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Scouting Crew's Life-Changing Trip

Mike’s Organic Market to Open in Cos Cob Mike G eller, of Mike’s Organic in Cos Cob, celebrated his plan to open Mike’s Organic Market this past Friday at the site of the former Patio.com building.

The market will feature both indoor and outdoor spaces, and the windows will become open doors so that the community can be better engaged.

Absentee Ballots Available to all Voters in Upcoming Special Election Absentee ballots will be available to any registered voter for the August 17 special election. The COVIDexcuse has been extended by the state legislature, but those who are out of town on vacation may also excuse themselves from in person voting by checking that they will be out of town on election day on their absentee ballot request form.

Concerts Under the Tent The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes will be concluding its 2021 Summer Series “Concerts Under the Tent” with a final concert on Sunday, August 8, at 2:00 p.m., where favorite songs from all over the world will be sung by choir and parish soloists Michael Orzechowski, Hernan Berisso, Andrea Howland, and Elisabeth Quigley.

The concert will take place under the tent on St. Agnes Campus Lawn (247 Stanwich Road), and attendees are asked to bring their own refreshments.

Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

COVID-19 Update: Uptick in Cases COVID-19 cases have seen an uptick in the past few weeks; Health Department Director Caroline Baisley reports that the uptick in cases involves primarily unvaccinated residents.

As of July 31, there were 48 active cases in the town of Greenwich. Greenwich Hospital currently has five COVID positive patients, four of whom did not receive

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A crew of Greenwich Boy Scouts and their leaders have returned f rom a life-chang ing summer trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. Philmont covers 214 square miles of vast wilderness with trails that climb from 6,500 feet to as high as 12,441 feet. The group summited Mount Philips and Comanche Peak, which are both over 11,000 feet in elevation. The Group hiked back into base camp via Tooth Ridge and the Tooth of Time which has an elevation over 9000 feet.

During their trek, scouts from Greenwich Troops 35 and 5 hiked 80 miles over a 12-day period. The crew leader was Life Scout Ben Levine from Troop 35 who will be a senior at Greenwich High School in the fall. Other crew members included Jonathon Abraham, Andrew LaPadula, Alex Mariquin, Michael

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Morales, Austin Sciulla, Christian Stiker, John Trudeau, Justin Qu and David Zelenz.

Gre enw ich Pol ice Ch ief Ji m Heavey and Vincent LaPadula, both Eagle Scouts and longtime Greenwich Scout Volunteer Leaders, served as crew advisors during the trek.

The group of Scouts and their advisors carried everything they needed to survive during the trek on their backs while hiking from camp to camp. They participated in back country programs along the way including horseback riding, fly fishing, shooting, and gold prospecting.

While visiting Cypher’s Mine along the way, the crew were the special guests of Dr. Kevin Bohacs, a renowned geologist who recently retired from Exxon. Dr. Bohacs was serving on the special geology staff at Philmont. He is Greenwich native and an Eagle Scout from our own Greenwich Troop 1.

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By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT A skilled professional u nde r s t a nd s t h at he r clients’ life experiences are just as important as he r ow n pr ofe s sion a l expertise. She meets her clients on level ground.

Wise leaders do the same with their subordinates.

It is hard to tr ust a p e r s o n w h o towe r s over others, or one who look s dow n at us from a lofty platform of expertise or judgment.

Level ground is the best place for t r ust wor t hy relationships, including professional ones. Level ground is about attitude, not knowledge.

We communicate our attitude by word choices, tone of voice, and especially body position.

Others stay calmer when we are eye to eye with t he m b e c au s e we a r e no longer intimidating.

Overriding our desire to impress is a powerful way of showing compassion.

Sarah had to f ire her employee . Beth was an oncologist with bad news.

Both left their desks and to o k c h a i r s fa c i n g t h e people to whom they were bringing bad news. Being face to face made their difficult messages easier to hear.

Z a c h s a t o n a s ta i r below his disobedient fouryear-old so that he could look into his son’s eyes.

When he did so, his anger softened and his son was better able to listen because Daddy was no longer twice as tall as he was.

Greenwich resident , Jill Woolworth is author of the book, The Waterwheel, which is available locally at Diane's Books (203-8691515) or info@dianesbooks. com) or at Amazon.

The hike included a conservation service project where the Scouts learned and participated in the upkeep of Philmont's ecosystem. The crew worked with foresters to reduce potential forest f ires by clearing f ire breaks in the area of North Fork Urraca.

The Scouts also were able to visit the National Scouting Museum and the Villa Philmonte at the Philmont base camp.

Along the trek, Scouts endured tough challenges including backpacking in bear and mountain lion territory, steep climbs, and often inclement weather.

The crew completed what amounts to a Scouting pilgrimage with their trip to Philmont. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's premier high adventure camp and the largest youth camp in the world, serving nearly one million participants since 1938.

The first official debate between all three state Senate candidates, John Blank ley (D-Petition Candidate), Ryan Fazio (R), and Alexis Gevanter (D) was very different than traditional debates.

The format included questions from the candidates for each other; the moderators were all under the age of twenty-five, a Democrat, an Independent, and a Republican; and the debate was seemingly available everywhere.

So far, a little over 1,300 people are estimated to have seen the debate either in person at Town Hall, on Zoom, broadcasting on Channel 79, showing on YouTube, or streaming on facebook live.

At the event, Tony Turner, CEO a nd Fou nder s a id M V P is, "a nonpartisan educational organization really designed to do one thing, and that is to help Millennial voters in the town of Greenwich become better informed about the political process."

Turner started the organization when he learned that turnout among voters under 35 is 55% lower than those of 36 years of age and greater.

Please turn to page 10 for specif ic coverage of each candidate's answers at the debate.

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By Eli Schaffer What does your neighborhood have in common with Georgie’s pond at the Greenwich Audubon Center? Here’s a hint; it’s the same thing that you have in common with a painted turtle that lives in the pond. Both your neighborhood and Georgie’s pond are habitats, full of life, and containing the elements most critical to life: air, water, food, shelter and space. Both you and the turtle are members of the biodiversity that live within t hos e ha bit at s . But what do habitats have in common with the living things that call them home?

Both habitats and their residents are parts of a larger ecosystem!

If you got that right, then congratulations to you (and a big thanks to whatever motivates you to get outside and care for our shared environment!) Up at Audubon, with summer camp in full swing we start each week with a reminder to our campers and staff that in order to learn about nature, we must respect it

and understand that each of us is a part of something greater than ourselves– something shared with others. While each of us is different and brings a rich life of experiences to each new thing we do, we are all part of the same giant ecosystem and all share in the benef its of our natural world as much as we share in the responsibility to protect it.

We explore and learn about ecosystems every day at Audubon, but even when not outside, or not thinking about the plants and animals that we may see on a hike, we contribute to the ecosystem that we live in and rely on. Ecosystem thinking can be a useful tool in many walks of life, from the social complexities of high school cliques to exploring business value creation. We are often inclined to consider the elements of a situation that are closest to us, or those that we have most direct control over.

However, by including a wholistic perspective of the topic at hand, we can find relationships that inform our decisions and understanding that we may have other w ise m i s s e d . Fo r e x a mp l e , w h e n Audubon campers think about the health of our local aquatic habitats such as Georgie’s pond, they are often at first focused on the animals that live in the pond, and whether the animals seem healthy and happy. When we list the many components of the pond

as an ecosystem, the focus quickly shifts to the land around the pond and the properties adjacent to the sanctuary, assessing whether the incoming water is free of debris and pollutants.

Eve r y ele me nt a r y s cho ol student learns about ecosystems, but it’s us adults that could use a reminder of what they are. In an age of clicks, swipes, and all-caps rage-tweets, we can lose touch with the ecosystems we live in and how our behaviors impact the other people and living things we share them with. It turns out that your neighborhood and Georgie’s pond at Audubon are part of a shared Greenwich ecosystem.

From the backcountr y to the sound, all of us enjoy the benefits of fresh air, green parks, singing birds and friendly neighbors.

Greenwich is at its best when we solve problems by considering the ecosystem that the problem exists in. Each of us has the power to impact people, plants, animals and beyond with our daily choices.

When we stop to think of our ecosystem, we give ourselves the best chance of that impact being for the greater good.

Eli is living his dream of leading a local nature center community. The Greenwich Audubon Center provides experiences for people of all ages to connect with the 680 acres of wildlife sanctuary stewarded by the Center.

Learn more at greenwich.audubon. org online!

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

301 River W 301 115 Stanwich Road 84 Orchard Street 42 Byram Terrace Drive 951 Lake Avenue 47 Cognewaugh Road

$699,000 $1,099,000 $1,199,000 $1,280,000 $1,350,000 $1,495,000

$386 $407 $856 $1,333 $469

1,812 2,701 1,400 960 2,879

0 0.52 0.2 0.42 4.25 0.23

2 4 3 2 3 3

2 2 2 2 2 2

Glenville South Parkway Cos Cob Byram North Parkway Cos Cob

12 Perna Lane 36 Mianus View Terrace 316 Valley Road 292 Davis Avenue UNIT A 86 Old Stone Br Road 73 Connecticut Avenue 3 Mountain Laurel Drive 20 Hedgerow Lane 123 Dingletown Road 19 Ledge Road 1127 Lake Avenue

$1,595,000 $1,625,000 $1,635,000 $1,685,000 $1,895,000 $2,500,000 $3,285,000 $3,795,000 $5,000,000 $6,750,000 $6,989,000

$467 $558 $581 $584 $552 $776 $364 $569 $630 $915 $855

3,417 2,911 2,814 2,884 3,432 3,220 9,029 6,668 7,938 7,376 8,177

0.5 0.28 0.22 0.27 1 0.14 2.89 2.46 4.73 0.67 13

4 4 4 3 5 4 5 6 4 7 5

4 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 4 6 5

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

NEW SALES

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

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres SqFt

1535 Putnam Avenue 107 52 Lafayette Place 1F 22 Livingston Place D 17 Buena Vista Drive 20 Church Street B53 20 Chestnut Street 104 Halstead Avenue 104 3 Putnam Hill Road 3H 29 Indian Field Road 2 Marshall Street 51 Forest Avenue 49 4 Charter Oak Lane 75 Long Meadow Road 165 Lake Avenue 11 Greenwich Cove Drive 64 Benjamin Street 4 Mountain Laurel Drive 293 Riversville Road 10 Lincoln Avenue 4 Cat Rock Road 47 Stanwich Road 92 Hillcrest Park Road 51 Doubling Road 7 Upland Drive 11 Steeple Chase 4 Buxton Lane 100 Woodside Drive 33 Duncan Drive 24 Park Avenue 9 Park Avenue 154 North Street 101 Doubling Road 106 Lockwood Road 35 Lockwood Avenue 47 Shore Road 8 Woodside Road 21 Bobolink Lane 4 Cherry Blossom Lane 94 Doubling Road 78 Mayo Avenue

$299,500 $279,000 $629,000 $710,000 $685,000 $895,000 $825,000 $795,000 $1,145,000 $998,000 $1,199,000 $1,400,000 $1,290,000 $1,995,000 $1,825,000 $1,795,000 $2,595,000 $1,895,000 $2,095,000 $1,950,000 $2,499,000 $2,295,000 $3,295,000 $2,695,000 $2,375,000 $2,995,000 $3,095,000 $2,995,000 $3,375,000 $3,150,000 $3,650,000 $3,950,000 $4,245,000 $3,595,000 $4,995,000 $5,395,000 $6,350,000 $7,700,000 $8,250,000 $15,900,000

$299,500 $279,000 $629,000 $680,000 $685,000 $785,000 $745,000 $795,000 $1,145,000 $998,000 $1,175,000 $1,195,000 $1,175,000 $1,995,000 $1,825,000 $1,795,000 $1,950,000 $1,895,000 $2,095,000 $1,950,000 $1,990,000 $2,295,000 $2,895,000 $2,695,000 $2,375,000 $2,850,000 $2,895,000 $2,995,000 $3,375,000 $3,150,000 $3,650,000 $3,695,000 $4,100,000 $3,595,000 $4,995,000 $5,395,000 $6,350,000 $7,700,000 $8,250,000 $15,900,000

$285,000 $285,000 $640,000 $650,000 $655,000 $731,000 $750,000 $795,000 $1,100,000 $1,107,500 $1,150,000 $1,180,000 $1,200,000 $1,790,000 $1,814,000 $1,850,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,050,000 $2,100,000 $2,200,000 $2,385,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,527,000 $2,775,000 $2,800,000 $2,900,000 $3,375,000 $3,530,000 $3,650,000 $3,650,000 $3,762,500 $3,890,000 $4,800,000 $5,856,000 $6,900,021 $7,500,000 $7,842,500 $15,088,000

82 21 60 195 102 82 150 29 86 22 74 109 70 87 29 9 315 21 49 6 53 23 302 73 12 67 29 21 47 4 26 78 27 5 37 19 18 49 30 71

1 0 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 4 4 6 5 4 4 5 5 10 5 4 6 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 5 8 5 5 7 6 6

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Area

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

0 0 0 0.24 0 0.45 0.16 0.12 0.27 0 0.49 0.27 0.24 0.24 0.36 2.03 2.51 0.19 0.38 4.24 1 2.5 2.13 2 0.28 0.32 1.12 0.36 0.46 0.8 1.33 0.33 0.31 0.44 1.9 2.14 2.27 2.39 1

700 400 1,320 1,128 1,248 1,966 1,997 1,580 2,040 1,698 2,041 3,595 2,190 3,958 2,490 2,127 5,613 4,110 3,569 3,347 5,200 3,339 6,561 6,042 5,188 5,351 3,658 5,325 4,736 4,439 3,972 7,841 5,975 5,195 5,712 5,693 6,229 16,802 9,092 9,980

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

Area

37 Almira Drive Greenwich 152 Harpsichord Tpke Stamford 51 Forest Avenue #162 Old Greenwich 84 Orchard Street Cos Cob 47 Cognewaugh Road Cos Cob 10 Rockland Place Old Greenwich 90 Roton Avenue Rowaton 36 Mianus View Terrace Cos Cob 316 Valley Road Cos Cob 86 N Old Stone Br Road Cos Cob 8 Tomac Avenue Old Greenwich 340 Cognewaugh Road Cos Cob 282 Round Hill Road Greenwich Greenwich 5.25x10.5.qxp_Layout 1 3/26/21 123 Dingletown Road Greenwich

Price

Day/Time

$799,000 Sat & Sun 12:30-3 PM $848,000 Sat & Sun 1-3 PM $999,000 Sun 1-3 PM $1,199,000 Sun 1-3 PM $1,495,000 Sun 11-1 PM $1,575,000 Sun 1-3 PM $1,580,000 Sun 1-3 PM $1,625,000 Sat & Sun 1-3 PM $1,635,000 Sun 1-3 PM $1,895,000 Sun 1-3 PM $2,695,000 Sun 2-4 PM $2,899,000 Sun 1-3 PM $3,599,000 10:48 AM Page 1 Sun 1-3 PM $5,000,000 Sun 1-4 PM

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July 2021 Another Record-Breaking Month

By Mark Pruner Last week we looked at the suThe numbers for July are pretty amazing. We just had our biggest sales month ever with 142 sales and $448M in sales volume in one month. That’s more sales than we had in the entire first four months of 2020. This sales number broke also last month’s record of 135 sales and last year’s monthly record of 118 sales in September 2020.

Pre-pandemic you have to go all the way back to June 2011 to find the previous record of 114 sales which was a one-month blip caused by an increased sales conveyance tax increase. The last record for market-driven demand was 109 sales in August 2001.

Prices are up about 1820% in nearly all price levels.

Backcountry and mid-country are seeing the biggest rebounds since these areas are the furthest from town and suffered the most in the post-Great Recession years.

So fa r in Aug ust dema nd continues to be high, though not as frenzied as in the second quarter of 2021. Contracts are down about 17% from July 2020 when we were seeing a major acceleration in sales as Covid restrictions lo os ene d. S a le s p e a ke d t wo months later in September 2020.

T he d r op i n c ont rac t s i s partially due to summer vacation with lots more buyers travelling, often for the first time in over a year. Contracts traditionally fall in July, but what is really driving the drop in sales this year is our shrinking inventory. As of Wednesday, we are down to 290 listings, when were at 555 listings at this time last year.

While we have had low i nventor y a l l yea r, ou r tota l number of listings are up 60% for the year. Listings have just gone to contract as fast as they have come on, which has hidden this jump in total listings numbers.

We have even more listings than that as many listings never hit the market. One internal email of a coming listing and a fellow agent contacted the listing agent

and said he had a buyer. (That happened twice to me, once on the sell side and once on the buy side.)

W hen you lo ok at wher e the changes are year over year, the drop in inventory is a very consistent story. We have lower inventory at every price range from under $600K to over $10 million. Our inventory number are not just down by a little the smallest drop is 30% from $6.5 – 10 million from 53 listings in 2020 to only 37 listings as of the end of July this year. Under $600K we are down 75% from 4 listings to 1 listing and most of the year we have had nothing to sell under $600K. Among major price categories, the biggest percentage drop is from $1 – 1.5 million, where we are down from 68 to 30 listings or a 56% drop in the number of listings. A couple of weeks ago, I put on a house in this price range.

We had 6 offers in the next four days, the majority over list. While most price ranges are tough, our entry level houses are particularly tough. We only have 2 months of supply from $1 – 1.5 million and an amazing 1.6 months of supply from $600 – 800K. Overall inventory is down 46% and months of supply is down 71%. (The months of supply is how many months it would take to sale our present inventory based on the demand rate so far this year).

At 3.2 months, we are at ridiculous levels. Th is r id ic u lous level continues all the way up to $6.5 million dollars. While low months of supply are not uncommon under $1 million to see months of supply under 4 months of supply for prices over $3 million is just unheard of.

From $6.5 – 10 million, we only have 7 months of supply.

Compared to our other price categories that might seem like a lot, but in June of 2019 we had 42 months of supply. We’ve dropped 83% in months of supply in two years, and this is after a long period where months of supply in this price category were measured in multiple years of supply not months.

On a percentage drop basis, the story is almost as good above $10 million. We went from almost 6 years of supply last July or 70 months, to only 20.1 months of supply this year. This is a drop of 70% and the market is getting better. If you take the sales in July over $10 million and annualize

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them, you come up w ith 11. 5 months of supply.

This last analysis is a bit of fun with numbers as we only had 2 ultra-high-end sales in July, but we only have 23 listings on the market today down from 37 listings in July 2020. And, most of our high-end sales post-recession now happen after August.

What we are seeing is a drop in the number of high-end and u lt ra-h ig h- end home ow ners that are looking to move out of Greenwich. To my mind, our first selectman, Fred Camillo, and

our governor, Ned Lamont (also a Greenwich resident) have done a good job navigating the Covid crisis, while many other states have not handled Covid, and particularly, the Delta variant well.

For August, we are very likely to see a sales drop from our alltime record sales in July 2021. As of Wednesday, 8/4/21, we had 164 contracts, but the curve is taking its seasonal bend and without more inventory, contracts can’t be replenished.

The standard August realtor wisdom is to wait until September

t o p u t n e w l i s t i n g s o n . I ’m advising my clients to list ASAP, and preferably, in August. Our inventory is low, and the buyers are still out there. However, this is not a time to go for an aspirational market. It’s a good market, but no longer a frothy market. List the house at a competitive price, take first offers very seriously, because those are the most motivated buyers out there, sign the contract and go for a multi-month delayed closing if you need it.

I t ’s a g o o d t i m e t o b e a seller, and even with our limited

inventory and higher prices, it’s not that bad a time to be a buyer.

Interest rates are still ridiculously low and if present trends continue you are likely to get a good return on your housing investment.

Stay tuned, August will tell us a good deal about where the market is going …

Mark Pruner is a Realtor in Greenwich, CT. He can be reached mark@bhhsne.com or 203-9697900.

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ST. ROCK’S FEAST: strochchurch.com Wednesday, Aug. 11 Saturday, Aug. 14 6 - 11 p.m.

The St. Roch’s Feast – food, carnival rides, games, face painting, and more. St. Roch Church, 10 St. Roch Ave. GREENWICH LIBRARIES: greenwichlibrary.org Friday, Aug. 6 10 a.m.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime.

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

Outdoor Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library.

Register. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org Saturday, Aug. 7 10:30 a.m.

Virtual – Cooking Demo: Julia Child’s Coq au Vin with Luca & Grandchildren. 203-531-0426.

Monday, Aug. 9 10 a.m.

Summer Storytime in the Courtyard at Greenwich Library. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary. org Tuesday, Aug. 10 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Spanish Storytime.

On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 12 p.m.

SCORE Webinar: Trademarks for Creatives. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 4 p.m.

Virtual – Innovation Lab for Kids: Bristlebots. 203622-7979. innovationlab@ greenwichlibrary.org 5 p.m.

Virtual – New Yorker Stories Discussion Group. 203-6226883.

Wednesday, Aug. 11 10 a.m.

Summer Storytime in the Courtyard at Greenwich Library. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.

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Virtual – Afternoon Story/Craft (ages 2 1/2 and up). 203-6226883.

4 p.m.

Virtual – Bookworms Book Club in the Courtyard: “Meet Yasmin” by Saadia Faruqi. children@greenwichlibrary. org Thursday, Aug. 12 11:30 a.m.

Virtual – Qi Gong: mindful movement and breathing. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 4 p.m.

Virtual – Junior Book Club in the Courtyard: “Cog” by Greg

by Van Eekhout. children@ greenwichlibrary.org 5 p.m.

Virtual – Proust Group: “Remembrance of Things Past.” proust.society@gmail. com 5 p.m.

Virtual – Tai Chi with Ken Dolan. 203-531-0426.

Friday, Aug. 13 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Sing Along with Tom Weber. In the Courtyard. children@greenwichlibrary. org 10:30 a.m.

Virtual – Stories and Craft with Nicole & Miguel. 203-5310426.

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Virtual – Cloak and Dagger Book Club: “Splintered Silence” by Susan Furlong. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org Monday, Aug. 16 6 p.m.

Virtual – Fiction Addiction Book Club: “The Glass Hotel”

by Emily St. John Mandel. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org Tuesday, Aug. 17 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Spanish Storytime.

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Virtual - Career Coach:

Microsoft Excel Beginner. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 5:30 p.m.

Virtual – Animals Color Your World with Jason and Animals.

6 p.m.

Virtual – 3D-Printed Earbud Holder. 203-6227979. innovationlab@ greenwichlibrary.org Wednesday, Aug. 18 11 a.m.

Virtual – Get Your Schedule in Order with iCalendar.

203-625-6560. csherman@ greenwichlibrary.org 1 p.m.

Virtual – Career Coach: Microsoft Excel Intermediate. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 3 p.m.

Virtual – Afternoon Story/Craft (ages 2 1/2 and up). 203-6226883.

Thursday, Aug. 19 11:30 a.m.

Virtual – Qi Gong: mindful movement and breathing. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 7 p.m.

Outdoor Music Night: Swing Band with The Fairfield Counts and singer Grace -17 Piece Band. Byram Shubert Library. All ages.

Friday, Aug. 20 10 & 11 a.m.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime.

On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org Tuesday, Aug. 24 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Spanish Storytime.

On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 12 p.m.

SCORE Webinar: Are You Ready to Start a Business.

203-622-7924. ywang@ greenwichlibrary.org Wednesday, Aug. 25 2 p.m.

Virtual - Spotlight on LinkedIn Learning. csherman@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 p.m.

Virtual – Afternoon Story/Craft

Greenwich Land Trust

Go Wild!

Drive-In Movie Nights

Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 2 Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Movies begin at 7:00 p.m. (no admission after 6:45 p.m.)

Greenwich Polo Club, 1 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich, CT

General Admission Patron Packages

$300 per car $1,000 & up

Includes dinner, VIP or Priority Parking, and more!

Purchase tickets at: gltrust.org/go-wild

(ages 2 1/2 and up). 203-6226883.

Thursday, Aug. 26 11:30 a.m.

Virtual – Qi Gong: mindful movement and breathing. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 1 p.m.

SCORE Webinar: Artificial Intelligence Software For Social Media, Blogs, and Videos. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org Friday, Aug. 27 10 & 11 a.m.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime.

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

Virtual – Senior Chinese Book Discussion Group. ywang@ greenwichlibrary.org GREENWICH HOSPITAL: greenwichhospital.org/ events 888-305-9253 Saturday, Aug. 7 9 a.m.

CPR Friends & Family (Infant/ Child). 38 Volunteer Ln. $65.

For discount information call 888-305-9253.

Monday, Aug. 9 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Knee Replacement Education.

Tuesday, Aug. 10 6 p.m.

CPR Friends & Family (Infant/ Child). 38 Volunteer Ln. $65.

For discount information call 888-305-9253.

Wednesday, Aug. 11 5 p.m.

Webinar: Stroke Education Support Group.

Monday, Aug. 16 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Hip Replacement Education.

Tuesday, Aug. 17 6 p.m.

CPR Friends & Family (Infant/ Child). 38 Volunteer Ln. $65.

For discount information call 888-305-9253.

6 p.m.

Webinar: Parkinson’s Disease Support Group.

Monday, Aug. 23 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Knee Replacement Education.

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 Episcopal Church parking lot, 200 Riverside Ave. SWIM ACROSS AMERICA: swimacrossamerica.org Sunday, Aug. 8 8:30 a.m.

15th Annual Swim Across America Fairfield County Open Water Swim. 96 Cummings Point Rd, Stamford.

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS: greenwichcommunity.org Monday, Aug. 9 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Communities and Community Centers, Inc. of Greenwich (CCI) Summer Movie Nights: “Boss Baby.”

Adams Garden. Free. 203869-1276. gaby.rattner@ ccigreenwich.org CONCERTS UNDER THE TENT: stc-sta.org Sunday, Aug. 8 2 p.m.

Concerts Under the Tent: “Our Heritage.” St. Agnes campus, 247 Stanwich Rd. Free, donations welcome. music. director@stc-sta.org GRS SUMMER OPEN HOUSE: grs.org Sunday, Aug. 8 3 p.m.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue Open House - ice cream sundaes, craft activities, and more. 92 Orchard St, Cos Cob. Free. Open to the community.

203-629-0018. info@GRS.org FAMILY CENTERS: Saturday, Aug. 14 9:30 a.m.

Community Health Fair medical screenings, COVID vaccines, food, drinks, entertainment. 111 Wilbur Peck Ct, Greenwich. Free.

TOWN CONCERTS: greenwichct.gov/493/ Special-Events-Concerts Wednesday, Aug. 11 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Concert Series: Cynthia Sayer & Her Joyride Band – Jazz. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

Weather postponement/ cancellation information: 203861-6100 (after 4pm).

Sunday, Aug. 15 4 p.m.

Concerts on the Sound: Dixieland Jazz Band. On the Island Beach Ferry & Island Beach. Departs Dock: 4pm; returns to Dock: 6pm. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 22. Weather postponement/cancellation: 203-861-6100 (after 4pm).

(Park pass & ferry fees apply).

Wednesday, Aug. 18 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Concert Series: Billy and the Showmen – R & B. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Weather postponement/cancellation information: 203-861-6100 (after 4pm).

FREE MUSIC FRIDAYS: Friday, Aug. 6 12:30 p.m.

“Free Music Fridays” on Greenwich Avenue: Hot Rubber Monkey Band. Across the street from the Senior Center.

AUDUBON CENTER: greenwich.audubon.org/ events Friday, Aug. 13 7:30 p.m.

Magnificent Moths & Nocturnal Creatures Moonlit Walk. 613 Riversville Rd. Tickets start at $15. Ages 6 & up. Registration required.

203-930-1353. ryan.maclean@ audubon.org RETIRED MEN’S ASSOCIATION: greenwichrma.org/ speakers/future-speakers-3 Wednesday, Aug. 11 11 a.m.

Joseph Polisi, Former president of The Juilliard School: “Juilliard – Past, Present and Future.” First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free. Open to all.

Wednesday, Aug. 18 11 a.m.

Robert Gallucci, distinguished professor at Georgetown University: “Current U.S. foreign policy.” First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free. Open to all.

Wednesday, Aug. 25 11 a.m.

Page Knox, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Art history at Columbia & Lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: “Alice Neel: People Come First.”

First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free. Open to all.

YWCA GREENWICH: ywcagreenwich.org Friday, Aug. 13 6:30 p.m.

Movie Night in the Pool: “Luca.” YWCA Greenwich Pool. Free & open to the community. Registration is required. ywcagrn.org/movienight Through Friday, Aug. 20 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Camp TAYITO – for Boys & Girls Kindergarten to Pre-Teen.

Financial Aid available. 203869-6501, ext. 251. a.smith@ ywcagreenwich.org ST. LAWRENCE SOCIETY stlawrencesociety.com Friday, Aug. 20 6:30 p.m.

Annual Feast of St. Lawrence Celebration. St. Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. 203-6189036.

GREENWICH LAND TRUST: gltrust.org/calendar Tuesday, Aug. 17 10 a.m.

Mueller Meadow Walk. Meet at GLT, 370 Round Hill Rd. Registration required.

PERROT LIBRARY: perrotlibrary.org/events Saturday, Aug. 21 8:30 p.m.

Movies in the Park: “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Binney Park. Free.

Bring a picnic and chairs.

BRUCE MUSEUM: brucemuseum.org Sunday, Aug. 8, 15 & 22 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Thursday, Aug. 26 7 p.m.

Bruce Experiences: Finding Dragons in the Amazon with Dr. Jessica Ware. Free.

Via Zoom. Reservations are required.

PAINT KINDNESS ROCKS: templesholom.com Thursday, Aug. 12 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Kindness rocks is a viral trend where people paint rocks with inspirational messages or sayings. The rocks are then left in public places for others to find. Temple Sholom of Greenwich, 300 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-7191.

INDIA CULTURAL CENTER OF GREENWICH (ICC): iccgreenwich.org Sunday, Aug. 15 3 p.m.

Independence Day Family Picnic - food, ice cream, games.

Byram Park – Clambake area, 4 Ritch Ave. Adults & kids 12+: $40; ages 2 to 11: $20; seniors: $35 (tickets include park fees & parking).

THE GREENS AT GREENWICH: thegreensatgreenwich.com Wednesday, Aug. 18 5:30 p.m.

Ice Cream Parlor on The Porch - make your own ice cream cone or sundae. The Greens At Greenwich, 1155 King St. RSVP 203-5315500 or email: mscaros@ thegreensatgreenwich.com LIVE MUSIC AT HAPPINESS IS CATERING: happinessiscatering.com Thursday, Aug. 19 6 p.m.

Happiness Is Catering Summer Celebration Picnic/ Concerts: Kelsey Jillette.

Happiness Is Back Country Market, 1067 North St. Preorder a picnic and pick up at the market after 6pm.

GREENWICH YMCA: greenwichymca.org Tuesday, Aug. 10 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Beginner Bridge with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group.

YMCA members, $30; nonmembers, $35. New players welcome. (Register by Monday, 6pm). 203-524-8032.

Wednesday, Aug. 11 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - & 12:30 2:30 p.m.

Relaxed Bridge with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group.

Members, $10; non-members, $12. New players welcome.

(Register by Tuesday, 6pm).

203-524-8032.

Through Friday, Aug. 20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Summer Camp: Discovery Camp (Entering Grades 1-6).

(Rising kindergarteners are eligible to attend Discovery Camp).

• Summer Camp: Mini Camp (3-5 years).

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY: greenwichhistory. org Wednesday, Aug. 11 & 25 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

Thursday, Aug. 19 6:30 p.m.

Music on the Great Lawn Series: Scott Wenzel Big Band.

47 Strickland Rd. Grounds open 5:30. Bring your picnic.

Registration is required.

GREENWICH ART SOCIETY: greenwichartsociety. org Wednesday, Aug. 18 4 p.m.

Online Class: ‘Sketchbook Traveler: Plein Air Plus + Take 2’ with James McElhinney. Via Zoom. Register.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF GREENWICH: afgreenwich. org Wednesday, Aug. 11 5 p.m.

‘Worldwide Wednesdays’ -

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Real Cookies are Really Good

By Robert Hinshalwood

Finding tasty baked goods for people with dietary restrictions or the health conscious can be intimidating. Lauren Berger and Marla Felton, founders of The Real Cookie Company, have changed that (we know because we taste tested them at the Sentinel and they are really, really good). The new Greenwich based business was started by the two lifelong friends looking for an answer to the problem they and many other people were experiencing-- How can I find healthy snacks that taste good?

“I love cookies,” said Lauren, who ra n a yoga studio on Greenwich Ave for 6 years and has always prioritized living a healthy lifestyle. “I crave them all the time, but as someone with my own food sensitivities, I always felt like there weren't the right real options for me t h a t t a s t e g o o d .” M a r l a , a former attorney and now cookie entrepreneur, shared the same sentiments. “We became set on the goal of creating the best healthy cookie in existence- one we could feel good about sharing with our friends, family, and the community.”

For these two it was about creating something that can satisfy everyone's individual dietary restrictions while also tasting great. “Together we decided to come up with something that fits our health needs but also tastes delicious”

explained Marla. “Our family has had various health issues, and also just dietary restrictions because of the health issues, and then also just wanting to eat healthy. So it's really been a quest to find something that is healthy but also doesn't taste so healthy.

It tastes like the real thing.” The Real Cook ies recipes do not substitute ingredients found in traditional cookies such as gluten and sugar. Instead, they built a cookie from the ground up using all natural ingredients packed with healthy energy. This makes it the perfect snack for grabbing in the morning or on the go.

The perfect healthy cookie did not come overnight. Lauren and Marla spent the last two ye a r s b a k i n g , te s t i n g , a n d

t wea k i ng t hei r recipe u nti l everyone who tried it liked it.

They invited around 25 friends and family members ranging from kids to grandparents to taste and give feedback on the cookies. “It's really been about community,” said Lauren, “even in the development of these cook ies we have done taste testings all here in Greenwich.

So we feel like we have an army of supporters locally cheering us on all the way.” With the backing of Greenwich behind them, they felt it was important to create a product that brings happiness to everyone regardless of their dietary restrictions.

The cookies come in three different flavors- classic chocolate chip, peanut butter chocolate

chip, and lemon blueberry. “The lemon blueberry ones kind of taste like a blueberry muffin so they are perfect for breakfast” said Lauren. This idea that a delicious cookie can replace other snacks was shared by Marla as well, she remarked “some people might grab a bar to be a meal replacement, my son grabs these cookies before going to work”.

Because of all the healthy energy the cookies get the best of both worlds- the ability to fill you up like a healthy granola bar does while also tasting like a sweet baked treat.

The best part about these cookies is that both Lauren and Marla enjoyed the process. “We have a great team because we all have interesting different backgrounds and respect for one another, we like dealing with issues together” remarked Marla.

Lauren echoed this statement noting “what makes working on this so fun is that we are doing it with friends, and we are doing it together, so I never think I’m work ing.” Their enthusiasm and excitement has fostered a working environment filled with happiness and dedication to creating the best possible tasting healthy cookies.

As a result of their strong friendship, community backing and a shared goal, the two best friends were able to come up with the recipe for “best healthy cookies on earth.” Not only are their cookies gluten free, dairy free and grain free, they are also paleo friendly, kosher and plant based vegan, and best of all they taste great! They are for sale now on their website realcookiesco. com, as well as on Amazon, and

Local Public Company Market Watch GREENWICH INDEX COMPANY AmBase Corporation

SYMBOL

52 HIGH

52 LOW

PRICE*

ABCP

$0.45

$0.20

$0.29

EFC

$19.60

$11.52

$18.12

Hudson Pro

HSON

$19.90

$9.11

$17.56

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

IBKR

$80.57

$46.43

$61.96

Oxford Lane Capital Corp.

OXLC

$7.88

$4.06

$7.30

Oxford Square Capital Corp.

OXSQ

$5.22

$2.29

$4.71

Starwood Property Trust Inc.

STWD

$27.00

$13.76

$25.80

StoneRiver Inc.

SPNS

$35.85

$24.30

$27.16

Townsquare Media Inc.

TSQ

$14.39

$4.39

$13.08

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.

UBA

$19.97

$8.22

$18.86

W.R. Berkley Corp.

WRB

$81.87

$58.44

$71.95

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO

$88.70

$44.00

$84.13

Ellington Financial LLC

* as of close of business 8/4/21

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PUBLISHER Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com Elizabeth Barhydt

Editorial Page

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

The Boy in the Fedora Here we are. August. The time of year when Greenwich changes its zip code from 06830 to 02554. Nantucket. We get excited for this month.

The paper takes two weeks off from publishing.

We get to slow down just a little bit and enjoy one another’s company. There is parking on Greenwich Avenue.

Recently, we were reminiscing about what we did as children during our summer breaks. Do you have that one friend who was with you throughout your childhood and especially during summers?

For this writer that person was Timmy. We describe ourselves as “bathtub buddies,” because our mothers used to bath us together when we were babies.

There is not a summer I can recall when Timmy and I were not up to some adventure. When we were young, they were relatively constrained to our backyards, thus relatively safe. But there was an apple tree that almost did not survive one of our “misadventures.” For some reason we wanted to see if a live tree can catch fire. FYI – it can if you use enough gas. That was the last time we did that.

When were older, we could drive our adventures further afield, to an outdoor music festival featuring Arlo Guthrie, or playing golf at our local country club. And Maine. Summers almost always involved Maine for Timmy and me.

When we were 15 our parents decided to send us on a hiking trip run by Alford Lake Camp, a girl’s camp in Hope, Maine. The co-ed trip of 12 would hike from Mt. Katahdin, the tallest mountain in Maine, and the northern end of the Appalachian Trail, to Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. It was a character-building type of experience like Outward Bound.

It was six weeks of being out in the woods. It was hiking nearly every day with a 75-pound pack on your back that contains your belongings and enough food to last you between resupplies. It was six weeks without a shower, and nobody cared. You bathed in streams and lakes and hoped there were not leeches.

Tim my a nd I were best f r iends. We had defended one another against slights, both real and imagined. Supported each other when needed. Now we were on a six-week hiking trip. I knew Timmy well. Or I thought I did.

When you are hiking the Appalachian Trail, well, part of it, when you are 15 you begin to think and act like you are a “thru-hiker,” someone who is hiking all 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine. You make up trail names for yourselves. Most of the people wore bandanas on their heads called “dew rags” to protect them from the sun. Not Timmy.

The first day of the hike, as we were dropped off in Baxter State Park, Timmy pulled out of his backpack a fedora and plopped it on his head.

There it stayed for the next six weeks. He probably still has it to this day.

What occurs to me know as I look back at photos from that trip, we arrived young, innocent, and clean. What transpired throughout those six weeks was indeed character building. We climbed beautiful mountains. Experienced all that the northern Maine wood had to offer. Did a three day “solo” where we were left alone in the woods with just our sleeping bag and had to build our own shelter.

When we returned to Alford Lake Camp in August our boots were no longer new. Our teeshirts had holes in them and smelled. However, we had smiles on our faces for what we had accomplished. And Timmy still had the fedora on his head.

This summer make sure to take time to do something fun. Go on an adventure. Get dirty. Do not light any apple trees on fire. Create memories.

They will last a lifetime.

We will see you August 27th.

LETTERS

Voting for Alexis Gevanter

By Melissa Devaney JOIN ME in voting for Alexis Gevanter for State Senate!

August is upon us, and hopefully the majority of Greenwich residents are aware that a special election for the 36th district Senate seat will happen on August 17th.

I’ve known Alexis Gevanter, who has earned the Democratic endorsement, for the last two years, through volunteer work with Moms Demand Action, a national nonpartisan gun violence prevention organization, and personally as a music teacher to one of her young sons.

Alexis is a f iercely intelligent-yethumble person with seemingly boundless energy and ambition to create a healthy, vibrant community for all citizens. I watched her roll up her sleeves and dedicate time and effort as a passionate advocate for public safety, taking decisive

action steps that earned her the esteemed position of Connecticut State Chapter lead within Moms Demand Action.

While Alexis is indeed a leader on gun violence prevention and public safety, she is not a single-issue candidate. She believes we need to invest in education, fully fund our police departments, and as a business attorney, she’s uniquely positioned to understand and appreciate the considerations conducive to small business relocation and expansion here in Connecticut. She will collaborate closely with Governor Lamont to bring in more companies and high-paying jobs to our state.

Alexis is also committed to partnering with the Governor to continue the sound f iscal policy that has earned our state its first Aaa bond rating in 20 years and will work to make sure that the recently passed no tax increase balanced budget

becomes the standard, not the exception.

Alexis is a determined advocate for our values, and will work to protect women's rights, advance equal pay, expand access to voting, improve our air and water quality, fight climate change, and invest in our public schools, which are among the best in the country.

I k n ow f r o m wo rk i n g a l o n g s i d e A lex is that she has the ex per ience, skills, and temperament required to be an outstanding State Senator. I strongly support Alexis Gevanter for this position and encourage all of you to cast your vote for her and spread the word. Out of town on the 17th? You can download an absentee ballot, complete it, and take it to Greenwich Town Clerk’s office today to vote in person!

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Melissa Devaney , Greenwich resident

We Need Balance in Legislature

By Fred Camillo & Lauren Rabin The Connecticut General Assembly is in desperate need of legislative balance.

The past year has produced legislative proposals that would have raised taxes ( again! ) and usurped local authority on zoning issues as well as passed anti-law enforcement legislation that has produced record crime increases in various parts of the state. We can't afford this continued downward trajectory that has our state ranked at the bottom of business friendly

categories and damaged the quality of life of so many.

Our beautiful state, once an economic leader, can and must reverse course if we are to realize all of the benefits and assets we enjoy. Connecticut is our home. We love it and want it to prosper like never before, but first, we need to return to what had us near the top of the rankings. We simply can't afford more of the same. Not now. Not in the future.

It is time for new, bold, innovative, and pro-small business ideas. It is time for

forward thinking legislation that includes green technology. It is time for adhering to and respecting the Spending Cap. It is time for collaboration and cooperation. It is time for common sense. It is time for Ryan Fazio.

Please join us in voting for Ryan Fazio for the state senate in the special election on August 17th.

It is time.

Fred Camillo, First Selectman Lauren Rabin, Selectwoman

CT Deserves Better Than One Party Rule

By Dan Quigley For twelve years, Democrats have held majorities throughout our state government. Recently, they have enjoyed a two thirds majority in the CT House, a two thirds majority in the state Senate and the governorship. This is referred to as a supermajority. It effectively relegates elected Republicans to an afterthought when it comes to legislation, and it is bad for CT. That is why it is important that you vote for Ryan Fazio in the upcoming special election for state Senate on August 17th.

A lot has changed since November of 2020. This past legislative session saw Har tford Democrats propose an extremely unpopular legislative agenda.

State Democrats have made the political equivalent of a hard lef t turn. Their legislative wish list is worrying. Stripping away local zoning rights; a new statewide property tax; School Regionalization; Proposed Gas Tax; Tolls, and the list goes on. All of these issues have direct, negative implications for Fairfield County communities in the 36th District. If either of the two Democrats opposing Mr Fazio

were to win, the Democrats would once again secure a supermajority, making it more likely that these alarming proposals will gain momentum.

What is equally disturbing is that while other economies in the northeast have shown strength in rebounding from the challenges posed by the pandemic, CT remains saddled with the highest unemployment rate among all 50 states and is a continued laggard in economic growth and job creation.

Ryan Fazio is a smart, center right Republican who is focused on the issues that need dealing w ith now. He w ill support small towns and municipalities in their fight to maintain control of their own zoning rights; he will be an advocate for lower taxes on small businesses and individuals; he will oppose ef forts to regionalize local school districts and he will advocate for measures that reduce crime rates in our urban centers. Each of these represent a change in direction from the course set by Mr Fazio’s main opponent and the state Democratic party.

In November, Hearst Media Columnist

Dan Haar wrote about the perils facing CT as a one party state. He wrote “a 2412 Democratic grip on the Senate, and just under a two-thirds Dem majority in the House with the same party holding ever y statew ide of f ice including the governor’s chair — it’s just a bit much.”

He was correct. He went on to say “a twothirds supermajority in the Senate doesn’t necessarily reflect the will of the people, even if each district elected the person it wanted.

Connecticut voters will say they favor a middle path if you catch them alone with their thoughts.” Mr Fazio provides that path. It is a path worth taking.

On August 17th, we have an opportunity to add some semblance of equilibrium to our representation in Hartford. A vote for Mr Fazio’s opponent is a vote for more of the same. A vote for Ryan Fazio will eliminate the Democrats’ supermajority, and it will signal that Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan are leading the call for a new, more collaborative direction in Hartford.

Dan Quigley Greenwich RTC Chair

Fazio's Deep Community Roots Matter

By Lolly Prince EDITOR'S NOTE: Apologies to Lolly Prince whose name was cut off in last week's issue. We are rerunning her letter with her name included this week.

A candidate who is running for an elected position in the state legislature should have a deep knowledge of the district they represent. That level of familiarity can only be learned by having lived and volunteered in the district for an extended period of time. With long roots in place comes civic participation to those who are interested.

Participation in local government is a natural extension.

Deep com mu n it y roots g row with time, and in the case of the upcoming Special Election for State Senate, one of the two main

candidates has them, while the other does not.

Ryan Fazio grew up in Greenwich and chose to stay and make a life here. He has worked and volunteered locally for many yea rs a nd he ser ves i n loca l government. By contrast, his main Democratic opponent just moved to Greenwich a little more than two years ago from San Francisco.

Over many years, Ryan has also maintained a steady civic involvement in our community.

Whether acting as a tutor for underprivileged school children, delivering meals to homebound seniors, becoming an elected member of the Greenwich RTM, or serving as a member of the First Selectman’s Energy Committee, Ryan has demonstrated a willingness to get involved not only

as a community activist but also as an elected member of the local government. This cannot be said of his main Democratic opponent— although the petition Democrat candidate has been involved in town government for years. Outside the main Democratic candidate’s political activity, there has been no consistent involvement in the town, because she has lived here for only two years.

I respect that she is running for office, which is not easy. However, when we are considering sending a State Senator to Hartford who will represent the best interests of our community, that person should have a certain depth of knowledge about the community they represent. It is questionable that someone who has spent as little time in Connecticut as Mr.

Fazio’s main Democrat opponent would have a pulse on the issues that matter most to us.

Our current State Representatives, our First Selectman and Selectwomen, our Tax Collector and Town Clerk have each entered office with deep roots in our community. At a time when major local issues—like local Zoning Rights, School Regionalization, and the demonization of Fairfield County (specifically Greenwich) as a bastion of injustice by Democrat leaders in CT—have resonated with constituents, it is paramount that our local elected leaders have a profound understanding of what matters to us.

Ryan Fazio has clearly demonstrated that he does.

The Hon. Lolly Prince

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COLUMNS

Where There's a Will, There's a Way

By Patricia Chadwick It’s Tuesday as I’m penning this column at the splendid Victorian home of Robert Nelson and Van Ramsey in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York. I am their guest, together with my dear friend Robert Ainsley, and for three glorious days, the four of us have been attending the Glimmerglass Festival, enjoying live performances of Verdi’s Il Trovatore, Mozart’s The Magic Flute and works by Richard Wagner.

How, you might ask, can that be possible? Isn’t the country battling yet one more spike in the coronavirus? Yes, that is true, but let me refer to the title of this column - Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way. When the challenges of vaccination, COVID-19 testing, masking and distancing wreak havoc with preparing for a summer season of opera and musical theatre, what is the solution? Think out of the box – way out of the box. That’s just what the leadership team at The Glimmerglass Festival did, starting nearly a year ago, when the world was heading into lockdown mode. If there were an “Ingenuity Award for Live Performance in the Time of COVID-19,” I can’t think of a better recipient than Glimmerglass.

The major creative solution? An outdoor stage, designed by the renowned English theater set designer, Peter J. Davison, who has been a long-time collaborator at Glimmerglass (Show Boat, La Traviata, West Side Story, Porgy and Bess). He flew in from the UK to oversee the building of the stage, in collaboration with Abby Rodd, the Festival’s Director of Production. Working through the winter and into the spring, the Glimmerglass production staff built a wooden raked stage, fronted by a staircase, and topped with a lattice of black steel beams to frame the space and provide lighting. Two speaker towers, one on each side of the stage, brought sound from the singers onstage and the orchestra that played remotely in the enclosed theatre normally used for productions.

A small grove of tree trunks, upstage right, provided a flexible multi-purpose set for each production, and an array of multi-colored lightbulbs hanging from the black steel cross beam afforded limitless effects: the Magic Fire (Die Walküre), the blazing furnaces of the Anvil Chorus (Il Trovatore), and the trials of fire and water as well as the starry firmament (The Magic Flute).

Thanks to the numerous feedback monitors, screens, maestro cams, headset mics, and the sure baton and guiding hand of Music Director Joseph Colaneri, the ensemble effect between singers and

Don't miss this year's Glimmerglass Festival with live opera and sublime performances of Il Trovatore and The Magic Flute. orchestra was all but flawless. In deference to both COVID protocol and the environment, a QR code took each attendee directly to program information online, And thus was created – GLIMMERGLASS ON THE GRASS. Despite the compressed performances – 90 minutes without an intermission – the integrity of the two full operas was preserved through the genius collaboration of dramaturg, Kelley Rourke, Maestro Joseph Colaneri, and General and Artistic Director, Francesca Zambello.

Having not seen a live opera in eighteen months, I found myself dabbing away tears in the high drama and passion of Verdi’s Il Trovatore, thanks to a world-class cast that included Raehann BryceDavis as Azucena, Michael Mayes as the Count di Luna, Gregory Kunde in the role of Manrico, and Latonia Moore as Leonora.

The Magic Flute was a wonderful vehicle for the Glimmerglass young artists, bolstered by the special guest appearance of artist-inresidence, Eric Owens, as the narrator, and the two leads Tamino and Pamina, performed admirably by rising stars Aaron Crouch and Helen Zhibing Huang.

Gods and Mortals, a brilliantly selected compendium of Wagnerian favorites, featured Alexandria Shiner, last year’s winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions and the equally impressive Raehann Bryce-Davis, as well as Eric Owens, Mark Delavan, Aaron Keeney, and Ian Koziara. I was exhilarated to see Allie, as I had had the great honor of having her sing at my house for

a Christmas party, shortly before COVID brought all artistic activities to a sudden halt.

How, one might wonder, was the audience accommodated? The broad expanse of open lawn in front of the stage was partitioned into “SQUARES”, each of which could accommodate a pod of four and were appropriately distanced from each other by six feet. “Lawn Leaders” aided attendees who brought their own blankets or chairs.

At the far end of the lawn, additional seating was provided by sixteen Festival Boxes. In total, the lawn was able to accommodate nearly 600 ticketholders, or about 65% of the 900-seat capacity of the Festival’s Alice Busch Opera Theatre. The “en plein air” scene was reminiscent of picnicking at the Esplanade on the banks of the Charles River in Boston, or at Tanglewood.

Cooperstown, situated between the Catskill and Adirondack mountain ranges, can produce an array of weather on short notice and the staff at Glimmerglass left nothing to chance, hiring a professional weather forecaster, whose role it was to protect performers and audiences alike. If a rumble of thunder was detected as much as ten minutes away, a performance was halted. We were lucky that our experience with thunder and rain came at nighttime. A medical staff is also available on the campus for the entire season.

The flawless execution of three days of glorious music belies the immense complexity of accommodating countless requests for tickets – rather like handling the seating chart for a banquet gala every day and sometimes twice a day, but Caryn Kerstetter Reeves made it all look simple.

The Glimmerglass Festival will run through August 17, so there is still time to take it all in, including a number of performances we were unable to attend – Songbird, a new adaptation of Offenbach’s La Perichole, as well as The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson, a new play by Sandra Seaton with original music by newly-appointed Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, and starring Denyce Graves in the title role.

I encourage you – if you live within a few hours of Cooperstown – to find an open day or two in your schedule, buy tickets online and treat yourself to one or two or even three inspiring musical performances. You will not be disappointed.

Patricia Chadwick is a businesswoman and an author. Her recently published memoir, Little Sister, the story of her unusual childhood growing up in a cult, is now available in paperback. She is currently working on her second book, Breaking Glass, about her “growing up” on Wall Street. www.patriciachadwick.com

Police Reiterate Fazio Endorsement When the Silver Shield Association stood shoulder to shoulder with Ryan Fazio and endorsed him for state Senate last year, it was not the easy or popular thing for either of us to do. But, we did it because we wanted to stress to the community the danger that antipolicing rhetoric and a sweeping police reform bill would pose to the safety of our state. A year later, it is evident that those dangers and our concerns proved true, with crime surging in our state.

Connecticut needs better leadership to protect public safety, reduce crime, and support local police in our state. This summer, in a special election for state Senate, Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan voters have the opportunity to provide that new leadership.

I am proud to announce that the Silver Shield Association, representing a l most one-hu nd re d-f i f t y ac t ive mem bers, f rom Police Of f icer to Lieutenant, is re-iterating its support for

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Ryan Fazio as a candidate for the 36th State Senate District in the August 17 Special Election.

Our Executive Board got to know Ryan over the last year, including for his support of local police and public safety, as well as his opposition to the sweeping 2020 Connecticut Police Reform Act

(H.B. 6004), “A n Act Concerning Police Accountability.” Even after his campaign ended last year, he remained an outspoken advocate for public safety as crime, from car thefts to shootings to homicides, rose significantly around Connecticut. We are confident that Ryan is the right person to represent our

values and livelihood in Hartford.

Ryan Fazio is a Greenwich native who attended public schools, lived, worked, and volunteered here most of his life. He serves ably in town government.

He understands our community and the important contributions that the Greenwich police have woven into the fabric of our town.

Ju s t a s o u r A s s o c i a t i o n w a s frustrated with the process in which the rushed-through Police Bill was enacted last year, we are also frustrated that so little has been done in the year since even while violence and crime have increased in Connecticut. Unfortunately, the concerns of well-meaning police officers and officials have fallen on deaf ears of many legislators who chose not to listen to our concerns for properly crafted laws to benefit everyone.

Ryan Fazio is pro-police and propublic safety and has pledged to support all law enforcement by modifying the

Police Bill and other laws that negatively impact officers, the public, and the communities we faithfully serve. It has become a matter of urgency for us to take a vested interest in our representation in Hartford, and Ryan is the person who will deliver it. Ryan knows the police are “the good guys” and sees through the out-of-control nationwide anti-police movement that wants an educated public to believe otherwise.

Unlike the many elected officials in Connecticut who have placed all law enforcement in difficult and life-changing positions, Ryan Fazio will fight for all to make it right so that all of Connecticut is protected with the best law enforcement possible.

The Silver Shield Association is proud to support Ryan Fazio for the 36th State Senate District.

Louis S. Pannone, President, Silver Shield Association Lieutenant, Greenwich Police Department

Open House at Greenwich Reform Synagogue The Greenwich Reform Synagogue will be holding an open house to learn about its preschool, religious school, adult education programs, and more on Sunday, August 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The event will include free ice cream sundaes, craft activities, playground activities, and more as you meet clergy and educators and tour the new building

be replacing Chrys Hernandez, who resigned as head coach at the end of last Extra Grass Island Patrol season. Previously, Jones was an assistant The Greenwich Police Department basketball coach at the University of St. has announced that they will be adding an Joseph. extra patrol on Grass island after a recent string of vehicle thefts from the area.

We s t N i l e V i r u s R e p o r t e d i n Back to School Calendar Greenwich Mosquitos The f irst day of school for all The Greenwich Department of Health Greenwich Schools students is September has announced that mosquitoes trapped in 1. Thanksgiving break will take place from Mianus River Park have tested positive for November 25-28. Winter Break will take West Nile Virus. place from December 24 through January The Town of Greenwich will continue 2. Spring Break will take place from April to take preemptive efforts against West 18-24, and the last day for students will be Nile through a larviciding program of June 24. public and private roadway catch basins as well as property owned by the town as Fire Department Training needed.

L a s t we ek , t he G r e e nw ich F i r e West Nile symptoms typically present Department was given access to a building themselves about five to 15 days after the that was slated for demolition in order bite from an infected mosquito and include to train. These opportunities provide a slight fever, headache, rash, swollen invaluable experience for firefighters as lymph nodes, nausea, malaise and eye they get to practice skills in real buildings. pain.

If you have a building slated for Residents are advised to avoid outdoor demolition and would like to help your activities at dawn and dusk, and using fire department by providing a training mosquito repellant that avoids DEET. opportunity, please reach out to Deputy Chief Tom Lenart at 203-622-3955.

District 7 Voting Location Change Residents in district 7 will have a Neighbor to Neighbor Distributes relocated in-person voting location for Supplies the August 17 special election. Instead of This past week, Neighbor to Neighbor voting at Greenwich High School, district in Greenwich distributed backpacks 7 voters will be voting in the cafeteria of containing essential school supplies to Central Middle School. Polling hours will students in need on the Christ Church take place from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ca mpus. O ver 4 50 back pack s were distributed to elementary through high Second Annual Greenwich Point school students, each containing a binder, Comedy Night notebooks, folders, pens and pencils, and The town will be hosting its second crayons for younger students. annual Greenwich Point Comedy Show on September 18 at the Clambake Pavilion.

Sculptures Created from Holly Hill Headlining comedians will entertain Trash residents and guests with a picnic style Resident Michael Manning has begun “bring your own everything” event; tables, to create sculptures out of raw material chairs, and tablecloths will, however, be that he finds at the Holly Hill Resource provided.

Recovery Facility.

The event will raise money for the T he s e s c u lpt u r e s of te n fe at u r e Friends of Greenwich Point, supporting recovered bicycles covered in loud paint. conservation, education, and recreation of Many of Manning’s sculptures are now on Greenwich Point. display at the Holly Hill transfer station in The event will begin at 6 p.m. for Greenwich. d i n ner a nd m i ng l i ng, w it h comedy entertainment beginning at 7:30. The Free Summer Movie Nights event will go until 10 p.m. Tickets are on Greenwich Communities and sale now and can be purchased at www. Community Centers Inc of Greenwich have friendsofgreenwichpoint.org /comedy- announced “Summer Movie Nights”, a free night series of family-friendly movie screenings

in town.

The schedule is as follows: on Monday, August 9, there will be a screening of Boss Baby at Adams Garden.

The event w ill all beg in at 7:30.

Attendees are asked to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs, and to enjoy the free food including hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and drinks.

“It is an honor to have the support of the Silver Shield for state Senate once again. I realize that their public support is historic and not taken lightly but viewed as necessary to advocate for the safety of officers and the general public. The radical de- policing bill passed last year, and other bad policies supported by Connecticut lawmakers, must be changed for everyone’s sake. Greenwich police are highly skilled, professional, and empathetic. They are committed to community policing and protecting everyone’s rights equally. That’s why I am glad to stand shoulder to shoulder with them. We must deliver public safety and equal protection under the law by bringing change to our state government and supporting our excellent local police in Greenwich.”

Ryan Fazio

their vaccine.

This past week, Fairfield County was added to the list of CT counties considered to have substantial COVID infections.

People in these areas should resume wearing masks indoors.

The Delta variant of COVID is more transmissible than the viruses that cause Temple Shalom Celebrates Installation the common cold, chicken pox, ebola, and of New Rabbi Temple Sholom has announced that SARS; First Selectman Camillo highly Rabbi Kevin Peters is the synagogue's new encourages residents to get the vaccine.

Assistant Rabbi.

Rabbi Kev in was celebrated and Visitation Changes at The Nathaniel blessed by the Temple Sholom community Witherell T h i s p a s t we e k , T h e Nat h a n ie l in late July with a musical Shabbat service.

Witherell nursing home has reported one new positive COVID-19 case, and was a Off-Beat Players Announces Summer part of the outsourced vendor staff who 2021 Musical T h e O f f-B e at Pl aye r s h ave t wo was unvaccinated. As a result, there will be no indoor visits at The Nathaniel upcoming digital performances!

Premiering August 13 will be the OffWitherell. Indoor and POD visits will Beat Players Variety Show, showcasing the continue. talents of performers singing hit broadway Connecticut Increases Minimum songs, performing sketch comedy, and presenting original pieces of theatre.

Wage Premiering August 18 and continuing The minimum wage in Connecticut increased from $12.00 per hour to $13.00 through August 21, will be the musical Godspell. per hour this past Sun, August 1.

T i c k e t s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t w w w. offbeatplayers.org.

Milbank Houses Torn Down This past Tuesday, demolition crews began to tear down the row of four houses GPD Participates in ICAT Training The Greenwich Police Department sent on Milbank Avenue in order to make room for a 30 unit apartment complex with 70 Officers Max Rinaldi and Chris Wallace to participate in a state of the art training parking spaces. session in Maine which encourages officers to de-escalate potentially violent National Farmers Market Week This week was National Farmers situations.

The training is called Integrating Market week, and Governor Ned Lamont has urged residents to support local Communiticates and Tactics, or ICAT, farmers both through the end of this week where officers act out scenarios that can and beyond, by purchasing locally grown escalate quickly through problem solving products, and visiting one of the many rather than through using force.

Following this training, Officers Rinaldi farmers markets throughout the state.

I n G r e e nw ich , you c a n he ad to and Wallace will become GPD’s in-house Augustine’s Farm Stand, open daily, trainers as a part of the ongoing effort the Old Greenwich Farmers Market on to improve the services that Greenwich Wednesdays from 2:30-6:00 p.m., The Police provide to residents.

Greenwich Historical Society Farmers Market every other Wednesday, or the New GHS Basketball Coach Rashamel Jones has been announced Main Farmers Market by Exit 3 of the I-95 as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Greenwich High School. Jones will

DEATHS (full obituaries on page 12) Raymond Rudy, Jr. Raymond Bruce Rudy, Jr. died on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the age of 90.

Josephine Spadaro Josephine Garreffa Spadaro, 91, a resident of Old Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Greenwich Hospital.

Maureen Curry Maureen T. Curry, 82, passed away peacefully at The Greens of Greenwich on July 23.

Bea Butler Bea Butler passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on July 23.

William Saltsman William Howard Saltsman (Bill) beloved father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 20.

Janet Crosby On Monday, July 19, our beloved m o t h e r, g r a n d m o t h e r a n d g r e a tgrandmother, Janet Halley Crosby passed away at the age of 90.

Peter Schruth Peter Killmade Schruth, longtime resident of Old Greenwich, CT, passed away on July 15. He was 69.

Matthew Davis Matthew Thomas Davis, beloved son of Sam and Suzanne Davis died unexpectedly on April 12, in Los Angeles, CA. Jayson Darula Jayson Darula passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 12 at the age of 65.

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State Senate Special Election Debate

Blankley, A Business Leader with Experience

By Laura Kapp John Blankley’s focus in the debate at Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday centered around his ambitious infrastructure plan, extensive business experience, and the benefits of his nonpartisan candidacy.

Bl a n k ley de f t ly n av ig ate d b ot h questions about his positions on local issues and jokes about his age relative to his millennial opponents and panelists.

“Hello from a Baby Boomer”, he quipped in his opening remarks, noting that in another era, Baby Boomers were considered young.

Blankley made it clear that his age would not prevent him from keeping in touch with the younger residents of the district, explaining that he took a poll of millennial voters to get a sense of the issues that were most important to them.

Millennials, Blankley concluded, are most concerned with Covid-19 and climate change.

Age also means experience, according to Blankley, and he repeatedly reiterated his decades of experience in business, creating companies and jobs for the State of Connecticut. In Hartford, he said, he would put on his “CFO face” and get to work on promoting Connecticut’s economic and fiscal health.

Perhaps Blankley’s most controversial assertion of the night is the idea that there is no way for Connecticut to reduce taxes on its residents, which he claimed to deduce using his experience as a business executive and by following recent trends.

Fazio countered this notion, questioning how the other 48 states with lower tax burdens could be so far surpassing Connecticut in efforts to keep taxes lower.

Blankley used the panel’s question on the Police Accountability Bill to emphasize h is suppor t for loca l pol ice forces, especially during his time on the RTM. “The policemen’s job is one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs there is”, he said.

He proposed a middle ground for police accountability modeled after the system in Colorado that would make the employers, rather than police officers themselves, liable for mistakes and infringements.

Blankley also reminded the audience of his history of support for the public schools of the 36th district during his tenu r e on t he Gr e enw ich B oa r d of Estimate and Taxation. He and both of his opponents expressed strong opposition to tolls and state legislation that overrides municipalities. He noted his overall support for the legalization of recreational marijuana, pointing out that more and

more Connecticut police officers are being trained to recognize marijuana impairment in drivers, mitigating the safety risks of legalization.

As the candidates discussed local climate initiatives, Blankley emphasized h is suppor t for t he Tra nspor tation Climate Initiative (TCI), a multi-state collaboration aimed toward creating leg islation to promote clean energ y a nd r e duc e e m i s sion s on t he E a s t Coast. Blank ley shared his suppor t of the TCI with Gervanter, but took a unique approach from his opponents to protecting Connecticut’s environment and infrastructure with his plans to reduce pollution as well as congestion by way of port development and increased shipping by sea across the region.

He agreed with his opponents in opposing tolls, calling them a regressive

tax and using the opportunity to counter Fazio’s assertion that the TCI would result in a harmful regressive tax.

Blankley came prepared with pointed and specific questions to his opponents about their qualifications and their plans to tackle the issues they have prioritized.

In his closing remarks, Blankley said, " It is most important to think about my main project, my main priority, which will solve so many of our issues. People don't go around on a daily basis thinking, oh my goodness, we have all this unfunded pension liability. Nobody thinks about that on a daily basis. But everybody thinks about the congestion on the roads.

Everybody thinks about pollution. These are things that are in our face. These all things that we can do something about.

And I ask for your vote so that I can go to Hartford and do something about it."

Fazio Insists That We Need Higher Standards Saying he is "running to be your next state Senator in order to create a positive change in our state government and a brighter future for everyone in our community," Ryan Fazio explained that he grew up here, has worked most of his career in renewable energy in Stamford, and volunteered in inner city schools for many years locally.

Fazio ser ves in Greenw ich tow n government on the RTM and on the first selectman's energy efficiency committee.

Fazio voiced his concern for the state saying, "I see that our state has been hurting for many years. We have sky high unemployment and cost of living, rising crime, a damaged environment, and divisive politics, in an effort to take over more and more of our local prerogatives over zoning and schools."

Fazio opened with his belief that we can do better in Connecticut and that he would work during the debate to convince his peers that it was true and he hammered that point over and over again.

The panel kicked things off with a question about the trend of state legislation overriding local control.

Fazio held firm to his previous stances regarding this matter, stating “this was a major campaign issue last year, and I stood firmly against imposition of state control

over local planning and zoning.”

Over the course of the debate Fazio repeated his belief that the people of Connecticut deserve better, particularly when longtime Greenwich resident and petition candidate John Blankley stated that he believed lowering the taxes in Connecticut was just not plausible because of leadership in Hartford.

Fazio arg ued that “if the second highest taxed state in the country can't do anything ever to lower its taxes, what are the other 48 states below us so great at that we can't do in Connecticut? Again, I just have higher standards for the state of Connecticut.”

In a friendly but competetive exchange between Blankley and Fazio, Blankley said, "Mr. Fazio, I'll give you a challenge.

Before our next debate, if you can come up with at least $1 billion in terms of the tax carve-outs that you talk about at the state level, which would finance in some way, your taxes, then I will..."

Before Blankley could finish Fazio said, "I could do it now." Given the green light by the moderator Fazio explained that there are 5 to 6 billion in tax exemptions in Connecticut and that going through the Office of Fiscal Analysis report to prioritize the tax expenditures and carve-outs is how you deliver pro growth, pro middle

class income tax reform for everyone.

Out of time, Blankley suggested they continue the discussion at a later debate.

Cl i m ate ch a n ge le g i slat ion w a s another topic that the candidates were given a chance to speak about. Fazio, who previously worked in renewable energy, said he is all for policy to help the environment, but that it must be done correctly. "The way to actually solve climate change," he explained, "is through rapid technological development improvement. I am very glad to see that in recent decades we've seen the cost of generating solar and wind fall precipitously, improvements in battery technology, improvements in electric vehicle technology. We have to embrace those."

“We can protect our environment in this state without increasing the cost of living and destroying jobs in the process” noted Fazio.

For t h is r e a s on he opp os e s t he Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI).

TCI is a multi state coalition program created to lower carbon emissions, that he argues would require a new tax. “The TCI is a new gas tax. It's already too expensive to live here and I'm entirely opposed to it.” said Fazio.

"All of these taxes that my opponents

are talking about, TCI, gas tax, whatever, they're regressive, and we need no more regressive taxes in a state where poverty has increased over the last 30 years.

Greenwich is a town that puts great pride in their schooling, so naturally education was a topic of discussion during the debate. Fazio, a product of the Greenwich Public Schools himself, began by saying “I think generally in Connecticut, the schools are good, but they should be great. In fact, they should be the best in the entire country, especially for all the money and resources that we pour into our schools.”

He cited statistics specifically noting that “Connecticut spends the second most per capita, per pupil of any state in the country on public education, yet our test scores are slightly above average if you look at the nation's report card.” In checking Fazio's numbers, they were confirmed by the US Census Bureau’s 2018 survey of school system finances.

As the debate continued, the candidates were asked if the police accountability bill has affected the 36th district positively or negatively and why.

Fazio noted that he had been against the bill since its inception, and has always warned of the dangers it could cause. He followed up this claim with crime statistics

in Connecticut stating that “In 2020, there was over a 30% increase in homicides in our state's biggest cities. In 2020, there was over a 40% increase in car thefts all across the state. Local police have been undermined and demoralized.”

Fazio's statistics are accurate according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Fazio summed up his differences with Gevanter: "I think we now have a clear difference between me and Mrs. Gevanter about the correct approach to economics in the state of Connecticut."

"She thinks," he explained, "that we are on the right path. She thinks that this is a fertile ground for business creation. I think that's impossible to square with the fact that we are now tied for the highest unemployment rate in the country," a fact Fazio repeated five times in the debate.

He went on to say that, "we have the fourth lowest population growth in the country, according to the US census. And that we have the fourth lowest rate of economic growth in the country, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis."

In the closing statements of the debate the candidates were each given two minutes to say their final thoughts. Fazio used this time to hit home the sentiment he carried throughout the debate, that Connecticut deserves better.

Gevanter: Public Safety & Public Health are Priorities This past Tuesday at the MVP debate, Alexis Gevanter opened with a stament saying that "Voting is the foundation of our democracy, and an informed and engaged electorate is critical to the democratic process. Encouraging young voters to use their voices and the power of their vote to bring about positive change is key to seeing action on some of the most important issues facing as a community, state, and nation."

She went on to say she wanted to talk about "how by focusing on public health and safety, prosperity, and progress, we ca n emerge f rom t he pa ndem ic even stronger" and describerd herself as "a business attorney, a gun violence prevention advocate, and a mom of two young boys."

The q uestions debate q uestions focused on issues of concern to local residents under 35 and ranged from job opportunities for college graduates to climate change.

One centra l q uestion was about the impact of the police accountability bill. Gevanter said she has been “a full and vocal supporter of fully funding

our police.” Explaining that she has experience working with the police in gun safety education and through her experience in Moms Demand Action.

G evanter said the bill had some positive impacts. "So, the police accountability bill: I was just reading this morning that our police are engaging in deescalation tactics and all sorts of other things, so I think it brought a lot of important issues to the forefront, which is a good thing," she explained.

When asked, the Greenwich Police Department said that the deescalation training featured in the news recently was actually already moving forward prior to passage of the bill and so is not related.

Panelists also focused in on the issue of education and asked what the candidates thought of the quality of education in Connecticut.

Gevanter said she believes Connecticut is doing a great job and was ranked as having the 2nd best schools in the country. She also said improving education is imperative to Connecticut’s economy as it attracts young families and businesses. She went on to add that

she thinks infrastructure, safety, and air quality need to be invested in and improved in the future.

According to US News, Connecticut is the 6th best state in overall education, and according to worldpopulationreview.com, Connecticut ranks 12th in overall education.

On the topic of Greenwich Planning and Zoning not allowing the sale of cannabis, Gevanter expressed concerns on its impact on safety and health in the community.

“I know this is very unpopular, but I do have concerns about the legalization of marijuana. I think it's absolutely fair to say if it's regulated that we're getting safer product,” said Gevanter. “...But I tend to always want to follow the science and it does show that children's brains are developing up until they are 25 years old. I do have real concerns about the normalization of marijuana once it's legal.”

Gevanter concluded her thoughts saying driving under the inf luence of marijuana is hard to detect, which also makes it hard to prosecute.

“First and foremost, I think that we

need to keep our community safe. That's my platform, public safety and health, prosperity and progress,” responded Gevanter. “Marijuana, obviously there's an element of prosperity there as well. But to me, the balance goes towards safety.”

In one of the hotter topics of the night candidates were asked about how they would address the lack of employment opportunity for college graduates in the 36th district.

Gevanter cited CNBC’s yearly ranking of “America’s Top States for Business,” where Connecticut was ranked 35th in 2019 and has jumped to 24th in 2021, which the Sentinel confirmed is true.

Gevanter fired off with a comment "in terms of investing in education, Ryan has voted just recently in support of a $3 million cut to our education."

Fazio rebutted that his voting history is t hat he ha s never vote d aga i n st a n e du c at i o n b u d g e t o r e du c at i o n appropriation, which is true.

On the environment Gevanter said, "Climate change is an existential crisis" and that "it's irresponsible not to look at all options including working with other

states and thinking about big ideas to combat it. I think that this is a once in a generation type of issue and we need to be open-minded and creative and thinking about working together to find a solution to that problem."

Gevanter made a rebuttal argument on the economy in Connecticut saying, " We a r e d e a l i n g w i t h 4 0 ye a r s o f mismanagement here in Connecticut.

There's no question. That is why we've had underfunded pensions. That is why we had to have more taxes.

"However, to ignore the fact that Connecticut is in the middle of a huge turnaround, is just frankly ridiculous."

She went on to say, "We have a no tax increase balanced budget that passed with bipartisan support. We don't need to send a message. We need to work together to continue to keep our taxes low, and even lower them, to continue to pay down our debt, and to continue to then invest in things that are critical like education."

Gevanter’s closing remarks reiterated her commitment to public safety and public health. She focused on emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever.

OPINION

Lamont and Fazio an Unlikely "Firewall"

By Edward Dadakis Do you want Hartford Democrats and their bureaucrats to control Greenwich z o n i n g r e g u l at i o n s a l l ow i n g h i g h density buildings in your residential neighborhood with not a say from any local officials?

A r e yo u u p s e t t h a t yo u a r e n ’t paying enough taxes and want Hartford Democrats to impose a mansion tax wh ich w i l l u lt i mately dou ble you r property taxes if you own a mansion? By the way, Democrats define a mansion as any dwelling valued over $430,000. Yes, your studio condominium is actually a mansion in looney Democrat world.

Do you want your school system regionalized by Hartford Democrats who will share your funding with other communities then dictate a left wing curriculum?

If you answered no to any of these q ue s t ion s t he n you w a nt to m a ke absolutely certain to vote in the August 17th state Senate special election and that you vote for Ryan Fazio.

Fazio, a lifelong Greenwich resident and lifelong Republican, loves this town and the people of our district. He has a long track record of speaking out against the looney policies of Hartford Democrats which overtaxed residents, forcing many to flee the state and plunging Connecticut to the edge of the f iscal abyss. He’s developed strategies to start reversing the damage the Democrats have done which he will implement when elected to the Senate.

Fazio is a strong believer in loca l cont rol esp ecia l ly for zon i ng and education including curriculum development. Fa z io r e sp e c t s t hat residents of Greenwich know their town best and know what will work and not work.

Here’s something you probably don’t know about Fazio. Last year as COVID raged our state government failed to have suff icient PPE available. Fazio and some friends located PPE, loaded up their pickup delivering it to facilities in desperate need around Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan and the rest of the state. Fazio didn’t do this once. He did it over and over again.

Fazio is running against two, yes, count them two, Democrats. They are both liberal Democrats who will follow the policies of new Haven’s liberal Senator and Connecticut Senate Leader Martin Looney.

One is John Blankley who has run for competitive office repeatedly yet always failed to win. At the MVP-Greenwich Sentinel debate, Blankley declared “there is no possibility of reducing taxes in our state.” Shocking because 47 other states have lower taxes. That comment squares with the Blankley I know from local government who always supported excessive spending and, in fact, bragged about that very thing at the debate. We know Blankley will keep spending wildly if he goes to Hartford.

Blank ley was the loser in the Democrat smoke filled room sweepstakes as party insiders tried to force him from the race. Blankley was having none of those shenanigans and got the needed signatures to be on the ballot anyway.

In their smoke filled room Democrats shut down all competition anointing Alexis Gevanter. She’s only lived in Greenwich for three years and has no understanding of our community. For many years San Francisco was her home where she saw the left wing, liberal policies, that she no doubt supports, ruin that once magnificent city. She, like

so many liberals, f led the ruins of her progressive dream and now wants to do to Greenwich what was done to San Francisco.

A one issue candidate, Gevanter has focused all her efforts on tighter gun laws. Connecticut already has some of the nation’s strictest gun laws, many passed on a bi-partisan basis.

Gevanter has no track record on any other issue, after all she hasn’t lived here long and doesn’t know the community.

Her knowledge deficit was on full display at the MVP-Greenwich Sentinel debate where she only could speak in broad generalities. When chided for specifics she simply had none. Without a track record she’s trying to fool the electorate and claims to be f iscally responsible and against increased taxes and tolls.

Malarkey!

She supports regionalization with TCI, a regional climate change plan that all but one other state has dropped because its so radical. Its funded by increasing the gas tax on you.

The truth is she will be a rubberstamp for the left-wing Democrat Hartford cabal led by Senator Looney. Its that cabal that will strip your local zoning authority, impose a mansion tax and regionalize school funding and curriculum.

She proudly touts campaigning with Hartford Mayor Bronin. He and his wife

are the leading advocates to strip local zoning from Greenwich. So with Bronin at her side, Gevanter will likely support some regionalizing of local zoning despite protestations to the contrary.

When New Haven Mayor Jason Ellicker declared Greenwich a community that practices “racist zoning policies” last Spring, neither Bronin nor Gevanter condemned his words and defended our town.

So electing Ryan Fazio is important.

If elected he will be the 13th Republican Senator and be able to stop Democrats from overriding gubernatorial vetoes.

It’s hard to believe, but a Democrat governor and Republican Ryan Fazio will be the firewall against the craziest of the progressive agenda.

The election is Tuesday August 17th. If you aren’t able to vote in person you can vote any business day in the Town Clerks office on the first floor of Town Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Join me and our fellow residents by voting on August 17th (or any day at Town Hall) as if the future of Connecticut depends on it—-because it does. Vote for Ryan Fazio.

Edward Dadakis, a life long Greenwich resident, has served in Greenwich Town government for more than 40 years. Follow him on Twitter at Eddie on Watch @ EdDadakis

COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued

CAR SHOW: gpdscholarshipfund.org Saturday, Aug. 28 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GPD Scholarship Fund Car Show. Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd. Free admission. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 29. 203-6228010.

GREENWICH NEWCOMERS CLUB: greenwichnewcomers.org Thursday, Aug. 12 9:30 a.m.

Wellness Group – Summer Yoga. Online. All levels. Free.

Registration required.

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

Opening Day. 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.

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. 7th-12th Grade. Every Tue. & Thu., 4-5pm Free. Online.

Open Studio. 7th-12th Grade.

Wednesday, by Appointment Only. Free.

FRIENDS OF GREENWICH POINT: friendsofgreenwichpoint. org Ongoing Spring Scavenger Hunt @ Greenwich Point - Looking for something fun to do? Come out and explore the Point in springtime with a family friendly scavenger hunt.

Break out your binoculars and explore all areas of the Point!

NAMI SOUTHWEST CT: namisouthwestct.org/ online-support Wednesday, Aug. 4 6:30 p.m.

NAMI-CAN (Child and Adolescent Network) Online Support Group - for parents and primary caregivers of children and adolescents, under age 21, with behavioral and emotional issues (Every Wednesday). Free. Contact admin@namict.org for the meeting password.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: RedCrossBlood.org Saturday, Aug. 7 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

800 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford.

Thursday, Aug. 12 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave. Port Chester, NY. Friday, Aug. 13 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk.

Monday, Aug. 16 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church Stamford, 1101 Bedford St, Stamford.

Tuesday, Aug. 17 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Stamford Church of Christ, 1264 High Ridge Rd, Stamford.

Friday, Aug. 20 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich.

Saturday, Aug. 21 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

800 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford.

Wednesday, Aug. 25 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Stamford Church of Christ, 1264 High Ridge Rd, Stamford.

TOWN AGENCIES MEETINGS: greenwichct. gov/calendar Wednesday, Aug. 11 12 p.m.

FS Re-Imagine Greenwich. Via Zoom.

Thursday, Aug. 12 10 a.m.

Board of Selectmen Meeting.

Monday, Aug. 16 3 p.m.

FS Energy Management Advisory Committee Meeting.

Town Hall - Mazza Room.

Wednesday, Aug. 18 10 a.m.

Rink User Committee for Design and Planning Meeting.

Town Hall - Parks & Rec. Conference Room.

Monday, Aug. 23 3 p.m.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Meeting.

Via Zoom.

Thursday, Aug. 26 10 a.m.

Board of Selectmen Meeting.

PLAN FOR THE BIG EVENTS: Friday, Sept. 10 6:30 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Annual Benefit: Moonlit in Mykonos. In-person and at-home options. e.givesmart. com/events/lA1 Monday, Sept. 13 Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County 5th Annual Golf Outing. Tamarack Country Club, 55 Locust Rd #2522, Greenwich.

Tuesday, Sept. 14 1 p.m.

Breast Cancer Alliance Ninth Annual Golf Outing. The Golf Club of Purchase, 10 Country Club Dr, Purchase, NY. breastcanceralliance.org Saturday, Sept. 18 ‘Roaring Twenties’ Family Centers 2021 Benefit.

Private home in Greenwich. familycenters.org/product/ Roaring-Twenties Saturday, Sept. 18 Dance for S.E.L.F Gala.

Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Rd, Greenwich. ulrika_drinkall@hotmail.com Saturday, Sept. 25 YMCA of Greenwich Annual Gala. Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Rd. 203-8691630. egrant@gymca.org.

Monday, Oct. 4 Regional Hospice 10th Annual Golf Classic. Salem Golf Club, 18 Bloomer Rd, North Salem, NY. makingthebestofeveryday. org Tuesday, Oct. 12 12:30 p.m.

Greenwich United Way

Annual Golf Tournament.

Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd. bit.ly/3kHINcj Wednesday, Oct. 20 Breast Cancer Alliance 25th Anniversary Luncheon & Fashion Show - Fashion Show Presented by Richards.

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

See Dr. Fucigna SEE

DR. FU-

CIGNA

Can I buy a vowel?

Our Neighboring Towns STEPPING STONES MUSEUM: steppingstonesmuseum.org Friday, Aug. 6 7 p.m.

Movie Night: “Mary Poppins Returns.” Mathews Park, 303 West Ave, Norwalk. Register.

Friday, Aug. 20 7 p.m.

Movie Night: “Smallfoot.”

Mathews Park, 303 West Ave, Norwalk. Register.

BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE: bedfordplayhouse.org Saturday, Aug. 14 5:30 p.m.

Yellow Brick Road Fest: A Family FUNdraiser to Benefit Bedford Playhouse.

633 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY. $50. nicolasgamio@ bedfordplayhouse.org C2 EDUCATION: c2educate. com Tuesday, Aug. 10 11 a.m.

Summer Workshops for Middle School Students: Writers Workshop - Analytical Writing. C2 Education of Stamford, 1117 High Ridge Rd. Free. Register.

Tuesday, Aug. 17 7 p.m.

Executive Functioning for Middle School Students – presentation for parents & students. C2 Education of Stamford, 1117 High Ridge Rd. Free & open to the public.

Register.

Tuesday, Aug. 24 11 a.m.

Book Club: “Walk Two Moons”

by Sharon Creech, (5th & 6th graders). (Students must complete the reading in advance). C2 Education of Stamford, 1117 High Ridge Rd. Free & open to the public.

Register.

BEDFORD RIDING LANES: bedfordridinglanes.org Tuesday, Aug. 17 10:30 a.m.

Tales & Trails - Family Walk + Story Hour. 170 Cantitoe St, Bedford, NY. Free and recommended for kids age 3+.

Register.

CONNECTICUT’S BEARDSLEY ZOO: beardsleyzoo.org

SU SA MM LE ER !

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 Wednesday, Aug. 18 5 p.m.

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

RSVP for a Zoom link.

Friday, Aug. 20 10 a.m.

‘Café Franco-Américain’ Conversation in English and French. RSVP for Zoom link. sbenthal@aol.com Tuesday, Aug. 24 5 p.m.

Meditation and Breathing.

RSVP for Zoom link. Gail. covney@gmail.com Wednesday, Aug. 25 5 p.m.

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

RSVP for a Zoom link.

Through Friday, Aug. 27 Greenwich Arts and Language Summer Camp. In person. Ages 5-12. education@ afgreenwich.org AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB OF GREENWICH: greenwichsps.wordpress. com Tuesday, Aug. 10 & 24 6 p.m.

Tuesday Sunset Sails. Meet at the dock at 6pm and return at sunset. (Bring a drink or nibbles to share).

GreenwichSquadron@gmail. com ROTARY CLUB: greenwichrotary.org Wednesday, Aug. 11 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 BOTANICAL CENTER: greenwichbotanicalcenter. org Through Tuesday, Aug. 31 All day Native Pollinator Plant Photography Contest – open to anyone who has planted pollinator plants in their garden. For entries visit: bit.ly/GBC-PhotoContestOnlineForm PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO: greenwichperformingarts. com Through Friday, Aug. 13 Broadway Review. (Ages 7-10).

Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

203-273-7827. director@ greenwichperformingarts.com Through Friday, Aug. 13 Summer Acting & Musical Theatre Workshops (Ages 7-10). Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

203-273-7827. director@ greenwichperformingarts.com TAI CHI: experiencetaichi. org Tuesday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 8:30 a.m. Binney Park.

Registration is required.

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

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Wednesday, Aug. 18 7 p.m.

Lecture Series: ‘Red Wolves Rediscovered’ with Dr. Kristin Brzeski. Free, $10 donation suggested.

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER: rowaytonarts.org Through Sunday, Aug. 29 “Photography and Sculpture” exhibition. 145 Rowayton Ave, Rowayton. Free and open to the public.

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Being the Hands and Feet

By Kate Noonan For the past 12 months I’ve had the privilege of working as a chaplain at The Nathaniel Witherell for Greenwich Chaplaincy Services, a small non-profit, formed by the Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy over 50 years ago. Greenwich Chaplaincy Services’ mission focuses on providing spiritual care to the residents, staff and families at various senior care centers in the town of Greenwich. What a year to work at a senior care facility. I questioned, once again, what God was doing with me, and wondered why my ministry had turned this particular corner in the middle of the pandemic.

I w a s new to chapla i nc y. T he pandemic was new for all of us and especially challenging in the nursing home environment. There were a lot of learning curves. My thoughts vacillated, bouncing between believing I was just where I was supposed to be and wondering how did I get here exactly?

Then I fell in love. It wasn’t a love at f irst sight experience. It was the type of love that comes after veils are lifted from your vision and you ease into seeing the world in a new way.

I fell in love with the people I was serving. Their beautiful humanness and inherent value was on display in their quirks, humor, foibles, illnesses and needs.

Many people, much more astute than I, already understood the dignity of life. I needed to greet those who may not remember me, listen to the same story day after day, watch illnesses compromise residents and hold the hand of the dying to learn the importance of

Many people, much more astute than I, already understood the dignity of life. I needed to greet those who may not remember me, listen to the same story day after day, watch illnesses compromise residents and hold the hand of the dying to learn the importance of each individual life. each individual life. The experience fed my soul even in the instances when it broke my heart. I would not change it even if I had the chance.

Teresa of Ávila, a saint and doctor of the Roman Catholic Church wrote:

Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world.

Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body.

Christ has no body now on earth but yours.

Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours.

Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world.

Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good.

For a short while I was the hands and feet of Christ. This world needs all of us to be the hands and feet of Christ. Each individual’s vision and effort blesses the world making it a kinder and better place. During a hazy

summer afternoon take a quiet moment to ref lect asking God where you can be of maximum service. You may be surprised where it leads you but I promise it is worth the effort.

Now I am on to a new beginning feeling the bittersweet sting of ending my chaplaincy. It has been a joy to serve the elders of our town. As I leave the chaplaincy I conclude a decade of ministry in Greenwich and transition to a new position as Pastoral Associate at St. Ignatius of Loyola in NYC. I am grateful to all of those I have served in our town, at St. Agnes, at St. Catherine of Siena and at the Nathaniel Witherell.

Thank you for the privilege.

Please visit the Greenwich Chaplaincy Services website to learn more about this wonderful agency and the people they serve: http://www. greenwichchaplaincy.org/ Kate Noonan , Pastoral Associate of IREP, St. Ignatius of Loyola NY, NY. Spiritual Director. noonankw@gmail.com

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. Worship Team Open Call: Aug. 14, 9am-1pm.

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 95A 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: Thu, 5-6pm, in the Chapel, 38 Gold St, all are welcome. Volunteers needed for the following Ministries: Money Counters, Religious Education Teachers and Assistants, Prayer Shawl, Hospitality, contact the Rectory at 203-531-8730. Informal Inquiry Meeting: Aug 26, 7pm, St. Theresa School, 55 Rosemond Terrace, Trumbull, orapronobis20@ gmail.com, 203-218-6882.

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 www.stc-sta.org Masses: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: Daily Mass at St. Catherine’s Church – in-person and livestream, 7am; 5:15pm, St. Agnes, in-person. Sat (1st Sat of the month): Confessions at St. Agnes Church – in-person (specific dates in the bulletin), 3-4pm; Vigil Mass at St. Catherine’s Church – in-person and livestream, 5pm. Masses - Sun: 7:30am, St. Catherine’s – in-person and livestream; 9am, St. Agnes – in-person; 10:30am, St. Catherine’s – in-person and livestream; 11am, Language Masses: St. Agnes & Lucey Parish Hall – in-person, (French: 2nd Sun of month; Italian: 3rd Sun of month & 4th Sun of month in May; Spanish: 4th Sun of month); 5pm, St. Agnes – in-person. *Under the tent from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 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). Agnes Church, Tickets by donation & online. Holy Listening rooted in Ignatian spirituality principles: Aug. 7, 8:30am, St. Agnes under the tent, lori.wilson@ stc-sta.org. Concerts Under the Tent: “Our Heritage”: Aug. 8, 2pm, St. Agnes Campus lawn, 247 Stanwich Rd, free (donations welcome), music. director@stc-sta.org. Registration for Life’s Journey is Open: through Aug. 31 (see the parish website for details and for the registration link).

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Public Mass: Sunday: 9 & 10:30am, 12:15 & 5:15pm. Saturday Vigils: 4 & 6:30pm (Spanish Mass). Daily: Mon-Fri, 12:05pm. Confessions: Sat, 2:45-3:45pm (Alcove to left of Altar).

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:30 & 9am. Sat: 9am & 5pm (Vigil Mass). Sun: 7:30, 9, 10:30am, 12 & 5pm.

Confessions: Sat, 4:15-4:45pm; Wed, 1011am & 7-8pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Wed, 9:30am-8pm; Confessions (Times are subject to change). Angel Group: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm at St. Michael’s Church. Feast of the Transfiguration: Aug. 6, all day. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Holy Day of Obligation: Aug. 15, all day.

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421

Mass: Sat: Vigil Mass, 4pm. 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.

Bereavement Group: Aug. 12, 5-6:30pm, in the Parish Hall (meets every other week), contact Dianne Deachan at 914-327-0447 or diannefdf@ yahoo.com with any questions.

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. St. Roch’s Feast – food, carnival rides, games, face painting & more: Wednesday, Aug. 11 - Saturday, Aug. 14, 6-11pm.

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

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

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org Worship, Children’s Ministries and Youth Fellowship: Sun. 10-10:30am, in the Church, registration is required. Weekly service also available online. Thrive: biweekly high school gathering, Wed, 6pm. Foundations: biweekly middle school gathering, Fri, 6pm. November Bible Study: Stories of Advent, Mondays at 11 am, registration required. Pacific House Meal Preparation & Service: Aug. 9, 4pm. Lifeline Health Screenings: Aug. 20, 8am. “I Am Superwoman” Luncheon: Aug. 21, 1pm. Worship with Communion: Aug. 29, 10am.

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

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: Evensong Worship, 5pm. Sunday: Summer Worship, 9:30am. All are welcome.

Details at 2cc.org. ‘Dare to Be Me’ Spiritual Arts Weekend (ages 7-12): Aug. 28 & 29, 9am-3pm, suggested donation $75.

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/on-demand); 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. Christ Church Youth Group Social: Aug. 20, 6-8pm, Youth Room, lmarchese@christchurchgreenwich.org. Newcomer Class: Aug. 29, 11am-12pm, on Zoom, 203-869-6600 x 28, cmcfadden@christchurchgreenwich.org.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org Sunday Worship: Spoken Eucharist, 8am, Church; Holy Eucharist with music, 10am, Church and Livestream; Family Eucharist, 10am, Parish Hall. (sign up for in-person service: signupgenius.com/go/4090e4aadac2ea3ff2-sunday1). Coffee and Morning Prayers Podcast: Mon-Fri. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org Worship: Sundays: Rite 1, 8am (in-person in the sanctuary & streamed). 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month: 10:15am, in the Sanctuary. 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month: in the Meadow, 10:30am (weather permitting). Sunday School continues in Selleck Hall. Yoga on the Meadow: Fridays, 10am. Ongoing: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive: Every Thu, 10-11:30am, in the parking lot.

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 1273 E. Putnam Ave, PO Box 312, Riverside; 203-900-7976; www.congregationshirami. org All services, programs and celebrations are available online via Zoom. Outdoor Shabbat Service: Aug. 13, 6-8:30pm, private home.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org In person Shabbat Services and Tot Shabbat are back! All in person services are also live streamed on Zoom. Join Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Rubin every Friday at 6 pm for Shabbat Services, and once a month for Tot Shabbat at 5:30 pm. Enrollment for Sunday Religious School & Mid-week Hebrew School is now open.

JCC-GRS Summer Preschool Program at GRS: through Aug 20. GRS Summer Open House: Aug. 8, 3pm.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Services: live-streamed via Zoom and Facebook: Fri, 6:30pm; Sat, 10am; Sun, 8:15am.

Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Limited in-person Friday night Shabbat service, registration is required, lori.baden@templesholom. com. Coffee & Conversation With Rabbi Kevin: Aug. 10, 5:30-6:30pm & Aug. 12, 9am. Paint Kindness Rocks: Aug. 12, 10am-12pm.

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

St. Paul Lutheran Church 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 www.firstpaul.com 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: MonFri, 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/event Outdoor Sunday Service: 10am (live-streamed).

Hymnal & Bible Repair Bee: Aug. 14, 10am.

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). The Spiritual Assessment with Minister Simone Key: Aug. 22, 1-3pm, on Zoom, $30. Spiritual Laws of Mediumship with Rev. Stacy Kopchinski: Aug. 29, 1-3pm, on Zoom, $20.

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/live. House Churches: Sun, 9:45am, Fairfield County, CT & Westchester County, NY. Alpha (online): Tue, 7:30-8:45pm. Receive Private Zoom Prayer: Sundays, 11-11:30am.

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

Online Worship: Sun, 10-11am at fpcg.org/live.

Sunday School online, 10:15-11am. The Prayer Room: Tue, 11am & Thu, 8pm. First Presbyterian’s Summer on the Sound: through Aug 29, 8:30am service (weather permitting), Tod’s Point in the Seaside Garden (no reservations, permits, or passes needed). Red Cross Blood Drive: Aug. 20, 11:30am-4:30pm. Last Beach Service: Aug. 29, 8:30am.

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

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

Sunday School kick-off: Sept. 12, all are invited. Alpha class-interactive online sessions to explore the big questions of life: Mon, 7pm beginning Sept. 13, register at livinghopect.org/ resources/alpha.

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OBITUARIES Raymond Rudy, Jr. Raymond Bruce Rudy, Jr. died on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the age of 90.

He had a long business career that included executive positions at General Foods Company.

He was CEO and chairman of Oroweat foods and Arnold foods and group executive of CPC international. He went on to be active in the private equity field, leading the sale of Snapple foods to Quaker Oats while deputy chairman of Snapple. Raymond was an operating partner of J.W. Childs (now Prospect Hill Growth Partners) where he served as CEO of several companies.

Ray was born in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. While working for Proctor and Gamble, he earned his MBA at Xavier University.

During the Korean War he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Ray is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen (Kate) Rudy and three stepchildren, Sara Dav is, Marg riet McG owan and Nina Donnelly. He is also survived by three children of his first marriage, Bruce Rudy, Alice Price and Barbara Frith, and by three step-grandchildren and seven grandchildren.

Ray was a member of the Greenwich Country Club, the Greenwich Field Club, the Links Club of New York City, Doubles Club of New York City and the Boulders Club of Scottsdale Arizona where he and Kate have a winter home.

He was a member of the Greenwich Second Congregational Church.

There will be a memorial gathering for Ray at a later date.

through 12th grade in London, Ontario, Canada where she and her then husband adopted their only child. Upon returning to New York in 1977, Maureen worked at Cartier on 5th Avenue as a sales associate for several years, commuting daily by train from Hartsdale. She then became a circulation manager for The Greenwich Times and ultimately earned her real estate license, a job she loved and from which she never really retired.

Maureen relocated to Greenwich in the early 90’s. She enjoyed daily walks at Tod’s Point, going to the gym, dancing and socializing. She was an avid arts supporter, organizing exhibits for local artists at Greenwich area businesses, and a docent at The Bruce Museum. She also sang joyfully in her church’s choir for a number of years.

Maureen is survived by her daughter Ann, granddaughter Logan, younger sister Pat, niece Martha, nephews Tom and John, and numerous cousins in Ireland.

Please send any memorial donations to the Greenwich Art Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Bea Butler

Josephine Spadaro

Josephine Garreffa Spadaro, 91, a resident of Old Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Greenwich Hospital.

Josephine was born on October 29, 1929 in Cirella - Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of the late Filippo and Maria Sofia Garreffa.

Josephine was a devoted wife, mother, Nonna, and Great-Nonna. The matriarch and the heart and soul of our family. She loved being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her rosary, cooking, baking, gardening, and the beach. Nonna was known for her homemade crocheted blankets.

She was a devoted parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Church.

Jos eph i ne is su r v ive d by her br ot her Carmine Garref fa and sister-in-law Maria (Spadaro) Violi and husband Benedetto Violi.

Her Sons, Joseph (Betty-Ann), Philip (Janice) and Anthony. Her Daughters, Tina Martin (Dan), Mafalda DiLorenzo (Richard) and Sofia Sandolo (Joseph). Her grandchildren, Anthony, William, Samantha, Christopher, Philip, Gina, Michael, Gabriella, Jillian, Antonio, Joeilynnae, Robert Joseph, and Siena. Her great-grandchildren, Carter, Luca, Addyson, Ellie, Orson and soon to be another great-grandson at the end of the month. Josephine also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Josephine was predeceased by husband A nton io Ca r m e lo Sp a d a r o, i n f a nt si s te r Francesca, sisters Maria Sandolo, Elvira Rende, Eugenia Moody and daughter-in-law Janine Spadaro.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 29 at Lacerenza Funeral Home in Stamford. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 30 at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Greenwich.

The family wishes to thank her niece Dr. Caterina Violi and her outstanding team of doctors at Greenwich Hospital, who provided the highest level of care to our most beautiful mother and Nonna.

Maureen Curry

Maureen T. Curry, 82, passed away peacefully at The Greens of Greenwich on July 23, 2021.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 30, 1939 to Irish immigrants, John Curry and Bridget Whelan, Maureen graduated from Bishop McDonnell High School and went on to attend Michigan State University where she earned a BS and teaching credentials.

She loved children and taught Kindergarten

Bea Butler passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on July 23. She was the cherished wife of Jim Butler, devoted mother of Jenny Butler ( John Del Prete), Jim Butler (Kerri Butler), Neil Butler (Anne Fillmore), and loving grandmother to Jimmy, Jonathan, Betty and Rhodes Butler.

Bea was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, on February 10, 1942, to Helen and Theodore Havelka. Bea was preceded in death by her older brother, Phil Havelka, and younger brother, Hank Havelka. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1959, and then from Grace New Haven School of Nursing in 1962. Shortly thereafter, Bea was commissioned by the Navy and assigned to the Navy Hospital in Bremerton, Washington.

This is where she met Jim, her husband for nearly 56 years.

Bea was a f u n-lov ing, independent, adventuresome, and down-to-earth woman. She valued her family and friends. Bea loved finding a good bargain and enjoyed spending time with friends and family at garage sales and thrift shops. She also enjoyed traveling, hiking, fishing, crabbing, camping, kayaking and gardening.

After learning how to swim at the age of 40, Bea became a passionate lap swimmer. Bea was very proud of the fact that she never had a traffic ticket. She will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Foundation For Peripheral Neuropathy at foundationforpn.org.

William Saltsman

William Howard Saltsman (Bill) beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 20.

Born on June 7, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, he had just celebrated his 95th birthday. Bill enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 and was honorably discharged on July 3, 1946. He received a BS in Business Administration from Kent State University and a JD from Ohio State University Law School. He practiced law with Reid and Priest in NYC for his entire career. He retired as a partner and took on the role of legal consultant for US Tobacco. Fluent in Spanish, Bill traveled all over South America to meet with clients. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Sue in August of 2020.

Bill is survived by his three children and their families, Nancy Saltsman Carver (John), Ellen Saltsman, and Tom Saltsman (Candace).

Six grandchildren, Jack and Caroline Carver, Sam and Kathryn Brous, Sarah Saltsman and Julia Martin (Tyler) and two great-grandsons, Carson and Owen Martin. The family has fond memories of him from the annual family reunion beach trips and holiday get togethers. He was a loving, supportive, and generous father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

The family is forever grateful for the care and kindness of Maria Andrea Garrote, Corazon Mabini and Linda Swanson LCSW. In lieu of f lowers, the family is asking that donations be made in memory of William Saltsman to Abilis. Abilis is a 501(c)(3) nonprof it organization based in Greenwich that provides vital services and support for over 800 individuals of all ages and abilities with special needs and their families in Fairfield County, CT. Donations can be made online at abilis.us/

or by check/mail to: Jennifer Flatow, Director of Development Abilis, Inc., 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich, CT 06831.

The family is planning a memorial service to celebrate the lives of Bill and Mary Sue on Saturday, October 23 at 2pm, at Christ Church Greenwich Memorial Garden with a reception to follow.

Janet Crosby

On Monday, July 19, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Janet Halley Crosby passed away at the age of 90.

Janet was born in Tulsa, Ok lahoma in November 1930 to Chester and Ida Carnahan.

She obtained her teaching certificate in 1950 and would start a teaching career that would span over 50 years. Her first job was in a one-room schoolhouse in Kansas. After moving to the east coast, Janet went on to teach at Far Hills Country Day School in Far Hills, NJ and then for the last 25 years of her career, she taught at Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, CT. She is remembered fondly by many former students and colleagues.

Janet was also an accomplished, amateur painter and pursued her passion for history by traveling to countless historical sites both near and far throughout her life.

Janet was preceded in death by her husband of the last 20 years, E. Danforth Crosby, who passed away June 19, 2020 on Cape Cod at the age of 102, where they had lived for 18 years.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Carol Goodhue of Mt Laurel, NJ, her granddaughter, Rebekah Goodhue of Norwalk, CT, her grandson, Jonathan Goodhue of Philadelphia, PA and her great-granddaughter, Bayleigh Adams of Pine Hill, NJ. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, August 8 at 12pm, at Sacred Heart in Greenwich, CT. Any and all who knew her are welcome to attend. Please send RSVP to janhcros@gmail.com.

The family is requesting donations to the Alzheimer's Association in Janet's memory.

individuality; traits he carried through the rest of his life and shared with those around him.

His childhood in Riverside was a joyful one, marked by lifelong friendships, summers spent exploring the beach, and sailing out of the Riverside Yacht Club, where he was a Junior Officer.

Matt attended Riverside School, Greenwich Country Day School and Greenwich High.

After high school, Matthew graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications and Political Science. During his time at Wisconsin, he was active in the Delta Upsilon Fraternity where he found joy in coordinating events that brought people together to celebrate their brotherhood, their University, and their lives as college students. Matt also performed, wrote and directed for Humorology, a student-run musical performance and philanthropic organization.

Matt was active in the school's sailing team and Hoofers Outdoor Recreation Program. A highlight of his college experience was studying abroad at the Santa Reparata International School of Arts in Florence, Italy.

Upon graduation, Matt worked as a 1st Grade Co-Teacher at Greenwich Country Day School.

He then moved to Los Angeles with a group of his closest childhood friends, where he pursued a career in Integrated Marketing beginning at Fullscreen Media. At Fullscreen he utilized his creativity to develop targeted advertising strategies for companies across a variety of platforms. Matt lived his life in California surrounded by people he loved, who shared his zeal for life and the simple pleasures it provides.

He found peace in the ocean, hiking the Malibu canyons, and moments spent with friends in laughter. He was a member of the California Yacht Club where he pursued his passion for sailing.

Matty was a storyteller, adventurer, and the bright light in the room. He loved to laugh, dance and sing and cared so much for all his family and friends. His grace and love have left an imprint on every soul he touched.

A Celebration of Matt's Life will be held on August 6 at St. Paul's Church in Riverside, at 2pm. A reception at the Riverside Yacht Club will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Matthew Davis Tribute Fund at Montefiore Hospital (montefiore.org/davistribute).

Matthew is survived by his parents, Sam and Suzanne Davis, brothers, Sam (Sarah) and Peter (Lindsey), his soul mate Alison Dick and their beloved dog Kona. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Mary Shearer, two nephews, many aunts, uncles and cousins. All who cherish him.

Jayson Darula

Peter Schruth

Jayson Darula passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 12 at the age of 65, in the presence of his nurturing and devoted wife and children. He fought valiantly against cancer in his latter three years, but it never beat his love of life and great sense of humor. He will not only be remembered for his wit and charm, but also for his generosity and thoughtfulness towards others.

He was truly a dedicated family man who fostered a love of learning which lives on in his three beloved children Jordon, Grace, and August. He graduated from Marquette University, majoring in philosophy and history. He served his community in Mont Vernon, NH as a school board member and lacrosse and baseball coach.

He loved to read, and could often be found with either a historical non-fiction book, or a well worn copy of the New York Times at his side as he sipped coffee or slept on the patio. He was a regular attendee at Souhegan Woods Golf Course and Hampshire Hills Athletic Club, where he was deeply embedded in both communities.

He loved his work and the friends that he made as a lumber broker of 40 years. His quips were memorable, full of grace, and always honest.

Jayson leaves behind his own beautiful soul and memories to his loving wife, Kelly, and his three children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Paul Darula, and his older brother, Wayne Darula of Greenwich, CT, where Jayson was born and raised. He is survived by his sister Isabelle Darula and her husband Dr. Peter Cohen of Glenwood Springs, CO; his brother Peter and his wife Adriana Darula, of Matthew Davis Lake City, MN, and their two children, Danika and Skyler.

A Memorial Golf Tournament in Jayson's memory will be held on Friday, September 24 at Souhegan Woods Golf Club, 65 Thorntons Ferry Rd 2, Amherst, NH. For more information please go to MVLCF.org (News & Events page).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jayson's memory to the Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation, working to provide a new library to the town of Mont Vernon, a cause Matthew Thomas Davis, beloved son of Sam Jayson strongly believed in. Donations may be and Suzanne Davis died unexpectedly on April mailed to: MVLCF, P.O. Box 25, Mont Vernon, NH 03057 or MVLCF.org.

12, in Los Angeles, CA. He was 29 years old.

Matthew was born in Greenwich, CT on Obituaries in the Greenwich Sentinel are May 23, 1991. From an early age, he exhibited free of charge. his passion for life, friendship, adventure, and Peter Killmade Schruth, longtime resident of Old Greenwich, CT, passed away on July 15. He was 69.

Born in San Francisco, Calif, Peter was the son of Peter Elliott & Anne Killmade Schruth.

He graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Greenwich (where he was a star baseball pitcher) and College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, M A . Peter enjoyed a long a nd successf u l career in media where he was well known for helping others develop both personally and professionally. His final role was as the President of Affiliate Relations for CBS. Peter g re at ly enjoye d gol f, t ravel a nd reading a good thriller. A loquacious and enthusiastic story teller, Peter always had anecdotes and jokes on hand. He imparted to his family the importance of time with loved ones and celebrating the small things. He will be remembered for a sharp wit and his loyal, generous, kind & competitive nature.

Peter is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susie Burke Schruth, his children Peter Elliott Schruth, Kate Burke Schruth and Anne Burke Schruth; daughter-in-law Aileen Schruth; sister Susan Elliott Schruth and brother Mark Elliott Schruth. Peter has two grandchildren, his namesake Peter Killmade Schruth II and Quinn Farrell Schruth.

A service will be held in the Fall.

In lieu of flowers now or then, please consider making a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.

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Astrology for Week of Aug 8, 2021 LEO 24 July-23 Aug Today’s New Moon in your birth sign endows you with the clarity of vision to identify what needs to be done and the confidence to get on and do it. With success almost guaranteed you should think big and believe that all things are possible.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Do whatever it takes to stay on good terms with colleagues and loved ones. Even if you disagree totally over what to do next, you must keep your misgivings to yourself. You’re not in control just now and if you rock the boat it could be you who falls out.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept This week’s planetary setup urges you to get real about your material situation, to stop kidding yourself that everything is sweetness and light. Don’t condemn yourself for mistakes you’ve made, just accept them and do something about them.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March If you’re starting to doubt something you’ve always taken for granted it is time to change your methods and routines. The planets warn it’s not possible or desirable just now to stick with what you know and trust. Change is good – go with the flow.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Mix with people very different to you. Go to places off the beaten track. Let your adventurous side come to the fore and impress partners and colleagues with your unusual behaviour. Show them, once and for all, that you are not one to play safe.

ARIES 21 March-20 April Often the right opportunity seems to arrive at just the right time. That’s because your life is unfolding according to a grand cosmic plan. If you can tune into that plan it will tell you what’s coming next. Trust your inner voice this week, and act on it.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov A Leo New Moon makes this the ideal time to get to grips with a career issue that’s bugged you for some time. Crucially, you must take command and sort things out as it’s clear no one else will. Don’t be afraid to give orders. Scorpio was born to lead.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May You must speak up if you disagree with what a loved one is doing, even if it risks falling out with them. Your conscience won’t allow you to stay silent while they make such a terrible mistake. Whether they listen to you or not is another matter entirely.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Everything will go right for you this week, you seem to you have the magic touch. According to your solar chart any risks will pay off handsomely, although not necessarily in a financial sense. That is not, however, an excuse to be reckless.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June Social activities will dominate your week and even with your normal stamina you will need to pace yourself. This is not a time to let life’s minor – or even major – niggles stop you having fun. You’ve worked hard for your pleasures so enjoy them.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan If your cashflow needs a little TLC this is the time to get creative.

You may have hidden the seriousness of the situation from others but you can’t hide it from yourself, so be honest and be ready to make the cutbacks required.

A little pain now will save a lot later on.

CANCER 22 June-23 July A sudden insight will inspire you to take the kind of risk you normally avoid. Even if it’s not a certainty your instincts will tell you that if you speculate now it could pay off handsomely. Often you have to give some to get some, so get on with it.

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Swimmers Join Forces to Fight for Cures for Cancer

By Anne W. Semmes Because of a Connecticut childhood friendship dating back over 40 years, some 300 swimmers and 100 volunteers will gather this Sunday on the shore of Long Island Sound at the Stamford-Greenwich border for Swim Across America (SAA), a national fundraising event that has raised over $100 million to combat cancer.

The local event – Swim Across America Fairfield County is celebrating its 15th year and will feature a three-mile swim, a mile and a half, and a half-mile swim by the headquarters of the Swim’s local beneficiary, the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT).

Connecticut resident Matt Vossler, now 58 and living in Darien, founded Swim Across America with his childhood friend Jeff Keith in 1987. At age 12, Keith was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, losing a leg to the disease. In 2001, ACGT was founded by Greenwich’s Edward and Barbara Netter after losing their daughterin-law to breast cancer. Their vision for the organization has thus far realized in $4.3 million for research leading to profound scientific breakthroughs and completely new approaches to treating cancer with immunotherapy and gene therapy.

C o - c h a i r i n g t h e Sw i m e ve nt i s Old Greenwich resident Cristy Fraser who lost her 20-year-old son Julian to osteosarcoma in 2017. Julian was a 2014 graduate of Greenwich High School (GHS), captain of the GHS Swim Team and Water Polo Team, a four-time All-American in swimming and an All-American water polo player.

“Julian fought bravely for 10 months,” said Fraser, “but the treatments for this cancer are 30-years-old and cannot beat or even slow down this very aggressive form of cancer...I am challenging myself by swimming in the Greenwich-Stamford Open Water Swim - as I truly believe that its fundraising efforts make a difference in our fight against cancer.”

Fraser’s husband Alec and two other sons Andrew and Michael regularly swim the three-mile in Julian’s honor as part of Team Julian, one of the largest teams participating in Swim Across America Fairfield County with some 90 swimmers having participated.

Serving as Julian Team Captain this year is 15-year SA A swimmer Peter Carlson of Riverside, jumping in to swim his three miles. Carlson has singlehandily raised more than $100,000 for Swim Across America Fairfield County.

This year he is swimming in memory of

Guest speaker at this year’s Swim for America/Fairfield County is Vicki Bunke from Georgia, who lost her daughter Grace at 14 from pediatric osteosarcoma.

Swim for America swimmers head for the waters of Long Island Sound beside the headquarters of the swim She’s seen here swimming last beneficiary, the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. weekend in Nantucket.

Julian Team Captain Peter Carlson, alongside daughter Kellen, and friends, were part of some 40 out of 90 Julian Team swimmers who swam last summer on their own to raise funds for Swim Across America Fairfield County.

Swim event co-chair Christy Fraser with husband Alec Fraser lost their 20-year-old son Julian to cancer in 2017. several friends he said, “who have lost their battle with cancer over this past year, and in honor of several other friends who are currently fighting courageous battles.” Joining their swimming dad will be daughters Kellen and Porter while mother Sue helps run the merchandise table at the event.

A nother Old Greenw ich family Rob and Julie Colligan and daughter Elizabeth, have been involved with Swim Across America Fairfield County from its inception. Rob swims the three-mile swim, and Julie serves as the volunteer coordinator, organizing the 100’s of volunteers - and she regularly swims as does daughter Elizabeth.

Longtime GHS swim coach Terry Lowe is a veteran Team Julian swimmer.

To day he supp or ts Te a m Ju l ia n by encouraging members of the GHS swim

“I am challenging myself by swimming in the Greenwich-Stamford Open Water Swim - as I truly believe that its fundraising efforts make a difference in our fight against cancer.” Christy Fraser. team to participate to honor their former captain, Julian Fraser. He’s impressed he said by his swimmers’ willingness to participate in the annual SAA swim. They enjoy the camaraderie of the event and the enthusiasm of their fellow teammates participating in the swim. They feel a special connection to the SAA effort to help in the research to cure cancer in memory of Julian.”

Guest speaker at this year’s SAA event will be Vicki Bunke from Georgia, who has been busy this summer swimming in 14 open water swims across the U.S. in honor of her daughter Grace, whom she lost age 14 in 2018 to pediatr ic

osteosarcoma — the same cancer that took the life of Greenwich resident Julian Fraser.

Grace will be honored by her “Team Amazing Grace” Team” formed when she was swimming while recuperating from a partial leg amputation and cancer treatment. During that treatment Grace joined her varsity high school swim team, earned her national cap for the U.S. Paralympic team in 2017, and participated in the 2017 Sw im Across A merica Atlanta open water charity swim near her home.

“It’s usually parents who leave legacies for our children,” commented Vick i

Bunke in the docu-series, “WaveMakers,” recently on the Discovery Life Network.

“Grace left a legacy for us. She was the number one fundraiser for pediatric research with Swim Across America before she passed away, and if she were here today, she would be swimming to fight this awful disease for others. It’s Grace’s spirit that brings us all together for this cause.”

To learn more about Swim Across America Fairf ield County or to register to swim , volunteer or donate , visit swimacrossamer ica .org or follow on Fac ebook , In sta g ram and Twit ter @ SAASwim.

Plant Pollinators This Summer

By Susie Moore

NativePollinatorPlant ENTRIES DUE BY 8.31.21

ENTER THE GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER

PHOTO GRAPHY CONTEST Greenwich Botanical Center Win prizes CONTEST: and the promotion submittedPlants photos of PHOTO Native of Pollinator native pollinator plants such as:

Greenwich Botanical Center launches its NATIVE POLLINATOR PLANT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST during pollinator week and is now accepting submissions through August 31st.

SINGLE STEMS

MEADOWS

NATIVE HYDRANGEAS

GARDENS

PLANTS IN CONTAINERS

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The contest is open to anyone who has planted pollinator plants in their garden thru August 31, 2021, no matter where they were purchased.

Winners will be announced on September 18 @ 2:00pm during a gallery viewing in the GBC auditorium of all hard copy entries. There will be a digital version of all entrants during the show with educational exhibits.

Greenwich Grown continues to collaborate with conservation partners to promote native habitats that benefit our community. They are a leader in ecological conservation in town, focusing on hosting events that educate the greater Greenwich community about the management of invasive species, the collection and propagation of native plant seeds, and the preservation of native pollinators. This summer, Greenwich Grown has seen considerable community interest in preserving our natural ecosystem through the integration of native plants.

According to the Greenwich Land Trust, one

maintaining their properties for native plant diversity, local ecosystem health will improve in the form of greater insect populations and subsequently healthier populations of song birds, small mammals, and other animals that rely on insects for food.”

Gr e enw ich L a nd Tr u st com bat s t he se damaging invasive plants with their Seed-to-Seed program, an initiative that provides community partners like Greenwich Grown and Greenwich Botanical Center with native seeds and plants. The Seed-to-Seed program focuses on growing plants from seeds gathered on GLT preserves or other local properties. One of the goals for this program is to emphasize the importance of native plants and

Native plants and animals have complex and important relationships with each other that are necessary for healthy ecosystems.

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NativePhotos Hydrangeas...cannot go wrong andby photographing & entry forms must by beplanting emailed 8.31.21 to these beautiful crowd pleasing shrubs that add structure to any garden.

Marketing@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org • Pollinator Plant...sometimes is in the simplicity of a solo specimen but make sure the or submitted onlinebeauty at greenwichbotanicalcenter.org audience understands its role in pollination.

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• Contain It! What could be more exciting than corralling the wild into manageable areas so that wildlife can come up close especially if that container educates its audience about its value in nature.

Join us for the Awards Reception on • Backyard Beauties...show us your pollinator plot full of native2:00pm plants and pollinators.

Saturday, September 18th, ENTRIES DUE • Go Native...any picture of a native found on our Greenwich properties and paths with an artistic at the Greenwich Botanical Center BY 8.31.21 representation of which pollinator is supported by it.

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ENTER THE GREENWICH • Professional Perspective...time to let our landscapers and land managers show us how it is BOTANICAL CENTER done.

ENTRY FORM PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 31. 2021

1. All images must be taken of native pollinator plants. Bonus if your plant was purchased at the Greenwich Botanical Center Greenhouse. Make sure to mark the plant in your image.

2. All photography and editing must be the work of the entrant.

3. No more than 3 entries per entrant.

4. All entries must be accompanied with an entry form.

5. Images are to be sent to Marketing@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org /Photo Contest, JPEG format or Mail to: Greenwich Botanical Center, P.O. Box 1600, Cos Cob, CT 06807

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CONTEST

Win Pollinator prizesPlant and the promotion Attn: Native Photo Contest.

of submitted photos of native pollinator plants such as:

For more information contact us at 203-869-9242 or email LisaC@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org.

Finalists will be notified by September 10th and asked to bring their original artwork or an 8x10 image of their photograph or artwork mounted on foam core to the awards reception.

SINGLE STEMS

MEADOWS

Please join us for the Awards Reception on Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 pm at GBC, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT. Prizes will be awarded, and winning submissions will be promoted on GBC’s social media, GBC website and in local press.

NATIVE HYDRANGEAS

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or submitted online at greenwichbotanicalcenter.org

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If I am a finalist, I will bring my entry to the reception on Saturday, September 18th to be displayed. Upon submission, all entries will become the property of Greenwich Botanical Center (GBC). YES! Initial here ______.

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of Greenwich Grown’s community partners, one of the best ways to promote native habitats is to manage invasive species and plant native species.

Native plants and animals have complex and important relationships with each other that are necessary for healthy ecosystems.

“These relationships often don't exist between native animals and invasive plant species. Invasive species instead are often able to outcompete native plants, which decreases biodiversity, damaging local habitat health,” according to Greenwich Land Trust’s Conservation Outreach Manager Dan Brubaker.

Greenwich Grown has worked with numerous community partners that share the goal of conservation in town. Their collaborative programs aim to educate people about the importance of planting native plants and give them the resources to do so. Introducing native plants to your landscape can be as simple as a container on your terrace to a small native pollinator plot in the corner of your property For local residents interested in planting native species in their own gardens, Greenwich Land Trust suggests researching which plants host the most insect diversity. They found that species of mountain mint, goldenrod, boneset, Joe Pye weed, and milkweed all act as a great food source for insect diversity and therefore would be great options for local residents to plant. While many mints and goldenrods can spread quickly in garden settings, this also makes them ideal for creating native habitats in your own backyard, according Brubaker.

“As more individuals and organizations begin

educate citizens on how to cultivate native species in their own backyards and gardens.

During the spring, GLT’s Seed-to-Seed program hosted its first annual native plant sale. There are some native plants still available for purchase.

Please contact GLT Conservation Outreach Manager Dan Brubaker at dan@gltrust.org for more information or to make a purchase.

I t i s i m p o r t a n t f o r h o m e ow n e r s a n d landowners to understand why and how to plant native species to support our local ecosystems.

The GLT recommends that those interested attend educational programs at land trusts and botanical centers or read books and online resources on the subject to gain a better understanding of the role of native species in our environment. “A great place to start for those just starting out are books by Doug Tallamy based on his years of research into native species interactions,” according to Brubaker.

The Greenwich Botanical Center is also another pivotal Greenwich Grown Partner that promotes native plants. Residents can purchase native plants, native plant lectures, and native plant books from the Greenwich Botanical Center as well as celebrate their success with native plants by entering their summer native plant photo contest. The GBC is now accepting submissions until August 31 for a chance to win prizes and be featured in the local press!

Submissions can be posted on Facebook and Instagram by tagging @GreenwichBotanicalCenter, submitted through a form on the GBC website, or sent by mail to 130 Bible St, Cos Cob. Visit greenwichbotanicalcenter.org for more information.

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

Answers on page 10.

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ON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

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

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Managing School Writing Assignments

By Clay Kaufman For students in middle and high school, writing demands at school increase, and writing assignments can be stressful.

Sometimes expectations differ signif icantly from teacher to teacher and from year to year, which can be confusing for students. A nd occasionally individual teachers may have requirements that seem contradictory, or expectations just change. Many students benef it f rom more ex plicit instruction and modeling to write well. As in most situations in life, having a clear plan makes a big difference! I remember my son coming to me after he received his first graded essay in high school. He showed me his essay, which was covered in red ink with the word “analyze” written over and over again. My son said, “Dad, teachers have been writing that on my essays for years now, but no one has ever explained what it means.

What do they want me to do?”

We discussed what it means to analyze quotations from a text, and he then said to me, “Well, why didn’t they just say that?”

Modeling good writing is a great f irst step. Reading a sample essay—in fact, reading almost anything—helps s t ude nt s w it h t he w r it i n g process. Just think about the f irst time you followed GPS d i r e c t ion s to a new place: you followed along, but didn’t really know what was coming, and were relieved to get to your destination safely. But after several trips to the same d e s t i n a t i o n , yo u b e g i n t o recognize landmarks which reassure you that you know w h e r e y o u ’r e g o i n g . T h e same is true for planning a writing assignment.

Schools for students with lang uage-based lear ning differences know how much our students need the modeling and teaching of writing explicit. But of course, all students benefit from clear structure, including: strategies for brainstorming, graphic organizers, chunking the assignment, and editing and revision.

Colleges these days long for students with good writing skills, organization skills and time management skills. As teachers, we owe it to students to stress the skills they need for high school and college, not just the content. brainstorm initial ideas. Then, if the mind map is completed on a computer, t he ci rcle s can be moved and grouped appropriately. Color-coding circles to make connections prov ides a not her ef fec tive way to organize ideas visually.

Tackling this step first reduces the pressure of having to write down ideas in finished form the first time.

For students who have good ideas, but have trouble writing them dow n, speech-to-tex t software—and even features on their smartphone-- can allow them to dictate their ideas into the computer. That process allows what they put down on paper to sound more like how their ideas sounded in their head, which makes students more confident.

Graphic Organizers These days many schools encourage their students to use a g raph ic orga n izer to outline their essay visually. For each paragraph, the graphic organizer includes a space to put the main idea or topic sentence and a place to write down several examples that illustrate the point. For example, if a student wrote about the dangers of social media, that student would jot down two to three examples of what can go wrong on social media.

Chunking Students can feel overwhelmed by thinking about an entire essay. Chunking the assignment into smaller pieces gives students a chance to focus on one part at a time, based on their graphic organizer, and the assignment can feel less daunting. A student can focus on outlining each paragraph, including facts or arguments and details from the texts they are using.

Brainstorming For many students, getting started is the hardest step.

Mind maps (such as drawing and connecting circles and putting an idea each circle) Editing and Revising can be a great visual way to Many students these

days w r ite their essays on Google Docs or other software programs, which allows them to check their grammar and spelling easily, and receive clear feedback highlighted by their teacher. Teacher comments on each section are visually connected to highlighted parts of the essay, and make it clearer what is expected (rather than simply “analyze”!). There are many sof t ware prog rams for checking grammar efficiently. And with the latest improvements in text-to-speech software, students can hear their work read aloud to them, which often makes it easier to revise.

The revision step can feel frustrating for students. They feel that they have written the essay, and just want it to be done. Many creative schools use peer editing to help encourage students to study the process of writing and help each other. In my days as a US history teacher, I always asked the students to play a game called “find the thesis” after they had all written the first paragraph of their big research paper. The students liked hunting for each other’s thesis, and found it beneficial to hear from a peer how they might clarify their main point.

Children probably are not lining up to ask their parents to help them revise their writing, but it can be helpful to find out if your child is receiving good model i ng for t hei r w r it ten assignments (what should the end result look like?), an explicit structured approach and a clear rubric for judging successful completion of an assignment. If so, great! If not, some guidance from a teacher or tutor can make the writing process much less stressful.

Colleges these days long for students with good writing skills, organization skills and time management skills. As

teachers, we owe it to students Clay Kaufman, a longtime to stress the skills they need for educator and school leader, is high school and college, not just founder and Head of School the content. at The Cedar School, a high school for students with

language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, here in Greenwich, opening in September.

Join the MOVEment Saturday, September 25, Westchester County

BIKE HSS is a one-day cycling event with two route options, 25 miles and 62 miles.

This event will raise critical funds for patient care, research, and education to enable people around the world to MOVE better.

BIKE HSS Register at BIKEHSS.org

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National Guard Officer Candidate School's 67th Class Begins

By Peter Negrea Over the course of just one year, the Connecticut National Guard will prepare soldiers with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to commission as an officer. Officer Candidate School is conducted in three phases: Phase 1 is the first two weeks where Candidates begin the journey of becoming an officer.

These two weeks are meant to establish a high standard for the rest of the course and to test Candidates’ conviction and ability to operate under pr e s su r e . T h i s pha s e a l s o includes several states coming together in a large group prior to heading back to their original home states for Phase 2.

Phase 2 consists of training for one weekend per month in person for eleven months.

Training is conducted by the i nd iv idua l states’ Nationa l Guard and is meant to focus on academics and physical readiness, and to train Candidates the basics of leadership and prov ide the foundation for becoming a n of f icer of st rong mora l character.

Pha s e 3 i s t he f i na l t wo weeks designed to prove that Candidates have successfully learned what their training officers have taught them and undergo a tactical evaluation.

During this f inal challenge Candidates must apply what t h e y h ave l e a r n e d du r i n g Phases 1 and 2 to commission in the fall.

Region A’s 2021 Phase 1 was

Officer Candidates conduct field training.

There are three categories of the learning process. There is a comfort zone, a stress zone and a panic zone. Our objective is to keep you right between your stress zone and panic zone while you are here. We don’t want you in the panic zone, burning out, but right in between, which will help you grow. We avoid the comfort zone. conducted last month from July 9th to 23rd. This year, 11 states sent Officer Candidates to be trained in Connecticut. Of the 117 Officer Candidates who started in Phase 1, only 96 are progressing to phase 2. Fewer will reach Phase 3 next year.

On the first day of phase 1, Candidates are given a briefing by their platoon training officers on what to expect in Phase 1:

“There are three categories of the learning process. There is a comfort zone, a stress zone and a panic zone. Our objective is to keep you right between your stress zone and panic zone while you are here. We don’t want you in the panic zone, burning out, but right in between, which will help you grow. We avoid the comfort zone,” ex pla i ne d Compa ny

Commander Major McLane.

This is done in order to teach Candidates how to respond under pressure. The “sweet s p o t ” b e t we e n s t r e s s a n d panic is quickly established and then maintained for the entire two weeks to provide an environment that supports optima l g row th menta lly and physically. The physical, mental, and emotional growth

is achieved through intensive p hy s i c a l t r a i n i n g , e x a m s , leadership evaluations, high expectations and limited sleep.

It is an environment where the consequences for mistakes are high and 18-hour days are common.

The f irst major hurdle is the ruck march, which occurs w it h i n t he f i r s t few d ays .

Candidates have 1 hour and 45 minutes to travel 6 miles over hilly terrain with a minimum of 35 pounds in their rucksack.

The 35 pounds does not include a n a s s a u l t r i f l e o r w a t e r, bringing the true weight you will carry closer to 50 pounds.

After the ruck march is the land navigation exam, which takes place at a hilly, wooded training site that spans several square k ilometers. Land nav igation is meant to test Candidates’ ability to navigate using only a map, compass, protractor, and stamp card.

Every officer is expected to have a fundamental understanding of map reading and terrain association. The exam begins at 4:00 AM. Within the next 5 hours, Candidates must f ind a m in imu m of 4 out of the given 5 points on their exam card. Some Candidates f ind the low visibility at 4:00 AM a nd u n fa m i lia r ter ra in too challenging, preventing them from finding their points in the given time.

Once the ruck march and l a n d n av i g at i o n e x a m a r e passed, Candidates have made it through their first week. At this point, Candidates have

been under continuous but structured physical and mental stress, with limited time to recover.

It is under this stress that character f laws can no longer be hidden, and true colors of an individual are shown. Every Candidate has something to work on, and in week 2 these issues are addressed, with the goal to ensure that even under physical and mental stress, Army officers are still expected to maintain the highest caliber of moral character.

The last hurdles are two written academic examinations.

Although the exams are s t ra i g ht for w a r d , eve n t he simplest of tasks can prove challenging at this stage. In the final few days, anonymous peer evaluations are conducted. In addition to ranking strengths and weaknesses, Candidates answer whether they would follow each Candidate into combat. Cadre then brief Candidates on the comments of their peers and their ranking within their squad.

Phase 2 has already begun for Connecticut Off icer Candidates, who will once again be meeting in person later in August. Ever y candidate is proud of graduating Phase 1, and they have seen how much work lies ahead if they want to commission as officers in the Connecticut National Guard.

Despite the knowledge that the road ahead is steep, they are unafraid of what comes next.

After all, they chose to be here, and they’ve come this far.

Advice I Wish I Could Give to my Fourteen-Year-Old Self

By Maya Hurst

Although I graduated a mere two months ago, I feel that the time I have had distanced from the high school experience has allowed me to reflect on what I did right, what I could’ve done better, and what truly mattered in those four years. I can certainly say that looking back on th is ex per ience is significantly easier than living it; in retrospect, each seemingly life-changing “catastrophe” can be seen as a small blip each bad grade is forgotten, all drama is in the past.

Let me begin by painting you a picture of who I was when

I f irst began my high school experience: I was fourteen, had braces and a terrible haircut, and, on top of that, was the least secure I had ever been in myself. Between doubting my intelligence level, struggling w i t h my b o d y i m a g e , a n d disliking my own personality, I simply did not love myself or value who I was at the time.

Today, I would say that I am the happiest and most confident I have ever been. It took four years of stress, anxiety, heartache, and confusion, but I finally understand that all I have learned (academically I suppose, but mostly just about being a person) is worth it.

While I certainly don’t know everything and still have a lot of growing up to do, this is a list of advice that I wish I could go back and give to my insecure and lost fourteen-year-old self: 1 . D on’t t a ke ever y t h i ng so seriously to the point of s l e e p l e s s n i g ht s , b ut a l s o understand the consequences

of your actions.

2 . W h e n r e g i s t e r i n g fo r classes, don’t aim for difficult courses in subjects you know you’re not going to be interested in - it’s a waste of time that’ll only lead to hours of struggling through homework and low test scores. Focus your energy on subjects that you know you’ll be engaged in and actually do well.

Basically, in your case, don’t try to take Honors Chemistry, and do take a few AP histories.

3. Do things and get involved for t he r ig ht r e a s on s . Not everything is about pleasing others or trying to get into college - this is something I wish you had figured out before junior year.

4. Dr iv ing tr u ly isn’t something to be scared of, and you will pass your test.

5. Don’t get involved in drama that doesn’t pertain to you, and don’t try to insert yourself into conversations that you have no place in.

6. Learn to be content when

spending time alone.

7. U s e a c a l e n d a r, k e e p reminders, and write to-do lists. You’re going to forget to do things all the time, but being organized usually helps. Also, start setting multiple alarms.

8. Your friends are going to change a lot over these four years, and that’s okay. Learn to find those who you don’t have to try around and who bring out your best energy.

9. Cliche, I know, but truly, it is perfectly normal to fail and you’re going to learn something from it.

10. It’s also very much okay to make mistakes - they won’t define you unless you let them.

11. Learn to apologize sincerely and ack nowledge where you went wrong.

12. Don’t take yourself too seriously. No one else really cares what you’re doing as much as you do, and there’s nothing wrong with laughing at yourself from time to time.

13. Don’t stress too much

about situations or people who don’t deserve it.

14. You quite literally will never l ive up to you r ow n expectations unless you let yourself. It’s okay to be proud of yourself for accomplishing little things.

15. You have to learn to trust you rself. Succu m b to you r cravings sometimes; your body k nows what it needs. Start to respect your limits both academically and physically, and trust your gut when it’s telling you that a relationship is toxic.

16. In nearly every single circumstance, everything will work out in the end, and life will go on. I promise.

While having this list may have really helped fourteenyear-old Maya, I’m honestly not sure if she would’ve listened a lot of this had to be learned the hard way in order to stick.

I’m sure that in four years, my twenty-two-year-old self will look back and wish that I could

have had some sort of guide to pave my way through college.

I’m also sure that this advice would be quite different from what I think I know about life at eighteen.

To those reading this who are about to begin high school or are in high school - I can’t act as if I really know much more than you do, or that I’m “above” you in any way. After all, these bits of advice are what I needed to hear so I can’t expect them to apply to everybody’s unique experience. What I do know for certain, though, is that #16 is no lie.

Maya Hurst i s 18 years old a n d re c ently g ra du ate d from Greenwich Academy. In high school, she wrote for the G r e e n w i c h Ac a d e m y P r e s s a n d a c te d a s a n E d i to r-i nChief of Daedalus, the art and literary magazine. Maya will be attending the University of Pennslyvania in the fall.

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What You Need to Know: Safe Travel Tips for Seniors

By Alicia Seaver

"DARE TO BE ME"

Spiritual Arts Weekend

August 28 and 29

9 AM – 3 PM

Ages 7–12

Join us for a fall season kick-off for kids!

Our two-day arts-based program offers a creative, educational, and FUN space to nurture children’s faith and deepen their relationship with God, themselves, and others.

Arts and crafts, painting, collage, storytelling, games, group conversations, and much more!

In partnership with Lesley Mazzotta, certified spiritual director and founder of One World Girl, Inc. Space is limited, so visit 2CC.org to sign up today!

Questions? Email Jenny Byxbee, Minister of Care and Connection at Jenny@2CC.org.

Suggested registration fee: $75

After staying close to home for more than year because of the pandemic, many seniors are ready to pack their bags and begin traveling again.

As you begin to make travel plans, be sure to check in with your healthcare provider to discuss any precautions you may need to take. Make sure you are up to date with any needed vaccinations and ask about when you should take medications if you will be crossing time zones.

Consider travel insurance to protect against any emergencies that may arise. Make two copies of your passport, driver’s license, Medicare and insurance cards, travel tickets and boarding passes. Keep one in your carryon bag and leave one at home.

In case of a medical emergency, make a list of your health-care providers and their contact information along with a list of t he pr e s c r ipt ion s, overthe-counter medications and supplements you take.

Pack lightly and use roller bags and suitcases to make navigation easier. Divide your clothes among multiple bags so that you’ll have something to wear if one gets lost. Keep medications in their original labeled containers and carry them onto the plane with you.

B e fo r e yo u l e ave , d o n’t announce your plans publicly, including on social media. Try to have someone pick up your mail and newspapers while you’re away.

Che ck i n w it h you r c el l phone provider to see if your plan allows for international calls and texts. Alert your credit card company about your plans and which countries you’ll be visiting to keep the bank’s fraud department from placing a stop on your card when international charges come in.

For air travel, try to book non-stop flights and avoid small regional jets that can be cramped and often require passengers to

If you have medical conditions such as infusion ports, prosthetics or hip or knee implants that may set off TSA alarms, bring a doctor’s statement or the device’s description card to avoid delays. climb a f light of stairs instead of using a jet bridge. If you need assistance to or from a gate, try to make those arrangements ahead of time. If you have any long waits, consider splurging on airline lounge access where you’ll have comfortable seating and complimentary refreshments.

If you have medical conditions such as infusion ports, prosthetics or hip or knee implants that may set off TSA alarms, bring a doctor’s s t a t e m e n t o r t h e d e v i c e ’s description card to avoid delays.

Seniors are more prone to deep-vein thrombosis, which occurs when clots form in the veins and block blood f low, usually in the legs. If you’re going to be sitting for a long time, consider wearing compression stockings or try to book an aisle seat that will allow you to take frequent breaks and stretch your legs. Planes have low humidity, which can be dehydrating. Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine and alcohol.

Be wary of the free wi-fi you may f ind in airport lounges, hotels and coffee shops; and don’t pull up any private information, such as bank or credit card information, while you’re on it.

Do not put your valuables or expensive jewelry on obvious display and be careful about traveling at night. Read up on common scams in the areas you’ll be visiting. Try to stick w ith of f icial transportation services and tour providers.

When traveling, be sure to allow plenty of time for rest. If

you take a nap every afternoon at home, you’ll probably want one on the road, too. Plan activities for mor n i ngs a nd schedu le days on your trip to relax and recharge. Allow a day or two to recover from jet lag.

Consider renting an electric scooter if a lot of walking or standing is required and you (or your travel partner) have limited mobility. You may also want to hire a local guide and take organized day trips that can give you access to places that would be hard to get to on your own.

If you are fully mobile, try to take the back roads and avoid major highways with little charm or character. Ask locals about good restaurants and small hotels, which may be more memorable than big chains.

Locals will really appreciate it if you make the effort to learn a few words or phrases in the language they speak.

Take lots of photos – and notes, too, so you’ll remember later exactly what you’re shooting.

Even a diary can be fun, and fun to read for years to come.

The writer is Alicia Seaver, Vice President of Memor y Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. EPOCH Senior Living will open two additional locations locally in early 2022, expanding their Nor thea st presence with Waterstone of Westchester in White Plains and Waterstone on High Ridge in Stamford. EPOCH also operates Bridges by Epoch Memory Care Assisted Living with nearby locations in Norwalk and Trumbull.

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