October 22, 2021 by Greenwich Sentinel

Greenwich Sentinel The Greenwich Weekly Newspaper, Local, local, local.

October 22, 2021

ECRWSS PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit #2475 Providence, RI Postal Customer RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

The Local News You Need to Know

Hunter Moon Rises Over Sound

Operation Santa

www.stop95noise.org This newly formed group held a public forum on Oct. 19 at the EGCC to share the results of a noise study. According to the group's President, Greg Piccininno, the results of the study were BAD in the sense that we have an extreme noise issue. He went on to say that "the next few months are critical." According to Piccininno, the noise study was conducted in five locations from Old Greenwich to Byram. The result was over 80 dBa for each location. That is about 10 dBa over the last readings conducted by the CT DOT. The CT DOT $200 million project will go from Exit 2 to Exit 6; is expected to take three to four years to complete and is slated to begin next year. The project is thus far limited to resurfacing, b r i d g e r e h a b i l it at i o n , l i g ht i n g a n d s a fe t y improvements having failed, according to the DOT, to meet eligibility requirments for noise analysis. Other work includes stormwater infrastructure upgrades and improvements to access roads. There are plans for “selective tree clearing.” Harftord Elm Street Oyster House Reopens Greenwich’s famous Elm Street Oyster House has officially reopened after closing this past year for renovations. With the renovation comes an entirely rebuilt kitchen and cooking area, as well as all new resurfacing, wallpapering, and more. Citizens Police Advisory Committee The Board of Selectmen is officially considering creating a Citizen’s Police Advisory Committee. The committee would include civilian oversight into internal affairs and processes, and would consist of 10 residents over the age of 17, all of whom are graduates of the GPD Citizen Police Academy, a course that is held twice a year.

Please turn to page 7

Illustrated by Wajih Chaudhry

Renting Brain Space

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT

We own all the storage capacity in our brains. What stories do we want to store there by telling them again and again? Are we the hero, the survivor, the observer, or the victim of these stories? Do we really want to give difficult people a central room in our brain? This is our choice. We have the power to rewire our brains: we can either feed or starve our thoughts as they arise. Thoughts that we feed reconsolidate our memories and our emotional experiences every time we dwell on them. Thoughts that we starve lose their power. There is no point in being ha rd on ou rselves when

negative thoughts arise. They will come. Imagine them like a cold fog: annoying, but not life-changing. The fog will pass. Even after years of think ing and feeling a certain way, we can choose to let thoughts go and set ourselves free. Maria was angry at the way a school of f icial had mistreated her daughter. Her point was valid, but after two years, she evicted the official from space in her brain when she realized that her anger was only affecting her. He was oblivious to her concern and might as well be “ dancing through a field of daisies.” Her daughter had moved on. Once Maria did too, she no longer suffered an unwelcome tenant in her brain. Greenwich resident, Jill Woolworth is author of the book, The Waterwheel, which is available locally at Diane's B o ok s ( 2 0 3-8 69-1 51 5) or info@dianesbooks.com) or at Amazon.

SENTINEL SUBSCRIBE GreenwichSentinel.com/subscribe SUBSCRIBER DELIVERY ISSUES & REQUESTS Thomas@maninmotionllc.com or call 203-515-2288 SUBMIT EVENTS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com ANNOUNCEMENTS Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com SPORTS Paul@GreenwichSentinel.com ADVERTISING Peter@GreenwichSentinel.com; call 203-485-0226 STORY IDEAS Publisher@GreenwichSentinel.com COLUMNISTS Columnists and community impact. Jenny at CommunityImpact@GreenwichSentinel.com JIM KNOX info@beardsleyzoo.org LETTERS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com CORRESPONDENCE PO Box 279, Greenwich, CT 06836

The Hunter Moon rises above Long Island Soundabove the Stamford Harbor Ledge Lighthouse. Photo by Neil Vigdor. See more from Neil on instagram @gettinviggy

Greenwich Alliance Celebrates 15 Years

By Julie Faryniarz The Gr e enw ich A l l ia nce for Education is celebrating 15 Years as the education-focused non-prof it in Greenwich! Wow, where did the time go? I have been the Executive Director for twelve of these years and as I inventory all that we have done, there is no doubt of the Alliance’s profound impact on Greenwich Public School students, families, educators, and alumni. 15 years and $3.8M in total funding supporting the students, families, alumni and educators of the Greenwich Public Schools 14 years and $1.7 in Reaching Out Grant funding to 52 grants across 15 buildings of the Greenwich Public Schools 13 years and $686,000 promoting Early Childhood Education for our youngest learners and their families For fifteen years, we have focused on closing opportunity and socioeconomic gaps by increasing access to educational experiences for all students. The very first program the Alliance launched was Tuning In To Music (TITM). This program, offering free instrumental music lessons, increases enrollment of underrepresented students in the band and orchestra ensembles in Greenwich’s middle schools and high school. TITM students have received over 360,000 hours of free lessons. Nina Dryer, Orchestra Director, New Lebanon Elementary S c h o o l a n d S u z u k i I n s t r u c to r, Hamilton Avenue says, “Tuning In To Music adds to students' growth as musicians by deepening their interest and strengthening their level of commitment…This program is a game-changer.” The AV ID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college readiness system was started at Greenwich High School with Alliance grant funding in 2008 and has since expanded to Western and Central Middle Schools. Western recently adopted the AVID Schoolwide model. The GHS program has grown from 16 to

Evan Olmstead, AVID teacher, presents academic awards to students 170 enrolled in the program each year and now boasts over 250 alumni. “AVID opens access while providing students with the tools to be successful” (AVID. org). Teachers trained at AVID summer institute say it is the best professional development they have taken and use the skills in all courses they teach. We r e cent ly lau nche d AV I D SUCCESS to offer essential extensions to the AVID elective program and are building partnerships with community businesses like Members Credit Union to teach financial literacy and banking. One goal of AVID SUCCESS is to help students build networks and gain experiences that will lead to exciting job opportunities and careers after college graduation. GPS Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones shared, “The Greenwich Public Schools congratulate the Alliance on 15 years of impact. The Alliance grants have offered the research and development funding needed by our educators to explore innovative ideas to enhance student experience and learning. We look forward to many more years of this partnership.” Our Reaching Out Grants are a point of pride for the Alliance as they inspire educators to be creative, solve a problem, and learn new things -- all with the aim of benefiting the students they teach. B r i d g i n g t h e D i g it a l D i v i d e addressed critical technology needs for students and families. Innovation Lab created an entirely new learning community for students wanting to work collaboratively and design and build with project-

based learning . Unbound Innovations XR and eSports are offering students the opportunity to learn new software and technologies that will benefit them in college and career. The Developing Artist has reached 8000 students so far, introducing them to professional studio artists, broadening their view of “what is art”, and possibly encouraging students to pursue a more creative future. Dare 2 Care offers mindfulness t ra i n i ng i n ever y school a nd is helping students manage stress and challenging situations. A l l of t he se g ra nt ex a mple s illustrate how the Alliance, over the years, has partnered with our schools and community organizations to bring unique, new, accessible, and interesting programs to our students. A former board member would frequently say “we just need to figure out what the hook is to engage more students in learning.” Reaching Out Grants are providing that hook. Join our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter. You will read more stories about our 15 years, learn where we are going in the future, how to volunteer and get involved, and about our upcoming events! https:// greenwichalliance.org. Julie Faryniarz is the Executive Director of the Greenwich Alliance for Education. She is the mother of 3 GPS graduates and a former PTAC President as well as a YWCA Women Who Inspire Honoree.

The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol will host “OPERATION SANTA” a benefit in support of this allvolunteer agency celebrating ninety-four years of service to the Town of Greenwich. Jessica Stanciu, who received a visit in 2020 said, “We had the best night because Santa came, Thank you very very much! I hope this happens again next year.” Je s sic a's w i sh i s c om i ng true because the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol has announced that their volunteers will again help deliver holiday cheer complete w it h S a nt a a nd T he G r i nch on December 11, 12, 18, 19, and special limited deliveries on Christmas morning. Santa and The Grinch will be escorted through Greenwich to deliver pre-wrapped holiday presents to children and make lasting memories for years to come. According to First Selectman Fred Camillo, "Operation Santa is another example of the support the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol prov ide s ou r com mu n it y. It also gives the community an opportunity to celebrate the season with the comfort of a holiday tradition, with a twist." This will be the only Cos Cob Fire Police fundraising benefit this year. G o to w w w.ccf pp. org for more information and to donate or to participate, sign up on the website with your desired day and time for Santa's visit.

ARTS ALIVE! 2021

The Greenwich Arts Council’s annual benef it evening, Arts Alive! will be a festive evening catered by Happiness Is. They are planning an elegant array of hors d’oeuvres’ stations throughout the gallery paired with fine wines and cocktails generously provided by Vals’ Liquor of Greenwich. O n e o f t h e h i g h l i g ht s o f the evening will be New York Graffiti artist, SEN2 FIGUEROA, unveiling his latest creation, a large-scale mural in the Arts Council’s Bendheim gallery. Sen2 is known for his graffiti work i n t h e s t r e e t s o f New York. He was a member of the most famous graffiti crew ever assembled in the world to date: Tats Cr u. With Tats Cr u, he found himself creating art for music videos, working with high profile artists ( Jennifer Lopez, Nas, Missy Elliot). He was also commissioned by Robert DeNiro. Sen2’s beautiful chaos of modern and contemporary interpretations has created a signature style that collectors and art af icionados continue to admire around the world. Music will be provided by renowned R&B Band Nine of Hearts, a magician will mingle with guests performing tricks for their enjoy ment. For a r t col le c tor s , t he even i ng w i l l include work s by prominent established and emerging contemporary artists. According to Arts Alive!, all proceeds will help to refresh the building, update rental rooms, bathrooms and the gallery, so that when you step into the building, you step into their vision. Reservations may be made by calling GAC at 203-862-6750, or on-line at the GAC website www. greenwichartscouncil.org. Tickets start at $100. Fo r m o r e i n fo r m at i o n , please contact: Tatiana Mori, Executive Director at: tatianam@ greenwicharts.org 203.862.6754

Page 2 | Greenwich Sentinel

SPORTS

SUPPORT YOUNG ATHLETES AT THESE UPCOMING GAMES BRUNSWICK SCHOOL: Crew: Sun. vs. Head of the Charles Regatta (at Charles River), 8 a.m. Cross-Country: Wed. at FAA Race Rain Date (at TBA), TBD Football: Tomorrow at Phillips Andover Academy, 3:30 p.m. Soccer: Today at South Kent School, 4:15 p.m. Wed. vs. King School, 4:15 p.m. Water Polo: Tomorrow vs. NYAC, 12 p.m. GREENWICH ACADEMY Cross-Country: Tomorrow at Loomis Chaffee School, 3 p.m.

Field Hockey: Tomorrow vs. Sacred Heart Greenwich, 3 p.m. Wed. at Loomis Chaffee School, 3:30 p.m. Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Kent School, 4 p.m. Wed. at Loomis Chaffee School, 3:30 p.m. Volleyball: Tomorrow vs. Taft School, 3:45 p.m. Mon. vs. Greens Farms Academy, 4:30 p.m. Wed. at Loomis Chaffee School, 3:30 p.m.

GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Football: Tomorrow vs. Montclair Kimberly Academy, 2:30 p.m. Boys’ Soccer: Tomorrow at Hamden Hall, 3 p.m. Wed. at Forman School, 4 p.m. Field Hockey: Tomorrow at King School, 12:15 p.m. Mon. vs. St. Luke’s School, 4:15 p.m. Tue. at Greens Farms Academy, 4:15 p.m. Girls’ Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Hamden Hall, 3 p.m. Tue. at St. Luke’s School, 4 p.m. Water Polo: Today at Horace Mann School, 4:30 p.m. Tue. vs. Staples H.S., 4 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. St. Joseph H.S., 4:15 p.m. Mon. vs. Stamford H.S., 4:15 p.m. Boys’ Soccer: Today at St. Joseph H.S., 4 p.m. Tue. at Stamford H.S., 4 p.m. Girls’ Volleyball: Today at Westhill H.S., 5:30 p.m. Tue. vs. Wilton H.S., 4:30 p.m. Thu. at St. Joseph H.S., 5:30 p.m. Girls’ Swimming and Diving: Up next: Nov. 17 vs. CIAC Class LL Swimming Championships (at Southern CT State University), 6 p.m. Up next: Nov. 18 vs. CIAC Class LL Diving Championships (at Middletown H.S.), 5:30 p.m.

GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL Football: Tonight at Trumbull H.S., 7 p.m. Field Hockey: Tomorrow at Newtown H.S., 10:30 a.m. Wed. at Wilton H.S., 5:30 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 Greenwich Academy, 3 p.m. Wed. at Westminster, 3:30 p.m. Rowing: Tomorrow vs. Head of the Charles (at Cambridge, Mass.), TBD Sun. vs. Head of the Charles (at Cambridge, Mass.), TBD Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Miss Porter’s School, 3 p.m. Mon. vs. Greens Farms Academy, 4:30 p.m. Wed. at Choate Rosemary Hall, 3:45 p.m. Volleyball: Wed. vs. Tat School, 3 p.m.

Greenwich's Own Cam Atkinson Scores with Flyers

The City of Brotherly Love has been quite kind to Greenwich native Cam Atkinson and his grandma. In the offseason, Atkinson was traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team he has always played for, to the Philadelphia Flyers. And instantly he was welcomed with open arms. However, he now might be the second most famous Atkinson family member, as his grandma Margaret Robben, more commonly known in Philadelphia as “Grandma Marge,” has stolen the show. When Atkinson was traded to the Flyers, grandma Marge took a selfie of herself wearing a backwards black and orange Philadelphia Flyers sweater with Atkinson’s name and No. 89 and posted it on Instagram. From there she became a social media star and even rode the Zamboni (pictured above) between periods during the Flyer’s home opener. And Atkinson is having a week that he won’t soon forget. In addition to playing his first game with the Flyers, he kept the good times rolling on Wednesday night against Boston. Becoming a fan favorite quickly, Atkinson scored twice to help Philadelphia double up the Bruins 6-3. Photos courtesy of Cam's uncle, John Ferris Robben.

GHS Swim/Dive Team Have Eyes on the Prize By Paul Silverfarb Working as hard as ever, the Greenwich High School girls’ swimming and diving team has put the regular season in the rear-view mirror and is looking to make a lot of noise during the championship portion of its schedule. Although Brendan Heller is in his first year as head coach of the Lady Cardinals, the team hasn’t skipped a beat. As of press time Big Red has upended all competition they have faced this season, going a perfect 8-0. On Wednesday Greenwich finished its regular season in style, battling a talented Darien High School squad. Results were unavailable at press time. “We have been really focused on our training and our meets are kind of like an extension to our training in the regular season,” Heller said. “We have the mentality where we are working towards the second half of the season where we want to be our best, so we’ve been training through the season. It’s about working hard and getting better every day. Hopefully it will pay dividends in the end of this month and throughout November.”

Hellers said that what makes this team so great is because of the amount of talent at every level. “ T her e’s a f u l l p o ol of t a le nte d swimmers that really enjoy representing their school,” he said. “So that part is great. It’s a different challenge every day. We can do things a million different ways in terms of how we can compete in meets because everybody is so talented and versatile. That makes it really fun for me.” While it might be fun and exciting for the Greenwich head coach, it’s terrifying for the opposition, as Big Red has a plethora of talent in nearly every event this year. “It’s fun to mix it up,” Heller said. “I like to throw different combinations of our lineup out every meet. I think the kids, every now and then, say ‘Why am I swimming my seventh best event?’ and it’s because I want them to become more wellrounded and versatile. It helps us become a deep team. It’s pretty fun and it is nice to see them realize they can do well in multiple events as well.” This year’s team is led by seniors Caterina Li, Emerson Robinson, Isabella Malchow, and Esme Merrill. Heller said

that each captain brings something different to the table. “One of them is very outgoing and personable, while another is very quiet and has a great work ethic and leads by example,” Heller said. “The other two are a little bit of both. I think all four are great role models for the youngers kids and that’s going to help out a lot in the next couple of weeks as we get into uncharted territory for the freshmen and sophomores. They haven’t had championship meet experience yet because we didn’t have one last fall. So the experience of our captains, as well as the eight other seniors, is going to help us out a lot.” Greenwich got a taste of that feeling of a championship meet on Sept. 29, when Big Red hosted Ridgefield High School. In a back-and-forth battle between two of the best swimming programs in the FCIAC, it was GHS that came away with the hardfought 101-86 victory. “It was a high intensity, exciting high school meet,” Heller said. “For the freshmen and sophomores, they really haven’t been in something like that before. Some of them really stepped it up and were

really thriving off of that. I think we can expect more of that to come. For us, it’s about the mental focus on controlling what they can control and executing what they are expected to do. They can’t get caught up in the pressure of the moment.” Heller had high expectations for a slew of Lady Cardinals. Sophomore Payton Foster has dominated the competition and can swim any event at an elite level. Fellow sophomore, Sofia Wang, has improved after every meet and the GHS head coach has high expectations for her this tournament season. Li, a senior, is quite versatile and can strike gold in any event that Heller puts her in. When it comes to diving, Merrill has been lights out this season and has improved her score after every meet. What Heller would like to see this postseason is for the team to come into their own and peak in November. The Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference trials will take place on Nov. 3. A day later, the divers take center stage for competition in the FCIAC diving championships. On Nov. 6, it’s back to Greenwich High School for competition in the FCIAC swimming championship meet.

This year the Cardinals will travel to New Haven for the CIAC class LL swimming championship meet, as the event will take place Nov. 17 at the Southern Connecticut State University pool. Six days earlier, the divers will compete at the class LL diving finals, which will be held at Middletown High School. The State Open finals will take place at West Hartford’s Cornerstone Aquatics Center on Nov. 21. “ We ’v e b e e n w o r k i n g o n t h e m progressing and getting more confident in their training,” Heller said. “They are also working on getting out and executing their races f lawlessly. What I think we are going to see at the FCIAC meet is that they are going to start feeling good about themselves. From there, I want to see them take it to the next level for the state meet. “The FCIACs is going to be a trial run for States, but that’s not saying that FCIACs will be easy,” he added. “It will definitely test us because there are so many good teams in the league and it’s a great way to prepare for the class LL meet and Opens. It’s even better that we get to have the FCIAC meet in our home pool.”

SCOREBOARD Football:

Greens Farms Academy 0 vs. Sacred Heart 7

Brunswick School 6 vs. Wyoming Seminary 24

Boys’ Soccer

Greenwich High 20 vs. St. Joseph High 24

Greenwich Country Day 50 vs. Newark Academy 22

Danbury High 1 vs. Greenwich High 4

Boys’ Golf:

Bridgeport Central 1 vs. Greenwich High 9

Greenwich High School: 3rd place overall (316) Field Hockey

Greenwich High 3 vs. Westhill High 1

Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Rye Country Day 0

Greenwich High 3 vs. Danbury High 1

Tabor Academy 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 1

Greenwich High 0 vs. Wilton High 0

Sacred Heart 1 vs. Hotchkiss School 0

Ridgefield High 0 vs. Greenwich High 3

Masters School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 3

Girls’ Soccer

Sacred Heart 4 vs. Loomis Chaffee School 0

Greenwich High 3 vs. Darien High 1

Greenwich Country Day 4 vs. Cheshire Academy 0

Brunswick School 3 vs. Trinity-Pawling School 2

Masters School 0 vs. Greenwich Country Day 2

Sacred Heart 7 vs. Tabor Academy 0

Girls’ Volleyball

Bridgeport Central 0 vs. Greenwich High 3

Frederick Gunn School 0 vs. Greenwich Country Day 0

Greenwich Academy 5 vs. Greens Farms Academy 1

Sacred Heart 0 vs. Hotchkiss School 3

Wilton High 0 vs. Greenwich High 7

Danbury High 0 vs. Greenwich High 9 Greenwich High 1 vs. Darien High 5

Suffield Academy 3 vs. Sacred Heart 2

Westhill High 1 vs. Greenwich High 6

Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Hopkins School 1

Greenwich Country Day 0 vs. Canterbury School 2 Greenwich Country Day 1 vs. Suffield Academy 0

Sacred Heart 1 vs. Kent School 3

Sacred Heart 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 3

Miss Porter’s School 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 3 Water Polo

Phillips Andover Academy 5 vs. Brunswick School 17 Brunswick School 15 vs. Loomis Chaffee School 1 Girls’ Swimming & Diving

Fairfield Ludlowe High 81 vs. Greenwich High 93

Page 3 | Greenwich Sentinel

An Evening of Record Breaking Fundraising and Exemplary Philanthropy By Anne W. Semmes L a s t We d n e s d a y w e e k forces came together to spotlight the Greenw ich Historical Society and its missions and two extraordinary Greenwich individuals, Ray and Barbara Dalio and their missions, both being forces for the good of Greenwich. The 230 or more who attended the Historical Society’s History in the Making Award b e n e f it at t h e B e l l e H ave n Club made histor y w ith the fundraising event registering as the Society’s largest fundraiser to date. The Award was presented to the Dalios in recognition of their exemplary philanthropy, leadership, and commitment to community and education. Ray Dalio founded the Westport-based Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. According to the Dalio Philanthropies website, the Dalios have given over $5 billion in suppor t of ph i la nth ropy. Barbara Dalio leads the public education initiative of the Dalio Philanthropies, having invested more than $95 million in public education in Connecticut. P rev ious awa rdees have included Greenw ich’s Indra Nooyi, former chair and CEO of PepsiCo, Thomas Foley, and Lewis Lehrman. Nooyi presented the Dalios their reward virtually, w ith H istor ica l Societ y CoChair Rockwell Elmlinger and businessman/philanthropist Peter Malkin presiding. Guests were treated with a “fireside chat” with the Dalios interviewed by historian David Ru b enstei n w it h q ue st ions directed to their philanthropy. To his question of what their greatest pleasure was giving away money, their answers displayed their interrelatedness as a couple. “The high school kids are struggling,” said Barbara Dalio, “because of very difficult circumstances, no food, only one parent, no parent, homeless kids. When we can make sure

they graduate from high school, that they have a plan, whatever it is, a technical career, college or t wo ye a rs, or job sk i l ls, manufacturing, that gives me tremendous pleasure.” Ray Dalio then responded to a question of his support of health services for an underserved p o p u l a t i o n v i a N e w Yo r k Presbyterian Hospital. “I learned about this black and brow n underserved population through Barbara -what it's like when its just 15 minutes up the road. It could be Stamford or Bridgeport that there is that population that we're all not aware of. And then COVID came along, and we could see, she in her way, and I could see in my way, how that population… so difficult when it came to healthcare. So, we set up with New York Presbyterian, with a significant donation, this health justice center which is particularly focused on that population which is neglected. So, I was inspired really by what Barbara is doing.” The last interview question – “Why is Greenwich the greatest city in the United States? It must be if you are living here all these years, right?” “Because it has the greatest community,” said Ray Dalio. “We were so lucky to be here. It has community, and I think philanthropy is an extension of community.” “It’s an amazing community,” ag reed Barbara Dalio. “The people are really involved in the community, and I don't want to forget to thank the Historical Society for being such an exceptional organization. So, thank you Historical Society for what you're doing because these Title 1 kids don't have enrichment programs, they don't have art, they don't have many things you're providing.” “We were deeply honored to re cog n i z e t he Da l ios for their generosity in contributing millions to educational programming and to the hundreds of people who attended

“Greenwich is an amazing community,” said Barbara Dalio. “The people are really involved in the community, and I don't want to forget to thank the Historical Society for being such an exceptional organization.”

Greenwich Historical Society’s History in the Making Awardees Barbara and Ray Dalio. Photos by Elaine Ubina.

in support of their philanthropy,” said Historical Society Executive Director and CEO Debra Mecky. “The proceeds generated will enable the Historical Society to expand educational initiatives, with a focus on our partnership w i t h G r e e n w i c h ’s T i t l e 1 Schools.” Indeed, students from the New Lebanon School, a Title 1 magnet school in Byram, are now pa r tner ing in lea r n ing programs with the Greenwich Historical Society thanks to a generous gift from the Dalios. R isi ng to t he Awa rd t he New Lebanon students created a thumbprint collage as part of a framed gift presented to the Dalios. The collage is framed t o g e t h e r w i t h i m a g i n a t i ve artwork by contemporary artist Dmitri Wright depicting a plein air painting lesson on the banks of the Mianus River in the era of the Cos Cob Art Colony. Since 2009, the Historical Society has been in partnership with Hamilton Avenue School, a Title 1 mag net school in Chickahominy. The programs for both Hamilton Avenue and now New Lebanon students in grades 1-5 brings them to the Bush-Holley Historic site each year to learn about local history, to develop an appreciation for art, and to build a foundation for lifelong learning. An example of the imaginative programming for 5th graders includes, “Patriots vs Loyalists.” “Cast in the role of Loyalist or Patriot, students start with a tour of the BushHolley House to learn how the Revolutionar y War af fected the colonial Bush family and see Revolution-era artifacts from our Collections presented by our Curator. Students will participate in 'secret meetings,' using primary source documents to prepare an argument and suppor t their position. The program concludes with a lively full-class debate. Who will win: the Patriots or Loyalists?”

Barbara Dalio and Peter Malkin. Photos by Elaine Ubina.

The Greenwich Historical Society Co-Chair Rockwell Elmlinger, Barbara and Ray Dalio and Peter Malkin hold up the collage art made by students of New Lebanon School presented to the Dalios. Photo by Elaine Ubina.

Indra Nooyi address virtually the benefit gatherers on the Dalio awardees. Photo by Elaine Ubina.

Page 4 | Greenwich Sentinel

Introducing The Winning 2021 Treasured Trees and Their Tree Tales By Anne W. Semmes Last Friday was celebratory tree day in Greenwich, with some 65 tree lovers gathered at t he Sa m Br idge Nu rser y and Greenhouses for the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s a n nua l Reception honor i ng the Treasured Trees contest winners. Those private property trees so nominated by Greenwich residents were judged by their special history or unique species or shape. The Northern Red Oak had a winning family history as nominated by Ingrid Thalheim. Placed alongside the waters of Old Greenwich the Oak has withstood many storms and winters. “It’s a beautiful tree - s t a nd i n g t a l l ,” de s c r i b e d Thalheim. “Its roots are deep into the soil as are the roots of my family. It sits in the backyard of my father’s childhood home. As a kid, my brothers, cousins, a nd I use to have ‘su m mer camp’ beneath this tree. The view across the cove at sunset wouldn’t the same if this tree wasn’t there.”

A Sycamore Maple reigns supreme in majesty in Riverside o n P i e r c e S t r e e t . It g r ow s behind a house built in 1908 by Commodore Pierce “for whom the street was named” described its present owners, Sam & Ellie Telzer. They ascertain the tree was planted when the house was built. The Telzers call their backyard “a Disney movie yard because of the w ild life a nd birds we have. The tree helps fulfill that vision. The animals run around and up and down the tree…Everyone that spends time on our back porch or in the backyard wants to sit under the tree and read. It is an integral part of our home - it would not be the same without that tree!” Surely earning an Honorable Mention – is the venerable Sugar Maple just across the border in North Stamford, nominated by Samuel Abernathy, and said to be nearly 300 years old, making it one of the oldest Sugar Maples in the country. Properly named Methuselah! Debbie Sterling’s winning tree of beauty might be seen

from a distance as having large show y white leaves (bracts) appearing like doves, hence its name a Dove Tree (Davidia). So, there the winners are, forever to be recognized and h o n o r e d w it h a n a m e p l ate identifying their scientific and common name courtesy of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy. Given also to w inners at the reception was a f ramed photograph of that nameplate installation. Those tree lovers thinking of nominating trees for the 2022 Treasured Trees might prof it from an upcoming opportunity to learn about trees in a “Tree Walk at Byram Shubert Library and Adjacent New L ebanon School Property this Saturday, October 23, from 10:30 to 12:30. Join the expert, Superintendent of Greenwich Parks and Trees/ Town Tree Warden Dr. Greg Kramer with over 25 years of experience in the horticulture industry and a doctorate in plant medicine. A nd wear sturdy shoes! To register visit www. greenwichtreeconservancy.org

“Its roots are deep into the soil as are the roots of my family.” Ingrid Thalheim Sycamore Maple, Sam and Ellie Telzer. Contributed photo.

Northern Red Oak. Ingrid Thalheim. Contributed photo.

Sugar Maple "Methuselah," Samuel Abernathy. Contributed Photo.

Dove Tree (Davidia), Debbie Sterling. Contributed photo.

Page 5 | Greenwich Sentinel

COLUMN

By Julia Chiappetta H a - h a . N o w, h o l d o n readers, it’s been a while since I last wrote, but please stay with me. When I heard the words ‘You have Dense Breasts’ I had no clue what that meant. Commencing with my first mammogram at the age 45, when I was diagnosed with Stage II Inf iltrating Ductal Ca rci noma ( I DC), t hose utterances, you have dense breasts, were always part of my annual mammography reading a nd yet I never a ske d a nyone to help me understand. Why was I so dense? Shame on me for not seeking more information and shame on the hospital doctors for never sitting me down to explain the risks, or suggest an u ltrasound-the nex t course of action. First Do No Harm, right? L e t ’s s t a r t f r o m t h e beginning. D e c e m b e r 19 9 9 : I h a d my end of year annual mammogram at the hospital. R e s u l t , “ yo u h ave d e n s e breasts, but everything looks fine, see you in one year.” Three months later, I felt it and I knew it was different. I had a pit in my stomach, it was during my monthly self-exam. It felt like a small mosquito bite on the outer edge of my right breast, but it was March in Connecticut a nd no mo s q u ito e s we r e biting. I knew it was different, thanks to my doctor Carine K lein, who had taught

m e h ow t o s e l f- e x a m i n e years back. Her generous instruction became one of the most important lessons of my life. You see, when you systematically perform a selfexam month after month you get to know the usual lumps and bumps that are the norm for your breasts, but this time, I was acutely aware this was NOT the norm. All of my instincts were screaming out - there is something foreign in your breast! T h e n e x t d ay I c a l l e d a nd they sent me over to the hospital for another mammogram. Result: it is not h i ng , t he s c a n lo oke d normal and not to worr y. But…I was worried and crying and asking for a biopsy. I just knew it was not good, as I was humiliated whilst being brushed off and then having to b eg for a biopsy. They f inally relented. Two days later I was waking up from the out-patient biopsy. The next day, came THE CALL. ‘F i r st of a l l, I w a nt to apologize, I’ve learned an i mp or t a nt le s s on , I ne e d to l i s te n mor e clo s e ly to my patients. I am sorry to say that you have Stage II Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma and you need to act fast,” said my surgeon. What? Whoa! I caught my breath and then realized, I had the Big C! Twenty-one years later, I am still here. Cancer changed my life, as it does everyone who has been on this journey. I surrendered my healing platform over to Jesus that day when I heard those dreaded words “you have cancer” and began delving into research that resulted in reorganizing my entire world through diet and lifestyle

R U Dense?

changes and seeking doctors and practitioners who would become my tribe, my people, my trusted experts to help me become whole again. It was then that I transitioned to become the CEO over my own body, making informed choices, guided and monitored by my tribe of experts. One of t ho s e ex p er t s w a s D r. Robert Bard on Park Avenue in NYC. I could write pages about him, but let’s just say, he is a brilliant, trail blazer, global collaborator of cuttingedge technology. R e c e n t l y, D r. B a r d introduced me to Joe Cappello, co-founder of AreYouDense. o r g, a l o n g w i t h h i s w i f e Nancy, who like me had dense breasts and who sadly, ran out of time with her misdiagnosis, leaving us too early. I never met Nancy, but I sure wish I had. Together they started this educational movement, so that the world would come to know the risks associated with dense breasts. They took their research and resolve to Washington DC, to make a plea that ultrasound should be the standard diagnostic for ALL dense breast screenings, including men. Last month, I was the first person in the New York area to be scanned at Dr. Bard’s off ice with new technology designed by GE, specif ic to dense breasts. I ca n tell you, it was painless. I was on my back atop an exam table while the technology hovered over my chest to screen me vs. what I liken to having my breasts squeezed under a garage door, w renching in pain during my m a ny m a m m o g r a m s . I was excited by this new technolog y and ever more so when I learned that my

Last month, I was the first person in the New York area to be scanned at Dr. Bard’s office with new technology designed by GE, specific to dense breasts. scans were normal, (Thank You God), as Dr. Bard showed me r ig ht t hen a nd t her e . No waiting! SOME RESEARCH 1) Resea rchers exa m i ne d data from more than 193,000 women age 6 5 a nd older, including more than 70,000 who were at least 75. They found a positive association between breast density and breast cancer risk. (Source, JAMA) 2) Breast density is a measure of the amount of fibrous or glandular tissue compared with fatty tissue, with less dense breasts conta i n i ng more fat. Roug h ly ha lf of women ages 40 to 74 have dense breasts. The breasts o f a g i n g wo m e n b e c o m e less dense over time, although nearly a third of all women age 65 and older s t i l l h ave de n s e br e a s t s . (Source: Dr. R. Braithwaite)

5) High breast density is a My hope is to share this greater risk factor than having valuable information with our two first degree relatives with community; the community breast cancer. I cherish. As always, green is good! Drink a yummy green drink THE VAST MAJORITY OF as you take in nutrients from WOMEN ARE UNAWARE the sun, make healthy food OF THE DENSITY OF choices-always organic and THEIR BREASTS eat from the earth as much 1. 95% of women do not know as possible. Feed your soul by their breast density. finding moments to imprint 2. Less than one in 10 women on you r he a r t , engage i n learn about their dense breast random acts of kindness and feel joy by doing something tissue from their doctors. under the radar that only God knows. Lastly, please don’t SO…ARE YOU DENSE? be afraid to hug, love and Please be empowered to Get live free. Checked Now! I love you all very much! For more information: Julia has been a columnist Bard Cancer Center for the Greenwich Sentinel B a r d Ca nc er D iag no st ic s since 2015. Learn more about – N o n - i n v a s i v e C a n c e r Julia at www.juliachiappetta. I m a g i n g | 2 1 2 - 3 5 5 -7 0 1 7 com. (bardcancercenter.com)

F I V E FAC T S A B O U T DENSE BREAST TISSUE 1) 40% of women have dense breast tissue. 2) Breast density is one of the strongest predictors of the failure of mammography to detect cancer. 3) Ma m mog raphy m isse s every other cancer in dense breasts. 4) Breast density is a wellestablished predictor of breast cancer risk.

Happily Serving Greenwich for Over 120 Years! MONTAUK SWORDFISH MAINE STEAMERS LOBSTERS (ALL SIZES) JUMBO ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS

THE BEST FISH YOUR MONEY CAN BUY

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Convenient Location • Ample Parking • Curbside Pick Up 100 Bruce Park Avenue • Greenwich • (203) 869-0462 www.lobsterscanfly.com

LIFE IS SHORT...WORK SOMEPLACE FUN!!!!! Call Christine 914-659-0595

Editorial Page

Page 6 | Greenwich Sentinel

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

Run On Your Record In case you did not know, another election day is just around the corner. If you drive around town, it would be hard not to know with all the yard signs on every public space possible. While the yard sign “wars” seem to be getting more and more out of hand with each passing year, our charge to everyone running for office this November 2 is simple, run on your record. Political discourse in our country has certainly devolved over the past few years. You cannot turn on the national news without being inundated with a new “tweet-storm.” Likewise, you cannot go to an online news site without seeing political stories that are “clickbait,” sensationalized stories and headlines meant for you to click on them. As a result, the national political debate has been reduced to sound bites, “gotcha” statements and tearing your opponent down rather than building yourself up. This style of politics has no place in our community. Greenwich prides itself on its community. It is what makes us unique, diversified and always interesting. However, there is one thing that we are intolerant of, negative campaigning. It always back-fires on those engaging in it.

President Theodore Roosevelt once said: “A typical vice of American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues.” As residents of a town who care deeply about our community, negative campaigning does not inform us. We want to know where candidates stand on the issues and what their record is. This is not a new concept. President Theodore Roosevelt once said: “A typical vice of American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues.” Yes, but we deserve better. When candidates go on the attack, it is often because they are hiding something, or they feel they have no record to run on. We believe every person has a record they can run on. It can be your involvement in town activities, school PTA’s, or even where you have volunteered. If you are running for re-election, you have your record to run on. If it is your first time running for office, you have your background to run on. In either case, if you are resorting to negative campaigning or intimidation tactics you are doing yourself a disservice and insulting our intelligence. In fact, how a person campaigns for office says a lot about how they will perform once in office. From our perspective, candidates who have run on their record and the issues have been more successful once in office in helping our community grow and prosper then those who have not. Holding office, whether it be as Selectman, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation or the Representative Town Meeting, is at its core at public trust. We, the voters, want to put into those very important positions people we can trust because they are the ones responsible for maintaining our town, schools, taxes, and numerous other aspects of our community. When we witness a campaign resort to negative campaign tactics, it erodes the concept of public trust. If a candidate cannot be honest and present his record, positions on issues, and platform for improving our community, then how can we trust that they are the right candidate for that position? The candidate must believe in themselves enough to trust that we, the voters, will make the correct decision on whom to elect. With less than two weeks to go before the election of our local town government, we encourage all candidates to run on their record and say “no” to negative campaigning. Your community, your neighbors, will be much more appreciative and willing to listen to your message. We do not need the rancor of negative campaigning taking away from who has the best ideas and platform for moving our town forward for the next two years.

A Magical Place That Needs Our Help

LETTER

I normally don’t write this kind of letter to the editor, but after a recent visit to Sophia’s Costume Rentals, and in anticipation of the coming Holidays, I felt the need to share this. Sophia's is a labyrinth of fantasy where for the past 40 years she's helped the residents of Greenwich play dress up, shop for antiques and purchase wonderful gift items. Now it’s come to my attention that it’s our turn to help her. After so many years of being a Greenwich institution Sophia f inds herself in the position of having to relocate from her long-

standing residence at 1 Liberty Way. You can read more about this on the Greenwich Sentinel website at https://www.greenwichsentinel. com/2021/03/29/sophias-is-openbut-its-future-remains-unclear. I had such a terrific time in her incredible shop and knowing her as a client of the Bank, as well as being so impressed by her and her shop, I feel compelled to help. Also, coming from the retail industry myself and seeing the way Sophia operates, as well as the support a nd de d ic at ion she’s of fer e d the community over the years,

I have nothing but respect and admiration for her. There are too many struggling small businesses here in Greenwich, we shouldn't lose anymore. It’s of the utmost importance we support and help one another in these precarious times. I f you k now of a ny r et a i l locations for rent in the area please bring it to her attention! And in this season of dress up and gift giving, please pay a visit to her fantastic store and suppor t her as she makes her transition. Whether for Halloween or a New Year’s costume party, she has EVERYTHING you

need to be whoever you want. I can assure you will have a magical time being a child again as you explore her shop. And don’t forget to visit the store for gift needs as well; she also has a fabulous selection of gorgeous vintage items from all designers and eras at surprisingly reasonable prices. So go visit her, we appreciate it and I know she does too. Thank you for your support! Frank J. Gaudio, President and Chief Executive Officer of The First Bank of Greenwich

LETTER

From Marc Penvenne at Bistro V & Meli-Melo

To the Editor, I've lived in Greenwich since July 1990 and Greenwich Avenue has never looked or felt more vibrant. The town’s epicenter for commerce and dining has come alive with the addition of outdoor dining in response to the pandemic. Last year’s holiday lights were equally impactful in bringing joy to the community during some of the darkest days we’ve experienced. As a small business and r e s t au r a nt ow n e r, I h ave to commend the work of our First S e l e c t m a n a n d t h e Tow n o f Greenw ich for what they did to ensu re ou r loca l busi ness

solve problems using eff icient methods. I have worked a lifetime to build my businesses and for me, it’s a labor of love. I can see our First Selectman has the same work ethic and is equally passionate about the Town of Greenwich. My team at Bistro V and Meli-Melo has told me on many occasions that he is here, on the Avenue listening and providing answers. Additionally, when I reached out to the Reimage Greenwich committee with my response to the Streetscape proposal they listened and provided me with answers. I can speak for several other restaurant owners on Greenwich

Avenue when I say that Fred Camillo leads by example, he has been able to transform our community and empowered us to survive when many other businesses in neighboring communities couldn’t. I believe this is something our Town should be proud of and I would like to thank him for his past, present, and future service to Greenwich. Thank you, Marc Penvenne Owner at Bistro V, Versailles Patisserie and Meli-Melo Creperie & Catering www.versaillesgreenwich.com www.melimelogreenwich.com

Why I Am Running for The Board of Selectmen

LETTER

To the Editor: Since moving to Greenwich with my family in 2006 I have served this community, currently on t he Repr e sent at ive Tow n Meeting (RTM), the board of Community Centers Inc, as a sustainer advisor for the Junior League, and until recently on t he b o a r d s of t he L e a g ue of Wom e n Vo te r s a n d t h e P TA Council. Before devoting myself to volunteer work while my sons were in school, I worked as an environmental policy analyst r e s e a r ch i n g Sup e r f u nd , a nd mediator on federal regulatory negotiations involving drinking water, wind energy, combined sewer overf low and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. I have LETTER

community survived throughout one of the most challenging years, many, if not all, of us have faced. Today our restaurant community is looking to continue on the path of expanding our dining areas outdoors and making these spaces an extension of our brand identities while beautif y ing Greenw ich Avenue for everyone that passes by on foot or by car. I am impressed with the work of the Reimagine Greenwich and Greenwich Forward initiative to connect town departments and communicate with the public. I’m thankful to have leadership that moves quickly and effectively to

degrees in civil engineering and economics from Cornell and a master’s in public policy from Har vard’s Kennedy School of Government. I would have been very happy continuing on this path. Then along came COVID-19. If climate change didn’t already feel real, the satellite images of newly clean skies hit home that it is not too late to make a difference, even as increasingly severe weather and rising sea levels threaten our own coastal Town. And then, as a public school parent and RTM member, I -- along with so many other Greenw ich residents -was incredibly concerned by the decisions made by the Republicanled Board of Estimate and Taxation

(BET) regarding the Board of Education operating and capital budget. Without relitigating what happened here, I will simply say that I did what I could to support our schools. I wrote open letters as an individual and jointly with other RTM members to try to proactively influence the decisions of the BET. I am k nock ing on doors throug hout Greenw ich and thoroughly enjoying the experience. What I am learning is that my qualif ications and ex p er ience a re ex ac t ly what Greenw ich wants now. I am energized by the thought that I can help move Greenwich forward on its most pressing issues: schools, infrastructure, and sustainability.

I understand how public processes work and value the need for a broad range of community input before Town leaders make critical decisions. I am thrilled to be running with Bill Kelly, a seasoned leader. We have a credible track record that we will be fiscally responsible and will make investments to benef it residents for years to come . We a re com m it te d to working together and across the political aisle. Please help us help Greenwich by giving us your vote on or before November 2. Our strength lies in the teamwork we can deliver if elected together. Janet Stone McGuigan, Democratic Candidate for the Greenwich Board of Selectmen

An Enormous Debt of Gratitude

We are writing to express our support for Fred Camillo’s reelection as First Selectman and for the election of the Republican slate of candidates for the BET. During Fred’s term in office he and the Republican-led BET have demonstrated a practical and fiscally prudent approach to balancing the need to provide Town services against the burdens that increased Town spending and higher taxation would have on our citizens. Their approach has allowed Greenwich to minimize property tax increases while maintaining the high level of LETTER

service residents of our Town have come to expect. A recent example of how Fred’s and the Republican-controlled BET’s approach to government spending has benefited residents of our town is their insistence that rebuilding the Eastern Civic Center be contingent on the receipt of substantial private donations rather than be paid for solely with public tax dollars. While as reported in the October 8 edition of the Greenwich Time the Democrats on the BET had opposed making the receipt of substantial private donations

a condition of rebuilding the Eastern Civic Center, Fred and the Republicans on the BET stood their ground and as a result the Town was rewarded with an incredibly generous $5 million donation from Alexandra and Steven Cohen that will significantly defray the cost of that project to the taxpayers. The value of this Republican approach to paying for public capital projects is further enhanced by the fact that under current federal tax law large donations are usually tax-deductible whereas property tax increases on personal residences generally

are not because of the $10,000 annual limit on deducting state and local taxes. We owe an enormous gratitude to this donor for such a wonderful contribution and also to Fred Camillo and the BET for insisting on the inclusion of private funds to defray the costs of this project. Please join us on election day in voting for Fred Camillo and the Republican candidates for the BET. Henry A. Orphys , Jane Sprung, Allyson Cowin, Hilary Haroche

Smeriglio: Warm, Friendly, Positive and Professional

Heather Smeriglio unquestionably deserves another term as our Tax Collector. Against the backdrop of a worldw ide pandemic, Heather Smeriglio exer c is e d c a l m a nd de c isive leadership by ensuring that the Town maintained a steady stream of tax revenue during her first term in office. Heather's capable and professional abilities allowed her to seamlessly implement systems and procedures which continued to make her of f ice accessible to all Greenwich taxpayers. As a third generation Greenwich resident, Heather recog nized

early in her first term that some of her fellow citizens had been negatively financially impacted by the pandemic. Without hesitation, Heather implemented a 90-day tax deferment program so that her fellow Greenwich residents who were hardest hit by the economic downturn would get some muchneeded relief. Heather's professional experience is unparalleled in this year's race. Heather had an over 30year career as an officer in several prominent local banks. Since 2013, Heather was an integral part of the staff of the Tax Collector's

office. Heather is the only person in this race with the professional qualifications to manage the Tax Collector's office in accordance with State statutes since she is a Certified Connecticut Municipal Tax Collector. Those who know Heather are immediately stuck by her warn, friendly and positive demeanor. The citizens of Greenwich would be hard pressed to ever f ind a more empathetic, understanding, or k now le d ge a ble p e r s on to administer the Tax Collector's of f ice. Heather is a person of principle and rock solid integrity

who is deeply devoted to her family, her community, and her faith. Heather is just the type of person we need occupying such an important elected position in our Town. Heather Smeriglio has worked hard and has earned our trust. Let's put Heather back in office so she can continue the good work she has done on behalf of all her constituents. I strongly urge the voters of Greenw ich to return Heather Smeriglio to the of f ice of Tax Collector on November 2nd. John K. Wetmore

LETTER

Page 7 | Greenwich Sentinel

We Need a Commitment to Residents Still Dealing with Ida

Dear Greenwich Sentinel, I’m writing to draw your attention back to Storm Ida and its aftermath. Thank you for your recent editorial about the need for the position of Greenwich Emergency Manager Director to be f illed, post haste. I am writing because Storm Ida has created devastating consequences for many and we will have need of town attention for many months to come. My perspective is as the adult child of two 52 year Greenwich resident whose home was devastated by Storm Ida. My parents are in their late 80s and I was taking care of them during COVID lock down in their beloved home. Their home, and 8 homes within a stone's throw on their block was flooded on Sept 1. My parents were trapped upstairs for a day and a half, because the black sludge that the flood dragged LETTER

through their halls made it impossible to get them out safely. Their home is no longer habitable, and we are not the only ones. I know there are many other families and businesses that have suffered, but I’d really be grateful if you would keep the lens on this situation. The Echo Lane/Ridgebrook area has suffered massive damage and many of the neighbors are in a dreadful bind: we need Federal, state and local assistance to move ahead with rebuilding plans, and while individual members of state and local government are trying to help, we need more visibility and urgency. It’s hard to get information. We need ongoing updates on the progress in the state’s push for Major Disaster Declaration, such that our town can receive access to Federal programs.

I’d like to see a section on the town website that is dedicated to this topic, a place we could go to for updates and information. We need a dedicated contact that can help walk us through the process of applying for grants and programs to mitigate the flood damage and to prevent future damage. We need a commitment to helping residents help themselves — for example, by helping us fill out renovation permits for flood related repairs, by expediting permits, by waiving permittingfees for projects that we never dreamed of undertaking, but now, of necessity must (yes, imagine if you suddenly learned you might need to elevate your house 4 feet). What about holding an informational seminar that can help residents with all of the above? I believe

the town of Rye did that for its residents. Could the town have a frank discussion about issues that may not have easy answers (drainage problems, sewer updates needs, issues with flood zone designations) but would show a commitment to working together to solve problems. We are just one of many families, but we need help that doesn’t cost a lot to give - really, a commitment to attention and information. I think that there are many Greenwich Residents who would be very grateful if you cast a spotlight on the situation. Emergencies happen; how we respond to them is something we can control and I’d like to ask for your help. Alison Allen

Running for the Board of Assessment Appeals

To The Editor: Every 5 years the state requires all towns and cities to revaluate property assessments. The assessed value of property is the basis for your real estate tax. The higher your assessment, the higher your tax. The Town Assessor expects to deliver the new assessments in mid-November. Revaluation is a complicated and time-consuming process. Regardless of hard work and care on the LETTER

From Page 1

The committee would have four public meetings in order to rev iew repor ts and of fer recommendations. Poll Workers Needed The Registrar of Voters is searching for poll workers for the November 2 municipal election. Poll workers must be registered voters in the state of Connecticut and be fully vaccinated. Most positions will require one hour of Zoom training, and will pay between $230 and $275. Those interested should go to https://www.greenwichct. gov/582/Voter-Registration. Eagle Hill Partners with Food Rescue US Eagle Hill School has announced that it is partnering with Food Rescue US - Fairfield County in order to work towards reducing the school’s food waste by providing unopened lunch items to New Covenant Center in Stamford. Food Rescue US will assist in delivering the meals to the New Covenant Center The Great Lawn Sale From next Thursday through Saturday, October 28-30, the Round Hill Community House will be having their “Great Lawn Sale”, where everything must go. On Thursday and Friday, the sale will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., and on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

I h a ve b e e n a C T R e a l E s t a t e L i c e n s e d Salesperson for 20 years. My wife, Laura, and I have gone through the appeals process twice. I have volunteered for numerous local organizations over the years and enjoy serving our community. Currently, I am a board member and treasurer of At Home In Greenwich, a membership organization that supports and empowers older adults to live independently in their homes. I am a graduate of

Princeton and earned my MBA at Stanford. Our family has lived in town for over 40 years and our children attended and our grandchildren are now attending Greenwich public schools. Please vote November 2 for William Grad to ensure a fair assessment. William Grad

A Rebuttal to Republican BET Members

Recently the Republican slate of candidates for the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) submitted a letter to the editor attempting to make the case that they are the BET candidates that support modernizing and improving the Greenwich Public Schools. Unfortunately for the Republican candidates there is an actual record of their votes and public statements which contradicts their questionable narrative. Following are just a sampling of their recorded votes while either members of the BET or RTM (votes and statements are recorded in BET and RTM minutes). OPERATING BUDGETS On May 9, 2016, when the RTM’s Budget Overview Committee made a motion to make significant across the board cuts to town department budgets, an effort was made at the RTM’s budget meeting to restore the over $699,000 that was cut from the BOE’s operating budget. Republican BET Candidates Ozizmir and Fassuliotis, who were then RTM members in D5 and D7 respectively, voted against restoring those needed funds to the BOE operating budget. At the RTM’s May 8, 2017, budget meeting Mr. Ozizmir and Ms. Fassuliotis once again voted to cut the BOE operating budget. Keeping with the Republican BET candidates recurring record of cutting BOE budgets, on March 26, 2018, BET members Fassuliotis, Tarkington and Drake voted to delete over $415,000 from the BOE’s operating budget. During 2020-21 BET budget deliberations the BET Republicans showed their true colors, and their priorities for the Greenwich Public Schools when they

News Briefs

Assessor’s part, there, undoubtedly, will be owners who feel their assessment is not accurate and will want to dispute it. Every taxpayer has the right to present their case to the Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). On Tuesday, November 2, Greenwich voters will cast their ballot for several Town offices including members of the BAA. I seek a position on the Board and ask you for your support.

voted unilaterally to cut $3.0 million from the BOE’s operating budget, despite being in receipt of a detailed memo from the Superintendent of Schools expressing the potential damaging impacts of the cut. At a special meeting on May 5, 2021, when BET Democrats sought to restore $2.37 million back into the budget BET Republicans, including candidates Fassuliotis, Tarkington and Drake refused to even hear the substance of the motion although over 300 interested community members were on the meeting’s Zoom call. CAPITAL BUDGETS In their letter to the editor the BET Republican slate claim that “prioritization of our capital projects is most important.” They further state that “HVAC systems and air quality should have the highest priority.” Yet, their voting record contradicts their own statements. On March 26, 2018, Republican BET chairwoman Fassuliotis, Republican BET Budget Committee chairwoman Tarkington and Republican BET member Drake actually voted to reduce BOE capital spending on HVAC systems. Another example of the fiction demonstrated by the Republican BET slate’s campaign letter is the attempt to portray themselves as having supported major Greenwich public school infrastructure improvements such as the New Lebanon School reconstruction, an improved Cardinal Stadium and the GHS Music Instructional Space and Auditorium (MISA); “Our commitment to investing in Schools has been extensive.” But again, their public voting record proves otherwise. Regarding the construction of New Lebanon School,

pandemic. Performances will Safety Complex at 11 Bruce Place. take place on October 21 at 7:30 p.m., October 22 at 5:00 p.m., and Municipal Election Debates October 23 at 8:00 p.m. Ca nd id ate de b ate s h ave officially been announced for the DART Charity Walk Raises November 2 municipal elections. $130K The Round Hill Association The fourth annual DART to will have a Selectmen candidate the Finish Charity walk benefiting debate on October 26 from 7:00 D a n a ’ s A n g e l s R e s e a r c h p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in a hybrid Trust gathered more than 325 presentation model in Town Hall participants and raised over and online. $130,000 towards supporting The LWV Board of Education research for Niemann Pick type C will be hosting a candidate debate Disease (NPC). on October 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom, and will also Parking Permit Renewals be holding a Board of Estimation Parking Permit renewal will and Taxation candidate debate on be occurring online only this October 27 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. year. In order to renew your permit, residents must submit an Revaluation Notices application proving residency and The Town’s Assessors Office making a payment. is reviewing preliminary values R e s i d e nt s c a n r e n e w at for the 2021 revaluation. www.greenwichct.gov/572 by Greenwich completed its last December 31, 2021. However, revaluation for the 2015 Grand tiered late fees will be assessed List in order to keep assessments for payments received af ter equitable and reflect the current December 2. fair market value. Property owners will Greenwich United Way Looks receive a notice of assessment to Relocate change the week of November G r e e n w i c h U n i t e d Wa y 8, at which time there will be is look ing to relocate its he adq u a r te r s f r om 5 0 0 W. Putnam Ave to 2 Dearfield Drive. The move comes as GU W ’s current lease expires.

Greenwich Avenue’s Greet and Treat Greenwich Avenue will be offering a safe trick-or-treating event this year: The Greenwich Greet and Treat! The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 31. Businesses will participate Greenwich Flood Watchers with special in-store promotions The Town is asking residents and treats, and there will be food to assist in monitoring local trucks on site during the event. flooding events by taking photos a nd uplo ad i n g t he m to t he Absentee Ballots for Local MyCost app. This will help the Elections town’s conservation commission A bsentee Ba llots for the in recording these flooding events November 2 local elections will in order to better monitor the be available beginning October adverse effects of f looding on 1. Applications can be found on Greenwich. the Town of Greenwich Website, and can be returned to the Town GHS Theatre Arts Presents Clerk’s off ice, the address of Julius Caesar which is on the application. Ballot Greenw ich H ig h Schools boxes will be available for both theatre arts program presents applications and ballots from Ju l iu s Cae s a r at t hei r f i r st September 15 through November performance in the Blackbox 2 at 8:00 p.m. They are located Theatre since the COV ID-19 at Town Hall and at the Public

current BET chairwoman Fassuliotis spoke out in opposition to the plan for the school during a BET public hearing on March 17, 2016. Regarding a new Cardinal Stadium, on May 13, 2017, as a member of RTM D2 Republican candidate Basham voted to cut funding for the stadium project by $500,000. Trying to suggest that Republicans supported MISA is probably their most egregious attempt at revisionist history. On May 12, 2008, and May 9, 2011, BET chairwoman Fassuliotis, then as a member of RTM D7, made motions at the RTM to delete a cumulative total of over $18.0 million in funding for MISA. Once again demonstrating her steadfast opposition to MISA, at a BET public hearing on March 19, 2013, Ms. Fassuliotis spoke in direct opposition to the project. But she was not the only Republican candidate opposed to MISA. On April 24, 2013, BET member Tarkington voted against funding MISA and on April 24, 2013, then as an RTM member, Mr. Drake voted against MISA funding. As for other school capital projects, on March 26, 2018, BET members Fassuliotis, Tarkington and Drake joined their Republican BET colleagues in voting in support of five Republican motions which attempted to cut a total of $1,475,000 from the BOE’s capital budget. Fortunately, all five motions failed because BET Democrats held the tie-breaking vote in 2018. More recently, on April 1, 2021, BET members Fassuliotis, Tarkington and Drake voted to delete $102,000 from the BOE’s capital budget request for a structural engineering study to examine the condition of deteriorating structure at Central Middle School. Since

informal hearings available for all taxpayers to discuss or appeal their new assessment. Discussion h e a r i n g s w i l l b e av a i l a b l e November 8 through January, and appeals will be available February 1 to February 20 of 2022. First Congregational Church to Host “Trunk or Treat” The First Congregational Church of Greenwich will be hosting its annual “Trunk or Tr e at ” H a l lowe en event on Sat u rday, O c tob er 2 3 i n its parking 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 and neighbors in a fun and safe environment. Admission is $10 per family, and proceeds will benefit a local charity. New Inspection Process with City Squared The Tow n of Gr e enw ich Department of Public Works, Building Inspection Division, has implemented a new way for

that budget cut the Central Middle School building has required regular wall-mounted sensors monitoring for potential shifting of its exterior structural walls. On April 6, 2021, these same three BET candidates also voted to delete $1,300,000 from the BOE’s capital budget needed to commence architectural drawings for a long overdue rebuild of the Julian Curtis School, and rejected the BOE approved Education Specifications for the building. This delay in funding has the effect of delaying a series of needed school renovation projects including Old Greenwich School, Riverside School and Central Middle School. So, when the Republican candidates for the BET pen carefully crafted campaign letters saying, “We are committed to investing in our schools”, DO NOT be fooled. Voters may draw their own conclusions, but it is hard to argue that a record of anti-public school votes by the BET Republican candidates do not synch with the picture they are trying to portray as being protectors and supporters of our public schools. The only slate of BET candidates truly supportive of our public schools, and who actually value prudent prioritization of needed town infrastructure spending is the Democratic BET slate (Erickson, Kreuzer, Moriarty, Ramer, Selbst and Weisbrod). On November 2nd I ask that you join with me and many other Greenwich voters in voting for the entire six person Democratic BET slate. Bill Finger

residents to schedule inspections through City Squared, a free and virtual permitting system that schedules inspections, provides relevant information, and receives feedback on results. City Squared can be accessed at citysquared.com.

peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 14. Joseph Rysinski Joseph Robert Rysinsk i, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 7.

Theresa Sansonetti T h e r e s a ( Te r r i ) E l i z a b e t h Sansonetti, age 88, passed away Construction Complaints Ongoing construction on peacefully at home on Oct. 6. Milbank Avenue has proven to be a disruption to the neighborhood John Tangeman community. Residents say that J o h n T . T a n g e m a n d i e d they were not made aware of surrounded by family on Oct. 2. any blasting, and that blasts feel He was 84. similar to earthquakes. Neighbors are calling for more supervision Lea Prentice on the project, following concerns Lea Sandra (Greller) Prentice, 73, for potential damage to homes, as passed away on Fri., Oct. 1. well as health impacts. Edmund Noonan DEATHS E d mu nd R a ndolph No ona n pa ss e d away p e acef u l ly on John Zatorsky Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the age of 84. John D. Zatorsky, age 70, died suddenly at St. Vincent's Medical Barbara Gorman Center on Tues., Oct. 5. Barbara Jane Gorman, aged 72, passed away Friday, Sept. 17. Barbara Kobrock B a rb a r a A n n K o b r o c k , 8 3 , a l o n g it m e r e s i d e nt o f O l d Greenwich passed away

Local Public Company Market Watch GREENWICH INDEX COMPANY

AmBase Corporation

SYMBOL

52 HIGH

52 LOW

PRICE*

ABCP

$0.45

$0.23

$0.34

EFC

$19.60

$12.01

$18.44

Hudson Pro

HSON

$19.90

$9.59

$16.39

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

IBKR

$80.57

$46.71

$75.00

Oxford Lane Capital Corp.

OXLC

$7.88

$4.21

$7.80

Oxford Square Capital Corp.

OXSQ

$5.22

$2.36

$4.11

Starwood Property Trust Inc.

STWD

$27.00

$13.76

$25.76

StoneRiver Inc.

SPNS

$35.85

$24.30

$33.95

Townsquare Media Inc.

TSQ

$14.44

$4.50

$13.76

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.

UBA

$20.23

$9.10

$20.03

W.R. Berkley Corp.

WRB

$81.87

$59.21

$78.48

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO

$90.78

$50.83

$83.10

Ellington Financial LLC

* as of close of business 10/20/21

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD

Page 8 | Greenwich Sentinel

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD EDITOR Mark Pruner | Mark@GreenwichStreets.com REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD CONTRIBUTORS Robert Pulitano | RobertPulitano@bhhsne.com Cesar Rabellino | CesarRabellino@bhhsne.com Pam Toner | PamToner@bhhsne.com Carline Martin | CarlineMartin@bhhsne.com

A new level of commitment, and honesty in Real Estate.

GLORIA FALCON

CESAR RABELLINO

203.559.1604 GloriaFalcon@bhhsne.com

NEW SALES

203.249.9866 CesarRabellino@bhhsne.com

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

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres SqFt

40 Elm Street 1M 196 Byram Road 88 Putnam Park 88 28 Putnam Park 28 14A Mead Avenue 42 Ritch Avenue 62 Valleywood Road 20 Byram Shore Road 39 Riverside Avenue 77 Indian Harbor Drive B 37 Davenport Avenue 1 185 Milbank Avenue W 472 Maple Avenue 6 Meadow Lane 148 Clapboard Ridge Road 2 Sparrow Lane 45 Farwell Lane 165 John Street 65 Hunting Ridge Road 344 Shore Road 4 Middle Way

$495,000 $469,000 $575,000 $675,000 $650,000 $1,125,000 $1,495,000 $1,487,000 $1,795,000 $2,275,000 $2,350,000 $2,875,000 $3,150,000 $3,600,000 $3,695,000 $4,495,000 $4,900,000 $4,995,000 $6,485,000 $7,675,000 $7,375,000

$495,000 $469,000 $575,000 $635,000 $650,000 $1,025,000 $1,395,000 $1,387,000 $1,750,000 $2,195,000 $2,350,000 $2,875,000 $2,995,000 $3,475,000 $3,695,000 $4,495,000 $4,900,000 $4,995,000 $5,995,000 $7,675,000 $7,375,000

$490,000 $500,000 $550,000 $635,000 $777,000 $962,500 $1,375,000 $1,387,000 $1,725,000 $1,975,000 $2,350,000 $2,775,000 $2,900,000 $3,400,000 $3,565,000 $4,600,000 $4,900,000 $5,200,000 $5,995,000 $7,000,000 $7,375,000

328 18 25 92 8 70 105 147 101 148 66 197 317 126 38 4 0 22 144 179 0

0 2 2 2 3 4 3 4 5 3 3 3 4 6 6 6 6 5 7 5 5

1 1 2 2 3 2 2 2 4 4 3 3 3 6 7 6 8 4 7 5 5

0 0.12

545 960

0.25 0.21 0.26 0.3 0.26 0.19 0 0.2 1.14 1.11 2.67 1.03 6.06 4.89 6.18 0.75 0.49

1,227 2,012 2,688 2,136 2,250 2,866 3,529 3,421 3,500 3,773 5,750 5,369 5,210 9,196 5,711 11,194 7,776 5,297

NEW LISTINGS

FEATURED OPEN HOUSES Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092 Address

Area

Price

Day/Time

Broker

53 Putnam Park #53 320 Delavan Avenue 320 Delavan Avenue 444 Taconic Road 22 Roberta Lane 36 Mianus View Terrace 26 Caroline Place 6 Upland Drive 86 Howard Road 297 Cognewaugh Road 58 Sherwood Place 8 Tomac Avenue 15 Laub Pond Road 40 W Elm Street #6D 40 W Elm Street #6D 327 Valley Road 6 Raymond Street 10 Sherwood Farm Lane 6 Upland Drive 78 Pecksland Road 78 Pecksland Road

Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich

$459,000 $665,000 $665,000 $895,000 $1,475,000 $1,575,000 $1,585,000 $1,675,000 $1,950,000 $1,995,000 $2,395,000 $2,500,000 $2,599,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $3,495,000 $4,195,000 $4,600,000 $4,984,894 $7,995,000 $7,995,000

Sun 1-3 PM Sat 2-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sat 11-1 PM Sun 11-2 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sat 1-4 PM Sun 1-4 PM

Berkshire Hathaway William Raveis William Raveis William Raveis Sotheby's Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway William Raveis William Raveis Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Realty Compass Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Brown Harris Stevens Sotheby's Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty

Address

List Price

53 Putnam Park 53 14 Hollow Wood Lane A 51 Forest Avenue 24 29 Angelus Drive 29 Mallard Drive 22 Roberta Lane

$459,000 $549,900 $849,999 $945,600 $1,100,000 $1,475,000

113 Stanwich Road 46 Sawmill Lane 5 Manor Road 120 Elm Street 2 30 Beechcroft Road 27 Orchard Drive 222 Overlook Drive 109 Woodside Drive 802 Lake Avenue 54 Pecksland Road 11 Vineyard Lane 23 & 0 Khakum Wood Road 41 Hurlingham Drive

$1,595,000 $1,795,000 $1,795,000 $1,995,000 $3,425,000 $4,200,000 $4,995,000 $5,295,000 $5,750,000 $6,395,000 $7,995,000 $11,500,000 $26,500,000

Price/ SqFt

SqFt

AC BR FB

Area

$409 $733 $578 $569 $355

1,344 1,160 1,636 1,934 4,152

0.18 0 0.23 0.33 1

1 3 1 3 3 5

1 2 2 2 2 3

South of Post Road Pemberwick Old Greenwich Glenville South of Post Road South Parkway

$565 $585 $661 $913 $902 $858 $679 $624 $640 $920 $772 $880 $1,576

2,824 3,068 2,715 2,186 3,796 4,893 7,358 8,483 8,980 6,950 10,360 13,063 16,810

0.49 1.46 0.22 0.12 1.72 0.29 0.38 0.53 2.01 3.17 4.85 8.69 12.66

4 3 5 3 4 4 6 5 5 6 7 7 6

2 2 3 2 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 9 8

South Parkway South Parkway Old Greenwich South of Post Road South Parkway South of Post Road South of Post Road South of Post Road South Parkway South Parkway South Parkway South Parkway North Parkway

F SA ALL LE !

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866

HUNTER DOUGLAS ♦ GRABER® CONRAD SHADES ♦ DESIGNER FABRICS Free measuring & installation.

JSJ WINDOW TREATMENTS, INC. Serving Greenwich since 1989

BLINDS | DRAPES | SHUTTERS | CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY

311 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich ♦ 203-661-5123 ♦ www.jsjwindowtreatments.com Showroom hours: Monday – Friday 10 – 5pm, Saturday 10 – 2pm

203.940.0779 | asimpson@bhhsne.com

To move or not to move? To sell or not to sell? To buy or not to buy? Those are the most frequently asked questions these days. Put my commitment to my clients, local knowledge and integrity to work for you.

Page 9 | Greenwich Sentinel

All Neighborhoods Doing Well, Some Very Well

By Mark Pruner As I wrote earlier this month, Greenwich had an amazing first nine months with sales up 44% and sales volume up 66%. These big i nc re ase s a re even more a ma z i ng , b e c au se t hey wer e increases over a record setting 2020. Last year was a great year, but so far 2021 has been even more amazing and that is true for every neighborhood. So, let’s give out the awards for most amazing performance by a neighborhood on a year over year basis. Biggest Percentage Increases negotiations often get tricky, but from 2022 this isn’t de rigueur. The highest Award: Our Smaller sale in Riverside went for $7.8M, Neighborhoods in 23 days. The listings that stay W h e n y o u l o o k a t on the market for months make neighborhoods by percentage the Riverside average of 85 days i n c r e a s e i n s a l e s , o n e on market very understandable n e i g h b o r h o o d j u m p s o u t , and impressive. Some people, (mostly those Pemberwick, with sales up 250% from the first 9 months of 2020 who live in Old Greenwich), would to the first nine months of 2021. argue that Old Greenwich was the This was an increase from 4 sales hotter market. Yes, Old Greenwich last year to 14 sales this year. An “only” had 126 sales to Riversides increase of 10 sales may not seem 134 sales, but it’s median days on like much, but it’s the first time in market was a highly competitive awhile since we saw Pemberwick 26 days to contract. Also, if you look at Old Greenwich’s price break into double digits. And, its not just Pemberwick, appreciation on sales price/s.f. it’s P e m b e r w i c k s ’ s s o u t h e r n at 21.3% compared to Riverside’s neighborhood, Byram, saw sales 11.7%, but that’s more an issue of increase from 13 to 19 and North few outliers for Riverside. Often, Mianus went from 5 sale to 10 this is due to a new construction sales. Banksville also saw its replacing a teardown, but the sales jump 67% from 3 sales to 5 square footage of the old house is sales. These are small numerical still on the tax record. To decide the hottest market increases, but together they total an increase of 23 sales and tell o f t h e s e t wo, l e t ’s g o to t h e us something about the market. tiebreaker, the most houses sold There is a tremendous demand over list price. Old Greenwich had for houses in our most affordable 41 houses that sold for over the house’s original list price, while neighborhoods. People who live in apartments R iverside had 48 houses that throughout the NYC metro area sold for over OLP. Riverside is the would love to live in Greenwich winner for our hottest market for and the most affordable houses the first nine months of the year. in Greenw ich a re of ten their Let’s see how it plays out for the f i rst choice . There may wel l full year. be thousands of even tens of The High-End Award: thousands of people that fall in Backcountry vs. Mid-Country that category, but we can say vs. the Waterfront Associations is that at least 23 homeowners One of the things that make f o u n d n e w h o m e s i n t h e s e Greenwich so attractive is that neighborhoods worth buying even we have a variety of communities with price increases up to 25% in and at the high-end Greenwich one year. gives you a lot of choices. Over $5 million, you have your choice Our Hottest Neighborhood of Backcountry with 4 acres and Award: Riverside, close excellent privacy; mid-country runner-up Old Greenwich with one and two acre lots and In Riverside, we had 134 sales you a r e clo s e r to dow ntow n in the first nine months of 2021, Greenw ich or the water f ront this is up 41% from the first nine associations; Belle Haven months of 2020. This a lot of sales (including Field Point Circle), in a small geog raphical area, Indian Harbor Association and but it’s a highly desirable area Mead Point. of Greenwich. Driving around So far, our highest reported with a real estate app you felt sale is for $45 million in like every third house has sold, b a ckc ou nt r y. I s ay r e p or te d is under contract or is about to sale, because the market over be. In Riverside, the median days $5 million and particularly over on market was only 44 days and $10 million is very private with prices appreciated by 17.8% based many sales going unreported. on the year-over-year increase (This award is only based on the in the sales price to assessment publicly reported listings on the ratio. Greenwich MLS.) Even though Not ever y thing went to this sales price is almost twice the contract quickly. One waterfront sales price reported in the Belle house took 429 days to sell, and Haven area, it’s only a single sale I co-listed another waterfront and one of only two sales over $10 home that took 299 days to get million in backcountry. to contract. Now both were well South of the Post Road, in over $6 million and high-end Belle Haven, we have 6 sales over

$10 million and an additional 10 sales over $5 million. All the sales are part, of the great reshuffling in Belle Haven as we have a good number of listings in one of our nicest areas and good demand for t he se l ist i ng s. B elow t he Post Road you can throw in an additional 4 sales for a total of 20 $5 million plus sales south of the Post Road. This compares to 19 sales in backcountry a much larger area. If you want to talk about larger areas, South of the Parkway runs from the Merritt Parkway to the north side of the Post Road and has the by far the largest number of properties of any Greenwich neighborhood. For the first nine months of 2021, we have had 58 mid-country sales over $5 million and 3 of these were over $10 million. Compare that to the first nine months of 2020, when we had less than half that number with 28 sales over $5 million. Sept. 2019 YTD Sales over

$5M Sept. 2020 YTD Sales over $5M Sept. 2021 YTD Sales over $5M Townwide our sales over $5 million are up 265% from 2019 our last pre-COVID year. The biggest percentage increase in sales over $5 million and highest sales YTD goes to backcountry. Greatest increase in number of sales goes to midcountry and greatest increase in sales in a single association easily goes to Belle Haven. WHAT ABOUT THE FOURTH QUARTER Update At the end of the fourth quarter, things were looking bleak for Q4 2021. Our contracts had reached a low for the year with only 102 contracts and inventory was at record lows. Our contracts were 41% below last year and the number of contracts had been dropping for 4 months. Last year was an excellent year all the way

END OF SUMMER

million in Riverside: one house.) The concern is not low inventor y, we’ve had that a ll year. The concern is dropping inventory. This is like watching the gas gauge on your car dropping to “E”. We can go a long way on a quarter of tank of gas, if we keep putting in a little gas here and there, but without continuous replenishment of our low tank, our market is going to sputter, and contracts are likely to resume their fall. It is the second half of October, but arguably this is the best time to list your house with good demand and very limited inventory. Stay tuned the 4th quarter p r o m i s e s to b e p a r t i c u l a r l y interesting…. Mark Pruner is a sales executive with Compass real estate in Greenwich. He can be reached at 203-969-7900 or mark.pruner@ compass.com.

Custom Powder Coating & Expert Restoration of Fine Patio Furniture

PATIO FURNITURE SALE! Sale of vintage and restored garden furnishings

through year-end, so being below last year in contracts is not that bad. To see a really terrible slow down go back to September 2019 when we had only 69 contracts at the end of September. O vera l l, ou r cont rac ts, i n just about every part of town, had been dropping for 4 straight months. Luckily that stopped in October. We are now up to 118 contracts as our fall market sales kick in. The uptick is even more heartening when you consider that our inventory is at an alltime low with just 250 listings. Of those 250 listing, I bet 10 – 20% already have an accepted offer and are just waiting for contracts to be signed. In addition, a quarter of the listings are more than 6 months old, so our “active” active listings are something like 130 to 150 listings, which means buyers of ten have on ly a ha nd f u l of options in a particular price range in a particular neighborhood. (Total listings between $1 and 1.5

Patio Furniture Restorations & Sales

• Powder Coated Finishes • Restrapping • Welding • Sandblasting • Teak Restoration • Sling Replacement

Pick-up and Delivery Fast Turnaround! 140 Highland St., Port Chester, NY 10573 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm and Sat. 8-12 noon 914-935-8839 pattysportico@gmail.com

Brown Jordan, Tropitone, Woodard, Salterini & more!

Page B1 | Greenwich Sentinel

Complete Town Wide Calendar of Events (continued on next page) GREENWICH LIBRARIES: greenwichlibrary.org

10:30 a.m. Byram Shubert Library: Walking Tour: Getting to Know Native Trees and Plants in Byram Pt II. Register. 203-531-0426.

Friday, Oct. 22 9 a.m.

11 a.m. Byram Shubert Library: Outdoor Storytime with Patty: Halloween. In front of the Library. Ages 2 & up. 203-531-0426.

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

Ballet and Books! Nutcracker Ballet Reading with Greenwich Ballet Academy. Marx Family Black Box Theater. children@ greenwichlibrary.org

Dissect a Ferrari in 3D with zSpace. ZSpace Augmented Reality Desktop. 203622-7979. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org

10 & 11 a.m. Outdoor Toddler Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org

Sunday, Oct. 24

5 p.m.

2 p.m.

Meditation & Breathing with Gail. Online. 203-531-0426.

7 p.m. Friends Friday Films: “ Pride.” Berkley Theater.

Monday, Oct. 25

10 a.m. Mobilize Your Board to Raise Funds. Online. mmartin@greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m. Senior Chinese Book Discussion Group. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary. org

CLEANING PRIOR TO STORING EXTENDS THE LIVES OF CUSHIONS.

3:45 p.m. Outdoor World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m. Friends Friday Films: “ In the Heights.” Berkley Theater. Saturday, Oct. 23 10 a.m. Innovation Lab for Kids: Laser Engraved Pumpkins. Online. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org

UPHOLSTERY

LINEN & BEDDING

WINDOW TREATMENTS CARPETS

FLOORING &

PATIO CUSHIONS

203-957-3838 I HomeCarebyFabricare.net

10:30 a.m. Outdoor Spanish Storytime at Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883.

Technology Help. Lab Learning Lab. 203625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary. org

LifeSkills Learning. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org

HC BY FABRICARE CLEANS PATIO CUSHIONS.

11 a.m.

greenwichlibrary.org

10:30 a.m. Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber. Baxter Courtyard. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org

Flinn Gallery Artist Talk: Andrew Sovjani & Erin Walrath. 9 a.m. LifeSkills Learning. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org

7 p.m. Writing Summit Series: Hallie Ephron. Online. 203-622-7948. rhansen@greenwichlibrary.org Wednesday, Oct. 27

10 a.m. Storytime in the Courtyard. Baxter Courtyard. 203-622-7940. children@ greenwichlibrary.org

10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Professional Headshots. Marx Family Black Box Theater. 203-622-7924. mmartin@greenwichlibrary.org

10:30 a.m. Baby Lapsit. Cos Cob Library Community Room. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org

3:30 p.m.

1 p.m. Investment Basics IV: Investing in a Coronavirus Stock Market. Online. 203-6227924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org

Halloween Movie: “Hocus Pocus.” Cos Cob Community Room. Registration is required. Tuesday, Oct. 26 9:15 a.m. Baby Lapsit Storytime. Children’s Constellation Room. 203-622-7940. children@

2 p.m. Spotlight on Streaming TV & Movie Apps with Kanopy & Hoopla. Online. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org

See Dr. Fucigna

Supporting our Children During the Pandemic: Robert J. Fucigna, M.D. Advanced Ophthalmology.

1455 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich (203) 348-7575 • www.aoct.co

Navigating New Norms and Managing Stress During the Holidays

An in-person event hosted by The Second Congregational Church of Greenwich November 4 6:00 – 7:30 pm Join Georgette Harrison, EdM, LPC, from the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut to learn how to best support your child during the pandemic. Learn how to identify stress, anxiety and depression in children, and how you can help. You will also learn how to manage stress during the upcoming holidays and when to call for help. This is currently an in-person event. If local guidelines regarding in-person events were to change, participants will be sent a Zoom link. Therefore, registration is strongly encouraged. REGISTER: https://chc1.co/cgcchildsupport SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR PRESENTERS: https://chc1.co/cgcchildsupport_questions Georgette Harrison, EdM, LPC, is the Director of Clinical and Community Partnerships at the Child Guidance Center of Southern CT. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Connecticut, an agency trainer for the Attachment-RegulationCompetency treatment model, a rostered ChildParent Psychotherapy clinician, as well as a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.

www.childguidancect.org

Page B2 | Greenwich Sentinel

Complete Town Wide Calendar

3 p.m. Online Afternoon Story/Craft. Ages 2 1/2 & up. 203-622-6883.

greenwichlibrary.org

Tuesday, November 16

7 p.m.

1 p.m. Outdoor Halloween Crafts and Treats with The Friends of Cos Cob Library.

Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Paul Lleva, MD, neurologist, will discuss “Neurological Complications of COVID-19” from 5 - 6 pm via Zoom. Some patients experience neurological complications following COVID-19 infection, during the active infection phase and sometimes afterward. Hear about specific conditions and the most current medical findings. To register, call 888-3059253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Greenwich Reads Together: James McBride, Author of Deacon King Kong. Berkley Theater & Online. Register. kcihi@greenwichlibrary.org Thursday, Oct. 28 11:30 a.m. Qi Gong. Online. 203-531-0426. 4 p.m. Byram Shubert Library: Puppet Show with Mr Rogers: “Halloween Hijinks.” Online. 7 p.m. Lecture: Challenges of the Asian American Experience with Terry Kelleher. Online. Friday, Oct. 29

3 p.m. Outdoor Stop and Pick-up Halloween Treats with the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library. GREENWICH HOSPITAL: greenwichhospital.org/events 888-305-9253

Education: Physicians from Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Greenwich and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven will present “Lung Cancer Screening: Multidisciplinary Approach” from 7 - 8 pm via Zoom, including a question-and-answer session. To register, call 203-863-4295. Free.

Monday, Oct. 25 12:30 p.m. Webinar: Hip Replacement Education. Tuesday, Oct. 26

Thursday, November 18

1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group.

9 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 28

LifeSkills Learning. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org

5 p.m. Webinar: Pause for Peace with Relaxing Yoga Nidra.

10 & 11 a.m. Outdoor Toddler Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org

Saturday, Oct. 30

3:45 p.m. Outdoor World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m. Friends Friday Films: “ Cat People.” Berkley Theater. Saturday, Oct. 30 10:30 a.m. Halloween Stories and Craft with Nicole and Miguel. (Pick up your free craft kit prior to the event.). 203-531-0426. 10:30 a.m. Mining DNA Results: Lessons Learned While Searching for Birth Families. Online. 11 a.m. Technology Help. Lab Learning Lab. 203-625-6560. csherman@ Page 16 | Greenwich Sentinel

NOTICE OF APPLICATION This is to give notice that I, DAVID FITZPATRICK 4 LEXINGTON AVE APT 7D NEW YORK, NY 10010-5461 Have filed an application placarded 10/22/2021 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT LIQUOR PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 257 GREENWICH AVE # 265 GREENWICH CT 06830-6503 The business will be owned by: RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES OF CT LLC & YFGREENWICH LLC Entertainment will consist of: Acoustics (not amplified), Disc Jockeys, Live Bands Objections must be filed by: 12-03-2021 DAVID FITZPATRICK

8 a.m.

Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Denise Addorisio, RD, registered dietitian, will discuss “Added Sugars 101: Get the Scoop to Kick the Habit” from 6 - 7 pm via Zoom. Too much sugar added to your diet can lead to increased risk of weight gain, diabetes, inflammation, fatty liver disease and heart disease. Learn about hidden sources of sugar in your foods and how to cut back on added sugars without sacrificing flavor. To register, call 888-3059253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Webinar: Breast Center Educational Day. Community Health at Greenwich Hospital

Tuesday, November 23

November 2021 program calendar

Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Jawad Rashid, MD, pain management specialist, will discuss “Neck and Lower Back Pain: Holistic Treatments” from noon - 1 pm via Zoom. Chronic pain sufferers are at greater risk for increased pain during the pandemic due to the interplay between pain, anxiety and depression. Learn about comprehensive and holistic, team-based approaches to neck and back pain, including therapy, injections, medication and sometimes surgery to improve quality of life. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/ events. Free.

Monday, November 1 Support: The Bariatric Surgery Pre- and Post-Surgery Support Group will take place from 5 - 6 pm via Zoom. Support and information for those who have undergone or plan to have sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass or lap band surgery. Speakers address medical, nutritional and lifestyle topics to maintain long-term weight-loss success. Contact bariatricsurgery@greenwichhospital.org for login information. Free.

NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR: ntngreenwich.org

Tuesday, November 9 Education: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will take place from 9 am - 3 pm at YMCA of Greenwich, Room M, 50 E. Putnam Ave. Get or refresh skills to help an individual who is developing a mental health problem or is currently in crisis. This course, presented by Greenwich Hospital in collaboration with the Greenwich Community Health Improvement Partnership, is for anyone who interacts with the public, such as first responders. The general public is also welcome. Registration required; space is limited. To register, call 203-863-3794. Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Alex Delvecchio, MD, cardiologist, will discuss “Coronavirus and Heart Disease: Lessons Learned” from 6 - 7 pm via Zoom. People with cardiovascular conditions need to take extra precautions against the coronavirus because they are at a higher risk of experiencing severe complications and possibly even dying from COVID-19. Listen to a cardiologist’s perspective, including urgency to recognize and address symptoms early. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Wednesday, November 10 Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Alissa Greenberg, MD, pulmonary and critical care specialist, will answer questions during “Better Breathers” from 11 am to noon via Zoom. Learn how practicing breathing techniques can improve COPD and other pulmonary conditions, such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer and more. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

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. AUDUBON CENTER: greenwich.audubon.org/events Friday, Oct. 22 6:30 p.m. Autumn Evening Adventure. 613 Riversville Rd. $15. All ages. Register. 203-930-1353. Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org Saturday, Oct. 23 7 a.m. Fall Migration Bird Tour. 613 Riversville Rd. Ages 6 & up. Free. Register. 203-930-1353. ryan.maclean@audubon.org. FRIENDS OF GREENWICH POINT: friendsofgreenwichpoint.org Saturday, Oct. 23 3:30 p.m. Auguste and Alden Concert. Founders Rock at Greenwich Point. Free. All ages. HARVEST FESTIVAL: greenwichbaptist.org Saturday, Oct. 23

Stroke Education and Support: Stroke is a life-threatening medical condition. Whether you or a loved one are at risk or have suffered a stroke, this monthly Greenwich Hospital Zoom meeting from 5 - 6 pm offers valuable information about prevention, nutrition, safety, self-care and medication management. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/ events. Free. Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Megan Gleason, MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, will discuss “Treatment Options for Knee Cartilage Injuries” from 6 - 7:30 pm via Zoom. Cartilage damage can lead to arthritis and chronic pain. Learn about common injuries and the newest techniques for repair and rejuvenation. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

4:30 p.m. Greenwich Baptist Church’s Harvest Festival – bounce house, trunk or treat, costumes & food. 10 Indian Rock Ln. TRUNK or TREAT: fccog.org Saturday, Oct. 23 6 p.m. First Congregational Church of Greenwich “Trunk or Treat.” Church parking lot, 108 Sound Beach Ave. $10/family, proceeds will benefit a local charity. GREENWICH NEWCOMERS CLUB: greenwichnewcomers. org Saturday, Oct. 23 3:30 p.m. Kids at Play – Halloween Hayride. Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St. greenwichnewcomerskidsatplay@gmail.com FLINN GALLERY: flinngallery.com/calendar

Here’s to Nights to Remember O

GARDEN TOUR mygreenback.com/garden-events

They’ll Never Forget

E RE N UM T

in a Costume

Sunday, Oct. 24 2 p.m. Artist Talk with Erin Walrath and Andrew Sovjani. 101 West Putnam Ave., 2nd Floor. Free.

SOPHIA’S ES T.

Sunday, Oct. 24 10 a.m. Autumn Garden Tour. Bringing The Greenback, 129 Doubling Rd. $50. Registration required. CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE: greenwichexchange.org

81 1 9

1 Liberty Way, Greenwich, CT 203-869-5990 shop.sophias@gmail.com www.SophiasGallery.com www.sophiascostumes.com

Sundays 12-5

Mon-Sat, 10AM-6PM Monday - Saturday Thurs, 10-9 (October) 10-6 Sun, 12-5 (October)

Free Delivery 203-869-2299

Complete Town Wide Calendar (continued on next page)

Page B3 | Greenwich Sentinel

Sunday, Oct. 24 10 a.m. The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance 2021. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. 203-869-0229. ROUND HILL ASSOCIATION: roundhillassn. org Tuesday, Oct. 26 7 p.m. Candidates Debate: Fred Camillo (R) and Bill Kelly (D), and Lauren Rabin (R) and Janet Stone McGuiga (D). On Zoom. Register. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GREENWICH: lwvgreenwich.org Wednesday, Oct. 27 7 p.m. Board of Estimate Debate: All Democratic and Republican Candidates and Incumbents. Via Zoom. Register. GREENWICH LAND TRUST: gltrust.org/ calendar Wednesday, Oct. 27 10 a.m. Fall Colors Hike. Meet at GLT’s Mueller Preserve, 370 Round Hill Rd. FLU CLINIC: greenwichct.gov Wednesday, Oct. 27 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd, Lower Floor Cafeteria Lounge. RETIRED MEN’S ASSOCIATION: greenwichrma.org/speakers/future-speakers-3 Wednesday, Oct. 27 11 a.m. Jonathan Altar, American journalist, best-selling author, Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and television producer, and senior editor for Newsweek (1983 until 2011) on his book, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life.” First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free. Open to all.

Oktoberfest Dinner. Members, $25; non-members, $30. St. Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. Register by Oct. 21. 203-618-9036. GREENWICH ART SOCIETY: greenwichartsociety.org Wednesday, Oct. 27 11 a.m. Art History for Travelers. Via Zoom. Register. THE GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL: greenwichartscouncil.org Saturday, Oct. 30 6:30 p.m. Arts Alive! – art, classical music and catered food by Chef Jean-Louis Gerin, in support of the Greenwich Arts Council. info@greenwicharts. org INDIA CULTURAL CENTER OF GREENWICH (ICC): iccgreenwich.org Saturday, Oct. 30 6:30 p.m. ICC Ninth Annual Gala Benefit “A Celebration of Light” with Guest of Honor Indra Nooyi. Hilton Stamford Hotel, 1 Stamford Pl, Stamford. RSVP. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH: jlgreenwich.org Sunday, Oct. 31 4 p.m. Halloween ‘Grab N’ Go’ Pumpkin Patch. JLG House, 231 E. Putnam Ave. GREENWICH AVENUE HALLOWEEN: greenwichmoms.com Sunday, Oct. 31 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Greenwich Greet & Treat, a Halloween-centric community event - in-store promotions & goodies, food trucks and more. Greenwich Avenue. BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE: breastcanceralliance.org/events Through Sunday, Oct. 31

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER: greenwichbotanicalcenter.org

‘Go For Pink!’ - Shop, dine and celebrate with a series of events marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support BCA. info@ breastcanceralliance.org

Tuesday, Oct. 26

GPD: greenwichct.org/police

10 a.m. Chair Yoga. GBC, 130 Bible St. $20.

Tuesday, Oct. 26 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 29 4 p.m. Ghouls In The Garden. GBC, 130 Bible St. Members, $20; non-members, $25. LisaC@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org

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

Through Saturday, Oct. 30

BRIDGE GROUP: greenwichymca.org

Leonora Meyerhoff: “Of Clover & Noon: Encaustic Works.” GBC, 130 Bible St. Mon-Fri, 9am4pm.

Tuesday, Oct. 26 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Beginner Bridge with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group. YMCA members, $30; nonmembers, $35. New players welcome. (Register by Monday, 6pm). 203-524- 8032.

LAWN SALE: roundhillcommunitychurch. org Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 28, 29 & 30 9 a.m. Round Hill Community House’s The Great Lawn Sale. 397 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-1091. LIGHTHOUSE: kidsincrisis.org/get-help/ lighthouse Thursday, Oct. 28 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. 203-661-1911. lighthouse@kidsincrisis.org ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF GREENWICH: afgreenwich.org Tuesday, Oct. 26 5 p.m. Virtual Meditation and Breathing. RSVP for Zoom link. Gail.covney@gmail.com Wednesday, Oct. 27 10 a.m. Café Créme Conversation. RSVP for Zoom link. clairenegrin@gmail.com 5 p.m. ‘Worldwide Wednesdays’ - join in for lively discussions on French films. Open to all. RSVP for a Zoom link.

Wednesday, Oct. 27 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - & 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Relaxed Bridge with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group. Members, $10; nonmembers, $12. New players welcome. (Register by Tuesday, 6pm). 203-524-8032. GREENWICH ROTARY CLUB: greenwichrotary.org Wednesday, Oct. 27 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. 26, 9 a.m. & Thursday, Oct. 28, 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

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

GREENWICH FARMER’S MARKET: greenwichfarmersmarketct.com Saturdays, through Nov. 19

Warm Up This Winter

KJUS revolutionizes the market with its Ski, Golf, and Lifestyle collections season after season. Join our passionate team as a Retail Sales Associate in our seasonal shop located at 117 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT. $15-$17 /Hour DOE with additional earning potential through commission program. Uniforms consisting of KJUS product provided. Generous discount for additional product purchases. Does this sound exiting to you? Then we should get in touch! Please submit resume to jobs.na@kjus.com

Atko Bros Landscaping is now providing top quality Kiln Dried Firewood Delivered and Stacked for the best prices GUARANTEED. $300 1 face cord 8x4x16” $350 $180 and 1/2 face cord 4x4x16” $200

We also stock woodhaven Firewood racks with covers We deliver to Greenwich, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, Riverside, Byram and surrounding areas in Fairfield County, CT and Westchester Country, NY.

Please contact us at (203) 253-1089 for delivery price and time estimate. www.atkobroslandscaping.com

Page B4 | Greenwich Sentinel

Complete Town Wide Calendar Domus’ Annual Oktoberfest Gala. Tokeneke Club, Darien. CBaker@domuskids.org Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, 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. 203-967-3660. avontheatre.org

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Order from Sunday to Wednesday for Saturday pick-up. Arch Street & Horseneck Lane Commuter Parking Lot. (Parking is free during market hours). (No dogs allowed). 203-380-0580. gfm-ct@ optimum.net 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.

TOWN AGENCIES MEETINGS: greenwichct.gov/calendar Monday, Oct. 25 10:30 a.m. Energy Management Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Team Meeting. Via Zoom. 1 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing. Via Zoom. 7 p.m. Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Meeting. Via Zoom. 8 p.m. Representative Town Meeting. Central Middle School & via Zoom. Tuesday, Oct. 26 5 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. Via Zoom. 6:30 p.m. Board of Health Regular Meeting.

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 Thursday, Nov. 4 6 p.m. Greenwich Historical Society’s Fall Fête. Foundation House at Old Mill Farm. greenwichhistory.org/fall-fete 7:30 p.m. Virtual Cocktails & Comedy. info@ theundiesproject.org. undiesproject21. givesmart.com Saturday, Nov. 6 6 p.m. Fallen Patriots 12th Annual Greenwich Gala. Riverside Yacht Club. greenwich@ fallenpatriots.org Saturday, Nov. 13 6 p.m. Make-A-Wish Connecticut’s Wish Night. Greenwich Country Club. agoodman@ ct.wish.org

Open Studio. 7th-12th Grade. Wednesday, by Appointment Only. Free.

Wednesday, Oct. 27 12 p.m.

Our Neighboring Towns

NAMI SOUTHWEST CT: namisouthwestct.org/online-support

FS Re-Imagine Greenwich Virtual Web Meeting. Via Zoom.

BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE: bedfordplayhouse.org

Tuesday, Oct. 26 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 28

Saturday, Oct. 23 8 p.m.

Family Support Group – peer-led support groups for family members of individuals living with mental health conditions. (1st Tue of the month). Free. Register in advance.

Board of Selectmen Meeting.

10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1 9:30 a.m.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: RedCrossBlood.org

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

Friday, Oct. 22

10:30 a.m.

7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Architectural Review Sign Meeting. Via Zoom.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Saturday, Oct. 23 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, 1527 Bedford St, Stamford. Sunday, Oct. 24 7 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich. Monday, Oct. 25 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Road, Cos Cob. 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

Shaken Not Stirred: Bond in Bedford - a fundraiser screening of “No Time to Die” benefitting Bedford Playhouse. 914-2346704. BEDFORD RIDING LANES: bedfordridinglanes.org Sunday, Oct. 24 8:30 a.m.

3 p.m.

Fall 10K Trail Race. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church /BRLA Trails. Members, $35; non-members, $45. Register.

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

FERGUSON LIBRARY: fergusonlibrary. org/events/upcoming

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS:

Thursday, Oct. 28 6 - 7:30 p.m.

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 9 a.m. The 10th Annual Run for Waterside 5K Walk/Run. Waterside School, 770 Pacific St, Stamford. watersideschool.org/ run-for-waterside 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

Lawyers in Libraries: meet with a volunteer attorney and get free legal advice. Main Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Study Room 1. Book an appointment: 203-351-8221. CONNECTICUT’S BEARDSLEY ZOO: beardsleyzoo.org Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 31 12 - 3 p.m. ‘Boo at the Zoo’ – come in costume for seasonal activities, spooky animal talks, story times, Scarecrows on Parade, and more. 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport.

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

Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Heather Smeriglio, Matt Crawford, Treasurer

Page B5 | Greenwich Sentinel

Universal Crossword

Astrology for Week of Oct 24, 2021 SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov No matter how much you think you know about a certain person they will do something totally unexpected this week. It may be of no interest in itself but you’ll be shocked to see a side to them unknown to you. What else are they keeping from you?

TAURUS 21 April-21 May Is your distrust of someone justified or is your negative side getting the better of you? The game of life has many rules and one is that expectations invariably come true. Expect only good things this week – the results may surprise you.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Don’t follow the herd just because you’re scared of being the odd one out. The planets warn that what they’re planning is likely to offend your sensibilities so make your excuses early and do something more constructive with your time and energy.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June It’s fine to be critical as long as your intention is to help others. It’s not fine to be critical just because you don’t like the way things have been done. Bear that in mind this week before you say something that might do more harm than good.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan A stunning aspect linking Venus and Jupiter makes this the ideal time to call in a favour. So let friends and family know what you want and they will go out of their way to get it for you. It won’t always be this easy so you might as well make the most of it.

CANCER 22 June-23 July You may be eager to prove yourself, but don’t be so eager that you take on a task you know nothing about. You won’t impress anyone if you grind to a halt because you don’t know what you’re doing. Stick to what you know you’re good at.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb With this week’s cosmic setup testing your self-belief you must give your best shot to whatever you are asked to do. Just don’t expect too much of yourself and don’t feel a failure if it doesn’t work out. Not even Aquarius has to be perfect all the time.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug A tricky Venus-Neptune aspect warns you could get carried away romantically – especially if the affair is one-sided. Someone you worship may seem to give you the come-on but can you be sure? If it’s just wishful thinking it could be a massive blow to your ego.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Someone will make you your dream offer this week but you will be unable to shake off the feeling there’s a catch in it. You may be right to be suspicious or it may be your ruler Neptune playing tricks on you. Either way, think hard before you accept.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Make allowances for those who get worked up over issues that leave you cold. It may not be possible for you to see things from their point of view but don’t get stuck in the false belief that your point of view is the only one that exists.

ARIES 21 March-20 April There are so many things you want to change but can’t, and so many things you can change that don’t mean that much to you. No wonder you feel frustrated! Does it mean reality is designed to impede you or could it be your priorities are skewed?

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct You are under no obligation to party every night – no matter what others might say. In fact, you need to cut back on your social life and spend more time with the people who really matter to you, such as your close friends and immediate family.

Edited by David Steinberg September 3, 2021 ACROSS 1 South American caffeinated brew 5 Wired up onstage 10 Covert “Over here!” 14 Dell competitor 15 What Marx and Engels told workers of the world to do 16 Mosquito bite aftermath 17 Affordable fish? 19 Reid of “Sharknado” 20 Dojo instructor 21 Gradually weakens 23 After expenses 24 PC’s bailout key 25 Thwarted, as an evil plan 27 Lead-in to “climate” 30 Fish topped with cheese? 33 Granite State sch. 34 Amble 35 Sandy hill 36 Sit there brooding 38 Herb used to flavor pizzelle 39 Victoria’s Secret merchandise 40 Bay or beech 41 Ralph who finished third in 2000

Discover more about yourself at sallybrompton.com

42 Onetime RCA competitor 43 Some fishing cords? 45 Shoelace tip 47 Ipecac, e.g. 48 Bay Area airport code 49 Much-used pencil 50 ___ platter (Polynesian appetizer) 53 Consume, like sashimi 57 Country once ruled by the Pahlavi dynasty 59 Tough, chewy fish? 61 The Golden State, to LL Cool J 62 Villain, to a hero 63 Where a fall came early? 64 Fitzgerald dubbed the First Lady of Song 65 Homs’ home country 66 “Did u solve 66-A?,” e.g. DOWN 1 They don’t have Windows 2 Tylenol target 3 Typical TikTok user 4 It may be full of chalk 5 Pop or rock 6 Printer supply 7 Optima and Sorento

8 James who sang “At Last” 9 Appliance at a fair 10 Hollow out, as an olive 11 Oliver Hardy’s co-star 12 Anonymous, say, for a troll 13 “OK, you’re in trouble now!” 18 Baja bar tender? 22 “Hamilton” Tony nominee Phillipa 26 Where to look up the cast of “CSI” 27 “Aren’t you lucky!” 28 Like dorm dodgeball leagues 29 Corny to the max 30 “Catch and Kill” author Farrow

31 Parenthetical comment 32 “Ja” and “oui” 34 Jobs that involve much filing? 37 Cornel who wrote “Race Matters” 44 Back talk 45 Many miles off 46 Prepared oneself 48 “So long!” 51 Small and insignificant 52 App that disrupted the taxi business 54 Traveled by horseback 55 Late host Trebek 56 Took off 58 Actress Vardalos 60 Stat based on weight and height

PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

9/2

Sea What I Mean? by John-Clark Levin

9/3

The (K) Clues Are for Kids ACROSS 1. (K) Finds a sum 5. Playful little rascals 9. (K) Mountain with a snowcap 12. (K) Take a little peek 13. Part of the Atlantic Ocean (2 words) 15. (K) Straightened up 16. Bumps off the TV schedule 17. (K) It has a lot of X’s and Y’s 19. Give off, as potent gases 20. (K) Alternative to sourdough 21. (K) With plenty of machine lubrication 23. Be a gentle masseuse 25. Dark places to explore 26. (K) You’ll find them in a Monopoly set

27. Typos now corrected, in a book 30. Made up, as a new phrase 32. (K) It encircles blood 33. (K) We support them with screams 35. “The Tell-Tale Heart” author’s inits. 36. Speeds, in notated music 37. (K) School org. 40. Kind of IRA 42. Marsh plant 44. Seriously overwhelmed 46. (K) Chomp down hard 47. War prisoner 48. (K) Speak indistinctly 49. Special type of poem 50. (K) Shake hair all over the place 51. “Hey! Over here!”

OWN D 1. Union station? 2. (K) Item at a fancy dinner setting 3. (K) Sidestep 4. Terrier’s island? 5. (K) How secrets are told (2 words) 6. (K) Team spirit 7. (K) Attachment to “school” or “vent” 8. Stately, powerful horse 9. Headache aid 10. (K) It’s in your salad 11. Speaker systems, for short 14. “I’m thinking ...” 18. (K) You can swim from it 22. Crazy adventures 24. Bunk thing 25. (K) Is able to 26. (K) Attachment to “appear” or “approve”

27. (K) Lady No. 1 28. Hit the brakes too late (2 words) 29. Swift, snappy comeback 31. (K) Fail to name 34. (K) Game show hosts 36. 100,000-Btu unit 37. (K) Holders for sand, milk and lunch 38. Bible book of the New Testament 39. (K) Far from asleep on the job 41. (K) It leads to overtime 43. Baker’s abbr. 44. My story, or yours 45. (K) Antelope with a youngsounding name

Can you find the answer to this riddle within the solved puzzle?

Prefix recently viewed? Look for the answer in next week’s paper.

PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

Find the 7 words to match the 7 clues. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in each solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all letter combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle.

CLUES

SOLUTIONS

1 what an unpopular inn has (7) 2 “Friends” star Cox (9) 3 mesmerized state (6) 4 comedian & actor Mac (6) 5 sets of letters (9) 6 divert, as train of thought (6) 7 communiqué (7)

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Previous riddle answer:

Download the Greenwich Sentinel APP today to win local gift cards and prizes and for local news alerts and access to the latest e-Edition. Search Greenwich Sentinel in the APP store. Download the APP and you could win next.

VAC

BER

MES

TRA

ABE

NIE

COU

DER

AIL

NCE

Previous Answers Tuesday’s Answers: 1. LYRICS 2. PAJAMAS 3. BOATHOUSE 4. SUMMONING 5. ATHENIANS 6. BEARDED 7. PRETZELS

Created by Timothy E. Parker July 26, 2021

9/8

Page B6 | Greenwich Sentinel

By Rev. Dr. Heather Wright T h e r e a r e s o m e disadvantages to living in a beach community along the coastline. Before Hurricane Henri, my husband and I were battening down the hatches on our garages, kayaks, and anything lose in our yards, in preparation for wind and water damage. That was especially true for those of us who lost our first f loors during Hurricane Sandy. My neighbor said, “there’s so much going on right now, I can’t process it.” Even if you are not a shore dweller, I think we can all relate to that comment. We are all dealing with so much right now. In light of what our neighborhood was preparing for, it is ironic, in psychology we call the emotion of being overwhelmed and unable to process, being “f looded”. To the extreme, it can be a sign people are going into shock; but if you were, you would likely not be aware of it. Children get f looded when they have meltdowns. They’re on system overload. Any parent

Coping with all the Changes knows we cannot reason with our children at that time. The same thing goes for so many of us with what we are facing: during COVID, and now which continues in this time-betweentime, as we long for an “after” to the pandemic and its fallout. We are flooded. There is too much information, it changes minute by minute, and none of us know how to react. Things feel out of our control, unstable, uncertain and it’s hard to get away from the news or the need to adapt. We have taken the word flexible to a whole new level i n ou r world right now. We need to consta ntly pivot to adapt to tragedy internationally, fears locally, people’s misplaced anger, and even our own. No wonder mental health crises are on the rise. Navigating change in all our transitions is taxing and feels like a rollercoaster between joy/ sorrow, and anticipation and disappointment. How are we to cope with all these changes? Our human tendency is to fill our schedules packed full, to

f ind something to distract us, like busyness, television, social media, alcohol, or shopping. In the past quarter century of being a licensed therapist, I have found that very often the thing behind the thing is grief. Have you ever tried to suppress a beach ball? What happens? It forces its way up, shoots out sideways. So too with grief. If not expressed for what it is, out pops anger, fear, withdrawal, even depression. Grief is normal and a natural reaction to loss of any k ind. Grief comes from any endings or changes in our routines or relationships. Think about how much of that we have had in the past 18 months. Recovery from loss is done by a series of small and correct choices made by the griever to go into the pain which becomes the doorway for truth and recovery. Almost all the work we do in therapy and pastoral care is in the areas of Grief, Loss and Transition. We k n o w t h a t l o s s i s something that we would rather

run from than face. We fear our own sorrow and may have been taught to ignore, bottle it up, or have a “stiff upper lip” as we say here in New England. Perhaps this is because emotional pain, or disconnection, registers in the brain in the same place as physical pain. In grief, we have a broken heart, which is painful, raw, and vulnerable. It takes time to mend, just as our bodies take time to heal. Grief is like waves on a shore of an outgoing tide, which lap up and slowly recede. It is healthy for us to allow it to draw near. Faith has a lot to say about change, coping and grief. The B o o k o f E c c l e s i a s t e s 3 : 1-7, reminds us that there is a season to everything. “A time to be born and a time to die, a time a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Suffering is part of the human condition, but, as people of faith, we believe that we are not alone in our suffering. God is in it with us. G o d s e e m s to a l l ow a nd permit suffering. God doesn’t

always take it away or remove it. God can use it to grow us and deepen our trust like nothing else. God cares for the widow, orphan and alien and draws near to the brokenhearted. At times, God seems silent (look to Psalms, Job and Jeremiah for more on being angry or hurt at God’s seeming absence or indifference but in those books we also read of God’s faithfulness and love). But God is WITH US IN IT. As Psalm 23 tells us, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” God the good shepherd is with us. God does not leave or forsake us. G od inv ites us be honest a b o u t o u r l i ve s , w i t h G o d , ourselves, and others. It is the door to being able to release our burdens and receive comfort. God has com-passion for us. That word means “suf fering with”. God comforts those who mourn. To understand how God sees us when we are grieving - the Scr iptu res tel l us G od collects our tears in a bottle and ultimately will wipe away every

tear and there will be no more death, sorrow or pain (Ps. 56:89 & Rev. 21:4). God knows how costly tears are to us and what an honest expression of the heart they are. G o d c om e s a lon g side u s and invites us to do the same, to be people of compassion and k i nd ne ss, b e a r i ng w it h one another and with one another’s burden. Christians believe that G od sent his Son to die and rise again to redeem our sin, brokenness, pain and suffering. His suffering gives meaning to all of ours. God brings healing as we face our own grief, bring it to God, and extend compassion to a friend or stranger in need. As we come alongside others who are hurting, we find our own loads lighten, our perspective expand, and we are better able to handle the challenges before us. Love is like that, the more we give away, the more we get back in return. Rev. Dr. Heather P. Wright serves at Stanwich Church as Pastor of Care and Connection.

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. 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. Harvest Festival: Oct. 23, 4:30pm. 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. Thanksgiving Food Drive: begins next Oct. 23 through Nov. 14: non-perishable food donations for Thanksgiving baskets - leave items at the front or rear entrances of the church each weekend, Suggested items: $20 Store gift cards (Stop & Shop or Shoprite), John Innominato: 914-565-1637. St. Catherine of Siena & St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 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, 8:30am4pm, 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 drop-off 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. 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: Mon-Fri, 12:05pm. Confessions: Sat, 2:45-3:45pm (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: 9:30am8pm; Confession: 9:30-11am & 6:30-8pm. Sat: 9am & 5pm (Vigil Mass); Confession: 4:15-4:45pm. Coat Drive: through Nov. 9, contact M a r y

Rolla at maryrolla@me.com or 203-6442215 or Diane Clehane at dclehane@ aol.com or 845-430-3572 with questions. 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. 25, 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 teleconference: 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 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org Weekly Sunday Worship services in-person at 10am or online anytime; pre-registration 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. The Great Lawn Sale: Oct. 28-30 – Thu & Fri, 9am-2pm & Sat, 9am-12pm. CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org Worship: In-Person & Virtual: Sundays, 10am. Livestreaming 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/family.

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. 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. Centering Prayer Retreat: Finding Peace Within: Oct. 23, 9:30am, in the Chapel, ecfitts@gmail.com. Young Adult Gatherings Fall: Oct. 24: Attend Choral Evensong, 5pm, then head over to the Cos Cobber for some food and drinks. Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 7:30-9pm, Rectory. Seeking Everyday Faith with Thomas Merton – Author Sophfronia Scott: Oct. 31. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org Sunday Worship: Spoken Eucharist, 8am, Church; Holy Eucharist with music, 10am, Church and Livestream; Family Eucharist, 10am, Parish Hall. (sign up for in-person service: signupgenius.com/ go/4090e4aadac2ea3ff2 -sunday1). Coffee and Morning Prayers Podcast: Mon-Fri. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org

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.

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

In-person Outdoor Service: Sun, 11am. Online Worship Services available on Youtube.

Sunday Service: 7pm, via Zoom. Virtual Children’s Lyceum (ages 5-14): 3rd Sunday of the month, 1010:40am. Healing Service: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-7:30pm. (Email Albertsonpcc@gmail.com for registration and Zoom Links).

JEWISH Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org Services available via Zoom. PJ Library Zoom Storytime: Mon-Thurs, 3pm & Fri, 2pm. Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org All services, programs and celebrations are available online via Zoom. Essential Jewish Conversation Class – Abortion: Oct. 25, 7:30pm, on Zoom. Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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).

Worship Services: Sundays, 9 & 10:45am (livestreamed). *Worship & Missions Celebration: Oct. 23, 6pm. *Gospel-Centered Parenting: Oct. 29 (2 Sessions), 7pm. Outdoor Music Night @ Winfield Street Coffee (Stamford): Oct. 31, 5pm.

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.

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

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

Worship: Sundays: Rite 1, 8am (in-person 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. Yoga on the Meadow: Fridays, 10am. Ongoing: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive: Every Thu, 1011:30am, in the parking lot (volunteers needed). ‘Socktober’: collecting socks for men, women, and children at INSPIRICA and Pacific House in Stamford - drop off in the green and red bin outside the church or have sent to the church via mail, Deacon Liz - liz.skaleski@stpaulsriverside.org, Ann Post - ann.post@stpaulsriverside.org.

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

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.

Crafts, 3-4pm; Bible Stories & Catechesis, 4-5pm; Community Dinner, 5:30pm (all are welcome); Bible Study on Romans (adults), 6:30pm.

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 &

Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Events marked by an * require registration at: stanwichchurch.org/events

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, 7:30-8:45pm. 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, 10:15-11am. The Prayer Room: 2nd Thu of each month, 8-8:30pm, via Zoom. Trunk or Treat: Oct. 31, 11:30am. 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.

Page B7 | Greenwich Sentinel

OBITUARIES Barbara Kobrock Barbara Ann Kobrock, 83, a longitme resident of Old Greenwich passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 14. Barbara was born in New Rochelle, New York on March 16, 1938, daughter of the late William and Rita Marie Burke Scott. Barbara is survived by her daughters Cheryl Kobrock of Old Greenwich, and Brenda Kobrock of Melbourne, FL. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Courtney Scarpelli of Hollywood, CA, and Philip Tavella of Norwalk. Besides her parents Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband Karl E. Kobrock. There will be no calling hours, and a private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of f lowers donations can be made in Barbara Ann Kobrock's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Joseph Rysinski

Joseph Robert Rysinski, age 98, of Southport, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 7. Bob was born on Jan. 10, 1923, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late John and Hilda Reynolds Rysinski. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Muriel Considine Rysinski, and a grandson Scott Rysinski. He is survived by his daughter Jane, wife of the late Ralph Dereshinsky of Bolivia, NC, his sons John (Sue) Rysinski of West Union, SC, Bob (Janice) Rysinski of Chesterfield, VA, Ray Rysinski of Southport, NC. Bob graduated from Greenwich High School, Greenwich, in 1940. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WW II on the USS Fanning in the South Pacific. After the war, Bob worked as an engineer for the Cos Cob Power plant in Connecticut for 35 years. After retirement, Bob and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Ireland. He was an avid softball player, and was loved and admired by all for his generosity and willingness to help others. Bob and Muriel lived in CT for most of their lives and moved to Southport, NC in 2006 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Grandpa will be missed by his eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In lieu of f lowers, the family requests donations be made to SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia, NC 28422, and/or Meals on Wheels, The Southport Center, 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport, NC 28461. A memorial service for Mr. Rysinski will be held in Connecticut at a later date.

Theresa Sansonetti

Theresa (Terri) Elizabeth Sansonetti, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 6. A native and longtime resident of Greenwich, Mrs. Sansonetti married Douglas F. Watson in 1955. She raised their 5 children in addition to being involved in the daily operation of her husband's successful Physical Therapy practice in Greenwich. Terri relocated to Boca Raton, Fla. in 1978 where she acquired her real estate license and practiced interior design. In 1985 Terri married John R. Sansonetti. She enjoyed a variety of interests from riding her bicycle, bowling in a league and antiquing. Terri was a talented artist across an array of mediums from painting, watercolors, pen & ink, and drawing. She was very involved with the church and served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton, Fla. and Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, Fla. Amongst all of her interests, Terri treasured family time over anything else. Her youthful spirit shined through her beautiful smile each and every day and anyone who met her knew that she was full of life, laughter and love. Mrs. Sansonetti is survived by her brother Benjamin Futie of Greenwich, Conn., son Douglas

Watson of Lighthouse Point, Fla., daughters Maria Payton of Dover, Fla., and Melissa Watson of Lake Worth, Fla. In addition, Mrs. Sansonetti is survived by her son in law Thomas Strazza of Cedar Creek, Texas, 9 grandchildren Frank, Thomas, Michelle, Joseph, Christina, Kristen, Rebekah, Cory and Nathaniel, and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Samuel and Vera Futie, husband John Sansonetti, son John Watson, and daughter Susan Strazza. The memorial service viewing was held at Haught Funeral Home, Plant City, Fla. on Oct. 18. A funeral mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Boca Raton, Fla. on Oct. 19. The burial followed the funeral mass at the Boca Raton Cemetery & Mausoleum in Boca Raton, Fla.

her husband Paul; as well as their children. She was predeceased by her son, William Malin "Billy" Prentice, who passed away on June 7. A Celebration of Life for Lea and Billy was held on Sunday, Oct. 17 in Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to one of the following: the May Institute for Adult Services towards a Memorial Garden in Memory of William Malin Prentice; The Lurie Center of Lexington, MA (attn: Julie O'Brien) toward their Family Support program; Town of Dennis Police or Fire Rescue; or the Seven Hills Group Home of Marstons Mills.

Barbara Gorman

Edmund Noonan

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 Rowayton 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 memorial mass for John was 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)

John Tangeman John T. Tangeman died surrounded by family on Oct. 2 in Greenwich. He was 84. Born in Lima, Ohio, to Robert Stone and Francis Moser Tangeman, John graduated from Western Reserve Academy; Harvard College (BA); the University of Missouri at Kansas City (MPA); and the JFK Harvard School of Government (intensive MPA summer program). John dedicated himself for over 33 years to redeveloping and improving Kansas City, MO, retiring as Director of Planning for the D ep a r t ment of Hou si ng a nd Com mu n it y Development. John joined Kansas City's Model Cities Program in 1968, where he served as Assistant Director. He then moved to the City Manager's office in 1975, where he oversaw the Block Grant programs. Later in his career, John helped lead construction of the Bruce R. Watkins Drive, the18th and Vine Housing and Commercial Development, the Westside Business Park, as well as the Citadel and Renaissance Place subdivisions. John also served on the Vestry at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and led efforts to build both Founders Hall at the Cathedral and Bishop Spencer Place in Westport. He served for years as president of the Mental Health Foundation of the Heartland and also volunteered with the City-wide Childcare Network. He was a founding board member of the Community Housing Network. John served for over 30 years on the board of the Irwin Sweeney Miller Foundation of Columbus, IN. John was an avid music fan with a deep love of blues, jazz, classical and other genres. Portions of his record and periodical collection have been donated to the Marr Sound Archives at UMKC, where a fund is being established in his honor. John was well known for his intellectual curiosity, and was a weekly borrower of books from the local public library. Proudly free-spirited, John loved sharing his passions for civics, music, literature, art, film, and standard poodles. Surviving immediate family members include his wife, Carolyn Stockwell Tangeman; daughter, Anne Tangeman; son, Jeffrey Stockwell; and sonin-law, Carlos Rodriguez-Perez. A memorial and jazz reception will be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th Street. Donations may be made to the Tangeman Fund at go.umkc.edu/MARR.

Lea Prentice Lea Sandra (Greller) Prentice, 73, passed away on Friday, Oct. 1 at Cape Cod Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Stephen M. Prentice, with whom she shared many loving years of marriage. Born in Bridgeport on Jan. 9, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude Greller. Lea devoted her career to raising and caring for her family. In her spare time, Lea enjoyed cooking, taking care of plants and arts and crafts. Lea is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Stephen M. Prentice of Hyannis; her sister, Laurie Roloff and husband William of Greenwich; nieces and nephews, Al Roloff, Chris Roloff and his wife Galia, and Debbie Allen and

Ed mu nd R a ndolph Noona n, long-t i me Greenwich resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the age of 84 following a oneyear battle with pancreatic cancer. Randy, as he was known by all, was born in Mexico City on Sept. 12, 1937 to American parents Alice Frances Jennings and Edmund Burke Noonan. At the age of 12, his family moved to Los Angeles, California, yet he continued to embrace his roots in Mexico and passion for the Spanish language throughout his life. Randy attended high school at the Harvard School for Boys (now Harvard-Westlake School), graduating in 1955. He then studied at UCLA where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. After two years of what Randy himself declared as "having too much fun," he transferred to Woodbury University in Burbank, earning a B.A. in Accounting in 1959, marking the beginning of his successful career in the field of public accounting. His credentials included Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the California Society and New York State Society of CPAs. Upon graduating from college, Randy worked for small and mid-sized accounting companies in the Los Angeles area. He joined Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (now KPMG) in 1963 where he remained for 35 years until his retirement in 1998. Randy became Partner in 1970, taking him to the firm's headquarters in New York City for a "twoto-three-year stint." Well, he never went back West after loving all the East Coast had to offer. His most gratifying experience with KPMG was as Senior Partner for Latin America. His role involved the complete design and implementation of professional practice policies, training and quality control for the multiple country partnership from Mexico to Argentina. He later supervised and advised on the restructuring of the Latin American firm into individual country practices. He appreciated the opportunity to travel extensively and to once again communicate in the native language he learned as a young boy. Among his many other outstanding accomplishments, Randy served as the Audit Engagement Partner for General Electric Company, one of the firm's biggest clients at the time. Prior to retirement, he functioned in an advisory capacity in KPMG's Department of Professional Practice, with his final position as Chair of the Auditing Standards Board. Randy was predeceased by his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of 55 years, Susan Hanson, in 2014. Randy and Sue married in 1959 and started to raise a family while living in Santa Monica. In 1970, they moved to Greenwich to a house in the Milbrook community where Randy lived for 51 years. He was proud of his "home on the water," filled with a half century of happy memories. Randy was an active member of the Milbrook Club, serving as its dedicated President from 2008-2010. He enjoyed golf, tennis, paddle tennis, and an occasional dip in the pool, and, most notably, the great camaraderie he shared with his many friends. During his retirement years, Randy delightfully participated in advanced Spanish language classes and Spanish book clubs. He was fluent by all means; spoken with ease and beauty but modestly never acknowledged it. Randy is survived by his four children: Kathleen Liebson, Tamara Collins (son-in-law David), Laura Ford (son-in-law Christopher), and Edmund R. Noonan Jr. He leaves behind his eight grandchildren who affectionately referred to him as "Papa Randy": Samantha Fulling and Joseph Liebson, Brooke Collins, Mikayla and Leo Ford, and Edmund R. III, Ulla and Brigid Noonan. He also has three great grandchildren: Jayden, John and Kaiya. Randy was predeceased by his brother James Edmund Noonan in 2005. Devoted, generous, witty, charming and fun, Randy was an exceptional man who will be deeply missed by all. Randy is most certainly dancing with Sue to his favorite Mariachi music in the sky. The family will host a private Celebration of Life at a future date.

Barbara Jane Gorman, aged 72 of Durham, formerly of Hamden, passed away Friday, Sept. 17 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She spent her last days at home with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born in Greenwich on Oct. 7, 1948 to the late Doris and William Horton. Barbara was the wife of Charles Gorman. B a rb a r a i s s u r v i ve d by h e r c h i l d r e n Christopher, Rebecca and Allison Covino and her granddaughter Samantha Gorman as well as her husband Charles. Barbara was preceded by the passing by her brother Brian. She is survived by her brothers Tom, Richard, Robert, her daughter in-law Jacquelyn and her son in-law Tony. Also surviving her are nieces and nephews too numerous to list. Barbara attended Greenwich High School graduating with the class of 1966. This was where she met her husband Charles. She went on to attend The University of Bridgeport earning her AS in Nursing. After graduating she worked at Greenwich Hospital for more than 35 years. During this time she touched many lives and would often be thanked by former patients for her kind and compassionate care while walking on Greenwich Avenue. Despite her hectic schedule, she loved to work in her garden and worked to make the family home a showplace in Hamden. Her neighbors and passersby could not help but comment on the beauty she brought to the neighborhood. Barbara also found time to volunteer with the Ridge Hill PTA and ran a Cub Scout Troop for her son. Family and friends will fondly remember her loving gifts of cookies and baked goods at Christmas time. The family wishes to thank all those who helped care for Barbara in her final years. Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 21 in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside.

Obituaries in the Greenwich Sentinel are free of charge courtesy of the Greenwich Sentinel Foundation. To submit an obituary please email Caroll@ GreenwichSentinel.com. UPCOMING CHRIST CHURCH GREENWICH MEMORIAL SERVICES William H. Saltsman June 7, 1926 - July 20, 2021 Graveside service (Memorial Garden) Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 2 pm Barbara Ann Reed Nov 15, 1929 - Feb 16, 2020 Graveside service (Memorial Garden) Sun, Dec 5, 2021, 11 am

Please send your upcoming memorial services to Editor@ GreenwichSentinel.com if you would like them published here.

Page B8 | Greenwich Sentinel

Sudoku

Each row, column, nonet can contain each number only once. Answers below.

Hard

Very Hard

Easy

Hard

Very Hard

Easy

Hard

Very Hard

Hard

Easy

Very Hard

Puzzles for the Weekend: Have Fun!

Page B9 | Greenwich Sentinel

Download the Greenwich Sentinel APP today for a chance to win local gift cards and prizes. Search Greenwich Sentinel in the APP store. The next prize is a gift card to Smart Kids for $100.

Page B10 | Greenwich Sentinel

ON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

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

Wildly Successful: The Bobcat

By Jim Knox I’ll always remember the first night my parents gave me the car keys. I had received my license and I was f inally permitted to drive my family a nd f r ie nd s . To c elebrate , we went out to Friendly’s for some ice cream. Yet, one thing made that nig ht especially memorable. On the way home, a tawny creature streaked across my high beams with blurring speed. The animal covered Whippoorwill Road in just two bounds. If it weren’t for the fact it paused at the hedgerow on the shoulder, or that my brother and our friend screamed out with excitement, I might have doubted my eyes. There, paused for a fraction of a second, was a ghost of an animal—often rumored, yet rarely seen. Lynx rufus, or the Bobcat, is an American original. From the Mojave Desert to the Rocky Mountains and from Maine’s north woods to the Florida E ve r g l a d e s , t h i s c o m p a c t pre dator t h r ives. Spor t i ng versatile camouflage, shielding them from the eyes of predator and prey alike, bobcats are masters of stealth and ambush. Marked with a cream-colored belly, brown-gray f lanks and back, the bobcat is flecked with cryptic black spots and bars overlaid with a reddish tinge. This reddish cast is what gives the bobcat the common name of Bay lynx, distinguishing it from its silvery-furred cousin, the Ca nada ly n x of the fa r northern United States, Canada, and Alaska. Both cats possess a short, 4–7-inch bobbed tail and tufted ears. With an average height of two feet, an average length of three feet and weight ranging from 12 to 40 pounds, these small to mid-sized cats command a larger-thanlife reputation. In fact, the bobcat’s ferocity and tenacity are legendary. A frontiersman who could “lick his weight in wildcats” could be held in no higher esteem by his rugged peers. Possessing a rare blend of adaptability, speed and disproportionate power, the bobcat is equally capable

"These solitary predators also shift their hunting from crepuscular (dawn and dusk periods) to nocturnal, or even diurnal periods to capitalize on prey abundance, avoid competition, or remain hidden from their human neighbors."

of d i n i ng on g rasshopp ers or ta k ing dow n f u ll-g row n deer. We must look no further for the secret of the bobcat’s success than its adaptability. As a generalist, equally at home hunting rabbits on the ground, squirrels in trees, or frogs in streams, bobcats carve out a living by shifting gears when the prey is scarce. This accounts for the bobcat’s ecological role as a creature of both untouched wilderness and suburbia. It is the bobcat’s tenacity a n d s h e e r to u g h n e s s t h at deserve a second look. Unlike its larger cousin, the Amur tiger which targets smaller prey when the hunting gets lean, the bobcat takes the opposite tact, focusing on the largest prey—

such as Whitetail deer—during the leanest times. And it is during those lean times when the bobcat proves its mettle. While its close kin the Canada lynx can endure a deadly 55 degrees below zero, the bobcat can match that lethal mercury plummet and raise the bar, and the mercury, to withstand 125 degrees Fahrenheit as a resident predator in aptly named Death Valley National monument. Fully capable of a 180-degree temperature range—that's one tough cat! It is not just the bobcat’s physical traits that mark it as a predator with few rivals. It is the behavioral bobcat that gains the advantage over competitors and prey alike. Placing its rear

paw pads deftly within its front paw pads when stalking, the bobcat can approach prey with phantom-like stealth. These solitary predators also shift their hunting from crepuscular (dawn and dusk periods) to nocturnal, or even diurnal periods to capitalize on prey abundance, avoid competition, or remain hidden from their human neighbors. With so many Connecticut residents embracing nature, we could ask for no better wild neighbor than the Bay lynx. This wild neighbor regulates small mammal populations-mitigating the spread of tickborne diseases. Yet few of us know of its existence among the mosaic of woods, streams,

golf courses and reservoirs around us. Found in every town in Fairfield County, the bobcat flies under our collective radar, often mistaken as a housecat, fox, or small dog. With a natural aversion to hu ma n s, yet a demonstrated ability to thrive in our midst—without us being the wiser—the bobcat has the best of both worlds. Their hallmark adaptability has served bobcats well. While other predators diminish due to human expansion and ha bitat conversion, bobcat populations have remained remarkably stable in the U.S. and on the ex tremes of its range in northern Mexico and S out h e r n C a n a d a , d e s p ite hunting and trapping practices

for this furbearer throughout North America. In the bobcat we have a species and symbol of New England’s wild heritage residing w it h i n ou r ow n z ip codes. Imbuing our backyards with a hint of true wilderness, this speckled carnivore reminds us that it is possible to strike a balance between a wild that was once feared and can now be revered. Jim Knox s e r ves a s the Cu rat o r o f E d u c at i o n f o r Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and as a Science Advisor for The Bruce Museum. Jim enjoys sharing his passion for wildlife conservation with audiences throughout Connecticut and beyond.