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S A publ ic hea ri ng regarding the request to remove three Norway maple trees by Eversource on Indian Field Rd. was held o n J u n e 13. L e t t e r s and comments of objection were rea d into the record. Steven Gospodinoff, Tree Wa rden for the Tow n of Gr e e nw i c h , r u l e d against the removal of the trees at this time.

S Farenheit 451, a 1953 novel by Ray Bradbury, is this year’s Greenwich Reads Together book.

It wa s chosen by t he Committee after consideration of over 100 t it les. T it les for m idd le schoolers a re “Ba n th is Book” by Alan Gratz; and “Hands A rou nd t he Libra r y” for elementary school children. For more on t h is yea r’s prog ra m, see the next Greenwich Sentinel or visit greenwichlibrary.org

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S E v e r s o u r c e announced that it expects planned upg rades the system throughout Greenwich, i nclud i n g repla ci n g more than 400 utility p ole s w it h s t r on ger, thicker ones and installing more than 20 miles of new underground cable and o v e rh e a d w i r e , w i l l reduce the frequency and length of outages.

By Susan Moore

The Greenwich High School football team is looking for a new head coach, as John Marinelli stepped down last week to take a position in the collegiate ranks as an offensive analyst for the University of Arizona. During his four years with Greenwich High, Marinelli has made Big Red one of the elite programs in the state. He comprised an overall record of 31-10. In 2018, Big Red went undefeated in the regular season and lost to Darien High School in the CIAC class LL championship game. This past season, the Cards ran the table. They dominated the competition during the regular season and finished an undefeated season with a commanding 34-0 victory over New Canaan High School in the CIAC class LL championship game. To read the article on Marinelli, check out the sport section on Page A14.

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S United States Attorney John Durham, recognized 8 Greenwich Police Officers for their work in bringing three Federal criminal cases to successful resolutions.

Det. Robert McKiernan was recognized for his work on cases involving attorneys who had stolen mon e y f r om c l ie nt s.

Sgt. Thomas Kelly, Sgt. Kristopher Shock ley, Det. Anthony Fiscella, Det. Christopher Libasci, Det. James Manning, Det. Kyle O’Neill, and Det. Brian Perusse were r ecog n i zed for t hei r work in the case against a man who robbed two b a n k s i n Gr e e nw ic h and lead authorities on a multi-state chase in 2017.

S During the f inal Boa rd of Education meeting of the school year last week, North M i a nu s School t h i r d grade teacher, Crystal Kitselman was honored a s Gr eenw ich P ubl ic Schools’ Teacher of the Year.

S Michael Franti and h i s b a n d S p e a rh e a d will be the opening act at the Greenwich Food & Wine Festival, it was announced earlier this week. They will join the headliners, Little Big Town. The festival will open on Sept. 20.

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S State Rep. Stephen M e s k e r s ( D -15 0 ) spoke at t he R et i red Men’s Association on Wednesday about h is first legislative session.

For more on Meskers’ remarks, see the next Greenwich Sentinel.

As Pomp and Circumstance played in the background, compliments of the Cardinal Band, 677 graduating seniors filed into their seats on the turf, waving to family, friends, faculty and staff.

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Over 100 years ago, a small family-owned seed store opened u p i n G r e e n w i c h . Fo r f o u r generations, McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center has served the local community and become a staple in Greenwich. Owner James McArdle carries on the family business, continuing a legacy of g iv ing and service to the Greenwich Community.

“When my father owned the business, he had the mindset of wanting to give back to the community and that has been the paradigm at McArdle’s now for a couple generations,” James said.

To d a y, J a m e s s e r v e s h i s community through charitable work, mentorship, and advocacy.

Growing up in Greenwich and working by his father’s side, James has always felt a call to service.

He self lessly explains that his inspiration comes from his team at McArdle’s, his customers, and his community.

“We have a great community,” James said. “I can identify with this community having grown up here. I like being a part of that and contributing a little small piece to that.”

I n c e le brat ion of Ja m e s’s quest to make Greenwich a better community, the Greenwich Sentinel is proud to honor him as 2019 recipient of the Sentinel Award.

“James is the hardest working person I know,” said Beth Barhydt, publisher of the Greenwich Sentinel.

“His employees routinely tell me he works harder than anyone at McArdle's but more than that, he sets an example for us all. He touches the lives of his customers, friends, family, and church with grace. James is a gift to our whole community.”

One way James supports his customers is by celebrating their gardening successes and freely giving expert advice and guidance.

“We want to give them the tools for success, see them flourish, and enjoy the beauty that we can bring to their spaces,” he said.

Ja m e s s e r ve s a s a le ade r and role model for his team at McArdle’s. He celebrates their persona l ach ievements a nd i s i n s p i r e d b y t h e i r g r ow t h and commitment.

“Seeing my team here growing in the business, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and feeling like they are part of a greater purpose i s a r e a l m o t i v ato r fo r m e ,” James said.

J a m e s ’s i n f l u e n c e g o e s beyond McArdle’s into the larger Greenwich community. He uses his business to suppor t local organizations and nonprof its including the Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal, Junior League of Greenwich, Breast Cancer Alliance, Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, American Red

James McArdle Cross, a nd Br id gepor t Resc ue Mission just to name a few.

“We find organizations that line up with our beliefs and when we feel like an organization is serving a needy cause, we are likely to join forces with them,” James said.

James serves as a member of the board for The Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal and he applauds the center for serving an important, but often unrecognized need in the community.

“We tend to think of Greenwich people being very successful and accomplished and in one sense that is certainly true, but that doesn’t mean that people aren’t going through the challenges of life and struggling with some things,” James said.

The Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal’s goal of helping people a nd br i ng i ng happi ne s s i nto their lives translates to James’s own business.

“Flowers can bring happiness and comfort into people’s space and help them with what they’re g o i n g t h r o u g h ,” t h e f o u r t hgeneration owner said.

James loves being a part of Greenwich because he gets to be a member of a community that cares and wants to help each other. “ I n G r e e nw i c h , we a r e a team,” James said. “There are a lot of great organizations and a lot of people partnering with those organizations for the greater good.”

James’s family taught him that it is important to give back and now, he serves as a positive example for the rest of the community.

The Sentinel Award will take place Monday, July 1 at Audubon Greenwich. The event gets underway at 6 p.m. and there w ill be live music, cock tails, h o r s d ’o e u v r e s , a n d a b r i e f program at 6:45 pm. Visit www.

GreenwichSentinel.com/SentinelAward for more information.

And look for our feature article on James McArdle as the 2019 Greenwich Sentinel recipient in next week's issue of the Greenwich Sentinel.

Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Future

By Richard Kaufman Last week , roug h ly 100 people packed into the Town Hall Meeting Room to give input on the future of the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center (EGCC), as there is currently $300,000 i n t h e 2 0 1 9 -2 0 b u d g e t f o r architecture and engineering work for a new building, as well as final design plans.

Fo r n e a rl y t wo h o u r s , residents went before the EGCC Committee and spoke about what features and amenities they would like to see included

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in a potential project.

N o d e c i s i o n s h ave b e e n made yet on the project, said committee co-chair Scott Johnson, and architects haven't even been chosen yet.

Residents have pushed for the renovation or construction of a new building for years, as the current building is in disrepair.

"This project has been around forever. This is probably the closest we've ever gotten to moving ahead. Timing and money are ver y important...

For money, we're competing against a lot of other places in

town," said committee co-chair, Ga r y Del l'A bate, who note d future projects around town such as a new ice hockey rink and improvements to Cardinal Stadium.

The budget for the project constr uc tion is $1 5 m i l l ion, although that number could cha nge. The f u nds cou ld be included in the 2020-21 budget.

Dell'A bate stressed that the pu bl ic he a r i ng w a s st r ic t ly about the building, and not the su r rou nd i ng at h letic f ields, which have been an area of concern for many residents.

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" T h e f i e l d s n e x t to [t h e civic center] are not what we’re discussing tonight,” Dell’Abate said. “That is not in this budget.

Fixing those fields might cost as much as the building itself.”

However, the majorit y of speakers talked about the need for improving and increasing the number of f ields, as well as indoor athletic spaces at the civic center. " I t 's a c o m m u n i t y c i v i c c e n t e r, n o t j u s t a s p o r t s complex," Dell'Abate said before the public input.

Alicia Collier, an employee

of the Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center (OGRCC), which runs sports programs and rents space at the civic center for other needs, said the town should essentially kill two birds with one stone.

"Let's do it one time and let's do it right. Instead of addressing just the building at this time and then coming back in a few years and thinking about the fields at the civic center, I really would urge the town to address the building and the fields at the same time," Collier said. "Let's

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By Richard Kaufman On a humid and partly-cloudy Monday even i ng t hat had no raindrops in sight, a sea of red and white filled Cardinal Stadium for Greenwich High School’s 150th commencement ceremony.

As Pomp and Circumstance played in the backg round, compliments of the Cardinal Band, 677 graduating seniors filed into their seats on the turf, waving to family, friends, faculty and staff.

The ceremony featured several speakers, each of whom looked forward towards a bright and hopeful future.

The commencement speaker was Greenwich alum (class of '81) Rob Mathes, an Emmy-winning, Tony and Grammy nominated m u s i c a r r a n g e r, c o m p o s e r, producer and director, who has worked with the likes of Elton John, Beyoncé, James Taylor, Jay-Z, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton and Tony Bennett.

Mathes talked about what he would say now to his 18-year-old self as he was graduating from GHS. "I'd say two things. The first would be: people around you have entire worlds to offer up. You're going to miss out when you don't pay attention. Listen, listen hard," said Mathes.

Matthes told a story about how listening changed his life. One night during his freshman year at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., Mathes rented what he thought was a record by renowned jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane, from the tape library.

"I put the tape in and I immediately heard an orchestra," Mathes said, noting that something stopped him from returning it right away. "These were sounds I never heard before... It was Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony."

Mathes then became heavily involved with classical music, which opened up opportunities in his career in later years. "I listened, and it changed everything," Mathes said.

"The second thing I would tell myself: be kind to yourself," Mathes added. "Give yourself a pass every

once in a while. Your future is not going to be a straight line. You're going to screw up. It's okay, be kind to yourself, and by connection, others."

Following his remarks, Mathes and the GHS Chamber Singers performed a song written and composed by Mathes, titled Cup of Cool Water, which served as a metaphor for the graduates' journeys from birth to young adulthood.

Class President, James Heavey, who was also celebrating his birthday, touted the class of 2019's achievements in academics, athletics and the arts.

"This is just the beginning," Heavey told his classmates.

Heavey urged the graduates to look around and soak in the moment.

"Look at your classmates.

These are people who are going to big places. So far, each and every person in a cap and gown today has displayed some form of initiative to overcome a large challenge and develop themselves as a person," he added. "We stand among greatness.

Let's keep pushing each other and let's keep chasing perfection. Let's never give up, and let's have each other's backs. Let's go forth and conquer."

Jo e K o n n o, N i c h o l a s L iu , Christopher McDonnell, Anna Meurer and Rahul Subramaniam gave the Salutatory Addresses, as they spoke about their experiences at GHS. Jovita Li, co-Valedictorian, said

that valedictorians often mention the phrase "be yourself." She urged her fellow classmates to think about the meaning, and to embrace change and take control of shaping the life you want.

"All the world is a stage, and we have many parts to play. So when you hear the words be yourself, you should ask, which one?" Li said, mentioning the roles of student, friend or sibling. "We will be confronted with many difficult choices that will define us. I hope that all of you will be able to make those decisions with confidence in yourself, whichever self that is, without regrets and what-ifs."

M o n i q u e N i k o l o v, c o va le d ic tor ia n , s a id t hat a s a freshman, walking into GHS was daunting because ever y thing was so big, and it took time to get used to her surroundings. Now, after graduation, Nikolov said her classmates will have to adjust again as they go out into the world.

But she offered some words of support to her classmates.

"Everything gets easier as we grow into who we truly are," she said.

Nikolov, who also served as the Class Treasurer, presented this year’s class gifts, which included new red benches for the Performing Arts Center.

Outgoing Interim Superintendent of Schools, Ralph Mayo, who will be the Interim Headmaster at GHS beginning this summer, said a lot has changed since he graduated from GHS in 1971.

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"But one thing has not changed: how special it is to graduate from Greenwich High School," Mayo said.

"You've all worked hard to get here today. You've had teachers who have held you to a very high standard, and a community that has high expectations for all of us. But remember to have some fun along the way, as you will be challenged again and again along the various paths you have chosen to take from here. Be kind and empathetic towards others, and volunteer wherever you can," Mayo added.

"I know there will be many more [milestones], but always remember how proud you were to be a Cardinal, and how high you were able to soar."

Current Interim Headmaster of GHS, Rick Piotrzkowski, was the final speaker of the evening, and

presented the class of 2019 to those in attendance. He told the graduates to stand up and wave to those who have supported them over the years.

Piotrzkowski then mentioned some of the statistics and accolades which make this graduating class special.

The class of 2019 comes from 44 countries and speaks 20 languages at home. Sixty-three percent of the class participated in academic or athletic teams over the course of high school. Athletic teams captured 23 FCIAC championships, and 27 state championships as a result.

Ninety-eight percent of the graduating class participated in the arts in one form or another.

Of the 67 7 g raduates, 596 students completed internships, 28 completed senior projects and over 60 percent of all seniors took

and passed at least one Advanced Placement exam.

As a result, GHS was ranked in the top five percent of all U.S. high schools, and among the best public high schools in the state of Connecticut.

Piotrzkowski rattled off words l i ke d iverse , compassionate , creative, hard working and resilient to describe the graduates. He mentioned the many water leaks and floods at GHS this school year, which the class always adjusted to and bounced back from.

He close d by of fer i ng t he graduates with some parting words of advice.

"Time is a precious commodity.

Please take risks. Step out of your comfort zone. Whatever path you choose, take the time to enjoy the journey one day at a time, one moment at a time," said Piotrzkowski.

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Editorial Page Our Immigrant Heritage Let it Not Die!

By Patricia Chadwick

Immigration is the bedrock of the uniqueness of America. Our cultural heterogeneity is indeed a hallmark of our Americanism.

We are proud to discover where our ancestors hail from – proof is in the popularity of the presents we give to our nearest a nd dea rest w it h na mes l i ke “23andMe”, “AncestryDNA” and “National Geographic Geno DNA Ancestry Kit”.

Even without doing a survey, I am willing to hazard a guess that such DNA gifts are vastly more popular in this country than in, say, Switzerland, or Finland or almost any other first, second or third world country. The more diverse our individual heritage, the more “A merican” we feel.

I must admit to being slightly disappointed to discover that my own DNA results provided n o e ye - o p e n i n g s u r p r i s e s – Scotland, Ireland and England wer e spr i n k le d w it h a bit of France and Nor way, hardly a geographic surprise. I was hoping to find that perhaps I had traces of Egyptian or Persian or Mongolian ancestry – proof that my forbears h a d r o a m e d t h e e a r t h . T h at would have allowed me to f ind a rationale for my own intense wanderlust.

So, what is it that has made people from around the world

want to come to this “New World”? The draw, I think most would argue, is our cultural and social DNA, which can rightly be called American exceptionalism, in its tr uest sense. Based on freedom of religion, speech and ideas, combined with the opportunity and encouragement to pursue one’s dreams, its lure is universal. It knows no geographic boundaries; it is not confined to the realm of the educated; nor is it a function of socio-economic stat us, rel ig ious back g rou nd or IQ. Un for t u nately, ou r immigration policy in this country today is defined in large measure by a bill that was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson. Only 35% of the current US population was living at that time. The population of the United St ate s wa s 19 4 m i l l ion t hen ; it is nearly 330 million today.

Mindboggling!

The healthy state of the U. S e c o n o m y t o d a y – w i t h u n e mp l oy m e nt at it s l owe s t level in decades – of fers a unique opportunity for Congress to m e a n i n g f u l l y e x p a n d ou r immigration. Increasing the ranks of those we allow to immigrate w i l l , I b e l i e ve , m i t i g a t e t h e temptation for illegal immigration because they will see an open door, not a wall. Not only would new ent ra nts to ou r cou nt r y provide added opportunity for long term growth, they would help to offset the wave of baby boomers who for the next decade and more will be reaching ret i rement age at t he rate of approximately 10,000 per day - that’s more than 3.5 million each year.

A nd wh i le reva mpi ng t he system, why not make it easier for highly skilled immigrants to put the education they received in

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keep our kids and families and adults playing outside. Let's keep them playing in Greenw ich. L et's keep that money in Greenwich. Addressing the building without addressing the f ields is short sighted and will only cost the town more time and more money in the long run."

Bill Murphy, who is on the board of directors for the OGRCC and runs the adult soccer program there, said all youth sports would benefit from having a usable, flexible indoor space like the field house to use during the winter months and during bad weather.

The adult soccer program would also generate revenue by way of rental fees to use the space, he said.

"This is a once in 50-year proposition.

Let's have the courage and foresight to seize this opportunity and f inally meet this town's longstanding unmet need for adequate indoor and outdoor field facilities," Murphy said.

Tom Cassazone, Executive Director for the OGRCC, said that because the building cannot meet the organization's or the community's needs, the OGRCC is spending over $100,000 a year on outside private facilities. " We'd love to s e e a new bu i ld i ng actually built, a building that is multipurpose, accessible for all, and expanding upon the building's current capacity, that would meet the needs of our membership and the greater Greenwich community," Casazonne said.

their home country to work?

How come a medical degree earned in Greece is less valuable than one earned here in the U.S.?

And why cannot such a surgeon, with years of post-graduate work here in New York, practice surgery in this country? That’s just one example I know personally, but t here a re my r iad ot hers. My dental hygienist, who hails from Russia with a double master’s degree in electrical engineering, was not allowed to ply her trade when she came to this country.

What was the purpose of admitting her as a highly skilled immigrant, only to put her on the path to unemployment? Is a Russian electrical engineer less capable than an American one?

Maybe she could have taken a test to prove her credentials. But that was not an option. But she had drive and an indomitable spirit and was determined to achieve her American dream, so she went back to school and learned a new profession – what an example of American exceptionalism.

Much is made of the fact that our immigration policy should be directed to admitting skilled workers. However, in today ’s economy, the jobs that are crying to be f illed are not those that require advanced degrees and years of higher education. They are in industries that employ semi-sk illed workers – retail, elder care and restaurants.

Unskilled labor is also in high demand – be it temporary farm workers or an array of jobs that req uire ma nua l la bor, a sk ill that is slowly disappearing from our population.

Let’s remember that many – I would say MOST – of our a n c e s to r s w h o c a m e to t h i s c o u n t r y o n b o a t s (e n du r i n g ap p a l l i n g l i v i n g c o n d i t i o n s) entered the American work force

Angie Schmidt, who has coached and has two elementary age kids involved in OGRCC programs, said an OGRCCconducted survey on what residents would like to see in the new building received 700 responses.

Residents indicated that they wanted the project to include a multi-use f ield house, basketball courts, indoor fitness and wellness facility, indoor gym, an ice rink, indoor baseball/softball training space and event space, as well as maintaining outdoor amenities like the playground and tennis courts.

"What we found is the survey indicated our members participate in a wide variety of activities. Sports, performing arts, volunteerism, fitness and the like," she said.

"We strongly feel that the town has the opportunity and perhaps the obligations to create a facility that will be well utilized now and into the future."

Other residents spoke about amenities not related to athletics.

Chris Schmidt, a resident of Cos Cob, spoke about how involved he is with his young son in baseball and soccer.

His young daughter, however, is not as interested in sports. " We've had to f i nd ot her ways to communicate with each other and express with each other. What we've found is that she's very good at art," Schmidt said, highlighting his daughter's involvement in the OGRCC art program. "I'm in favor of doing whatever it takes for the fields and the other sports facilities, but I want the art program [at OGRCC] to be built and to have a sufficient space."

Peter Uhry, whose family has used the EGCC since 1972, said construction on a new building is long overdue. Uhry

as laborers. They started at the very bottom of the ladder and many remained there all their work ing lives, of ten liv ing in squalor, without health insurance, w ithout a pension or social security. But they kept their eye on the ball – making sure that their children went to school, spoke English, obeyed the law, and had a chance to go the next giant step toward success. And that’s why, as a country, we are so successful today.

The litany of immig rant luminaries in this countr y is awe-inspiring. They have come to ou r shores f rom scores of countries, pursuing a vast array of professions and subscribing to diverse political and religious beliefs. And most of them arrived on ou r shor e s fa r f rom r ich.

Andrew Carnegie’s first job was as a telegrapher. The Lehman Trilogy, the brilliant play (recently in performances in New York) dramatizes the story of Henry Lehman and his two brothers who a r r ive d i n t h i s c ou nt r y f rom Bavaria in the 18 40s as street peddlers in Alabama and ultimately built a monumental financial powerhouse. Such tales have been repeated thousands and thousands of times in our history.

S a d l y, t h e s u b j e c t o f immigration today is embroiled in a political maelstrom – admittedly there are complex issues, but to threaten gutting this long tradition runs the risk of emasculating a grand part of our American culture and heritage.

Let’s hope that does not happen.

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said the condition of the building in 2019 is "appalling" and called the bathrooms "ancient." He noted that the former stage, locker rooms and rooms on the second floor are being used more for storage.

"My feeling is there should be a balance in what goes on in the civ ic center. I think it's appalling that the Retired Men's Association has to have their Hearts [card] game out in the lobby," he said. "My family are strong advocates between the sports use of the building, as well as other kinds of activity for community purposes."

K e l l y Fo r s b e r g , p r e s i d e n t o f t h e Greenw ich Garden Club, said her organization of about 80 members has used the civic center for over 30 years to host meetings, the annual Mother's Day plant sale and various workshops. " O u r m e e t i n g s a n d e ve n t s b r i n g hundreds of people to the facility," she said.

For sb e r g ra n dow n a n a m e n it ie s wish list, which included items such as: a wide entrance with display space to host upcoming events; places on the outside of the building to display event banners; walls designed to accommodate the hanging of art and posters; a locked closet or cloak room with shelves and hooks for user to keep coats and purses; audio/visual equipment; heavy duty sinks; good water pressure; and various sized meeting rooms. " We h o p e y o u ' l l c o n s i d e r t h e s e r e q u e s t s ," Fo r s b e r g s a i d . " We ' r e a community partner, and we think the EG CC is e s s ent ia l to ou r Gr e enw ich community."

Dell'Abate said there are Parks and Recreation meetings monthly that are open to the public, and the EGCC Committee has public meetings as well. For more information, go to greenwichct.gov.

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Kudos to Viggy We want to take a few moments to congratulate Neil Vigdor on joining the New York Times as a Breaking News Reporter. We do not often single out individuals in our editorials. When we do it is usually to celebrate their entire life. Today, we are taking a slightly different tact.

Being a reporter, especially a political reporter, can be a tough beat. With the constant claims of fake news and continuous news cycles, it can be challenging to discern where the truth lies. The public has a well-deserved cynicism, at times, when it comes to what is being reported about our

Neil Vigdor, or “Viggy,” as he is affectionately known, developed a reputation for being tough, but fair. government’s activities, especially at the national and but even our state level as well. Neil has travelled a solely unique path that stands him apart.

Neil Vigdor, or “Viggy,” as he is affectionately known, began his career at the Greenwich Time as general reporter. Over the next 13 years he would come to truly know our community and elected officials. He developed a reputation for being tough, but fair. He could see through the “spin,” when someone was trying to propel forward an agenda through the media. As a result, he gained the respect of politicians and his community.

Next Viggy went on to become the Statewide Political Writer for the Hearst Connecticut Media Group, the owners of the Greenwich Time. It was then that we knew he was destined for even greater opportunities. He brought his reporter’s eye and a sharp pencil to what was happening in Hartford. It would be hard for him to remain under the radar of larger media companies for much longer.

Indeed, the Hartford Courant, the largest daily newspaper in our state and the oldest continuously published paper in our country, scooped up Viggy as a Political Reporter. Now, an award-winning journalist, he has interviewed every major politician that has come through Connecticut, including Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, Mitt Romney, Jesse Jackson, Jeb Bush and Rudy Giuliani among others.

And today Viggy is with The New York Times, the “Grey Lady,” as she is nicknamed. Along the way he has sought the truth and, in its pursuit, undoubtedly, ruffled a few feathers. However, knowing Viggy we suspect those feathers deserved to be ruffled. Today, he enjoys a well-earned reputation as a skillful writer and reporter.

Not many people know that Viggy is also a very accomplished shutterbug, or photographer. Since he lives in Greenwich, we benefit most from being the subject of his lens. His photography, like his reporting, tells a story. Each photograph capturing a moment of an event, such as a lightening strike over downtown Greenwich or a bird silhouetted by a gorgeous sunset at Tod’s Point. If you have the chance to check out his photography, you should.

It turns out that much of the man Viggy is today is who he has always been. Peter Becker, headmaster of The Gunnery in Washington, CT and a former classmate of Viggy’s recalls: “Even in high school, Neil was curious, thoughtful and people-oriented.

He cared about getting to the bottom of things and being fair. These instincts have served him well as a reporter and are why he’s earned the respect he has.”

As a new reporter at The New York Times, it will take time for Viggy to by-line stories like the ones when he wrote for the Courant. He will no longer be covering the governor, state legislature or budget on a regular basis. And of course, he will need to earn his stripes with his new editors.

One of his first by-lines: Mission Impossible?

Maker of Plant-Based Burger Struggles to Meet Chains’ Demand was a juicy story about meatless burgers.

In true Viggy style, it had some real sizzle.

Viggy, congratulations on your new beat.

A Prayer for the Queen on Her Birthday Although April 21 is the actual day of the birth of Elizabeth II and the day she celebrates privately, she marks her "official" birthday publicly on a Saturday in June known as Trooping the Colour.

The tradition dates to 1748 when King George II combined the summer military march with his birthday celebration, though he was born in October.

Here i n ou r cor ner of t he world, the English Speaking Union celebrated with a luncheon on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s 93rd public birthday.

T h e c e l e b rat i on i n c lud e d a prayer by the Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, Rector of Christ Church Greenwich. It was so lovely that one attendee asked that we print it in the paper and we agreed.

Here is the prayer as it was given: We gather in thanksgiving with g ratef ul hearts today to honor and celebrate the 93rd

On Faith Column

By Ted Pardoe

I started a three month sabbatical in May which I am thank ful to say the Episcopal Church encourages for its clergy.

Of course, I should add “what do I know?” as this is the first time in my life I have had an opportunity such as this! I have just returned from over three weeks of travel to sacred sites and Christian communities in

birthday of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of England, who inspires people of all races, religions, age, gender and nationality around the world. The world’s love for her Majesty the Queen transcends all boundaries and reaches every frontier.

We thank you for the abundant gifts that You have made manifest i n h e r, fo r th e r ol e m o d e l of reconciliation and good will to a sinful and broken world, for the way in which she rules with grace, honesty, virtue, clarity and character in an age when these gifts are all too lacking.

We t h a n k yo u f o r h e r indomitable spirit which is nourished and inspired by your Spirit, for her quick and insightful mind, for her broad and open outlook in an era where there is too much distain for those who are dif ferent or forei g n ,

and for her cherished role as mother, grandmother and great grandmother and efforts to lead and unite a large family with weighty and an enormous public role.

We are grateful that she is a force for uniting people in time of division , that she respects institutions of law, justice, the f re e d om of th e pre s s a n d a ll political parties. We are grateful for the wisdom that she has offered to every Prime Minister who has served under her reign and the support and guidance that she has so generously given to countless others, which has left our world richer for the timeless truths that she has imparted, stood for and lived by.

In a n a ge wh e re s o m a ny retire, withdraw or become secluded, we thank you that in her 93rd year, she has not retired from

her role of service but remains fit, robust, undaunted, up to the challenge, steadfast and most able as she models a great multitude of gifts and traits that we can admire and seek to emulate.

May she live long, continue to inspire, feel the support of people around the globe and may the best that she has to offer be a beacon of light in a world that needs good role models, people of compassion a n d c on c er n , gen erosit y a n d gentleness, strength and resiliency, hope and love to guide and show them the way forward. We give thanks for her faith and love for family, centers of faith and service, community and nation. Long live the Queen.

In the name of the one true God who has breathed each of us into life and put us on this earth for your sovereign purpose we pray. Amen.

A Sabbatical Feels Good!

Ireland, Scotland, and the north of England.

The focus of the itinerar y that I put together was on Celtic Christianity. Several aspects of what Celtic people brought to their practice of the Christian faith in this part of the world, around the sixth century, include gender equality and care for God’s creation.

Men and women collaborated to establish monasteries in some seemingly remote locations such the Isle of Iona off the west coast of Scotland and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in the North Sea off the northeast coast of England. The emphasis on honoring and caring for all of creation pre-dated the arrival of Christianity yet was very much embedded in the religious practices as the faith spread. Now these travels were not simply visits to abandoned monasteries and churches and other locations. By no means!

There are quite a number of relatively new Ch r istian

communities that pursue longstanding worship and mission activities to spread God’s love in our current tumultuous world. Let me mention two particular examples.

The first is the Iona Community which is based in Scotland. This religious community was started in the 1930’s to bring active worship back into the original abbey on the Isle of Iona which had sat unused for several hundred years. At the same time the community saw serious needs of people living in deprived inner-city areas.

Today the Iona Community has members all around the world many of whom travel as pilgrims to the Isle of Iona to participate in the daily worship services. The community is ecumenical and has lay people and priests who strive to balance their faith journeys while laboring to bring justice to people in need not only in Scotland but in many places on our fragile home planet.

The other living community that

I encountered is the Northumbria Community which is based not too far from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The founders of the Northumbria Community came together in the 1970’s. Their mission is more oriented to inviting people to deepen their spiritual journeys so that they may experience the divine presence of a loving God on a day to day basis by embracing the ancient wisdom of Celtic Christianity in ou r contempora r y d iverse world. They seek to share the experiences of Celtic Christianity with other important spiritual communities around the world.

For example, several members of the Northumbria Community who I visited with were preparing to travel to the Pacific Northwest – Washington and Oregon – to gather with indigenous American peoples. In coming together the best practices of the different c om mu n it ie s w i l l b e sh a r e d with the hope that the respective spiritual pursuits may contribute

to healthier sacred lives for one and all. In addition to encountering these living Christian communities I saw magnif icent historic religious manuscripts at two great university cities, Dublin, Ireland and Durham, England. Trinity College, Dublin looks after an illustrated manuscript known as the Book of Kells. This richly detailed book was created by Celtic Christian monks around a thousand years ago.

Magnificent colors and symbols were used to present the four New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to help people spread the faith across the areas that I visited. A beautiful way to truly try to make the Bible come alive for those who saw it then and those who venture forth to see it today.

Then, in the great Durham Cathedral which exists side by side with Durham University in England, there is another illustrated religious manuscript named the Lindisfarne Gospels. As the name

suggests this book was created on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne around the same time at the Book of Kells was being used not so far away in Ireland. While both of these books were grounded in presenting the Gospel stories of the life of Jesus Christ, it is remarkable to see how art and symbols entered into telling the story so that people might better understand how their faith journeys might truly come alive.

While these are just some meaningful highlights of my recent sabbatical travels to sacred sites and Christian communities in Ireland, Scotland, and England I now look forward to reflect on what I have encountered. I am excited to consider how these places and people might impact not only the parish with which I am involved but also our wider faith community right here in Greenwich in 2019 and moving forward.

The Rev. Ted Pardoe is the Rector of St. Barnabus church.

June 23 Marks Kids In Crisis Final Triathlon Kids In Crisis will host its 12th and f inal triathlon of the Stamford KIC IT Race Series on Sunday, June 23 at Cummings Park in Stamford. Stamford KIC IT Races raise awareness and much needed funds for Kids In Crisis’ free emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis counseling services, for Fairfield country children and families.

Triathletes will compete in Olympic, Sprint or Relay races beginning at 7

a.m. The popular Kids Triathlon will follow at 12:30 p.m.

Fees vary by race, and relay teams as well as individual participants are encouraged to register. Athletes who register as fundraisers are eligible for free race entry, VIP Parking on race day, prime bike racking spots, upgraded goody bags, a high-end ¼ zip pullover, and more. Fundraising athletes can also win great prizes

which in the past have included roundtrip airline tickets on Jetblue, vacation getaways, and a brand new road or triathlon bike.

Because the Stamford KIC IT Race Series is such an important fundraiser for K ids I n Cr isis, t he event w i l l undergo an exciting transformation, and new races are being planned for 2020.

“A f t e r 1 2 y e a r s o f s u c c e s s f u l

triathlons we’re going out on a high note, a nd excited a bout cha ng ing things up for 2020”, said Kids In Crisis Executive Director Shari Shapiro.

Visit k icitraces.org for more i n for mat ion . Thos e i nter e ste d i n becoming a fundraising athlete, and/ or raising funds to help support the critical programs at Kids In Crisis, are asked to please contact Natasha Hafez at nhafez@kidsincrisis.org

Volunteers are being sought for race day as well as pre- and post- race day.

This is an opportunity to come with a group, bring the family, or come alone and make new friends. Those interested are asked to visit kicitraces. org/volunteer.

Sponsors are also being sought, and are asked to contact Beth Jabick at 203-622-6556 or bjabick@kidsincrisis. org for more information

Obituaries

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Timothy Devitt Timothy Francis Devitt, 50, of Bridgeport, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born Feb. 1, 1969 in Greenwich, the son of the late Harry Joseph Devitt and the late Ann Ryan Devitt. Timmy was a 1987 graduate of Greenwich High School. He was a house painter and enjoyed boating, fishing, and the beach. He was an excellent cook and loved visits to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. He also volunteered as a cook for Bridge House in Bridgeport.

He is survived by his brother Daniel (Rachel) Devitt, nephew Crosson Devitt and niece Lula Devitt, all of Locust Grove, Ga. He is also survived by his aunt Kathleen (Michael) Devitt Moretti of Glenville and many cousins.

Visitation was on Thursday, June 20 at Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, Greenwich. The graveside service will be Friday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, North Street, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridge House, 880 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605.

Thomas Passios Thomas Passios, age 86, passed away at his home in Greenwich on June 17. He was born on July 21, 1932 to John and Olga Passios who were immigrants from northern Greece. He grew up in Staten Island, N.Y. and moved to Greenwich with his young family in 1968.

Tom was an army veteran who served in the Korean war. He was a graduate of the American Institute of Banking. In 1955, Tom began his career in the trust department of Grace National Bank. In 1977, he co-founded William D. Witter Inc. and in 1984 he went out on his own and founded Pinnacle Associates Ltd., an investment advisory firm.

Tom was a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor award. He was a longstanding member of the Metropolitan Club in New York, serving on the Board of Governors as well as the Admissions, Executive and Finance committees. He was also an active member of the Church of the Archangels in Stamford and served on its Parish Council and Foundation Board.

In his earlier years, Tom enjoyed playing competitive games of tennis and racquetball. He also loved traveling the world with his wife and close friends. Above all, Tom was a devoted husband for 59 years and he treasured his family.

Tom is survived by his wife Andronike, his sister Elizabeth Christon; his son John Passios and wife Jacqueline; his daughter Susan Root and husband Steven; his son Kimon Passios and wife Julie; and his grandchildren Alexandra, Michael, Tom, Taylor, Matthew, Giselle, Christian, Cara and Nicholas.

he loved. In an address to the student body in 2001, he put it this way, "You will be remembered for what you give – not for what you get."

In all aspects of his life, Mr. Phelps was guided by two principles he learned while a student of Greek and Latin at Exeter: Athanatos esti psyche, "The soul is immortal," and Nil sine Deo, "Nothing without God." All those who knew Mr. Phelps will remember him and take comfort in these two phrases. He will be deeply missed by his family, his friends and by the school he loved.

A service in celebration of the life of Stanford Newton Phelps was Stanford Newton Phelps died peacefully at home in Greenwich, CT held Wednesday, June 26 at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich. In on June 6, 2019 at age 84. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to the First Presbyterian Richmond Phelps; his son, George; his daughter, Catherine, and son-in- Church of Greenwich (fpcg.org) law, Daniel McNamara; his grandchildren, Maxwell, Garrett and Ford; his brother, Barry Phelps; his sister Jeanette, and brother-in-law, Whitney Evans.

Mr. Phelps was chairman of the board of S.N. Phelps & Co., Shirley Holms Fago was born on October 4, 1928 and passed away on Commonwealth Oil Refining Company (CORCO) and Clear Springs Land Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Shirley was a resident of Greenwich, CT at the Company, home of Clear Springs blueberries. His earlier career in the time of passing. bond business included stints with Citibank, F. S. Smithers and Drexel Shirley graduated from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. Services Burnham Lambert where he started their high-yield bond department. will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the He served as second lieutenant in the United States Army from October Alzheimer's Association in Memory of Shirley Fago at act.alz.org/goto/ 1956 to April 1957.

Shirley_Fago Mr. Phelps was born in Rochester, N.Y., the son of Jeanette Coon and Stanford Newton Phelps. The family moved to Detroit and later back to Rochester when Mr. Phelps left to attend Phillips Exeter Academy Nicholas V. Lagronegro, a longtime Greenwich resident and Port in 1948. He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1952, and subsequently from Yale University in 1956 and Harvard Business School Chester native, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 11 surrounded by loving family. He was 95. Born April 24, 1924 to Leonard in 1960.

Mr. Phelps was devoted to his church, First Presbyterian Church of and Rosemarie Lagronegro. Nick was a diehard Yankees fan and also Greenwich in Greenwich, CT. Mr. Phelps was a generous supporter of loved watching college basketball and football. He was also a proud his church and many educational and Christian organizations, including member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and a devout parishioner Hartwick College from which he received an honorary Doctor of Laws, of St. Roch's Church. Some of Nick's other joys in life were country Harvard Business School, Keck Graduate Institute where he was on the music, western movies, playing the lotto, visiting Mohegan Sun, reading Board and received a Doctorate of Applied Life Sciences, honoris causa, the Greenwich Time and Daily News every day, as well as his sweets.

The Madeira School, Navy Seal Foundation, Polk State College, and Yale Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and greatPeabody Museum where he served on the Peabody Leadership Council. grandchildren.

Nick was predeceased by his beloved wife Viola. He is survived Throughout his life, however, his highest charitable priority remained by his cherished daughter Diane Dmuchowski (Kye); his loving his high school alma mater, Exeter.

In Mr. Phelps, Exeter lost one of its most loyal and enthusiastic grandchildren Scott (Renee), Jason, Jill Gamble (Dave), and Bryan; and supporters. The breadth of his commitments grew from a heart-felt great-grandchildren Kate, Scarlett, Charlie, Violet and Wynne. He is also devotion to education, his desire to improve opportunities for Exeter survived by many nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his students and his deep respect for Exeter's faculty. He was most proud dear siblings Angelo, Lawrence and Dominick Lagronegro, Mae Zanno, of his Phelps Scholar-Athlete program through which he provided one Rose Parks, Mary Rinello and half-brothers Dominick and Angelo hundred seven students with scholarships to attend Exeter. Through his Summa.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Roch's philanthropy, Mr. Phelps sought to inspire others to support the school Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to support Type I Diabetes research at the Faustman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital. Please use the link faustmanlab.org/donate/#make-a-gift Respects were made on Thursday, June 20 at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Stamford. The funeral will take place on Friday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at Church of the Archangels, 1527 Bedford St., Stamford, CT.

Stanford Phelps

Shirley Fago

Nicholas Lagronegro

On Faith Feature

After Life's Halftime, Legacies

By Marek P. Zabriskie

Bob Bufford was a cable-TV pioneer, a social entrepreneur, a philanthropist and an author. He co-founded the Leadership Net work, the Half t ime In st it ute a nd became the founding chairman of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management.

In his book Halftime, he tells the story of taking over his mother’s business in Texas. She ran five radio stations. Bob took it over and turned it into a cable-TV empire. He made a lot of money and met with much success. By any measure, he was a winner.

His son graduated from the Harvard Business School, got a job in investment

bank ing and was also mak ing a lot of money. He came home to visit his parents and see his high school friends.

They swam across the Rio Grande River, but Bob’s son didn’t reach the other side.

He drowned.

In one afternoon, Bob said, “I lost my son, my namesake, my heir, and my best friend. What did I have to live for? What was I to do?” Bob morphed. He became a philanthropist, mentor, author, and founder of a foundation.

In his book Halftime Bob notes that the first half of life is about climbing the ladder of success.

Can I become a Senior Vice President or Managing Partner, the Chief Executive Off icer, the Head of Staff or the Head of School?

Can we raise three highly-gifted, welleducated children? Can I live in the biggest house, have three homes in three amazing communities, have a very low golf handicap, drive the most expensive car or wear the fanciest gold watch or necklace?

That’s the goal of pursuing success.

But at some point, success loses its luster.

You complete your 100th leveraged buyout or 75th merger and acquisition or 50th heart transplant or oversee your

umpteenth upper school graduation and you don’t experience the same thrill you once did.

You receive or buy another fancy piece of jewelry, and it just doesn’t have the same meaning.

You are the rainmaker or the head of admissions, you run the charity gala, captain your tennis team, or are mother of three adult children moving forward in their lives, or you are the highest paid person in your firm, but something is still missing.

W h a t ’s m i s s i n g i s s i g n i f i c a n c e .

Signif icance comes from giving back, investing in others and not just in your own family, household, or firm.

Bob Bufford notes that if the first half of life is about achieving success, the second half of life is about moving from success to significance. That pivot makes all the difference.

The way that we f ind signif icance, he said, is by becoming a mentor. We take the lessons that we have learned and we help others climbing the ladder behind us.

Just as the f irst half of life is about achieving success, the second half of life is about discovering wisdom and sharing it with others.

To become a mentor you need to: 1) Show up 2) Show some interest 3) Follow up 4) Ask good questions 5) Listen attentively 6) Share your experiences based on what life has taught you.

G r e enw ich i s f u l l of p e ople who would make wonderful mentors. It’s a community filled with people who have phenomenal wisdom. All we need to do is to find ways to share it.

In so doing, we move from success to significance and become fully alive and make an impact.

My father-in-law died a decade ago.

He founded a major law firm. He had an encyclopedic mind and was a great listener. He let others speak, and when he spoke everyone listened.

He mentored young lawyers around them. He assigned them some of his finest clients. He did not hoard those clients for himself. He was an Eagle Scout and worked with the Boy Scouts.

He mentored his children and served as Chancellor for the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and was a close confidant of the

Bishop and the Rector of his church.

On the tenth anniversary of his death, the Senior Partner in the law firm sent out this message: Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of George Maynard, our firm’s most senior founding member. To all of us who knew him, George was a consummate mentor, loyal friend and exceptional role model – both personally and professionally. His life was one of selfless service to his faith, his family, his firm, his community and his profession.

His positive influence lives on and is well worth remembering. Thanks.

What a nice way to be remembered a nd what a wonder f u l way to have lived one’s life. George Maynard was a great mentor right until the end of his career, when Parkinson’s Disease may it necessary for him to retire.

I admire people who don’t withdraw in retirement or merely focus on their short game of golf. Golf is great, but we have capacity to continue contributing so much as we age. We can become mentors, and when we do we discover some of life’s greatest joys.

The Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie is the Rector of Christ Church Greenwich

Historic Church Needs Restoration Little Bethel A f r ican Episcopal Church, located at 44 Lake Avenue here in Greenwich, was established in 1882.

The current structure was built in 1921 in the church's original location

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

by A.A. Meilinggaard, a local contractor.

O n Ju ne 2 3 , 2 019, Little Bethel Church will celebrate its 1 3 7 t h A n n i v e r s a r y.

Each member of the congregation has

been asked to pledge a m i n i mu m of $1 3 7 (one d o l l a r f o r e a c h y e a r) as a way to start the process of a much needed restoration.

This building has been designated a

landmark historical site in Greenwich and it is important that the building be preserved. Among the major renovations needed are stained glass window restoration and painting.

The church is ask ing

for donations to help with restoring this historical s i t e . Ta x d e d u c t i b l e donations may be made out to Little Bethel AME Chu r ch a nd s ent to 4 4 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.

Worship & Events Calendar

Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm.

Sun 4pm. Sunday School, 10:30St. Timothy Chapel 11:15am. Service - Stamford campus, Sun 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am.

Course, 7-8:30pm. Connie's Circle - Every St. Paul Church Sat, 10am-1pm. June 21: "HTSM Got 84 Sherwood Ave. | Talent" – Youth Talent Show, 7-9pm.

203-531-8741 June 22: Couples Fellowship - married www.stpaulgreenwich.org couples of all ages are invited, 6:30Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 8:30pm (4th Saturday through Nov. 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy 23).

Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy BAPTIST Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction 9am. St. Paul First Baptist Church Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, 10 Northfield St.; office@stpaulgreenwich.org or 203-531203-869-7988 8741. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com 3-3:45pm or by appointment.

Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Wed: St. Roch Church Bible Study 7:30pm.

10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 Greenwich Baptist Church www.strochchurch.com 10 Indian Rock Ln; Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 203-869-2807 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, www.greenwichbaptist.org 11:30am - Social Hour (immediately after Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm.

Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer Group (Spanish) Fri 8pm.

Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am.

First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 CATHOLIC www.christiansciencect.org/ Sacred Heart Church greenwich 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730 Service and Sunday School 10:30am Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: Wed. Service 7:30pm. Childcare.

7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat COMMUNITY 3:30 & 5pm.

First Church of Round Hill St. Agnes Church Greenwich 464 Round Hill Rd.; 247 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-3876 203-869-5396 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com www.stagnesrc.org Sundays 10am Holy Mass: Mon 9am, Sat 4pm (Winter Service: Communion: first Sun every month. only), Sun: 8:30 & 10am. June 24-July 29: Summer Music and Arts Camp, Round Hill Community Church 9-11:30am, schuleofmusic.com/ 395 Round Hill Rd.; events/summer-music-programs 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org St. Catherine of Siena Church 4 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-3661 www.stcath.org

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am and 5:15pm, Sat 7am, Sun 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; Vigil: Sat 5pm; Holy Day 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm (Vigil). Confessions Sat 3pm.

Meditation Group Thu 7pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, First Fri of month. June 23: Faith Formation celebrates Graduates, 10:30am; Scholarship Mass/Reception, 5-5:30pm.

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish).

Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am-12pm.

Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am.

Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:306pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. June 23: Feast of Corpus Christi: choir joins for 5:15pm Mass, followed by procession with Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month.

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

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

Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month.

Family-friendly Evensong Service, every Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 Sat 5pm. Summer Sunday Services, www.grs.org 8:15 & 9:30am, Chapel. June 24-28: Vacation Bible School. July 8-12: Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Performing Arts Camp.

Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Judaism, EPISCOPAL Tue 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ Anglican Church of the Advent program, 11am-12pm. June 27: GRS 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 Reads: "Spies of No Country," by Matti www.churchoftheadvent.org Friedman, 7-9pm.

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

300 E. Putnam Ave.; Christ Church Greenwich 203-869-7191 254 E. Putnam Ave.; www.templesholom.com 203-869-6600 Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun www.christchurchgreenwich.org 8:30am. Candle Lighting: Fri night.

Sunday Worship - May 18-Sept 15: Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 8am; Holy 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Eucharist, Rite 2, 10am; Compline & Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. June 21: Commuion, 5pm. Sunday Educational PJ Shabbat, 5:30pm, RSVP, 203-542Offerings: Exploration Series, Youth 7165, alice.schoen@templesholom.

Formation & Church School, 10:10am. June 26: Summer BBQ, 5pm, RSVP, Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am. June templesholom.com/bbq-rsvp. June 26: Bookstore Event: Finding 28: Aufruf for Naomi Hurvitz & Cody Mrs. Ford - Book Launch and Talk: Bond, 8pm, RSVP, templesholom.

6:30-8pm, Drinks and Disco Party: com/aufruf.

8-10pm, 203-869-9030, bookstore@ LUTHERAN christchurchgreenwich.org First Lutheran Church St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 203-869-0032 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org www.flcgreenwich.org Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10am; Worship, Church Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at and fellowship. Wed: education ages 3.5 Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, & up 2:30-5:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran.

5:30pm.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 203-531-8466 200 Riverside Ave.;

Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30.

METHODIST

Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com Worship & Sunday School: 10am.

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Sun 10:30am with childcare.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

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

Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm. June 23: How to Develop and Improve Your Mediumship, 1-3pm, $25 Members/$35 Non-Members.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org

Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s MiniChapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. June 22: Interfaith Blood Drive, 8am-1:30pm, edna.

Service & Sunday School: Sundays navarro@fpcg.org.

10:30am followed by coffee hour. Holy Grace Church of Greenwich Communion: first Sun of each month.

8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280 Sunday School 11am.

203-861-7555 Revive Church www.gracechurchgreenwich.com 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Greenwich Civic Center) Maple Ave.; childcare provided. www.myrevive.org Living Hope Community Church Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and 38 West End Ave; children’s ministry available.

203-637-3669 Stanwich Church www.LivingHopeCT.org 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon www.stanwichchurch.org 7:15-9pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue Sunday Services: Greenwich location 9:30-11:30am. Mothers of Preschoolers (202 Taconic Rd.), 9 & 10:45am (June 1st/3rd Wed of month 9:15-11:45am.

9-Sept 2, 10am only); Stamford location Bibles & Bagels Sat 7:30-8:30am. June (579 Pacific St.), 6pm. June 26: Rise 25: Women's Summer Bible Study, Up - Connection Group, 7-8pm, 200 9-10am.

Elmcroft Rd, Stamford; Trivia or Movie Night - Connection Group, 7:30-9pm.

Dingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923 www.dingletownchurch.org

203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org

Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Christian Education Formation (Sunday School), 10; Holy Eucharist, 10:15; Coffee Hour, 11:30. June 24-28: Vacation bible School, K-5th grade. Through Service & Church School: Sun 10am July 31: "Raise the Wall - 2018 Curate (childcare available) followed by Coffee Campaign".

Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church Thurs, 6:30pm. June 21: International 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 Yoga Day, 8am. June 23-28: Barton www.saintsaviours.org Center Rainbow Camp, 8:30amSun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite 5:30pm. June 27: Barton Center II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and Rainbow Club Overnight, 5:30pm. childcare offered during 10am service.

CONGREGATIONAL June: Beach Chapel - casual service The First Congregational Church with refreshments afterwards: 108 Sound Beach Ave; Sundays, 5pm, Memorial Garden & 203-637-1791 Chapel. www.fccog.org JEWISH Regular Worship and Church School: Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. www.chabadgreenwich.org Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am. Beach Services begin Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, June 16-Sept. 1, 8-9am, open to all - Chassidic Philosophy 8:45am, Sat resident or not. June 23: Greenwich 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions Point Worship Service, 8-10am. 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s June 24: Off Sounders Rehearsal, Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am.

8-10pm, Choir Room. June 26: Caring Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue Ministries Picnic, 5-7pm, Tod's Point & Fri, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & (in case of rain, meet in the Lounge).

Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), North Greenwich Congregational 9:20am, register.

606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 Congregation Shir Ami www.northgreenwichchurch.org

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REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD FEATURED OPEN HOUSES

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Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092

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NEW SALES

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

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

32 Pemberwick Road 51 Forest Avenue 72 32 Sherman Avenue 28 Hassake Road 40 Ettl Lane 11 15 Center Drive 10 Windy Knolls 35 Forest Avenue 153 Lake Avenue 120 Hillcrest Park Road 60 Sundance Drive 9 Wilmot Lane 22 Indian Mill Road 19 Crescent Road 59 Elm Street Back 8 Upland Drive 96 Elm Street 2 39 Keofferam Road 11 Tyler Lane 2 Keofferam Road

$535,000 $575,000 $650,000 $749,000 $779,000 $999,000 $1,268,000 $1,450,000 $1,395,000 $1,665,000 $1,739,000 $1,695,000 $1,795,000 $2,300,000 $2,395,000 $2,859,000 $2,995,000 $3,150,000 $4,195,000 $4,640,000

$500,000 $560,000 $650,000 $749,000 $779,000 $999,000 $1,268,000 $1,395,000 $1,395,000 $1,555,000 $1,699,000 $1,695,000 $1,795,000 $2,095,000 $2,395,000 $2,759,000 $2,724,000 $3,150,000 $3,975,000 $4,640,000

$495,000 $528,000 $605,000 $725,000 $779,000 $970,000 $1,200,000 $1,335,000 $1,337,500 $1,475,000 $1,541,900 $1,630,000 $1,731,250 $1,965,000 $2,275,000 $2,363,500 $2,550,000 $3,075,000 $3,725,000 $4,640,000

385 356 66 13 47 55 473 126 14 100 168 57 42 351 48 330 171 15 184 -

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

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

0.11 0 0.11 0.18 0 0.13 0.13 0.22 0.27 0.28 0.28 0.27 1.03 0.47 0.17 1.7 0.31 0.36 0.44 0.6

1,504 947 1,435 1,486 2,074 1,839 3,205 2,200 3,220 3,506 3,000 3,685 3,367 3,184 4,860 3,234 4,757 7,261 6,366

190 Clapboard Ridge Road $6,790,000 781 Lake Avenue $9,395,000

$6,790,000 $8,450,000

$6,600,000 18 $7,600,000 1,465

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

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2 Putnam Hill 1K

$495,000 $795,000 $799,000 $849,000 $915,000 $995,000 $1,200,000 $1,550,000 $1,585,000 $1,595,000 $1,695,000 $1,995,000 $2,195,000 $2,495,000 $2,495,000 $2,995,000 $3,395,000 $3,750,000 $4,295,000 $4,595,000 $4,950,000 $6,975,000 $6,995,000 $15,950,000 $38,500,000

$528 $425 $605 $590 $529 $423 $610 $446 $546 $527 $442 $485 $404 $483 $1,671 $987 $502 $473 $462 $634 $654 $1,250 $572 $1,663 $1,947

937 1,871 1,320 1,440 1,730 2,353 1,966 3,479 2,904 3,029 3,837 4,110 5,437 5,163 1,493 3,035 6,763 7,924 9,291 7,250 7,570 5,579 12,222 9,593 19,773

10 0 0.14 0.19 0 0 0.2 0.25 0 1.99 0.29 2.51 1.55 6.43 0.17 0.08 2 2.44 8.22 1.02 1 1.1 2.19 5.12 5.8

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

1 2 1 1 2 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 2 4 6 5 6 6 6 4 9 7 10

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

28 Lexington Avenue B 17 Kent Place 87 Valleywood Road 50 Church Street 5 217 Lyon Farm Drive 217 14 Ferris Drive 11 Wilmot Lane 33 Lyon Farm Drive 33 11 Blind Brook Lane 132 Riverside Avenue 293 Riversville Road 199 Palmer Hill Road 11 Partridge Hill Lane 18 Grigg Street 98 Lewis Street 183 Round Hill Road 17 Will Merry Lane 14 Hycliff Road 25 Tomac Avenue 9 Ridgeview Avenue 51 Mayo Avenue 15 Knollwood Drive 205 Round Hill Road 21 Vista Drive

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Address

Area

Price

Day/Time

56 Byram Shore Road RENT 193 Hamilton Avenue #10 29 Sheephill Road 31 Mallard Drive 56 Byram Shore Road 8 Buckthorne Lane 43 Almira Drive RENT 43 Almira Drive 5 Shady Brook Lane 16 Tod Lane 9 Bolling Place

Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich

$8,500 $749,999 $835,000 $1,150,000 $1,395,000 $4,250,000 $5,500 $1,099,000 $1,595,000 $1,895,000 $1,395,000

Sat 1-3 PM Sat 1-3 PM Sat 1-3 PM Sat 1-3 PM Sat 1-3 PM Sat 1-3 PM Sat 2-4 PM Sat 2-4 PM Sat 2-4 PM Sat 2-4 PM Sun 1-2:30 PM

2 Clark Street RENT

Old Greenwich

$7,500

12 Ricki Beth Lane RENT 9 River Road #403 28 Lexington Avenue #B 29 Sheephill Road 31 Mallard Drive 14 Ferris Drive 8 View Street #8 21 Heusted Drive 9 Comly Terrace 11 Ricki Beth Lane 14 Rockview Drive 3 Old Farm Lane 244 Stanwich Road 89 Lower Cross Road 4 Old Church Road #4 12 Ricki Beth Lane 59 East Elm Street Front 183 N Maple Avenue 18 Grigg Street 8 Robin Place 900 Lake Avenue 4 Laurel Lane Spur 237 Lake Avenue 2 Dewart Road 2 Dewart Road 291 Stanwich Road 46 Parsonage Road 10 W Crossway 9 Witherell Drive 969 North Street 15 Reynwood Manor 41 Greenway Drive 4 Seitz Lane 29 Old Kings Highway 112 Pilgrim Drive 1025 North Street 12 Hendrie Drive 128 Old Church Road 1361 King Street 4 Weston Hill Road 1 Lismore Lane 1525 E Putnam Avenue #301 63 Wildwood Drive 40 W Elm Street #4K 28 Baldwin Farms Road North 6 Old Mill Road 43 Almira Drive RENT 25 Cary Road 37 Sheephill Road #16 188 Henry Street #B 23 Ettl Lane 11 Windsor Lane 43 Almira Drive 4 Banksville Road 73 Weaver Street #15 4 Shelter Drive 3 Hendrie Lane 123 Lockwood Road 6 Carissa Lane 51 Brookridge Drive 110 Londonderry Drive 99 Hunting Ridge Road 12 Long View Avenue 9 Lighthouse Lane 17 Oneida Drive 1 Scott Lane 60 Valley Road #B

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

$8,995 $635,000 $795,000 $835,000 $1,150,000 $1,200,000 $1,279,000 $1,350,000 $1,549,000 $1,649,500 $1,700,000 $1,749,000 $1,795,000 $1,795,000 $1,860,000 $1,899,000 $2,295,000 $2,375,000 $2,495,000 $2,495,000 $2,600,000 $2,799,000 $2,799,000 $2,995,000 $2,995,000 $3,700,000 $3,995,000 $4,995,000 $5,500,000 $5,795,000 $8,995,000 $689,000 $775,000 $889,000 $1,026,000 $1,195,000 $1,499,000 $1,695,000 $1,995,000 $2,495,000 $3,150,000 $319,000 $1,595,000 $1,950,000 $2,300,000 $1,950,000 $5,500 $599,000 $679,000 $849,000 $950,000 $999,999 $1,099,000 $1,265,000 $1,395,000 $1,477,000 $1,695,000 $1,895,000 $1,899,000 $2,150,000 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 $3,995,000 $4,195,000 $2,950,000 $725,000 $750,000

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FRIDAY, JUNE 21 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The First Annual "Make Music Greenwich" - a free outdoor festival featuring over ten musical bands.

Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. Free and open to the public. 203-862-6752. greenwich@makemusicday.

org. greenwichartscouncil. org/Make-Music-Day.html

3 p.m.

Long Island Sound Institute Engagement Party. Belle Haven Club, 100 Harbor Dr. 203-869-8632. pfalexla@ gmail.com. lisistudy.info 6:30 p.m.

Tacos Family Night Dinner.

The Club at St. Lawrence Society (SLS), 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $15; children, free. 203-618-9036. stlawrencesociety.com

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Final Friends Friday Film: The Founder. Greenwich Library - Cole Auditorium, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-6227910 SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Outdoor Furniture Restorations & Sales

Custom powder coating and expert restoration of fine patio furniture

7 a.m.

Swim Across America Fairfield County (formerly the Greenwich-Stamford Swim). On the border of Greenwich and Stamford in Long Island Sound headquarters of the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), 96 Cummings Point Rd., Stamford. 203-570-9195. michele@swimacrossamerica. org. swimacrossamerica.org/ fairfieldcounty 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

American Red Cross Community Blood Drive Missing Types campaig. First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. 800-733-2767.

RedCrossBlood.org

Pick-up and Delivery Available Powder Coated Finishes • Restrapping • Welding Sandblasting • Sling Replacement

PattysPortico.com 140 Highland Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 914.935.8839

Relax we’ve got this...

9 - 11 a.m.

CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child). Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. Designed for lay rescuers only. Meets American Heart Association standards. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital.org/events 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Greenwich Farmers Market. Arch Street Parking Lot, 100 Arch St. (Every Saturday through December, weather permitting). 203-3800580. gfm-ct@optimum.net. greenwichfarmersmarketct. com 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

"From Butterflies to Battleships" exhibition opens. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. $10 adults, $8 seniors/students; under 5 and members free; free to all on Tuesdays. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Yoga Series for Adults with Inger DeGroat. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free.

203-531-0426

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Science Saturday - hands-on science experiments, ages 5-8. Greenwich Library Children's Constellation Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Drop-in Computer Lab - get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Greenwich Library - Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 2 - 3:30 p.m.

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Lulzbot Mini. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register.

Adults, young adults.

203-622-7922. ksoboleva@ greenwichlibrary.org 2 - 3 p.m.

Summer Reading Kick-Off: 'Space! The Cosmos for Kids' with Turtle Dance Music. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

203-622-6883 SUNDAY, JUNE 23 7 a.m.

Kids In Crisis 12th and final triathlon of the Stamford KIC IT Race Series. Cummings Park, Shippan Avenue, Stamford. Olympic, Sprint or Relay races begin at 7 a.m.; Kids Triathlon, 12:30 p.m. nhafez@kidsincrisis.org. kicitraces.org

WINDOW SHOPPING BEGINS ON-LINE

9 a.m.

GREENWICH STUDIO ‘Greenwich Wine + Food Fun Run’, benefiting the the perfect moment Town of GreenwichCapture Parks & Recreation Foundation. for your yearbook image.

Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. in Registration: 7:45 a.m.; 5K Text, call or email for quotes, questions and appointments Race/Walk: 9. Adults: $30; Fairfield County local businesses children 12 and under: $10.

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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Old Greenwich Merchants Association: Art in the Park.

Binney Park, Old Greenwich. ogmerchants.com 1 p.m.

Monty Waterbury Cup. Greenwich Polo Club, 1 Hurlingham Dr. The gates open at 1 p.m., match begins at 3. $40 per car. The Brant Foundation Art Study Center is open to the public during Polo Sundays. 203-561-1639. info@greenwichpoloclub.com. greenwichpoloclub.com 1 - 2:15 p.m.

History on Wheels Tour - a historical bike ride around Tod’s Point. Meet at the first parking lot on the right after entering the park. Bring your own bike, helmet and water.

Ages 8 and up (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Free. 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org MONDAY, JUNE 24 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Presentation: Fight Osteoporosis Naturally - and complimentary balance test.

Osteostrong Greenwich, 10 Milbank Ave. 203-900-1661. osteostrong.me

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To Date. Greenwich Library - Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register.

203-622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 4 - 6 p.m.

Clarinet Lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Music Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791. fccog.org/fccogcalendar 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Class: “Mind, Body, Fertility Yoga.” Prescott House, 38 Volunteer Ln., ground flr. $80 for four classes or $25 drop-in fee per class. Register. Also, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 888357-2409 6 - 7 p.m.

Pre- and Post-Bariatric Support Group. Greenwich Hospital's Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 888-305-9253 6 - 8 p.m.

Navigating the Job Search at Age 50+. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register.

203-625-6533. mmartin@

greenwichlibrary.org 6:30 p.m.

Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 7 p.m.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Cone Room, 2nd floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 7 p.m.

FAP - Friends of Autistic People: Parents Network Group. Pizza Post, 522 E. Putnam Ave. RSVP, not required but appreciated.

(Group meets last Monday of each month.) 203-661-8510. fap.autismct@gmail.com. autisticadults.org TUESDAY, JUNE 25 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Spanish Storytime - music and songs, stories and movement. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. 203-6226883.

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9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Mindful Monday Mornings Yoga: gentle yoga. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25; non-members, $30, per class, or $400 for all classes. Walk-ins welcome.

(Bring your own mat.)

203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter.org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org

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What’s Your Home Worth in 2019?

By Mark Pruner

down 3.3%. If you want just one number to look at, the median assessment ratio of 1.47 is probably the T h e m o s t best indicator.

For 2019, our median assessment ration is 1.47 c o m m o n question I get asked by homeow ners i n Greenw ich is, “How’s the market doing?”

People are very c u r iou s a s to what’s selling and not selling, but as you would expect people are even more interested in how their house is doing? Has it gone up or down in price recently? Until the Great Recession, the question was not up or down, but how much up prices had gone, because year after year prices went up in Greenwich and in most of the United States.

If you want to see what prices are doing from one year to next, the best way is by looking at multiple metrics. The average, and even the median, is significantly affected by the mix of what’s selling.

You can easily see why this is so when you compare average and median sales prices for 2018 year-to-date sales to 2019.

Our median sales price as of the end of May is up 6.1% compared to sales through May of 2018. That sounds pretty good, but when you look at the average sales price it is down 5.7%. So what is it; are price up or down? The answer to that question is “Yes, they are.” Both answers are mathematically correct. If you are a glad-handing broker you use the median, if you are some reporters at Bloomberg or the Wall Street Journal looking to bash Greenwich you use the average.

What is causing the difference in these two values is the drop in sales in the $600,000 to $1,000,000 range. Last year we had 41 sales in this price range.

This year we had 21 sales. As a result, you have to go higher in price to get 50% median price and so the median price is up.

At the same time, we had fewer sales over $5 million. We went from 20 sales last year to 9 sales through the end of May this year. Because Greenwich has such a long tale of high-end sales the change of only a few sales at the top, either way, dramatically affects the average sales price. If high-end sales drop the average price drops much more dramatically, than if low end sales drop. As a result, the change in the average and median sales prices may not be a good indicator of how the value of your house is doing since they are both driven by the mix of what is selling. Luckily, these aren’t the only metrics that we have. Let’s look at what two other metrics are saying about today’s Greenwich real estate market.

One metric you can look at is price/square foot.

This metric looks at the whole market and for 2019 is down around 5% for both the median and the average. You’d expect the median and the average to be closer together as the mix of what’s selling has less effect. That’s not say it has no effect as we are seeing fewer very large houses selling so year to year its not an apples to apples comparison.

The next metric, and the one I like, is the ratio of the sales price to the assessment. Every 5 years the Greenwich assessor revalues all of the properties at 70% of what her department thinks is fair market value. If a house sells for exactly it’s assessed value the sales price to assessed value ratio will 1.42, the reciprocal of 70%.

Once nice thing about the average and median assessment ratios is that it can tell you something about the new construction and renovation market.

If the average assessment ratio is higher than the median it means more new construction is being done. Assessment go up the most when a new house replaces a tear down and even more so when a new house is built on vacant lot. Our average assessment ratio 1.62 while our median ratio 1.47, so we are still seeing a significant amount of new construction and major renovations being added to our housing stock.

When you compare the 2018 and 2019 assessment ratios, our average is down 1.4% and our median is

which is only 3% higher than the aforementioned 1.42 ratio which indicates no price change between sales price and assessment. The 2019 1.47 median assessment ratio is up 3% from our last revaluation on October 1, 2015. It, however, is down from 1.52 last year. The result of all this is yes prices are down this year and if you need just one number, they are down 3.3% this year compared to last year.

That one number doesn’t tell you the whole story about today’s market. You can also look at overall supply and demand using the numbers for sales, inventory, days on market, months of supply and the sales price to original list price ratio.

What you see when you do that is a 21% drop in sales year to year and a 7% rise in inventory. Our months of supply is up 34% to 22 months of supply and our median sales price to original list price has slipped 2% to 89%. On the good news side our days on market has gone down by 12% showing that houses priced to today’s market are selling faster than last year.

Overall, it’s a weak market with only the $2 – 3 million market doing better than last year and much of the increased sales in that price category are concentrated in Old Greenwich, Riverside and Cos Cob. Our sales were up on in May over prior months this year, but so far sales in June seem to be returning to a weaker 2019 pattern. Let’s hope June repeats what we saw in May with most sales for the month concentrated in the last 10 days of the month.

So what about your house, is the price up or down this year and how much? The odds are it’s down a little bit, but value and convenience are what is driving today’s buyer. Today’s buyers aren’t depending on prices going up while they own their home and are working very hard to get the best deal that they can on purchasing the home. They also want to do as little work as they can before moving in as often we have two very busy adults who don’t feel they have the time to take on a large construction project. This results in them missing out on one of the best ways to generate value and that is the fixerupper.

I have a great example of that at 108 Pecksland; it’s a classic house that needs work to be adapted for today’s market. We recently reduced the price from $1.99 million to $1.65 million. At that price it is getting a lot of showing, but most buyers, particularly, the under 40 set, who have been the primary lookers are concerned about the amount of work needed to create today’s popular open floor plan, walk-in closets and very large master bath.

Most of the buyers are focusing on the cost and their time needed to get the house modernized.

What they are missing is that in this case the cost is not an expense, but an investment. Replacing a roof or putting in a new hot water tank are expenses; they don’t add much value to a house but solving

value to a house. Working with a realtor that knows contractors, the market and ways to solve problems can make for a nice return on your investment even in today’s market.

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Drop-in Computer Lab - get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Greenwich Library - Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group: Learn and Share: Tips for Everyday Living. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. 203-8634444. greenwichhospital.org/ events 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Tech Assistance. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. (Bring your device, if possible.) 203-6226883 2 - 3 & 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Summer Robotics Workshops: Ozobot Robotics, 2 - 3 p.m., for kids entering grades 1 & 2; EV3 Mindstorm Robotics, 3:30 - 5 p.m., for kids entering grades 3, 4 & 5. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound

Beach Ave. Registration by lottery, limit of 14 per session.

Also, Wednesday, June 26. perrotlibrary.org 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Studio Time at Andrew's Studio - learn recording, mixing and production. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free.

Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Reserve a time. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org. archstreet.org 3:45 - 7 p.m.

Clarinet Lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Music Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Class: “Mind, Body, Fertility Yoga.” Prescott House, 38 Volunteer Ln., ground flr. $80 for four classes or $25 drop-in fee per class. Register. Also, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 888357-2409. greenwichhospital. org/events 6 - 8 p.m.

Greenwich Commission on Aging: Caregiver Circle: Brain

Boost. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. RSVP. 203622-007, 203-625-6549 6 - 8 p.m.

Bruce Museum Annual Meeting, followed by a festive summer celebration of the Avery exhibition and Sharks!.

1 Museum Dr. RSVP. 203413-6731. kreichenbach@ brucemuseum.org 6:30 p.m.

Acacia Lodge No. 85 meeting and dinner - Stated Communication and Fellowcraft Degree. Putnam Cottage - Tavern Room, 243 East Putnam Ave. Public is welcome to attend dinner.

(2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month). acacia85@gmail.com 7 - 9 p.m.

Department of Parks and Recreation: Drop-in games of Volleyball for men and women. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd. All are welcome. $4 per day drop in fee. (Every Tuesday.) 203-532-

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Early Morning Bird Walk at Fairchild Wildflower Garden.

Audubon Greenwich's Fairchild Garden Preserve.

Free, no RSVP is required.

Binoculars available. All levels of experience welcome.

(Every Wednesday). 203 930-1353. tgilman@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/ events 8 - 9 a.m.

Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. 203-637-1791 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Greenwich Board of Selectmen Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 203622-7702 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Drop-In Toddlertime - stories, songs, movement, finger plays, puppets. Cos Cob Library - Community Room,

5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children.

203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 11 a.m.

Retired Men's Association of Greenwich: Laurence Kantor: “The Economy, Financial Markets and the Fed: Where Do We Go From Here?"

First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Storytime - Deborah Kupper will lead kids on explorations of historical events and figures through storytelling, songs, and movement. Ages 2 to 5.

Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free. (Every Wednesday). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS): Heartsaver AED Class.

Greenwich EMS Training Center, 1111 East Putnam Ave. 203-637-7505. info@ greenwichems.org.

12 - 12:45 p.m.

Gallery Tour - learn about the important American Impressionist Cos Cob art colony and what stories the objects in the History Is… exhibition tell about Greenwich. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free with museum admission. (Every Wednesday and Saturday).

203-869-6899 1 - 5 p.m.

Wegmans Food Markets open interview hiring event. Char Restaurant, 2 South Water St. Job seekers are encouraged to first apply online at wegmans. com/careers. After completing an application, candidates will be interviewed on the spot.

2:30 - 6 p.m.

Old Greenwich Farmer's Market. Living Hope Community Church, 38 West End Ave. Rain or shine. (Every Wed. through end of October; 2 - 5 p.m. in November). oldgreenwichfarmersmarket. com Please turn to page A12

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203-629-5744. info@ archstreet.org. archstreet.org 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

'Skinny House' - Author Talk with Julie L. Seely. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-6371066. perrotlibrary.org THURSDAY, JUNE 27 9 - 10 a.m.

Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. 203-637-1791

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Drop-In Pre-School Story/ Craft - stories, songs, movement and a craft. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

Ages 2 1/2 and up. 203-6226883 4 - 5:30 p.m.

"3-2-1 Blast Off: Magic with Brian Richards."

Ages 4 and up. Greenwich Library Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

Registration required (include total number attending in your registration - both parents and children). 203622-7940 5 - 6:15 p.m.

Yoga - H. Hale Class. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203637-1791 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Class: “Mind, Body, Fertility Yoga.” Prescott House, 38 Volunteer Ln., ground flr. $80 for four classes or $25 drop-in

10:30 - 11 a.m.

Mandarin Storytime story, movement, song and games. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. Every Thursday. No prior knowledge required. No registration needed. 203-622-6883 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m.

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Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-625-6533. mmartin@greenwichlibrary. org

6 - 7 p.m.

Yoga on the Lawn - Art & Yoga. The Brant Foundation Art Study Center, 941 North St. $10; free for students with valid ID and children under 18. All experience levels. 203869-0611. brantfoundation. org 7 - 9 p.m.

Movies from Around the World: 'Son of Saul'. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free.

Adults. 203-531-0426 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Firefly Night. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. All ages. $5, members; $8, non-members. RSVP is requested. Also, Saturday, June 28, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. 203 9301351. rmaclean@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/ events FRIDAY, JUNE 28 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Drop-In Toddlertime – stories, songs, movement, finger plays, and puppets . Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

Children. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 6 - 10 p.m.

The 5th Annual Lobsterfest, benefiting Pathways of Greenwich. Greenwich Window Treatments, 79 East Putnam Ave. $60 min. donation. RSVP. gina@ greenwichwindowtreatments. com

fee per class. Register. 888-3572409

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Qi Gong - mindful movement and breathing. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults.

203-622-6883

6 - 8:30 p.m.

"Spread Your Wings" Event. Isabella Garrucho Fine Art, 40 West Putnam Ave. Free. 917-244-4122. ebryanart@gmail.com. thespreadyourwingsproject. org

1 - 1:30 p.m.

Circle Time for Tots singing, finger play, story time, parachute. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children.

203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org

6:30 p.m.

Gentle Yoga in the Park (weather permitting).

Byram Park, Picnic Area (park pass and parking pass are required). $11 per session or 4-Class card for $44. 203-200-7788. yoga@ breathinglovecenter.com. breathinglovecenter.com/ classes/

1 - 2:15 p.m.

Women’s Spousal Support Group - for women who provide care for a chronically ill spouse. Center for Healthy Aging at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 203-863-4375

8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Firefly Night. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. All ages. $5, members; $8, non-members. RSVP is requested. 203 930-1351. rmaclean@audubon.org

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Gentle Yoga and Tea. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Members, $25; nonmembers, $35.All ages and experience levels.

(Bring your own yoga mat and props). Every Thursday, through June 27. 203-8696899. greenwichhistory.org

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Greenwich Farmers Market opening day. Arch Street Parking Lot, 100 Arch St. (Every Saturday through December, weather permitting). 203-380-0580. gfm-ct@optimum.net. greenwichfarmersmarketct. com

3 - 4 p.m.

Drop-in Computer Lab - get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Greenwich Library - Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber – interactive movement, props, singing, dancing (Toddler, Preschool).

Greenwich Library - Rear of Children's Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-622-7940. dsullivan@ greenwichlibrary.org

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Children’s Chess. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Please register. 203-622-6883

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Adults with Ken Dolan. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426

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R.E.A.D. to a Dog - children can read aloud to these furry friends while building confidence and literary fluency. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-5310426

10 - 11 a.m.

Workshop: Floral Design Intermediate. McArdle's Florist and Garden Center, 48 Arch St. $125. Register. 203661-5600. caitlin@mcardles. com. mcardles.com

Reserve a time. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org. archstreet.org

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Mic: For Writers, Artists, and Creatives (each participant signs up onsite for a five-minute time slot, and the emcee manages the clock and calls up the speakers). Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883. greenwichpenwomen@gmail. com 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House - featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th12th. Free. Every Wednesday.

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203-622-7922. ksoboleva@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 - 4:15 p.m.

Herbs for Your Garden and Healthy Teas - learn how to start a herb garden and the medicinal value of herbs.

Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-5310426 6 - 10 p.m.

2019 Greenwich Jamaican Jam, benefiting the 2022 Jamaican Bobsled Team.

Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Rd. greenwichjamaicanjam. com SUNDAY, JUNE 30 1 p.m.

Monty Waterbury. Greenwich Polo Club, 1 Hurlingham Dr. Gates open at 1 p.m., match begins at 3. $40 per car. The Brant Foundation Art Study Center is open to the public during Polo Sundays. 203-561-1639. info@ greenwichpoloclub.com. greenwichpoloclub.com 1 - 3 p.m.

Art Adventures: Personal Masterpieces - for children ages 4 and up. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free with museum admission; no registration is required. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org AA MEETINGS Monday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group."

Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807. ct-aa. org/meetings Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

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AA Meeting - "Getting It Together Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 7 - 8 p.m.

AA Meeting - "12 & 12 Group."

Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Friday 12 p.m.

AA Meeting - "AA Friday."

Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend.

203-869-2395 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - "Greenwich Friday Night Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Sunday 1 - 2 p.m.

AA Meeting - "Brunch Bunch Group." Greenwich Hospital Behind Cafeteria, 5 Perryridge Rd. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-8633000 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - "Sunday Afternoon Group." St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend.

203-637-2447 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - "12 &12 Group."

Christ Church - Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 AL-ANON MEETINGS Greenwich Thursday 11:30 a.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Noon AFG. St. Catherine of Siena Church - Room 101, school building, 4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661. al-anon.org/ al-anon-meetings 8 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Night AFG. Greenwich Hospital's Watson Pavilion; cafeteria's meeting room, 5 Perryridge Rd. 203-863-3000 Saturday 9:30 - 10 a.m.

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Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807

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Family Fun Saturday: Legos, Games, and Craft. Ages 3 and up (Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult). Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883

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By Jim Knox

Considered prime agents of biological control, their abilities have long been esteemed—so much so that in 1977, the alien, European P ray in g Manti s was granted protected status as the Official State Insect of Connecticut—an unheard of honor for an introduced species.

With a blurring speed of 30 thousandths of a second—more than twice the speed of a blinking human eye—the Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) possesses one of the fastest strikes in the animal kingdom. Such rapid strike ability enables it to make its living by preempting the actions of its prey and its competitors alike. This is what the mantis does and does very well, however, its trademark lightning strike is not the only weapon in its arsenal. Topping out at approximately 4 inches, or roughly the size of an adult human index finger, the Praying Mantis is a giant in its world of micro-beasts.

Its size alone, confers a tremendous advantage against its insect kin.

Collectively referred to as mantids, the family Mantidae is highly consistent, exhibiting long, slender, muscular bodies with extendable

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legs. With slight morphological tweaks to this winning design, their worldwide success is undeniable, with nearly one mantid variety for every two known mammal species.

Thoug h of ten cited for its ambush ability, the mantis will take instant flight to actively locate prey and hunting opportunities.

Possessing three simple eyes as well as enormous, sophisticated compound eyes which afford it a wide field of view and excellent bi nocu la r v ision, t he ma nt is perceives and targets motion without fail. Sporting this sensory array, its head can swivel 180 degrees perched high atop an extended thorax, ever vigilant for opportunity. Relying on its stealthy cloak of green-brown camouflage to visually recede into its foliage world, the mantis can both avoid danger and ambush dinner with equal facility.

Equipped with spiked, extendable, jack-knifing forelimbs, this master predator will lunge and impale its prey with inextricable, double-clamping prof iciency.

Mantises possess raptorial forelimbs with a folded, springdesign exoskeletal mechanism which stores energy in the folded or “praying” position of the muscles within the forelimbs. Once within

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a mantid’s unforgiving grasp, prey is rapidly eaten alive, dismembered by its angular, shear-like mandibles.

Even its behavioral adaptations are preemptive, as it frequently eats biting or venomous prey headfirst to minimize the possibility of counterassault.

In nature, predators often “prey down”, meaning they will frequently select prey which is lower on the taxonomic order than themselves.

We hardly grimace at the thought of a Robin snapping up an earthworm or a Sea Otter munching on a Sea Urchin. Yet when predators “prey up”, things get a little sticky for us humans, who crave our own sense of logic and order. To most, there is something inherently unnatural in watching a sea jelly engulf a fish— or worse yet—a tarantula take down a mouse. Though invertebrate on inver tebrate bloodshed is considered perfectly acceptable, we put our collective foot down when it comes to creepy crawlies snacking on “higher animals”.

When I present such scenarios in programs, words like, “gross” and “nasty” erupt from an audience.

Viewed through the lens of societal bias, “preying up” is certainly backward, often macabre, and frequently downright wrong. If the world’s mega predators face an inherent PR challenge, its invertebrate stalkers are in dire need of an all-out PR makeover.

Given this attitude, invertebrate hunters should be universally reviled and yet, that’s not entirely the case. Elevating “preying up” to an art form, the Praying Mantis is a master assassin bar none.

Leap-frogging up the taxonomic ladder, this fearless beast doesn’t discriminate in the least, embracing its role as an equal-opportunity predator, snatching and chomping down: newts, frogs, fish, young mice, snakes, turtle hatchlings and even ethereal hummingbirds with indifference.

With all of this vertebrate carnage on its resume, the mantis wou ld b e a n u ndersta nda ble target for human ire but mantises and humans go way back. Five thousand years ago, Egyptians worshipped the mantis as an insectbird demi-god, safely guiding souls to the afterlife. Poised motionless with its front legs raised in seeming prayer, the mantis attracted many admirers. The word Mantis is Greek which translates to “prophet” or “diviner”, revealing the steadfast belief of the ancient Greeks in the insect’s supernatural powers.

For thousands of years mantises have been specif ically bred in China for their ability to protect gardens from insect pests and provide order and balance with their fellow insects and other small creatures. Considered prime agents of biological control, their abilities have long been esteemed—so much so that in 1977, the alien, European P ray i ng M a nt is was g ra nte d protected status as the Official State Insect of Connecticut—an unheard of honor for an introduced species.

Why all the love? How is the mantis different from its scorpion and giant centipede cohorts? The answer lies in the insect’s strategy and results. Mantises don’t simply exploit opportunity where it arises, they actively seek opportunity in anything that moves that they can overpower. In short, they embrace what we humans view as situational ignorance and they do so with explosive action. It is this counterintuitive combination which makes the mantis so absurdly successful. A mantis doesn’t know it is an insect. It doesn’t recognize the fact that on a given day, or in a given moment, its chosen prey could injure, incapacitate, or possibly kill it. Once a target is acquired, it moves decisively, with lethal abandon. It doesn’t know it can’t “prey up”, so it does…with the best of them. In achieving what we often

fail to achieve, the mantis wins our admiration.

With more than 2,400 k n ow n s p e c i e s — a n d d o z e n s more d iscovered each yea r— the world of mantids is vast. The diversity and capability of this family is exceptional: f lawlessly m i m i ck i n g b a rk , l e ave s a n d orchids, mantid camouf lage is nature’s gold standard. A 4-inch slayer of salamanders, frogs and the occasional venomous snake, the European Mantis is a common beast which commands uncommon respect.

Not every situation calls for us to unleash the explosively opportunistic mantis within but often times, that’s just who we need to get the job done. With the Praying Mantis as our model, we may endeavor to achieve what others fail to consider.

As the Writer and Host for PBS television’s Wild Zoofari, Jim Knox has shared his knowledge of, and passion for wildlife with millions of viewers throughout the U.S., Russia, Thailand, the Middle Ea st and Europe on Animal Planet. Jim has served as an oncamera wildlife expert for The

Today Show, The CBS Early Show and Fox News and he has been featured in The New York Times.

Jim currently serves as the Curator of Education at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo where he directs Education and Wildlife Conservation programs. Jim is a graduate of Cornell University where he studied Animal Science.

He has studied rhinos, lions and Great White Sharks in South Africa, conducted field research for Alaskan Brown Bears, field conservation for Atlantic Salmon and written nationally for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

A TED Speaker, as well as a corporate and keynote presenter, Jim enjoys helping audiences to understand and learn from wildlife and teaching them how to put those lessons into practice in their everyday life.

Jim is the Co-Creator of The Conservation Discovery Corps.

He has presented to The Harvard College Conservation Society, lectures for the Universit y of Connecticut, serves as a Science Advisor for The Bruce Museum of Greenwich, and now a columnist for the Greenwich Sentinel.

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Astrology

For Week of June 23, 2019 CANCER

CAPRICORN

22 June-23 July If you have doubts about getting more deeply involved in a movement or crusade steer clear of it. You may be eager for new experiences but that doesn’t mean you should risk your reputation for something you know so little about.

22 Dec-20 Jan Any major link between Venus and Jupiter is considered “lucky” by most astrologers but you won’t feel lucky if you fail to make use of it and then realise what an opportunity you’ve wasted. Don’t let a lack of confidence hold you back.

LEO

AQUARIUS

24 July-23 Aug Jupiter in Sagittarius indicates a windfall over the next few days. But what Jupiter gives it sometimes takes back so don’t spend your winnings yet. There is much you can gain this week but also much you can lose if you are careless.

21 Jan-19 Feb No other sign can peer into the future with your clarity and breadth of vision. But sometimes, such as now, your imagination plays tricks on you. Jupiter at odds with Venus urges extra caution as what you see isn’t necessarily what you’ll get.

VIRGO

PISCES

24 Aug-23 Sept You will ignore a loved one’s feelings at your peril this week.

Even if your mind is preoccupied with a new scheme, project or career move you must show sensitivity. Sooner or later you too will need some help but you won’t get it if you didn’t give it.

20 Feb-20 March You may feel a need to experiment with a relationship that is important to you. But is it because you want to improve the relationship or to gratify your own desires? Remember: what benefits you must benefit your partner too.

LIBRA

ARIES

24 Sept-23 Oct Someone will try to undermine your confidence this week but will only succeed it you let them. A project may seem vital now but in the greater scheme of things it’s hardly crucial. Cheer up and enjoy what you are doing and you will do it better.

21 March-20 April Even if you initially find a way to avoid an embarrassing or unpleasant situation you are only postponing the inevitable. Neptune in Pisces at odds with Venus in Gemini urges you to face up to your fears if you want to overcome them.

SCORPIO

TAURUS

24 Oct-22 Nov An idea or belief you’re very attached to is in danger of being sabotaged. You won’t have to give up on it entirely but it will have to be amended in the light of new information. As you should know, nothing intellectual is truly permanent.

21 April-21 May New and exciting encounters are heading your way but the unstable cosmic setup warns you not to expect any relationships you form to last forever. A casual, carefree approach will, however, do wonders for your morale this week.

SAGITTARIUS

GEMINI

23 Nov-21 Dec Your efforts to resolve a domestic or emotional dispute is admirable but, for now, unlikely to succeed. A Venus-Neptune clash means that partners and loved ones will be obstructive this week and there’s not much you can do about it.

22 May-21 June Affectionate Venus in your birth sign squaring up to self-deceptive Neptune in Pisces warns that promises made in the heat of the night may have to be broken in the cold light of day. Best, therefore, not to make them at all.

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Nicks Flicks Rocketman Review

Starring: Taron Egerton, Bryce Howard, Richard Madden | Directed By: Dexter Fletcher Rated: R | Playing at the Greenwich Bow Tie Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25th, 1947 in the town of Middlesex, England. The son of an unhappily married couple, he learned to play piano at an early age and soon realized he could play by ear.

These are some of the more cordial tidbits we learn from this epic rockumentary about Sir Elton.

We quickly take a deep dive into the private world and realize that his career, that spans decades, has not always been a ‘yellow brick road’.

We are given a peak behind the curtain of this introverted extroverts struggles with his loneliness amid his huge public success. His vulnerability and as well as his demons are bared for the audience.

The film opens with John attending an addiction meeting and declaring himself a drug, alcohol, and sex addict. From there we are transported back to Elton’s childhood in Middlesex. A middleclass family with parents who obviously married the wrong people. Elton’s early love for music is dramatically played out in one of many fantasy sequences, where he is directing an orchestra from his bedroom.

The movie moves from scene to scene by way of choreographed ensemble dancing to classic Elton John tunes. Songs and dances were chosen for the moods rather than time-line, giving the film more of a Grease meets Bohemian Rhapsody feel rather than a rock and roll bio (Broadway bound?).

In the end, the platonic love story between John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin (Madden), struggles with addictions, his seemingly lifelong quest to be close to his parents, and his final declaration ‘I’m still standing’, make this a truly human story. It shreds the glitz and glamor and introduces us to a star we may have not known after all.

Ta ron Eger ton plays t he icon ic sta r w it h unbelievable dexterity, doing all the singing himself.

Fletcher's direction is fantastic and will surely earn him a run at an Oscar.

I give Rocketman a perfect 5 popcorns.

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SPORTS

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019

Big Red Better Because of Coach Marinelli When John Marinelli says that he loves Greenwich High and that he enjoys every second he is with the football program, it’s easy to believe him. Whether he’s in the weight room helping his athletes, in the coach’s office working on different schemes, on the field helping the team fine tune their talents during practice or simply sitting down with the team and giving them valuable life lessons, it was always a labor of love.

And the love was mutual, as he’s adored by parents, athletes and the Greenwich community.

However sometimes there are events in life that people just can’t pass on and Marinelli found that out firsthand last week.

On Thursday afternoon, Marinelli informed his staff, his athletes and the Greenwich High School community that he’s stepping down to join the staff at the University of Arizona as an offensive analyst.

“Words can’t describe how much I will miss it at Greenwich High School,” Marinelli said. “I love the town. I love the people and the kids in the town.

They welcomed me with open arms. They were open to change and willing to let a young head coach enter their lives. My staff at Greenwich was amazing and the kids were amazing. It has changed my life being a head coach at Greenwich High School and it was a tremendous opportunity. It was an honor to be the head football coach at GHS. It’s bittersweet because, while I am excited about my future, I’m obviously going to miss everything about Greenwich.”

Two weeks ago, Marinelli received a phone call from the University of Arizona asking if he would be interested in interviewing for a position on the team. Last Monday, Marinelli f lew out West to Tucson to interview with the school and came back with an offer.

Marinelli, who has had a long-standing relationship with University of Arizona offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone and his son Taylor Mazzone, who was a former coach at Texas A&M and is now one of the assistant coaches at Arizona.

In addition, Marinelli has known University of Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin from his days coaching with his father Lou Marinelli and New Canaan High School.

“I would always go down for college visits and see what guys are doing differently. I visited A&M and Arizona a few times,” Marinelli said. “They have always been true gentlemen and have welcomed high school coaches to their facilities. They have given me tremendous amounts of knowledge and let me sit in their meetings.”

Marinelli will go down as one of the very best football coaches to lead a team out to Cardinal Stadium. While at Greenwich High, the former head coach netted an overall record of 31-10. The past two seasons will stand out over the rest, as Marinelli helped the Cardinals return to being one of the elite programs in the state. In 2018, Big Red went undefeated in the regular season and lost to Darien High School in the CIAC class LL championship game. This past season, the Cards ran the table.

They dominated the competition during the regular season and finished an undefeated season with a commanding 34-0 victory over New Canaan High School in the CIAC class LL championship

JOHN FERRIS ROBBEN

By Paul R. Silverfarb

In December 2018, former Greenwich High School head football coach John Marinelli enjoys his Gatorade bath, celebrating with his team after the Cardinals capture the state championship. game. That win gave Greenwich its f irst state championship since the 2007 season.

“We have been very fortunate the past four years to have someone as dedicated and enthusiastic as Coach John Marinelli,” said Greenwich High School athletic director Gus Lindine. “From the first moment he became our head coach, he set high expectations and goals for our program. He has been well-respected by players, parents and opponents and has been a positive member of our high school community. I will really miss his energy and passion. Now it’s time for him to move on to bigger things and I wish him the best of luck.”

As a young coach in the high school ranks, Marinelli has heard his name mentioned as a possible college coach somewhere, but despite all the chatter, Marinelli said that he never really gave that a thought. Having the success, both on and off the field, at Greenwich High School has been quite rewarding for the former head coach.

New Canaan head coach, and Marinelli’s father, Lou Marinelli, saw his son move up the coaching ranks, working alongside him with the Rams and coaching against him whenever Big Red and NCHS clashed. And the Lou Marinelli couldn’t be happier for his son with the move to the Pac-12.

“Both mother and father are extremely proud for what he, his staff, and his players have accomplished over the past four years,” said Lou Marinelli.

“Certainly, we know it wasn’t an easy decision, as Greenwich is a premier high school program.

However, this is an opportunity to be in Division I football. Therefore, we are excited for what the future may hold for John.”

When it comes to top moments during his tenure at Greenwich High School, the obvious answer could

be winning the CIAC class LL state championship and f inishing the season undefeated and being ranked No. 1 in the state.

While that was something that Marinelli will cherish for the rest of his life, it was the state championship game one-year prior that is very special for the former head coach. The outcome was a far cry from this year’s state championship game.

In that game back in 2018, on a snowy field at Boyle Stadium, Big Red had a heartbreaking loss to Darien High School.

“One of most proud moments was when we lost in the state championship game,” Marinelli said.

“To see the amount of class and dignity that my team displayed in a loss on the biggest stage in Connecticut high school football was very special.

The team rallied around each other. They shook everybody’s hand in that line at the end. To go through that handshake line and do it with class and dignity stands out as the proudest moment I had as a head coach. The seniors rallied around each other in a time of need and the team followed their lead.”

Bei ng a coach i n t he FCI AC has prepa re d Marinelli for his adventure out West. He said that because of all the great coaches in the league, it has challenged him be a better coach and forced him to try some pretty creative things. He believes it’s all about adapting and consistently working on schemes from all parts of the game.

“The FCIAC is the best league in the state,” Marinelli said. “Obviously we have some of the best teams and our mid-level teams are tremendous and well-coached. The schemes that we go up against each and every week prepares us as coaches.

Coaches have to do a lot to get the teams prepared for such a diverse league. Teams in the FCIAC have

incredible schemes in all three phases of the game.

That’s something that get overlooked a lot.”

While an individual has not officially been named to take over the Greenwich High School football program, Marinelli wasn’t shy about giving his opinion on who should take over the program.

Anthony Morello is someone that’s quite familiar with Big Red, both as a former athlete in the program and currently an assistant coach at GHS. “Anthony played here and has coached at all different levels,” Marinelli said. “High School football is so much more than what people watch on Friday night or Saturday. There is so much that goes into building a program and it’s anything from the sub-varsity level teams to the weight training programs to following up on the academics of kids to socializing with kids and so much more. I think Anthony Morello has been by my side every step of the day. He wants to be a head coach and I think it’s a natural fit. All my coaches are behind him and that speaks volumes. I think it’s very powerful to have continuity in a program and that’s what Anthony brings. I am hopeful he gets the position. He’s a great leader and a great human.”

Marinelli believes that no time is a good time to make a coaching change. He loved being out there for spring football and working with the team at Greenwich High School in an attempt to make them better athletes.

“I love coaching them up and getting them better, but obviously from a program standpoint, if someone on my staff doesn’t take over, whoever wants to do some things obviously might do things a little differently both offensively and defensively,” Marinelli said.

Pride in its Athletics, as GHS Honors Seniors Last Friday, graduating seniors who will be playing athletics at the collegiate level beginning next fall, were treated to some pizza and refreshments in the Greenwich H i g h S cho ol g y m n a siu m , a s Athletic Director, Gus Lindine, honored and thanked them for their contributions over the last four years.

Overall, 53 students will be taking their athletic talents to the nex t level. Many of them contributed to what was another successful school year for Big Red — a year which featured deep playoff runs and several championship teams.

"I'm so proud of them. They're outstanding kids and outstanding athletes. That they've committed to go on and play during their college years makes it all that much more special. We're so proud of them a nd we rea l ly look forward to seeing how they c omp ete play i ng i n c ol le ge ," Lindine said. "We've had a lot of success here at Greenwich High School this year. Championship teams, many individual accomplishments. There's such a tremendous tradition here at GHS. Every year you don't think one class is going to outdo the next, and they find a way to get out there and accomplish great things."

Lucy Koven, who w ill be attending Princeton University nex t fall for Crew, said she's looking forward to the challenges that await her. Although Crew is a club sport separate from GHS, Koven credited the school will helping her during her athletic career in Greenwich. " The h ig h school has been extremely accommodating with

RICHARD KAUFMAN

By Richard Kaufman

Graduating Greenwich High School seniors who will be playing athletics at the collegiate level next fall pose for a group photo in the GHS gymnasium during an event to honor their accomplishments. t he a bsences a nd hou rs t hat go into being a participant in a competitive sport. That was hugely beneficial for me," she said.

Jackson Fretty will join Koven at P r i nc e ton , but he w i l l b e playing on the men's golf team.

While he's excited to take the next step in his athletic career, Fretty said the GHS golf family will remain close to his heart "The golf team here has been a huge part of my life," Fretty said. "[Head coach Jeff Santilli] is probably the closest thing I've had to a second dad. He's meant so much to me. The stuff he's done for me as a player, I'm never going to forget and I'm always going to be indebted to him.”

G r a c e F a h e y, w h o p l a y e d lacrosse, ice hockey, soccer and cross country during her time at GHS, will head to Davidson College for lacrosse.

Fahey said she will miss the close relationships she built with coaches a nd tea m mates. She

believes her experience playing different sports will help her in college.

"Our coaches have prepared us so much and taught us so much these past four years. I've had four different coaches over the last four years, so I've had four different coaching styles. I've taken bits and pieces form every single coach and taken them to better my game," she said.

Fa h e y a d d e d t h a t p l a y i n g college lacrosse has always been a goal for her. "'I've been looking forward to this for so long. I've always known I wanted to play college lacrosse since I was in middle school.

This is really a dream come true for me."

Nolan Conner ty, a member of the GHS football team that captured the Class LL championship team last December, will play football at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. next fall.

" I t h i n k play i ng i n col le ge i s g o i n g to b e a g o o d , m o r e c o m p e t i t i v e o p p o r t u n i t y, especially knowing how good our football team was this year. I'm excited for a bigger challenge. It's going to be sad leaving these guys.

I've played with these teammates forever," Connerty said.

Gavin Muir, the quarterback for the Cardinals' championship squad, will play at Dartmouth College.

"The thing I'm going to miss most is the tightness we had on this team, especially our senior class," Muir said. "It was great to accomplish our goals, and now it's on to the next level."

Full list of GHS athletes playing in college beginning next fall: Jacob Belmont; Salve Regina U n i v e r s i t y, f o o t b a l l ; O w e n Bianchi, Johns Hopkins, track; Allison Brea, Tufts, swimming; Aidan Brock, National University o f I r e l a n d , G a l w a y, c r o s s

country and track & field; Olivia Caan, Johns Hopkins, lacrosse; Emilio Camou, Union College, football; Zoe Cass, Washington and Lee, riding; Samantha Chabot, Joh ns Hopk ins, f ield hockey; Ian Colalucci, N Y U, baseball; Tysen Comizio, University of Pennsylvania, football; Nolan Conner t y, Dick inson College, f o o t b a l l ; H u n t e r Cu s i m a n o , Villanova University, football; Eleanor Dabney, Naval Academy, c r e w ; T i m o t h y D 'A g o s t i n o , Fordham University, water polo; Nicolas de la Sierra, Buck nell University, water polo; Charlie Ducret, Trinity College, football and track & field; Grace Fahey, D av i d s o n C o l l e g e , l a c r o s s e ; John Feda, Bucknell University, lacrosse; Paige Finneran, Vanderbilt University, lacrosse; J a c k s o n F r e t t y, P r i n c e t o n University, golf; Summit Gillespie, Temple University, crew; Charles Grave, St. Lawrence University, lacrosse; Olivia Hoek man,

D ick i n s on Col le ge , lac r os s e; Jennifer Kelly, Union College, lacrosse; Lucy Koven, Princeton University, crew; Lance Large, J o h n s H o p k i n s U n i v e r s i t y, football; Katie Large, University o f C h i c a g o , l a c r o s s e ; Ky l e Laufenberg, Iona College, water polo; Sloane Loveless, Cornell University, lacrosse; Barbara Malone, St. Andrews, Scotland, water polo; Daniel McDermott, Brown University, water polo; Rodane McKenzie, Richmond, T he A me r ic a n I nte r n at ion a l University in London, soccer; Zoe Metalios, Columbia University, f i e l d h o c k e y ; A n n a M e u r e r, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, crew; Gavin Muir, Da r t mout h Col le ge , fo ot ba l l; Madeline Muldoon, University o f Pe n n s y l v a n i a , s w i m m i n g & diving; Natasha Neitzell, Princeton University, crew; Jordan Numme, Boston College, track & field; Sean Pratley, St. Lawrence U n i v e r s i t y, b a s e b a l l ; R y a n Raybuck, Saint Anselm College, football; Ben Ropiak, Gettysburg College, golf; Paige Sangston, B a r d C o l l e g e , s o c c e r ; Pe t e r Scott, Massachusetts Institute of Tech nolog y, crew; Br idget Semenuk, University of Texas, swimming; Michael Steinthal, Yale University, crew; Stephen To d o r o v i c , B o s t o n C o l l e g e , s w i m m i n g ; To b y Tu r n b u l l , Stonehill College, football; Shiv Vaid, Oberlin College, lacrosse; Lara Varma, Drexel University, squash; Emily Warner, Claremont McKenna College, swimming; Caroline Webb, University of Connecticut, cross country and track & field; Isabel Wilkowski, B r o w n U n i v e r s i t y, r o w i n g ; Ch r i stopher W i nt , Ca st leton University, football.

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Extraordinary Nationals Performance by Greenwich Crew

By Paul Silverfarb

Greenwich Crew had an extraordinary season.

From the start of the season last August, both the men’s and women’s crew teams were hard at work, determined to make their presence felt at the 2019 USRowing Youth National Championship meet.

Mission accomplished, as Greenwich Crew sent a record seven boats to the national meet held in Sarasota, Fla. and came home with three medals.

“Qualifying seven boats for Youth Nationals truly showed the depth of Greenwich Crew,” said Director of Rowing Mike Wieneke. “Yes, winning three medals is an amazing feat and something we have never done before. However, those medals were earned through the hard work of every Greenwich Crew member, teammate and coach who push each other every day to get better, to be better.”

The women’s crew from Greenwich was lights out, finishing with four boats that found their way to the medal podium.

“We are very proud of the girls and this year has been the most special year yet for us,” said women’s co-head coach Heidi Hunsberger. “Our girls really showed their depth. Obviously we had the two 8’s, but we also had the two 4’s that competed and they all surpassed all our expectations. All four boats showed incredible sportsmanship and drive over the weekend. They all had a ton of fun. It’s one thing to get the medals, but the most important thing is that the athletes are enjoying it and hungry for more.”

The Greenwich Crew Women’s Lightweight Youth

The Greenwich Crew Women’s Lightweight Youth boat with Lydia Garnett, Brooke Legenzowski, Elle Krywosa, Lillian Johnson, Madelyn Brody, Allison Millspaugh, Darby Loveless, Sophia Gilroy and Harley Marks take to the water at the USRowing Youth National Championships.

During the grand finals on Sunday, Greenwich’s Youth 8+ boat posted another standout performance, going neck-in-neck with rival Saugatuck Boat Club from Westport and finishing with the silver and a time of 6:26.7. Greenwich Crew ended up being just under three seconds faster than Holy Names Crew from Seattle, Wash.

In addition, the Women’s Fours competed in the B-Finals and ended nationals second. The Women’s Lightweight 4+ boat placed second in the C-Finals.

Alexander Chung, Samuel Terry, Mark Lorenz, Quinten Cohen, William Wright, Peter Scott, Anthony Frascella, Matthew Phillips and Michael Steinthal are all smiles as they show off their bronze medal at the USRowing Youth National Championships.

8+ boat came into the competition with a target on their backs. Last year they won the gold medal for the first time in program history and the pressure was on to repeat this time around.

And they didn’t break. Getting through the time trials with the fourth fastest time, the Lightweight Youth 8+ boat comprised of Lydia Garnett, Brooke Legenzowski, Elle Krywosa, Lillian Johnson, Madelyn Brody, Allison Millspaugh, Darby Loveless, Sophia Gilroy and Harley Marks were solid in the semifinal event and took the top spot with a time of 6:49.0.

During Sunday’s championship race, Greenwich Crew were lights out, defending their championship from last year and posting a top time of 6:40.5 that was just under three seconds faster than the second-place boat.

Not to be outdone was the Women’s Youth 8+ boat.

Finishing with the sixth fastest time in trials, the group of Meredith Lundberg, Alexa Zavattaro, Katherine Turk, Olivia Schnur, Ellarie Talgo, Jessica Hooper, Natasha Neitzell, Isabel Wilkowski and Lucy Koven took to the waters on Saturday for semis and placed second in their heat with a time of 6:30.8.

“We are really fortunate to come from a very competitive area,” said women’s co-head coach Catherine Starr. “I think that really sharpens us up and we are competing every weekend with the fastest teams in the country. It’s always fun to challenge yourself with the nationally-ranked teams, but it’s also fun because those teams area basically in our backyard.”

While the women at Greenwich Crew were lighting up the scoreboard, the men’s team was making history for the boathouse. For the first time in program history, the men’s program scored a medal at the USRowing Youth National Championship meet.

The Men’s Youth 8+ boat comprised of Alexander Chung, Samuel Terry, Mark Lorenz, Quinten Cohen, William Wright, Peter Scott, Anthony Frascella, Matthew Phillips and Michael Steinthal battled in the grand finals and had a race to remember. Not only did they come from sixth place, but Greenwich Crew rowed its fastest race to date and finished the event third overall with a time of 5:49.3.

And for the Greenwich Crew men’s team to medal at Nationals was a major accomplishment, according to

men’s head coach Cary Wasserman.

“The Men’s Youth-8+ has the biggest and baddest kids in the country in it,” Wasserman said. “It’s a premier event. They are all fast. We are going against kids that won world championships, junior worlds and are going to go win national championships at the collegiate level and even at the Olympic level. For us to do what we did over the weekend was amazing. They did an awesome job.”

So say that Wasserman was thrilled with the team’s performance would be an understatement, as he was moved to tears when his team got to the dock and saw what they accomplished.

Compared to the other varsity-8 boats that were at the youth national championship, Wasserman said that he thought his group was one of the smallest crews in terms of size and strength. But that didn’t deter both the coach and his athletes.

In both of the team’s time trials, they finished a solid fourth place. Wasserman said it was great because it helped set themselves up for the semis and possibly finals. In those semis, Greenwich started sixth place, but had a race to remember and finished third overall.

“The guys worked so hard all year to work on their fitness and making their boat go as fast as it can,” Wasserman said. “We really peaked at the right time.

In the semis we got a photo finish for third with one of our biggest rivals, CRI from Boston and was the same team that beat us by five seconds at the Northeast championships a few weeks back, was great.”

From there, Greenwich Crew was able to advance to the championship race. Wasserman said it was all about resetting and focusing on splits and strokes.

Mission accomplished for Greenwich Crew, as they finished with a time of 5:49.3, a couple of seconds quicker than Captial, the same team that won the time trial.

“It was just focusing on having them do the absolute best that we could,” Wasserman said. “Again we started out in sixth and all the way in the back of the field. To come all the way back and take the bronze during a crazy tight race was insane. It was such a close field. We beat CRI for the first time this year. For my guys to come from behind, focus on themselves and row a mature race was amazing. It was the best finish we ever had on the men’s team.”

In addition to the Men’s Youth 8+ boat, the men’s team had two other boats competing at the USRowing Youth National Championship. The Men’s Lightweight 8+ boat had the ninth fastest time at trials and took the sixth fastest time at semis. In the B-Finals, Greenwich took home fifth overall.

The Men’s 4+ boat also fared well competed in the D-Finals after finishing 19th after trials and ended the day with the gold medal in the championship heat.

And for both the men’s and women’s teams for

Greenwich Crew, it was all about the hard work and dedication to crew that set this group of athletes apart from the rest. They started gearing up for Nationals back in August, even before the school year started.

“Some of these people that were national champions or medaling have been working for us for over four years,” Starr said. “The hard work started in August, but it also started a long time ago. Watching them develop into a nationally-caliber athlete is one of the most special experiences that we can have as coaches.

They have that desire to be great and we get to point them in the right direction. They do so much work themselves and it’s hard work.”

“They have grown so much over the past four years,” Hunsberger added. “I think they come in not knowing what to expect. To see them go from this uncertain place to a national championship is amazing.

They work so hard and all the credit goes to them.”

“The first day of practice we sat down and set some pretty robust goals that we have never achieved before,” Wasserman said. “One of them was to medal in the varsity-8 at nationals. These guys have just put in months and months and thousands of hours of really hard works. Nothing that we do is easy. In the winter we are indoors, erging until their arms fall off and training and lifting heavy weights.”

It has been no secret that when Greenwich Crew wants to be a top team, not just on the men’s or women’s side. A goal for the past few years has been that the entire Greenwich Crew program can be the top program in the country.

A lthough they are not there yet, it is more obvious than ever that the gap between Greenwich Crew and the top programs in the country is certainly closing quickly.

“We want to be the fastest boathouse in the country and that’s been our goal over the past three years,” Wasserman said. “We want to continually push all our athletes and all our coaches and make sure everybody is contributing and pushing hard. I think after this regatta, we were all thinking that we might not be there all the way yet, but we are certainly moving towards making that goal a reality.”

Starr and Hunsberger credits the high level of competition throughout the Greenwich Crew program on the joy that the coaching staff has coaching the athletes.

“The teams like competition and I think we like to push each other,” Starr said. “I think we have a competitive atmosphere within in the coaching staff and I think that resonates with the athletes. We get a lot of support and that is so important for us.”

“It comes down to working hard, supporting each other through the good times and struggles and being all around good rowers, teammates and people,” said Wieneke.

The Island House Strikes Gold, Wins Tournament Cup

By Liz Leamy L ast Su nday was a day of drama and excitement at the Greenwich Polo Club, as The Island House, in dramatic f a sh i o n , ove r p owe r e d t h e i r formidable opponents White Birch Farm, the esteemed townbased 2016 U.S. Polo Association East Coast Open victors, 11-9, to clinch the winner's Cup. This high-octane match was thrilling from the start to finish, as these two superb contingents, who reached this f inal tier of competition after scoring the most points of the six teams participating in this tournament,

battled it out for the gold, much to the delight of spectators.

“This was a great game. It was fast, clean and open polo,” said Matias Magrini, the renowned Argentinian seven-goaler who was t he No. 4 player on t he Reelay team that finished third in this tournament and whose sons, Kristos and Santino faced off against one another at this final.

“Both teams played amazing and I was so happy to see my sons out there. I’m very proud of them.”

Certainly it was evident that the Mag r in is, a long w ith a l l the players, brought their ‘A’ game, making for an intense and

memorable showdown.

Throughout much of the game, the score was tied right up until the last several chukkers, when The Island House charged ahead to take control of the leaderboard and bring home winner's Cup. “ These g uys a l l played a n excellent game today. They were steady, strong, and maintained p l a y t h e w h o l e t i m e ,” s a i d Mariano Gonzalez, also a prominent Argentinian sevengoaler and member of Reelay.

H is son, Peke, a f ive-goaler, was the No. 4 and key player for The Island House. “It was a great match and good to see my son out there. I’m very happy

for him.”

Without a doubt, this was a major match, especially considering the background and status of the members on both teams, all of whom are wellknown and respected in highgoal (world level) polo.

The White Birch roster featured the tactical and everfo c u s e d Ch r is Bra nt, son of famous Greenwich Polo Club fou nder a nd long ti me White Birch patron, Peter Brant; Kristos Magrini; Joaquin Panelo, a sixgoaler; and Lerin Zubiaurre, an exciting eight-goaler whose gorgeous cha rge, Rusa, was na med Best Play ing Pony of

the match.

Players on The Island House i ncluded Peter Holowesko, who won t h i s tou r na ment ’s S p o r t s m a n s h i p Aw a r d ; t h e high-charged players, Santino Mag r i n i a nd Peke G on za lez;

and Toro Ruiz Jorba, the electric seven-goaler who was named Most Va lua ble Player of t he championship match.

To read more on the match, visit www.Greenwichsentinel.com and click on sports.

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White Birch's Joaquin Panelo fires the ball down the field during Sunday’s contest against The Island House.

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