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Vol 1, Issue 5 • September/October 2022

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This Issue’s Featured Writers

Roger Garbow

Roger Garbow is the founder of Full Throttle Marketing, a Connecticut-based automotive marketing and PR firm. A member of the International Motor Press Association, he’s a contributing writer to numerous outlets including Road & Track and TheDRIVE.com. Roger has driven some incredible vehicles, but he prefers lightweight sportscars with three pedals. Roger highlights many fun cars that are available to anyone with almost any budget on page 70.

Amanda Duff

Amanda Duff is a freelance writer and former Ridgefield resident. Now based in Sarasota, Florida, Amanda and her family are avid auto racing fans who enjoy planning vacations around NASCAR and Formula One races. In this issue, Amanda spotlights Ridgefield-raised NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo on page 42. Amanda is the recipient of three Connecticut Press Club, 2021 awards for articles that appeared in Ridgefield Magazine and Wilton Magazine.

Susan Ahlstrom

Susan Ahlstrom is a freelance writer who focuses on emotional health. Her extensive experience in business development, counseling, and education informs her work as an EFT Practitioner, teaching self-care skills to individuals and communities. Susan raised her family in Ridgefield and gratefully acknowledges the unique qualities of compassion and creativity that are at the heart of the community. On page 64, she talks with Ben Grannis about his incredible journey across the country and the dangers of distracted driving.

Dave Goldenberg

Dave Goldenberg is a writer, musician, award-winning filmmaker, and recovering advertising creative director. He likes motorcycles, cigars, and whiskey, but is also a vegetarian who watches Antiques Roadshow. Dave believes music can save the world—but then he also thinks he loads the dishwasher better than his wife of 40 years. He is at work on his first novel, which he promises is “almost finished.” He celebrates Ridgefield Playhouse’s journey and their new space on page 48.