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Your Briefing: The Local News You Need to Know GREENWICH POLICEMAN’S BALL The Greenwich Police Department will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with their Policeman’s Ball on Saturday, October 16 at the Riverside Yacht Club. The event will include an Honor Guard Procession, bagpipes, awards, silent and live auctions, and live music. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund. To reserve tickets (starting at $500 each), or to become a sponsor, visit www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/policemans-ball COVID-19 UPDATE Greenwich Hospital currently has five COVID positive patients,.

RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY The Town of Greenwich will once again be conducting their biannual resident satisfaction survey. The survey asks residents to rate their satisfaction with key services provided by the town, including government services such as police and fire and parks and recreation. The feedback will be a valuable resource to improve customer service and resident satisfaction. The survey became available on October 4 at www.greenwichct.gov FRONTAGE RD, DELAVAN AVE, RITCH AVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This past month, the Frontage Road, Delavan Avenue, and Ritch Avenue Improvement Project began. The Town of Greenwich hopes that this project will help to make the area more pedestrian safe, with the addition of a multi-use trail connecting Frontage Road to Byram Park. The current four foot wide sidewalks will be expanded to five feet, with portions of the three street sidewalks being widened to eight feet, and there will be improved pedestrian and traffic signals. One lane traffic will begin around the area during the third week of October, with construction projected to end in January 2022. The entire project is slated for completion by the Spring of 2022.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS

Photo by Will Kies, Executive Director Greenwich Land Trust, of a hummingbird moth getting nectar from swamp milkweed. The Greenwich Botanical Center held the Native Pollinator Plant Photographer Contest to

teach and involve the community about the benefits of native plants.

Kim Gregory, a member of the board of directors and volunteer at the Greenwich Botanical Center, says she started the photo contest to raise awareness of promoting native habitats and managing invasive species.

“Replacing invasive species with native plants is beneficial to our food production. It also addresses water shortage and food security while promoting healthy biodiversity,” said Gregory.

Invasive plants often outcompete native plants due to a lack of predators. However, because they are not native to the environment, they often require more resources to maintain and offer fewer benefits to local wildlife. Native plants require less fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides which creates a healthier environment for both families and wildlife. The plants are low maintenance and inexpensive in comparison because they thrive in their natural habitats. Their existence provides a vital habitat for pollinators such as: butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats, moths, and more.

The core of a food web starts with native plants. They are heavily beneficial to the ecosystem and environment. Insects around the area have evolved to digest these plants, not invasive species from the far off corners of the world. Restoring the groundwork of the ecosystem with native plants helps the environment and thus helps the local community thrive. SEE PAGE THREE FOR WINNING PHOTOS.

Absentee Ballots for the November 2 local elections will be available beginning October 1. Applications can be found on the Town of Greenwich Website, and can be returned to the Town Clerk’s office, the address of which is on the application. Ballot boxes will be available for both applications and ballots from September 15 through November 2 at 8:00 p.m. They are located at Town Hall and at the Public Safety Complex at 11 Bruce Place.

TOD’S POINT CAR FIRE This past Sunday, a vehicle caught on fire on the western side of Tod’s Point around 5:30 p.m. in the afternoon. The Greenwich Fire Department promptly put the fire out, and the fire was determined to be a result of mechanical failure. No one was hurt.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION DEBATES Candidate debates have officially been announced for the November 2 municipal elections. The Board of Selectmen candidate debates will take place on October 12 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. The Round Hill Association will have a Selectmen candidate debate on October 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in a hybrid presentation model in Town Hall and online. The LWV Board of Education will be hosting a candidate debate on October 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom, and will also be holding a Board of Estimation and Taxation candidate debate on October 27 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.

ABILIS WALK/RUN

Walk/Run for ABILIS

Abilis is hosting its 16th annual walk/run for Abilis on October 17 both at Greenwich Point Park and virtually.

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

Participants are encouraged to register at www.abilis.us/walkrun. Registration is free for walkers, $40 for adult 5k runners, and $20 for runners aged 11-17.

RABBI GELLER TO GIVE SERMON AND LEAD DISCUSSION Rabbi Laura Geller, the first female senior rabbi in America, and an expert in Jewish sacred aging, will be giving a sermon at Greenwich Reform Synagogue on October 8 at the synagogues 6:00 p.m. Shabbat services. Geller will also lead a similar discussion on October 10 at 10:00 a.m.

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By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Communication is what’s received, not what we intend. If we don’t take responsibility for how we deliver our message, it might as well be lost in the mail.

When communication goes awry, we often blame the recipient for not listening.

But this is as useless as blaming someone for not receiving a letter. If our tone of voice, body lang uage, or choice of words is offputting, it is up to us to try again in a different way.

If a person thinks that a message of criticism is c o m i n g , t h a t t h e r e ’s “a bomb in the mailbox,” she will run. When a person anticipates being told that he has messed up or neglected something, his normal human response is to escape or defend himself.

In moments of perceived threat, our brains default to fea r, ra rely assu m i ng

t he ot her p ers on’s go o d intentions.

Sydney and Adam l e a r n e d h ow to te l l e a c h other specifically what they wanted. They grew closer as they practiced new ways to communicate. “It would mean the world to me…..” became an introduction that made them both laugh and made it highly likely the other would comply.

“When you compliment me in front of your friends, I feel like your hero.” “You doing the laundry is the sexiest thing in the world.” They agree that tone matters, and that there is no such thing as an over-appreciated spouse (or colleague or employee).

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.

It’s time for the annual Walk/Run for Abilis event!

For the 16th annual year, Walk/run for Abilis will take place on October 17 at Greenwich Point Park.

Participants can walk or run in-person or participant virtually from any where in the world! Participants are encouraged to register in advance at abilis.us/ walkrun; registration is free for walkers and $40 for adult 5k runners and $20 for runners ages 11-17.

The annual Walk/Run for Abilis is an annual celebration for the Abilis community. Each fall, Abilis’ community members , families and friends gather for Walk/Run for Abilis, and the event is Abilis’ largest annual fundraiser and signature “friend-raising” special of the year. Many who take part in Walk/Run for Abilis do so because they are inspired by a friend or family member with special needs.

“We need Walk/Run for Abilis this year more than any other year,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “After being apart these last 18 months, having the opportunity to safely come together for Walk/Run for Abilis is so energizing!

Walk/Run for Abilis provides an opportunity for family, friends, and Abilis program participants to come together for a fun morning of physical fitness, the beauty of being outdoors at Greenwich Point Park (or anywhere!), and raise critical funds for new Abilis initiatives that support the special needs community.”

Every year the Walk/Run for Abilis has a Walk/ Run Ambassador. This year’s Walk/Run for Abilis Ambassador is Andre DeNunzio. Andre, age 22, who is part of the Norwalk LEAP transition program for young adults and is currently in the employee training program at Coffee for Good. Andre grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, and will be moving into one of the new Abilis residences in Darien when it opens this fall.

With Walk/Run for Abilis back in person this year, Abilis recognizes there may be some who want to participate virtually. All participants are

encouraged to wear their Walk/Run for Abilis t-shirts and team outfits and costumes and document their Walk/Run for Abilis photos and videos by posting on social media using the hashtag #WalkRunForAbilis.

As in year’s past, both in-person and virtual teams are encouraged to create team t-shirts and costumes to build excitement and camaraderie and to wear in the weeks leading up to October 17 or on their actual walk or run and prizes for most creative outfits will be awarded! Activities include a Bubble Bus for children, a fun warm-up by celebrity fitness expert Billy Blanks Jr., and the 5K run and beautiful walk around Greenwich Point Park.

Sponsors of Walk/Run for Abilis include Holland & Knight, DARCARS Automotive Group - Lexus of Greenwich, Infiniti of Greenwich and Lexus of Mt. Kisco, Alera Group, Connecticut Community Bank, Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media, Shepard Insurance Group, The First Bank of Greenwich, John Dwyer Builders & General Contractors, Mutual of America Financial Group, J&S Sweet Success, Connecticut Skin Institute, Greenwich Braces, The Halper Family and SEBASS Events.

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor of the Walk/Run for Abilis should contact Jennifer Flatow, Director of development, at f latow@abilis.us or (203)531-1880 x161.

Abilis is celebrating its 70th year in 2021 of being a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout their lives. Abilis is a leader serving the special needs community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in towns including Da r ien , Gr e enw ich , New Ca naa n , Nor w a l k , Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport, Weston and Wilton, and has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high quality care. For more information, visit www. abilis.us, or facebook.com/Abilisinc, twitter.com/ Abilis, or instagram.com/abilis_us

Please join us for the 125th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

The Greenwich Policeman's Ball

Saturday, October 16, 2021 Riverside Yacht Club Riverside, CT 6:00 pm VIP Cocktail Reception for Patron Ticket Guests 6:30 pm Cocktails and Silent Auction 7:00 pm Honor Guard Procession, Awards, Live Auction, Dinner, followed by Dancing

Tickets or donations: Scan the QR Code or go to www.gpdscholarshipfund.org Questions? Call Ali Cornelius 203.622.7884 Or sponsor an Officer to attend the Ball $250

Proceeds from this event will go to the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund, a non-profit 501(c)(3), granting financial college assistance to the children of active Police Officers

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Winners of Native Pollinator Plant Photo Contest

Bee-autiful Natives 1st Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center print enlargement) by Kirsten Reynolds.

Single Stemmed Natives 2nd Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center custom print enlargement PLUS Michaelangelo silver engraved frame) by Diane Morello.

People's Choice Winner (Lifetime Subscription to the Greenwich Sentinel) AND Butterful Natives 2nd Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center print enlargement PLUS Sam Bridge butterfly themed garden items) by Olga Mejia.

Professional Perspectives 1st Prize (Steven Fox Jewelers certificate) for this beautiful Hummingbird Moth by Will Kies, Executive Director Greenwich Land Trust.

Bee-autiful Natives 2nd Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center print enlargement) by Maria Ceci.

Meadow Natives 1st Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center print enlargement PLUS Dogwood Books & Gifts certificate and gardening tools with free coffee) by Karen Marache.

Butterful Natives 1st Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center print enlargement PLUS Sam Bridge butterfly themed garden items) by Bev Smith.

Not Pictured Are These Winners NATIVE CONTAINER Charlotte Matitia NATIVES GONE WILD Esther Beilenson Anne Tabacco Colette Rogers NATIVE HYDRANGEA Susan Wynne Tricia Caputo NATIVE MENTIONABLE Emma Barhydt

Single Stemmed Natives 3rd Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center custom print enlargement PLUS Michaelangelo silver engraved frame) by Tony Marzullo.

Single Stemmed Natives 1st Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center certificate custom print enlargement PLUS Michaelangelo silver engraved frame) by Gunnar Gregory.

Congratulations everyone and thank you for entering!

Butterful Natives 3rd Prize (Glenville Photo & Image Center print enlargement PLUS Sam Bridge butterfly themed garden items) by Barbara Lovely.

A Perspective on Our 125 Year Old Police Department

By Anne W. Semmes

In celebration of the 125 years of the Greenwich Police Department, its Chief Jim Heavey spoke recently before t he Ch r ist Chu rch Greenwich Forum audience. and in his discourse, one could see the thread running through of his pride of family, of place, and the value of teamwork in his department and its partnering with the Greenwich community.

Heavey would share the extraordinary gamut of police activity but include things personal like having been in that Christ Church Parish Hall as a boy scout for meetings of his Troop 25. He would refer to his mom in the audience and how fortunate he was to live in town and raise his family here in a “very good community, not perfect, and we keep striving to do things a little bit different.”

Being high profile Irish, he noted, “We have some great families of the Keegan's and the Kelly's and the Hansen's and the Lombardos that are multigenerational.” But he pointed especially to the fact t hat h is depa r tment has” lieutenants and sergeants and patrolmen whose dads or moms were police officers,” with help from the Greenwich Police Department S chola rsh ip F u nd. “ They earned that scholarship,” he noted, “so we're getting a good return on our investment.” “ We 'r e g o i n g t o b e having a 125th Greenwich Policeman's Ball on October 16,” he added, “to raise funds for the Scholarship Fund and I thought it was a neat thing to advertise the fact.”

Heavey takes pride in how his department responded to the Covid crisis. “All the Greenwich Police officers are medical first responders. We responded to about 6,200 ambulance calls last year with GEMS, and that training really gives us a little bit of an edge over other agencies that aren't first responders medically.” Yes, a few officers did contract Covid, but “none of that exposure was from work because we had good training.”

One of his efforts to do things differently - removing the standing police officers on Greenwich Avenue, had

Chief Heavey pointed especially to the fact that his department has "lieutenants and sergeants and patrolmen whose dads or moms were police officers,” with help from the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund. “They earned that scholarship,” he noted, “so we're getting a good return on our investment.”

Now, the Greenwich Policeman's Ball celebrating 125 Years will be held on Oct. 16 to raise money for the Scholarship Fund, something Heavey is hoping will do well ... so it can do good.

GPD Honor Guard at the parade celebrating first responders held this past September.

not quite gotten his mom’s approval, he confessed before her. “So, I'm here to tell you in church - God's truth - that there are more police officers on Greenwich Avenue now than there were when they used to stand in a big white circle and direct traf f ic…

We've put officers on regular bikes, on electric bikes.

We've put a couple of officers in plainclothes to partner with the store owners and the managers to do crime prevention and it has been really effective.”

Perhaps most bizarre was his sharing that of the 40,000 calls to the police last year, 130 related to stolen cars.

“All 130 were unlocked and all 130 had the keys or the fob in it. So, when we talk about partnerships in the community, if we had just taken those keys inside, we'd

have zero cars stolen.” As of this year he reported 60 cars stolen, “which is better, but in one night last week we had four cars stolen, and again all cars were unlocked and had the keys in them.” Perhaps the former boy scout Heavey noted, more people should “Be Prepared.”

Perhaps it was the advent of the railroad in the 1890’s that would lead to these stolen cars. Heavey had ref lected back across his department’s 125-year history when “all the bad guys started coming up to break into the stores and stuff,” he remarked. “Even today, about 67 percent of the bad guys who we arrest here are commuters. We don't have too many people committing crimes who actually live in town.”

But the most serious crime reported last year to Heavey’s

department was domestic violence “We had about 240 police related calls relating to domestic violence. We do have other serious crime but that's the one that's probably a nemesis for us to try to address.”

Heavey points to the i mp or t a nc e of h av i n g a n engaged community in helping to prevent domestic v i o l e n c e . “ T h i s ye a r t h e YWCA was a super partner w it h us i n re sp ond i ng to domestic violence services.

They received 7000 calls to their hotline.”

Surely a help is his depa r t ment ’s cr isis intervention program, “where the of f icers spend a week and a half, learning about how to engage people who are in crisis,” Heavey noted. “You talk a lot about people wanting to do policing

i n a d i f fer ent way, we'r e 24/7.” Another aid Heavey introduced a few years ago: “I got every single officer a cell phone, and they were able to say hey, if you want to follow up with this incident, here's my cell phone… I'm going to b e of f on Tuesday a nd Wednesday, but you can call me back.”

Heavey lauded the community effort, Greenwich Together, “which is a coalition of about 40 agencies including the police department, to try to address underage drinking and drug use.” He cited the legalizing of marijuana as “sending a bad message to our young people that well, if it's legal it mustn't be that bad.

So, we're trying to at least get an understanding that they know that their brains aren't fully developed till they're 25, and that these are definitely

things that are going to cause a challenge going forward.”

Underage drinking “ b eh i nd clo s e d do ors” i s another challenge. “So, we're trying to advise the parents that if you provide alcohol to minors, you have a lot to lose.” The need he sees is for young teenagers “to find safe places to have social contact without alcohol. And what we f ind is that vaping and smok ing, and alcohol use happens as early as seventh or eighth grade. So, you need to be aware of that and really talk to them about it. You don't wait till they get to the high school - you have to talk to them about it much sooner to make a difference.”

Heavey sees the diversity of his 153 off icers as a streng th “to getting the job done,” With 70 percent having college degrees, and 22 percent being militar y vetera n s , a nd 1 2 p er cent females, he was also pleased and surprised to overhear one of his officers on the phone speak ing Polish. “He was translating for somebody who had an issue trying to assist their family.”

Summing up he reached out with an idea to the a t t e n d e e s . “ I f yo u k n ow someone of high moral character, who has at least an associate degree [preferably a bachelor’s degree] or service in the militar y, challenge that person, and say hey, Greenwich Police are giving a test in November. They're a great place to work, in a great town to work for. Sometimes they just need a little nudge when somebody thinks they would be a good leader, a good police officer.”

But what is unfortunately lacking in this town he said is “for more workforce housing in town. “Only about a dozen of us officers live in town,” he noted. “When I first became police off icer about threequarters of us lived in town.

Most of our officers live about a n hou r away f r om tow n unfortunately, so that's one of our challenges. But I know that there's probably some great candidates who either live in town or that you know, and I highly encourage you for them to reach out and apply for an officer position.”

COLUMN

By Icy Frantz Many years ago, while I lay in a hospital on bedrest awaiting the arrival of our twins, I decided to run the New York Marathon.

“Next year, “ I told friends, “I’m going to get out of bed and run a marathon.” And so, I did. I had no real desire to do well; In fact, I established some pretty clear race day goals early on in my training.

I wanted to enjoy it, and finish the 26.2 miles physically and emotionally sound.

And although I have been accused of being a little competitive, I did not care how long it would take me. I did not care if I broke four hours, and I did not care about how far back in the pack I would finish. For me it was not a contest to win, but an experience to enjoy.

Today, my parenting goals for our four children are quite similar to those long-ago marathon goals, but that wasn’t always the case.

When our boys were born - literally one, pause, after

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another, after another; some call it Irish twins, or in our case, triplets - I remember being in awe of their sheer existence. I mean, one moment these little humans didn’t exist…and then they did. Incredible. We stared and smiled at them when they slept and stared and smiled at them as they stretched their tiny fingers and toes. We just loved being with them; to us, they were absolute perfection.

Then the boys started to grow and hit milestones, and quickly our focus shifted away from a pure love for our boys’ existence, and towards accomplishments that were being noted in the pediatrician’s office.

They smiled, responded to our voice, held their head up, sat up, and crawled. Check.

Check. Check. These were the external expectations they were expected to meet.

And as they continued to grow, we watched and cheered as they flaunted their latest tricks and talents. At nine months our first born was walking, and as a toddler, he scored his first goal on a pre- pre- pre-travel soccer team. The next two boys showed early signs of natural musical aptitude.

As their interests developed, we supported them with opportunities to

It is only natural to have high expectations and hopes for our children; we all want them to be successful. But it is important that we never lose sight of those feelings we experienced at their birth - a wonder and love of being. one. And although painful at times, we learned to embrace his wondrous existence and let go of expectations. Our fourth son reminded us to slow down and be present, and to enjoy our children as they are. Today.

It is only natural to have high expectations and hopes for our children; we all want them to be successful. But it is important that we never lose sight of those feelings we experienced at their birth - a wonder and love of being.

Our children do better and feel better when they are basked in our love and valued not for their achievements, but just for who they are. Sometimes the messages we give them - although unintentional – emphasize those achievements.

Sometimes the messages the world gives them are the same.

A shift in the way we communicate with our children can make a difference;

improve - lessons and clinics and practices and training which wasn’t a bad thing, but along with the investment came a new thought pattern in my head.

Maybe our eldest will play soccer in college.

Maybe the younger ones will play at Carnegie Hall.

And slowly, I inadvertently moved away from simply relishing our children in the present and began to devote my time and energy to their successful future; a somewhat grandiose future.

Of course, I never really voiced these thoughts, but my high expectations, even silent, were almost certainly conveyed.

And then we gave birth to a child with disabilities.

His health issues prevented him from hitting the same milestones. It was hard to think about his future; we didn’t know if he would even have

questions like, “Did you have fun? What did you like about it? What did you learn that interests you?” are heard very differently from, “How did you play? How did you do? Did you win?” A shift in the way we spend time with our children can also be impactful. Do we always find ourselves in the car taking them to and from activities? Or do we sit with them leisurely at breakfast or lie down beside them at the end of the day, no agenda?

Like a marathon, life is long, and sometimes stressful and hard, but the things that have stuck with me the most about my day in New York are the supportive crowds that lined the streets, the music, and the camaraderie with the other runners. In the end, I reached my race day goals. I may not have been as fast as the elite runners, but I completed the course, happy and uninjured.

I am now 25 years into this magical job of parenting (okay, not always magical, but pretty darn special). Our eldest did not play college soccer, and the other two never made it to Carnegie Hall. They did other things- pursued other interests and along with our daughter, have had their successes and failures, and I imagine they will continue to do so. But there is nothing I love more than spending time with each of them; not doing, just being. I have let go of my high expectations; they have their own.

But I do have hopes for our children. I hope they enjoy this experience called life - maybe not every step or mile but most of them- and that when they cross the finish line, they are physically and emotionally sound. If so, I call that a win.

Icy Frantz is Author The Icing on the Cake at Icyfrantz.net.

Trail Blazing Women, Landmarked Houses, and a Tribute

By Anne W. Semmes Nearly 100 members and guests of the Greenwich Historical Society gathered at the Belle H ave n C lu b l a s t T hu r s d ay week to celebrate the late David Ogilvy’s lifetime commitment to advancing historic preservation in Greenwich with the Society’s f irst annual David F. Ogilv y P reser vation Awa rd. A long with A nnual Meeting notes, the evening also featured four new recipients of its Landmarks Recognition Program now in its 34th year - having now presented over 300 plaques honoring town structures and sites.

David Ogilvy, while heading up his David Ogilvy & Associates real estate firm for over 40 years, had long sponsored the Society’s annual A ntiquaries Holiday House tours and its Greenwich Landmarks program, He was remembered movingly in a film by friend and Society board member Robert Getz, Society executive director Debra Mecky, and Elise Hillman Green. Green’s family home, “Stoneybrooke,” became the first permanently protected historic property outside of an historic district, thanks to an Ogilvy headed initiative.

“To receive a David Ogilvy award,” Getz began, “one has to selflessly work for the betterment of our town, not just through preser vation, but also for betterment of our community.”

“David lived in Greenwich from the time he was five,” said Mecky. “He chose to make his living here - he raised his family.

He was rooted in the special character at the town that had evolved over three centuries, and he wanted to make that history known to others. He chose to give back.” “He grew up in a humble but very historic home in Old Greenwich,” noted Green. “He so adored his mother Melinda Ogilvy, and I love the fact that he sentimentally kept her home after she passed. David's love for Greenwich coursed through his veins.”

“David inspired a lot of people and there's a lot of good work going on in this town right now to protect and preserve what we have here in Greenwich which is a really special community,” ended Getz, who then presented the David F. Ogilvy Preservation Award to David’s widow Anne Ogilvy, who also serves on the board of the Historical Society.

Landmark 2021 Greenwich Landmarks Fo l l ow i n g o n we r e fo u r more f ilms featuring the four new Landmarks Recognition recipients with the underlying theme this year of the trailblazing women associated with each of the four structures chosen.

The theme hearkens back to the Society having honored the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with an exhibition in 2020.

“David [Ogilvy] inspired a lot of people and there's a lot of good work going on in this town right now to protect and preserve what we have here in Greenwich which is a really special community.” Robert Getz.

Introducing the f ilms was Robin Kencel, chairman of the Landmarks Recognition Program.

“It ’s a n honor to re cog n i z e enterprising women and the structures that often helped them succeed,” she said. She cited the four properties as representing “ ve r y d i f f e r e n t s t y l e s a n d periods, which are reflective of Greenwich’s rich historic past and dynamic architectural landscape.”

Ma r y Tyl e r Mo o r e’s “Harkaway,” 1912 Up first was the late Mary Tyler Moore’s home, “Harkaway” she shared w ith husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine. Moore’s performances on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and the Dick Van Dyke Show reportedly, “helped to define a new vision of American womanhood.” The Moore/Levine fieldstone manor received its foxhunting call name “Harkaway” from an earlier owner. It has classic interiors with “a fabulous winding staircase,” and along the way “a partition of glass shelves holds Emmys, mixed with other indications of lifetime achievements, dedication, and generosity.”

Dr. L ev ine, u na ble to be present, shared in his remarks of his and Moore’s restoration efforts: “In need of more than a simple refresh when acquired, in fact, we did a nearly complete teardown and rebuild. With the help of lead architect Steven Wang of Steven Wang and Associates we took great care to preserve the historic feel…Mary's vision for the interior focused on creating comfortable balanced spaces, bathed in natural light. More simply, it's fair to say that Harkaway in its restoration update is a true reflection of Mary, classic, beautiful, filled with light.”

L-R Greenwich Landmarks Committee Chair Robin Kencel, Chris Franco, Greenwich Point Conservancy chair, Leslie Cooper of the YWCA, and architect Chuck Hilton. Photo by Elaine Ubina. thanks in her remarks to the Historical Society’s research on the house. “Your work helped us come to know the original owner and understand the original flow of the rooms.” That understanding includes she shared, “When we bought the house, t here were ca bi nets w it h i n cabinets in the living room and the dining room, and they each had 26 one-to-t wo inch tall drawers labeled from A to Z…That Ada Huntzinger family fortune came from sheet music. But we always surmised that the original owner of the house was a music lover.”

to simulate wood shingles was designed by New Canaan architect Victor Frederick Christ-Janer.

There to accept the YWCA’s L a nd ma rk de sig nat ion was Leslie Cooper whose mother Toni Wyman had served as YW board chair when the YW had outgrown its space on Milbank Avenue. And so, she told, “18 families joined together and raised $1.5 million to purchase the 6.6 acres at 259 East Putnam Avenue and erect the building.

Once built, people were stunned by the modern architecture, and I think that may be being polite!

Its contemporary design did serve two dual purposes. In 1970 with the women's movement in full swing, it made a bold statement about moving forward. And it was the most financially efficient way to address the Y's expanding needs.”

the much beloved Innis Arden Cottage on Greenwich Point.

The impassioned witness was voiced in its filmed history by noted architect Greg Tankersley who served on the Landmarks Jury. “Innis Arden Cottage stands serenely as an iconic example of that type of distinct architectural romance, artfully orchestrating materials American craftsmen found so readily available in the fertile land. The building lazes sedately on the sandbank of the Long Island coastline. No blustery ego is at play here - the Cottage is a silent witness. Casting it's ever staring diamond pane gaze to the watery horizon.”

Chris Franco, board chair of the Greenwich Point Conservancy that restored the Cottage, was there to accept its now Landmark status. He brought the intriguing discoveries made by former Historical Society archivist Anne Innis Arden Cottage, 1902 Last but far from the least was Young of the Cottage’s architect.

YWCA, 1969 And next was that modern structure on East Putnam that surely hosts trailblazing women, the YWCA, with its mantra “to empower women, end racism Woolley-Huntzinger House, and strengthen the community.”

1916 Its Brutalist style and exterior of Up next was an imposing poured concrete walls fashioned multi-winged Tudor dwelling, the Woolley- Huntzinger house, “privately situated w ithin t he prestig ious Rock R idge Association,” with a grand lawn “punctuated with magnificent oak and notable specimen trees.”

Sale of vintage and restored Additions came in 1918 via the architect Dan Everett Waid, who’s garden furnishings credited also with the Perrott Memorial Library. The two trail blazing women associated with t h is g ra n ite-tr i m med-w it hlimestone house with its red Ludovici tile roof begins with its property once owned by Rebecca Witherell, philanthropist widow of Nathaniel Witherell. A nd secondly, its first owners to live in the house, Ada Huntzinger and her music publisher husband Robert L. Huntzinger.

T h e n o t p r e s e nt ow n e r, Jennifer Baldock, expressed her

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“Anne discovered that the building had been designed by Katherine Casey Budd who was one of the first female architects…She was a colleague of Julia Morgan, who went on to fame in the west coast by designing the Hearst Castle, San Simeon. And then Anne found a 1904 article in the Architectural Review which was written by Casey Budd that described the Innis Arden Cottage, and how it was built. It had the original floor plan on the inside…that it was made of Georgia pine…and just lots and lots of detail. So that really served as a blueprint for us as we went about our restoration efforts.”

Franco concluded, “We've been really blessed to have been able to work with so many amazing people. So, thank you for this wonderful award on behalf of the Greenwich Point Conservancy.”

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Our Flag is Pink To our readers, please take note that during the month of October, our flag (what many think of as a masthead) will be printed in pink, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; a month dedicated to bringing awareness of the disease and to raising funds for research.

The facts: breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In the United States alone, it is estimated that every year more than 220,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Those numbers are too high.

There is some good news. Since 1990, the death rate from breast cancer has been declining. This is due to better screening that allows earlier detection and treatment options. And that is a main point of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to make sure that women are aware of the disease and how to be screened for it early, so that if there is an issue it can be treated as soon as possible which will offer the best chances for recovery.

In the United States alone, it is estimated that every year more than 220,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Those numbers are too high.

Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is very visible in our town. As you go about town this month look for pink! A pink flag was raised at Town Hall on October 1. Walk down Greenwich Avenue and notice all the stores with the “Go for Pink” placards in their windows.

This awareness is due in large part to the good work of Breast Cancer Alliance. This powerful, non-profit breast cancer foundation was started in Greenwich in 1996 by Mary Waterman and f ive friends. When Mary was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, she wanted to create a local organization that would have an impact on heightening awareness of the benef its of early detection, as well as raise money to support research and education.

Over the course of the past 25 years, Breast Cancer Alliance has done much to educate Greenwich. Every April, it organizes a march down Greenwich Avenue as well as an annual golf outing. Later this month they will host their 25th anniversary luncheon and fashion show. It is not to be missed!

However, that is not all the BCA does. Since its inception they have raised and distributed more than $30 million. They have four types of grants that they give annually: Young Investigator Grants, Breast Surgery Fellowships, and Education and Outreach Grants. If you look at their website, you will see these grants are given throughout the country and having a significant impact.

Yonni Wattenmaker, Executive Director of the BCA, and her staff do an amazing job and are to be congratulated. Yonni is also celebrating her 10th year anniversary with the BCA, so double congratulations are in order there.

The BCA’s slogan is “New Research. New Treatments. New Promise.” It’s a good one. As their website says, the BCA “is the powerful private breast cancer foundation making a national impact through major investments in early-stage research, fellowships, education and support.”

We our happy that our country has dedicated a month to bringing awareness to breast cancer and are grateful to and proud of the Breast Cancer Alliance for all the work they accomplish in our town and across the country to educate and inform us on this life altering topic and in their research funding.

Thank you, Breast Cancer Alliance for turning Greenwich pink this month. Keep up the great job.

And, for the rest of us? We should make sure we keep this conversation going throughout the year.

LETTER

Elections Have Consequences

By Jeff Ramer Whether you are focused upon it or not, there is an Election on November 2nd for our municipal elected officials, and the outcome of that Election has more impact upon your quality of life here in Greenwich than you may realize.

Regrettably, only 40% of our registered voters typically vote in municipal elections. The result is that a fairly small number of Party partisans control the outcome, a n d t h e i r n a r r ow p r i o r i t i e s govern the existence or absence of municipal and educational services that you would like to have seen, but won’t.

Instead, control of the Budget has been placed in the hands of a select few designated by the Republican Tow n Com m ittee with a very clear agenda, plainly evidenced by their actions. Be reminded: 1.

Storm Preparedness: If you have finally dried out from the ravages of storm “Ida”, be aware that cut from the Budget this year on a party-line vote was the funding to study and understand the vulnerabilities of our Town assets to storm flooding and sea level rise, and to plan solutions. It was an interruption of what had been a three-year project.

2. Updating Schools: Cut and postponed, on a party-line vote, was the methodical process of the sequential renovation of our aging schools: Julian Curtiss, to be followed by Old Greenwich, a nd then to be followed by Riverside, to address such issues as handicap access, security, pre-K, air quality, and updating media centers, science rooms, c a fe te r i a s a nd pl ayg r ou nd s .

Updating these tired Schools was deemed by them (none of whom have a child in the Public Schools) as being an expendable mere “nice to have”.

3. F i r e P r o t e c t i o n : H av i ng sp ent $76 ,02 0 on a n outside consultant, Matrix Consu lting Group, a nd being told by them (again) that our

fire and emergency response to the northern sectors of Town is su bsta nda rd, t he f u nds to study and implement the Matrix recommendation to establish a career firestation, either at the site of the existing volunteer station at Round Hill or at another location, was cut. Cut on a party-line vote.

Fire response to the northern sectors of Town is off the table for yet another year.

4. North Mianus: Delayed, b y p a r t y-l i n e vo t e , w a s t h e funding to repair the collapsed ceiling at North Mianus School, wh i le Repu bl ica ns ba l ke d at t h e r e p a i r a n d r e p l a c e m e nt the remaining ceilings in that School, ceilings of the same age a nd con st r uc t ion a s t he one t hat col lapse d, but work not reimbursed by insurance. Was there honestly a question as to whether we would risk a further ceiling collapse in a classroom ?

Was there no consideration for the impact of delay upon the children ?

5. Central Middle School: Cut from the Budget, on a partyline vote, was funding urged by the School Board’s engineers to e x a m i n e t h e c ond it ion of the deteriorating structure at Central Middle School, to better understand its condition and to plan for its eventual repair or replacement. Apparently better not to know.

6. E a s t e r n G r e e n w i c h Civ ic Center : T he r ele a s e of funding to f inally renovate the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center was pulled back on a party-line vote, not to be released unless and until there are “substantial private donations” and a demonstration of “rents and fees” to be collected if the work is done.

7.

Sa fe Bic ycle Routes: Bicycle enthusiasts across Town organized to request a small sum of seed money for a look at the feasibility of safe bike routes across Town, offering to supplement Town funds with their private donations. It held the promise of separating bicyclists

f rom vehicles on our busiest routes. Good for everybody, but funding was rejected on a partyline vote.

8. P a v i n g : P a v i n g , previously carried out at about $5 million each year to maintain our roads, was cut to $3.5 million on a party-line vote. Hopefully our bicyclists, lacking safe routes across Town, will not tumble into our proliferating potholes.

9. F i r e A p p a r a t u s : We replace f ire eng ines on a methodical rotation across seven f irestations, passing down the replaced engines to our volunteer companies. For the second year, this orderly rotation has been suspended on a party-line vote.

10.

T he D u mp. For a decade, the Department of Public Works has been urging a redesign of the chaotic traffic patterns at the Dump, to relieve delays and avert the risk of someone being injured. Once again, not a penny.

Party-line vote.

11.

Capital Budgeting: For years, we budgeted to pay a portion of our capital projects in cash, rather than by borrowing, a n d we i n c r e a s e d t h at c a s h component annually by a modest f igure approximating inf lation.

But this cash component adds to the mill rate. That discipline was squelched for the second year now, on a party-line vote, to artificially suppress the actual mill rate. The failure to fund this cash component compromises the ability of the Town to adhere to its Capital planning for subsequent years.

Good government is balancing taxes against services, seeking a n e q u i l i br iu m t h at f u nd s a community with reasonable taxes and yet affords a level of amenity that makes this a place where we all want to live.

L ow t a xe s a r e g r e a t . I n fiscal years 2018-2019 and 20192020, during which Democrats ran the BET, the tax increases at zero and 2.75% were smaller t h a n t h e y h a d e ve r b e e n i n the preceding decades of

Republican administration. Good management does not require stingy and mean.

At each election, we send twelve citizens to our f inance board, the Board of Estimate and Taxation. Six Republicans and six Democrats. They create the Budget, and they control the balance of taxes vs. services.

Despite the appearance of an even six-six balance, the Town Charter provides that the Party whose si x ca nd idates ag g regate the higher total vote in the Election will appoint the Chair, and the Chair has a tie breaking vote.

In past years, party-line votes were infrequent, and Budgets were hammered out with active dialog ue across the aisle. In the recent years of Trump, that dia log ue has faded a nd been replaced by the drum beat of party-line votes, decided just by the imposition of the chair’s tie breaking vote.

I f t h e R e p u b l i c a n vo t i n g record recounted for you here no longer suits you, if the balance has tilted wrong, then you need to be mindful of the power of your vote at this Election on Tuesday, November 2nd, and opportunity to vote for the six Democrats running for the Board of Estimate and Taxation, passing the Chair’s tie breaking vote into fresh hands.

Again, the tie-breaking vote vests in the Par t y whose si x candidates aggregate the highest number of votes in the Election.

Who do you want that to be ?

It has never been easier to vote. The Governor’s Executive Order under COVID still stands, allowing every citizen to vote either at the polls on November 2nd or by absentee ballot.

Applications for a n absentee ballot can be picked up at the Town Clerk’s office, or by calling t he Clerk (2 03 - 62 2-7897 ), or by emailing the clerk (tclerk@ greenwichct.org), or downloaded from the Town website, www. greenwichct.gov.

I t i s s t i l l a D e m o c r a c y.

Elections have consequences.

LETTERS

Letters for Camillo Re-elect

By Joseph Iannuccilli

By Xae Reyes, PhD

F r e d C a m i l l o i s a c l e a r this Town.

There is no question in my choice to be reelected as First mind, Fred should be reelected.

Selectman.

Joseph Iannuccilli, Greenwich To The Editor: Fred's Support for Seniors Fred Camillo is a clear choice to be reelected as First Selectman. has Earned Him Our Vote Dear Editor, Character, conv iction and One of the greatest challenges common sense are three C’s that that senior citizens in Greenwich apply to Mr. Camillo. His integrity have faced in decades was the is tested and without blemish.

He had years of experience pandemic: our success mitigating a nd accompl ish ment s i n t he the damage it caused was the Connecticut State House. And result of our willingness to work now with his time as our First together as a town – and to trust Selectman, where he has been our First Selectman’s decisions tested further, that experience has and leadership.

M a ny d i f f i c u l t d e c i s i o n s proved to be extremely valuable hinged between local and state to our Town.

Fred, a lifelong resident of leaders, often exposing competing Greenw ich, is de d icate d a nd ideas for fast solutions and robust passionate about the welfare of safety measures. First Selectman Fred Camillo made decisions

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The Y WCA of Greenwich has off icially announced the 2 0 2 1 Wo m e n W h o I n s p i r e Award honorees: Wendy Block;

Anna Cerra, RN, DNP; Andrea F. Douglas, MD, FAANS, FACS; Deirdre Shay Kamlani; Clarena L. McBeth, LMHC, LMPC; Elaine Ubiña; Yonni Wattenmaker; A l l i s o n J . Wo l o w i t z ; a n d Jacqueline D. Woods.

The Women Who Inspire Award is in place to recognize and celebrate outstanding

with a focus on how we needed to come out, as a community, on the other side of COVID: even as the pandemic became politicized and Fred faced significant pressures he remained focused on what was best suited for our neighborhoods, institutions, and businesses. He deserves credit for this and our support in his re-election effort: we’re still enduring challenges but we’re moving in the right direction.

As an active participant at downtown’s Greenwich’s Senior C e nt e r a n d a s r e s i d e nt o f a senior community in Riverside, I’m among the many that have appr e c iate d F r e d’s out r e ach to seniors through his weekly email, “Communications with F r e d .” I a l s o k n ow m a ny i n our community appreciate the changes Fred has made

dow ntow n, which have made things much safer for pedestrians a n d c r e ate d n e w i n c e nt i ve s to spend more time there. His partnership with Selectwoman L au ren R a bi n, who ser ve s a liaison to the Commission on Aging, has helped cultivate all these successes.

As a Connecticut resident for more than 20 years, as an educator (for merly in h ig her education and currently in Greenwich's ESL adult education), as a com mu n it y activ ist a nd mother of one of our town’s RTM members, I’ve always appreciated Fred’s ability to work across so many ideological spaces – and especially f irst-hand, here in Greenwich.

I hope you will support Fred’s re-election campaign too!

Xae Reyes, PhD Riverside

women who have excelled in philanthropic, professional, and volunteer work that have enriched the lives of those in the Greenwich community.

The awards will be presented on November 11 at a virtual event.

Tickets can be purchased at www.ywcagrn.org/inspire NEW DAR CHAPTER

A new D au g hte r s of t h e American Revolution chapter has been formed in Greenwich: the Horseneck DAR Chapter.

The Horseneck DAR Chapter has already begun many community projects, including placing wreaths at the gravesites of Revolutionary Soldiers at the Old Burying Ground Cemetery,

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How to Modernize Greenwich Public Schools

As a community, our collective goal has been and should continue to be to maintain and improve the quality of our Greenwich public school system. Despite being one of the best-funded public school systems in our state, we must never overlook opportunities for improvement. Great teachers and effective pedagogy are the most important drivers of student achievement, but infrastructure also matters.

Investing in our school infrastructure not only provides safer and healthier environments but can also lead to better learning outcomes. As your Republican candidates for the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), we are committed to continue to provide the necessary resources for the best education of our children. To achieve that objective, we will work with all stakeholders to develop a thoughtful infrastructure investment strategy.

Building and maintaining a top-notch infrastructure requires significant investment over time. Hence it is of paramount importance that a long-term strategy is followed.

Our investment strategy should focus on prioritization based well-defined criteria and on excellence in project execution defined by timeliness and costeffectiveness. With proper prioritization and execution, LETTER

By Peter Bernstein and Kathleen Stowe We are wrapping up our first month of the new school year.

Last year at this time, we wrote a letter titled, “Greenwich BOE reviews plans for a different kind of school year.” At the time, we were all happy to be able to get our students back to school while so many other districts did not.

While we have not bid farewell to the pandemic as quickly as we all hoped, a year later we have opened our schools with a renewed sense of optimism and some notable progress.

With all the learnings from last year, the administration has done much to improve the school

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del iver i n g Va lent i ne c a ndy bags to healthcare workers at Nathaniel Witherell, and more, and welcomes new members to join as charter members and get involved in community work.

VON KEYSERLING SENTENCED Christopher Von Keyserling has officially been sentenced to 90 days of house arrest and two years of probation, after being found guilty to fourth-degree sexual assault for an altercation with a woman in 2016.

CARDINAL STADIUM BLEACHERS REOPEN FOR ONE DAY T h i s p a s t S at u r d ay, t h e Cardinal Stadium bleachers were reopened for the Greenwich football game against Fairfield Prep, after the town's Building Department approved a oneday temporary certif icate of occupancy for use of Cardinal Stadium.

Over 2 , 200 seats were unveiled for fans that day, as well as a press box.

Work on the stadium resumed this Monday, with hopes of full completion in time for Greenwich High’s next home game on Oct.30.

IDA: FEMA UPDATE G r e e nw i c h h a s m e t t h e thresholds for FEMA assistance for Fairfield County, following damage reports submitted as a result of tropical storm Ida. FEMA will be continuing their assessments of impacted areas, after which the Governor will be able to formally request a federal disaster declaration.

Information regarding resources available to residents and businesses will be shared as soon as it is available, and will be posted on the town website, as well as social media outlets.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST FALL FESTIVAL. The Greenwich Historical Society will be hosting its fall

the necessary funding becomes more manageable.

Prioritization of our capital investments is most important.

Those in finance will recognize this as capital allocation.

There always will be more investment projects than can be done in any given time in the real world. Prioritization criteria that have broad public support should be followed.

We believe that the first priority should be to ensure that every building in our system is structurally sound and safe. Second, we should give higher priority to projects which have higher utilization or projected growth. Finally, the state of maintenance of the school should be a factor in determining the priority. In the current environment of COVID, HVAC systems and air quality should have the highest priority. ADA accessibility should be ranked as high priority as well. We encourage a timely proposal for such improvement. But the question must also be asked - should the Board of Education be prioritizing a significant rebuild of an underutilized school with declining enrollment when others are at capacity?

In addition to prioritization, we believe that there should be focus on project execution.

Project execution involves timely completion, quality build, and reasonable cost.

Good execution requires

The educators in our schools should excel in education but should not have to worry about executing real estate projects. effective design, ensuring the build can be reliable and cost-effective. Good execution requires having a strong project team with professionals who have experience and a track record in executing large projects. Good execution requires BET members from both parties to ask intelligent yet tough questions and demand accountability.

In some recent examples, it appears that good execution has been lacking. Projects have taken too long, have cost too much, and, in some instances, the quality has been below par.

In February 2021, a portion of the interior ceilings at North Mianus School collapsed due to faulty construction. Thankfully school was not in session when this occurred. The Republicanled BET reviewed and promptly approved expenditures of $4.7 million to fully carry out the North Mianus repairs, including rental of alternative school space for the displaced students and bus transportation. Earlier cost estimates of $8.1 million proved to be excessive and did

not include $1.2 million added later for classroom rental and student transportation.

Republican BET members, after a thorough review, assured public funds were spent promptly and effectively.

A substantial savings to taxpayers was the result. We believe the school system and every resident and taxpayer was well served by this careful planning by BET Republicans. This success is one example of the Republican led policy of supporting proper infrastructure in our schools while providing financial oversight.

As members of the BET, we understand that we have a fiduciary responsibility to Greenwich taxpayers. Rather than debating if we should be burdening our future with long-term debt to finance these projects, the real questions that should be asked is have these projects been responsibly vetted? Is there a team in place to manage such significant capital projects? The educators in our schools should excel in education but should not

have to worry about executing real estate projects. The BOE Master Plan estimates school renovation costs that are 2-3x that of new construction. As your BET leaders, we will ask what can be done to bring these costs in line with national averages.

Over the last 17 budgets, excluding inflation, Republicans have voted school capital appropriations totaling the extraordinary sum of $344 million. These projects included new schools at Hamilton Avenue, Glenville School, New Lebanon, an improved Cardinal Stadium, as well as the Music Instructional Space and Auditorium (MISA) and a new secure entryway for Greenwich High School.

The ongoing extensive school capital program also includes strong support for maintaining or improving the heating, ventilation and air conditioning, roofs, technology, playgrounds, digital learning, and many other practical nutsand-bolts items which keep our schools in excellent operating condition. Our commitment to

investing in Schools has been extensive.

As the Town’s finance board, the BET is responsible for ensuring public money is spent effectively and sensibly.

Providing the highest level of education to our community’s children is a must. As a community, we can fund our schools’ needs in a timely manner – however, we can only do this if we follow a robust process and ensure prudent execution. As Republican members of BET for the 20222024 term, we are committed to this objective. We will request an update of priorities, better project execution, and enhanced transparency. We are committed to investing in our schools. We are committed to assuring we respect public funds. We are committed to investing in our children. Our kids and our residents deserve no less.

Nisha Arora, Mike Basham, Bill Drake, Karen Fassuliotis, Dan Ozizmir and Leslie Tarkington are the Republican candidates for election to the Board of Estimate and Taxation.

Back to School: The New Normal experience. All our students and staff are back in the buildings.

We now have sports, full music programs and reduced cohorting.

Students have a renewed sense of school spirit.

Eve n w i t h t h e p a n d e m i c going on, our schools and students continue to excel and grow. Greenwich Public Schools i nt r o du c e d a n e w K- 8 m a t h prog ra m th is yea r a nd there are many opportunities to learn about this through your local school. We have new academic coordinators and better alignment of curriculum from K-12 than ever before. We also have a new head of special education to help drive positive change in that program

following an audit commissioned by the Board. Greenwich can a lso celebrate the continuit y of a superintendent w ith a renewed three-year contract as she continues to lead our school system for ward. While there is always room for growth, we believe that we are on the right track. In fact, Greenwich High School was recently recognized

by Niche as being the #4 high school in the state with an overall A+ grade.

In order to keep our students and staf f safe we continue to comply with the state mandates regarding masks for students and vaccines for staff, while looking forward to a day when we can

put this behind us. Our students and staff continue to respond a d m i r a b l y to t h e m it i g at i on strategies, recognizing the value of our face-to-face instruction.

Heavier than normal traff ic in tow n, especia l ly on t he Post Road, has caused some issues with some of our busing and we continue to work to address that.

On the capital side, we will soon off icially reopen the rev italized Cardinal Stadium and look forward to reuniting the North Mianus School once work is completed. Planning work is well underway for the front vestibule at Greenwich High School. We continue to close out prior year capital expenditures

as we plan for the future. We will be discussing additional capital projects as we begin the budget cycle for the next school year.

Many of our buildings require major renovations to bring them up to moder n sta nda rds a nd ensure use into the foreseeable future. Please continue to provide your input as this is always an important conversation for the community.

As we think about the progress in the last year and celebrate the successful start of a not he r s cho ol ye a r, it i s important to celebrate those who continue to make it possible: our adm in istrators, teachers and staff. They should truly be

family festival on Saturday, October 9 at 11:00 a.m. The festival will celebrate the historic Cos Cob Art Colony, with an a n nua l s c a r e c r ow bu i ld i n g competition, impressionists, singing and dancing, and delicious food.

Visit greenwichhistory.org to register for the event.

ROBBIE DESPRES RETIRES

and Connecticut leadership, at a time when we must work together to deliver a new clean energy future. " GREENWICH EXCHANGE CELEBRATES 120 YEARS

Thanksgiving weekend.

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

Registration costs $15 for those 13 and under, and $30 for adults until October 31, after which adult pricing increases to $35, and then to $40 on race day. All proceeds go towards the Greenwich Alliance for Education programs.

To r e g i s t e r, v i s i t w w w. greenwichalliance.org/turkeytrot-2021 ALPEN PANTRY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Alpen Pantry has temporarily closed its doors for renovation as of October 4, and has the goal of reopening in early November.

AUGUSTE AND ALDEN TO PLAY AT TOD’S POINT

Firefighter Robbie Despres complete d h is last sh i f t on September 28, retiring after 21 years of service to the residents of Greenwich. His good work, sense of humor, and friendship will be missed by the entire department.

GREENWICH HOSPITAL EARNS HIGHEST NURSING HONOR Gr e enw ich Ho spit a l h a s received the Magnet designation f r om t he A me r ic a n Nu r s e s Credentialing Center for the second time, celebrating the hospital's professional nursing practices, career development, and safety.

The Magnet designation is the highest honor of nursing excellence that a hospital can achieve.

EVERSOURCE AGREEMENT AND ISAIAS REBATE Eversource is paying Con necticut residents af ter its poor response to Tropical Storm Isaias. This follows the $103.4 million agreement with Eversource which states that Eversource cannot increase its rates until January 2024 in hopes to increase local accountability and control.

Residents w ill see f unds returned in the form of two credits on December and January power bills. The average customer will see about $35 in total.

According to Mitch Gross, Eversource spokesperson, "The settlement is a reflection of our deep commitment to Connecticut.

We learned valuable lessons as a result of Tropical Storm Isaias and we’ve carried forward numerous improvements that have changed how we communicate during storms. We are intent on winning ove r ' he a r t s a nd m i nd s' i n Connecticut by demonstrating our commitment to both customers

The Greenwich Exchange on Sherwood Place is celebrating 120 years of service this year with a celebration.

The event will take place on October 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. under a tent in the private courtyard garden at 28 Sherwood Place. There will be special sales, prizes, refreshments, bubbly beverages, and more.

GREENWICH ALLIANCE EDUCATION’S 11TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT Af ter a year-long hiatus, the 11th annual Turkey Trot will be returning on November 27! Nearly 2,000 participants and spectators are expected to attend for the largest community fundraising event of

Alpen Pantry, the longtime sandwich shop, is under new ownership - husband and wife team Drew Nemetz and Frannie Willsey.

Under new management,

celebrated among our front line workers. Most of all, however, we appreciate the students who continue to demonstrate strength and resilience through trying times. Our goal is to educate our students, to help them develop cr itical thin k ing sk ills and a knowledge base to support them through life, but they also teach us and the example they set with their optimism and fortitude can be a lesson for us all.

Thank you to the community for your ongoing support and best of luck to our students and staff in the coming year.

Board of Education members Peter D. Bernstein (Chair) and Kathleen Stowe (Vice Chair)

Auguste and Alden, an indierock trio, will be performing at Greenwich Point on Saturday, October 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of the Friends of Greenwich Point Outdoor Concert Series.

The concert will take place at Founders Rock, in the field above the second concession stand.

DEATHS LUCY DELUCA Lucy DeLuca, 92, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Sept.

29.

W. TYLER ALLEN W. Tyler Allen, 27, passed suddenly on Sept. 28.

ROBERT DEYBER Robert Donald "Bob" Deyber, Jr.,

66, died on Sept. 20.

NEIL & ELIZABETH THOMPSON Neil P. Thompson passed away on September 2. Elizabeth A. Thomp son passe d away on September 20.

SAMUEL MEEK, III Samuel Williams Meek, III passed away Sept. 16.

CONSTANCE KONATSOTIS Constance Mary Konatsotis (née Kohnle) passed away peacefully on Sept. 12.

FRANCES MONICK Frances Mary Monick, 93, found eternal peace on Aug. 16.

A D A L B E R T "A D I E " VO N GONTARD Adie von Gontard passed away on October 1.

Please see full obituaries in Section B and the stor y on Adie von Gontard on page 8.

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“Adie” A Wonderful, Positive Force Remembered Remembrances came in following completion of this story and we wanted to include them here:

Adie was a genuine man who loved people, animals and the United States of America. He was a passionate supporter of organizations developing young people to be responsible and productive in society. He gave his time to and encouraged many aspiring young leaders.

I was fortunate to know Adie for over 30 years and he always greeted me with a big smile and imposing hand shake. He was a captivating story teller and enlightened any gathering he attended.

He had a profound love for our Country and was very devoted to his family; his beloved wife Mamie, 3 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Adie was one of a kind and will be forever treasured by all who knew him. Let the spirit by which he lived his life carry on with all of us who knew and loved him.

God Bless you Adie.

Peter Tesei

By Anne W. Semmes

If ever there was a blue blood, backcountry, big hearted, charismatic gentleman, it was Adalbert “Adie” von Gontard, Jr., now passed, whose impact in Greenwich lasted over 70 of his 96 years. Descended from the founder of the Anheuser -Busch company, with a Baron grandfather who headed the Daimler-Mercedes Benz Corp., banker Adie von G ontard was more at home on a horse.

Thus, he was particularly thrilled when the Greenwich Polo Club was built two miles north of his home or farm as it came to be known with its plethora of animals.

“At 56 years of age, he was still playing polo,” shares Leighton S. Jordan, managing director of Greenwich Polo.

“Adie knew all the players, their handicaps, their names, and everybody on the field…

He was very keen with a great knowledge of the sport.” von Gontard was pa r t ic u la rly for t u nate i n marrying into horses. “All of Adie’s polo ponies came from the family ranch Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company in Texas,” noted Jordan, adding, “A d i e w o u l d a l w a y s s a y, ‘The Pitchfork polo ponies are the best polo ponies on the market.’” Granddaughter Sophia Skouras confirms, “He loved the Pitchfork Ranch that Mamie’s [Grandmother Marie Williams] family founded, and he would say ‘united we stand, loyal to the land and the brand.

He loved Mamie, his ‘poodie’ [wife] for 69 years (married) and always held her hand or had her by his side.”

Granddaughter Skouras was especially fond of her g r a n d f a t h e r ’s w a y w i t h animals. “He worked with his animals and brought them with him to dinner parties or would bring children in the community over to teach them how to love them.” Long time neighbor Sabrina Forsythe would agree. She recalls, “Our lives were enriched by the amazing menagerie of pets that were constantly showing up at their home. There were horses, wo l ve s , a m o u n t a i n l i o n , Dachshunds and then there were the doves. At Christmas time Uncle Adie would decorate his tree with his gorgeous white doves. Everything Adie von Gontard did was done with flare.”

Over the years that animalrich farm would host many community children under the auspices of the Boys and G i r l s C l u b o f G r e e nw i c h , i nv ite d out to e x p e r ie nc e country life first-hand. Since 2015, the Adalbert and Marie von Gontard Fund has been providing those boys and girls educational programs at their Club, and college scholarships to selected individuals.

B ob by Wa l ke r, Jr. w h o headed up the Club for years describes von Gontard’s desire to support the kids at the Boys

“Adie was everybody’s favorite. He would light up a room like a Christmas tree when walking in. He exuded positivity in every aspect of his life and all of ours, and fortunately for us, he was contagious and made the world a better and more fun place to be."

Adie was the quintessential Greenwich gentleman-gracious, kind, thoughtful and competitive.

I knew him from his long involvement with the Republican town c om m it te e . Adie wa s always a strong advocate for our candidates doing whatever he could to make sure they won yet, in the heat of many races, I never heard a harsh word leave his lips.

Edward Dadakis The mere mention of Adie von Gontard will always bring a smile to the faces of all those who knew him. Adie's giant-sized personality was outdone only by his big heart. I, like so many others have a personal story of his kind ways. The attention and goodness he exhibited toward my ailing father many years ago at his animal farm is something that I will never forget.

His good naturedness will live on as long as people remember his laugh, smile, voice, and kindness.

Rest peacefully, Adie. We shall miss you.

Fred Camillo

Submitted Photos from Adie von Gontard's family. At top - Over the years that animal-rich farm would host many community children under the auspices of the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. Clockwise from Upper Left - Adie and Marie von Gontard's Wedding pictures from 10/20/51. Adie on the Pitchfork Ranch in the '50s. Adie on his farm with a rooster. Adie playing Polo on his favorite Polo pony, Brown Bonnie. Adie and Mamie on their honeymoon in Venice in 1951.

& Girls Club of Greenwich as “unparalleled. He willingly gave his time, his energy and h is p ersona l re sou rce s to provide opportunities for the kids in our Town who needed a champion in their lives. You would be hard pressed to find a person with a bigger heart than Adie von Gontard.” von Gontard’s upfront, sayit-like-it-is personality came through in a Q&A interview some years ago done by this reporter. Meeting up with him in his barn/office, surrounded by chickens, he spoke of t h e c h a n g e s h e ’d s e e n i n Greenwich. “Everybody's got gates now. You used to be able to ride to somebody's house and get a glass of sherry and introduce your guests. Today you can't get through the gates without knowing the password.

But we're still fortunate to have the backcountry to ride throug h w ith Greenw ich

Riding and Trails. I’m a former president, member and trustee for 60 years.”

But the speeding he saw on his Round Hill Road much concerned him, to the point that he invited a police officer to hide in his driveway in order to capture the speeding culprits.

That police officer turned out to be the future Chief of Police, Jim Heavey.

“He flagged me down when I passed his driveway,” tells He avey. “He w a s we a r i ng overalls and a big straw hat a nd w a s te nd i n g to s om e plants near the end of the driveway. He told me I could use h is d r iveway a ny time to run radar.” Fast forward, a car comes speeding and Officer Heavey does his job.

“I was just asking the female operator for her license when Adie appeared and told me to give her ticket” Glancing at the woman's' license, he told von

Gontard he was “only going to giwve Mrs. von Gontard a warning this time!”

Heavey has fond memories of “great mentor talks” with von Gontard in his "man cave " barn/office, and also with wife Kia and kids Jamie and Ana. “He was the classic gentleman farmer in his glory showing our then young children his ponies and chickens. He had young Jamie convinced that the chickens could lay eggs on demand.”

Heavey cited von Gontard’s generosity to the Volunteer fire companies in town. “And he was an honorary member of the Greenwich Fire Police. He always had a great smile but was most happy surrounded by children at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich at any special event.”

“He was truly a remarkable man who inspired all he came in contact with,” remembers

former First Selectman Peter Tesei. “It was a pleasure to know him for over 30 years and experience his love of people, animals and our country. We are all better for knowing a wonderful guy like Adie.”

“Ad ie w a s eve r yb o dy ’s favorite,” chimes in friend Scott Frantz. “He would light up a room like a Christmas tree when walking in. He exuded positivity in every aspect of his life and all of ours, and for tunately for us, he was contagious and made the world a better and more fun place to be. His memor y w ill be cherished forever.”

According to granddaughter Skouras, von Gontard also had the both the ability to recite a poem at any moment (and make it special to whomever he was reciting it) and had favorite quips for every occasion. When he won $300 off her cousins in poker ( just a week before

he passed away) he would say "you're playing with the big boys now" or "woahhh, buddy!" when he won a hand, and he would answered the phone on Sundays with "good morning Sunday caller."

Mostly she recalls the way he spun stories and would explain the 'important' things in life like friendship, traditions, family, and forgiveness - and getting back on your horse after a fall (literally and figuratively).

Postscript: In that 2011 Q&A Adie von Gontard had some memorable responses to such questions as, “If you had a magic wand what would you wish for? “Peace and unity in this world -- which is so hard to achieve.” “What if anything are you deeply concerned about?”

“The way we're heading right now, and we're the last hope of democracy.” “What are you looking forward to?” “Heaven.”

Eyes to the Sky: October

Orionids Meteor Shower

By Albert Huang

Mercury will still be hiding until the end of the month.

The best day to spot the first planet in our solar system will be around the 25th, during the early mornings as the small planet rapidly makes its way around the sun.

Venus is technically visible in the evening sky. However, it’ll be placed very low on the horizon. If you want to catch a glimpse of the beautiful planet, you may have to take a trip to the beach on the 9th to witness t he pla net low i n t he sk y dancing with a waxing crescent moon.

Mars is in conjunction with the Sun for the majority of this

Make sure to dress warmly if you want to enjoy some mini meteor showers this month. month, meaning the planet will not be visible. The best times to catch our next-door neighbor will be around February or March.

On to our gas giant guardian, Jupiter. The largest planet in our solar system will be high in the southern evening sk y p er fec t for na ke d-eye viewing.

Saturn is essentially in the same position as Jupiter and is slowly moving higher into our

sky making for better clarity in observation.

The later the month goes on, the brighter and better Uranus becomes. The icy giant is just on the edge of naked-eye visibility, so on a particularly dark night, look out for the distant planet’s greenish blue hue.

Neptune is in a great spot to observe, but only if you have a telescope at the ready.

The icy blue giant sits right

outside naked-eye visibility range. However, if you do have a telescope, the planet will be patiently waiting in the Aquarius constellation high in the night sky.

Mini Meteor Shower Month Make sure to dress warmly if you want to enjoy some mini meteor showers this month.

O n t he 8t h t he D racon id s meteor shower peaks at about five meteors per hour for the night. However, over the past

few yea rs t he shower has shown increased activity. The Draconids meteor shower can be best viewed in the early evening. This lines up quite nicely w ith the new moon phase on the 6th of the month, allowing for a dark backdrop to let the Draconids shine.

Just t wo days a f ter the Draconids, the Southern Taurids meteor shower begins it s p e a k on t he 10 t h w it h another 5 or so meteors per

hour. However, the Taurids shower has what’s known as a broad peak, meaning the shower peaks for several days.

This Taurids shower may have a low rate of meteors, but the meteors that do show are often associated with bright and slow moving meteors streaking across the sky.

On the 21st the Orionids meteor shower pea k s at a much more impressive rate of 20-25 meteors per hour.

Unfortunately, the full moon t h is mont h is on t he 2 0t h which will compromise some of the smaller meteors during the shower. However, that isn't a reason to go out and see the spectacles and make some wishes.

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Astrology for Week of Oct 10, 2021 LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Let friends and family know what you’re planning this week and invite them to join in if they have something to contribute. This is a great time to strengthen bonds that may have loosened, and how better to do it than collaborate on something important?

ARIES 21 March-20 April Someone you meet on your travels this week will become very important to you. They may be younger or older than you but you’ll be on the same wavelength mentally, emotionally and spiritually – which is what counts.

You’ll have much to teach each other.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov Used the right way power can be a force for good. But the planets warn that those who seek it to gratify their own desires always pay for it in the end. Bear that thought in mind this week before you reach out to take something you’re not entitled to.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May Sometimes it’s best to back off and seek a compromise – like now. With Venus, your ruler, linked to authoritative Saturn it should not be too hard to persuade employers and others in authority that it would be better if you were on the same side.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Venus in your birth sign makes you believe the world is your friend and to a degree it is. But other aspects warn that if you take too much for granted this week you will annoy someone in authority – and suddenly the world won’t seem so friendly.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June There are times when it’s wise to leave things to fate and this is one of them. Cosmic activity in your fellow air signs indicates that you are under divine protection just now and no one can hurt you if you go with the flow. Who would want to try anyway?

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan Someone will pull rank on you this week but there’s no point in getting upset as they’ve got the power. Keep your feelings to yourself and don’t let them know they’ve got under your skin. Revenge, they say, is a dish best served cold. so bide your time.

CANCER 22 June-23 July Being efficient yourself you can get annoyed when others drag their feet – as is likely to happen this week. But there’s no point in losing your temper as those who think and act that slow are incapable of responding.

Accept it as part of life’s rich tapestry.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb You may have to twist a few arms this week but you will rather enjoy playing tough guy for a change.

Just make sure you only make life tough for your rivals and opponents. If you use strong-arm tactics on your friends they won’t be your friends much longer.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug Before you take what you want this week think about how it might affect your long term aims. Your solar chart warns that if you act in a selfish manner now others will act selfishly towards you later on. What goes around comes around in the end.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March The only thing holding you back is a chronic inability to make up your mind. But the planets warn that if you don’t make a work or career decision soon someone else will do so - and there is no guarantee that what is decided for you will be to your liking.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept It may feel as if the world is ganging up on you this week, or you may feel that you alone don’t know what’s going on. Either way, you are wrong. No one is out to get you or keeping things from you. It’s just your imagination playing tricks – as usual.

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25 Employer’s posting 30 Where Arches National Park is 31 ___-to book 32 Homophone for “sense” 36 Dallas NBA player, briefly 37 Most cautious 40 Lubricating medium 41 Reduce drastically 43 Bit of cote chatter 44 Where a pig might be found?

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49 Take care of, as duties 50 Common words of commitment 51 Big ego, or what encompasses 20-, 25- and 45-Across?

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14 Friend 21 Steak city of Nebraska 22 Pass, as a bill 23 Abbr. on a citation, perhaps 25 Sounds of well-tuned engines 26 Abbr. in a citation 27 What flows from Mount Etna 28 Neither this ___ that 29 Once again?

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SPORTS

SUPPORT YOUNG ATHLETES AT THESE UPCOMING GAMES BRUNSWICK SCHOOL: Crew: Tomorrow vs. Head of the Housatonic (at Indian Well State Park), 8 a.m.

Cross-Country: Tomorrow vs. Manhattan Invitational (at Van Cortlandt Park), TBA Wed. vs. FAA Race, TBD Football: Tomorrow vs. Williston Northampton School, 1 p.m.

Soccer: Tomorrow vs. Kent School, 3:30 p.m.

Wed. at Trinity Pawling School, 3 p.m.

Water Polo: Today vs. Greenwich H.S. B (at GHS Cardinal Tournament), 4:50 p.m.

Tomorrow vs. YPro Water Polo (at GHS Cardinal Tournament), 9:40 a.m.

GREENWICH ACADEMY Cross-Country: Up next: Oct. 20 vs. FAA Race (at Brunswick School), 4:30 p.m.

Field Hockey: Tue. at Rye Country Day School, 4:30 p.m.

Thu. at Greens Farms Academy, 4 p.m.

Soccer: Tomorrow at Hotchkiss School, 4:30 p.m.

Wed. at Hopkins School, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Tomorrow at Hotchkiss School, 2:30 p.m.

Wed. vs. Sacred Heart Greenwich, 3:30 p.m.

GREENWICH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Football: Tonight at Newark Academy, 7 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer: Today at St. Luke’s School, 4 p.m.

Tue. at Cheshire Academy, 6:15 p.m.

Field Hockey: Tomorrow at The Frederick Gunn School, 1:30 p.m.

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

Girls’ Soccer: Tomorrow at Canterbury School, 2 p.m.

Wed. at Miss Hall’s, 3:30 p.m.

Water Polo: Up next: Nov. 1 at Staples H.S., 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Field Hockey: Today vs. Stamford H.S., 4:30 p.m.

Tue. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe H.S., 4:30 p.m.

Thu. vs. Danbury H.S., 4:30 p.m.

Boys’ and Girls’ Cross-Country: Tue. vs. Danbury H.S., St. Joseph H.S. (at Greenwich Point), 4 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer: Today at Bridgeport Central H.S., 4 p.m.

Tue. at Danbury H.S., 4:30 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer: Wed. vs. Danbury H.S., 4:30 p.m.

Girls’ Volleyball: Tomorrow vs. Trumbull H.S., 12 p.m.

Mon. at New Canaan H.S., 5:30 p.m.

Wed. at Darien H.S., 4 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming and Diving: Today at Staples H.S., 4 p.m.

Wed. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe H.S., 4:30 p.m.

SACRED HEART GREENWICH Cross-Country: Tomorrow vs. Manhattan College Invitational (at Van Courtlandt Park), 3:22 p.m.

Wed. vs. FAA Race, TBD Field Hockey: Tomorrow vs. Milton Academy (at Trinity College), 4 p.m.

Wed. at Loomis Chaffee School, 3 p.m.

Rowing: Sun. vs. New England Junior & High School Regional Championship (at Lake Quinsigamond), TBD Soccer: Mon. at Millbrook School, 4:15 p.m.

Wed. vs. Suffield Academy, 3 p.m.

Volleyball: Tomorrow at Holy Child, 3 p.m.

Wed. at Greenwich Academy, 3:30 p.m.

The Success for GHS Girls’ Volleyball is Contagious

By Paul Silverfarb The Greenwich High School girls’ volleyball team hasn’t missed a beat this fall season. And that’s not good news for their opponents.

After running the table during last year’s shortened season, Big Red is back this year in a big way. With their 3-0 victory over Norwalk High School Tuesday night, the Cardinals upped its record to a perfect 9-0 as of press time and they have their eyes set on continuing their stellar run towards the postseason.

“I think we are really hungry,” said head coach Steve Lapham, in his 29th season leading the Cards. “I don’t they’re thinking about dropping a match. They want to beat up everyone and actually look forward to, like I do, playing the tougher matches. Last year we went undefeated and were very strong, but unfortunately we didn’t play as many matches as we normally would have. We had one of our strongest teams ever. This year’s team would like to do just as well.”

L ast season, Greenw ich H ig h finished a perfect 12-0 overall and they upended rival Darien 3-2 (27-25, 2628, 25-21, 24-26, 15-12) to claim the FCIAC West Region championship.

Although GHS lost a plethora of seniors to graduation last year, the team came back this year more determined and focused. And so far it’s showing. In Greenwich’s first nine games, they gave blanked their opponents an impressive eight times. In their other game, Big Red was trailing 2-1 to Fairfield Ludlowe before storming back and winning 3-2.

“Coming off a strong season last

year, we really had to rebuild our team because we had so many seniors leave.

But our team is looking really strong,” said senior captain Adele Sotgiu. “We have a lot of new players, but everybody is connecting really well together, on and off the court. Our passing and serving has been good and I’m pretty happy with how our season is going so far. This is really exciting. It’s my senior year and we obviously want to get to both the state and FCIAC finals.”

This year’s squad is led by senior captains Sotgiu, Liana Sarkissian and Sophie Jones. Lapham said that all three lead by example.

“I didn’t really know what to expect at the beginning of the season because of all the seniors we had on the team last year, but I think the underclassmen have really stepped up and really brought this energy to the team,” said Sarkissian. “Every single game we are so excited to play and this team cares about each other so much.”

Sotgiu has been lights out for Big Red this season. In what he describes as being the backbone of the Cardinals, Lapham said that the senior captain doesn’t let the ball hit the floor if she is anywhere nearby.

“She’s b e en so go o d a nd w i l l probably walk away with every record for Greenwich volleyball,” the head coach said. “She just works so hard.

Her defense is like a highlight reel for me. I love watching her play because it looks like the ball might hit the floor and she somehow gets it back in the air.”

Not to be outdone has been the play of Sarkissian, who Lapham said can take over a match by using her stellar

reach and tremendous skill set as a volleyball player.

“Liana has worked really hard since her freshman year,” Lapham said. “She went from a kid that wasn’t playing too well and now she’s an all-around player that can play two’s on the beach. She can pass and can set. She’s actually been playing two’s on the sand and developing her all-around game. She’s intimidating on defense. She can reach over and stuff block you or she will pound one on the 10-foot line.”

Jones is dangerous when it comes to serving the ball. Against Fairfield Ludlowe, the senior captain finished with a team-high seven aces and kept the Falcons g uessing throughout the match. A pair of juniors, Maggie Saleeby and Lucia Spanjol, have also stepped up their game this season, as Saleeby is an added threat on the outside and Spanjol is the team’s setter.

“We need to put the ball out in front of the net,” Lapham said. “We have the hitters that can put it away. When we’re not passing, we’re taking away one of our strongest hitters, Liana in the middle. If you can’t pass, you can’t set a middle ball. It’s key for us to get going.”

Although the Cardinals have been lights out this season, there will still be games that are going to test the team, both physically and mentally, as they head towards the postseason.

“Darien is right back at the top of things, Ludlowe is good and Wilton has really improved this year,” Lapham said. “We haven’t had many home games this year so far, so it will be nice to play here again. I sure think that we have the team that could do something special. I think if we’re on

GHSvolley1: The Greenwich High School girls’ volleyball team takes to the court and works on their serving during Monday afternoon’s practice at the GHS gym. (Paul Silverfarb photo) and we’re passing that we are tough to stop. However we can go average very quickly too if we are not passing the ball. We need to show up every day.”

Both Sotgiu and Sarkissian agree with Lapham, saying that Greenwich’s mental approach to its games will be key down the stretch.

“Against Ludlowe we went to five sets and we were f luctuating a lot with our gameplay,” Sotgiu said. “We need to stay on top of our game the entire time and making sure we don’t

have as much ups and downs. That’s what’s going to get us far in states and FCIACs. Playing harder teams is going to challenge us.”

“I think a lot of the things that have helped us get to where we are is our confidence and mental toughness,” said Sarkissian. “Even when we are down or on a losing streak, we always come back and always fight for every point. We play every point like it’s game point.”

SCOREBOARD Football

Greenwich Country Day 6 vs. Canterbury School 1

Fairfield Prep 7 vs. Greenwich High 14

Hopkins School 5 vs. Greenwich Country Day 4

Brunswick School 33 vs. Salisbury School 21

Girls’ Soccer

MONTAUK SWORDFISH

Boys’ Golf:

New Canaan High 4 vs. Greenwich High 1

MAINE STEAMERS

Greenwich High 161 vs. New Canaan High 151

Darien High 2 vs. Greenwich High 3

LOBSTERS (ALL SIZES)

St. Joseph High 155 vs. Greenwich High 155

Greenwich Academy 3 vs. Hamden Hall 0

Trumbull High 190 vs. Greenwich High 157

Sacred Heart 1 vs. Greenwich Academy 1

JUMBO ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS

Greenwich High 166 vs. Darien High 169

Greenwich Country Day 0 vs. Sacred Heart 3

Field Hockey

Greenwich Country Day 1 vs. Masters School 2

Greenwich High 9 vs. Westhill High 0

Girls’ Volleyball

Greenwich High 1 vs. Trumbull High 0

Greenwich High 3 vs. Fairfield Ludlowe 2

Greenwich High 2 vs. Staples High 3

Greenwich High 3 vs. Staples High 0

Holy Child 1 vs. Greenwich Country Day 2

Norwalk High 0 vs. Greenwich High 3

Greenwich Country Day 1 vs. Hopkins School 0

King School 3 vs. Sacred Heart 1

Hopkins School 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 4

Sacred Heart 3 vs. Taft School 1

Greenwich Academy 0 vs. Hotchkiss School 1 (OT)

Greenwich Academy 2 vs. St. Luke’s School 3

St. Luke’s School 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 6

Greenwich Academy 1 vs. King School 3

Oak Knoll 0 vs. Sacred Heart 4

Water Polo

Boys’ Soccer

Brunswick School 12 vs. U.S. Military Academy 9

Greenwich High 6 vs. New Canaan High 0

Girls’ Swimming & Diving

Greenwich High 3 vs. Darien High 1

Ridgefield High 86 vs. Greenwich High 101

Avon Old Farms 3 vs. Brunswick School 2

Westhill/Stamford High 63 vs. Greenwich High 122

Brunswick School 2 vs. Frederick Gunn School 1 Greenwich Country Day 5 vs. King School 2

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

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD EDITOR Mark Pruner | Mark@GreenwichStreets.com

Address

Area

Price

Day/Time

Broker

118 Putnam Park #118 104 W Ritch Avenue #5 45 William Street A 58 Sherwood Place 958 Lake Avenue 340 Cognewaugh Road 13 Chieftans Road 50 Byfield Lane

Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich

$520,000 $875,000 $1,395,000 $2,495,000 $2,890,000 $2,899,000 $3,350,000 $5,750,000

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

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Address

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Price/ List Price SqFt AC BR FB SqFt

47 Lafayette Place 6C 40 Homestead Lane A 59 Stirrup Lane 59 34 Laddins Rock Road 444 Taconic Road 21 Mohawk Lane 36 Cognewaugh Road 9 Stallion Trail 15 Laub Pond Road 958 Lake Avenue 14 Francine Drive 61 Morningside Drive 393 Sound Beach Avenue 32 Lake Drive South 26 Parsonage Road 7 Crossway 9 Wahneta Road 20 Beechcroft Road 269 Milbank Avenue 16 Marlow Court 33 Midwood Road 44 Mooreland Road

$635,000 $649,000 $825,000 $959,000 $995,000 $2,250,000 $2,386,825 $2,499,000 $2,599,000 $2,890,000 $3,200,000 $3,375,000 $3,495,000 $3,850,000 $3,899,000 $4,250,000 $4,495,000 $4,595,000 $5,700,000 $5,850,000 $8,300,000 $10,995,000

160 John Street $14,900,000 408 North Street $32,000,000 Greenwich 5.25x10.5.qxp_Layout 1 3/26/21

$829 $354 $482 $430 $356 $510 $575 $335 $351 $596 $1,047 $708 $822 $733 $967 $2,024 $1,025 $719 $919 $1,538 $1,177 $696

$996 $2,925 10:48 AM

766 1,832 1,712 2,229 2,796 4,414 4,151 7,450 7,403 4,847 3,057 4,765 4,250 5,253 4,031 2,100 4,384 6,394 6,200 3,803 7,049 15,795

0 0 0 0.18 2.63 4.92 0.31 2 4.24 4 0.28 0.55 0.27 0.43 3.05 0.24 0.29 2.21 0.3 0.8 1.71 4.22

Area

1 3 3 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 6 4 6 5 4 5 4 6 3 6 7

1 3 2 3 3 4 2 5 5 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 6 3 7 9

South Parkway Pemberwick North Mianus Old Greenwich North Parkway North Parkway Cos Cob North Parkway North Parkway North Parkway South Parkway South of Post Road Old Greenwich Riverside South Parkway Old Greenwich Old Greenwich South Parkway South of Post Road Riverside South Parkway North Parkway

14,956 18.39 9 10,942 18.33 9 Page 1

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North Parkway South Parkway

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

NEW SALES

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

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres SqFt

50 Lafayette Place 3B 169 Mason Street 4H 1465 Putnam Avenue 117 182 Putnam Park 182 4 Putnam Park 4 301 River W 301 61 Le Grande Avenue 63 Indian Harbor Drive 7 12A Rockland Place 15 Suburban Avenue 630 Steamboat Road 2A 41 Stonebrook Lane 2 Old Church Road 1 34 Will Merry Lane 37 Deepwoods Lane 82 Buckfield Lane 92 Rockwood Lane 28 Dairy Road 551 North Street

$275,000 $349,000 $569,000 $525,000 $585,000 $699,000 $919,000 $885,000 $1,150,000 $1,499,000 $1,599,000 $1,749,000 $2,195,000 $2,695,000 $2,495,000 $3,195,000 $3,950,000 $4,850,000 $9,750,000

$275,000 $339,000 $545,000 $525,000 $585,000 $699,000 $919,000 $885,000 $1,150,000 $1,395,000 $1,399,000 $1,645,000 $2,195,000 $2,695,000 $2,495,000 $3,195,000 $3,795,000 $4,250,000 $9,250,000

$280,000 $322,500 $510,000 $530,000 $585,000 $678,500 $865,000 $880,000 $1,150,000 $1,395,000 $1,399,000 $1,600,000 $2,035,000 $2,607,000 $2,805,000 $3,195,000 $3,800,000 $4,250,000 $9,050,000

102 175 119 57 50 59 159 174 0 31 339 329 86 98 9 261 28 179 102

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

1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 5 5 7

0 0 0 12

588 420 1,344 1,000

0 0.1 0.12 0.18

1,812 1,512 1,426 2,048 3,643

1.7 0 2.05 0.34 2.16 1.39 2 2.02

4,096 2,463 5,227 4,511 6,239 5,125 7,214 11,768

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2021 Q3 & YTD All-Time Sales Record

By Mark Pruner OVERVIEW Greenwich Home Sales up 44% to New Record Greenwich just had an alltime record third quarter with 319 sales which is higher even than the prior record in the Coviddriven third quarter of 2020. For the first 9 months, we saw 832 homes sold, up 44% over 2020, the prior record 9 months. Those 832 sales are more than a full year’s sales for any year, but 2 of the last 22 years.

Value of sales almost $1 billion Our total sales volume for the f irst nine months of 2021 increased by almost $1 billion from last year’s $1.495 billion sales to this year’s $2.478 billion, or an increase of $983 million. Last year total sales volume for the entire year of 2020 was $2.300 billion, so we are already $178 million ahead of total sales for last year, with 3 more months to go in the year.

All while inventory was low Our inventory has been low all year as houses priced right went to contract almost as quickly as they came on. We had 993 new listings, which fueled our record sales in the first 9 months. Our sales are slowing down as listings are coming on at a slower rate.

Our shadow inventory of people who had waited years to sell is gone, but luckily, we are getting listings from lots of upsizers i n G r e e nw i c h s e l l i n g t h e i r “smaller” houses.

WOOFH driving sales Once vaccines became available in the first quarter, you might have expected sales to decrease, but this didn’t happen.

In the second and third quarters, WOOFH (Working Occasionally or Often From Home) has been a major factor driving the market.

While NYC is not getting any closer, the time spent commuting is shrinking, often down 60% to 100% for Greenwich buyers as people don’t have to go into offices as frequently or at all.

Sales over $5 million up 265% Our over $5 million sales have increased 91% over last year.

Our over $5 million sales are up a huge 265% in the last 2 years from 35 sales YTD in 2019 to 128 sales in 2021. Off-market sales are also very busy, many of which are high-end, private sales, but are hard to calculate, as these are not tracked well.

The Greenwich rental market for single family homes is even hotter than the single-family home market as many people want to “try out” Greenwich and still aren’t certain about how often they will have to go into work.

3RD QUARTER SFH SALES AND FIRST 9 MONTHS The f irst nine months of 2021 was an all-time record for Greenwich with 832 sales. The previous 9-month record was only 655 sales in 1999. Since 2021 isn’t over yet, 2020 is still the alltime record holder for annual sales with 863 sales, but 2021 will surpass that as we have 101 contracts waiting to close.

To see how really remarkable the first 9 months of 2021 have been just look at the first 9 months of 2020 where there were only 579 a far cry from the 832 sales in the first 9 months of 2021. (It really the last quarter of 2020 that made it a record setting year. We will have trouble matching it this year unless we get a lot more new listings. As a result, expect to see a bunch of headlines in the fourth quarter about sales being down in Greenwich, when they are still well above our 10-year average.

As to the third quarter itself, in 2021 we had 319 sales with only last year’s third quarter even coming close at 311 sales. Prior to 2020, the previous record was 273 sales a couple of decades ago in 1999. In fact, every quarter in 2021 was the highest sales quarter ever in Greenwich. This led to the first 9 months sales of 2021 breaking the previous record first nine months of 1999 by double digits, 27% higher.

THE UPS & DOWNS OF 2021 For the month of September 2021, we had 80 sales which is 47% above our 10-year average o f 5 4 s a l e s . H owe ve r, t h i s year’s sales are down 31% from September 2020 sales of 118 houses, which doesn’t sound good. However, September 2020 was the all-time highest month’s sales of any month until this year. But for, the record sales in September 2020, this September would have been the record for the month of September.

You have to be particularly c a r e f u l o f y e a r - o v e r -y e a r comparisons for the rest of the year as the 4th quarter of 2020 was outstanding, so a drop in sales from last year doesn’t mean that we didn’t have a good sales month. Sales will likely be down from 2021 for October, November and December, but they still may be well above our 10-year average indicating a good to very good month just not a record month.

Factors for the jump in sales include people getting vaccinated and feeling more comfortable looking for houses and the f lip side, owners getting vaccinated and being more comfortable with strangers in their house.

WOOFH is also making for much less weekly commuting time.

As a result, buyers who might have been daunted by a 10 – 15hour weekly commute, may find 4 – 6-hours weekly commuting very doable.

Another factor driving our peak sales months in June and July could be expiring 12-month leases that were signed last spring and summer at the height of Covid fear. We also had a huge number of su m mer renta ls in 2020, many of which were extended as tenants didn’t want to go back for the accurately predicted fall and winter infection surge as people spent more time indoors. As these leases expired, many tenants decided that Greenwich was the place for them to buy.

Contracts, Inventor y, and Transactions all dropping and for the same reason Tra nsac t ions, wh ich a re contracts plus sales, had been trending up for the first half of the year, and then took a sharp jump in the first week in May. Our weekly average in 2021 is 28 transactions per week, but in the first week in May we jumped to 57 transactions followed by 54 transactions the next week.

These 111 transactions represent 13.3% of our 832 sales YTD and happened in just those two weeks.

Personally, I’ve been calling that period The Frenzy as it was continual showings, contract negotiations and working with inspectors, appraiser, bankers and attorneys to get deals done.

During the Frenzy, we actually saw listings tick up a little bit as April and May were when we saw our most new listings. This is unusual as we normally get lots of new inventory in February and March. This year, many listings were delayed, partly Covid and partly weather related. We also saw owners who had rented their houses to folks getting out of NYC, listing their houses after the oneyear lease was up.

The last few weeks have not been good for new listings with a much smaller number of houses coming on than we normally see in our fall market, which starts right after Labor Day. Post Labor Day we got just above 20 listings per week, but with an equal number of houses going to contract, the best we could do was to keep inventory flat.

The problem is that th is st a bi l i z at ion is at ver y low numbers. Just before Labor Day we reached an all-time low in inventory with only 260 listings.

Last year in a hot market, we had 477 listings at the beginning of October 2020 and in October 2019 we had 622 listings or 140% more choices for buyers in 2019. Once again when comparing numbers, you have to be careful of the base.

We weren’t having a great market in 2019, a more average number would 550 listings for the fall market, but any way you look at it our listings are way down in 2021’s fall market.

T he low nu m b er of new listings leads to a dropping level of inventory, which leads to reduced sales and that is what we are seeing now. September 2 021 sa les was a ver y good month historically, but well down from the all-time high in

July of this year. If we had had more inventory, we would have had more sales, the buyers are out there.

Our low inventory and high demand make for some incredibly low months of supply. We have less than 3 months of supply from $600,000 all the way up to $3 million dollars indicating a very tight market, since anything below 6 months of supply is considered a seller’s market. Even more incredible is that we have less than 6 months of supply all the way up to $10 million. These are price ranges that used to be measured in years of supply. Our market continues to be a very hot market, just not as hot as during the Frenzy.

In Greenwich, the heart of the market is from $1 – 4 million and that’s where you see 64% of our sales, 66% of our contracts, but only 52% of our inventory. This market has been strong all year,

with the strongest market being from $1 – 1.5 million. I put a house on at $1.3 million in July and we got 6 offers in 3 days, 5 of which were over list price.

We are also seeing quick sales in all of our price ranges. I had a client that was looking at a house that came on around $2.5 million last Thursday. My clients couldn’t get out to see it until Sunday, when an open house was scheduled. Unfortunately, by Sunday it was gone with multiple bids and a canceled open house.

The other price range that has done incredibly well this year, particularly, if you look back several years, is our over $5 million dollar market. We have had 128 sale this year, up from 67 sales last year and way up from only 35 sales over $5 million in the first nine months of 2019. Over $5 million, sales have increased 91% over last year and increased by 265% in 2 years.

Our months of supply for our high-end price ranges have also dropped drastically from 2019, when we had 29 months of supply from $5 – 6.5 million and now have an incredibly low 4.7 months of supply. From $6.5 – 10 million we have gone from 34.1 months of supply in 2019 to 5.6 months of supply in 2021. Greenwich is seen as a good place to invest at the high-end.

The 4th Quarter and Inventory The key to sales in the fourth quarter is clearly new inventory.

Out of the 267 listings that we have on the market, 61 or 23% have been on for last than 30 days.

The median days on market is 106 days. Only 67 listing or 25% have been on for more than 6 months, the old standard for when a listing was considered stale. On the flip side, 167 listings that have been on for more than 6 months have gone to contract or been sold. So being on for awhile doesn’t mean the

property won’t sell if the buyer and seller are reasonable.

The bottom line is that three quarters of our inventory is not old, i.e., been on the market for more than 180 days. Of that “old” inventory, more has been sold than is remaining on the market.

However, you cut it, our inventory is selling. For the last 6 weeks inventory has stabilized at record low levels of around 265 listings, but it is holding stable, so we are getting listings on at the same rate that they are selling.

The question is how long can this keep up? Stay tuned. We may have a fourth quarter like no one has seen before.

Mark Pruner has recently joined hi s brother, Ru ss , at Compa ss real estate at 200 Greenwich Avenue. He can be reached at his new email address mark.pruner@compass.com or by phone at 203-969-7900.

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Secluded in a captivating landscape, this 18± acre estate encompasses 2 lots with established gardens, chestnut, beech and cryptomeria trees, a fruit tree orchard, herb, vegetable and flower gardens as well as beehives. Also on the grounds are a clay tennis court, greenhouse, 4-stall stable with a 3-bedroom apartment as well as a separate 2-bedroom guest cottage. Immersed in the heart of mid-country, “Northway” is both a landmark treasure as well as a rare and important offering.

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GREENWICH LIBRARIES: greenwichlibrary.org Friday, Oct. 8 9 a.m.

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime.

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

Senior Chinese Book Discussion Group. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m.

Friends Friday Films: “ In Balanchine’s Classroom.” Berkley Theater.

Saturday, Oct. 9 11 a.m.

Drop In Computer. Lab Learning Lab. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 1 p.m.

Cloak and Dagger Book Club: The Truants by Kate Weinberg. Online.

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Baby Lapsit Storytime. Children’s Constellation Room.

203-622-7940. children@ greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Spanish Storytime at Cos Cob Library. 203-6226883.

11 a.m.

Byram Shubert Library: Outdoor Storytime with Patty: Farm Animals. In front of the Library. Ages 2 & up. 203-531-

0426.

1 p.m.

Friends Book Group: “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride.

2nd Floor Meeting Room. friends@greenwichlibrary.org 1 p.m.

SCORE: Video Engagement Tactics That Work. 203-6227924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 2 p.m.

OHP Interviewer Training. 2nd Flr Meeting Room. 203-6227945. ohistory@greenwichlibrary.org 4 p.m.

Book Wizards Book Club.

Grades 4-6.

5 p.m.

New Yorker Stories Discussion Group. Online. 203-622-6883.

7 p.m.

Glow in the Dark 3D Printed Keychains. Online. 203-6227979. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org Wednesday, Oct. 13 10 a.m.

Career Coach: Microsoft PowerPoint Beginner. Online.

203-625-6560. csherman@ greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m.

Storytime in the Courtyard.

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

Baby Lapsit. Cos Cob Library Community Room. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 1 p.m.

Investment Basics III: Research Tools. Online. 203-6227924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 3 p.m.

Online Afternoon Story/Craft.

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

Thursday, Oct. 14 10 a.m.

Career Coach:

Microsoft PowerPoint Beginner. Online. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary. org 11:30 a.m.

Qi Gong. Online. 203-531-0426.

1 p.m.

SCORE: Generating Sales Opportunities via Text Message Marketing. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 5 p.m.

Proust Group. Online. 203622-6883.

7 p.m.

Friends Night Out with The Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Berkley Theater. kcihi@greenwichlibrary.org Friday, Oct. 15 9 a.m.

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime.

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

Outdoor World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library.

203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m.

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

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

Spaghetti and Meatballs Cooking Demo with Angela. Online.

203-531-0426.

11 a.m.

Drop In Computer. Lab Learning Lab. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org Saturday, Oct. 17 4 p.m.

Musicians from Marlboro Concert. Berkley Theater.

GREENWICH HOSPITAL: greenwichhospital.org/ events 888-305-9253 Monday, Oct. 11 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Hip Replacement Education.

Tuesday, Oct. 12 1:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group.

6 p.m.

Webinar: Where to Find: Hospital Prep Suggestions.

Wednesday, Oct. 13 5 p.m.

Webinar: Stroke Education Support Group.

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

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

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

Food Drive at St. Paul’s Epis-

copal Church parking lot, 200 Riverside Ave. TAG: ridetag.org Friday, Oct. 8 6 p.m.

Drive In Movie Night: Hocus Pocus. 13 Riverside Ave. $20/Car. Food & ice cream truck on site.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: greenwichhistory.org Saturday, Oct. 9 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tavern Garden Market – featuring all things “Home” – from food and flowers to specially curated items. 47 Strickland Rd. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fall Family Festival. 47 Strickland Rd. $5-$60. 203-8696899. cpandolfino@greenwichhistory.og LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GREENWICH: lwvgreenwich.org Tuesday, Oct. 12 7 p.m.

Candidate Debate: First Selectman Candidates: Fred Camillo (R) & William (Bill) Kelly (D), 7-8pm; Selectman Candidates: Lauren Rabin (R) & Janet Stone McGuigan (D), 8-8: 30pm. Via Zoom. Register.

BRUCE MUSEUM: brucemuseum.org Saturday, Oct. 9 & Sunday, Oct. 10 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

40th Annual Outdoor Arts Festival. 1 Museum Dr. Advanced reservations are preferred.

Admission is on a “Pay as You Wish” basis, with a suggested donation of $10 per adult.

Sunday, Oct. 10 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Family Gallery Tours. 1 Museum Dr. Best for ages 6-10. Free with admission. No reservations required.

Wednesday, Oct. 13 6 p.m.

Finding Our Way Artist Lecture with The Bruce Museum and The Greenwich Arts Council. In-person at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave., or Virtual Webinar via Zoom. RSVP. CHAMBER PLAYERS: chamberplayersofthegso. com Sunday, Oct. 10 4 p.m.

The Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony open their 50th Anniversary season with “Romantic Allusions.”

Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd. $30 adult, $5 student. 203637-4725. chamberplayers@ outlook.com Monday, Oct. 11 7:30 p.m.

“Romantic Allusions.”

Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. $30 adult, $5 student. 203-637-4725. cham-

berplayers@outlook.com ST. LAWRENCE SOCIETY stlawrencesociety.com Monday, Oct. 11 9 a.m.

The 34th Annual Columbus Day Celebration: Flag Raising at Greenwich Town Hall, followed by a light breakfast at St. Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. 203-6189036.

CT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE connecticutceramicsc.org Monday, Oct. 11 2 p.m.

Lecture: “China, Korea and Japan: Separate but Overlapping Ceramic Traditions​” with Robert Mowry. Via Zoom. Free.

Register. connecticutceramicscircle@gmail.com YWCA GREENWICH: ywcagreenwich.org Tuesday, Oct. 13 7 p.m.

‘In Their Shoes’. Free & open to the public. Registration required. ywcagrn.org/intheirshoes PERROT LIBRARY: perrotlibrary.org/events Wednesday, Oct. 13 7 p.m.

Virtual Book Discussion: “The Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” with with Anastasia Mills Healy. Via Zoom. Free.

Register.

BOTANICAL CENTER: greenwichbotanicalcenter. org Sunday, Oct. 10 4 p.m.

Rockin the Garden Outdoor Concert Series: Merlin. GBC, 130 Bible St. $15.

Tuesday, Oct. 12 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 13 9:45 a.m.

Namaste Nature - Experience Mindfulness Among Nature’s Beauty - Flow Vinyasa class.

GBC, 130 Bible St. $25.

Thursday, Oct. 14 6:30 p.m.

Twilight in the Garden honoring Kim & John Conte.

203-869-9242. JoyP@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org Through Saturday, Oct. 30 Leonora Meyerhoff: “Of Clover & Noon: Encaustic Works.” GBC, 130 Bible St. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: afgreenwich.org Friday, Oct. 8 10 a.m.

‘Café Franco-Américain’ Conversation in English and French. RSVP for Zoom link. sbenthal@aol.com Tuesday, Oct. 12 7 p.m.

Apéro Amis. RSVP for Zoom link. Gail.covney@gmail.com Wednesday, Oct. 13 10 a.m.

Café Créme Conversation.

RSVP for Zoom link. vponslet@aol.com 5 p.m.

‘Worldwide Wednesdays’ join in for lively discussions on French films. Open to all.

RSVP for a Zoom link. Thursday, Aug. 12 5 p.m. Proust Group Fereshteh Priou. RSVP for Zoom link. Fereshp@ yahoo.com Thursday, Oct. 14

5 p.m.

Proust Group Fereshteh Priou. RSVP for Zoom link.

Fereshp@yahoo.com Through Thursday, Oct. 21 Festival Scope: Fêtes de Septembre - Wallonie Bruxelles. Films will be available free of charge. festivalscope.com ART SOCIETY: greenwichartsociety.org Thursday, Oct. 14 5 p.m.

Figure Drawing – beginner & intermediate. In the Studio, 299 Greenwich Ave. Register.

203-629-1533.

GREENWICH TREE CONSERVANCY: greenwichtreeconservancy. org Friday, Oct. 15 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

OGS: greenwichschools.org/oldgreenwich-school Saturday, Oct. 16 11 a.m.

Old Greenwich School PTA’s 51st annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser - games, food, live entertainment, crafts & more.

285 Sound Beach Ave. GREENWICH GREEN & CLEAN: greenwichgreenandclean. org Saturday, Oct. 16 TBA Daffodil Planting Day. Binnen Park, Hillside Annex. 203-5310006. info@greenwichgreenandclean.org COMMUNITY CONCERTS OF GREENWICH: community-concerts-of-greenwich.square. site Saturday, Oct. 16 7 p.m.

Richard Wyton, flutist and the Hanoverian Ensemble perform music by Handel, Haydn, Stanley and Telemann. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave. General, $25; students, $10. 203-869-6600. ecfitts@gmail.com ABILIS abilis.us Sunday, Oct. 17 9 a.m.

Walk/Run for Abilis. Tod’s Point. In-person or virtually.

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

GREENWICH ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION: greenwichalliance.org Through Wednesday, Oct. 20 Children’s Book Drive for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich: Please drop new and gently used children’s (up to middle school) books in the collection bins located at the Greenwich, Perrot and Cos Cob libraries.

The books will be distributed to kids at the BGCG. BCA breastcanceralliance.org/ events Through Sunday, Oct. 31

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Calendar of Events

New for fall

Equestrian-inspired fashion always seems to remain in the realm of acceptable mainstream couture. The look is considered a classic.

But when it comes to true equestrian apparel—the stuff we wear to the barn and in the show-ring—styles come and go. One thing you can bank on remaining in-style however, is our selection of Equestrian themed styles. You need not be a total horse fanatic to appreciate a little tasteful equestrian flair here and there, and each hand-crafted slipper can be worn whether it be a night on the town or a day at the stables! Now available in-store and online!

‘Go For Pink!’ - Shop, dine and celebrate with a series of events marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support BCA. info@breastcanceralliance.org ROTARY CLUB: greenwichrotary.org Wednesday, Oct. 13 6:30 p.m.

Weekly Wednesday lunch meeting. Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Rd. Full Dinner, wine on table, cash bar: $68/person. RSVP to Sally Parris: sally.parris@cbmoves.com TAI CHI: experiencetaichi.org Tuesday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. & Thursday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

(No dogs allowed). info@oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com FARMER’S MARKET: greenwichfarmersmarketct. com Saturdays, through Nov. 19 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. ARCH STREET: archstreet.org Virtual Yoga Takeover. 7th12th Grade. Every Tue. & Thu., 4-5pm Free. Online.

Open Studio. 7th-12th Grade.

Wednesday, by Appointment Only. Free.

NAMI SOUTHWEST CT: namisouthwestct.org/online-support Tuesday, Oct. 12 6:30 p.m.

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

(1st Tue of the month). Free.

Register in advance.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: RedCrossBlood.org Friday, Oct. 8 7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 9 Sunday, Oct. 10 7 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

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

Monday, Oct. 11 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 12 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford.

Friday, Oct. 15 7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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

TOWN MEETINGS: greenwichct.gov/calendar Friday, Oct. 8 8:30 a.m.

BET Audit Committee Meeting.

Town Hall - Gisborne Room.

Tuesday, Oct. 12 1 p.m.

BET Budget Committee Meeting. Town Hall - Meeting Room.

1 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing. Via Zoom.

7 p.m.

First Selectman’s Youth Commission Board Meeting. Via Zoom.

Wednesday, Oct. 13 8:30 a.m.

BET HR Committee Meeting.

Town Hall - Cone Room.

10 a.m.

Board of Selectmen Meeting.

10 a.m.

Rink User Committee for Design and Planning Meeting.

Town Hall - Parks & Rec Conference Room.

3 p.m.

BET Law Committee Meeting.

Town Hall - Law Dept. Conference Room.

5 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. Via Zoom.

7 p.m.

Historic District Commission Regular Meeting.

Thursday, Oct. 14 8:30 a.m.

OPEB Trust Board Meeting.

10 a.m.

BET Investment Advisory Committee Meeting.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS: Tuesday, Oct. 12 12:30 p.m.

Greenwich United Way Annual Golf Tournament. Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd. bit.ly/3kHINcj Thursday, Oct. 14 7 p.m.

Annual Fall Fundraiser PowerHer: Freedom, Independence and Future. Harvest Time Church of Greenwich. app. mobilecause.com/e/P5qUDQ?vid=lq5jv Saturday, Oct. 16 Postponed: Pathways 40th Anniversary Ruby Gals.

Pathways 40th Anniversary Ruby Gals Online Auction.

6:30 p.m.

The Greenwich Policeman’s Ball. Riverside Yacht Club. gpdscholarshipfund.org/policemans-ball Sunday, Oct. 17 9 a.m.

Walk/Run for Abilis. Tod’s Point. In-person or virtually.

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

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

by Richards. 203-861-0014. info@breastcanceralliance.org. breastcanceralliance.org Friday, Oct. 22 6:30 p.m.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center Harvestfest. The Shorehaven Golf Club, 14 Canfield Ave.,

Norwalk. dvccct.org/harvest-fest-2021-2 Saturday, Oct. 23 6:30 p.m.

The Bedford Playhouse Gala: “Splendor on the Grass: Hollywood on the Green.”

Bedford Village Green. 914-2346704 x110. robertpanzera@ bedfordplayhouse.org 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 Saturday, Oct. 30 7 p.m.

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

ICC Gala Benefit: “A Celebration of Light.” Hilton Stamford Hotel, 1 Stamford Pl, Stamford. iccgreenwich.org/ gala OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE: bedfordplayhouse.org Thursday, Oct. 14 7 p.m.

Let’s Talk “Each and Every Day” Screening and Q&A with Sheila Nevins.

Friday, Oct. 15 6:30 p.m.

Drive-In Movie: “Ghostbusters.” John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St, Katonah, NY. Rain date Saturday, Oct. 16.

BEDFORD RIDING LANES: bedfordridinglanes.org Sunday, Oct. 10 9:15 a.m.

Second Sundays: Doggie Trail Walk. Location will be sent to all registrants before the event. 1 dog/person.

Friday, Oct. 15 10 a.m.

Yoga & Trail Run. Location will be disclosed to registered guests. Members, $20; non-members, $25.

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OBITUARIES Lucy DeLuca Lucy DeLuca, 92, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29.

She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Thomas and Anna Bascetta on Dec. 13, 1928 in Port Chester, NY. Lucy was predeceased by her husband John, her son John, 7 sisters and 1 brother.

She is survived by daughter Ann Means, son Charles DeLuca and Lori McMillan. Lucy is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Visitation was held on Friday, Oct. 1 at Castiglione Funeral Home, Greenwich. Funeral Mass was on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Sacred Heart Church, Greenwich. Burial will be private.

L au r e n c e a n d M i c h e l l e A l l e n , his sister, Lauren A llen, and is predeceased by his twin brother, Bradley. Tyler loved his many aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the US. Ca l l i n g hou r s we r e held on Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Leo Gallagher Funeral Home, Greenw ich. A funeral will be held from 12:30 to 2pm on Friday, Oct. 8 at the Second Congregational Church, 130 East Putnam Ave, Greenwich.

For f lowers, please send to the Leo Gallagher Funeral Home. If you are inclined to support addictionrelated research, you may donate to the Allen Research Endowment, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 400, Greenwich, CT. www.allenrsch.org.

Robert Deyber

W. Tyler Allen

W. Tyler Allen, 27, born on Feb. 23, 1994, passed suddenly on Sept.

28. Tyler resided in Greenw ich with his family for 21 years. He was accomplished beyond his years.

Tyler served as Chief Investment Officer of Summit Equity Partners based in Greenwich, which focused on Event Driven Strategies utilizing trading algorithms he developed.

Tyler worked on Wall Street before founding Summit, and graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a BS in Finance.

With an early focus on stock investment strategies, in 2010, Tyler and friends won the SIFMA Stock Market Game while a 10th grader at Greenw ich High School. The annual game was typically reserved for s e n ior s at t he pr iv ate a nd public schools in Greenwich. As an indication of his future charity, Tyler donated his $1,500 cash prize to the Second Congregational Church, which enabled the pastor to joyfully chastise other members at service who donated less than 14-yearold Tyler t hat ye a r. Re ga rd i ng com mu n it y ser v ice , Tyler was generous and quick to take action.

With his family, he helped startup the Allen Research Endowment, a non-prof it organization, whose focus is developing new medical technologies to treat addiction, including non-opioid pain management solutions, in memory of his twin brother, Bradley.

Re ga rd i ng re cre at ion, Tyler enjoyed traveling throughout the world with friends and family. He often remarked about the strong work ethic of people in emerging countries. Some of his favorite countries were Thailand, Vietnam and Turkey. In the United States, Tyler enjoyed quiet walks on the beaches in Southampton, NY, visiting vineyards in Napa, CA where he and his family bought grapes to make their own wines and Cape Cod, MA. For hunting, Tyler co-founded an upland bird hunting club and enjoyed taking friends to Millbrook, NY to hunt ring-necked pheasant, quail and ducks. Tyler enjoyed advising friends that once a pheasant jumps up from the brush, it could fly at 50 mph in seconds due to its long tail to stabilize f light. Therefore, you needed to be a quick shot or the bird would be out of range. One of Tyler's favorite meals was the famous roast duck with orange sauce at the former Four Seasons restaurant in New York. For sport fishing, Tyler enjoyed f ly f ishing in upstate New York streams typically catching chinook and coho salmon or steelhead and brown trout. In Montauk, Tyler enjoyed fishing for striped bass. One of his favorite meals was serving bass several ways at the same dinner such as grilled, seared and sautéed.

Tyler is survived by his parents

Robert Donald "Bob" Deyber, Jr., 66, led a storied life from the moment he was born on Aug. 13, 1955 in Greenwich until the day he died on Sept. 20 in Roxbury.

A visual raconteur, Bob was a storyteller with a paintbrush, his mind's eye planted deep within his subconscious, best known for his unique, visual interpretations of English sayings, idioms, euphemisms, cliches and Figures of Sp e e ch . It i s t he u nde c ide d tone between sincerity and irony that makes his visual vocabulary distinctly A Language All His Own, from literal translations of fanciful sayings to kitschy depictions of everyday terminology, showing off both his cultured brilliance and wicked sense of humor.

Bob is predeceased by his father Robert Donald Deyber, Sr. from Greenwich, CT. and his mother, Janice Miller Deyber from Superior, WI. He is survived by his husband, Robert Edward Graham; his sisters, Robbin Deyber Saul and Margot Deyber Wright; and brother, John Joseph Deyber; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew and Neil Saul, Logan and Caroly n Wrig ht and Jonathan and Acadia Deyber. He is also survived by his in-laws, Peter and Connie Graham; his brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Dina Graham; and their children, Abby, Tyler, Katie; and Dina's sister, Dawn Petrucci.

Bob attended St. Mary Parochial School in Greenwich; Bishop Verot High School in Ft. Myers, FL; St. Mary High School in Greenwich; as well as University of Connecticut and New England College.

The adventurous life of Bob began in the travel industry working for International Weekends, Trans National Travel, Al Nippon Airways and finally America West. He resided in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Perugia and Milan, Italy before his focus was redirected towards his artistic endeavors in the early 2000's beginning in Atlanta, GA. Bob's talents and recognition as an internationally-collected, contemporary painter solidif ied quickly before moving to Litchfield County. For the past fifteen years, his work has been, and still is, represented worldwide and published by Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts and Martin Lawrence Galleries.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bob's life on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 12 to 5pm at the Spring Hill Vineyard, 292 Bee Brook Rd, New Preston, CT. In lieu of f lowers, the family requests donations be made to "The Robert Deyber Foundation, Inc." PO Box 1547, Litchfield, CT 06759.

The Robert Deyber Foundation Inc. was established to support multiple charities that embody the causes that Bob was passionate about, including Veterans, Animal Welfare and the Visual Arts.

Neil & Elizabeth Thompson

Friday, Oct. 15 at 11 am.

Constance Konatsotis

Neil P. Thompson: 10 October, 1938 – 2 September. Elizabeth A. Thompson: 19 December, 1942 – 20 September.

Neil and Liz Thompson both died peacefully in Williamsburg, Va. They raised their family in Riverside, where they lived for 32 years. In 2005, Liz and Neil moved to Williamsburg, Va. to enjoy their retirement.

T hey a r e su r v ive d by t hei r children Martin, Joanna and Douglas; daughter-in-law Caitlin; and eight grandchildren they loved dearly.

A celebration of their lives will take place at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church in Williamsburg on Friday, Constance Mary Konatsotis (née Nov. 12 at 1 and will be available to Kohnle), a resident of The Villages, stream online.

FL for over 20 years, formerly of Norwalk and Queens, NY, passed Samuel Meek, III away peacefully on Sept. 12. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Connie was born on Dec. 9, 1942, in Ayers, MA. She was the daughter of t he late Wa lte r a nd G rac e Kohnle. She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas Konatsotis.

Connie graduated from Hunter College High School in New York City and from Drexel University in Philadelphia with a BA Degree in Retail Management and Merchandising. Her passion for Fashion and Design remained a constant in her life, in addition to her love of Science, the Arts and Samuel Williams Meek III of the NY Mets.

Wilmington, NC passed away Sept.

A f ter g raduation, Connie 16 with his beloved family by his a nd Nick ma r r ied a nd moved side after a vacation with his sons to Norwalk where they raised in Sun Valley. their family and created a happy Sam was born in NYC on April and active life together. Connie 11, 1955. He was son to Joanne was a full-time working mother, Marston and Samuel Williams entrepreneurially spirited, and Meek Jr. He is survived by Dana had a long career in the financial Winters, his life partner of twentyservices industry. She also coone years, his children: Sam IV owned multiple restaurants and a and Sam's wife Kristin of Marshal, very successful catering company Va., Alex and his wife, Tara, of Mill with her husband. Connie and Nick Valley, Calif., and Hunter, of Lolo, were avid boaters for much of their Montana, as well as their mother, lives and loved spending time on Meg Holgate, and grandchildren: the Long Island Sound.

Oliver, Ansely, Pippa, and a baby Connie had many talents and girl on the way. loved to sew, create ceramics, In addition, Sam is survived entertain family and friends, and by his three sisters, Nina Meek, cook. She enjoyed playing a weekly D o r o t h y P o r t e r, a n d F l e u r i game of mahjong with her friends Macinty re and his nieces and and was always up for a healthy nephews. Growing up Sam lived in political debate. In retirement, Bedford, NY, and then Greenwich, Connie was very active in many where he attended Greenwich clubs in The Villages including; the Country Day, Eaglebrook School Genealogy Club, Celtic Club, NY a nd B erk sh i r e S cho ol, Stowe Club, Drexel University Alumnae, Mountain School and went on to and the American Association undergraduate at Rollins College. of University Women (A AUW) Sam began his career in which was very dear to her, as it financial advertising at Doremus promotes Equality, Empowerment & Company followed by Paine and Opportunities for Girls and Webber, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Women to further their education Searle & Company, Morgan Stanley, and careers.

Allen Company, Source Capital Her memory will remain in Group and recently joined SCM her hearts of her children, Erica Capital where he continued his Klair (Todd) of Cos Cob; James investment banking practice.

Konatsotis (Gail) of Wilton, and Rooted in nature, sports, family, Nicole Konatsotis of Dallas, TX and social gatherings, Sam loved a nd her t h ree g ra ndch i ld ren, shooting, riding, sailing the shores Brooke and Bryce Klair and Jayne of New England, skiing in Sun Konatsotis.

Valley, f ly fishing and rafting the A Celebration of Life will be held Idaho rivers. He also enjoyed surf at a future date. In lieu of flowers, casting in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, please consider donating to The and canoeing in Mastigouche Fish Connie Konatsotis Scholarship and Game club, Quebec. He was a Fund. To honor Connie's memory skilled racquet player. a nd he r le g a c y of pr omot i n g Dana and Sam relished time on Gender Equality and Education their boat navigating the waterways of Wom e n , t h e f a m i ly wou ld of Wilmington with friends and like to provide camp and college family. scholarships to young girls who are Sam was a mem ber of The interested in pursuing a career in Brook Club and The Pilgrims of STEAM. Please consider donating the United States. He deeply loved to: bold.org/scholarships/conniehis parents, grandparents, and konatsotis-scholarship/ cherished spending time with his three sons.

Frances Monick The Meek family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Luke's Hospital in Boise, Idaho who stood by our family th roug h h is f ina l days. Their compassion and guidance truly helped our family and above all Sam up until his last breath.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Luke's Hospital in Sam's name: stlukesonline.org/about-stlukes/donate-or-volunteer/makean-online-donation, or alternately to your favorite charity, in his name.

A celebration of life will be at Christ Church, Greenwich on

Frances Mary Monick, 93, of Ya r mouthpor t, Mass., fou nd eternal peace on Aug. 16, with her family by her side. She was born to Annunziato Marino and Frances Ca la bro Ma r i no i n Gre enw ich.

She attended Greenwich schools, married in 1949 to Dominick Monick of Greenwich, and together they had six children.

Frances worked at Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Hospital, and was a volunteer at Stamford Rehabilitation Center, where she helped children with health defects.

After moving to Woodstock, CT she worked at Day Kimball Hospital as a medical unit secretary. She was an active member of the Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. Fran received a degree from the Norwich Diocese in Confraternity of Christian Doctrine to teach religion to high school students, and a degree from Mary Reed Newland. She became an Associate of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, of which she was very proud and honored. In 2000, Fran retired to Cape Cod, Ma, enjoying the scenery, ocean, family and friends.

She was an active member of Our Lady of the Cape Church in Brewster, Mass. She became a Eucharistic Minister at Cape Cod Hospital, and volunteered much of her time to Hospice and St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Fran was predeceased by her son, Robert, and sister Katherine Monick. She is survived by her five children, Bruce Monick, Barbara Monick, John Monick, Elizabeth Monick, Maria Monick Barall, and her grandchildren Joshua, Samantha, And Magen Monick, whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her siblings, Dominick Marino, Sr. Anna Marino, John Marino {Antina}, Dr. A. Michael Marino {Faye}, Peter Marino {Marion}, sister-in-law Joan Monick, and many special nieces and nephews. Fran was a special person, and will be missed by all.

The family wishes to thank the VNA and Hospice of Cape Cod for their support, and a special thanks to Marion and Peter Marino for the many home cooked meals, care, and comfort they showed our Mom everyday in the last few months of her life.

A m e mor i a l m a s s w a s h e ld on Oct. 7 at St. Mar y's Church, Greenwich.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Retirement Fund of Daughters of the Holy Spirit, PO Box 497 Putnam Ct 06260, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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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 Caroll@ GreenwichSentinel.com if you would like them published here.

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9/11 & ST 103

By Ted Pardoe It was a beautif ul early autum n morning. I had butterflies churning in my stomach. I was going back to school! It had been decades since I had been in an academic classroom to study any kind of topic. Sure, in my twenty years of work on Wall Street I had participated in a wide range of seminars and other learning situations yet these were not in pursuit of a specific degree. This morning I was heading to Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York to begin studies for a Master of Divinity degree. I had left Wall Street in the late 1990’s and worked for several years at the Interfaith Center of New York. Now it was time to deepen my u ndersta nd ing of the Ch r istia n tradition into which I had been born after encountering the rich diversity of religions in and around New York City in my work with the Interfaith Center of New York.

I took the cross-town bus from my east side mid-town home to the Broadway local subway and headed up the west side to the 116th Street station. My first class was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. It was

Systematic Theology 103 (ST 103). The professor teaching the class would be Dr. James Cone the founder of Black liberation theology. The person greeting arriving seminarians at the 120th Street entrance to the seminary seemed preoccupied trying to listen to a radio on his desk. He pointed me toward the classroom where ST 103 would meet.

There was a low-key buzz in the classroom. I overheard questions about an airplane accident of some sort. Dr. Cone stepped to the lectern. Something was not right. He announced that the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center had been struck by separate airplanes.

The 9/11 class at Union Theological Seminary was born in that moment.

Everyone was overwhelmed and sat in stunned silence.

Dr. Cone invited prayers concerning the traumatic news that was unfolding around us and it turned out to be a blessed spiritual response that helped many of us along. Most of my fellow seminarians would be residing at Union. There was a group of us who would be commuting to and from Union in the coming days and months from New York City and the

9/11 & ST (Systematic Theology) 103 are remarkable milestones in my faith and civic journey. surrounding suburbs. News of subway and bus shut downs arrived and we began to share our concerns about getting home to families and friends in our various neighborhoods.

It was surreal that this horrible attack was taking place on such a pretty day.

We could not see the smoke from Ground Zero at our location on Morningside Heights. As I walked toward home it was as I crossed the north end of Central Park on 110th Street that I first saw the dark dark smoke billowing into the sky from Lower Manhattan. I also watched the military jets crisscrossing through the sky seemingly in all directions. At least having a mobile phone allowed me to speak with my wife and learn that our four children

and their school communities were safe at the moment.

As I proceeded back toward midtown I was amazed at the huge crowds of people walking right up the east side avenues to get across the various bridge crossings to the other boroughs to make their ways home. ST 103 would wait for a couple of days as we all sought to grasp what was happening to our city, country and the world. However learning through theology about our whole human persons responding to the gospel of Jesus Christ, a response including will, emotions and belief would become a vital experience in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.

9/11 changed the world and continues to do so as we live into the 20th

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Join Music Ministries for their choir rehearsals - contact Music Director, Dr. Liya Petrides at music.director@ stc-sta.org with questions. Support Circle Meeting: Targeted Networking: Reaching the Person Who Might Hire You Thursday, Oct. 14, 7pm.

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.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org

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

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

Public Mass: Sunday: 9 & 10:30am, 12:15 & 5:15pm. Saturday Vigils: 4 & 6:30pm (Spanish Mass). Daily: MonFri, 12:05pm. Confessions: Sat, 2:453:45pm (Alcove to left of Altar). Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): classes begin Oct. 12, 7-8pm, in the Parish Center Library.

Worship: In-Person & Virtual: Sundays, 10am. Live-streaming on YouTube and Facebook, and broadcast on WGCH (1490 AM). Connect during the week: Friday: Friday Email Blast (sign up by calling the church office); Church school before worship most Sundays, 9am for preschoolers through grade 6. Online programming available via Zoom. A joyful community diverse in spiritual backgrounds and beliefs. New Members Class #1: Oct. 10, 11:15am, in the Lounge & via Zoom.

anniversary of the events of that day.

I am thankful that I had worked at the Interfaith Center of New York before seeking a Master of Divinity degree. It allowed me to engage with people in Muslim communities around the city before Islamic terrorists wreaked their deadly havoc on us. I knew what sort of good citizens and people of faith our Muslim brothers and sisters already were in numerous ways. Indeed the Interfaith Center of New York of fered a press conference with Muslim, Jewish and Christians leaders within several days of the terrorist attacks to invite all people to pray together about what had taken place and to understand our shared experiences in the face of such horrible acts.

9/ 1 1 & S T 1 0 3 a r e r e m a r k a b l e milestones in my faith and civic journey.

May we all seek to better understand how much we share in common so that are better able to confront the challenges we face.

Rev. Ted is the Rector at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in the backcountry. In addition to his MDiv from Union Theological Seminary he received an STM from General Theological Seminary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confessions: Sat, 3:20-3:50pm. Prayer Group: Wed, 5:15pm, in the Chapel, 38 Gold St, all are welcome. Volunteers needed for the following Ministries: Money Counters, Religious Education Teachers and Assistants, Prayer Shawl, Hospitality, contact the Rectory at 203531-8730. The 2022 Mass Book opens on Oct. 18 for Masses, Altar Flowers and Altar Bread and Wine requests. Holy Child Open House: Oct. 16, 10am-1pm, 2225 Westchester Avenue, Rye, NY, register, 914-967-5622, Holychildrye. org/admission.

St. Catherine of Siena & St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-6373661 www.stc-sta.org * All Masses at St. Catherine of Siena Church only are livestreamed.

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

Sat (Specific dates confirmed in bulletin): Confessions, 3-4pm, St. Catherine’s Church; Vigil Mass, 5pm, St. Catherine’s Church (livestreamed).

Sun: Mass, 7:30am, St. Catherine’s Church (livestream); Mass, 8:30am, St. Agne’s Church; Family Mass, 9am, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed); Mass, 10am, St. Agne’s Church; Traditional Mass, 10:30am, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed); Teen Mass, 5pm, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed). Language Masses: St. Catherine’s Chapel: Korean Mass (every Sun), 9am. French Mass (2nd Sun of the month), Italian Mass (3rd Sun of the month), Spanish Mass (4th Sun of the month [not in September]), 11am. Ongoing: Food & Essentials Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor (there will be a car or SUV with an open trunk in the parking lot across from St. Catherine’s church on Tuesdays, 9-11am for 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

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Mass: Mon-Fri: 7 & 9am. Sun: 7:30, 8:30, 9:45am (Family Mass), 12 & 5pm. Wed: Adoration: 9:30am-8pm; Confession: 9:30-11am & 6:30-8pm. Sat: 9am & 5pm (Vigil Mass); Confession: 4:15-4:45pm.

A volunteer is needed to care for the plants and flowers inside the church: 203-869-5421.

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

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

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

Mass Intentions: consult the bulletin for time.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Pl; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/ greenwich Sunday and Wednesday services via live tele-conference: 203-680-9095, code is 520520*. “Christian Science - a clearer view of you” with Lyle Young, Christian Science teacher and healer from Ottawa, Ontario: Oct. 14, 7:30pm, in the Church, free child care.

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

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd; 203-869-1091 roundhillcommunitychurch.org Weekly Sunday Worship services inperson at 10am or online anytime; preregistration via the website is required to attend in-person services. Children’s Worship for grades K-5 will resume on Sunday, Sept. 19. Pre-registration to attend Children’s Ministries is required

CONGREGATIONAL

North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd; 203-869-7763 www.northgreenwichchurch.org Online Worship Service: Sun, 10:30am, via Zoom (email Rev. Halac at Pastor@ northgreenwichchurch.org or call the church).

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

EPISCOPAL Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd; 203-861-2432 www.churchoftheadvent.org Service: Sun, 9am, Holy Eucharist.

Sunday School during academic year.

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org Worship: Sun: Eucharist, 8am (in-person); 10am (in-person & livestream/ondemand); Choral Evensong (in-person & livestream/on-demand), 5pm; Compline, 8pm (livestream/on-demand).

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

“Something Different” Summer Outdoor Worship: Sundays through August, behind the Tomes-Higgins House (rain location: Parish Hall), bring a chair or blanket. Volunteers needed for Domus’ Work & Learn Program in Stamford. Fire and Wine Women’s Gathering: Thursdays, 7-8pm, Sept.

23-Nov. 18. Women’s retreat at Camp Washington: ‘The Healing Art of Storytelling’, Nov. 5-6, $175, cmcfadden@ christchurchgreenwich.org. Coming Out to God: Oct. 3, 10 & 17, 11:15am, in the Family Room. The Generous Life: A Secret Recipe for Fulfillment, with The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead, Oct. 10. Centering Prayer Workshop: Oct. 10 & 14, in the Chapel, sign up, bgiolitto@christchurchgreenwich.org.

Men’s Bible Study: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7:30-9pm, Rectory.

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 inperson service: signupgenius.com/ go/4090e4aadac2ea3ff2 -sunday1).

Coffee and Morning Prayers Podcast: Mon-Fri.

Worship: Sundays: Rite 1, 8am (inperson in the sanctuary & streamed).

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

Yoga on the Meadow: Fridays, 10am.

Ongoing: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive: Every Thu, 10-11:30am, in the parking lot (volunteers needed).

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org In-person Outdoor Service: Sun, 11am.

Online Worship Services available on Youtube.

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.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org Join Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Rubin every Friday, 6pm for Shabbat Services, and once a month for Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm. All in person services are also live streamed on Zoom. Discussion with Rabbi Laura Geller: Oct. 8, 6pm & Oct. 10, 10am.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Services - In-person and virtual Friday night Shabbat services, 6:30pm & Saturday morning Shabbat services, 10:30am. Ongoing: Amazon Wish List to Support Midnight Run; Commemorative Brick Campaign purchase a brick and support Temple Sholom.

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

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

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

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

Talking with Your Hands: Mon, 3pm.

Reading this World as a Christian: Tue, 3pm. Back to Rock – music with Mr. Bruce: Tue, 3pm, via Zoom. Reading

the Shape of Scripture: Wed, 3pm, via Zoom. Spring Bible Study: Thu, 3pm, via Zoom. Tea & Talk: Fri 3pm, via Zoom.

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

NONDENOMINATIONAL Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org Worship Service:Sun,10am,Holiday Inn 980 Hope St, Stamford. Online Sermons available on Facebook (facebook.com/ myrevivechurchgreenwich) and on Youtube. All groups are online. Direct any prayer needs to the prayer chain at 203-536-2686 or revivecfm@gmail. com.

Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Events marked by an * require registration at: stanwichchurch.org/ events Worship Services: Sundays, 9 & 10:45am (live-streamed). *Worship & Missions Celebration: Oct. 23, 6pm.

Outdoor Music Night @ Winfield Street Coffee (Stamford): Oct. 31, 5pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org In-Person & online (LivingHopect. org/livestream) worship: 10am. Coffee & fellowship after the service on the patio, weather permitting.

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ON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

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

CALVIN AND HOBBES © 1995 Watterson. Reprinted with permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.

“Is my child ready for Kindergarten?”

Part 5 Articulation

By Amy DeNicola-Hickman I am sure that everyone can remember a child in their family who had that oh so adorable way of saying “geen” for “green” or “baw” for “ball”. These errors of speech are articulation errors where children substitute one sound for another. A child might say “catpilla” for “caterpillar” which would be leaving sounds out. These are very common errors for young children and can be completely normal. I would argue that most, if not all, of your family members who said “geen” for “green” now have grown and are able to correct that error. Children are learning to make sounds correctly. All learning takes some practice and development.

T h e A m e r i c a n S p e e c hLanguage-Hearing Association’s (A S H A) n or m s for s p e e ch acquisition of sounds range from 3 months to 8 years for ch i ld ren who a re le a r n i ng language in an English-only speaking home. For children who are bilingual or whose parents may speak another language, there may be slight differences in the “average” range. What this all comes dow n to is that children in preschool and kindergarten are still developing articulation sk i l l s a n d w i l l b e m a k i n g some completely ty pical or expected errors. What we, as parents and early childhood professiona ls, need is how to support children in their development and when and how to ask for more assistance from a speech language pathologist or the district special education c o m m it te e w h e n it s e e m s that these errors may not be naturally self correcting. If, after reading this article, you continue to be concerned, please reach out to me through the district website or by phone.

The number one piece of advice every speech and language pathologist I have ever worked with has told me is do not draw attention to your child’s error. I know I said they

Children learn by playing, have fun and giggle with your children. You may sound ridiculous saying “shor shinner she shate sheas” “for dinner she ate peas” but your child is secretly practicing sound development. Most importantly your child is laughing and enjoying time with you. need to practice but not in the moment your child made the articulation error. Unfortunately, this can cause children to lose conf idence in their ability to communicate. Instead of having your child repeat a word, the adult should model in a very natural way.

Child: “I want geen crayon” Adult: “Here is the green crayon” If words with “gr” tend to be difficult for your child, this is normal for children ages 3-6 years as blends or two consonants are still developing.

H owe ve r, yo u c a n a l w a y s support your child with models.

While reading a book, point out pictures for your child that may start with “gr”. “Where are the children playing ball?” “In the grass!” Sing songs that have gr words in the lyrics. “Green Grass Grows All Around” is a favorite in preschool. Help your child by “writing” a list of all the words they know that start with sh-. Draw pictures to go with your sh- word list. Have a silly conversation where you say every word starting with sh-.

Yo u c a n u s e t h e s e tech n iq ues for a ll t y pes of sound errors. You don’t need any special materials - just simply sing and talk with your child. Read a book together and enjoy your time with your child. Remember these sounds are developing and our job as parents and early childhood educators is to support them with new sounds/blends as they grow.

What if my child is leaving a sound out? How can I support their development? First, go back to the number one piece of advice, which is please do not draw attention to your child’s error. Keep teaching your child

new words. Define words and help your child understand them. On your visit to the farm or watching a farm visit, say, “This vehicle is on the farm. It is a tractor. A truck is another kind of vehicle. So are a car and an airplane.” “Can you think of any others we know?” Play category games in the car or waiting in a long line for a cashier. “Let’s name all the vegetables we

know.” Peas, carrots, broccoli there are so many vegetables.

Ch i ld r en w i l l le a r n to u s e words with a greater number of syllables and leave less sounds out when these words become a part of their daily routines.

Play games with sounds and silly made up words. Small children have difficulty rhyming if expected to find “real” words.

However, they love to give you

silly words that rhyme. Cat bat fat lat yat …..Children who are a little older will like to clap out or stomp their feet for the number of sounds in a word. Ve-hi-cle three claps or stomps...hmmm what other words have three claps or stomps.

Children learn by playing, have fun and giggle with your c h i l d r e n . Yo u m a y s o u n d ridiculous saying “shor shinner

she shate sheas” “for dinner she ate peas” but your child is secretly practicing sound development. Most importantly you r ch i ld is laug h i ng a nd enjoying time with you. Write down that cute way they said a word when they were young so you don’t forget when they have grown out of it. Believe it or not, you may miss it when they are all grown up!

Amy DeNicola-Hickman is an educator with more than 25 years of experience. She holds a BS in Elementary Education, an MS is Early Childhood Education, an MS in Special Education and has completed an advanced certification in School Administration. She currently serves as the Special Education Preschool Administrator for the Greenwich Public Schools.

See Dr. Fucigna

Robert J. Fucigna, M.D. Advanced Ophthalmology.

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

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The Greens has been providing excellence in memory care for 20 years.

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When you walk the hallways and gardens of The Greens, you feel truly at home.

Home is a Feeling and it lives at The Greens at Greenwich.

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