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COVID-19 Update “We’re seeing a downward trend, not just here but all around the country,” First Selectman Fred Camillo said on Wednesday. “It’s a good sign that we can beat this thing, and it will start to extinguish itself.”

As of Tuesday, less than ten percent or approximately 5,800 cases have been identified among town residents since March 2020, Camillo said.

At Greenwich Hospital there are five patients who have tested positive as of Wednesday according to Dana Marnane, vice president of public relations for Greenwich Hospital.

Proposal to End Masks in Schools Will Come Before the RTM The Representative Town Meeting will take up a petition proposal to call on the town to end mask mandates for children in public and private schools.

The earliest the proposal can be on the agenda is the December 13 RTM meeting.

The proposal seeks local control over the policy. The paperwork needed to add the item to the RTM agenda has been signed by more than enough town residents

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Evan Osnos, with the New Yorker spoke at the Greenwich Library on his book “Wildland: The Making of America’s Fury.” Osnos is pictured above with his former Greenwich High School teacher Esther Bushell. See the full story from Anne W. Semmes on page 9.

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BET's Budget Committee Unanimous The BET's budget guidelines will be the framework for the proposed 2022-23 municipal budget, which the first selectman will offer early next year.

The guidelines call for a $463 million municipal 2022-23 budget, an increase from the $448.5 million in the town’s current 2021-22 budget, as well as $70 million for a proposed capital project budget.

The BET, which is an all volunteer elected body, has six members from each party. Leadership positions are set by which party receives the highest number of votes combined.

The Budget Committee Chair, Leslie Tarkington, said the guidelines represented a great deal of work by everyone on the committee and a lot of compromise.

“There has been compromise by all involved. … This is a budget that tries to balance the needs of all."

Tarkington went on to say, “Each member of the Budget Committee has strong opinions about what will be best for the Town and its residents. The FY23 Guidelines reflect the collective estimate of revenues and expenses. I am proud and grateful that the four Budget Committee members came together collaboratively to unanimously approve the FY23 Budget Guidelines.

The decisions we have made, to support our schools and services, improve our buildings and infrastructure, and build up our Town's financial reserve, will continue to enhance our Town's status as the premier community in Connecticut.”

Last Saturday, several dozen premiere U.S. and international world-level equestrians convened at the Greenwich Polo Club to face off against one another at the inaugural CSI Equestrian presented by Showplus® competition that featured prizes totaling nearly 250 thousand dollars. See sports page for the full story by Liz Leamy. page 15.

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By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Resentment is a blin k ing yellow lig ht that indicates a change is needed. When we feel resentful, either someone is pushing against our boundaries, or we feel e nt it l e d to s o m e t h i n g u n r e a l i s t ic , s uch a s a perfect (fill in the blank).

Pay attention to resentment: don’t wish it away. It will not disappear or evaporate. We store it in our bodies. Long-term resentment, expressed out w a r d l y, u lt i m ate l y leads to verbal or physical ex plosion s; ex pr e s s e d i n w a r d l y, i t l e a d s t o various forms of self-harm, i n c lu d i n g d e p r e s s i o n .

Do you need to clarify a boundary? Or change an entitled attitude?

Brandon and Chris had young children. Every

year they invited Brandon’s mother to visit for three weeks. Grandma tended to overrule Chris and dote on her son, and she was c r i t i c a l of t h e c o u p l e’s parenting and lifestyle. This led to Brandon and Chris fighting most nights in their bedroom. With coaching, the couple was able to set clearer boundaries with Grandma: she was to affirm both parents, support their parenting, offer no un solicited advic e , and make visits shorter. Their family and their marriage benef ited. Grandma adjusted.

G re e nwi c h re s i d e n t , Jill Woolworth is author of the book, The Waterwheel, which is available locally at Diane's Books (203-8691515) or info@dianesbooks. com) or at Amazon.

SUBMIT A CALL TO ACTION at Tuesday, Oct. 19 www.greenwichsentinel.com/call-to- 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. action/ for print next week.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, VOLUNTEER AT THE PACK-A-THON This Sunday, October 17th, immediately following the 10am worship service, join the Pack-aThon in the Parish Hall at Christ Church. The last time they did this was in the spring of 2019 and it was a blast! They packed 30,000 meals in less than two hours.

"We had f ive-year-olds and eighty-five-year-olds working side by side, entire families, singles and couples, measuring and packing healthy breakfasts for the food insecure." This Sunday, they will do it again and the meals will go to Neighbor to Neighbor and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.

The job is fairly easy and you can chat with your friends while you work. There will be music and prizes too! Sign up here for Pack-aThon 2021!

Give Blood Through the Red Cross RedCrossBlood.org Sunday, Oct. 17 7 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

Monday, Oct. 18 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

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Wednesday, Oct. 20 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Trinity Church Cos Cob, 5 River Road, Cos Cob.

Become a member of The Cos Cob Library: Go to GreenwichLibrary. org to join or follow th is lin k : https://friendscoscoblibrary.wufoo. com /for ms/z1q5r 0m n0lvc v 0h / Membership for families begins at $20.

Upcycle your Brown Bags and or Reusable shopping bags for food distribution to Community Centers Inc of Greenwich. Contact Vanessa Cardinal at (203) 869-1276 or vanessa.cardinal@ccigreenwich. org online.

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To reserve tickets ($500 each), or sponsor a first responder ticket ($250 each), or to become a sponsor, visit www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/ policemans-ball The Greenwich Police Department will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with their Policeman’s Ball on Saturday, October 16 at the Riverside Yacht Club. The event will include an Honor Guard Procession, bagpipes, awards, silent and live auctions, and live music. All proceeds f r om t he event w i l l go towa r d s the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.

This local non-profit artisan gift shop is celebrating 120 years in Greenwich.

This year, The Greenwich Exchange on Sherwood Place, i s c e l e b r a t i n g 1 2 0 ye a r s o f continuous service. They invite you to join them from 12-5pm on October 21, under a tent in their private courtyard garden at 28 Sherwood Place to celebrate this tremendous achievement. Special SALES, prizes, refreshments, bubbly beverages and more will be available.

For those not familiar with it, The Exchange is a Gift Shop, a non-profit 501c (3) organization, run by a Volunteer Board of Directors who also volunteer year-round in our shop. Their mission is to support the art of hand crafted items and to provide a m a rket plac e for ove r 2 0 0 talented artisans and consignors who create thoughtful, modestly priced, one of a kind gifts. With few exceptions, the Greenwich Exchange has organized a holiday boutique every November since the 1940’s at the Round Hill Club.

Wo m e n ’s E x c h a n g e s r epr e s e nt one of t he olde s t continuously operating volunteer movements in the United States.

At one time, there were almost 100 across the country, each with its own personality, merchandise and location, but all with the same goals: helping others to help t hem selve s. W hen you shop at a Woman’s Exchange you are helping a consignor to achieve economic stability and an Exchange to remain a viable business outlet for consignors and selected vendors. You will also be providing a unique gift for yourself or someone else.

The Greenwich Exchange first opened in 1901 and moved to various downtown locations until 1937 when it settled in its present home at 28 Sherwood Place. In 1934, the Greenwich Exchange became one of the 6 charter members, (and the only remaining founding member) of the Federation of Women’s Exchanges which meets annually.

Delegates from coast to coast get together to share information, crafters and ideas as well as an overall sense of fellowship.

I n 1 8 3 2 , E l i z a b e t h S to t t and 16 benevolent associates started the Philadelphia Ladies Depository Association to help women of diverse backgrounds, f rom wea lthy w idows who suddenly found themselves with no family income, to poor women whose families needed the added income for food and shelter. The Association allowed these women to support themselves and their fa m i l ies by sel l i ng va lua ble possessions or arts and crafts of their own creation.

Similar shops began opening across the country at a time when there were few opportunities for women. Eventually women i n more t ha n 70 cities f rom Brooklyn to New Orleans to San Diego sold their merchandise on consignment and for a profit.

To d a y t h e r e a r e 1 6 Exchanges remaining across t he Un ited States. They not only represent local artisans but those throughout the US and from developing countries, giving them the opportunity to earn income that pays for food, education, healthcare and housing by bringing their unique handmade products and stories to customers. The proceeds from their skilled handwork can bring financial independence, peace of mind and self-esteem If you are interested i n vi s it i n g th e G r e e n wi c h Exchange, you’ll find them at 28 Sherwood Place.

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GREENWICH LIBRARIES: greenwichlibrary.org Friday, Oct. 15 9 a.m.

LifeSkills Learning. 203-6256560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 10 & 11 a.m.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime.

On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 3:45 p.m.

Outdoor World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m.

Friends Friday Films: “ In the Heights.” Berkley Theater.

Saturday, Oct. 16 10:30 a.m.

Spaghetti and Meatballs Cooking Demo with Angela. Online.

203-531-0426.

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Technology Help. Lab Learning Lab. 203-625-6560. csherman@ greenwichlibrary.org Sunday, Oct. 17 4 p.m.

Musicians from Marlboro Concert. Berkley Theater.

Monday, Oct. 18 9 a.m.

LifeSkills Learning. 203-6256560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m.

Storytime in the Courtyard.

Baxter Courtyard. 203-6227940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 4 p.m.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Graphic Design Software, But Were Afraid to Ask. Online. 203-622-7979. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org Tuesday, Oct. 19 9:15 a.m.

Baby Lapsit Storytime. Children’s Constellation Room. 203622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Spanish Storytime at Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883.

11 a.m.

Byram Shubert Library: Outdoor Storytime with Patty: Farm Animals. In front of the Library.

Ages 2 & up. 203-531-0426.

11 a.m.

Petite Concert: Live in Courtyard. Baxter Courtyard. children@greenwichlibrary.org 4 p.m.

Arduino Morse Code Decoder.

Innovation Lab. innovationlab@ greenwichlibrary.org 5 p.m.

International Book Club: “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride. Online. friends@ greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m.

Foreign Affairs Book Discussion Group: “2034: A Novel of the Next World War” by Eliot Ackerman. Online. ywang@ greenwichlibrary.org Wednesday, Oct. 20 10 a.m.

Storytime in the Courtyard.

Baxter Courtyard. 203-6227940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 a.m.

Baby Lapsit. Cos Cob Library Community Room. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 12 p.m.

Brown Bag Book Club: “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride.

Online. friends@greenwichlibrary.org 3 p.m.

Online Afternoon Story/Craft.

Ages 2 1/2 & up. 203-622-6883.

3 p.m.

Develop Your Website. Marx Family Black Box Theater. csherman@greenwichlibrary. org 7 p.m.

Literary Connections with Mark Schenker: “Anna Christie” by Eugene O’Neill Marx Family Black Box Theater. mwalsh@ greenwichlibrary.org

7 p.m.

Resume Writing For High School Students. Via Zoom. csherman@greenwichlibrary. org GREENWICH HOSPITAL: greenwichhospital.org/events 888-305-9253 Monday, Oct. 18 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Knee Replacement Education.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 11 a.m.

Webinar: Plant-Based Diets: Improve your Numbers.

1:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group.

6 p.m.

CPR Friends & Family (Infant/ Child). 38 Volunteer Ln. For discount information call 888305-9253.

Wednesday, Oct. 20 12 p.m.

Webinar: New Tools to Manage Diabetes.

6 p.m.

Webinar: Bariatric informational.

Thursday, Oct. 21 6 p.m.

Webinar: Where to Find: Resources for Better Sleep.

7 p.m.

Webinar: Where to Find: Palliative Care Resources.

NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR: ntngreenwich.org Tuesdays, 9 - 11 a.m.

Food Drive (drive-thru) at St. Catherine of Siena’s parking area across the street from the rectory entrance, 4 Riverside Ave. (Non-perishable foods, personal care products, large sized diapers (5 & 6) and pull-ups, and knit hats (hand knit or store bought).

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Food Drive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 200 Riverside Ave. GREENWICH TREE CONSERVANCY: greenwichtreeconservancy.org Friday, Oct. 15 6:30 p.m.

Treasured Trees Awards Reception. Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St. RSVP. AUDUBON CENTER: greenwich.audubon.org/events Friday, Oct. 15 7:30 p.m.

Back to Our Roots. In the Barn Patio, 613 Riversville Rd. $125.

Ages 21+. RSVP. Eli.Schaffer@ audubon.org.

Saturday, Oct. 16 7 a.m.

Fall Migration Bird Tour. 613 Riversville Rd. Ages 6 & up.

Free. RSVP. 203-930-1353. ryan. maclean@audubon.org 11 a.m.

Hawk Watch Celebration with Live Raptors from Christine’s Critters. 613 Riversville Rd. All ages. $15. RSVP. 203-930-1353. ryan.maclean@audubon.org.

OGS: ogspta.membershiptoolkit. com/pumpkin_patch Saturday, Oct. 16 11 a.m.

Old Greenwich School PTA’s 51st annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser - games, food, live entertainment, crafts & more. 285 Sound Beach Ave. FRIENDS OF GREENWICH POINT: friendsofgreenwichpoint.org Saturday, Oct. 16 3:30 p.m.

Auguste and Alden Concert.

Founders Rock at Greenwich Point. Free. All ages.

FRIENDS OF BINNEY PARK: greenwichgreenandclean.org Saturday, Oct. 16 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

10th Annual Bulb Planting Day. Binney Park, Hillside Annex.

Volunteers of all ages welcome.

203-531-0006. info@greenwichgreenandclean.org COMMUNITY CONCERTS: community-concerts-of-green-

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Richard Wyton, flutist and the Hanoverian Ensemble perform music by Handel, Haydn, Stanley and Telemann. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave. General, $25; students, $10. 203-869-6600. ecfitts@gmail.com GREENWICH COUNCIL BSA: greenwichscouting.org

Saturday, Oct. 16 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Cub Fall Festival. Seton Scout Reservation, 363 Riversville Rd. Register. $10.

GARDEN TOUR mygreenback. com/garden-events Saturday, Oct. 16 10 a.m.

Autumn Garden Tour. Bringing The Greenback, 129 Doubling Rd. $50. Registration required.

POLICEMAN’S BALL: gpdscholarshipfund.org Saturday, Oct. 16 6:30 p.m.

The Greenwich Policeman’s Ball.

Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Rd. ABILIS abilis.us Sunday, Oct. 17 9 a.m.

Walk/Run for Abilis. Tod’s Point.

In-person or virtually. Registration: free for walkers; $40, adult 5k; $20, runners ages 11-17. abilis.us/walkrun.

GREENWICH LAND TRUST: gltrust.org/calendar Monday, Oct. 18 3:30 p.m.

Apple Picking at Mueller. Park & Meet at GLT, 370 Round Hill Rd. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: greenwichhistory.org Wednesday, Oct. 20 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tavern Garden Market – featuring all things “Home” – from food and flowers to specially curated items. 47 Strickland Rd. Rain or shine. Alternating Wednesdays, through Nov. 3.

Thursday, Oct. 21 6:30 p.m.

Mixed Media Painting Workshop with Katy Garry. 47 Strickland Rd. $80, members; $90, non-members. Register.

BRUCE MUSEUM: brucemuseum.org Thursday, Oct. 21 7 p.m.

Bruce Experiences: Creating Landscapes with Speaker: Claudia Jaguaribe. Via Zoom. RSVP. PERROT LIBRARY: perrotlibrary.org/events Wednesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m.

Virtual Book Discussion: “Connecticut Waters: Celebrating Our Coastline and Waterways” with author Caryn B. Davis. Via Zoom. Free. Register.

BOTANICAL CENTER: greenwichbotanicalcenter.org Sunday, Oct. 17 4 p.m.

Rockin the Garden Outdoor Concert Series: Merlin. GBC, 130 Bible St. $15. (Rescheduled from Oct. 10).

7 p.m.

Living Landscapes Inspired by Native Plants. Via Zoom. $30.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 10 a.m.

Chair Yoga. GBC, 130 Bible St. $20.

Thursday, Oct. 21 10 a.m.

Winterizing for Wildlife: Deer Resistant Tips from Neighbor Andy Chapin. Via Zoom. $30.

Through Saturday, Oct. 30 Leonora Meyerhoff: “Of Clover & Noon: Encaustic Works.” GBC,

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LIGHTHOUSE: kidsincrisis.org/ get-help/lighthouse Thursday, Oct. 21 5 p.m.

Lighthouse, a Program of Kids In Crisis: LGBTQ Youth Group Meeting. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave. Free.

No RSVP required. Open to all LGBTQ Youth and allies. 203661-1911. lighthouse@kidsincrisis.org THE EXCHANGE: greenwichexchange.org Thursday, Oct. 21 12 - 5 p.m.

The Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work 120th Anniversary celebration. 28 Sherwood Pl. 203-869-0229. greenwich. exchange@hotmail.com UJA-JCC GREENWICH: ujajcc. org Tuesday, Oct. 19 10:30 a.m.

Building Bridges Not Boycotts Ashager Araro. Via Zoom. Free.

AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB: greenwichsps.wordpress.com Wednesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m.

Presenting the Winners of the Clipper “Round-the-World” Race. Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club, 9 Grass Island. GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE: greenwichexchange.org Sunday, Oct. 24 10 a.m.

The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance 2021. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. 203-869-0229.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: afgreenwich.org Wednesday, Oct. 20 5 p.m.

‘Worldwide Wednesdays’ - join in for lively discussions on French films. Open to all. RSVP for a Zoom link. Thursday, Aug. 12 5 p.m. Proust Group Fereshteh Priou. RSVP for Zoom link. Fereshp@yahoo.com Friday, Oct. 22 10 a.m.

‘Café Franco-Américain’ - Conversation in English and French.

RSVP for Zoom link. sbenthal@ aol.com Through Thursday, Oct. 21 Festival Scope: Fêtes de Septembre - Wallonie Bruxelles. Films will be available free of charge. festivalscope.com NEWCOMERS CLUB: greenwichnewcomers.org Wednesday, Oct. 20 1 p.m.

Book Discussion Group: “Morality Play” by Barrie Unsworth.

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Thursday, Oct. 21 1 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: Le Fat Poodle.

20 Arcadia Rd, Old Greenwich.

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ST. LAWRENCE SOCIETY stlawrencesociety.com Friday, Oct. 22 6:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest Dinner. Members, $25; non-members, $30. St. Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. Register by Oct. 21. 203-6189036.

GREENWICH ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION: greenwichalliance.org Through Wednesday, Oct. 20 Children’s Book Drive for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich: Please drop new and gently used children’s (up to middle school) books in the collection bins located at the Greenwich, Perrot and Cos Cob libraries. The books will be distributed to kids at the BGCG. BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE: breastcanceralliance.org/events Oct. 20 25th Anniversary Luncheon + Fashion Show. info@breastcanceralliance.org Through Sunday, Oct. 31 ‘Go For Pink!’ - Shop, dine and celebrate with a series of events marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support BCA. info@breastcanceralli-

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New England Road Side Ecology with Author Tom Wessels Birch” Those birch trees don’t really populate other parts of the state, so that’s a unique view of our North West corner. Also up there “you get a lot of Sugar Maple trees up there because of the enriched soil.” Wessels remarked, “And so you start getting the most brilliant foliage right up in that area of the state.”

And for hiking closer to home, Wessles has two recommendations: Montgomery Pinetum, and Mianus Gorge Trail just over the border in NY State with beautiful old growth groves of Hemlock. “They have a

diversity of different forest types.”

Wessles added, “And I'd say for the Mianus Cord, you're also getting this dramatic ravine topography, which is also quite impressive.”

T i m b e r P r e s s , We s s e l s ’ publishing house, is so excited about New England Roadside Ecology that they are going to do a series for the entire United States, so look forward to those. If you want more of Tom Wessels, he has six other books and a Youtube Channel, where he takes you through New England Roadside Ecology on site!

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By Emma Barhydt I had the pleasure of speaking with Antioch University New England professor of E nv i r on me nt a l St ud ie s Tom Wessles (who actually grew up in Greenwich, and met his wife at Tod’s Point when they were 16) about his new book, New England’s Roadside Ecology.

N e w E n g l a n d ’s R o a d s i d e Ecolog y is a g re at b o ok t hat Page 16 | Greenwich Sentinel as a guide functions partially book and partially as an urgent message of conservation. The spots you’re guided to in New England’s Roadside Ecology are unlike any other, beautiful, unique, and able to handle an increase in foot traffic that this book hopes to bring. According to Author Tom Wessels, that’s by design. “There's a balance here between exposing people, these really important places in protecting them. And I guess I thought, alright, I'll just have to stress the hiker etiquette.

And hopefully people that really like these things will follow that

guideline.”

New England’s Roadside Ecology takes readers through Connecticut and the rest of our neighboring s t a t e s . T h e r e we r e s p e c i f i c qualifications that Tom kept in mind for all of his sites. “They had to be sites that we're all open to the public that had decent trail systems that could handle increased hiker traff ic because we didn't want any place to get degraded, and we wanted them to all be pretty accessible.” Wessels had no trouble picking the sites for the book, when his publisher proposed the idea for the book, he had a list of more than three dozen sites that he managed to whittle down to 30. “For each of the sites, I went to them all, and I walked the trails, taking field notes, photographing them as I went.”

Once he visited each site, it became very clear which sites would work for the book and which would not.

“I was just writing about what I see when I was doing the trails,” Wessels commented. The book is an amazing collection of slightly edited field notes taken by Wessels

himself at each site, so you really get an insight not only into the land and the ecology, but you also get an insight into the mind of an environmentalist, what he’s noticing in particular and looking at while he’s walking through these sights. “It's just my field notes, because the stuff that I'm talking about in that book I'm well familiar with already.”

As for a favorite site from the book, Wessels says he doesn’t have one. “There's a real diversity of sites there, and they all have their own unique aspects to them.”

Wessels said, “I enjoy going to all of them.” You can tell while reading the book just how much fun it must have been to write. “It was actually a very fun book to work on. My wife and I came to all the sites, so we just traveled New England leisurely.” Wessels said, “We just went to these places and walked them together...it was just a really nice process.”

While Connecticut does have fewer trails than some of the bigger

states in New England, they’re no less amazing. Connecticut has three trails in the book, and I’ll let you read about them for yourself! But Wessels shared some information with us about Connecticut that you won’t find in the book.

For the best leaf peeping in Connecticut, Wessels recommends three different routes all in “the North West corner because you're getting into the Taconic Range there and it's a little bit cooler. You start getting a lot of more northerly trees in that part of the state, which really adds to the mix.”

1. “Route seven, let's say from Ten northward, is a very scenic site for foliage to drive that route.” 2.

“Route 41 going out of Salisbury up towards Sheffield, Mass.” 3. “Route 44 going west from Winsted over towards Canon is also a really scenic route.”

“Those three come to mind right off the bat,” Wessels said, “because you're getting into areas that have the really really good yellows of paper Birch and yellow

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Local Planning: Calendar of Events

ance.org GPD: greenwichct.org/police Tuesday, Oct. 26 6:30 p.m.

Citizen’s Police Academy Fall Session begins. GPD, 11 Bruce Pl. Completed applications & a copy of a motor vehicle operator’s license must be submitted no later than Oct. 21. greenwichct. gov/399/Citizens-Police-Academy GREENWICH ROTARY CLUB: greenwichrotary.org Wednesday, Oct. 20 6:30 p.m.

Weekly Wednesday lunch meeting. Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Rd. Full Dinner, wine on table, cash bar: $68/person.

RSVP to Sally Parris: sally. parris@cbmoves.com TAI CHI: experiencetaichi.org Tuesday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. & Thursday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Registration is required.

Tuition is paid as a donation made directly by the participant to abilis, Neighbor to Neighbor, or the First Congregational Church.

OLD GREENWICH FARMER’S MARKET: oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com Wednesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m.

Farm stands & food recycling program. 38 West End Ave, Old Greenwich. Held rain or shine.

(No dogs allowed). info@oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com BOOK SWAP: books4everyone. org Every Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Book Exchange – choose from a huge selection of books. Holly Hill Recycling Center. Free, or, donate books. (Open every Fri & Sat. FRIENDS OF GREENWICH POINT: friendsofgreenwichpoint.org Ongoing: Scavenger Hunt @ Greenwich Point - Looking for something fun to do? Come out and explore the Point in springtime with a family friendly scavenger hunt. Break out your binoculars and explore all areas of the Point!

ARCH STREET: archstreet.org Virtual Yoga Takeover. 7th-12th Grade. Every Tue. & Thu., 4-5pm Free. Online.

Open Studio. 7th-12th Grade.

Wednesday, by Appointment Only. Free.

NAMI SOUTHWEST CT: namisouthwestct.org/online-support Tuesday, Oct. 19 6:30 p.m.

Family Support Group – peerled support groups for family members of individuals living with mental health conditions.

(1st Tue of the month). Free.

Register in advance.

Wednesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m.

Friends and Family Support Group - peer-led support groups for family members of individuals living with mental health conditions. (3rd Wed of the month). Free. Register in advance.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: RedCrossBlood.org Friday, Oct. 15 7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

Sunday, Oct. 17 7 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

Monday, Oct. 18 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

Wednesday, Oct. 20 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Trinity Church Cos Cob, 5 River Road, Cos Cob. Friday, Oct. 22 7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich.

TOWN MEETINGS: greenwichct.gov/calendar Monday, Oct. 18 10 a.m.

Energy Management Advisory Committee and Planning & Zoning Team Meeting. Via Zoom.

10:30 a.m.

Architectural Review Sign Meeting. Via Zoom.

3 p.m.

FS Energy Management Advisory Committee Meeting. Town Hall - Cone Room.

5 p.m.

Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors Meeting.

6:30 p.m.

BET Regular Meeting. Via Zoom.

7:30 p.m.

Education Committee Meeting.

Town Hall - Hayton Room.

7:30 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting.

Town Hall – Employee Lounge.

7:30 p.m.

Public Works Committee Meeting. Town Hall - Mazza Room.

8 p.m.

Land Use Committee Meeting.

Town Hall - Cone Room.

8 p.m.

Legislative & Rules Committee Meeting. Town Hall - Evaristo Conference Room.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 7 p.m.

Board of Human Services Meeting.

7 p.m.

Appointments Committee Meeting. Greenwich High School - Student Center.

7:30 p.m.

Health & Human Services Committee Meeting. Greenwich High School - Student Center.

7:30 p.m.

Town Services Committee Meeting. Via Zoom.

7:30 p.m.

Transportation Committee Meeting. Town Hall - Mazza Room.

8 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting. Greenwich High School - Student Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m.

Architectural Review Meeting.

7:30 p.m.

District 11 Meeting. Via Zoom.

District 8 Meeting. Via Zoom.

8 p.m.

District 4 Meeting. Via Zoom.

Thursday, Oct. 21 7 p.m.

Board of Education Business Meeting. Parkway School.

7 p.m.

District 12 Meeting. Via Zoom.

7:30 p.m.

District 10 Meeting. Via Zoom.

District 2 Meeting. Via Zoom.

District 3 Meeting. Via Zoom.

District 5 Meeting. Via Zoom.

District 9 Meeting. Via Zoom.

7:45 p.m.

District 7 Meeting. Via Zoom.

8 p.m.

District 1 Meeting. Via Zoom.

8 p.m.

District 6 Meeting. Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department (SBVFD), 2nd Floor Meeting Room.

COMING UP! Saturday, Oct. 16 6:30 p.m.

The Greenwich Policeman’s Ball. Riverside Yacht Club. Get your tickets before midnight on Friday the 15th at gpdscholarshipfund.org/policemans-ball Sunday, Oct. 17 9 a.m.

Walk/Run for Abilis. Tod’s Point.

In-person or virtually. Registration: free for walkers; $40, adult 5k; $20, runners ages 11-17. abilis.us/walkrun.

Wednesday, Oct. 20 Breast Cancer Alliance 25th Anniversary Luncheon & Fashion Show - Fashion Show Presented

by Richards. 203-861-0014. info@breastcanceralliance.org. breastcanceralliance.org

Friday, Oct. 22 6:30 p.m.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center Harvestfest. The Shorehaven Golf Club, 14 Canfield Ave., Norwalk. dvccct.org/harvest-fest-2021-2 Saturday, Oct. 23 6:30 p.m.

The Bedford Playhouse Gala: “Splendor on the Grass: Hollywood on the Green.” Bedford Village Green. 914-234-6704 x110. robertpanzera@bedfordplayhouse.org Domus’ Annual Oktoberfest Gala. Tokeneke Club, Darien.

CBaker@domuskids.org Sat, Oct. 23 & Sun, Oct. 24 Concours d’Elegance Greenwich. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St. greenwichconcours.com Thursday, Oct. 28 6 p.m.

Avon Movie Masquerade Cocktails and Costumes fundraiser.

The Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Rd. 203-9673660. avontheatre.org Saturday, Oct. 30 7 p.m.

REACH Prep’s Masquerade Bash. The Village, 4 Star Point, Stamford. reachprep.org/news/ masquerade.html 6:30 p.m.

ICC Gala Benefit: “A Celebration of Light.” Hilton Stamford Hotel, 1 Stamford Pl, Stamford. iccgreenwich.org/gala

OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS BEARDSLEY ZOO: beardsleyzoo.org Wednesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m.

Lecture Series: ‘Tracking Wildlife in the West’. Online. Free, $10 donation suggested.

BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE: bedfordplayhouse.org Friday, Oct. 15 6:30 p.m.

Drive-In Movie: “Ghostbusters.”

John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St, Katonah, NY. Rain date Saturday, Oct. 16.

Saturday, Oct. 23 8 p.m.

Shaken Not Stirred: Bond in Bedford - a fundraiser screening of “No Time to Die” benefitting Bedford Playhouse. 914-2346704.

BEDFORD RIDING LANES: bedfordridinglanes.org Friday, Oct. 15 10 a.m.

Yoga & Trail Run. Location will be disclosed to registered guests.

Members, $20; non-members, $25.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 1:30 p.m.

Tales on the Trails - Family Walk + Story Hour with Bedford Free Library. Recommended for kids age 3+. Free. Register.

Enjoy apple cider and donuts with your Tax Collector Heather Smeriglio At Farmer Johns Sunday October 24, 2021 11:30 – 1:00 Augustine‛s Farm 1332 King Street Greenwich FREE EVENT

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PUBLISHER Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com Elizabeth Barhydt EDITORS & COPY EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Peter Barhydt, Daniel FitzPatrick, Stapley Russell, Anne W. Semmes

Policemen's Ball You may have noticed that we have been reporting and commenting about the Greenwich Police Department a lot recently. There is good reason. Not only are they celebrating 125 years of service in our community, but they have a very good story to tell.

This Saturday is the Policemen’s Ball. All monies raised from ticket sales and auction items will go to support the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund. Since 1963 this fund has been granting financial assistance to the children of active Greenwich Police Off icers, who qualify by ability and character for undergraduate college studies.

Who is eligible? The children of active Greenwich Police Off icers. They must be enrolled as fulltime students and maintain an academic GPA of 2.75 or better. Every year, the Greenwich Police Department’s Scholarship Fund grants numerous scholarships to college boarders and half scholarships to college commuters.

We are fortunate to have a police department filled

As Anne W. Semmes wrote in last week’s paper “one could see the thread running through of his pride of family, of place, and the value of teamwork in his department and it’s partnering with the Greenwich community.” with familiar names, such as Keegan, Kelly, Hansen, and Lombardo. These families that have had several members in the police department. In fact, there are lieutenants, sergeants, and patrolmen in the department today whose mothers and fathers were officers. They received scholarship grants that enabled them to become police officers. As Chief Jim Heavey says, “so we’re getting a good return on our investment.”

That is as it should be. We want a police department to be a part of our community not apart from it. We are very fortunate to have Chief Heavey and his leadership team in charge during these challenging times. They have created a department that not only respects the community they serve but is respected by that community.

One hundred twenty-five years of service to our community is indeed a milestone to be celebrated and Greenwich likes to celebrate. Several weeks ago, we watched in awe the largest parade Greenwich has every had, in support of not just the police department, but all first responders and front-line personnel during COVID. The parade was organized by Captain James Bonney.

We have all seen Captain Bonney. He is a bagpiper with the Police Department Honor Guard. Not only did he create a memorable event, but he marched in it as well.

When we saw him recently, we asked if all the bands, honor guards, horse guards, etc. would be back for the St. Patrick’s Parade - we shall see.

Earlier this fall, there was a car show at Town Hall, again in support of the Scholarship Fund. It was a wonderful day for our community to come out and marvel at our neighbor’s antique cars. Several people came up to us and expressed their hope that it too would become an annual event.

Chief Heavey has been using this anniversary to speak to community organizations, most recently at Christ Church. There he spoke before a crowded room and as Anne W. Semmes wrote in last week’s paper “one could see the thread running through of his pride of family, of place, and the value of teamwork in his department and it’s partnering with the Greenwich community.”

This Saturday marks the culmination of the Police Department’s anniversary celebrations. The Policeman’s Ball is certain to be a wonderful evening with a live auction and dancing, following what is always a delicious meal at Riverside Yacht Club. If you have not yet, purchased a ticket it is not too late. Just go to GPDScholarshipFund.org. There is also a silent auction with lots of fun items. Or you can donate directly to the Scholarship Fund.

While the Chief and his Department have been busy celebrating 125 years of service to our community, what they have actually done is shown us how we are all part of the same community. We congratulate all of the officers for all they do for us.

We believe that you can resolve every conflict in town right now. Good luck.

LETTER

How to Make the Greenwich BET Work Again If you are reading these words right now, chances are good that you have observed some concerning cracks in how the Greenwich BET has been functioning of late.

The level of strife has grown to an unhealthy level. Community wellbeing is at risk unless leaders embrace a few fundamentals to improve BET performance. The good news is that nothing terribly radical is needed – just some common-sense changes. Here are some thoughts for consideration: • L on ge r ra n ge f i n a nc i a l pla n n i ng for capita l projects is essential. Capital f inancing projections have doubled in the last three years, with f ifteenyear projections growing from $608million in F Y 19 to $1,255million in the current fiscal year. This is mainly, but not entirely due to inclusion of the Board of Ed’s Facilities Master Plan addressing long deferred structural needs of our aging school infrastructure. All of this points to the need to establish capital priorities by reviving the Capital Improvement Program Projects Committee with active engagement from both the First Selectman and the Superintendent of Schools. We must demand more cross-silo coordination, recognizing that the BET is where competing needs get resolved and included in a budget.

• Mill rate changes should be

maintained as nearly constant as possible. In years past, the BET adopted a budget approach that raised the mill rate a predictable amount to ensure steady funding of capital projects and salary increases mandated by labor contract terms.

We n ow h ave a hu rk y-j e rk y approach to mill rate changes, as the table below evidences: FY % MILL RATE CHANGE FY 2018 1.49% FY 2019 0.0% FY 2020 2.75% FY 2021 (0.79%) FY 2022 0.0% More predictable tax patterns will reduce overall tension in the community.

• Capital project funding should be sustained on a reliable basis.

Under the Town’s “Modified Pay as You Go” program, a substantial portion of capital project funding is derived from the capital tax levy, funded from property taxes.

In previous years, the annual contribution from tax revenues increased by $3million p.a. to ensure adequate stockpiling of funds to cover growing capital needs in the community (as pointed out above, these needs have roughly doubled in the past three years). The following table shows that in the past two years capital tax funding has not grown as it had in years past.

Essentially, what you have is a “Pay as You Go” program without the

“Pay” component needed to meet known needs: FY CAPITAL TAX LEVY ($MILLION) FY 2017 $44.8 FY 2018 $47.8 FY 2019 $50.8 FY 2020 $53.8 FY 2021 $51.0 FY 2022 $51.1 Essentially what the two tables in combination portray is that in the past two fiscal years, despite a doubling of anticipated capital expenditures, the well-established capital funding pattern was curtailed simply to provide reduction in current taxes.

That is Greenwich’s version of the Hartford failure to fund pension req u i rements t hat over ti me ballooned to a major fiscal problem in the State.

• Realistic assessments of residents’ financial condition must be made In FY 21, the BET assessment of the impact of COVID to Town residents, turned out to be tooDraconian, contributing perhaps to some of the abrupt changes in funding patterns as described above. Most commentators today would describe Greenwich as part of a “K” shaped recovery, with sharply improving economic improvements benefiting us. By many measures, Greenwich is now better off than it was two years ago, pre-COVID. For

example, commercial real estate in Greenwich is said to be one of a small handful of places in the U.S. that actually benefitted from the pandemic, with office vacancy rates falling and rents rising.

The point here is not to gloat over Greenwich wealth, but to recognize that conditions must be assessed in such a way to preserve a balanced, predictable, steady hand on the tiller.

• Let’s be smart about how to apply funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) From a fiscal perspective, we have some wind at our back, thanks to the ARP. The Town is receiving $32.8million with an additional $10 million headed to the Schools. These are substantial sums and if used strategically will help us address a number of the unanswered needs, for example, improvement of HVAC in schools, that would otherwise have imposed budget challenges.

In conclusion, to make the Greenwich BET work as it should does not require heavy burdens, or even higher tax demands on our residents, but does require some reform about how we traditionally have done the business of setting budgets a nd ta x rates in ou r Town. Collaborative leadership is achievable and will be beneficial to everyone in the community.

David, Weisbrod is a member of the BET

LETTER

Why I'm Voting Republican for BET To the Editor: I re cent ly re-joi ne d t he Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) to fill a vacancy.

I was a member for six years in the 1990s and was vice chairman during my last term. Therefore, I know the workings of the BET and the Finance Department that supports it. Today, however, the BET members have far more work and involvement in town affairs, to the benefit of the town. And let’s remember, it is an unpaid volunteer position.

I write to endorse the Republican slate of candidates for

LETTER

Balanced, impartial, equitable and reasonable are all desired traits of an exceptional leader. This is exactly what the town of Greenwich expects of our board of select persons. Thankfully for our citizens, this is a very accurate description of Lauren Rabin. And, lucky for us, she is willing to run again.

Much of Lauren’s success can be credited to her ability to work with varying committees with

election on November 2nd. I know well the returning members, Karen Fassuliotis, Bill Drake and Leslie Tarkington. They each have ser ved w ith distinction and deserve your vote. There are three new candidates, Nisha Arora, Mike Basham and Dan Ozizmir seeking election as well.

Nisha has a long experience in the f i na nce sector ma nag i ng operations and technology, skills that w ill ser ve the BET well.

Mike I know personally and his experience with the US Treasury and as chair of the RTM Finance Com m it te e w i l l b e va lua ble .

Dan has also served the town as a member of the RTM Labor Contracts and Budget Overview Committees.

One m ig ht wonder why it is impor ta nt to vote for BET candidates, and particularly the full slate of republicans. The town charter specifies that the party that garners the most votes gets the chair of the BET. That person holds a tie breaking vote that ensures that the BET functions well when deadlocked. When the democrats held the chair for a term a few years ago, they started to undo the disciplined republican

approach to budgeting and finance. In particular they want to break the town’s longstanding policy of modif ied pay-as-yougo that has kept the town’s debt level small and maintained a strong AAA rating from all rating agencies. That has continued under republican control of the board, and gets to the importance of your vote for republicans.

Please join me in voting the republican team on November 2nd.

Harry Fisher

Voting for Rabin differing goals. Among one of her most visible efforts as co-chair, was the reopening of Greenwich Avenue during the pandemic. It reappeared in a new and very different way – dining nodes were added up and down the avenue with barriers to protect patrons as well as umbrellas to keep the sun away. Guess what, they were so attractive and popular that summer found the outdoor restaurant seating full again!

The compatible values and views Lauren Rabin and Fred Camillo share regarding the issues our town faces make them great partners. We are very fortunate t hey a re aga i n positioned as running mates. They have managed to move our town forward in its pursuit of new imaginings of what is possible, all of which will keep us in the fore front of one of the best places to live and raise a family.

Lauren, a native of Greenwich, is inspired by a love of our town.

She exudes energy, enthusiasm and innovative thinking. And so, it is with giant respect and admiration, I will be voting for Lauren Rabin on November 2nd. She is a person anchored and grounded in a love of Greenwich and each and every one of our citizens.

Irene Dietrich, Cos Cob

LETTER

Heather Smeriglio- A Bright Shining Star

A s a l i fe -long r e sident of Greenw ich, I w ish to convey my strong support for Heather Smeriglio. Not only is she a truly c apa ble a nd c a r i ng busi ness professional and Tax Collector, she was born to serve and lead.

I had the distinct pleasure of working with her a few years back as we created a Fundraising Program for Elementary School PTA’s, which was a huge success due to her commitment, dedication and love for children.

Heather’s strength of conviction and not being tossed and driven by

politics or personal gain, sets her apart from the field and is what impresses me the most about her.

Heather is for all of the people, all the time and approaches her responsibility to our town with confidence and discretion.

She has been our Certified Tax Collector since 2016. During our dark days of C-19, she implemented a 90-day deferment to help residents catch their breath whilst dealing with loss of income. This initiative afforded many with time to gather their emotions and meet their financial obligations.

Heather’s compassionate opendoor policy lends to her popularity and respect. Isn’t it refreshing to know you can reach her by phone and or welcome you in her office.

This has surely not been the norm at Town Hall.

Heather loves her job and has a heart set on finding solutions that work for residents and her superiors. She has led her team through diff icult days and still managed to collect 35 million before a July 1 deadline, putting the town in one of the best financial positions ever, of which the finance

team has affirmed.

Why would we want to even c o n s i d e r a nyo n e o t h e r t h a n Heather to lead us through the challenges ahead of us?

Heather is a Proven Leader, Loyal Member of our Community & Doing an Outstanding Job. No one could even come close!

I urge you to reelect Heather Smeriglio and if you haven’t yet, stop by her office to say hello and experience how wonderful she is.

Julia Chiappetta of Cos Cob is a Former Member - Board of Health, Greenwich CT.

LETTER

Camillo Connects with Greenwich Residents I’m writing in support of my friend Fred Camillo’s re-election to First Selectman.

I’m a long-time town resident, a Town Constable, and a member of the Representative Town Meeting.

I’ve known Fred throughout his political career and admire his leadership, strength, and kindness.

He has an amazing ability to face and tackle any problem. He always finds the time to talk to any Greenwich resident and will personally address their concerns.

Most importantly: we all know that the entire world continues to live through a tragic pandemic.

Fred continues to be our leader

and a beacon of hope through this catastrophe. He had the courage to open parts of our town safely by utilizing our public spaces, saving many local businesses from ruin.

This allowed many Greenwich residents, some of whom were homeb ou nd for mont h s, a nd desperately needing to get out,

to enjoy ou r loca l shops a nd businesses.

I value our town and care about our community, and I am voting for Fred Camillo on election day.

Please join me in supporting Fred.

Martin Blanco, Chickahominy

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COLUMNS

Author Evan Osnos – Sorting Fact and Fiction

By Anne W. Semmes There was a bit of a homecoming last Thursday week at a recent AuthorsLive gathering in the Berkley Theater of Greenwich Library. Prizewinning author Peter Osnos, late of Greenwich was being celebrated for his new book, “ W i ld la nd : T he M a k i ng of America’s Fury.”

The format featured “Osnos in Conversation with Andre Marantz,” Marantz being with Osnos a fellow staff writer at the New Yorker. In the front row of a crowd of 185 was the smiling Esther Bushell, distinguished book club lady of Greenwich who had taught Osnos a bit about writing in ninth grade at Greenwich High School – he was a graduate of the class of 1994.

Since 1994, the Har vard graduate magna cum laude, who followed in the journalist footsteps of his father, Peter Osnos, has been accumulating a number of laurels. As bureau chief of the Chicago Tribune in Beijing, he contributed to a series that won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize. While writing for the New Yorker, covering politics and foreign affairs in the U.S. and China (his granddad Albert Sherer of Greenwich was the noted diplomat), Evan published “Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and F a i t h i n t h e N e w C h i n a ,” winning him the National Book Award, and f inalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Seeing Esther Bushell before him in the audience Osnos quickly noted she had

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to bring the item to the floor. The proposal asks that the town’s public and private schools “not require its students of any age to wear masks or face coverings.” The proposal also says that masks are causing detriment to healthy children including breathing issues and an inability to focus, perhaps caused by increased carbon dioxide levels. The town health department and Board of Ed disagree.

Flag Raising The 34th annual Columbus Day f lag raising was held the morning of October 11 sponsored by the St. Lawrence Society. The crowd gathered for the ceremony to honor all members of the St. Lawrence Society, past and present, for maintaining Italian traditions and heritage in town by raising the Italian flag at Greenwich Town Hall.

encouraged him to write his current book, “Wildlands.”

Indeed, in his Acknowledgment he i nclude s Est her a s one of those friends “whose professional or personal lives give them insights, and Esther in particular for providing “close reading of the manuscript with an eye to refining subtle themes and details.”

Author Osnos is keen to tell a story of public life based on the private experiences of those agreeing “to discuss very personal stories in the belief that it might serve a larger good.”

His book Wildland focuses on t he s eism ic cha nge s i n American politics and culture that reached a crescendo during the pandemic, by looking at the intricate details of individual lives in three places he once called home, and how those details can shed light on the state of the nation.

Those three places include Chicago, Clarksburg, W.V. and Greenwich.

Many in the audience would have seen his Modis operandi in his 2020 story in the New Yo r k e r, “ H o w G r e e n w i c h Republicans Learned to Love Tr u mp -To u nde r s t a nd t h e President’s path to the 2020 election - look at what he has provided the country’s executive class.”

After much conversation between Marantz and Osnos discussing what Osnos had experienced in his eight years living in China, the floor opened up to questions.

A questioner spoke of having read the New Yorker article on Greenwich, noting Osnos’ depressing statistic of the loss in respect for our government hav ing fallen to 18 percent since 1964. “Don’t we need to fight back and resist?” was the question. Osnos responded that that was a subtext of his book.

Greenwich Policeman’s Ball To reserve tickets ($500 each), or sponsor a first responder ticket ($250 each), or to become a sponsor, visit www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/ policemans-ball The Greenwich Police Department will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with their Policeman’s Ball on Saturday, October 16 at the Riverside Yacht Club. The event will include an Honor Guard Procession, bagpipes, awards, silent and live auctions, and live music. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.

“How do we fix that? Part of it is about calling out the effect of money in politics.” And “You’ve got to win elections and get rid of people who are seeking to undermine the functioning of the state.”

A w o m a n w h o ’d r e a d Wildland, in particular Chapter 15 that focuses on Greenwich, was drawn to the subject of fact-checking that Osnos has addressed in his years in China and here. “I think it's relevant to us today,” she said.

“Fact-checking is the least glamorous thing in the world,” said Osnos. “And it's actually so powerful - it's almost an entire philosophy.” He shared the demanding fact-checking process at the New Yorker. “I was talking to a fact-checker about whether we could say Instagram can make teenagers more depressed, or it does make teenagers more likely to be depressed? And this was like a half hour conversation.

And the reason why I mention all this is that there's actually a whole kind of revival of the cult of fact-checking. Because it's a rebuttal to this age of illusion and disinformation.

Epistemolog ica lly, you can clarify and ascertain the facts.”

He shared being asked to speak to a group of journalists on how the fact-checking in the New Yorker works. “I figured I'd have three or four kind of ragged reporters who might take notes about this process. And there was an auditorium filled with 300 people - people sitting in the aisle…And you know, I have little kids, and I think a lot about trying to figure out how to raise them in an environment in which I'm separating for them what is true and what is false, and telling them that we should, in a sense, reward people who are saying the truth and punish people who are telling lies in public life.”

virtually.

The annual walk /run is a celebration for the A bilis community, and an opportunity to raise funds for new Abilis initiatives that are critical in supporting the special needs community.

Participants are encouraged to register at www.abilis.us/walkrun.

Registration is free for walkers, $40 for adult 5k runners, and $20 for runners aged 11-17.

Greenwich Alliance Education’s 11th Annual Turkey Trot Participants can choose from a 5k race and a non-competitive 1 mile run/walk, both of which end at the Arch Street Center and pace through Bruce Park. The run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 5k at 10:00 a.m.

Registration costs $15 for those 13 and under, and $30 for adults until October 31, after which adult pricing increases to $35, and then to $40 on race day. All proceeds go towards the Greenwich Alliance for Education programs. To register, visit www.greenwichalliance.org/ turkey-trot-2021

Frontage Rd, Delavan Ave, Ritch Ave Improvement Project This past month, the Frontage Road, Delavan Avenue, and Ritch Avenue Improvement Project began. One lane traffic will begin around the area during the third week of October, with construction projected to end in January 2022.

The entire project is slated for completion by the Spring of 2022.

The current four foot wide sidewalks will be expanded to five GHS Names New Coach feet, with portions of the three street Greenwich High School Athletic sidewalks being widened to eight Director, Gus Lindine, has officially feet, and there will be improved pedestrian and traffic signals.

Donor Pledges $5M for Eastern Greenwich Civic Center A donor has pledged to donate $5 million towards the $21.5 million cost of replacing the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.

The building was built in 1950, and discussions of replacing the building have been ongoing for the last 20 Absentee Ballots A bsentee Ballots for the years.

Construction on the civic center November 2 local elections are available. Applications can be is expected to begin in early 2022. found on the Town of Greenwich Website, and can be returned to Greenwich’s Political Signs Election related campaign signs the Town Clerk’s office, the address are considered an expression of free of which is on the application. speech and are both protected and Ballot boxes will be available for allowed on public property unless both applications and ballots from the signs need to be removed for September 15 through November 2 at 8:00 p.m. They are located at public health or safety concerns.

Town Hall and at the Public Safety Complex at 11 Bruce Pl. Pickleball in Greenwich Nets at the Loughlin Avenue courts, Christiano courts, Binney Municipal Election Debates The Round Hill Association will Park courts, and Bruce Park courts will remain up during the winter for have a Selectmen candidate debate on October 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pickleball and tennis players.

The Western Middle School p.m. in a hybrid presentation model courts will be lined up for pickleball in Town Hall and online.

The LWV Board of Education in the next few weeks, with portable nets remaining throughout the will be hosting a candidate debate winter months. However, play on October 19 from 7:00 p.m. to on the WMS courts will only be 8:30 p.m. on Zoom, and will also be holding a Board of Estimation permitted on weekends.

A s l o n g a s t h e E G C C i s and Taxation candidate debate on operational, pickleball will be October 27 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. scheduled in the gym on a weekto-week basis until a firm closing Abilis Walk/Run Abilis is hosting its 16th annual date is set for the Civic Center's walk/run for Abilis on October 17 construction. both at Greenwich Point Park and

“Fact-checking is the least glamorous thing in the world,” said Osnos. “And it's actually so powerful - it's almost an entire philosophy.”

Evan Osnos in conversation with fellow New Yorker staff writer Andre Marantz, on his book “Wildland: The Making of America’s Fury.” Photo by Lily Stevenson/ Greenwich Library.

Evan Osnos and his former Greenwich High School teacher Esther Bushell, noted book club presenter in Greenwich. Photo by Lily Stevenson/Greenwich Library named Brooke Heron the new Head Girls Ice Hockey coach.

Heron will be replacing Alex Lerchen, who resigned at the end of last season.

Prior to this position, Heron was a varsity assistant hockey coach at Darien High School, as well as a varsity assistant hockey coach at Wilton High School.

a notice of assessment change the week of November 8, at which time there will be informal hearings available for all taxpayers to discuss or appeal their new assessment.

D i s c u s sion he a r i n g s w i l l b e available November 8 through Ja nua r y, a nd appea ls w i l l be available February 1 to February 20 of 2022.

Glenville Volunteer Fire Co. Awards Larry Simon T h i s p a s t T h u r s d a y, t h e Glenville Volunteer Fire Company awarded the David N. Theis Award for O ut s t a nd i n g Com mu n it y Service to Larry Simon for his commitment to Greenwich through his work in organizations such as the Greenwich Land Trust, League of Women Voters, the United Way, and the Bruce Museum.

John R. "Jack" Kettering, 90, passed away Oct. 7 at his home.

John Zatorsky John D. Zatorsky, age 70, died suddenly at St. Vincent's Medical Center on Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Martin O'Toole Martin J. O’Toole passed away on Oct. 2. He was 100 years old.

Jack Ceci Jack M. Ceci passed away Sept. 30 at age 81.

Alan Weeden Alan Norman Weeden, 97, died peacefully in his home on Sept. 28.

Dorothy Tischler Dorothy Tischler, 92, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26.

Harry LeBien Longtime Greenwich resident Harry Alfred LeBien died Sept. 21.

John White, Jr. John Hill White, Jr. (Chip), passed way on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Philip Manuli, Jr. Philip "Flip" Manuli, Jr., lost his battle with cancer on Sept. 17.

First Congregational Church to Host “Trunk or Treat” T he F i r st Cong r e g at iona l Church of Greenw ich w ill be hosting its annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event on Saturday, October 2 3 i n its pa rk i ng lot between 6 and 8 pm.

“Trunk or Treat” is a trick or treating alternative for parents and children in the community, where they can collect candy from open, decorated car trunks of friends Revaluation Notices and neighbors in a fun and safe The Town’s Assessors Office is environment.

Admission is $10 per family, and reviewing preliminary values for the 2021 revaluation. proceeds will benefit a local charity.

Greenwich completed its last Please see page 10 for full revaluation for the 2015 Grand DEATHS obituaries.

List in order to keep assessments Mary Oliver equitable and reflect the current fair Mary Marie Oliver, 96, passed away market value. on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Property owners will receive John Kettering

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OBITUARIES Eugenia Gabriele It’s with deep sadness that we share our beloved Eugenia Gabriele “Gemma” p a s s e d aw ay on O c tob er 6t h , 2 021 surrounded by her family. Gemma was an incredibly loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She treasured her family more than anything and will be deeply missed by her loved ones. Eugenia was born on May 12th, 1939 in Ripanchandia, Provincia di Potenza, Italy, to her late parents, Antonio Leone and Rosa (Pinto) Leone. She was the loving sister to Donato Leone and the late Michele Leone, Anna Faretta and Nunzintina Martino. Gemma married her beloved husband, Luca Gabriele, on September 27, 1959. Gemma then relocated From Italy to the United States a few years later in 1963. She worked side by side with her beloved husband, the late Luca Gabriele and They opened Luca’s Steakhouse in 1982. Luca and Gemma worked incredibly hard in building a legacy, and the longtime Greenwich steakhouse served as a staple restaurant in our community for over 30 years.

Gemma was best known for being a remarkably loving and self less woman with a kind spirit. Among her many attributes, Love radiated to everyone who knew her with her big heart and infectious sense of humor. Her warmth, kindness, and generosity are qualities that will be dearly missed and never forgotten. She is the devoted mother to Antonette Gabriele, Danny Gabriele (wife Suzanne), and Lisa DiPietro (husband Francesco). She leaves behind her 8 cherished grandchildren: Dane D’Elia, Kristin D’Elia and Kaitlin D’Elia. Luca Gabriele, Lara Gabriele and Ava Gabriele. Gabriella Dipietro and Joseph Dipietro. As well as her 2 great grandchildren, Jayce D’Elia and Davide D’Elia.

To honor Gemma’s life, family and friends will gather Thursday, October 14th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home located at: 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich CT. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 15th at St. Mary's R.C Church at 10:00am, followed by entombment at Putnam Cemetery. In lieu of f lowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Foundation http://www.diabetes.org For more information or to place and online condolence www.coxeandgraziano.com

Mary Oliver

Mary Marie Oliver, 96, wife of the late Victor Oliver of Greenwich, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Born in Greenwich on April 23, 1925, Mary was the daughter of the late Anthony Roberto and Louise Pennella Roberto.

Mary was the oldest daughter of nine siblings. She assumed the caregiver role of her younger siblings and her parents as they aged. She was a Phenomenal mother and grandmother, loved and adored by her family and friends. Mary was a strong willed, kind hearted and generous soul.

Mary is survived by her daughter AnneMarie Peters of Norwalk, son Peter Oliver of Melbourne, FL, grandchildren Peter Oliver of Greenwich, Lynne Miller of Conifer, CO and 2 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents Mary is predeceased by her siblings Nicolas Roberto, Angelo Roberto, Joseph Roberto, Anthony Roberto Jr., Ida Roberto, Jerry Roberto, Dorothy Washburn And Larry Roberto.

Ca l l i ng hou rs were on Tuesday, October 12 at Collins Funeral Home, Norwalk. Services were held graveside on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at St. Mary Cemetery, Greenwich.

In lieu of flowers Please send donations to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital, as Mary loved to be surrounded by children.

John Zatorsky John D. Zatorsky, age 70 of Rowayton, died suddenly at St. Vincent's Medical Center on Tuesday, Oct. 5. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Liz" Ripley Zatorsky.

Born in Greenwich on April 21, 1951, John was the son of the late Nicholas and Marion Zatorsky. He attended Greenwich schools. After graduating from John Carroll University, John joined the family business, Putnam Plumbing, where he worked for many years. Most recently, John was the beloved Systems Supervisor for 20 years at the King School in Stamford.

During his years as a Roway ton resident, John poured his heart into the community, including being a leading member of the Rowayton Civic and Bell Island Improvement Associations, he was a dedicated coach for Little League and soccer teams, and even the co-president of the Rowayton school PTA. John loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He enjoyed days on the beach, gardening and keeping up with the UCONN women's basketball team.

In addition to his wife Liz, John is survived by his loving children Kate Wisecup (Bjorn), John Zatorsky and

David Zatorsky (Kelly), his cherished granddaughters Quinn and Gracyn, his brother Nicholas Zatorsky, sisters Barbara Lopez, Linda Marchellos and Gail Nielsen, and many nieces and nephews.

A me mor ia l m a s s for Joh n w a s celebrated at St. John Church, Darien on Thursday, Oct. 14. His family received friends at the Magner Funeral Home, Norwalk on Wednesday, Oct. 13.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)

Martin O'Toole It i s w it h i m men s e s ad ne s s we announce the passing of Martin J. O’Toole, on Oct. 2. Marty was 100 years old and lived life to the fullest every moment he could.

Marty was born in 1921 in The Bronx, NY to Edward and Estelle (Porter) O’Toole.

He married his first love, Patricia (Carney) in 1954 and they were blessed with 2 wonderful children, Maureen and Sharon.

Sadly, Patricia passed away in 1968. Marty was fortunate to find love again when he met his beloved wife, Anneliese. They married June 9, 1973 at St. Mary’s Church in Greenwich. Together they welcomed their son, Brian, into their loving family.

They had been married for 48 wonderful years.

Marty had lived in Greenwich, CT for over 30 years with Anneliese. He was a proud Veteran who served his country in World War II in the United States Army Air Corp stationed in France, Germany, and Italy. He received several decorations and citations including the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal.

He worked for over 30 years as an iron lather in Local #46 during which he participated in the construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge and numerous NYC skyscrapers. He was a dedicated and loyal sports fan and had the distinct honor of working at Shea Stadium for The New York Mets for over 45 years. He also worked at The Polo Grounds, the Jacob Javits Convention Center and the US Open Tennis. He also enjoyed spending time in Myrtle Beach, Florida and the Jersey Shore and throughout his lifetime loved swimming. Marty was a hard worker, but his family always came first. He was a family man and adored spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. He was an expert at crossword puzzles, enjoyed reading newspapers and especially enjoyed eating sweets! He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Marty is survived by his loving wife, Anneliese O’Toole, his dear daughters, Maureen Connolly and her husband Gene, Sharon Dunphy and her husband Pat, his only son Brian O’Toole, 7 adoring grandchildren – Patrick, Katie, Megan, Ryan, Kelly, Collin and Dylan, as well as 5 cherished great-grandchildren – Bridget, Bryce, Liam, Shane and Brooks.

Sadly, Marty was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy.

Donations will gladly be accepted in Marty’s name to The Humane Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

A Mass of Christian Rite will be held to honor and celebrate Marty’s life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1377 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588 with full US Army Military Honors.

Cremation will be private.

Jack Ceci

Jack M. Ceci, a lifetime resident of Greenwich, passed away Sept. 30 at age 81.

Jack was born Sept. 12, 1940, to Giuseppe a nd A ngel i na Ce c i. Jack g raduate d Greenwich High School in 1960. He, along with his brother and dearest friend, Etalo, began the Exclusive Bridal Shoppe in Greenwich sixty-one years ago. Jack had a passion for design. He styled thousands of brides, mothers of the brides and bridal parties and developed a reputation that sent women from all over to his shop in search of their perfect dress. Jack was a talented baker who enjoyed making wedding cakes as well as cakes for all occasions. He loved to cook and most of all, he cherished his loving family.

Jack is reunited with this brothers, Etalo, Dominic and John in Heaven, and leaves behind loving sisters, Rose Ceci Fiorito, Aurora Cantella, Enis Kulik, M a rga r et Cola b el la (A nt hony) a nd Stephanie Moreira. He is also survived by many cherished nephews and nieces.

To honor Jack's l i fe, fa m i ly a nd friends gathered on Wednesday at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday at St. Catherine of Siena RC Church in Riverside followed by interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude. org

Alan Weeden

course, excelling at all three. She will be sadly missed by many who knew and loved her.

Services were private as she wished, with only her family in attendance. In lieu of f lowers, any donation would be welcomed by the Audubon Center of Greenwich.

Harry LeBien Alan Norman Weeden, 97, former i nvestment ba n ker, elite sw i m mer, and international conservationist, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family in Greenwich on Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Born on May 16, 192 4, the son of Frank and Mabel (Henrickson) Weeden, Alan grew up in Alameda, California.

At A la meda H ig h School, he was a champion swimmer, winning the 100yard backstroke at the North Coast Section California meet all four years, and was student body president his senior year.

I n 1941, he en rol led at Sta n ford University, where he lettered in both Varsity Swimming and Varsity Water Polo, and was an All-American swimmer, setting national records in the 500 backstroke and 300 medley, and taking 2nd in the 150 backstroke in the 1947 NCAA championships. He pledged the Zeta Psi Fraternity and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

His college years were interrupted by World War II. From July 1943-June 1946, he was an officer in the U.S. Navy, becoming part of Underwater Demolition (a precursor to Navy Seals), and assigned to Team 13.

He served in a combat role in the Pacific Theatre.

In 1949, he began work at Weeden & Co., a securities dealer, where he headed the bond department, then ran the firm as president and CEO from 1967-1976. Weeden & Co. was a leader in the development of over-the-counter trading in industrial stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, known as the "third market."

He was on numerous security industry Boards, including the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, the Securities Industry Board of Governors, and the Municipal Bond Club of NY. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees at Stanford University from 1970-1975 and 1977-1980, and won the prestigious Gold Spike Award.

In 1976, he took a year-long sabbatical with his two sons and his daughter during which they traveled around the world, sea kayaking and hiking in many of the remaining wild places on earth, including Alaska, Patagonia, New Zealand, and Africa. He became an avid bird watcher after his first trip to East Africa in 1963. He traveled extensively, and his life list of birds seen worldwide totaled over 4,500 species.

After leaving Wall Street in 1979, he focused on conser vation issues, participating on the Boards of many environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club Foundation, Conservation International, Wildlife Conservation Societ y, National Audubon Societ y, American Bird Conservancy, and others.

He considered worldwide population growth to be the major problem facing humanity, and he devoted a great deal of time to this problem, becoming an early member of the Board of Zero Population Growth.

In 1985, he became president of the Weeden Foundation, which was founded by his father. The Foundation's mission is protecting biodiversity, and it financed the first Debt for Nature swap, accomplished

by Conservation International.

Alan was a lifelong swimmer and p a r t ic ip ate d i n nu mer ou s m a ster s swimming events over the years. At age 90, at a Masters swim meet in Maryland, he set a new national record in his age category in the 50-meter backstroke.

He never lost his curiosity about the world, the desire to engage with issues he cared about, and his sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Barbara Elliott Weeden, his children, Don (Vanessa), Bob (Susan), and Leslie (Joseph), four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and his younger brother, Don. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Alan's name to the American Bird Conservancy, P.O. Box 249, The Plains, VA 20198

Longtime Greenwich resident Harry Alfred LeBien died on Sept. 21. He was born on April 8, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, to Alfred John William LeBien and Elfrieda Oppliger LeBien, from whom came his Huguenot and Swiss heritage. His family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1934, where in 1943, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to its V-12 Navy College Training Program.

Following graduation from the Navy's Midshipmen School at the University of Notre Dame, he was commissioned an Ensign in June 1945. That fall he was sent to Guam and, as the ship's navigation officer, participated in bringing back to the U.S. an anti-submarine Patrol Craft.

He obtained a BS degree in Business Administration from Butler University in 1947 and an LLB degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1951.

An inveterate traveler, he took a year's absence from law school in 1949 and traveled about Europe and the Middle East with friends. He practiced law in New York City and Europe for over forty-five years.

Following retirement, he was appointed a mediator for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

L eBien ser ve d t h re e ye a rs as a member of the Greenwich Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals and four years as a member of the town's Planning and Zoning Commission, the last two years as chairman. He was a member of the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting, representing District 11, and was a member of the board of directors of the Greenwich Land Trust.

An avid skier, hiker, scuba diver, and sailor, he, with his family, pursued these sports at various venues in the Caribbean, New England, western states, and Europe.

He was a member of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club and the New York Yacht Club.

In their sailing yacht, "Wind's Will," he and his wife, Mary Ellen, cruised the New England coast from Connecticut to Maine for many years.

A lifelong Democrat, he referred to himself as a "Harry Truman Democrat."

For many years he was a member of the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee.

In 1959 he ran for office in New York City (he lost), an experience he considered the equivalent of a highly concentrated master's degree in political science. He was a passionate reader of history and could not resist almost any book involving Abraham Lincoln or the Civil War. LeBien was predeceased by his parents and sister, Joan. He is survived by Mary Ellen, his wife of 62 years; his son Laurent and his wife, Beth Scalco; his daughter, M ichele, and her husband, Preston Maxwell; his son Thomas and his wife, Juliet Keeler LeBien; four grandchildren, Jack, Rachel, Atticus, and Asa; and his brother, Robert.

A service in celebration of his life will be held Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Greenwich. In lieu of f lowers, gifts in his memory may be made to Save the Sound for its Plum Island Preservation project: (savethesound.org).

John White, Jr.

brothers and sisters. With his father and brothers, Chip was a member of the Boy Scout Troop 22 attending many weekend campouts and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. During the winter months, Chip continued diving for the Greenwich Boy & Girls Club swim team and the St. Mary's Boys High School swim team.

Chip loved sailing his boat the Banyon Day on Long Island Sound. He then graduated to a powerboat and enjoyed exploring the nearby islands and taking his mother, Ban waterskiing.

Chip worked in advertising for over 43 years. He started his career in New York City at Dancer Fitzgerald Sample. He then worked in sales, selling advertising space on the radio at Eastman Radio, Banner Radio, CBS Radio, 970 The Answer (WNYM) and 77 WABC Radio where he loved working with Curtis Silwa and Frank Morano.

Chip was a member of the choir at St. John's R.C. Church in Darien for over 20 years. Chip had a wonderful voice and loved to sing.

A Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Greenwich, on Thursday, Oct. 14.

The family requests that in lieu of f lowers, donations be made to the G r e e nw i c h B oys S c out C h ap te r i n Greenwich.

John Kettering Joh n R . "Jack" Ket ter i ng , 90, of Youngstown, PA, formerly of Greenwich, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at his home.

Jack was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War. He was stationed in Berlin with the 759th Military Police Battalion. Prior to retirement, he was a professional horseman and at one time worked for the United States Equestrian Team. He was a member of the Professional Horsemen's Association and once made a documentary film for Walt Disney entitled "Horse With a Flying Tail".

He is survived by a special cousin and caregiver, Nancy Watt of Youngstown, PA, his sister-in-law Valerie Kettering of South Greensburg a number of other nieces and cousins.

At Jack's request, funeral services and interment will be private.

Philip Manuli, Jr.

Philip "Flip" Manuli, Jr., of Mamaroneck, NY lost his battle with cancer on Sept. 17.

He was 73 years old. Phil graduated from Greenwich High School before serving in the United States Army in Germany. He then made a career with UPS for over 40 years, retiring in 2015. He was the son of the late Philip and Emilia Marie Manuli, and spent the last 25 years with his love, Maria Sanzo of Mamaroneck, NY. In addition to Maria, he is survived by his sister Carmela Billingham of Bethel, his brother Thomas Manuli of Greenwich, and his niece and nephew.

Phil was pre-deceased by his brother John Manuli in 2013 and his nephew Timothy Billingham in 2003.

Phil made every gathering a party and few could match his Godfather impression.

He will be sadly missed by his extended family, his many friends, and especially by Juliana and Isabella, who remember him as "Nonno Phil."

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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UPCOMING CHRIST CHURCH GREENWICH MEMORIAL SERVICES

Dorothy Tischler

William H. Saltsman June 7, 1926 - July 20, 2021 Graveside service (Memorial Garden) Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 2 pm

Dorothy Tischler, 92, of Greenwich passed away peacefully on Sept. 26 after a short illness, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving husband George F Tischler of 70 years, and her children, William Tischler of Greenwich and daughter Christine Lovejoy of Stuart, Fla., her sister Louise of Florida and 3 grandchildren.

"Dot", was a determined, passionate woman. She strived for perfection in all she did. She spent her time between her Art Studio, her beloved kitchen, and the golf

John Hill White, Jr. (Chip) of Greenwich, a nd Doug las, M ich. passed way on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Chip was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 31, 1950, to John Hill White and Eleanor Ring White. Chip graduated from St. Mary's Boys High School in Greenwich and then graduated from Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass. in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

Chip is survived by his sons Morgan W. White, Brendan H. White, sister Elizabeth H. White (Libby), brother Matthew M. White, nieces Katie White and Lucie M. White, and nephew Matthew M. White, Jr. Chip was predeceased by his parents, brother Paul R. White and sister Lucie R. White.

In his younger years, Chip spent his summers swimming and diving for the Belle Haven Club swim team with his

Barbara Ann Reed Nov 15, 1929 - Feb 16, 2020 Graveside service (Memorial Garden) Sun, Dec 5, 2021, 11 am

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MEDAL OF HONOR

Michael Joseph Daly

By Meg Drake

FA SA LL LE !

CITATION READS: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) Michael Joseph Daly (ASN: 0-1692630), United States Ar my, for con spicuou s gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. Early in the morning of 18 April 1945, Captain Daly led his company through the shell-battered, sniper-infested wreckage of Nuremberg, Germany.

When blistering machinegun fire caught his unit in an exposed position, he ordered his men to take cover, dashed forward alone, and, as bullets whined about him, shot the three-man guncrew with his carbine. Continuing the advance at the head of his company, he located an enemy patrol armed wi th ro c k e t l a u n c h e rs wh i c h threatened friendly armor. He again went forward alone, secured a vantage point and opened fire on the Germans. Immediately he became the target for concentrated machine pistol and rocket f ire, which blasted the rubble about him . Calmly, he c ont inued to shoot at the patrol until he had killed all six enemy infantrymen.

Continuing boldly far in front of his company, he entered a park, where as his men advanced, a German machinegun opened up on them without warning. With his carbine, he killed the gunner; and then, from a completely exposed position, he directed machinegun fire on the remainder of the crew until all were dead. In a final duel, he wiped out a third machinegun emplacement

with rif le f ire at a range of ten yards. By fearlessly engaging in four single-handed fire fights with a desperate, powerfully armed enemy, Lieutenant Daly, voluntarily taking all major risks himself and protecting his men at every opportunity, killed 15 Germans, silenced three enemy machineguns and wiped out an entire enemy patrol. His heroism during the lone bitter struggle with fanatical enemy forces was an inspiration to the valiant Americans who took Nuremberg.

Michael J. Daly was born on September 15, 1924 in New York, New York.

A lifetime resident of Fairfield, he attended Georgetown Prep f rom 1937-1941. Excel l i ng i n sports, he was an excellent team player and was elected senior class president.

Michael’s father, Colonel Paul Daly, was a World War I and World War II veteran who was a recipient of the Distinguished S er v ice Cross a nd was a lso nominated for the Medal of Honor twice. His great-grandfather, Thomas Gilroy was an Irish immigrant who was the mayor of New York City in the 1890s.

M ichael had three brothers, Gilroy, Daniel and Dermot and three sisters, Madeleine Potter, B ev i n Pat terson a nd A l ison Gerard.

Michael loved and respected his father. They often rode horses in the back country of Fairfield and practiced military tactics during playtime on their horse r ides. “Pau l Da ly soug ht to inculcate the virtues of patriotism, duty, courage, persistence and selflessness in his son. He shared his passion for military history and adventure with Michael who learned his lessons well and would later develop a reputation among his men in the army for his uncanny and intuitive ability to use terrain to his advantage.”

(Ochs 2012) After graduating from Georgetown Prep in 1941, Daly reluc t a nt ly at tende d Un ite d States Military Academy at West

Point however, he resigned his appointment after only one year.

Inspired by the patriotic surge that followed Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army at the age of 17. With his father’s lesson “only fear to show fear,” Michael began his military career when he was sent to Europe as an eighteenyear-old infantry private. He trained in England and took part in the D-Day landings at Omaha Be ach w it h t he 1st I n fa nt r y Division.

In h is biog raphy of Da ly, A Cau s e Gr e ater Tha n S el f, Stephen Ochs writes: “During his 11months in action, Daly consistently displayed a level of composure in the face of danger that astounded his commanding off icers and the men he with whom he ser ved and then commanded. Excerpts from his Silver Star citation tell the story: ‘Daly placed himself in front.. stood alone for 30 minutes.. stayed exposed through a hail of bullets..held his forward position until relief arrived..shot into a patrol that approached within 50 yards..allowing his men to fight off the enemy..’ As an officer, he led aggressively from the front, determined to accomplish his mission and bring as many of his troops home as possible.

As a former enlisted man, he respected and empathized with the men he commanded. For their part, they experienced Daly as fair, approachable and deeply concerned for their wellbeing. They also marveled at his skill with a rif le, his seemingly intuitive sense of how to use terrain to best advantage, his coolness under f ire, and his willingness to repeatedly risk his life on their behalf.” (Ochs 2012) Daly participated in the drive through France but was wounded in Aachen, Germany, and was sent to England to recover. After he recovered, he was reassigned to the 3rd In fantr y Div ision a nd w a s g iven a b at t lef ield commission to second lieutenant.

By April 18, 1945, he was a f irst lieutenant in command

August 22, 1945: the White House. President Harry S. Truman carefully adjusted the blue ribbon bearing the gleaming Medal of Honor – the nation’s highest military award - that he had just placed around the neck of Captain Michael J. Daly. In that moment, the twentyyear-old captain, on leave from the hospital and still bearing facial scars from wounds that had almost killed him four months earlier, felt a mixture of both pride and humility.

Standing rigidly at attention before the President, his eyes momentarily closed as if lost in thought, Daly vowed to live a life that would reflect honor on those whom he would later tell a reporter truly deserved the medal: “the guys who didn’t come home.” President Truman, himself a former captain of artillery during World War I, had just remarked: “I’d rather have this award than be President.” Then, in keeping with tradition governing the ceremony, the Commander-in-Chief saluted the captain first rather than vice-versa. Daly solemnly returned the salute.

of Company A, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, 7th Army. On that day, he led his company in their advance through Nuremberg, Germany, and single-handedly engaged German forces several times. As his unit passed a city square, a German machine gun opened fire, causing several casualties. Daly rushed the position and killed the three gunners. Advancing ahead of his men, he came across a German patrol preparing to use rocket launchers to ambush American tanks. He again attacked alone and, despite being outnumbered and outgunned, killed all six-patrol members.

When a machine gun opened fire at close range, he picked up a dead man's rifle and killed the two-man German crew.

On April 19, 1945, Daly was shot through the head; a bullet entered at his ear and exited from the opposite cheek. He was sent

to England and eventually the United States to recuperate.

Daly was subsequently promoted to Captain. On August 23, 1945, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Although still recovering from his wounds, he attended a ceremony at the White House, where President Harry S. Truman presented him with the medal. In addition to the Medal of Honor, Daly received three Silver Stars, a Bronze Star with “V device,” distinguishing the award for heroism or valor in combat, and two Purple Hearts. Humble until the day he died, Daly never forgot his lost comrades in arms.

Returning home to a hero’s welcome, Michael built an auto supply business, married the love of his life, Maggie Miller, and had 2 children, Deirdre and Mickey. He devoted countless hours advocating for the indigent and terminally ill at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport,

becoming known as the “conscience of the hospital.”

Commenting on his Medal of Honor citation in a speech at Fairfield High School sometime later, Daly said, "We all lose our courage at times. It is something we pray for in the morning, that God will give us the strength and courage to do what is right.”

Michael died of cancer at his home in 2008, at the age of 83.

The author and her sister Anne Drake knew Michael Daly as their beloved Uncle and dearest friend of their father, Philip Drake.

Generations of the Drake family have been and are active in the Greenwich community.

She writes, "We adored him and continue to be close to our cousins. He taught us a lot about "The High Road!" I am proud to send you this brief synopsis of his MOH story with the help of Stephen Ochs, (2012).

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Faithful Responses to Climate Grief O LORD, how many are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. (v.24)

By Stephanie Johnson I n S eptem b er, t he Greenwich Clergy Fellowship met in person for the f irst ti me si nce Febr ua r y 2 02 0.

We gathered under the tent in the Meadow at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. As all of us has experienced when we reconnect, there was tremendous joy as we caught up with each other’s lives and ministries.

And for the first time in 18 months, our voices were raised up together in prayer and praise as we read Psalm 104, a psalm that tells the story of creation.

In unison, we recognized the creative power of God:

The Psalm set the tone for our meeting agenda which was creation care. I was honored to be asked to be lead this discussion.

As a family of deer pranced behind the tent and cardinals sung in the treetops, we explored our calling to care for all the earth. The theme of gratitude for the bounty and beauty of all creation struck a chord. There has been an unexpected blessing in this pandemic as people are more connected to the rhythm and abundance of nature, finding inspiration even in the midst of fear and anxiety.

A f ter we gave shared ou r g ratit ude for creation, I introduced the concept of climate grief to our group. The

"Through faithful loving climate change action, we can help leave a better world for future generations. " topic of climate grief has long been of interest to me. For nearly a decade, I have lead workshops and programs on how the changing climate has an emotional and spir itual effect.

The idea is not new. Well over ten ye a r s ago a go o d friend and fellow eco-minister Reverend Jim Antal said “If every fourth sermon isn’t about climate change, all sermons in the f uture w ill be about g r ief.” W h i le to s ome t h i s may statement may seem like hyperbole, the reality is that climate change is impacting our physical and emotional lives in ways we may not have even imagined just a few short years ago.

Cl i mate g r ief c a n br i ng

despair and sadness, worry and uncertainty. We sometime just don’t recognize it for what it is.

Consider the type of statements people make about the weather: “I remember when we used to have Spring, now it is straight from Winter to Summer,” or “It doesn’t snow like it used to when I was a kid,” and “My tomatoes are coming in later and later every year.” All these themes of loss and nostalgia are added to the worrisome weather patterns of increased f looding and, tropical storms, extreme heat and forest fires.

We are sometime afraid of the fierceness of the weather and may feel vulnerable in ways we haven’t in the past. We mourn what we have lost and feel deep sadness over the future.

Along with others I believe that faith communities can play an important role in helping our congregations recognize ecological grief. A f ter all communities of faith deal with grief all the time in journeying w ith par ishioners who are mourning a death, a job loss, a broken marriage or even a dream for the future.

In faith communities, through worship and prayer we acknowledge our climate g rief as we lament what is lost. Through preaching and learning, we can inspire each other to take action to face climate change in our community and in the world.

Joining together through faithful loving action, we can help leave a better world for

future generations. Action and prayer can give us hope in our despair and grief.

As faithful people, we trust in God knowing that the future of the earth may be different, but always that God is with us in all the changes. Finally we can rest easy as we recognize that the glory of God’s Creation will always exist as the Psalmist wrote thousands of years ago: “May the glory of the LORD endure forever ” (Psalm 104:31a).

The Reverend Stephanie M. Johnson is the Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Riverside. She is the author of "How Can I Care for Creation" available on Amazon. She is on the Advisory Board of the Center of Earth Ethics at Union Seminary and the Leadership Circle of Blessed Tomorrow in Washington DC.

Worship Services Information

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com In-Person Worship Services: Sun, 8:30, 10 & 11:30am (meeting on a limited basis in accordance with CDC guidelines and Connecticut’s executive orders). All services are streamed on the church’s website and social media outlets. Bible Study: The Glory of Christ, Wed, 7pm. Read The Bible 2021: join here facebook.com/groups/ bible2021. International Dessert & Appetizer Fellowship: Oct. 15, 6:30pm.

Missions Emphasis Sunday: Oct. 17, during worship.

BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com Sunday Servings: 11:30am, Facebook Live or for Devotion: 11-11:25am (Dial in 701- 802-5355, Access code 360922).

Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org Worship: Sun, 11am (in person and online through Facebook & YouTube).

Adult Bible Study: 9:30am. Prayer Gathering: Fri, 6- 7pm, Chapel.

CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730 www.sacredheartgreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Fri, 7am, in the Chapel.

Sat, 4pm. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am.

Confessions: Sat, 3:20-3:50pm. Prayer Group: Wed, 5:15pm, in the Chapel, 38 Gold St, all are welcome. Volunteers needed for the following Ministries: Money Counters, Religious Education Teachers and Assistants, Prayer Shawl, Hospitality, contact the Rectory at 203-531-8730. The 2022 Mass Book opens on Oct. 18 for Masses, Altar Flowers and Altar Bread and Wine requests. Holy Child Open House: Oct. 16, 10am-1pm, 2225 Westchester Avenue, Rye, NY, register, 914-9675622, Holychildrye.org/admission.

St. Catherine of Siena & St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine: 4 Riverside Ave; 203637-3661 www.stc-sta.org * All Masses at St. Catherine of Siena Church only are livestreamed.

Masses: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: 7am, St. Catherine’s Church (livestream); 5:15pm, St. Catherine’s Chapel. Wed: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:30am-4pm, St. Catherine’s Church.

Sat (Specific dates confirmed in bulletin): Confessions, 3-4pm, St. Catherine’s Church; Vigil Mass, 5pm, St. Catherine’s Church (livestreamed). Sun: Mass, 7:30am, St. Catherine’s Church (livestream); Mass, 8:30am, St. Agne’s Church; Family Mass, 9am, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed); Mass, 10am, St. Agne’s Church; Traditional Mass, 10:30am, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed); Teen Mass, 5pm, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed).

Language Masses: St. Catherine’s Chapel: Korean Mass (every Sun), 9am. French Mass (2nd Sun of the month), Italian Mass (3rd Sun of the month), Spanish Mass (4th Sun of the month [not in September]), 11am.

Ongoing: Food & Essentials Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor (there will be a car or SUV with an open trunk in the parking lot across from St. Catherine’s church on Tuesdays, 9-11am for dropoff donations. Donations can also be dropped at the Sign-in table at Sat, Sun or Daily Mass at St. Agnes). New Day Bereavement: Thursdays 4-5:30pm, through Nov. 18, (No class: Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11), registration required, 203-

637-3661 ext. 375, parishpartners4@ gmail.com. Join Music Ministries for their choir rehearsals - contact Music Director, Dr. Liya Petrides at music. director@stc-sta.org with questions.

Deacon Robert Henrey: “The Jesuits Reach China’s Forbidden City”, Oct. 17, 11:45am.

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Public Mass: Sunday: 9 & 10:30am, 12:15 & 5:15pm. Saturday Vigils: 4 & 6:30pm (Spanish Mass). Daily: MonFri, 12:05pm. Confessions: Sat, 2:453:45pm (Alcove to left of Altar).

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Mass: Mon-Fri: 7 & 9am. Sun: 7:30, 8:30, 9:45am (Family Mass), 12 & 5pm. Wed: Adoration: 9:30am-8pm; Confession: 9:30-11am & 6:30-8pm. Sat: 9am & 5pm (Vigil Mass); Confession: 4:154:45pm. A volunteer is needed to care for the plants and flowers inside the church: 203-869-5421.

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat: 4pm (Vigil Mass). Sun: 11am.

St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave.; 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Thu: 9am; Sat: 4pm (Vigil); Sun: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30am. Confession: Sat, 3-3:45pm. Mass on Holy Days: Vigil: 5:30pm, 9am & 12:15pm. Visit the website for information regarding the Bereavement Group (twice monthly) and weekly volunteer opportunities at the Don Bosco Kitchen and Food Pantry with the St. Paul Mercy Volunteers. All masses are available via livestream through the website. Faith Study Group - Bishop Barron’s presentation on the Seven Sacraments: Oct. 18, 7-8:30pm, register, mack42741@gmail. com.

St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com Mass: (Reservations and/or for viewing via live streaming): Mon-Fri: 7:30pm; Sat: 5pm; Sun: 7:30am (Concelebrated for Previously Scheduled 9:30am Mass Intentions), 10:30am, 12pm (Spanish).

Mass Intentions: consult the bulletin for time.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Pl; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/ greenwich Sunday and Wednesday services via live tele-conference: 203-680-9095, code is 520520*.

COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com No in-person service at this time. (If you need to reach Rev. Leo W. Curry, pastor, or any other personnel, call 203-629-3876 and leave a message or email fcroundhill@outlook.com).

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd; 203-869-1091 roundhillcommunitychurch.org Weekly Sunday Worship services inperson at 10am or online anytime; preregistration via the website is required to attend in-person services. Children’s Worship for grades K-5 will resume on Sunday, Sept. 19. Pre-registration to attend Children’s Ministries is required and can be done via the website beginning Sept. 12. Please call the church office or visit the website for the most up-to-date information, events, and schedules, which are

subject to change based on current local health and safety protocols.

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

Yoga on the Meadow: Fridays, 10am.

Ongoing: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive: Every Thu, 10-11:30am, in the parking lot (volunteers needed). Fall for Fun family party: Oct. 17, 4:30pm, in the Meadow, Suggested donation: $25 per family.

Worship: In-Person & Virtual: Sundays, 10am. Live-streaming on YouTube and Facebook, and broadcast on WGCH (1490 AM). Connect during the week: Friday: Friday Email Blast (sign up by calling the church office); Church school before worship most Sundays, 9am for preschoolers through grade 6. Online programming available via Zoom. A joyful community diverse in spiritual backgrounds and beliefs.

Trunk or Treat!: Oct. 23, 6pm, $10.

In-person Outdoor Service: Sun, 11am.

Online Worship Services available on Youtube.

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

Services available via Zoom. PJ Library Zoom Storytime: Mon-Thurs, 3pm & Fri, 2pm.

Online Worship Service: Sun, 10:30am, via Zoom (email Rev. Halac at Pastor@ northgreenwichchurch.org or call the church).

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

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

All services, programs and celebrations are available online via Zoom. Essential Jewish Conversation Class – Abortion: Oct. 25, 7:30pm, on Zoom.

Saturday: Contemporary Evensong Worship, 5pm. Traditional Sunday Service: 8:30 & 10:30am. Please email Pam@2cc.org & they will save you a seat. Livestream available. Details at 2cc.org. Halloween Hunt: Oct. 24, 11:30am, free but RSVP is requested at 2CCGreenwich.org/HalloweenHaunt.

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 Worship: Sun: Eucharist, 8am (in-person); 10am (in-person & livestream/ondemand); Choral Evensong (in-person & livestream/on-demand), 5pm; Compline, 8pm (livestream/on-demand).

Mon-Fri: Morning Prayer, 8am (via Zoom). Tue: Eucharist, 10am (in-person). Thu: Choral Evensong, 6:30pm (in-person & livestream/on-demand).

“Something Different” Summer Outdoor Worship: Sundays through August, behind the Tomes-Higgins House (rain location: Parish Hall), bring a chair or blanket. Pack-A-Thon: Oct. 17, sign up. Fire and Wine Women’s Gathering: Thursdays, 7-8pm, through Nov. 18. Women’s retreat at Camp Washington: ‘The Healing Art of Storytelling’, Nov. 5-6, $175, cmcfadden@ christchurchgreenwich.org. Coming Out to God: Oct. 17, 11:15am, in the Family Room. Men’s Bible Study: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7:30-9pm, Rectory. Centering Prayer Retreat: Finding Peace Within: Oct. 23, 9:30am, in the Chapel, ecfitts@ gmail.com.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-6372262 www.saintsaviours.org

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

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org Join Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Rubin every Friday, 6pm for Shabbat Services, and once a month for Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm. All in person services are also live streamed on Zoom.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Services - In-person and virtual Friday night Shabbat services, 6:30pm & Saturday morning Shabbat services, 10:30am. Ongoing: Amazon Wish List to Support Midnight Run; Commemorative Brick Campaign purchase a brick and support Temple Sholom. Oct. 17: Filling In The Blanks Volunteer Opportunity, all day; Challah Baking Youth Program For K-5th Graders, 11:30am.

LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org Indoor Service: Sun, 10:30am. Bible Study: Sun, 11:45am.

St. Paul Lutheran Church 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 Indoor Service: Sun, 9am. Bible Study: Sun, 10:15am. Wednesday After-School program: Snacks & Crafts, 3-4pm; Bible Stories & Catechesis, 4-5pm; Community Dinner, 5:30pm (all are welcome); Bible Study on Romans (adults), 6:30pm.

METHODIST

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org

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

Sunday Worship: Spoken Eucharist, 8am, Church; Holy Eucharist with music, 10am, Church and Livestream; Family Eucharist, 10am, Parish Hall. (sign up for inperson service: signupgenius.com/ go/4090e4aadac2ea3ff2 -sunday1).

Coffee and Morning Prayers Podcast: Mon-Fri.

Sunday Worship Services: In-person or online, 10am, followed by a time of Fellowship. Wednesdays: Virtual Noonday Prayer & Evening Bible Study. (Details at diamondhill.com).

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org Worship: Sundays: Rite 1, 8am (inperson in the sanctuary & streamed).

1st and 3rd Sunday of every month: 10:15am, in the Sanctuary. 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month: in the Meadow, 10:30am (weather permitting). Sunday School continues in Selleck Hall.

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Virtual Sunday Worship, 9:30am, via Zoom (203 629 9584). Virtual Daily Gathering: Mon-Fri, 3pm, Zoom.

Talking with Your Hands: Mon, 3pm.

Reading this World as a Christian: Tue, 3pm. Back to Rock – music with Mr. Bruce: Tue, 3pm, via Zoom. Reading the Shape of Scripture: Wed, 3pm, via Zoom. Spring Bible Study: Thu, 3pm, via Zoom. Tea & Talk: Fri 3pm, via Zoom.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Worship via teleconference: Sun, 11am and until further notice (Dial-in number: 425-436-6380, Access code: 612220).

NONDENOMINATIONAL Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org Worship Service: Sun, 10am, Holiday Inn 980 Hope St, Stamford.

Online Sermons available on Facebook (facebook.com/ myrevivechurchgreenwich) and on Youtube. All groups are online. Direct any prayer needs to the prayer chain at 203-536-2686 or revivecfm@gmail. com.

Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Events marked by an * require registration at: stanwichchurch.org/ events Worship Services: Sundays, 9 & 10:45am (live-streamed). *Worship & Missions Celebration: Oct. 23, 6pm. *Gospel-Centered Parenting: Oct. 29 (2 Sessions), 7pm. Outdoor Music Night @ Winfield Street Coffee (Stamford): Oct. 31, 5pm.

The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org Sunday Service: 7pm, via Zoom.

Virtual Children’s Lyceum (ages 5-14): 3rd Sunday of the month, 10-10:40am. Healing Service: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-7:30pm.

(Email Albertsonpcc@gmail.com for registration and Zoom Links).

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life In-Person Services: Sun, 9:45am, Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 E Putnam Ave. Online Services: Sun, 9:45am, youtube.com/c/TrinityChurchLife/l ive. House Churches: Sun, 9:45am, Fairfield County, CT & Westchester County, NY. Alpha (online): Tue, 7:308:45pm. Receive Private Zoom Prayer: Sundays, 11-11:30am.

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org Sanctuary Worship: Sun, 10am (Traditional Service); 5pm (Contemporary Service), register.

Online Worship: Sun, 10-11am at fpcg. org/live. Sunday School online, 10:1511am. The Prayer Room: 2nd Thu of each month, 8-8:30pm, via Zoom.

Church Bonfire: Oct. 16, 4pm, Collyer Center.

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com Worship: Sun, 10am, Woman’s Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Ave. (Outside. Please bring a mask and a chair or a blanket). All Bible Study studies through zoom (email gracechurchofgreenwich@gmail.com for zoom links). All are welcome.

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org In-Person & online (LivingHopect. org/livestream) worship: 10am.

Coffee & fellowship after the service on the patio, weather permitting.

Men’s Retreat: Oct. 15, 12am to Oct. 17, 11:59pm, call Church Office.

Why We Are Going Back Into the City

By Nathan Hart It’s becoming more difficult to live and thrive in big cities.

Some have rising crime rates, and most have rising prices on everything from rent to parking to food. As a result, people are getting out. Real estate trends in the suburbs reveal a significant shift out of cities over the past year.

Aside from crime and costs, there seems to be another factor causing people to f lee cities: polarization. My evidence is only anecdotal, but when I hang out with people in the suburbs I am hearing an increased level of disdain for those who live in cities. The opposite is also true: my friends in the city roll their eyes about their acquaintances who chose to move to greener pastures. The urban/ suburban divide is related to the generational gap between

"If the city prospers, you too will prosper." an opportunity to bridge the gap. In his book Center Church, Timothy Keller makes a strong case for missional engagement in cities, in poor neighborhoods a nd h ig h societ y a l i ke. He writes, “Only if we produce thousands of new church communities that regularly win secular people to Christ, seek the common good of the whole city (especially the poor), and disciple thousands of Christians to write plays, advance science, do creative journalism, begin effective and productive new businesses, use their money for others, and produce cuttingedge scholarship and literature will we actually be doing all the things the Bible tells us that Christians should be doing!

This is how we will begin to see our cities comprehensively influenced for Christ.”

What I like about Keller’s vision is that it is hopeful, not cynical, about the future of cities. He sees the influence of

Jesus changing society for the better. Instead of pessimistically w r it i n g o f f u rb a n ite s a n d younger generations, he inspires us to actively engage with them, to share the gospel with them, and to intertwine our lives with theirs.

I fe e l ve r y i n s p i r e d b y these ideas. I am excited about the opportunity to reconcile a cultural divide while also ex pa nd i ng t he K i ngdom of God’s truth and love. As part of our church’s reach in the city of Stamford, for example, we host outdoor, public concerts in front of Winfield Street Coffee next to Ferguson Library in the center of the city. Our band plays upbeat, G od-exalting worship and rock music. Every time we do it, we end up having many meaningful conversations with the people who come. The people we talk to are hungry for connection with God and with people. I always learn something from them, too.

potential employers are scared away by their checkered pasts.

We believe in giving them a second chance by employing them in our café space, mentoring and guiding them, and eventually helping them find other jobs in town. Most importantly, our building will provide a space for people to encounter their “first love,” that is, Jesus himself. The property will hold worship services on Sundays where people can discover the One who can most fully satisfy the longings of their hearts.

Third place, second chance, f irst love. As we pursue deeper and more meaningful engagement with the city, these are our ambitions. It’s a big project, but it is in alignment with what God calls us to do in Jeremiah 29:7: “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

Beyond these live concerts a nd conversat ions, we a re also work ing on a more ambitious plan to move into the neighborhood by purchasing a building right in the cultural a nd ge o g raph ic a l he a r t of Stamford. We aim to buy a building large enough to be suitable for three simultaneous ambitions: A “third place” café environment in which people can connect with each other throughout the week. If the pandemic has proven anything, it’s that isolation kills the soul.

A “third place” is not your home (“f irst place”) or your work (“second place”), but a room where authentic community can occur for all. A purchased building will also be suitable for “second chance” employment.

We know and love people who have graduated from recovery programs like Pivot Ministries i n Br idgepor t. O f ten t hose Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart is graduates have a hard time the Senior Pastor of Stanwich f i nd i ng go o d jobs b e c ause Church.

The Beauty of Encounter

By Vanessa Avery

"It is a rewarding adventure to excavate all the layers of these histories and intersections between religion and culture! In doing so one might see what vast worlds we have in each and every human being who shows up at the interfaith table, religious or not.

I've been thinking a lot about what one can learn about the process of navigating religious diversity from architecture.

The other day I listened to a TED Talk by Thom Mayne, architect, creative genius, and winner of the 2005 Pritzker Prize. He stated: "To be an architect, somehow you have to negotiate...between this very private place where ideas take place and the outside world, and then make it understood. Basically, what we do is, we try to give coherence to the world...

There's been a continual

By Anne W. Semmes

younger and older people and is just one more example of how our country is becoming less unified.

I confess that I am sometimes part of the problem.

Logistically, it’s easier for me to stay within my own provincial parameters. I bring my kids to school, go to work, and socialize w ithin only a few square miles from my home. Without proximate relationships with people in the city, I can f ind myself not thinking of them much. Apparently lots of others share this experience, especially since far fewer people are commuting into the city since working from home has become so common. After many days and months of lack of interaction, it’s understandable that the division between urban and suburban people would grow wider.

I see an opportunity for reconnection and reconciliation.

People who live inside and outside of cities can learn a lot from each other. More than that, they can help each other. But it will take some effort.

Christians, especially, have

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relationship between inventions, which are private, and reality...And it's not any single system that makes the work. It's the relationship -it's the dynamics between the s ys te m s -- wh ich h ave t he power to transform and invent and produce an architecture that...would otherwise not exist."

M ay n e's wor d s p oi nt to the contextual soup-- the st a keholders, t he la nd, t he culture, the use, the materials, the com munit y, the beliefs, the engineers, the architects-out of which new and pioneering landscapes and built environments emerge.

Religions, too, can be said to be born out of similar "soup"--out of the meeting of cultures, the socalled "dialogue of civilizations".

New relig ious movements continue to spring forth to reflect changing cultural conversations.

It is a rewarding adventure to excavate all the layers of these histories and intersections between religion and culture!

In doing so one might see what vast worlds we have in each and every human being who shows up at the interfaith table, religious or not.

On the other hand, I remember when, as a teenager traveling across Europe and

the Middle East, I gazed upon the Duomo in Florence, the Parthenon in Athens, the Temple Mou nt i n Je r u s a le m , a nd I wondered at their existential sig nif icance, their spiritual resonance, their beauty, and power of these sheer and inspiring encounters.

M a n y y e a r s l a t e r, a s a resident of Greenwich, I stand in awe of the sacred architecture we have here around town and note their cultural, historical, and existential meaning.

Temple Sholom's earthy stone and powerf ul geometr y is a hearkening back to the ancient Temple, while Greenwich Reform

Synagogue's contemporary form nestles itself gracefully within its residential setting. St. Roch Church's bells remind me daily of its gorgeous Romanesque Revival style -- a link back in time to the architecture of Rome while its polychromatic stone points to the diversity of a new cultural context. Our religious landscape encapsulates time.

What if we transposed this engagement with architectural forms to our human encou nters? Hu ma n b ei ng s surely point back ward -- to their backgrounds, upbringing, religion, characteristics, etc. But philosopher Emmanuel Levinas

would remind us that the present ex i stent ia l t r ut h of hu m a n beings instead calls us forward with how to live. Authentically encountering another human being compels us to care for one another.

Described as "only interested in exploring the new, the present, and the now" (ted.com), I know Thom Mayne would agree.

Sharing Sacred Spaces is a Greenwich based 501(c)3 that explores relig ious diversit y a u t h e n t i c a l l y. . . t h r o u g h a rch itec t u re. L ea r n how to “read” sy mbolic landscapes while building an interreligious network. To learn more or get involved, email us at contact@ shar ingsacredspaces.org or call 203.609.3914. Register for an event or donate at w w w. sharingsacredspaces.org.

D r. Va n e s s a Ave r y i s th e Executive Director of Sharing Sacred Spaces, Inc., Lecturer of Interfaith Engagement at Yale Divinit y School . She lives in Greenwich with her husband, two children, and twin spaniels.

Lamont Visits Christ Church

A year after Governor Ned L a mont took of f ice, Cov id-19 arrived in the state of Connecticut i n J a n u a r y o f 2 0 2 0 . To d a y, Connecticut ranks as having one of the highest vaccination rates in the country. Two Sundays ago, the Governor told of how he met the challenge of dealing with the Covid invasion and achieving that high vaccination rate. In his opening remarks before the 100 or more church members and guests of the Christ Church Sunday Forum, he said, “It's really nice to be having a home game today because I travel a lot in this job.”

Lamont had come to the job as G over nor pr i med as a communicator and became determined to bring his people together for their health’s sake. “ The G over nor was i nvolved in public service early on in his career,” introduced Reverend Marek Zabrisk ie, “when he started a weekly newspaper in a [Vermont] town hit by losing its largest employer, and in so doing, he helped that community to have a voice…to begin the process of reinventing itself.” “ Tw o y e a r s a g o ,” b e g a n Lamont, “I said this is a state that has lost its confidence, a state that hasn't added a new job in 30 years, a physical train wreck. I had a real idea of exactly what I wanted to do and how to do it. And I thought we're making pretty good progress.

But as George Foreman the boxer

once said, a good swift punch to the gut can upset any strategy you may have, and that punch to the gut we all know too well was COVID… We had to figure out what to do, how to do it, and how to reassure people.”

F i r s t up w a s t h e n e e d to create a network of support. “In Connecticut we had some of the best medical minds in the world.

And it was Albert Ko and Scott Gottlieb of the Yale School of Medicine, and Jackson Labs, and we have some great hospitals…

We worked hand in glove with the hospitals.”

“And I needed trusted advocates with me,” he continued, “that included the religious community, the medical community, and the business community, And I have a neighbor here in Greenwich Indra Nooyi who used to run PepsiCo she had some credibility with the business community.”

A nother advocate was his Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services. “A lot of COVID was a matter of persuasion and bringing people along - a lot of it was just a management nightmare. We were scrambling around the globe trying to get masks and trying to allocate a test and trying to allocate vaccines.”

With shutdowns came anger and fear. “We had to say no high school basketball championships…

Nobody wanted to close down bars over St Patrick's Day weekend…

Hair salon owners were mad as heck that they were not open.

The stylists were driving around

shouting over the bullhorn, ‘Hair my voice, Hair my voice.’ That gave me an idea of some of the tension out there as you try and get the right balance going forward.

“I just tried to think out loud with people, and we did these afternoon newscasts, just trying to tell everybody what we are doing, why we're doing it and see if we could bring them along.” He called Scott Gottlieb his “best ally. I was on the phone with him every day because it was not an all or nothing - I needed people that could get that balance.

“Democracies are incredibly me ssy a nd content ious u nt i l confronted with a crisis, and then there's no place better to be than a democracy like Connecticut where everybody rallied to the cause. It broke my heart…Three quarters of schools, including here in Greenwich had already closed down by the time we said the rest of the schools have to close down.”

“So, we worked hard to get laptops and Chromebooks to all the kids,” he said. “They call that remote or distance learning. It worked pretty well in places like Greenwich but didn't work as well in some of our cities where the kids didn't necessarily have the infrastructure to support them.

“We asked everybody to wear a mask in school, and that really kept the infection rate low, and it made an enormous difference in terms of keeping our schools open…so, the mask gave people an awful lot of confidence going forward.” “ We k e p t o u r p a r k s a n d beaches and golf courses, open, like other people I thought it was a key to sanity… your appreciation of open space, and what that means in terms of our wellbeing.”

And the other news he shared was, “the overwhelming majority, about 88 percent of our adults are vaccinated. But there's a strong significant group- 10 to 15 percent

that will not get vaccinated.”

One questioner pointed to military mandates in the past citing mandatory vaccinations going back to the Revolutionary War when George Washington mandated t he sma l lp ox vacci ne for h is Continental Army. At the time, the vaccine had a fatality rate of 5 to 10 percent but Washington mandated it any way for his soldiers. Today's military is already required to take any vaccine the military deems necessary at any time.

“As of tomorrow,” answered Lamont, “it’s a mandate only if you're in public health, if you’re a state employee. I really believe that 99 percent of them are going to be vaccinated by the end of next week and we'll be in a good place because we brought them along through persuasion, not just th roug h mandate.”

“Governor Lamont,” a young woman asked, “I’m wondering how you can justify the hypocrisy

of masking our children in school, when no one here is masked - we all know masks don't work, so why are you putting our children through this emotional torture?”

The governor said, “First of all, those kids aren't vaccinated, and they can't be vaccinated by law…

You're right, in other places going around the state, I generally follow the rules within that community.

We don't always wear masks when we're surrounded by vaccinated people. Greenwich is following its rules right here. And if I had to wager, I’d bet 99 percent of you here are vaccinated, and that's a big difference than your child's classroom.”

The Revd. Zabriskie had the last question. “We've had too much division in our country. You have helped to elicit the best in us. Do you have any thoughts of just how we can do that nationally - you've done that so well on a statewide level?”

Lamont reflected. “I remember that feeling of unity we had after 911 where we knew we're all in it together,” and back a year ago, “when we realized we were being confronted by stuff we couldn't quite understand. This state got so much done by working together, and what I’ve got to do every day as governor is to try to keep that spirit together. We can disagree, but we disagree as friends. Anyway, we got to 88 percent, but I’ve still got to work on the other 15 percent.

Thanks everybody.”

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SPORTS

SUPPORT YOUNG ATHLETES AT THESE UPCOMING GAMES BRUNSWICK SCHOOL: Crew: Sun. vs. Overpeck Fall Classic (at Overpeck County Park), TBA Cross-Country: Wed. at FAA Race (at Brunswick School), 4:30 p.m.

Football: Tomorrow at Wyoming Seminary, 2 p.m.

Soccer: Wed. at Salisbury School, 3 p.m.

Water Polo: Tomorrow at Loomis Chaffee School, 2 p.m.

Tomorrow vs. Phillips Andover Academy (at Loomis Chaffee), 3:15 p.m.

GREENWICH ACADEMY Cross-Country: Wed. vs. FAA Race (at Brunswick School), 4:30 p.m.

Field Hockey: Tomorrow vs. Tabor Academy, 1 p.m.

Thu. vs. Holy Child, 4 p.m.

Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Tabor Academy, 1 p.m.

Wed. vs. Westminster School, 3:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Tomorrow vs. Miss Porter’s School, 2 p.m.

Wed. vs. Hamden Hall, 4:15 p.m.

GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Football: Tomorrow vs. Long Island Lutheran School, 3 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Frederick Gunn School, 1:30 p.m.

Wed. at South Kent School, 2 p.m.

Field Hockey: Tonight vs. Masters School, 6 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Frederick Gunn School, 4 p.m.

Wed. at Suffield Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Water Polo: Wed. vs. Greenwich H.S., 3 p.m.

GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL Football: Tomorrow at St. Joseph H.S., 1:30 p.m.

Boys’ Golf: Oct. 18 vs. FCIAC Division I Championship (at Chippanee G.C.), 8:30 a.m.

Field Hockey: Mon. at Darien H.S., 4 p.m.

Thu. vs. Norwalk H.S., 4:15 p.m.

Boys’ and Girls’ Cross-Country: Up next: Oct. 20 vs. FCIAC championships (at TBA), TBA Up next: Oct. 30 at CIAC class LL championships (at Wickham Park) 1 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer: Today vs. Westhill H.S., 4:30 p.m.

Mon. at Wilton H.S., 4 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer: Today at Westhill H.S., 4 p.m.

Tomorrow vs. Bridgeport Central H.S., 12 p.m.

Tue. vs. Wilton H.S., 4:15 p.m.

Girls’ Volleyball: Today vs. Ridgefield H.S., 5:30 p.m.

Mon. vs. Bridgeport Central H.S., 5:30 p.m.

Wed. vs. Danbury H.S., 5:30 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming and Diving: Wed. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe H.S., 4:30 p.m.

SACRED HEART GREENWICH Cross-Country: Tomorrow at Kent School, 2:30 p.m.

Wed. vs. FAA Meet (at Brunswick School), 4:45 p.m.

Field Hockey: Tomorrow at Hotchkiss School, 1:45 p.m.

Mon. vs. Greens Farms Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Wed. vs. Rye Country Day, 4:15 p.m.

Rowing: Up next: Oct. 23-24 vs. Head of the Charles (at Cambridge, Mass.), TBD Soccer: Today at Hotchkiss School, 6:30 p.m.

Wed. at King School, 4 p.m.

Volleyball: Tomorrow at Kent School, 3 p.m.

Mon. vs. Masters School, 5 p.m.

Wed. vs. Westover School, 3:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Making Lasting Memories This Season

By Paul Silverfarb This season has seen its fair share of amazing moments for the Sacred Heart Greenwich field hockey team.

Beating ranked opponents and competing against some of the best competition the young and talented Tigers could possibly see, Sacred Heart currently has a record of 7-3 overall.

They have only given up nine goals while scoring an impressing 44. While they are in the middle of another stellar campaign, the Tigers still have hopes of making even more lasting memories.

“We're excited,” said Sacred Heart head coach Alexandru Gheorghe. “We are excited to get back on the field and to play the season. So far we’re doing really well. I think they’ve known each other for a long time and they've been playing together for quite a while and that’s a big deal. They really like each other and they work really hard for each other. There’s a good connection between them.”

And although Gheorghe believes this is a rebuilding team, as the Tigers have only two seniors on the roster, a freshman goalie, and six juniors, he still knows that there is a target on their backs. Afterall, Sacred Heart were FAA regular season champions back in 2019, won the 2018 FAA Tournament, and were New England champs in 2019.

“They know there’s pressure on them and they are expected to deliver with quality,” the head coach said.

“They are expected to win a lot of the games and they're expected to defend the New England championship title.

That, of course, comes with a lot of pressure, but they're also up to it so they're going to work really hard to try and get the championship again.”

Helping the Tigers reach that next level are their two senior captains, Erin Griffin and Caroline Nemec.

“They are critical,” said Gheorghe.

“Having good leaders always helps, and it makes things easier on all aspects. They’re doing a really good job complimenting each other, both on and off the field. Caroline is more about the play on the field and making sure people are where they are supposed to be. Erin is more about getting the team together and making sure everyone feels welcome and involved. Both are going a great job. Everyone on the team feels relaxed and feels included. It’s just a very good environment to train in

and compete for each other.”

Although Nemec is leading the team with goals, Gheorghe said that it’s more about the team aspect when it comes to the attack.

“We don’t rely on featured players,” he said. “We rely on the team and the system. So that's pretty much one of the key secrets that makes us successful in the past few years. We all know that relying on one player could become an issue along the way. The whole team works together and they work really hard for each other. For us it doesn't really matter who scores goals. It matters who gets it done and wins for the team.”

To help the team improve, both on the off the field, Gheorghe took his squad Pennsylvania for competition in the Max Field Hockey High School National Invitational. During the twodays in late September, Sacred Heart played some of the best teams in the country.

The Tigers fell to St. John’s School 3-2, were defeated by Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 2-1 and lost to Providence Day School of North Carolina 2-1.

For Gheorghe, this was more about the experience than the outcomes.

It was critical for us to be there,” Gheorghe said. “In terms of preparing the team to go up against the league, it's critical. We faced top 10 teams in the country. We, not necessarily, played for a result to win. We just like to know each other. We tried different systems and tactics, and then we use that as a preparation moment for our league. It definitely was a huge help. And also, the team bonding was great. We stayed overnight and that really helps them, especially with this being a rebuilding year and having a very young team.”

And it didn’t take long for the T i g e r s to s e e r e s u lt s f r o m t h at weekend tournament against some elite programs. Sacred Heart started October in grand fashion. Against Oak Knoll, the No. 5 ranked team in the country, Sacred Heart used a stifling defense and timely attack to score three times in the first half to blank Oak Knoll 4-0.

Delf ina Gonzalez Lobo, Griff in, Caroline Nemec, and Kate Nemec each tallied goals for the Tigers, while goalie Teresa Harkins finished with six saves.

“That was a very big game for us,”

said Gheorghe. “Last year they were the No. 2 team in the country and this year they are ranked fifth. They are very young, but we really believe in them and they believe in themselves as well. We know that if we have a chance, we need to play together and train as hard as we can in practice.”

Not only did SHG blank a top five team, but they also put an end to Oak Knoll’s 52-game win streak, something that the head coach is certainly proud of.

“That was a big win, especially beating them 4-0,” said Gheorghe.

“They did not have any many shots on goal or anything dangerous. We were able to keep a clean sheet and that’s definitely very important for us. And we scored a good amount of goals. It was very good. It gave us confidence and to believe in their teammates. It was definitely a great highlight of the season so far.”

With the Tigers faring so well against top-notch teams this season The Sacred Heart field hockey team has been dominating the so far, and doing that during what the competition so far this season, outscoring the opposition 44-9 as of press head coach says is a rebuilding year, it time. (photo courtesy of the Sacred Heart athletic department) seems like the future is bright for the

Sacred Heart field hockey team.

“It's a great feeling, but definitely we need to we need to stay very humble, and we need to always stay focused and concentrate on every single team

playing against us,” Gheorghe said.

They are trying to beat us, and they will try to score. I’m sure if anyone was going to score a goal against us, they are going to celebrate. But I’m very happy and very proud for them for their

results so far. The season is not yet over, and we need to stay focused and protect every single one of us to stay healthy and give the best performance possible. And then after the season, yes, we can enjoy it.”

SCOREBOARD Football

Kent School 1 vs. Brunswick School 4

Sacred Heart 1 vs. Hopkins School 3

Williston Northampton School 15 vs. Brunswick School 20

Greenwich Country Day 0 vs. Masters School 5

Sacred Heart 3 vs. Holy Child 2

Greenwich Country Day 0 vs. Pingry School 13

Girls’ Soccer

Masters School 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 3

Boys’ Golf:

Greenwich High 0 vs. Ridgefield High 0

Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Hotchkiss School 1

Staples High 165 vs. Greenwich High 158

Bridgeport Central 0 vs. Greenwich High 3

Water Polo

Field Hockey

Greenwich Academy 6 vs. King School 0

Brunswick School 21 vs. Greenwich Country Day 6

Stamford High 0 vs. Greenwich High 8

Taft School 2 vs. Greenwich Academy 1

Greenwich High B 6 vs. Brunswick School 18

Fairfield Ludlowe High 0 vs. Greenwich High 6

Greens Farms 3 vs. Greenwich Country Day 0

YPro Water Club 6 vs. Brunswick School 19

Greenwich Country Day 1 vs. Kingswood-Oxford School 3

Greenwich Country Day 2 vs. Holy Child 1

Brunswick School 17 vs. CT Premier Water Polo 8

Taft School 2 vs. Greenwich Academy 6

Hopkins School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 1

Greenwich High 6 vs. Brunswick School 14

King School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 5

Sacred Heart 4 vs. Millbrook School 0

Girls’ Swimming & Diving

Sacred Heart 7 vs. Greenwich Academy 0

Girls’ Volleyball

Trumbull High 84 vs. Greenwich High 99

Boys’ Soccer

Greenwich High 3 vs. Fairfield Warde High 0

Greenwich High 104 vs. Staples High 77

Ridgefield High 3 vs. Greenwich High 3

Trumbull High 0 vs. Greenwich High 3

Avon Old Farms 3 vs. Brunswick School 2

Greenwich High 3 vs. New Canaan High 0

SPORTS

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Olympians & World-class Jumpers Compete

By Liz Leamy Last Saturday, several dozen premiere U.S. and international world-level eq uestr ians convened at the Greenwich Polo Club to face off against one another at the inaugural CSI Equestrian presented by Showplus® competition that featured prizes totaling nearly 250 thousand dollars.

This unforgettable stadium jumping event, held amidst w indy weather and g ray skies, drew several thousand spectators who clearly app e a re d to b e wowe d by the sk ills of the world and nationally ranked contenders who participated in this showdown, both equine and human, as they scaled fences ranging up to six feet high on a course with numerous changes of direction in super-fast times.

“It’s been a lot of fun to see world-class equestrian jumping in person,” said Gloria Coe Sprigg, a Greenwich resident and teacher who has been honored for her work at the Hamilton Avenue Elementary School in town. “The horses are beautiful, the riders are incredible and people here seem to be enjoying the day and also are enthusiastic and k n ow l e d g e a b l e a b out t h e sport.”

I n t he f i na l t a l ly, Nayel Nassar of Eg ypt and his powerful charge, Igor van de Wittemoere clinched the top spot in the main event of the day, the CSI3* CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix of Greenwich competition with a clean jumpoff run of 41.23 seconds to claim the winning purse of 150 thousand dollars.

Nassar, whose charge is owned by Evergate Stables LLC based in Wellington, Florida, generated the highest score among the 10 f inalists who qualified for this jump off by accruing the best times among the formidable 25-plus entry field in a preliminary round competitions.

I n t he f i na l, Nassa r, 2 9, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics last summer, scaled a host of difficult hurdles ranging up to six feet in height with the strength quickness and command of a premiere worldclass ath lete, much to the delight of the crowd.

D u r i n g N a s s a r ’s r u n , mem bers of his family, as well as his f iancée, Jennifer Gates, a top U.S. equestrian, and her family, who are from Manhattan, could be heard cheering him on in the stands, which was endearing.

Alex Matz of the U.S. and his gorgeous charge, Erdento van de Leeuwerk, owned by Horseshoe Trail Farm LLC in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, claimed second with a fast, aggressive and superb run in which they completed in 41.49 seconds.

Reputed to be one of the rising stars of the sport, Matz, 24, is the son of Michael Matz, the esteemed Show Jumping Hall of Famer who is now a racehorse trainer and D.D. Alexander Matz, the Pan Am Games medalist. He lives in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the famed American horse haven.

Nicky Galligan of Ireland placed third with Castelissimo, his stunning white horse who is owned by Guardian Stables LLC in North Salem, New York.

The t wo cle a r e d a l l t he jumps in 42.44 seconds in the f inal, navigating the course in powerful, conf ident and commanding fashion.

Along with the top three finishers, the competition in this event was international, with riders and horses representing countries such as Great Britain, Canada, Brazil, Colombia and Israel, as well as the U.S., Egypt and Ireland and other faraway spots around the globe.

“It has been great to be here,” said Rodrigo de Paula Pessoa of Brazil, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in individual jumping and seven-time Olympian who competed in the CSI3* CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix of Greenwich event. “It’s been a terrific turnout and incredible event.”

Nayel Nassar and Igor van de Wittemoere of Egypt during their winning run in the CSI3* CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix of Greenwich event. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Neuhof)

Caption: Sydney Shulman and A Toi de Prim of Israel after winning the CSI2* Double H Farm Grand Prix Event. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Neuhof)

Caption: Sydney Shulman and A Toi de Prim of Israel jump their way to first place at the Greenwich Polo Club last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Neuhof)

Me a nwh i le , ma ny ot her at h letes, bot h hu ma n a nd equine, had traveled from all around the U.S. in order to compete at this event.

Throughout the day, cars could be seen parked on the grassy Greenwich Polo Club lot with license plates from states such as Michigan, Florida,

California, Massachusetts, Kentucky and Pennsylvania and other domestic spots.

“It seems like there are a lot of people who have come here

from all over the world and from around the country which is exciting,” said Gloria Coe Sprigg, who grew up watching polo matches at the former

polo grounds on King Street.

“This is a beautiful venue and everything is so well organized.

I’m having a great time and would like to come back again next year.”

Notably, a big crowd favorite at this event was Georgina Bloomberg, the accomplished A mer ica n eq uestr ia n who represented the U.S. at the 2015 Pan American Games and is the daughter of Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City Mayor and founder of Bloomberg LP. Bloomberg placed an impressive si x th w ith her stealth charge, Manhattan, owned by Gotham Enterprizes LLC in the CSI3* CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix of Greenwich showdown and was all about quickness, energy and focus.

Certainly, the efforts and skills of Bloomberg and all the entrants in this competition seemed to be appreciated by the spectators, who clapped and cheered loudly for them as they navigated the various courses with tremendous ease, confidence and aptitude.

According to the riders, this event was a win-win situation in all regards.

“It has been great to be here,” said Rodrigo de Paula Pessoa of Brazil, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in individual jumping a nd seven-t i me Oly mpia n who competed in the CSI3* CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix of Greenwich event. “It’s been a terrif ic turnout and incredible event.”

Meanwhile, Sydney Shulman and her powerful charge, A Toi de Prim of Israel, won first place in the CSI2* Double H Farm Grand Prix event that featured a 57 thousand dollar prize.

Shulman, who trains primarily in Greenwich and whos e hors e is ow ne d by Andrew Bourns of Ireland, earned an impressive time of 37.26.

Alex Matz of the U.S., the second-place f inisher in the CSI3* CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix of Greenwich event, took second in this competition, scoring a 37.73 time on his charge, Ibbo van T’Keldertje of Beechwood Stables based in Weston, Massachusetts.

Peter L eone of the U. S., meanwhile, clinched third with a 37.26 on Cedric 84, whose owner is Maarten Huygens.

Certainly, it appears as if this might be the first chapter of what might indeed emerge as a major world international show jumping competition in the sport, an initiative that also ought to bode well, once again, for the golden role of the Greenwich Polo Club in the domestic and global equine community.

“This is the first time I’ve been at an actual horse event such as this and I didn’t know w h at to e x p e c t . It ’s b e e n incredible. The horses are magnificent and the riders are so graceful and agile,” said Mel Dogan of New York City, a long time attendee of the Greenwich Polo Club who is an international business attorney and partner of the C24 Gallery in Chelsea, Manhattan. “This has been an elegant, satisfying and well-run event. I will come back again next year.”

The world-class riders who were there also echoed similar sentiments.

“I think this event has great potential going forward,” said Ro d r igo Pe ssoa of Bra z i l, a Wo rl d g o l d m e d a l i s t i n individual jumping who comp ete d la st su m mer at the Tokyo Olympics and who also spends much of the year training at Artemis Farm in North Salem, New York. “I believe this event will continue to grow, which is exciting for everybody.”

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Universal Crossword

Astrology for Week of Oct 17, 2021 LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct You don’t often act fierce but you will this week – and with good cause. There is no reason why you should make allowances for those who are deliberately dragging their feet. Leave them in no doubt that you are not in the least bit amused.

ARIES 21 March-20 April If you’ve fallen out with a partner or colleague you will see the results this week. With Pluto, planet of power, under solar pressure you will also understand why it’s wrong to force others to act against their will.

Next time try cooperation not coercion.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov There’s no point trying to persuade others to see things your way this week. With the Sun at odds with your ruler Pluto you must decide what you want to do and do it. The more evil looks you get the more sure you can be you’re doing the right thing.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May There is a chance that you will fall out with an authority figure this week and the repercussions could be messy for you both. Try to steer clear of anyone who tends to rub you up the wrong way – and don’t feel hurt if certain people give you a wide berth.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec You will find yourself at odds this week with people you usually get along with quite well. A difficult Sun-Pluto aspect warns that whatever happens, you mustn’t take it to heart or lose your temper because like all such situations, it will eventually pass.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June You will be a hero or a villain this week – quite possibly both.

You’ll ignore those with delicate egos and wade in where angels fear to tread – either putting the world to rights or making things many times worse.

Either way, you’ll make an impression

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan You are under no obligation to work with or for anyone who gives you an unnecessarily hard time. The best way to deal with them is to pretend they don’t exist. Your solar chart warns you not to rise to the bait – regardless of what they say.

CANCER 22 June-23 July When someone does something that goes against your interests you don’t hesitate to hit back.

The trouble is that you may hit out at the wrong person this week and spark an unnecessary feud with someone who could have been your friend.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb The way you treat others this week will determine how they treat you later on so resist the urge to let rip no matter how much they deserve it.

Do whatever it takes to maintain your delicate equilibrium – even taking a back seat for a while if necessary.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug You are entitled to your opinion and to express it as often and as loudly as you like regardless of who disagrees. The fact is that you won’t be in the best of moods this week but you will feel a lot better once you’ve found someone to let out your frustrations on.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March If you don’t like the way things develop this week make your excuses and leave. It may look as if you’re abandoning the struggle but why waste your time and energy on something that can’t be changed? Save yourself for a battle that can be won.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept You are likely to get angry if others refuse to do as you say this week. If you’ve learnt anything in recent years it’s that throwing tantrums seldom, if ever, changes anything for the better. Turn on the charm and you will make the right impression.

Edited by David Steinberg September 2, 2021 ACROSS 1 Cellist Casals 6 Baby carriage, to a Brit 10 Actress Kate or Rooney 14 Model of perfection 15 Nelson’s laugh on “The Simpsons” 16 Metal with the symbol Fe 17 Kick off date night, say 19 Pro ___ (proportionately) 20 Not as expensive 21 Musical finale 22 Secretive group 23 Doc hidden in “patients” 24 Totally awesome 26 Where bubble tea originated 28 Certain flower girls 29 Aerodynamic 30 Whiskey barrel 33 Co. with blue lawn signs 34 Some birds’ peepers, and a phonetic hint to three letters within 17-, 24-, 50- and 59-Across 38 PC’s “brain” 41 Columbus MLS team, or a synonym for “team”

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42 In need of vacuuming 46 Intricately decorated 49 “Hooray!”

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54 “___ & Oh’s” (Elle King hit) 55 Boot out 56 Smallest of a litter 57 Presidential rejection 58 “Dibs!”

59 Organizer in a binder 61 Tacks on 62 Emmy winner Falco 63 Deck out 64 Loch ___ monster 65 Bobcat, e.g.

66 Catch with a rope DOWN 1 Babies in sties 2 Gland near a kidney 3 ___ Boys (“Fight for Your Right” band) 4 Most popular dogs, per the AKC 5 Ancient 6 ___ Penh 7 Genre for Aretha Franklin 8 Yet to come 9 Scrape or scuff 10 Desert illusion 11 Flavorful kind of coffee bean 12 Spun

13 One may look for trends 18 Widely admired person 22 Movie FX 24 “The Great British ___ Off” 25 Like a lefty’s hand after using a fountain pen, often 27 It might catch a fly 30 Rank below capt.

31 Response to a captain 32 Leave in stitches?

35 Laptop brand 36 Abridge, maybe 37 “How’s it goin’?”

38 Camping gear maker 39 Bring home the bacon

40 Relaxes 43 Skimpy swimsuits 44 Some distracted drivers 45 Like 20 Questions questions 47 What a VIP pass offers 48 Bit of bod art 49 Word from the Tibetan for “rocky” and “bear” 51 Quarterback with the most Super Bowl wins 52 Append, as a vocal track 53 S&P 500, for one 57 Spanish for “life” 59 Bus. card number 60 Former WNBA president Ackerman

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24. (K) That thing’s 27. (K) Fresh morning dampness 29. (K) Cry softly 32. Inner mollusk shell layer (3 words) 36. (K) Skin hole 37. Anguish, to thee 38. (K) Like a mouth full of cotton 39. (K) Section of the foot 42. (K) Like a butcher’s meat 44. (K) Period 46. (K) Indianapolis has a famous one 51. (K) Mother of Cain and Abel 52. Musical masterwork 53. App picture 54. (K) Supporter for a table or a person 55. Part of a church or cathedral

56. (K) Nursery rhyme residence 57. An encouraging word 58. (K) Create a text 59. Young kid running around DOWN 1. (K) Pillow filler, sometimes 2. Skilled 3. (K) Not that long from now 4. (K) Eater’s helpers 5. (K) What a home provides 6. (K) Stuff from volcanoes 7. Straighten tire wheels 8. Wild fight among many 9. Mattress supporter 10. Solo during an opera 11. (K) Used a door buzzer 19. General assistant 23. Leave wide-mouthed

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ON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

From the Greenwich Sentinel Foundation: the weekly newsletter from educators to Greenwich parents.

CALVIN AND HOBBES © 1989 Watterson. Reprinted with permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.

Creating Confident Students

By Rebecca Steck , M.S.ED If you have ever had the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon, you returned home with the most picturesque images in your mind of one of the great natural wonders of the world. It is difficult to put into words the beauty that blankets you as you stand on the rim of the canyon.

After ref lecting on such an experience, you are different and have a perspective that is unique to your neighbor who has yet to encounter such rare natural exquisiteness and splendor.

To delineate the Greenwich Catholic School experience in a few words is comparable to the challenges presented

Our children have daily encounters with Christ and nurturing, expert educators that provide immeasurable value to their growth as productive contributing members of society. when describing the Grand Canyon. Our children have daily encounters with Christ and nurturing, expert educators that provide immeasurable value to their growth as productive contributing members of society.

Our “Portrait of a Graduate” identif ies the intangible characteristics of our students of which we promise to our parents that their child will

have up on t hei r 8t h g rade graduation. Our students will be faithful, inquisitive, generous, determined, and collaborative.

How does one put that into words? As a parent, are there any characteristics more important?

The faith-f illed students of Greenwich Catholic engage in charitable work such as volunteering at the Stamford

animal shelter and helping their neighbors during the recent flooding. They are generous and caring community members with deep empathy for those around them. The exceptional teachers of GCS design daily activities with their students in which they are presented with opportunities to think for themselves. They are taught how to question, when to conduct valuable research, and how to assess their findings as if they are the Scientists themselves.

Currently, our students are gearing up for the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair where they will proudly display one unit of study in which they became the experts. Inquisitivity helps individuals pursue careers that we do not know yet to exist.

Our kids will be working jobs yet to be determined. We are helping them prepare for the unknown.

In the midst of a pandemic, every student in last year’s graduating class was accepted

into the highest level math course they were permitted to enter. D eter m i nat ion at its f inest. Recently, our 8th g rade s t ude nt s i mpr e s s e d admissions counselors at our High School Fair with their ability to greet them with a confident handshake, introduce themselves with ease, and ask prepared questions regarding high school programs. Our 7th Grade Student Ambassadors vo lu nt e e r e d t h e i r t i m e to ent husiast ic a l ly assist t he counselors throughout the event.

On the soccer field, our students are leading and collaborating. We teach them to be competitive, yet kind to their predecessors and teammates. They are responsible for their actions and are dynamic in their pursuit of individual and group success.

As nature often astonishes us in its beauty, our school family is incredibly proud of our past graduates and our future change-makers. To measure

Meaningful Math

By Clay Kaufman Math is a challenge for many students, and traditional ways of teaching math often frustrate them. You may remember your own math experience as “drill and kill,’ as the saying goes.

Part of the frustration with math stems from a common belief about the purpose of math, something with which I don’t agree based on decades of teaching everything from Algebra to Calculus. When I was in math classes in middle and high school, and students asked the teacher “why are we learning this?”, I remember the teachers saying: “Because you need to know it for next year’s math class.” An unsatisfying response, of cou rse. Ma ny students really wanted to know why a particular topic was important or useful.

As we all know, most adults don’t use the quadratic formula in their daily life. Nor w ill they use the Law of Cosines or t he ha l f-a ng le for mu la .

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first and foremost, for most students, math is about teaching intuitive thinking, looking for patterns and finding systems that organize our thinking and make tasks easier. over the years, I have found that math is a tool for helping students build intuition and find patterns. When looking at a particular practice problem, it is helpful to step back and ask yourself, “what’s going on in this problem?” That is, is it an equation that needs to be solved? An expression that needs to be simplif ied?

What strateg ies does the problem require? That intuitive approach applies to most of life’s challenges. For example, in the workplace, if someone you supervise is struggling with a task, you step back and assess the reason: does the person need more training? is the task clearly defined? Is the person right for this task? Do they have the materials or data they need

to get the job done?

In math, we rely on algorithms--structured procedures that help us approach problems systematically. If you’ve seen the movie Apollo 11, you’ve seen the importance of structured procedures as the astronauts restart the electrical system step by step to avoid draining more energy than is available.

And we use algorithms in our daily lives all the time. Everyone knows how to open their front door with a key. Why are we able to open someone else’s front door with the right key?

Because we know the general algorithm: insert key, turn right or left, twist the knob and push or pull the door open. Every door is different, and at my first

house, I had to lift the handle slightly while inserting the key. Each door has its quirks, but the algorithm is the same.

So first and foremost, for most students, math is about teaching intuitive thinking, looking for patterns and finding systems that organize our thinking and make tasks easier.

A second aspect of math that feels daunting is automaticity with math facts. We all hope our children will remember their times tables and other math facts. For some students it comes naturally. Students with learning differences may never reach a point at which their math facts are automatic, but difficulty with math facts won’t hold them back in most fields of endeavor. Using a calculator for math facts is not the end of the world! A few years ago, I was teaching the Calculus class at the school I headed, and I had a student who was conceptually very strong, and earned A’s all the way through Calculu, even though she couldn’t multiply 6 times 3 in her head. She used a calculator, and was an excellent Calculus student because she understood the concepts and thought intuitively.

In fact, students who struggle with math facts are often can master math concepts.

At The Cedar School, a private high school here in Greenwich,

all our students have languagebased learning differences, and we see that the biggest challenge for them is actually the language of math, not the concepts. Word problems are full of words, not surprisingly, and giving the students a structured approach to setting up an equation makes a big difference. Color-coding a nd s et t i ng up st r uc t u r e d procedures make the concepts accessible, and singing the Quadratic Formula to the tune of “Pop Goes the Weasel” makes it much easier to memorize (try it!).

In fact, my youngest daughter was taking Algebra i n m idd le s ch o ol a nd w a s str ug g ling w ith homework one night at the kitchen table. I asked her what was giving her trouble. She said the Quadratic Fo r m u l a w a s d i f f i c u l t t o memorize! I suggested she sing it to the tune of “Pop Goes the Weasel,” and she perked right up. She asked, “Dad, is it ok if I use that song to help me?” I told her, “of course!” The next day she came home looking very concerned. When I asked her what was wrong, she said that she was singing the song while working on math at lunch, and her friends came over. I wasn’t sure what she was going to say next! But she said that they asked if they could use the song too, and she said “Dad, I told

their success is impossible. If you are lucky enough to meet one of them, you will share in the delight. If you would like to explore GCS for your family, please call us for a tour. We would love nothing more than to immerse you in our very own “Grand Canyon” experience.

Rebecca Steck is in her first year as Greenwich Catholic’s Head of School. She is an Indiana University School of Education graduate and earned her Masters degree in Educational Leadership f r o m Un ive rs i t y of D a y to n .

Formally, she was the Principal of St. Patrick’s School in Yorktown Heights, NY of which was named Best Private School in Westchester in 2020 and 2021. She is one of ten National Catholic School Principals to graduate from the NCEA New Leader’s Academy in June. More than anything she is passionate about personalized student growth and making the world a better place through her students.

them they could, but I didn’t ask you if that was ok!” I told that of course it was ok, and within a week, half the grade was singing the Quadratic Formula!

Drilling math facts sometimes helps. Research shows that structured procedures and a multisensory approach that breaks down the language of math make a bigger difference in learning concepts (such as long division—such a complex process!), f inding patterns, categorizing, and st reng t hen i ng a n i nt u itive understanding of math.

Memorization is only one small part of what makes math useful.

When students ask, “why are we learning this?”, they deserve a real answer. They deserve to know that you don’t have to know all your math facts to be good at math, and that math helps everyone, in every field of study. When we help students build their intuition and draw on their strengths, they can apply what they learn in math to everything they do in school.

Clay Kaufman, a longtime educator and school leader, is founder and Head of School at The Cedar School, a high s c h o ol for st u d e nts with lang uage-ba sed learning differences, such as dyslexia, here in Greenwich.

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