardinal
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Stadium. Francis said the board did set priorities, but the meetings in which the plan was discussed weren't well-attended by the public. Francis highlighted ADA accessibility, and school safety, mainly related to the entrance at Greenwich High School, as being high on the Board's priority list. Francis went on to say that the next steps with the improvement plan are tricky. "We don't actually get to make the decisions. We have RT M, BET, First Selectman's Office; we have a lot of other people that come into play," she said. D ow ney, a mem b er of t he RT M 's Education Committee, said there was some failure in communication between stakeholders during the annual budgeting process. She said the Board of Education can take the lead in working with other town decision makers to collaborate and have a common goal on the priorities and timeline of the facilities improvement plan. "Otherwise, every year there's going to be a budget battle in this room on budget night when the RTM is here, and at the BET meeting," Downey said. "Communication with other decision makers and stakeholders in town should be a priority for the coming board year, because we're going to be fighting this battle for years to come.
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S The Town of Greenwich w il l conduct a Public Informational Meeting for t he Dav is Avenue Bridge, which carries Davis Avenue over Indian Harbor. The project is currently in the semifinal design phase and consists of replacement of the existing vehicular bridge in its entirety with a new vehicular bridge. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m., at Town Hall.
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By Anne W. Semmes Some of us Greenw ich parents lose our kids to points north, south, east, and a good n u m b e r t o t h e We s t . Ta k e Chase Reynolds Ewald, raised in Greenwich, whose Reynolds family roots grow generations deep as told in the 1990 book, “Loyal to the Land.” Chase and husband Charles Ewa ld - son of Greenw ich ’s connection to the Eisenhower White House via his speechwriter/author and late father, Bill Ewald - gravitated to the San Francisco area years ago where they’ve raised four daughters. Chase, meanwhile, became an author of numerous books display ing most visua lly her p a s s i o n f o r t h e We s t . S h e describes them as “exploring western, rustic and mountain a rch itec t u re i nter iors a nd lifestyles,” including “Cowboy St yle, A merica n Rustic, a nd Rustic Modern.” Her newest, “Cabin Style,” is her third to focus on the “new rustic” style being celebrated she says, “in nature-intensive settings t h roug hout t he cou nt r y.” It
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Chase Reynolds Ewald has authored over a dozen books displaying her passion for the rustic and mountain architecture interiors and lifestyles of the West. features spectacular photos by Wyoming photographer Audrey Hall. And next Wednesday eve Chase will introduce “Cabin St yle” w it h w ine a nd hors d ’oeuv res at t hat busy book launch venue, Dogwood Books & Gifts, located at Christ Church Greenwich. “Today’s cabins enjoy the
best of bot h worlds,” Chase w rites, “They are open to nature, w it h more glazing a nd do or w ay s a nd out do or l iv i ng space s , bot h covered and exposed to the elements. Yet they still retain a coziness and warmth that enhances the sense of their sheltering aspect.” C O N T I N U E D O N PAG E 4
Titration is the chemical process of slowly adding drops of one substance into a test tube containing another substance until a certain reaction occurs. Sharing our personal stories deserves a similar careful process. People haven’t earned the right to know our whole story when they first meet us. What works best is when we share a few drops of vulnerability at a time—and wait to see if our gesture is well received and reciprocated. Another way to imagine this process is as a fisherman baiting a hook, hoping a fish will bite. Think of intimacy as “into-me-see.” In order to develop healthy intimacy, it helps to choose our friends thoughtfully and test them as we go. We can become more sensitive to our own level of willingness to share, and let others see into us gradually. Sharing our vulnerability is the key to whole-hearted living. For best results, it happens slowly. David and Eric decided to share a dream, a goal, a disappointment, and a fear with each other. Each of these things was a vulnerability drop. As a result, their friendship deepened. 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 Christ Church Bookstore (now Dogwood).
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Election Less Than Two Weeks Away Camillo, Oberlander Debate in Backcountry
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that the proposal had been withdrawn. have recreation options," she said. "Once you develop, it's gone. You don't get Oberlander reiterated the need to On Tuesday night in the backcountry in it back. Natural resources are so important. invest in schools, because education is "the front of a standing-room-only crowd of about People move here not just for our schools, but foundation and it's a public good, it's a right, 300 people inside the Round Hill Community House, First Selectman candidates Jill Oberlander, a democrat, and Fred Camillo, a republican, faced off in their final public debate before the Nov. 5 election. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greenwich and moderated by Jara Burnett of the League, the candidates were asked questions which were submitted Jill Oberlander by the Round Hill Association, Northeast Greenwich Association and Northwest Greenwich Association. They were also for our natural beauty," Oberlander said. "As we need it for our kids, we need it for our asked questions that were submitted by the your first selectman, I will make sure that I future." She also said the Eastern Greenwich public. will work with you to fight any development Civic Center project, and the Dorothy Hamill Most of the questions focused on the that is inconsistent with our community rink, are "critically important recreation backcountry. character back here." facilities for our community." The candidates were asked if they Camillo said the zoning requirement that Camillo said he'd address environmental support a new f ire/GEMS station in states lots should be four acres or more is issues, namely the town's fields. "Years ago Northwest Greenwich. Current First "sacred" and must be protected. we hosted a state baseball championship, Selectman, Peter Tesei, has been an ardent "Even though the first selectman doesn't and we had to host it in Stamford. That's not supporter for a new station over his tenure in have zoning under his purview, you have a good," he said. office. voice, and you have a powerful voice. As first He spoke about a desire to pursue public/ Before the last budget was crafted, selectman, I would use that voice," he said. private partnerships, the majority of which funding for the station was approved by the With property values declining in the would be "philanthropic in nature," to get Board of Estimate and Taxation, but it was backcountry, and values shifting closer to projects done. ultimately cut by the Representative Town Greenwich's waterfront, the candidates were "Greenwich is the best run town in the Meeting. The project is now tabled, pending asked how to revitalize the backcountry. state of Connecticut, and has been for 90 a proposed independent fire study on needs Ca m i l lo me nt ione d h i s supp or t years. That's not in doubt. But it's not perfect, and response times. of "satellite business districts" in the and no town is. That's why we do what we "As First Selectman, public safety is to backcountry. He pointed to the Greenfield do," Camillo said. "That's why I will push, me the most important thing that falls under Hill section in Fairfield, and commercial along with [my running mate] Lauren Rabin, your jurisdiction. It was my main focus at stores in Nantucket, Ma., that seamlessly to engage our private citizens and our private the state level where I introduced several blend into neighborhoods as examples of organizations and work with them to get bills dealing with public safety," Camillo said, what could be done in Greenwich. naming opportunities. We need to encourage adding that he wants to wait to see what the "We have to be very careful, and look at and embrace that." study reveals. "I can't wait to get this study the 80 acres that Aquarion has. That needs Oberla nder cou ntered, a nd sa id because before we even have it, commenting to be protected. That would be such a great government needs to spearhead those on it doesn't make sense. In boxing, we used shot in the arm for the backcountry so that projects. to call that 'leading with your face.'" it's not developed," Camillo added. "Government needs to be the primary Oberlander, current chair of the BET, Oberlander said that keeping taxes seat at the table for government and public said she supports a new firehouse, and cited low, as she has done as BET chair, would facilities to protect yours, mine and the the fact that she voted for it every time it help revitalize the backcountry, along with future children's opportunities to use came before the finance board. She said it investing in schools. them," she said. "Yes, we have wonderful was the BET's hope that a diligence study on "We want to protect our natural not-for-profit, philanthropic partners in potential property would coincide with the resources. We also want people to buy our our community, but we need to be the independent study. homes. Young families are the ones who transparent, accountable party at the table." "If elected, I will put money in the budget are going to fill those bedrooms. We want Both candidates pledged to make the to restart that diligence project, and I would to invest in our schools to improve the environment and climate change a priority if also come up with a proposal to staff on an infrastructure that is deteriorating, that we elected. interim basis some professional firefighters, have under-invested over the years, so we Oberlander said the town needs to plan if we can work it out with the Round Hill can bring more young families back here," ahead and be prepared for changes in the volunteers as well," she said. she said. environment. She noted that under her In order to protect large tracts of land The candidates were asked about capital leadership on the BET, a sea level change and to guard against overdevelopment in projects in town, and what their priorities study was funded. "We should be doing the backcountry, both candidates said the would be. more of that," she said. community must remain vigilant. Oberlander said work ing on the Oberlander added that increasing They applauded residents for standing remediation of fields at Western Middle energy conservation in town facilities, and up and speaking out against a proposal that School would be high on her list if elected. preserving natural resources and protecting called for the construction of condominiums "For three years, those fields have been open space is critical. She noted that new on property once owned by Mel Gibson on closed with no plan. It is critically important buildings should be constructed with the Old Mill Road. It was announced on Tuesday for our children, for their health and safety, to environment in mind.
"Yes, we have wonderful not-for-profit, philanthropic partners in our community, but we need to be the transparent, accountable party at the table."
Astrology Column For Week of Oct 27, 2019
SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov The enthusiasm and effort you’ve shown recently are about to yield dramatic results and you deserve to feel satisfied. But don’t rest on your laurels – there are always new goals and fresh challenges. You are up and running - now keep going.
TAURUS 21 April-21 May This won’t be a hard week but there could be confusion if you’re not totally honest about your feelings, especially if you don’t fully understand a financial or business matter. Better to speak up and look silly than worry yourself sick over trivia.
SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec You’ve reached a major turning point in your year, maybe your life. A New Moon in Scorpio followed by Venus’s move into your sign means everything you don’t want will vanish from your existence. Everything you do want will soon be yours.
GEMINI 22 May-21 June You may understand how something works but others will have trouble getting to grips with what to them is new and unusual. So don’t just explain the mechanics, demonstrate how it works. You will be well rewarded for your efforts.
CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan Don’t shut yourself away even if you secretly fear letting others know how vulnerable you feel. The more you radiate friendship and warmth, the more you’ll attract people who can in some way lighten your load or further your ambitions.
CANCER 22 June-23 July The focus of your life won’t alter instantly but by the time Venus changes signs on Friday you’ll have a clearer idea of what lies ahead. It may not seem as attractive as what you’re leaving behind but, long-term, you will gain far more than you lose.
AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Although yours is an Air sign and intellectual by nature, this week’s New Moon could see you reacting emotionally and illogically to something less important than you believe. It will pay you to postpone an important financial decision.
LEO 24 July-23 Aug Venus, planet of peace, love and harmony, enters dynamic Sagittarius this week benefitting friendships, in general, and romance in particular. “Anything goes” should be your motto: loved ones will be inspired by your sense of adventure.
PISCES 20 Feb-20 March You are flavour of the month – important people of all kinds will be eager to make your acquaintance this week. You may be flattered by their attention but don’t forget it works both ways. They’ll want something in return for their favours.
VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Typical Virgos can get obsessed with their ambitions and work. But this week’s aspects call for a more leisurely approach in which you put relationships first and spend more time with family and friends. You won’t lose out by slowing down.
ARIES 21 March-20 April A time-consuming and complicated task is about to get easier, even if you don’t make the effort to understand it. There’s just one more emotional or financial hurdle to overcome before you’re left with a clear run to the winning post.
LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Communicate your needs clearly and concisely and you won’t go far wrong. Partners and colleagues are ready and willing to take some of the load off your shoulders but can’t know what you’re thinking. Spell it out for them and they’ll ease your burden.
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Ca m i l lo s a id he wou ld c r e ate a sustainability and enhancement committee, that would focus on energy policy, aesthetics and quality of life issues. He said things like LED lights and sensor lights should be installed in town buildings, and solar panels should be used wherever possible. Camillo highlighted the work he has done in Hartford for the environment, and in Greenwich, where he created Greenwich Recycling and helped lead the way on recycling 30 years ago. "Under a Camillo/Rabin administration, I want to again make Greenwich the envy of the state environmentally," he said. In closing, the candidates made their cases for why the public should vote for them. Oberlander said her work in law and municipal government in New York City helped prepare her for serving in local government in Greenwich. "Though [my family wasn't] born here, we put down our roots and we love it more each day... It's been an honor to serve as an
elected official," she said. Oberlander went throug h her accomplishments as BET chair, and said Greenwich needs to compete with other towns and states. "I believe I have the experience, vision and values to lead Greenwich into the future," she said. Camillo, a fourth generation Greenwich native, said his family taught him the value of giving back, which sparked his interest in volunteering. "They taught me to listen to people and to be respectful. That's how I've gotten along in Hartford and how I've gotten a lot of bills passed in Hartford, because of being able to work across the aisle," Camillo added. "Bill Parcells , the old New York Football Giants coach, once said, 'You are what your record says you are.' My record says I've led in Hartford, and I've led here in town." Before Oberlander and Camillo took the stage, Selectman candidates Lauren Rabin and Sandy Litvack debated. For more on their debate, go to greenwichsentinel.com
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By Richard Kaufman If not for some alert patrolling by a Greenwich Police Officer and swift action from the Greenwich Fire Department, a fire that broke out in Cos Cob on Monday night could have been much worse. The f ire was discovered at around 11 p.m., on Monday by Greenwich Police Off icer, Brian Andronaco, who was on patrol. Andronaco noticed smoke, and tracked the source to a small plaza located at 522 E. Putnam Ave., which houses Pizza Post, Gofer Ice Cream, and several other businesses and offices. Andronaco alerted the Fire Department. First crews arrived and found fire on the first floor which rapidly spread to the second floor and through the roof. The blaze was eventually put out after a little over an hour. No one was inside the building at the time of the fire, and no injuries were
reported. As of press time on Wednesday night, there was no word yet on the cause or origin of the fire. The Fire Marshal's Division was handling the investigation, interviewing people who were in the building last. According to GFD Deputy Fire Marshal, Rob Natale, most of the businesses in the building are damaged by smoke and water. He noted that two businesses on the first floor and two on the second floor suffered significant fire damage. "The building department has the building posted as dangerous and unsafe to occupy until the building owner can have a couple of the sections of the building segregated, and power turned back on. That won't be for several days," Natale said Tuesday afternoon. Be sure to keep an eye on greenwichsentinel.com for more updates as they become available.
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Exploring On the Range with Chase Ewald continued from Page 1
The “Home on the Range” working bison ranch built from the ground up on the edge of Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness. These are no Abe Lincoln log cabins. They st retch t he imagination (and the wallet), i n loc at ions f rom Wyom i ng to California, and yes, to that “Lakeside Cabin” in my home state of Tennessee!
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The clincher for this reader was, “These [cabin] sites, many of which were pristine… are irreplaceable, located in wildliferich areas amidst some of the most spectacu la r scener y in the world.” Chase’s imperative
includes “that new construction be thoughtful, environmentally sensitive and, if possible, understated.” Two standouts are the “Home on the Range" cabin set on the edge of Montana’s Bob Marshall
Wilderness. Its “restacked walls and trusses of antique hewn timbers,” and lodgepole pine porches overlook introduced bison, “a nd ever y species of animal present when Lewis and Clark passed through.” An East Coast couple’s dream come true! I n a h a rd wo o d fore s t of Tennessee, a Nashville family brought their love of the West back East with an impressive cabin style on a 50-acre private la ke. Especia lly eye-popping is the “grace and presence of t he f loat i ng porch… Usable i n a l l sea sons…for read i ng , entertaining, or watching the my r iad w ater fow l t hat t a ke refuge on the lake.” Chase’s love affair with the West began age 10 spending summers at a camp in Jackson Hole, with treasured hours “on horses, in canoes, or backpacking in the mountains.” From age 17 through to grad school, she worked a s “ a w ra ng ler a nd pack cook on ranches and for outf itters in the Yellowstone
backcountry.” With a master’s in journalism from UCAL, Berkley, she bega n her f i rst book on those traditional craftspeople of the West, while launching then running a nonprofit guest ranch on a 7,000-acre cattle ranch in Wyomi ng, nea r Yel lowstone National Park. That ranch running ended when her married life took her and Charles to an idyllic hillside home in Marin Count y wit h San Francisco in view, where she finds, “the same sense of space and light” that she loves about the mountain West. “We actually have a pretty significant mou nt a i n i n Ma r i n (Mou nt Tama lpais),” she notes, “and something like sixty-five percent of the County is protected open space which means we have a lot of great hiking trails.” Chase’s book writing and her magazine writing give her, she says, “a chance to stay close to the mountain West and remain involved in various communities. I get my fix by writing about the
region, driving on long road trips and visiting friends on ranches a nd t h roug hout mou nta i n towns. I tend to approach each project as a stor y to be told in terms of what t he ow ner, architect, designer and builder were trying to achieve, and how they approached their work with the land and setting.” In essence, Chase believes, “ T he idea of a cabi n ret reat appeals to our need to unplug from the fast-paced world and reconnect with ourselves, family, friends and the natural world.” Yes, indeed, some of us still hang on to that dream of having a log cabin in the wild. Chase Reynolds Ewald will talk on her new book, “Cabin Style,” on October 30, from 6-8 pm, at Dogwood Books, hosted by Tom & Kathy Ewald and Russ & Debbie Reynolds at Christ Church Gree nw ich . To rsv p email debbietr98@gmail.com To learn more about Chase’s work visit www.chasereynoldsewald. com
BET Members Explain the Importance of the Fund Balance
The way to keep Greenwich affordable and the town’s “AAA” debt rating is critically important provide guidance as to the level of fund balance the Town’s mill rate low is to manage the Town’s to keep Town borrowing costs low. These rating that the Town should hold. revenues and expenses, not to lower taxes by agencies analyze the Town’s operations and At the time of the establishment of the fund dipping into the Town’s fund balance. The Fund balance, sometimes described as the Town’s rainy-day fund, is better known as working capital in the private sector. At the end of every budget year, the town transfers to its fund balance any unspent monies. In recent years the BET has applied a percentage of these returned funds to reduce the amount of taxes required to lower the mill rate and/or support the Town’s other revenue funds including the Nathaniel Witherell and Risk Fund prior to the proposed budget being submitted by the BET to the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) for approval. For the current fiscal year, in a vote according to party lines, the BET Democrats used their tiebreaking vote to use additional fund balance after the RTM had approved the proposed budget. This action lowered the mill rate below what had been shown earlier to the RTM. Republican BET members unanimously favor a policy of low taxes. This can be done by using more fund balance to lower taxes in any one year. However, doing so can have unfavorable consequences. Every year that the Town issues debt, the rating agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s review their debt ratings for the Town. Retaining
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balance policy in FY10, the Town’s fund balance was $5.1 million. Over the ten years since, the BET policy has been able to build and maintain the town’s fund balance between 5% to 10% of the general fund expenditures. For FY19, the fund balance is a strong $62.8 million. Thanks to the current policy of modified-pay-as-you-go financing, this has been acceptable to the ratings agencies, even when they call for other Connecticut municipalities with “AAA”-rated debt to have a higher fund balance percentage of up to 20%. If our debt outstanding continues to increase, however, the ratings agencies may require our Town to increase the fund balance, which can impact the taxes you pay. We (Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Karen Fassuliotis, Debra Hess, Michael Mason and Leslie Tarkington) work as volunteers for the Town’s residents to keep Greenwich affordable and the Town’s taxes low. We will continue to do this by managing Town revenues and expenses and voting to maintain the fund balance within the rating agencies recommended range. We are committed to continuing to make Greenwich the best place to live, raise a family, start a business, or retire.
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Thank you very much for publishing Linda Phillips 's review of the October 6 concert of the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony. The Chamber Players are in their 48th season. They are the principals of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra and are often joined by guest artists.
E a c h s e a s o n t h e y g i ve 8 c o n c e r t s ; at t he Rou nd H i l l Com mu n it y Chu r ch , t h e G r e e nw i c h H i s to r i c a l S o c i e t y a n d t h e G r e e n w i c h A r t s C o u n c i l . (s e e chamberplayersofthegreenwichsymphony. org for dates, programming and tickets.) Lively receptions at each concert are enjoyed by
musicians and audience members together. It seems difficult for the media to focus on the arts these days, and I'm sure your readers appreciate Linda's "take" on one of our community's many musical treasures. Louise Hoffman
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Focus on Breast Cancer How you can help when a friend is seriously ill.
By Dale Atkins, Ph.D. For m a ny of u s , b ei ng supp or t ive to a f riend who is seriously i l l ca n send us into a tailspin. Not just because we are concerned about our friend’s health, but because we often are not sure what to say. Fearful that we will do or say something inappropriate, some of us go silent. Each of us is different and deals will illness in our own particular way. Below are a few suggestions that have helped some people in the past. Perhaps there are a few that resonate with you. Although your feelings, experiences, and responses to what your friend is going through are important and worth your consideration, it is essent ia l to remember is t hat your friend is the one in pain, so t r y to foc u s on what she need s . It may surprise you to learn that what she needs, most often, is someone to listen sy mpat hetica l ly and empat hica l ly, t hereby sharing t he burden of her suffering, and helping to save her sanity. TA K E YOU R CU E S F ROM YOU R F R I E N D. He lp/s up p or t c om e s i n l o t s o f d i f fe r e nt w ay s . A “s i t b y t h e beach” can do a world of good. So c a n goi ng out for cof fee. A mov ie may be good—unless your friend is immune suppressed—in which c a se br i ng over t he popcor n a nd c a l l it a NETFLIX night. NEVER DISAPPEAR. Reach out. If your friend isn’t up to talking or visiting in person, that’s okay...don’t take it personally. Just don’t go away. Now is the time to pop into the greeting card shop and check in via e mail, text, or a hand written note of encouragement. RECOVERY TAKES TIME. Let your friend know you are there and will stay for the long haul. A few months into it, when everyone else resumes their normal lives, THAT’S when visits and conversations may be needed most. Your friend ’s dog still needs to be walked, her laundry still needs to be done, and dinner still needs to be delivered. Often, people going through cancer treatment feel LESS WELL as they move along the road to recovery, until the tide turns and they begin to feel better. BE ENCOURAGING. Sometimes your friend won’t believe she can “do it” (whatever “it” is.) Your role is to REMIND her that she can and she will! Even when she doesn’t believe it herself. We all need to be “held” by our friends...physically and metaphorically. She may be a woman who responds well to inspirational stories of others who have dealt with challenges. Or maybe she would benefit from a link to a quieting meditation, visualization, or healing prayer. RESPECT PRIVACY. It is highly likely that your friend does not want to be the subject of gossip. If she asks you to inform others about her well being, be sure the message you are putting out there is what she is comfortable with you sharing.
EVERYONE WANTS TO LAUGH... and needs to laugh as often as possible...at the right time. Take your cue from her. Never underestimate the overall healing power of laughter. LISTEN. LISTEN. LISTEN. No judgment. Let the person vent if, and when, they need to. Listen through the anger, the disappointment, the fear, the worry, the confusion, the sadness...and the triumphs! R E S I S T S H A R I N G N E G AT I V E STORIES about someone you know (or whom you have heard about) who was/is ill. Your friend is likely worried enough about what is happening to her and your stories will not help her to keep hopeful, positive, in her healing. YOUR INFOR MATION about “t he best doctor” or “the best hospital” may or may not be appropriate to share. If asked for your guidance, go for it! You may be among those who are enlisted to help research care options. If your friend has already decided on a doctor or a hospital, or an approach, (or has been through her course of treatment), it won’t be at all helpful to imply that she did not see the right doctor or go to the right hospital (even if you are SURE that YOUR sources are the best.) FORGET A BOU T BE I NG R IGH T. Forge t ab out b ei ng t he w i s e adv i s or. Remember how impor ta nt it is to demonstrate your kindness and concern through empathy. Support her. DON’ T TAK E OVER . Your f riend, especially as she begins to feel better, needs to feel useful, important, and valuable. Even if she is in a weakened state, ask if she can suggest ways you can make her life a bit easier rather than assuming you know just what she needs at this time. Since much of your friend’s life feels as if it is out of her control, try to comply if she asks you to do something. Don’t argue when she wants you to take a certain route as you drive her to her treatment even if you think it’s a longer drive. HELP HER TO LIMIT CHOICES: Your friend has A LOT of important decisions to make (often about things she is just learning about and likely does not feel very confident) so asking her to make MORE decisions may be burdensome. Instead of asking “What do you want for dinner?” Try, “Which sounds better for tonight? Italian or Thai?” K NOW YOU R OW N L I M I T S : Somet i mes we forget t hat we need to t a k e t i me for ou r s e l ve s t o re f i l l ou r own reservoirs or do any of the myriad t h i ngs we ne ed to do. S o s omet i me s , when a friend asks, we may need to say “NO.” B E AVA I L A B L E W I T H Y O U R OWN HELPFUL INFORMATION: Just understand you may not be sharing it! If something worked for you when you were ill, let the person know IF they want to hear about it. Don’t force anything on anyone. OFFER TO SAY A PRAYER WITH OR SHARE A PRAYER THAT YOU HAVE FOUND HELPFUL WITH YOUR FRIEND if this is something that feels right to you and may be helpful to her. Sometimes illness
connects people to themselves and to others in a spiritual way. DON’T TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY: There is A LOT going on... it is likely NOT about you. Dealing with cancer takes a lot out of your friend so give her some slack. For now, you need to take extra good care of yourself too, so your own personal reservoir is full. B E P R E S E N T W H E N YO U A R E WITH YOUR FRIEND: Focus on THIS time together. Breathe deeply as you center yourself and really be in this moment. Allow whatever emotion you are experiencing to just be what It is. Try not to judge what you are feeling. Just be aware of it. OFFER SINCERE COMPLIMENTS: Let your friend know that you admire her, that you value her resilience, her sense of humor during such a trying time, or whatever it is you would like her to know. You can “tell” her directly in person, or write your thoughts in a letter (that she can read and re-read.) I N S P I R AT I O N A L S T O R I E S c a n be helpful... for some people... not for everyone. If not for her then perhaps for you. CAREGIVERS NEED RECOGNITION (and BREAKS TOO). Helping them out, giving them relief or respite; being there for them and encouraging them to take care of themselves, helps the entire family go along this journey. ALLOW YOURSELF MOMENTS TO FE E L T H E SA DN E S S T H AT COM E S ALONG WITH KNOWING A FRIEND IS ILL: Sometimes, after you visit or speak on the phone, or receive a text or e mail you may feel that we need time to process our own responses. Give yourself time to experience these moments as a gift to yourself. Sometimes friends feel helpless as they witness someone they care for go through a difficult time. Regularly practicing a “Lovingkindness Meditation” can be very helpful. Dale Atkins, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with more than forty-five years of experience as a relationship expert, focusing on families, couples, parenting, aging well, caregiving, transitions, managing stress and maintaining balance in one’s life. An author of seven books, co-author of “The Kindness Advantage”, and many articles, chapters, and journals for popular and professional audiences, Dr. Atkins is a recurrent guest expert in the media, appearing on NBCTV’s “The Today Show” and CNN’s Headline News (HLN). Dr. Atkins has a private psychology practice in New York City, offers seminars and workshops to businesses and organizations around the world, and is an active community volunteer. With our thanks, courtesy of the:
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Seminar for Seniors O n N o v e m b e r 7 t h a t 10 a m , a t t he Cos Cob Libra r y, Jim Hof f ma n, Ma nag i ng Broker for Greenw ich Connect icut Proper t ies, LLC w i l l conduct a seminar for seniors who are t hink ing abut selling t heir proper t y and need to better understand the real estate process. A long w it h Ji m w i l l b e M ic hael Jones, real estate attorney with Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara in Greenwich. Jim and Michael will answer quest ions a nd prov ide g u ida nce for G re e nw ic h s e n ior s w ho a re i n t h e planning stages or have made up their mind to take the next step. Ji m ha s b e en a broker for ma ny yea rs a nd ca n be reached at 203273 -1759. H i s we b s i e i s ji m @ greenwichconnecticutproperties.com. Ja mes Hof f ma n is t he ma nag i ng broker for Gre enw ic h C on ne c t ic ut Properties, LLC. J i m g r e w u p i n G r e e nw i c h a n d attended public schools and is a senior citizen at the age of 71. Jim’s real estate experience started
over 26 years ago after a naval career retiring as Captain. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he received a Masters from Georgetown Univesity School of International Relations and a Masters deg ree in Eng ineering Ma nagement from Brown University. He ser ved under the Reagan Administration as a naval attache for the White House and was responsible for nuc le a r c o de ma na gement . Ji m also served at the Pentagon for naval intelligence programs. A f ter le av i ng nav a l s er v ic e , Ji m worked for the Federa l Deposit Insurance Corporation as a cer tifed c om merc i a l a nd re v ie w re a l e s t ate appraiser and t hen received his rea l estate license in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC and New York. Ji m ha s been appoi nted by t he Governor of Connect icut to severa l b o a rd s a nd c i m m i s sion s i nc lud i ng Connecticut Real Estate Commissioner for seven years and the leadership of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jim
was elected Chairman of t he YMCA and is a board member of the Audubon Society and was elected a member of the RTM. Jim believes that his experience in work ing w it h buyers and sellers has a lway s been ba sed on t r u st a nd a n expectation of providing the necessary suppor t, k nowledge a nd ex per ience accumulated over many years. Michael Jones is a rea l estate attorney with the Greenwich firm of Ivey, Barnum and O’Mara. He is graduate of Colgate University a n d a t t e n d e d B o s t o n C o l l e g e L aw School where is received his law degree in 1983. Mr. Jones, residential real estate practice encompasses all aspects of real estate for buyers and sellers throughout Connecticut and New York State. Michael acts as counsel to t he Greenwich Association of Realtors. Mr. Jones is active in the community and is a past member of the Board of the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation and provides volunteer work for the United Way.
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October “I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” so said Anne of Green Gables. We agree. It happens to be our favorite month too. It is the perfect transition month between last days of summer and beginning of the descent into winter. Yes, we have personally turned off the national news, stopped hang ing on ever y word from Hartford about tolls and budget issues and politics in general for a bit. We need a reboot. And we get the sense that many others do as well. There will be plenty to say about town elections next week. If you are a sports fan there is no better month. The World Series is in f ull sw ing. The NFL has kicked off. And the NBA is scoring points on television already. There is no shortage of opportunities to spend the weekend watching your favorite teams compete. We are having fun watching the Washington Nationals in their first run for a World Series title. For us, however, October is not about what we do inside, but out. It seems like our family spends more time outside in October than almost any other month. Our internal clocks sense the approaching winter, and months inside, so if the weather is nice, we sprint to take advantage of it.
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in The Great Gatsby: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” On a moment’s notice we might call an audible and have everyone in the family grab a book and escape to our favorite place in town overlooking Long Island Sound. The sea grasses are just beginning to take on golden hues from the cool night air and the trees on the islands are creating a kaleidoscope of colors. A little time with a book instead of an electronic device is a good thing. There is something magical about Greenwich in October. Mother Nature takes her time as she paints her masterpiece of maples, oaks, walnuts, hickories (to name a few) beginning their metamorphosis from summer greens to winter hibernation. The process is ever changing and unfolding over the next month. Take time to visit the Audubon, or drive from the backcountry to the shoreline and witnesses them for yourself as you look over the fields and woods. The air feels different; crisper, cleaner as well. It no longer has the oppression of summer lethargy. It helps quicken the pace and our desire to accomplish m o r e o u t d o o r s . T h e d ay s h ave s h o r t e n e d dramatically which also adds to our want to do more. If this were the 1800s, we imagine we would be feverishly putting up preserves and provisions to carry us through the winter. Because the air is so filled with smells it feels charged with anticipation. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in The Great Gatsby: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” In a sense that is true. As we approach the end of the year it is only natural that we are beginning to plan for the holidays and what the New Year will bring. We want to hold onto October a bit more first. We will leave the planning for November and beyond. The quote above from Anne of Green Gables continues: “it would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it? Look at these maple branches. Don’t they give you a thrill – several thrills?” There is plenty of time to plug back in and stress about what is happening in the world later. For now, enjoy October and all she offers. Have a thrill. Have several thrills.
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9:30 a.m. Garden Pond Design Workshop. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $8, general; $5, members, town employees, & professional landscapers. RSVP. 203-900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/ events
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4 - 6 p.m. Clarinet Lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Rainbow Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791. fccog.org/ fccogcalendar
12 - 4 p.m. The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company Open House. Round Hill Community Firehouse, 166 W. Old Mill Rd. 203-869-7185. roundhillfiregreenwich.org 1 - 4 p.m. The 12th Annual Howl & Prowl, benefiting Adopt-aDog. Greenwich Commons Park, 290 Greenwich Ave. Free. facebook.com/ events/432579634275511 1 - 4 p.m. Fall Family Day. Autumn Rains and Fall Colors: Exploring the Bruce. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. 203-869-0376. info@ brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 2 p.m. The 1st Annual Greenwich Grand Prix, benefiting
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7 - 10 p.m. 8th Grade Nightmare on Arch Street. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. $20. 203629-5744. info@archstreet.org SUNDAY, OCT. 27 8 a.m. Public Open Shoot. Cos Cob Archers, 205 Bible St. Adults: $20, shooters; $10 nonshooters; $5, kids under 16; includes lunch. 203-625-9421. jeffcoscobarchers@gmail.co. coscobarchers.com 9 a.m. Club Sweat - a day of donationbased classes benefitting Breast Cancer Alliance. 1345 E. Putnam Ave. 203-344-1193. clubsweatgreenwich@gmail. com. club-sweat.com
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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 Brunswick School 20 vs. Salisbury School 17 GIRLS' SWIMMING Staples High 76 vs. Greenwich High 110 Greenwich High 117 vs. St. Joseph 63 GIRLS' SOCCER Bridgeport Central 0 vs. Greenwich High 8 Westminster School 1 vs. Greenwich Academy 1 Greens Farms 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 4
Kent School 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 6 Miss Porter's 2 vs. Sacred Heart 1 Hopkins School 2 vs. Sacred Heart 4
Greens Farms 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 3 Masters School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 3 Westover 0 vs. Sacred Heart 3
BOYS' SOCCER Brunswick School 1 vs. Salisbury School 2 Brunswick School 2 vs. South Kent 5 Greenwich High 1 vs. Bridgeport Central 0 Trumbull High 4 vs. Greenwich High 1
FIELD HOCKEY Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Holy Child 0 Sacred Heart 3 vs. Greenwich Academy 0 Greenwich High 0 vs. Norwalk High 3 Sacred Heart 7 vs. Rye Country Day 0
GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Wilton High 2 vs. Greenwich High 3 Greenwich High 3 vs. Bridgeport Central 0 Hamden Hall 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 3 Taft School 1 vs. Greenwich Academy 3
WATER POLO Monte Vista High 9 vs. Greenwich High 8 South Pasadena High 8 vs. Greenwich High 9 Righetti High 14 vs. Greenwich High 21 Beckman High 3 vs. Greenwich High 8
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Big Red X-C in Record-Breaking FCIAC Showing By Paul R. Silverfarb The Fairf ield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference boys’ crosscountry meet was a big deal for Greenwich High School. I n a d d it i o n to p l a c i n g a runner in the top 10, the Cardinals f inished the event in a place they haven’t been in quite some time. Greenwich High ended the FCIAC championships, which took place at New Canaan’s Waveny Park, sixth overall, netting 184 points. Big Red’s placement against some top-notch competition this year was the best overall finish a Greenwich High School boys’ cross-country team has had since 2001. And that year was a sixth-place finish as well. GHS head coach Sean Astle said that he went through the GHS record books dating back to 1997 and said that there still wasn’t a team that had a better finish. “It was big t i me for us,” Astle said. “This was the best team the Greenwich High boys have had in at least 20 years. This is my third year as the head coach here and we have steadily improved. And, that’s t he m e nt a l it y t h at we a r e taking. We are trying to chip away because our conference i s a b e a r. Yo u ’r e n o t j u s t going to jump to f irst in one year overnight against some of these teams. We are very pleased with our progress. We
were eighth last year and we are really moving up. We’re a young team so we got our eyes set on doing better next year.” Overall it was Staples High School that dom i nated the meet, crushing the competition and taking home the team gold with a score of 45. Ridgefield was the next closest team, grabbing second with a score of 77. Not too far away from the Wreckers was Danbury, as the Hatters placed third with a score of 96. Trumbull High grabbed fourth overall with a score of 108, and Fairf ield Warde High School rounded out the top five team finishers with a score of 155. “ We h ave a g r e at g r oup of young guys and they are work i ng rea l ly ha rd,” sa id Astle. “Our senior, who is one of the best in the conference and in the state, Alexander Bein, is our engine. We are just chugging along trying to follow him.” And, it was Bein who took home a top 10 f inish for Big Red. The senior captain crossed the finish line with a career-best time of 16:11, which w a s go o d e noug h for 10 t h overall and All-FCIAC status. For Astle, seeing Bein lead the Cardinals gives him a great sense of pride. When Bein was a freshman at GHS, he was only the fifth fastest freshman on the roster. Working hard and dedicating himself to the sport of running, Astle said that Bein has significantly improved every year and is now a top-
10 cross-country runner in a highly competitive FCIAC. “Honest ly he cou ld have been higher on a given day, but we just tip our hat to the other k ids,” Astle said. “Look ing for wa rd a nd com i ng up to the state meets, we wouldn’t be surprised if he moved up and beat some of those guys. A lexander is a tremendous competitor in the classroom and certainly on the track and cross-country f ield. We are really proud of him. He’s the epitome of a student-athlete and a leader. He’s the captain of the team and we all follow him at both practices and during meets.” While Bein was dominant is his performance, Greenwich High School also had three other athletes f inish in the top 50 overall. Leading that pack was sophomore Zachary Jelinek, as he was the second fastest on the squad and crossed the finish line with a time of 16:57. During the outdoor track season last year, Zach came on strong for Greenwich High School and Astle is thrilled that he was able to keep the good times rolling by faring well at this year’s FCIAC crosscountry finals. “He’s kept it going and is really our No. 2 guy for the team,” Astle said. “He had a really big day at FCIACs and we wouldn’t have finished sixth without him. He took second team All-FCIAC, which is a tremendous accomplishment
on that course. He ran a ver y impressive time for a sophomore.” G r e e n w i c h ’s o t h e r t o p 50 runner, Charlie Noble, is arguably the top freshman in the FCIAC. His time of 17:47 was good enoug h for third on the team and 44th overall. Astle said that his performance was strong, especially when you consider he’s a freshman competing in his f irst championship meet. “He really stepped it up for us,” Astle said. “He ran the varsity race, grabbed a top-50 finish and picked up a sub 18 in the 5k. Those are impressive things to see from a freshman. We are really excited to see him progress the rest of his career here.” B i g R e d ’s o t h e r t o p - 5 0 runner was Robert Enslein, as the sophomore’s time of 17:53 placed him fourth on the team and 49th overall. Keeping up w ith Enslein w a s j u n i o r D av i d L e v i n e . His time of 18:08 placed him 54th overall and f ifth on Big Red. Andrew O’Donnell was strong for GHS as well, as he grabbed 60th overall and a time of 18:21. Rounding out the performances for the Cardinals was junior Danforth Fales, as the junior’s time of 18:37 placed him seventh on the team and 71st overall. A nd w ith Bein the lone senior of the seven athletes that toed the starting line at FCIAC, Astle knows the future is bright at GHS.
“It ’s awe s ome a nd g r e at to se e,” A st le sa id. “ We’re still going to have some guys coming back over the nex t year or two or, in some cases like Charlie, three years. They are just going to get better and that’s just our mentality. It’s next man up. We had a real senior-heavy team last year and these young guys not only kept the ba l l where it was but are keeping it rolling. We moved up in the league, despite losing five or six seniors from last year. These kids don’t want to take a back seat and don’t care for excuses. They don’t care how young they are. They are ready to get out there and compete.” And Astle’s young f lock of Cardinals will be back in action Saturday afternoon when they travel to Wickham Park for the CIAC class LL championships. The race should begin around 3:40 p.m. “We are not scared when we step on that line,” Astle said. “They don’t care that they are sophomores and a freshman. They are there to run. If those kids next to them are seniors, it’s not even a factor in their heads. They are out there to compete. I expect them to go out aggressive. Their youth might catch up to them, but they are going to try and do as well as they can. They don’t want their season to end on S at u rday a nd a re goi ng to whatever it takes to move on as a team.”
Noble Takes Gold as Cards Fare Well at FCIAC Finals By Paul R. Silverfarb The f inal straightaway of the Fairf ield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference cross-country championships is where spectators and fellow athletes get a good glimpse of the runners pushing hard to the finish line During this year’s girls’ cross-country championships, it was a Greenwich High School junior who was leading the pack by a large margin. Through cheers from the large crowd gathered at the finish line, Big Red’s Mari Noble was the athlete who reigned supreme and helped the Cards take a sixth place finish overall. “For Greenwich, it’s spectacular that we have three girls that are All-FCIACs and have finished in the top 25 of the league,” Greenwich head coach Evan Dubin said. “It shows the quality of the program that we have. For the team to finish sixth overall as a team really goes to show how talented and deep the FCIAC is. We have three girls that are All-FCIAC, but we are only good enough for sixth because the five teams ahead of us are that great. And, we had a spectacular year. I am so proud of what our girls did. We ran fantastically and I have no complaints. There just happened to be five teams that were a little faster than us.” As a team, Greenwich tied Fairfield Ludlowe for sixth place with a score of 147. Overall, it was perennial powerhouse Ridgefield that came away with the team gold, netting a score of 70. Trumbull High placed second overall with a score of 83, and New Canaan was a distant third with 118. Danbury High grabbed fourth overall with a score of 121, and rounding out the top five was Wilton with a score of 134. But the story of the meet for GHS was the stellar performance from Noble. The GHS junior started strong from the start and never looked back. Her blistering time of 14:05 took home the FCIAC individual championship. “That’s a nice thing to happen in a Greenwich uniform and representing our team and our school,” Dubin said. “It’s nice to see. Her aerobic capacity is amazing. She
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doesn’t get tired. She can go at a fast pace and is able to keep that for an extended period of time, where other people get tired and start to huff and puff. She doesn’t get there. She just goes fast and stays there.” In fact, the next closest athlete to Noble was Darien High School’s Mairead Clas, as the sophomore was second overall with a time of 14:34. “From the aspect of the sport, it is great to witness,” Dubin said. “To see someone excel at such a high level, it brings a level of excitement to the meet in general. Regardless of what team you’re cheering for, to see an athlete that dominant and that much better than a quality field of runners is amazing. The other girls in the FCIAC that were finishing in the top 10 were still high-level state competitors. For someone to run that much faster than everyone else is great. The parents were cheering on and the kids from other schools were watching and cheering on as well. You can hear the buzz.” While Noble stole the show with her outstanding time and gold medal performance, Big Red had two other athletes that took home top 25 times, as well as AllFCIAC status. The lone senior runner for the Cardinals during the FCIAC cross-country championships, Zoe Harris, was her usual lights out, taking silver on the team and 18th overall with a time of 15:38. “Zoe is a tremendous athlete and she has success every year and every season that she steps out there,” Dubin said. “Last year during the outdoor season, she got a lot of success on the track, particularly the 800. So, for her to come back this season and become an AllFCIAC in cross-country at a distance race really goes to show her athleticism. For her to get 18th shows the depth of the league because she’s a state champion in the 800, but our league is so deep distance-wise that she’s 18th.” And for Dubin, seeing Harris succeed is a very rewarding experience. The lone senior on the crosscountry roster has been coached by Dubin for most of her tenure with the Cardinals.
“Zoe has been a vital member of the program in all the seasons and all the years she’s been here,” Dubin said. “When Greenwich shows up to a meet, people want to know what races Zoe Harris will be competing in and what time she will be running. She’s a known commodity out there, and people want to see the show. She’s an amazing asset to the program, and the success that we had throughout the years is due to having Zoe Harris in the program.” Not to be outdone was K aitly n Lisjak , as the sophomore ended her championships third on the team and 23rd overall, posting a time of 15:45. Junior Eadaoin Clarke took home fourth on the Greenwich High team and 51st overall, crossing the finish line with a time of 16:18. Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Cardinals was sophomore Catarina Gaspar, as she was fifth on the team and 54th overall, netting a time of 16:22. Freshman An Suzuki had a great performance at her first FCIAC championship meet. Her time of 16:53 was took enough for sixth on the Cards and 58th overall. Two spots and two seconds away from Suzuki was teammate Sophia Eberwein, as the sophomore rounded out the team. While this was a solid performance for Greenwich High, the team has little time to celebrate. It’s back to work this week for GHS, as the team gears up for tomorrow’s CIAC class LL championship meet. That event will take place at Wickham Park beginning around 3:10 p.m. When it comes to the class LL championship meet, Dubin said that he wants exactly what the team did during the FCIAC championships. “We need all seven girls on the line to put together a solid race,” Dubin said. “Throughout the year there was usually one person that seemed to have an off race. We can’t afford to have a bad day at the class LL meet. We need everyone to put together a complete race and to do their best, which is what they did during the FCIAC meet. We can absolutely do that for the class LL meet. I have no problem hitching the wagon to these horses and see how far we can go.”
Varsity Schedule GHS FOOTBALL Tomorrow vs. Darien H.S., 4 p.m. BOYS' SOCCER Today vs. Wilton H.S., 4 p.m. Mon. at Fairfield Ludlowe H.S., 7 p.m. Thu. vs. FCIAC Quarterfinals, TBD GIRLS' SOCCER Today at Trinity Catholic H.S., 4 p.m. Tomorrow at Wilton H.S., 4 p.m. Tue. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe H.S., 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Today at Ridgefield H.S., 4 p.m. GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Today vs. Trumbull H.S., 5:30 p.m. Tue. vs. Trinity Catholic H.S., 5:30 p.m. Fri. at Fairfield Ludlowe H.S., 6 p.m. BOYS' AND GIRLS' CROSS-COUNTRY Tomorrow vs. CIAC class LL championship (at Wickham Park), 3:10 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 Today at Brunswick School, 5:30 p.m.
GREENWICH ACADEMY CREW Sun. at Head of the Schuykill, TBD CROSS-COUNTRY Mon. vs. FAA Championships (at Waveny Park in New Canaan), 1:40 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Tomorrow at Westminster School, 2:30 p.m. SOCCER Today at St. Luke's School, 4 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Tomorrow at Berkshire School, 2:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Choate Rosemary Hall, 3:30 p.m.
BRUNSWICK CREW Sun. at Head of the Schuykill, TBD CROSS-COUNTRY Mon. vs. FAA Championships (at Waveny Park in New Canaan), 1:40 p.m. FOOTBALL Tomorrow vs. Avon Old Farms, 3 p.m. SOCCER Today vs. Hopkins School, 5 p.m. Wed. at Millbrook School, 3 p.m. WATER POLO Today vs. Greenwich H.S., 5:30 p.m. Tomorrow vs. Hopkins School, 3 p.m. Tomorrow vs. Hotchkiss School, 4:15 p.m.
SACRED HEART CREW Sun. at Head of the Schuykill, TBD CROSS-COUNTRY Mon. vs. FAA Championships (at Waveny Park in New Canaan), 1:40 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Today vs. Greens Farms Academy, 4:15 p.m. Mon. vs. St. Luke's School, 4 p.m. SOCCER Tomorrow at Millbrook School, 3:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Tomorrow vs. Hotchkiss School, 3 p.m. Tue. at St. Luke's School, 4:30 p.m.
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Education Feature
The Importance of Civic Education to Promote Open and Honest Discussion and Debate program. Specific to civic education, one of our nine guiding principles asserts Greenw ich Academy ’s com mitment to “encourage intelligent, responsible citizenship and leadership throug h
By Molly King
that is far bigger than their own. The adolescent mind often looks inward or to curated online images. Looking outward to shared ideals and to meaningfully connect with others contributes to a more
and alumnae as standard bearing. An outstanding role model, our current events teacher engages her students in discussions on a range of global issues and fosters genuine excitement about being an informed citizen. • In the Upper School, our tenth annual symposium will be held next mont h, fo c usi ng on t he centen n ia l of A merican women securing their right to vote. We are honored to have distinguished author and former Boston Globe reporter Tina Cassidy as our keynote speaker. She will discuss her book, Mr. President, How Long Must We Wait: Alice Paul, Woodrow Wilson, and the Fight for the Right to Vote, which chronicles the important American story of the extended battle for women to balanced perspective and builds empathy. gain the vote—that fundamental right to Here are just a few examples of representation and free expression. civic education in action at Greenwich Academy: I ’m a l s o e x c i t e d t o s h a r e t h a t • This month our Lower School faculty representatives from Johns Hopkins has launched a new community service University’s Agora Institute recently initiative. Each week, one grade will head reached out to me to partner with them. out into the Greenwich community to take The mission of the Agora Institute is to on an environmental clean-up project. “Strengthen global democracy through Our fourth graders are kicking things off powerful civic engagement and informed, with a trip to Binney Park. What a great inclusive dialogue,” and the research and way to promote service leadership in our work they undertake is dedicated to these younger girls. aspirational goals. Given the acute need • Our Middle School’s current events on a national and global level to model and class is held up by students, faculty, engage in civil discourse, they are seeking
Specific to civic education, one of our nine guiding principles asserts Greenwich Academy’s commitment to “encourage intelligent, responsible citizenship and leadership through meaning ful service to the life of the school and the broader community.”
Novem ber is election month, so it seems an appropriate time to share some updates on how we approach civic education at Greenwich Academy, mindful of our goal to develop girls and young women who are engaged and thoughtful citizens. Civic education at a top all-girls school takes on even greater importance, given the underrepresentation of women in the highest echelons of national and global political leadership. Greenwich Academy’s Mission and Guiding Principles define our values and provide the architecture for our academic
meaningful service to the life of the school and the broader community.” We u n d e r s t a n d t h a t b e i n g a responsible citizen includes a sense of service to, and appreciation for, the ideals and freedoms that are central to our national identity as Americans. Students need to be informed by rich content, diverse viewpoints, and rigorous debate in order to develop a confident and purposeful voice and agency for positive change. Beyond academics, the appeal of a civic education extends to helping students understand that there is a world
to collaborate with schools to generate a template for young people. The Civic Education Heads Focus Group convened this month and GA is already benefiting from the perspectives of other strong schools across the country, from Mary Institute/St. Louis Country Day to Fort Worth Country Day to the Dalton School. We are proud that GA was selected, in recognition of what we have already accomplished in the realm of public purpose and civic education. Civic education promotes open and honest discussion and debate. A school whose motto is Toward the Building of Character can’t shy away from the tough conversations that can accompany authentic discourse. Indeed, we model the importance of bravely engaging with these issues, fueled by mutual respect, empathy, and teaching that is designed to inform and empower. This isn’t partisan nor is it an expression of personal politics. We are a community of learners and leaders—students, teachers, and parents— who care about being educated and upstanding citizens. That’s Greenwich Academy. Onward! Molly King is the head of school at Greenwich Academy and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College and a Masters from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Education Column
A 17 Year-Old's Perspective on the College Process
By Zane Khader My name is Zane Khader, and I find it hard to sleep at night. Is it because of some test, essay, or presentation happening soon? No, although that is usually the cause for anxiety. The reason revolves around the same line of thought that has humbled me in my best moments, motivated me in my worst moments, and dominated my mind ever since the eighth grade: getting into college. Specifically, getting into my first-choice college. While information on the college admissions process on the internet is arg uably oversaturated, the impact of college admissions-related anxiety on students is grossly understated. Getting into college, especially the toptier colleges, is harder than ever; the college admissions scandal, earlier this year, only illustrates that point. We are, also, at a point where quantitative data reigns supreme. School districts tend to measure student success in terms of AP and SAT scores instead of in student and teacher satisfaction with regards to the material being taught. As a result of this, many students feel forced to take as many AP tests as possible to remain competitive, even if they aren't interested in them. I, for one, will have taken 13 AP
tests by the end of my senior year, and I can confirm that a fair share of them were not taken out of genuine interest. Is the whole situation a mess? Yes. Will it destroy humanity? Absolutely not. But, it gives context to the issue of the college process. By looking at my inability to sleep comfortably, we can see one potential impact of the college process on students. But, what are some other impacts? Well, a rumor-based culture seems to have dominated my grade this year. Phrases like "so-and-so is applying here," "I can't believe so-and-so got recruited to that school! It's so unfair," and "so-and-so's GPA is only a 4.7. There's no way they will get into the school I'm applying to" are all too familiar. It has transformed senior year, a year widely regarded as More and more high school students are reportedly stressed out and bored, being "the best year," into a cutthroat and the same trend holds true in college. Credit: CASEL competition to see who can get into the best college, and, frankly, it's sickening to watch. But, super-competitive students then they will feel much more inclined pitting themselves against each other still in truth, they are more prominent than students simply lack goals entirely. So, what can you do? I recently spoke to work hard and motivate themselves, isn't the biggest issue that I've noticed; perceived to be. Many of these students at a Board of Education meeting on how and this will mitigate the chances of parents should be taking a more active being disappointed on college decision role in helping their children develop day. In my experience, a self-motivated goals and dreams by their freshman high school student will usually succeed year of high school, and I stand by that where a (primarily) parent-driven high approach. It's important to realize that school student will fail. Embolden your this doesn't mean forcing them to have children by finding what makes them those students will, wherever they end lack direction, focus, and the desire to their whole life figured out or to know tick, let them establish goals that will up going (even if it's not their first-choice see the world beyond high school. Some exactly where and what they want to capitalize on that dream, and be open to college), be successful because they have students do think of their goals beyond study after high school. Instead, this allowing their dream to shift and mature. Maybe, they'll even sleep comfortably the motivated mindset that has made high school, but then, after coming to the means that parents should have an open tough realization that the road to success discussion about what sorts of careers a at night, too. them so competitive in the first place. Zane Khader is a current senior The bigger problem is students who is a tough and often boring path, shift child might be interested in (keywords: " o p e n " a n d " m i g h t " ) b y f i n d i n g (GHS '20) at Greenwich High School their expectations downward and settle don't have the proper motivation. These opportunities to expose their child to the who serves as the school's student body for a less than ideal conclusion to their are the students who did not think about college early enough and are promptly high school experience. This reduction wide variety of professions that the world president. For three years prior, Zane slammed into senior year depressed in confidence (from what I have noticed) has to offer. The point is that if a child is served as his grade's class president, and and unmotivated. Students like this usually results in some type of substance, exposed to a goal that they can anchor he has been a part of the leadership of might seem like an unrepresentative alcohol, or vape (which is at an all-time themselves to so as to help them get more than a dozen different clubs at the minority to parents and teachers, but, high in Greenwich schools) abuse. Some through the tougher parts of high school, high school.
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Sunday, October 27th (coordinated with GA) Sunday November 3rd @ 1:00pm, All School Sunday, October 27th @ 10:00am Monday, November 11th @ 9:30am Saturday, December 7th @ 9:30am Monday, November 11th @ 9:00 am Tuesday, December 3rd @ 9:00am Sunday, October 27th @ 1:00pm, Grades N - 8 Sunday, November 3rd @ 12:30pm, PreK - Grade 5 Saturday, November 2nd @ 9:00pm, K-12 Sunday, October 27th @ 12 noon, Upper School Nov. 14th @ 9:30 am, All School
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Education Column
Teaching Children About the Value of Giving
By David Cohen We all have hopes and dreams about how our children will grow into adults. These may include health, happiness and lots of different definitions of success. One seed that we can all plant early on is the value of giving. We can teach our children that taking care of others is important. This can start very young.
A t t h e Te m p l e S h o l o m S e l m a Maisel Nursery School, tzedakah (the Hebrew for charitable giving or justice) is front and center in the curriculum. Children bring non-perishable food items each week, providing donations to our friends at Neighbor to Neighbor. Parents participate in delivery of the food, collections of other items, and social action initiatives such as Midnight Run. Teachers discuss the ethics of giving to others, using developmentallyappropriate words and examples. While every culture has different terminology and customs, we all care about helping others. I recall that my grandmother used to give to her favorite charities, but that she always did so anonymously (which I understand why). However, I encourage you to discuss with your children ways to give back. Are you able to donate goods or make a charitable donation? Are you able to volunteer at local programs? You
When we make giving a regular part of our family lives, we are building a generation of caring individuals
as parents are their primary role models. With holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah coming up, there are some great opportunities for giving and for discussing these values. When shopping for your Thanksgiving feast, or for holiday gifts, include your children. Ask for their help in selecting food or toys that could make another child’s holiday more meaningful, and go a step further by delivering the items together. When we make g iv ing a reg ular part of our family lives, we are building a generation of caring individuals. We want our vision of success to include empathy, generosity and compassion. For more information about helping others, contact your local non-profits. You can make a real difference! David Cohen is the Director of Schools at Temple Sholom, overseeing Selma Maisel Nursery School and the Religious School.
Greater Good River House
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By Stephanie Radman I had been a longtime volunteer for a few local nonprofits when I realized over the summer that I wanted to do more. For years, I had been delivering for Meals on Wheels of New Canaan, serving meals at the Open Door Shelter in Norwalk and creating floral arrangements with the residents at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan. I saw firsthand how a little smile could make a real difference in peoples lives. My Meals on Wheels partner and I began cutting flowers from our own gardens to deliver to our ten Meals on Wheels clients along with their meals each month. This small gesture brought an abundance of happiness to our neighbors. Smiles were abounding! Toward the end of the summer, I began to look for a job. Initially, I was not sure where I would
land. I knew that I truly enjoyed working with senior citizens and I had experience volunteering. I came across a position at the River House Adult Day Center in Cos Cob and I have been smiling ever since. River House Adult Day Center (River House) addresses the impact of aging on families in our community by providing comprehensive, recreational and medical services to aging adults while offering guidance and support to their caregivers. Each day over 50 aging adults who wish to remain in the community but require daytime assistance, come to River House to participate in vibrant activities, socialize with their peers, and receive compassionate care. River House is committed to providing the highest quality care to aging adults. At River House, members participate in vibrant activities, socialize with peers, and receive compassionate care. Members who are often challenged with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and other age-related ailments, benefit from River House’s team of nurses, health aides, social workers, therapeutic recreation staff and volunteers alike. River House follows an accredited medical model where nurses work with every member, their doctor, and their family to provide a personalized care plan. The medical care combined w ith socialization and therapeutic recreational activities throughout the day improves the quality of life for
our members and their families. Caregivers are given the freedom to return to their other obligations and have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is safe and happy.
I came across a position at the River House Adult Day Center in Cos Cob and I have been smiling ever since. The River House family would not be complete without the many volunteers who visit with members, assist with activities, and use their unique skills and talents to provide members with wonderful new experiences. Our volunteers chose River House and we are truly grateful to them for choosing to spend their time with us. To quote a volunteer: “The River House has been a great experience for me. All of the people are genuine and there is always a happy vibe. I appreciate the opportunity to give back to the community”. As a River House volunteer, you will become part of a vibrant and caring team, welcomed and deeply appreciated by our residents, our staff, and fellow volunteers. Volunteering your time and energy to help others doesn’t just make the world better—it also
makes you better. Studies indicate that the very act of giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being. We are always looking for volunteers to join our wonderful family here at River House. There are a variety of ways to help out at River House: – Work side by side with trained recreation specialists to assist members with a variety of activities including: gardening, arts, music, games, crafts, dancing, serving lunch and more! – Accompany staff and members on community outings to local parks, libraries, beaches, gardens, and museums. – Sing, act, read dance or entertain our members with your special talent. – Present an educational program or discuss current events. Come join the River House family, I promise that you will be smiling, too! For more information on volunteering at the River House, please contact Stephanie Radman, sradman@theriverhouse.org, 203.622.0079. Stephanie Radman is the Volunteer and Events Coordinator at River House Adult Day Center in Cos Cob. Although she was a finance and business major, Stephanie found her calling is being with people. Stephanie lives in New Canaan with her husband and three children.
A Conversation with Ross & Makovsky On Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm, Temple Sholom (300 East Putnam Avenue, Greenw ich, CT) will welcome former U.S. negotiators and veteran diplomats, Dennis Ross and David Makovsky, for a unique discussion based on their newest book, Be Strong and of Good Courage: How Israel's Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny. A mbassador Dennis Ross is counselor and William Dav idson D i s t i n g u i sh e d Fe l low at T h e Washington Institute for Near East Pol ic y. P r ior to ret u r n i ng to t he Institute in 2011, he served two years as special assistant to President Obama and National Security Council senior director for the Central Region, a nd a yea r as specia l adv isor to
Man of the Year
Resident Rick Whelan, pictured left, receiving the 2019 Law Enforcement Man of the Year Award from the Nassau County Police Department’s Detectives Association union president John Wighaus. Whelan, who is currently Chief of the Organized Crime & Rackets Bureau in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, has served as a state and federal prosecutor in New York for the past 30 years. The Greenwich native’s other appointments include: Deputy Attorney General for the New York Statewide Organized Crime Task Force and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. David Makovsky is the Ziegler distinguished fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Project on the Middle East Peace Process. He is also an adjunct professor in Middle East studies at Joh n s Hopk i n s Un iversit y's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). In 20132014, he worked in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of State, serving as a senior advisor to the Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations. R o s s a n d M a k o v s k y, w h o published Myths, Illusions, and Peace: Finding a New Direction for America in the Middle East in 2009, will focus their presentation on four towering
figures in Israeli history who “took great risks for an elusive peace,” and will explain why those qualities are needed in our current time. Both Ross and Makovsky are passionately com m itted to Israeli-Pa lestin ia n peace and diplomacy, and will present novel ideas that can be implemented over time to ensure separating and preserving Israel's character. This program is the f irst event in a larger speaker series hosted by Temple Sholom, and costs $18 for Temple Sholom members and $36 for guests ($36 for all attendees at the door) to attend. The series – which has been generously sponsored by an anonymous donor – will look to offer a broad range of relevant and exciting topics of interest to many diverse
demog raphic g roups, including a family-oriented program and possible celebrity speaker in the near future. “We are grateful to our donor who saw fit to sponsor the launch of this new speaker series,” said Alexandra Hochman, Temple Sholom’s President. “They believe that if we have an array of interesting annual speakers that Temple Sholom will become a destination of culture and education locally. We also hope that as these pr o g ra m s g a i n moment u m , t hat other donors might be interested in partnering with us to expand the scope and scale." To purchase tickets in advance for Ross and Makovsky’s conversation, c a l l 2 0 3 - 8 69-7 191 or v i sit w w w. templesholom.com.
Walk, Reception, Book Talk The community is invited to join Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) Saturday, November 2, 2019, for an educational evening with Dr. Robert M. Thorson, celebrated professor and author, who will present “If Greenwich Walls Could Talk: The Fascinating History of Connecticut Stone Walls.” Dr. Thorson is a professor of geology at the University of Connecticut, and an award-winning author, scientist, and journalist. Dr. Thorson — known to colleagues and friends as “Thor” — became interested in stone walls after moving his family from Alaska to Connecticut in 1984. What began as a hobby, led to writing two books on the subject, Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History of New England’s Stone Walls, and Exploring Stone Walls and Stone by Stone, which was awarded the 2003 Connecticut Book Award for nonfiction. Today, Dr. Thorson works to promote a scientific understanding of the walls and advocate for their protection as cultural and ecological resources. “Stone walls are part of Greenwich’s agrarian past, and are present throughout many of GLT’s preserves,” noted GLT
Executive Director, Will Kies. “It is our mission to protect and care for the land and open space, as well as the ecological integrity, historic character, and scenic beauty of our community.” Dr. Thorson also co-authored an awardwinning children’s book with his wife Kristine, Stone Wall Secrets, which explores what the rocks in old stone walls tell us about the earth’s history. The book was honored as a Smithsonian Notable Book for children. Together, they also founded the Stone Wall Initiative, an online resource designed to enhance rural New England’s sense of place by focusing public attention on its iconic signature landform, the historic fieldstone wall. https://stonewall.uconn.edu/ “If Greenwich Walls Could Talk” kicks off with a nature walk at 4 pm, led by Dr. Thorson, through the 350+ acre Westfall and Babcock Preserves on North Street. He will discuss how the stones were stacked to delineate fields from the forest, their geological history and more. Dr. Thorson will present his talk at 6 pm, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Attendees may participate in only the nature walk or cocktail reception, or the
entire program. To sign up, visit https:// gltrust.org/program/if-greenwich-wallscould-talk/. The mission of Greenwich Land Trust is to conserve open space, connect our community with the natural world, a nd inspire the nex t generation of conservationists. Learn more at https:// gltrust.org.
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Florence DeCaro
Florence R. DeCaro, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20. Born to James and Lorenza DeCaro on May 23, 1932, Florence graduated Greenwich High School in 1950 and went on to spend her career working for the New York Telephone Company. She retired in 1985 in Computer Support, being one of the first people to work in that Department. She then volunteered at St. Catherine’s rectory and the Red Cross. She loved to read and spent many days in the Old Greenwich library reading room. Florence also played in a woman’s golf league. She was also a diehard Met’s fan, though her favorite team was the Yukon Woman’s Huskies. Florence was a breast cancer survivor and spent time at the Greenwich WYMCA swimming with her Encore group. She made friends every where she went. Florence loved her fa m i ly a nd was especially close to her nieces and nephew, Barbara Cerulli, Joseph DeCaro, and Mary Sliwinski who affectionately referred to her as ‘Great-Aunt Flo’ and she always treated them as if they were her own children. Later in life Florence became a devoted caregiver to her parents and her brother James. She is survived by her loving sister Nicolletta Craig of Florida. She was predeceased by her brothers Joseph, Ralph, James and sisters Marie DeCaro Burriesci and nephew Charles Burriesci. To honor her life, a gathering will be held Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the VFW 37 Riverside Ln. Riverside, CT 06879 or to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Ave. Riverside, CT 06878.
Peter Fraser
Obituaries
resident on Vieques and a good friend to all who knew him. Before settling in Vieques, Peter lived and spent time in Greenwich, CT, Vermont, Rhode Island, Arizona, and Florida. Peter is sur vived by his brother Power, sister-in-law Liz, nephews Daniel, Sam, Zac, niece Brynn and many cousins in New England and California. He was predeceased by mother Arleen, father Power and sister Jamie. Friends and family may v isit on Sunday Oct. 27 from 5-8 p.m. at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. A Memorial Celebration for Peter will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home followed by a burial at Putnam Cemetery, 35 Parsonage Rd., Greenwich. In lieu of f lowers, donations can be made to the Vieques Island Animal Sanctuary, Inc. (viequesanimalsanctuary. org) or the Vieques Humane Society (viequeshumanesociety.org).
Margaret McCullough Margaret Hammons McCullough died peacefully at home on Oct. 4. Peggy was born in Portland, ME on Dec. 7, 1921. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Robert W. McCullough, Peggy was the loving and cherished mother of Constance LindsayStewart of Redding, CT, Sandra Margaret McCullough of R iverside, CT, D. Scott McCullough (Kathy) of Boothbay Harbor, ME, Linda Anne McCullough of Riverside, CT, her sister Barbara (Peter) Minderman and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her precious son-in-law Michael Charles Lindsay Stewart. Born in Maine, she graduated from The Madeira School in Greenway, Va. and attended Bryn Mawr College until the outbreak of WWII. Peggy met Bob when they were 12 and 14. She was a lifetime crew for him in their racing sailing lives as well as provisioner first class for many overnight and long distance races. Peggy was a Directress of the Christ Church Greenwich Alter Guild and a member for many years as well as driving for Meals on Wheels. She was a voracious reader, enjoyed visiting her beloved Maine Britain and cooking delicious meals for her family, friends and crew members. Peggy was devoted to her long succession of handsome Scottish Terriers, Duncan, Angus, MacDuff, Jock and lastly MacDougal, aka Mac, who is now holding down the fort. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave. Greenwich. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, one may donate to the Christ Church Alter Guild or to Guiding Eyes for the Blind at guidingeyes.org
Raymond Booker, Jr.
Peter Welsh Fraser died in his home in Vieques, Puerto Rico on Sept. 15, 2019. Peter was born on Dec. 15, 1957 in Greenwich, CT and lived there for a good portion of his life. He moved to Vieques in 2015 and fell in love with the island and its people. During his time in Vieques, he owned and operated Petie's New York Deli, survived Hurricane Maria, cleaned swimming pools and spent his time with his friends and his beloved dog, Missy. His refreshing, upbeat, friendly, kind, generous personality made him a beloved
Raymond Booker Jr. (Phil) was born in Greenwich, CT on Feb. 27, 1932 and died on Oct. 11, 2019. Phil was born in Greenw ich, CT and raised in Stamford, CT, the son of Raymond P. Booker and Alice (Robertson) Booker. He attended Stamford High School, graduating in 1951, and graduated from the University of Connecticut, Class of 1955. At UConn he played on the football team and was a member of the track team. He was a graduate of the R. O. T. C. program and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army Reserves. While at UConn he met his wife, Nancy Albro, and they married on April 7, 1956 at the Mystic Congregational Church. They were happily married for 58 years, until her passing in March of 2015. Phil was employed at the Mystic Communit y Center Director f rom Novem b er 195 6 u nt i l Novem b er of 1957. He was then appointed as the f irst full time Recreation Director for the City of Norwich, a position he held until November of 1967. After leaving Norwich, he was the first full time Night Manager at the University of Connecticut Student Union. He remained with the UConn through June of 1994, retiring as an Associate Director after thoroughly enjoying 26 years of changing times at UConn. Phil served in the Army Reserves for 21 years, retiring with the rank of Major. He was also a member of Park Congregational Church since his arrival in Norwich, and he served there on many boards and committees. He loved working with his hands and building things, including the family's lake cottage and beautiful stone walls. He was a dedicated fan of all sports, but especially UConn sports. He enjoyed the opportunity to tour the UConn football facility and to meet the young players as a former team member. He is survived by a daughter, Jane Booker and her husband Dean Berke of Middletown, a son, Raymond Booker (Randy) of Norwich, a daughter, Melissa Booker and her husband Dave Huey, and a beloved granddaughter, Casey Huey, all of Imperial Beach, CA. He is also survived by his sisters Sally D'Amato of Cheshire, Leslie Allaire of Shelton and by a beloved niece and several nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Scott Booker, in December of 1970 and by his wife Nancy in 2015. The family will gather privately to mourn his passing.
Ernest Banker
American Machinery & Foundry where he was a Vice President and acquired the CPA certificate. Ernest enjoyed spending time with his family, which included boating and fishing on Long Island Sound. He was Treasurer of the Byram Shore Boat Club for many years and, in his retirement, played the piano at RMA meetings. He was also an avid gardener. His vegetable garden and fruit trees in the backyard of his Byram Shore home would always yield a bountiful harvest which was enjoyed each summer by family and friends. In addition to his loving wife, Ernest was predeceased by his two stepbrothers: Franklin of Bedford, VA and Stanley of Houston, TX; stepsister Adelaide Ogle of Coco Beach, FL; brother George of Gastonia, NC and sister Grace Armbruster of Greenwich. Ernest is survived by three children: Kathryn Wentworth and her husband Bruce of Allentown, PA; Kimberly Sitarz and her husband Paul of Greenwich; Ernest Banker Jr. and his wife Janet of Greenwich; eight grandchildren: Bruce and Colin Wentworth, John, Kathryn, and Kristin Sitarz, Sarah, Brittany, and Emma Banker; one great-grandchild: Bruce Wentworth IV, and numerous nieces and nephews. The fa m i ly wou ld l i ke to t ha n k Ernest's physician, Dr. Francis Walsh, for his compassionate, excellent care, as well as his many caregivers, nurses, and therapists. For funeral arrangements, please call Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home at 203-327-1313. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Esther Banker Memorial Children's Fund, c/o The Friends of the Byram Shubert Library, 29 Mead Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.
Virginia Pagnani
Virginia M. Pagnani passed away peacefully on Oct. 20. She was born in Boston, Mass. to Philip and Madeleine Riley. Virginia attended college at Saint Mary's in Winona, Minn. She raised her four children in Greenwich where she loved volunteering at the Clothing Nook at Brunswick School, and where she headed the PTA at North Street School. She was an adventurer by nature, loving to explore the world and wanting h e r c h i l d r e n to s h a r e t h o s e s a m e experiences. They visited Russia during the Cold War and traveled extensively throughout Europe and visited Bermuda during Spring Breaks and summered in Chatham on Cape Cod. To Virginia, her family mattered most in her life and spending quality time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her great joy. Virginia was a lifelong student of the world, whether reading, traveling, enjoying the ballet, or the museums. She had an extremely strong faith and love of God. Virginia was also civic minded and for many years a member of the Greenwich RTM. Affectionately known as Ginger to her many friends and to all who knew her and loved her, she will be truly missed. She is survived by her children: Pamela, Allyson (Christopher) Martin, R i c k (A my) a n d K e it h ( K at y); h e r grandchildren: Jennie (Mark DiFiore), Charlie, Mackenzie, Sloan, Aidan, Colin, Eli, Kiernan, Keith, Jr., Kristy and Kyle; and her great-grandchildren: Charlotte and Leigh, and her sister, Joan Moran and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 24 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Greenwich. Interment will be private. In lieu of f lowers, please send donations to the Inner City Foundation for Charity and Education, 238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606.
Ernest Alfred Banker, 95, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, entered into heaven on Oct. 13, 2019. He was the son of Grace May Tween Banker and Franklin Allen Banker. Ernest was predeceased by his devoted wife of 56 years, Esther Bartos Banker, in 2010. Ernest graduated from Greenwich High School, Class of 1942, where he was Valedictorian and a member of the National Honor Society. During high school, he served as Assistant Organist of Christ Episcopal Church, Greenwich. A s a f reshman at the Universit y of Connecticut, Ernest served as University O r g a n i s t of Stor r s Con g r e g at ion a l Church and sang in the University choir. Ernest 's college career continued as a composite of World War II programs and University programs. Because of his exemplary academic record at the University of Connecticut, Ernest was assigned to Navy V-12 at Middlebury College. After completing three terms at Middlebury, he was appointed to the Navy Supply Corps Mid-Shipment Off icers Program at Harvard Business School. Upon commencement, Ernest served one year "with the f leet" as Supply and Disbursing Officer of the Destroyer USS Selfridge DD 357, followed by Supply George D'Angelo Off icer of the USS Marlboro APB 38, which he decommissioned in Green Cove Springs, FL. At Guantanamo Naval Base, Ernest was Organist of the Base Chapel and played for upwards of 2,000 sailors. Released to inactive duty in 1946, Ernest applied and was admitted to the Harvard Business School where he earned an MBA in 1947. During his tenure, he worked on a Navy Supply Contract which resulted in his promotion to Lieutenant Secondin-Command in the US Naval Reserve. He was the first graduate from Harvard to receive an MBA without completing an undergraduate degree beforehand. Ernest worked at American Home Products Corporation for 23 years where he retired as Assistant Treasurer in 1993. George Frank D'Angelo of Cos Cob, He began his business career at General CT and Siesta Key, FL, loving Husband, Aniline & Film Corp., followed by Price Family Man, accomplished Rock Star, Waterhouse, Cresap, McCormick and Businessman, Traveler, and self less Paget Management Consultants, and member of our community, died Oct. 11,
2019. George was born Nov. 19, 1947 in the Bronx, NY to Fabrizio and Olga D'Angelo where h is lov ing fa m ily life (sister Roseann), childhood and the streets helped shape the man he became. His love of music and singing on the street corners drove him to create multiple bands that thrived in the New York night club scene including Essence, The Essentials and The DelStars with local hit, "How I love to hustle", a title which foreshadows how he lived his life. He grinded it out, working in banking by day and playing in night clubs at night all while starting a family with his beautiful and tolerant wife of 51 years, Dahlia. He moved his family to Greenwich in search of a better life for his family. It was here where opportunities would grow thanks to his selflessness in lending to those who had a dream and who he saw good in. He was an active member of the Cos Cob community and a vocal leader in saving Cos Cob School. In 1986, he left banking and opened Acura of Westchester, one of the 1st Acura dealers to open in the country. All aspects of Acura would become his professional life as he took an active role in just about ever y national committee he could, including his three terms as President of the National Dealer Advisory Board and led Acura of Westchester as the top volume dealer in the country over the past 33 years. He's been described by his peers as "Mr. Acura, a true Legend", "a great dealer, leader, competitor and friend", "an auto industry pioneer" and "in the Acura Hall of fame, a first ballot original charter member" and those who he mentored as a "father figure", "truly one of a kind, so positive and so caring" and "one who meant so much to so many". He was proud to be joined by his loving son, George Jr. who he mentored in business and life and together would continue to build the family legacy by opening Subaru Stamford and Kia of Stamford. His professional life would be bookended as a founding partner and Chairman of The First Bank of Greenwich where his banking background, business savvy and street smarts have helped the bank thrive. Although, he worked up until his death, George knew how to stop and smell the roses by traveling and spending time with Dahlia in their beloved Siesta Key. Their epic trips were the envy of all and had seen parts of the world only most would dream of. He loved his daughter and first born, Lisa Marie more than anything in this world. He loved his son George and grandchildren, Derek and Jake more than anything. He loved his wonderful Sister, Roseann and her beautiful family more than anything. He loved his Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Niece, Nephews and close friends more than anything. George left an indelible mark on our family, the communities he lived/worked in and the lives he touched and will be sorely missed by all. A Funeral Mass was held at Saint Catherine of Siena in Riverside on Oct. 24. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House: RMHC. ORG He is survived by his loving Wife of fifty-one years, Dahlia, Son George (Kerry), grandchildren, Derek and Jake.
Dorothy Farrell Long time Greenwich resident Dorothy (Dot) Farrell left this life peacefully on Sept. 11, 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 49 years James J. Farrell and survived by her three children, Tom Farrell of Williamsburg, VA, Lynn Farrell of Scottsdale, AZ and Nancy Farrell of New York, NY. Originally from Hazleton, PA. Dorothy moved to Washington, DC to attend George Washington University. While in DC she supported the war effort by work ing for the Board of Economic Warfare and volunteering as a Red Cross Nurse's Aid. Dorothy left Washington, DC when she was accepte d to t he A mer ic a n Airlines Stewardess School in Dallas, TX. While with American Airlines, Dorothy was based in New York and Los Angeles. A weather delay at Chicago's Midway Airport resulted in her meeting her future husband who was a pilot for American at the time. Mrs. Farrell was a member of the International Kiwi Club, a charitable organization established by former American Airlines flight attendants. After raising her three children Dorothy became a realtor in Greenwich with Sammis & Chasdey and William Pitt until retirement and moving to Arizona. Mrs. Farrell was laid to rest beside her husband James in St. Mary Cemetery in Greenwich in a private ceremony on Sept. 20, 2019.
Charlotte Maze Charlotte was born on Aug. 19, 1929 and passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019.
Edmond Collins Edmond was born on Feb. 23, 1923 and passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019.
Faith
On Faith Feature
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Love Languages
By Marek P. Zabriskie
organized the pantry and together we cleaned the refrigerator. I had hosted many events at the Rectory, and there was a lot to clean up. Having the pantry cleaned up is an enduring gift. Each time I open the door, I think of my wife and her k ind deed, her act of service, her gesture of love. It made me t h i n k of Ga r y C h a p m a n ’s b o o k F i v e L o v e Languages. Chapman describes five key ways that people give and experience love:
My wife, Mims, and I have a com mut i ng ma r r iage . She practices law in Philadelphia, while I lead Christ Church Greenwich. Each month, I drive to Philadelphia with our Pembroke Welsh Corgi to see her, and she in turn takes the train to Greenwich to see us. It’s not ideal, but we make it work. It’s actually made our time to g e t h e r l i k e d at i n g . We ’r e intentional about our together t i m e , a n d we t r u l y v a lu e it . We also speak most nights by telephone to catch up on each other’s day. Recently, when she was in G r e e nw ich , she cle a ne d a nd
Words of Encouragement Gift Giving Physical Touch Quality Time Acts of Service I give copies of this book as a gift to each couple with whom I do premarital counseling. Why? Because this book is practical and learning from it can save driving a marriage into a ditch. Chapman notes that when we fall in love our endorphins kick in. Chemicals change in our brain, and we fall under the spell of love. Unfortunately, the spell wears off within six to 24 months.
Once it’s worn off, we no longer see each other with gooey eyes or say, “there’s nothing about you that I would change.” In fact, we can think of lots of things that we would change. While the spell is on, everything that our beloved or we do seems to register as love. As we feel it, and we reciprocate it. But after the spell wears off, sometimes our best intended efforts fail to register as love. Why is this? Chapman notes that we speak different languages of love. One lang uage w ill come naturally to us, whether it be gift giving, spending quality time, physical touch, words of encouragement or acts of service. It’s easiest for us to express love in the way that we personally register love. The problem is when ou r b elove d h a s a d i f fe r e nt love language. We may love giving gifts, but she prefers quality time. We may perform acts of service, but he may eq uate love w it h physical touch. When we don’t offer love in the way that our beloved registers love, it’s like depositing our work
It made me think of Gary Chapman's book Five Love Languages. I give copies to each couple with whom I do premarital counseling. check in someone else’s bank account. Eventually, when we go to check our balance expecting to find that we have deposited a lot of love in our loved one's love account, we may be shocked to discover that the account reads “zero.” Our beloved feels starved for our love. The longer this goes on, the less our beloved is willing to love us in a way that may experience it, because our beloved is feeling unloved. Yet, learning to speak our beloved’s love language can transform our marriage and our relationships. The same principal applies to friendships and parenting. Each person often needs to be loved in
a different way according to how they receive and recognizes us showing love. Some appreciate a special gift. Others appreciate quality time. Some thirst for words of encouragement. That brings me back to my wife and cleaning out the Rectory pantry and the refrigerator. I really appreciated it. When we were first married, I would not have viewed this as love. Rather, I equated love with physical touch, quality time and words of encouragement. But my w ife registers and expresses love through acts of ser vice. When we were f irst married, I of fered physical touch, quality time, words of encouragement and gifts. My hugs
and invitations to take her out for a romantic dinner on a Friday night didn’t register as love. Eventua lly, I lea r ned that picking up my wife’s dry cleaning, running by the grocery store to get something for our family for dinner and preparing some work for our taxes were ways that she actually experienced me loving her. Once I learned her love language, I could “dial in” and deliver love in a way that she experienced it. This made her more willing to love me in the ways that I registered love. I t ’s a s i m p l e , b u t h u g e l y important lesson. If we don’t learn it, we will emotionally starve those who we truly long to love and whose love we long to receive. A clean pantry and refrigerator. I’m grateful. My wife loves me. I look forward to returning the favor with some acts of service that convey love to her. It may not be my natural love language, but it’s hers, and I slowly learning to speak her love language more fluently. The 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, 10am1pm. Trunks Of Treats: Oct. 30, 8:30-9pm. 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. Yearround: Korean Mass Every Sun, 5pm. Reconciliation - Sacrament of Penance: St. Catherine (Sacristy) Sat: 3-4pm or by appt at St. Catherine or St. Agnes. Bereavement Group: every Thursday through Nov. 14, 1:30-3:30 & 7-8:30pm, free, registration required, 203-637-3661 ext. 375 or parishpartners@stcath.org. MSO Metropolitan String Orchestra: Oct. 27, 3-4pm, adults $20, free for children 17 and under, music.director@stcath.org, nextdoor.com/events/3288711 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 7:309:15. St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com
Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm. St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am. St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave. | 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org
Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction 9am. St. Paul Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, office@stpaulgreenwich.org or 203-531-8741. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm or by appointment. Centering Prayer: Oct. 30, 7-8pm. St. Paul Bereavement Group: Oct. 31, 5:30-7pm. 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. The 18th Annual Pacific House Gala honoring RHCC: Oct. 25, 6pm, Hyatt Regency Greenwich, $250, pacifichousegala. org. Oktoberfest - Round Hill Volunteer Firefighters: November 1, 8-10pm, Round Hill Community House, 397 Round Hill Rd. CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org
Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am. 'Trunk or Treeeeat!': Oct. 26, 6-8pm, $10 per family. Coffee with the Pastors: Oct. 27, 11:15am-12pm. 2019 Women’s Retreat: Nov. 2, 10am-Nov. 3, 12pm, $175, 203637-1791 x820, rosemaryl@fccog.org North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www.northgreenwichchurch.org
Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month. Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org
Family-friendly Evensong Service, Sat 5pm. Sunday Services, 8:30 & 10:30am. Theatre Games each Wed, 4:15pm. 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: Global Philanthropy Leaders: Oct. 27, 12:30pm. Christ Church Outreach Harvest Dinner: Oct. 27, 5-7pm, $10/individual & $30/family. Community Concerts of Greenwich: Oct. 28, 6:30pm. Christ Church Youth: First Friday: Nov. 1, 7pm. 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. Coat and Blanket Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor: through October. Blessing of the animals: Oct. 27, 2pm.
Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099
Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), 9:20am, register.
Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm.
Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org
Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org
Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month. Breakfast with Jill: Oct. 27, 10am-12pm, Jenny and Rick Lake's House. 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. Terrific Tots at the JCC Preschool: Oct. 28 & 30, 9:30am. Knit & Nosh: Oct. 28, 7-9pm. 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. Meet the Candidates for First Selectman of Greenwich: Oct. 25, Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:30pm, light oneg, 7:30 with a facilitated Q&A session. Social Action: Midnight Run to NYC: Oct. 26, 6:30pm. "Be Strong and of Good Courage: A Conversation with Dennis Ross and David Makovsky": Nov. 3, 7pm, $36. 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
St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org
Worship & Sunday School: 10am. Theology on Tap: Oct. 28, 7-9pm, Little Pub, 531 E. Putnam Ave., officedhumc@gmail.com
JEWISH
First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com
Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and childcare offered during 10am service.
Sun 10:30am with childcare.
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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.
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. Mission Celebration: Oct. 26, 5-8pm. 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. We Want More Retreat: Oct. 25-26, Bridgeport, $250, with partial scholarships available upon request. PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org
Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s Mini-Chapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. 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. Mike Cain Preaching: Oct. 27. Woman of Grace: Oct. 28. 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. Community Bible Study: Oct. 29, 9:30-11:30am.
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REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD
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REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD MASTHEAD
Deborah Ference-Gray
DASHBOARD EDITOR
Mark Pruner | Mark@GreenwichStreets.com | mark@bhhsne.com
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Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866
Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866
Address
Original List
List Price
Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres
SqFt
Address
List Price
Price/SqFt
SqFt
1465 Putnam Avenue 508 4 Rockland Place 99 Loughlin Avenue 31 Mallard Drive 89 Lower Cross Road 340 Old Church Road 215 Riverside Avenue 50 Bedford Road 8 Hunter Street 138 Pecksland Road 50 Connecticut Avenue
$333,000 $995,000 $1,199,000 $1,150,000 $1,795,000 $2,750,000 $2,295,000 $2,100,000 $2,295,000 $5,995,000 $4,875,000
$333,000 $995,000 $1,075,000 $1,100,000 $1,795,000 $2,250,000 $2,180,250 $2,100,000 $2,275,000 $4,995,000 $4,875,000
$322,500 $952,000 $1,001,000 $1,005,000 $1,600,000 $1,900,000 $1,940,000 $2,000,000 $2,100,000 $4,265,000 $4,800,000
666 1,835 2,264 1,934 2,528 6,198 4,000 4,672 5,116 6,619 5,049
5 Putnam Hill 4J 49 Water Street 1L 51 Forest Avenue 87 22 Beech Street 1 Putnam Hill 3b 4 Seitz Lane 106 Putnam Park 106 5 Glen Street 105 40 Maplewood Drive 33 Ridge Street 40 Indian Field Road 330 Cognewaugh Road 2 Nassau Place 2 8 Sunshine Avenue 18 Terrace Avenue 59 Stanwich Road 339 Stanwich Road 8 Sound Beach Ave, Ext 1 8 Sound Beach Ave, Ext 2 8 Sound Beach Ave, Ext 3 55 Church Street A 8 Sound Beach Ave, Ext 4 6 Meadow Drive 480 Cognewaugh Road 215 Shore Road 15 Wyckham Hill Lane 7 Grimes Road 30 Will Merry Lane 271 Valley Road 39 Perkins Road 151 Park Avenue 849 Lake Avenue
$375,000 $390,000 $549,000 $649,900 $675,000 $695,000 $725,000 $865,000 $869,000 $885,000 $899,000 $925,000 $1,079,000 $1,099,000 $1,299,000 $1,395,000 $1,599,000 $1,695,000 $1,695,000 $1,695,000 $1,699,000 $1,735,000 $2,600,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,995,000 $3,150,000 $3,295,000 $3,395,000 $3,395,000 $3,875,000 $4,695,000
$381 $460 $580 $424 $675 $460
985 848 947 1,532 1,000 1,512
$334 $443 $563 $432 $558 $473 $372 $660 $590 $377 $481 $481 $481 $632 $492 $591 $505 $748 $505 $913 $488 $572 $458 $714 $899
2,592 1,962 1,571 2,083 1,658 2,283 2,958 1,968 2,365 4,244 3,525 3,525 3,525 2,689 3,525 4,397 5,444 3,676 5,928 3,449 6,757 5,932 7,416 5,427 5,221
67 28 181 171 142 345 706 127 171 302 11
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1 1 2 2 3 6 4 3 4 6 5
0 0.17 0.19 0.3 4.04 1.55 0.29 2.5 0.46 2.55 0.14
FEATURED OPEN HOUSES
Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092
Address 2 Cos Cob Avenue #R RENTAL 16 Tod Lane RENTAL 111 Mason Street #2a RENTAL 49 Morningside Drive RENTAL 183 N Maple Avenue RENTAL 849 Lake Avenue RENTAL 36 Putnam Park #36 81 Putnam Park #81 19 Le Grande Avenue #18 302 River West 7 Upland Street East 193 Hamilton Avenue #10 106 Putnam Park #106 25 W Elm Street #52 10 Fairfield Avenue #A 2 Cos Cob Avenue #R 18 Spezzano Drive 5 Grove Street 33 Ridge Street 500 River Road #17 360 Cognewaugh Road 56 Summit Road 51 Forest Avenue #36 313 W Lyon Farm Drive #313 22 Jeffrey Road 73 Weaver Street #15 31 Hawthorne Street North 4 Shelter Drive 1 Mansion Place 40 Crescent Road 14 Rockview Drive 76 Circle Drive 5 Shady Brook Lane 60 Lockwood Lane 218 Valley Road 8 N Sound Beach Ave Ext #1 8 Watch Tower Lane 16 Tod Lane 77 Indian Harbor Drive #A 99 Porchuck Road 12 Bailiwick Road 1361 King Street 40 Hearthstone Drive 233 Milbank Avenue #3 1 Ford Lane 49 Lockwood Lane 183 N Maple Avenue 21 Londonderry Drive 100 Cat Rock Road 900 Lake Avenue 82 Lockwood Road 591 Lake Avenue 6 Meadow Drive 4 Laurel Lane Spur 42 Winding Lane 15 Mountain Laurel Drive 282 Taconic Road 52 Ridgeview Avenue 141 Milbank Avenue West 141 Milbank Avenue 95 Indian Head Road 41 Overlook Drive 172 Milbank Avenue E 16 Normandy Lane 483 Round Hill Road 33 Willowmere Circle 234 Riverside Avenue 849 Lake Avenue
Area Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwih Cos Cob Riverside Cos Cob Cos Cob Cos Cob Cos Cob Riverside Old Greenwih Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwih Riverside Cos Cob Riverside Old Greenwih Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Old Greenwih Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Riverside Riverside Greenwich
Price $4,400 $8,250 $9,500 $11,000 $11,500 $20,000 $310,000 $379,900 $625,000 $685,000 $699,000 $699,999 $725,000 $725,000 $749,000 $749,000 $775,000 $799,000 $885,000 $999,000 $1,019,000 $1,095,000 $1,100,000 $1,250,000 $1,295,000 $1,295,000 $1,345,000 $1,345,000 $1,395,000 $1,397,000 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $1,595,000 $1,598,000 $1,690,000 $1,695,000 $1,749,000 $1,849,000 $1,880,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,925,000 $1,975,000 $1,995,000 $2,087,500 $2,195,000 $2,250,000 $2,350,000 $2,445,000 $2,475,000 $2,495,000 $2,495,000 $2,600,000 $2,695,000 $2,695,000 $2,950,000 $2,950,000 $3,199,000 $3,275,000 $3,375,000 $3,495,000 $3,500,000 $3,595,000 $3,750,000 $3,995,000 $4,225,000 $4,495,000 $4,695,000
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South of Post Road Byram Old Greenwich Byram South of Post Road Cos Cob South of Post Road South of Post Road Cos Cob Cos Cob South of Post Road Cos Cob Cos Cob Riverside Riverside South Parkway South Parkway Riverside Riverside Riverside South Parkway Riverside South Parkway Cos Cob South of Post Road North Parkway Old Greenwich South Parkway Cos Cob South Parkway South Parkway North Parkway
Real Estate Column
Get Your Credit Ready
By Cheryl MacCluskey Credit is everywhere! Credit scores have become part of our lives. Like it or not they seem to be here to stay. We need to care and protect them. We can’t seem to move without someone wanting to pull our credit report. Since your credit is defined by how you’ve paid (or not paid) your bills in the past, many businesses, landlords, mortgage lenders, utility providers, and even employers use your credit to predict your future financial responsibility. Anytime you need to borrow money, even services, your credit is called i nto q ue st ion . Th i s i s why maintaining a healthy credit is so important for any future purchases especially a new home. How much will you pay: The question all mortgage lenders ask is “is t h is cl ient cred it worthy, will this person default on their mortgage?” If you are not credit worthy a mortgage lender will consider it risky to give you a mortgage loan. Your credit can be the differentiating factor that determines whether you get approved for a mortgage because most borrowers would be hesitant to lend money to those with bad credit scores. Most banks require at least a 680 to get approved for a mortgage, FHA and CHFA will go lower. To be on the safe side a credit score above 720 will show you are creditworthy. If you credit score falls below 640, it doesn’t mean you can’t get approved for a mortgage, but
it does mean you’ll have to seek out alternative lenders. Which means you will probably end up paying more in interest too. SIX TIPS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT Balance your Credit: I f y o u ’r e a l r e a d y i n d e b t , increasing your credit limit might seem like a bad idea, but it can do the opposite and actually be a really smart move. When it comes to your credit score, a good rule of thumb is to keep your balance below 30% of your total credit available. If you only have one credit card that is almost maxed out, opening another credit card with higher limit and transferring 50% of the balance to the new card, this can help bring down your total balance on the maxed out card. Pay Bills on Time: This is the easiest way to maintain good credit, but you would be surprised at how many people fail to pay their bills on time. If you sign up for e-billing but never check your email, see if your service provider offers phone or email notifications. If you maintain a balance in your checking account, setting up automatic bill will insure you will never miss a payment. Paying in full is another way to improve your score. Clearing your debt is a great way to boost your score without having to deal with annoying interest payments. Use you r Cred it Ca rd More Frequently: If you have no credit, you have bad credit. Building your credit history by getting a credit card with a small limit. Then, make small purchases and pay them off r ig ht away. Th is w i l l show lenders you can take on and pay back credit easily. Make an Agreement with Collectors: If any of your bills have gone to collections, the d a m a ge u n for t u n ate l y h a s already been done. This doesn’t mean you are destined to have bad credit. As you pay your bills,
send a note to the collection agency or the company that sent it to collections and see if you can get them to remove the notation from your credit report or have it marked as paid as agreed. Find and Dispute Errors: There are times that your bad credit rating is a result of a bank ing error or the credit card companies. Having a late pay ment can result in your score going down by 100 points. If your score is a mistake of either a bank or credit card compa ny, not i f y t hem by a letter detailing the mistake and asking them to correct it. Notify the Credit Bureaus and open a dispute. Once a dispute is claimed it can take up to a month to be resolved. Ot her mont h ly bi l ls: It might be somewhat shocking to learn that credit is needed to establish utility service. This applies to most utility service, cable, telephone, water, and even your cell phone. S u m m a r y : Yo u r c r e d i t report and scores can affect your ability to get a loan, rent an apartment, or even qualify for a job. A credit report shows your bill payment history, current debt, and other financial info. Companies and lenders use your credit report to calculate your credit score, a number usually between 300 and 850. If you have many late payments or collections it might be wise to put off applying for a mortgage u nt i l you have had t i me to clean up the late payments and collections. Take the time to get your report healthy and then apply for a mortgage. It will be worth the trouble in the end with a lower interest rate! Cheryl MacCluskey is a Senior Loan Officer at Fairfield County Bank with 25 years of Real Estate and Mortgage experience. She c a n be re ac h e d at 2 03-5 36 1 297 or cher yl .maccluskey@ fairfieldcountybank.com
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Estate Jewelry Auction
Time Out
Fall …into Bourbon, an American Spirit
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By Jeb Fiorita & Peter Olson When we think of Fall, specifically October, thoughts of turning colors, cool air, football and backyard f ires may enter our mind. But lets add one more thought…enjoying those things with an American invention that has grown in popularity over the years. And that is Bourbon. Bourbon is America’s only native spirit, declared by Congress in 1964. A few fun facts to k ick of f this article…In the 1780’s Thomas Jefferson gave Kentucky farmers 60 acres to grow crops of “native origins” in what is Bourbon County. The county was named in honor of the French for their contribution during the Revolutionary War. If you guessed that the crop was corn or grain, you would be correct. Today, Bourbon is an $8.6 BILLION industry. Kentucky holds the key to the Bourbon industry. There are over 7 million barrels currently aging in Kentucky today. That represents 2 barrels for each resident of the state. In 2017 Kentucky exported $425 million in Bourbon outside of the state. In 2020 more than 24,000 people will owe their livelihood to the distilling industry with an annual payroll of $1.2 Billion and $10 Billion in economic output. Kentucky’s contribution to the state’s property tax bill is $14 million annually. While the specific origins of Bourbon are sketchy…one fact that is agreed upon is pointing to the great state of Kentucky as the birthplace of what we know today as Bourbon. The first commercial distillery was opened by Evan Williams in 1783 on the banks of the Ohio river in Louisville and is still in operation today. The oldest whiskey family (The Samuel’s) produces Bourbon under a name most if not all of us who enjoy it will recognize… Maker’s Mark, which today is led by the Great Great Grandson of the Founder. The distillery for Makers Mark is located at Samuels Depot, Kentucky. Many bourbons we
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enjoy today make their home in Kentucky…Elijah Craig, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace to name a few. How many distilleries are there? In Kentucky alone there are 68 distilleries…up form 8 only a decade ago. You may be thinking that there are more than 68 brands of Bourbons. And you are right. Some distilleries produce different brands. Let’s look at our favorite “go to”
The more corn used, the sweeter the taste. Bourbon must also be aged in charred white oak barrels. And each barrel can only be used once. It is the aging in barrels that gives bourbon its taste. And it must be aged in barrels for two years in order to be called Straight Bourbon. Bourbon is also boittled between 80 and 160 proof. Kentucky is not the only hone to Bourbon. What about our home state of Connecticut? Yes, we do have a number of distilleries here. One that comes to mind, which is simply delicious is Litchfield Straight Bourbon, distilled in Litchf ield Connecticut by the Baker Brothers. Our local neighbor, New York also produces some f ine Bourbon, Taconic Distillery and Hudson Baby Distillery (you guessed it, all on my bar home) are excellent examples. If you like Bourbon and are already a fan, great. If you have not tried it and don’t know what to get or what to spend, here are some thoughts. And this is based solely on personal preferences. For me, even though there is a chill in the air, I enjoy a glass of Bourbon on the rocks. Typically, measuring two fingers with just enough to cover the ice. There are many tastes (again based on the aging) that appeal to me. What does a bottle cost? Well, there is a great bottle in every price range. I tend to enjoy Bulleit Bourbon (also on my bar)
While the specific origins of Bourbon are sketchy…one fact that is agreed upon is pointing to the great state of Kentucky as the birthplace of what we know today as Bourbon. Bourbon…Buffalo Trace. This is a Bourbon that no home beverage center should be without. But within the Buffalo Trace family, there are multiple Bourbons, the most iconic and difficult to find is Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve, named after the founder of the distillery Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. Other easier to find brands include Eagle Rare (also on my bar), Blanton’s (yup, that’s there too) as well as 15 other Bourbon’ s in their portfolio. What is Bourbon? And how did it get its name? Bourbon is an American type of Whiskey. The name Bourbon was first introduced in the 1850’s. Prior to that it was called Whiskey. And it so happens that there is a Bourbon County in Kentucky, as previously mentioned. Originally Bourbon County was compr is e d of 14 mo der n day counties. Today 95% of the Bourbon produced is done so in Kentucky. So back to the first question…what is Bourbon? The creation or distilling of this spirit is what is different and a little more complex. What it boils down to is how much corn/corn mash is used and the aging process. Bourbon, by definition, is produced with a minimum of 51% corn mash. Today, most distillers are using close to 75% corn. Corn is sweet.
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at the lower price range at $28.00. For a few dollars more I go up to Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare. If I really want to treat myself there is Blanton’s, around $50 -$52 a bottle. I have to be honest here…I have not come across a Bourbon I have not liked. And like Wine, it is all about what you like and not what you spend. There are over a hundred brands of Bourbon at various prices. They are crisp and refreshing, fun to sip and have an interesting history and compelling heritage. A t Va l ’s i n P u t n a m a n d Glennville, we are here to help you with your selection. Check out our website for tastings and special events. And as always, if you purchase a bottle that you do not like, bring it back and we would be happy to exchange for something that you do. We have been a part of the Greenwich Community since 1957 and look forward to assisting you with all of your wine, cocktail and spirits needs. Please look to next months article on what to serve on your Thanksgiving table! Jeb Fiorita is the owner of Val's Putnam Wines & Liquors with locations in Greenwich and Glennville. Peter Olson is a lover of bourbons, fine wines and spirits.
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