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S G r e e n w i c h ’s 2 019 Distinguished Teachers were announced last week: Sean Harriman (Greenwich High School); Crystal Kitselman (North Mianus School); Kat harine Miserocchi (Parkway School); Megan Ostruzka (GHS); Chris Anne Powers (Cos Cob School); K a r r ie Va le (Pa rk way). The Distinguished Teacher Aw a rd s w i l l b e held at Central Middle School on May 7 at 4:30 p.m. S The Greenw ich High School graduation ceremony for the class of 2019 will take place on June 17 at 6:30 p.m., at Cardinal Stadium, weather permitting. Town agencies have approved the addition of over 2,100 additional chairs that will be placed on the field level to replace the seating lost by the home bleachers being closed. The bleachers were closed because they were deemed unsafe and not up to code. S Greenwich Hospital is launching a new physician education program called t he M AT E duc at ion Program to help doctors recognize potential early signs of breast and ovarian cancer. First Selectman Peter Tesei issued a proclamation which declared May 1 as ‘MAT Education Awareness Day.’ The curriculum was developed by physicians at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center at the behest of Greenwich resident Kaile Josephs Zagger, who lost her mother, Marilyn Ann Trahan (MAT), 20 years ago to ovarian cancer. S State Reps. Livvy Floren (R-149) and Fred Camillo ( R - 1 5 1) w i l l h o s t a n informational tolls forum in t he Greenw ich Tow n Ha l l Meet i ng Room on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Also presenting at the forum w i l l b e Tr a n sp or t at ion Committee Ranking Members and State Rep. Laura Devlin (R-134) and State Sen. Henri Martin (R31). S Western Middle School Principal Gordon Beinstein will represent secondarys cho ol pr i nc ipa l s f rom Connecticut in the National P r i n c i p a l o f t h e Ye a r program. The program will take place in Washington D.C., in September with principals from other states, who will be recognized for their work. Overall, WMS ranks third in the state based on the state Department of E duc at ion’s Sma r ter Balanced Assessment, as well as its Overall Accountability Index that measures schools based on 12 categories. S The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) hosted its 7th Annual Clean-Up Day at the Byram Park & Beach on Saturday, April 27 to prepare Byram Pool & Park just in time for upcoming summer activities. The JLG partnered with the Greenwich Depa r t ment of Pa rk s & Recreation and Greenwich Green & Clean to execute the cleanup. Additionally, By ra m Neighborhood Association helped recruit additional volunteers within the community.

Boxcar is Celebrating 25 Years and

Gathered together on Arbor Day for the ninth annual Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s Tree Party, held at McArdle’s, were the major players helping to keep this town green. From left to right is GTC President Cheryl Dunson; recently retired Superintendent of Parks and Trees, Bruce Spaman, who serves on GTC’s Advisory Board; GTC Executive Director JoAnn Messina; GTC Tree Party host, James McArdle; and GTC Board Chair, Peter Malkin. Some 200 tree lovers sipped and supped surrounded by luscious bouquets of flowers.

This Place Matters!

First Selectman Peter Tesei kicks off the Historical Society's third annual This Place Matters! campaign.

By Richard Kaufman On Monday morning in f r o n t o f To w n H a l l , F i r s t Selectman, Peter Tesei, issued a proclamation which declared May as "Preservation Month" in the Town of Greenwich. The Greenwich Historical Society also launched its third annual This Place Matters! campaign and photo contest. The initiative is designed to remind residents about the need to preserve the things that make Greenwich special and a great place to live. D e b r a M e c k y, E xe c u t i ve Director and CEO of the H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y, s a i d preservation is extra important in today's world. "A strong sense of place is w h at m a k e s G r e e nw i c h s o attractive and distinctive. Our historic roots, architectural heritage, beautiful landscapes and enviable location on the Long Island Sound, coupled with our vibrant downtown, concer ned gover n ment a nd engaged residents, give us a huge advantage and 'quality of place,'" she said on Monday to a crowd of nearly 40 people. " But, we c a n't t a ke it for granted, especially with the fastpace demolition and rebuilding that is altering our landscape. We need to be careful about not losing our sense of place and the stories that have shaped our community. They matter. They create bridges to the future," she said. With so many organizations in town dedicated to preservation,

such as the Greenwich Land Tr u s t , G r e e n w i c h Po i n t Conservancy, Greenwich Tree Conservancy and the Greenwich Preservation Trust, Mecky said it's time for residents of all ages to "jump on the bandwagon to express support for what makes Greenwich special, distinctive and worth preserving." Mecky of fered several suggestions on how to celebrate Greenw ich's r ich cha rac ter d u r i n g t h e m o n t h o f M a y. She encouraged residents to lea r n a bout Greenw ich's neig h b orho o d s t h r oug h a n interactive map at the Historical Society, and then take a walk to see them up close and personal. She also said residents should take advantage of Greenwich's trails, such as the Louise Mueller Preserve and Trail, or the Greenwich Land Trust's L apha m P reser ve a nd the Audubon's nature sanctuaries and education center. The Bruce Museum and BushHolley House are also valuable resources in learning about Greenwich's history, Mecky said. The This Place Matters! photo contest is a good way for people to get involved, too. Residents of all ages are invited to send in photos of places around town that they love, such as a special street, school, store, restaurant walking trail or garden. Photos c a n b e su bm it te d online by July 1 at g r e e nw i c h h i s to r y.o r g , a n d should contain a brief statement about their location and why they make Greenwich special

and worth preserving. Photos can be low resolution, but high-resolution photos will be chosen as winners. A panel of independent judges will select the winning photos, which will be announced at a reception on Greenwich Founder's Day, July 18, at Innis Arden Cottage. The top three photos w ill b e pu bl ishe d i n Gre enw ich Magazine. The reception on Monday came on the heels of the Historical Society awarding Greenwich with plaques honoring two landmark institutions: Town Hall, which w a s o n c e G r e e nw i c h H i g h School, a nd t he World Wa r I monu me nt on G r e e nw ich Avenue. Te s e i s a i d To w n H a l l sy m bolizes Greenw ich as a whole. "As I look at this building, I see home to our democracy and our citizen government, which is so reliant on volunteers borne out of our history of being a town meeting community, going back to the 17th century," Tesei remarked. "While we're in the 21st century, many of the activities here have vestiges in our long and illustrious history." Te s e i u r ge d e a ch c it i z e n of Greenwich to make a commitment to preserving the places that matter to them. "Greenwich has many structures that create an indelible link between the past a nd t he pr e s e nt , i nclud i n g historic buildings that have

By Paul Silverfarb J a m e s Fa r r e l l , ow n e r o f Boxcar Cantina, along with his father John, for the past six years, says it’s hard to put into words just how much Cinco de Mayo means to him and his restaurant. For t he 2 5t h yea r i n Greenwich, Boxcar Cantina, located on 44 Old Field Point Road, is gearing up for another Cinco de Mayo celebration filled with fun, food and family. While making the final preparations for t he a n nua l celebrat ion, Farrell admits that this will be quite the weekend. “It’s almost like Christmas, New Year’s and everybody’s birthday all wrapped up into one,” Farrell said. “It’s kind of like our biggest event and holiday for the entire year. It’s the most fun we have all year. People are just happy when they come in. They see familiar faces, know the food is going to be good.” There will be a plethora of special food and drink items for the Cinco de Mayo celebration. In addition, Boxcar will extend weekend hours and will open at 11:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. “The fun will be that not only do we get to see our regular customers, but we will get a whole crowd of people that aren’t always in Boxcar,” Farrell said. “The amount of people that come in is really special. It’s wall-to-wall, frankly. You can hardly step into the place.” Fo r F a r r e l l , h a v i n g t h e Greenwich community stop by and celebrate Cinco de Mayo is always a treat. But for the owner of Boxcar, what is more meaningful is that he shares the celebration with people he considers his extended family. “The whole staff gets together and does things like decorate the place with special lights and different decorations,” Farrell said. “We even get the families of the staff involved because we are truly a family business. Being around for 25 years this year and doing that with the staff and their families makes it a really special time. It’s a great time for us and a blast. It’s a ton of fun.” In addition to the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Boxcar C a nt i n a , t h e r e s t au r a nt i s celebrating its 25th year serving the Greenwich community. Without a doubt, Farrell said that one of the main reasons

f o r t h e s u c c e s s o f B ox c a r throughout the years has been the employees. Farrell noted that, on average, most of the staff at the restaurant has been around at least eight years, with some of them having been with the restaurant since it opened. “I am pretty confident when I say that we have the best staff in town and in any of the towns close by,” Farrell said. “My general manager Jeff Wynne is tremendous. They are all warm and friendly. When customers come in, I see them hugging the staff. They know each other. It’s really a two-way street for me. As an owner, I treat my staff really well and they treat me very well. The people part of the restaurant business is the hardest I think, but we are very lucky that we have a terrif ic staff.” Another reason for Boxcar’s success over the past 25 years has been the consistency of t he food. Boxca r head chef Lucio Cruz Castro started at the restaurant 18 years ago as a dishwasher and has worked his way up to head chef. “ H i s fo o d i s c on si s te nt ,” Farrell said. “Whether it’s at the restaurant, in the food truck or even the farmer’s market that we go to in Westport. The food is great. It tastes wonderful and is incredibly consistent.” And while people know to go to Boxcar Cantina for a good time and fantastic food and drinks, Greenwich residents that don’t visit the restaurant on a regular basis still know the name. Farrell believes that being heavily involved in the Greenwich community is vital to Boxcar Cantina’s success. “Because th is tow n has supported us for the past 25 years, we are always tr y i ng to f i nd ways to g ive back , whet her it ’s t h roug h t h e l o c a l o r g a n i z at i o n s o r charities,” Farrell said. “It’s really important that we are connected to the community.” “We like the visibility, so the community knows that we are involved and giving back, and we appreciate their support for so many years,” added Farrell. “Greenwich is a spectacular town and it’s a wonderful place. I’m not so sure that we would have b een as successf u l i n many other towns without the kind of support and base that Greenwich has given us.”

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‘Great Ladies’ Brown and McNamee Honored for Community Service By Anne W. Semmes Nanc y Brow n and Mar y McNamee, between the two, have served the community of Greenwich for over 100 years. Their lifetime achievements, and how their lives have exemplified democratic values, were honored last Su nday, at a n inaug u ra l Greenw ich Democrats Awards Celebration held at t he Hyat t Regenc y. There to pay their respects before 140 attendees were a host of Connecticut Democratic elec te d of f icia ls, G over nor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congressman Jim Himes, Lt. G overnor Susan

Bysiewicz, State Senator A lex Bergstein and State Representative Steve Meskers. “Nancy Brown has fought for civil rights and civil liberties,” spoke Blumenthal. “She had the courage to champion those values at a time and in a place when they never would have been thought possible, let alone prevailed.” Brown recalled when she f i rst a r r ive d i n Gre enw ich 6 5 y e a r s a g o , a s a r e c e n t Nancy Brown and Mary McNamee pose for a photo with, from left, Congressman Jim Pratt Institute graduate with Himes, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan a j ob o f fe r at Con de Na s t , Bysiewicz during the Awards Celebration. being refused a room by the she was serving on the Board Community Development, for o f S o ut hwe s te r n Fa i r f i e l d Greenwich YWCA for being an of t he G r e e nw ich Hou si n g nearly 30 years. As a founding County, she led efforts for racial African American. But, by 1975 Authority, then as Director of member of the Urban League

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Greenwich Skate Park is open. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park next to the Arch Street Teen Center. Beginning April 1, the Park will open Monday to Friday, 3:30 - 7 p.m. and weekends from 12:30 - 7 p.m. Ages six and up. $10, daily pass; $30, 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. monthly membership. Full World Music with Anitra. Cos 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Greenwich Emergency Medical pads required. 203-496-9876. Cob Library - Community greenwichct.gov Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. All Service (GEMS): Emergency Medical Responder(EMR) 1 - 3 p.m. ages. 203-622-6883 Class. GEMS, 1111 East Card Quilling Workshop. 4 p.m. Putnam Ave. Register. (Runs Greenwich Historical David Fraszka, the Greenwich Saturdays through May 11.) Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Department of Health’s greenwichems.org Members, $15; nonmembers, Public Health Emergency $25.All materials will be Preparedness Coordinator will 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. provided. 203-869-6899. Martha’s Vineyard Retreat give a Emergency Preparedness greenwichhistory.org Lifestyle comes Greenwich Lesson to children of the Boys Edgar MV Preview Pop Up 2 - 3:30 p.m. and Girls Club of Greenwich. 4 Store. Next Harbor, 19 W Elm 3D Printer Certification: Horseneck Ln. Free. 203-622St. Also, Saturday, May, 4. Lulzbot Mini. Greenwich 7857. dfraszka@greenwichct. edgarmv.com Library - The Jewel, 101 West org Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 10:30 11:30 a.m. 6 - 8 p.m. Adults, young adults. Cooking Demonstration: The International School at French Cooking with Sylviane. 203-622-7922. ksoboleva@ Dundee (ISD) Parent Teacher greenwichlibrary.org Association (PTA) 2nd Annual Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead 2 - 4 p.m. International Family Night. Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531Friends Classic Film Club: ISD, 55 Florence Rd. $5 per 0426 'Witness'. Byram Shubert person, $20 per family (for up Library - Community Room, to 6 people). This event is for 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. ISD families and not open to Family Fun Saturday: Legos, 203-531-0426 the public. Games, and Craft. Cos Cob 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Martha’s Vineyard Retreat Lifestyle comes Greenwich Edgar MV Preview Pop Up Store. Next Harbor, 19 W Elm St. Also, Saturday, May, 4. edgarmv.com

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Greenwich Green & Clean: Town-wide Spring Cleanup. Stop at any town firehouse: certificates for community service, litter bags, gloves & refreshments, trade in trash for spring plants. Dumpsters available until 4 p.m. To help or to report a dirty site, contact: 203-531-0006. info@ greenwichgreenandclean.org 7 - 8:30 a.m. Spring Migration Bird Walk. Audubon Greenwich. 613 Riversville Rd. (Meet in the Audubon Greenwich Parking Lot.) Free, no RSVP is required. Binoculars available. All levels of experience welcome. (Every Saturday). 203 930-1353. tgilman@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/ events

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2 & 7:30 p.m. Greenwich Catholic School (GCS) presents 'Seussical, Jr.' GCS gymnasium, 471 North St. gcsct.org

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Greenwich Conservation Commission's Mianus River Fishway Annual Open House. Mianus River Fishway, 125 River Road Ext. (next to the Greenwich Adult Day Center). Rain date: Sunday, May 5. 203622- 6461. Sarah.Coccaro@ greenwichct.org

6 p.m. St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Mixology Dinner: Tequila & Tapas. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. $50. 203-618-9036. stlawrencesociety.com/events

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1:30 - 3:30 p.m. “Genealogy Is for Everyone" workshop. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Members: single session, $15; full course, $50; non-members: single session, $20; full course, $70. 203-869-6899, ext. 10. sflinn@ greenwichhistory.org 2 - 4 p.m. Tech Assistance - get help with your phone, eReader, tablet, or laptop. Byram Shubert Library - Conference Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. No registration is required. First Tuesday of the month. 203531-0426

fee. (Every Tuesday.) 203-5321259 WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 7 - 8:30 a.m. 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 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. “NAMI Basics” - a course for parents and other caregivers

of children and adolescents under 17 who live with mental health challenges (Wednesdays through May 29). First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203- 536-9486. maryaduty@gmail.com. namisouthwestct.org/namibasics 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Career Coach: Microsoft Word - (Level 1: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Level 2: 1-3 p.m.) Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-622-

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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. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Reserve a time. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org 4 - 4:30 p.m. Japanese Storytime stories, games and music in Japanese. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Skateboard Clinic. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park next to the Arch Street Teen Center. Ages 6 to 12. Tuesdays through May 7. 203-496-9876. greenwichct.gov 4:30 p.m. 2019 Greenwich Public Schools Distinguished Teachers Awards Ceremony. Central Middle School Auditorium, 9 Indian Rock Ln. greenwichschools.org 6 - 8 p.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 6:30 - 8 p.m. Toss Out Your Old Job Search Tactics! An Innovative Way to Job Search for Incredible Results. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-625-6533. mmartin@ greenwichlibrary.org 6:30 - 10 p.m. Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS): Winter 2019 EMR-EMT Bridge Class. GEMS, 1111 East Putnam Ave. Register. (Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 10 p.m., through May 18.) greenwichems.org 6:45 p.m. The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group - Relaxed Bridge. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. From Advanced Beginners to Intermediate. $10, members; $12, nonmembers. Register. (Every Tuesday). 203-525-8032. Ppolitebridge@optimum.net. greenwichymca.org 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

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Topic/Convention Bridge Game: 12:45-2:15pm, $10, members; $12, non-members. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. (Every Wednesday) 203-525-8032. Ppolitebridge@optimum.net. greenwichymca.org 11 a.m. Retired Men's Association of Greenwich: Dr. Robin Bell, Ph.D.: "Changing Ice, Changing Coastlines." First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org.

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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 11:30 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 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Serious Illness Support Group. Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. 203-8634628 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. 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. Free. 203-531-0426 4 - 5 p.m. Stroke Education and Support Group: “FAST – Signs and Symptoms of Stroke.” Greenwich Hospital’s Pemberwick Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Junior League of Greenwich (JLG): “A Night Out With Your Cellphone” - Technology Night for Seniors. Greenwich Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Ave. Open only to members of the Senior Center. RSVP. 203862-6720. Laurette.helmrich@ greenwichct.org. jlgreenwich. org 6 p.m. Alliance Française of Greenwich: Apéro Amis practice French over a glass of wine. Bistro Versaille, 339 Greenwich Ave. (2nd Wednesday of every month). All are welcome. Free + cost of beverage. 203-253-7632. dunn. christopheralan@gmail.com. afgreenwich.org 6 - 7 p.m. Lecture: “Tennis and Golf: The Only Pain Should Be in Your Game.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. RSVP. 888-305-9253. brigitte.lundgren-foscante@ greenwichhospital.org 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 fee per class. Register. 888-3572409 6 - 9:30 p.m. 2019 Greenwich Leadership Forum Annual Dinner. Tamarack Country Club, 55 Locust Rd. RSVP. greenwichleadershipforum. org 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Greenwich Garden Club: Spring Garden Party Celebration. 31 Rock Ridge Ave. RSVP. greenwichgardenclub.org 6:30 - 9 p.m. Greenwich Historical Society's History in the Making Award honoring former PepsiCo Chairman, Indra K. Nooyi. Round Hill Club, 33 Round Hill Club Rd. 203-869-6899, ext. 13. greenwichhistory.org 7 p.m. AuthorsLive: An Evening of Baseball History with Tyler Kepner & Wayne Coffey. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-625-6527 7:30 p.m. Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House - featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Wednesday. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Perinatal Bereavement Support Group - for families who have suffered a perinatal loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. 203-863-3417 THURSDAY, MAY 9 9:30 a.m. Jim and Robin Brown lead discussion about private school opportunities and advice on how to navigate the admissions

process. Browns Educational Consultants, 19 East Elm St., 2nd floor. Free. 203-661-2483. jim@brownsec.com. brownsec. com

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. 203-6226883 10:30 - 11 a.m. Education: A Greenwich Hospital nurse will be on-site to answer questions at a Sun Safety Awareness drop-in display in the lobby of Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Greenwich Hospital Campus, 77 Lafayette Pl. 888-305-9253 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Native Plant Gal: Developing sustainable gardens. Greenwich Land Trust, 370 Round Hill Rd. $10 for GLT members, $15 for nonmembers. RSVP. 203-629-2151. sophie@gltrust.org. gltrust.org 10 a.m. YWCA Greenwich's Old Bags Luncheon, benefiting its Domestic Abuse Services. Belle Haven Club, 100 Harbor Dr. 203-869-6501 ext. 102. j.stam@ywcagreenwich.org 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 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. 203-869-6899 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. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Reserve a time. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Skateboard Clinic. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park next to the Arch Street Teen Center. Ages 6 to 12. Thursdays through May 9. 203-496-9876. greenwichct.gov 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Greenwich Leadership Council of Save the Children: Melissa Fleming: 'A Hope More Powerful than the Sea: One Refugee’s Incredible Story of Love, Loss, and Survival'. Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Rd. SavetheChildren.org/ Greenwich-event 6:30 - 10 p.m. GEMS: Winter 2019 Emergency Medical Responder - EMT Bridge Class. Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, 1111 E Putnam Ave. Also, Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Register. (Minimum age to enroll is 16 years old, with parental consent). 203-6377505. greenwichems.org 7 p.m. "Robert Mars - These Important Years", Opening Reception. Gilles Clement Gallery, 45 East Putnam Ave. Free. On view through June 6. 203-489-3556. dniklaus@ gclementgallery.com. gclementgallery.com 7:30 p.m. RTM District 10 Meeting. Round Hill Community Church - Meeting Room, 395 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-1091. church@ roundhillcommunitychurch. org FRIDAY, MAY 10 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mobilize Your Board to Raise Funds. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Registration required. 203-625-6533. mmartin@ greenwichlibrary.org 6:30 p.m. "A Night in Positano!" YMCA of Greenwich Annual Gala. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St. 203-869-1630, ext. 111. lgallucci@gwymca.org SATURDAY, MAY 11 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Audubon Greenwich and Skip The Straw Greenwich annual “Boots, Beaks, & Breakfast: A World Migratory Bird Day Celebration.” Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. Early Bird Walk, free; all other events, $10. RSVP is required. All ages are welcome. 914-4175234. rmaclean@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/ events

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7 - 8:30 a.m. Spring Migration Bird Walk. Audubon Greenwich. 613 Riversville Rd. (Meet in the Audubon Greenwich Parking Lot.) Free, no RSVP is required. Binoculars available. All levels of experience welcome. (Every Saturday). 203-930-1353. tgilman@ audubon.org 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board: Household Hazardous Waste Day - residents can drop off their household hazardous waste (pesticides, all paints, solvents, kerosene, pool chemicals, mothballs, drain cleaners and other toxic materials). Island Beach parking lot. 203-869-6910, 203-622-7838. greenwichct.gov 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Garden Club of Old Greenwich's annual Plant Sale - annuals, herbs and vegetables, Mother's Day baskets, garden ornaments, and home-baked treats. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. gardenclubofoldgreenwich. org 8:30 a.m. Riverside School's 36th annual Riverside Run. 90 Hendrie Ave. $20, three-mile run; $12, Kids Fun Run. Jogging strollers are also welcome. RiversideRun2019@gmail. com. rivpta.org 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS): Emergency Medical Responder(EMR) Class. GEMS, 1111 East Putnam Ave. Register. (Runs Saturdays through May 11.) greenwichems.org 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 10 a.m. Kokedama Gardening Workshop - the Japanese art of growing plants in a mosscovered ball of soil wrapped with string or fishing line. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. All materials will be provided. Members, $25; nonmembers, $35. 203869-6899. greenwichhistory. org 10 a.m. New exhibition, "Summer with the Averys," opens. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free for museum members and visitors with paid admission. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber. Greenwich Library - Rear of Children's Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Toddlers and preschoolers. Free. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Family Craft: Make a Ceramic Rose for Mother's Day with Lucia. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. All ages. 203-5310426 12:30 - 7 p.m. Greenwich Skate Park is open. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park next to the Arch Street Teen Center. Beginning April 1, the Park will open Monday to Friday, 3:30 - 7 p.m. and weekends from 12:30 - 7 p.m. Ages six and up. $10, daily pass; $30, monthly membership. Full pads required. 203-496-9876. greenwichct.gov 2 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Adult members, $40, member children (3-12yrs.), $10; Adult non-members,

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PUBLISHER Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com Elizabeth Barhydt EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Paul Silverfarb, Caroll Melgar, Stapley Russell

But it Should We hate to tell you this (although you probably already know): the most opinionated and loudest person in a discussion is not always correct. Yet, we seem to be in a downward spiral of very loud fake-news and clickbait and opinions drowning out everything else. It is a concern for us and should be for everyone. Last week, the Wall Street Journal ran a story about the Greenwich real estate market that, even to the casual reader, was unbalanced and more of a hit-piece on our community than the type of reporting we expect from the Journal. Mark Pruner, our regular real estate columnist, does an excellent job of addressing the WSJ article in his column this week. We found his concept of “yellow journalism” having morphed into “Day-Glo journalism” insightful and it peaked our interest. Yellow journalism was first coined in the mid-1890s as a way to describe the competitive sensationalism in the newspapers between Joseph Pulitzer’s New York Works and William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal. Each paper was accused of sensationalizing their headlines and news coverage to sell papers. With Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Bob

strong digital presence is vital for any media source, but how to create it without sacrificing the integrity of an embattled industry is not an easy question to answer.

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What We Eat and Drink Matters

By Julia Chiappetta

We h ave a l l he a r d t h at we are what we eat, but I go a step further and add, we are also what we drink. And, in many cases, we are eating and drinking more harm than good. I point to sugar as an example. If you are a soda drinker, then you are “a whole lotta sugar.” While sugar boosts flavors and adds sweetness, it has many down sides. Did you know that glucose, a form of sugar, is the primary source of energy for every cell in the body, and because the brain is so rich in neurons, it is the most energydemanding organ, using onehalf of all the sugar energy in the body? Sugar is also associated w it h fe e d i n g c a nc e r c e l l s , disrupting the insulin system and linked with heart disease. If you are like me and read nutrition labels on foods you are purchasing for consumption, yo u m ay wo n d e r w h a t a l l those grams of sugar actually me a n . Wel l , a wh i le b ack , when I became interested in learning about sugar, I learned that a teaspoon of sugar is a p p r ox i m a t e l y e q u a l t o 4 grams. So, imagine consuming a beverage with 20 grams? The result is that you have just sat down and consumed 5 heaping teaspoons of white sugar. It is

crazy to think about it that way, but this also applies to the other ingredients in the foods we consume. I hope that, together we can take steps to look at our diets and lifestyles and seek ways to make positive adjustments. We know…. WHAT we eat matters There is NO perfect human diet that fits every one of us

BE AWARE that consumption of deep-fried foods, c h e m i c a l l y- l a d e n fo o d s , artif icial sweeteners and other additives (flavors, dyes, etc.) are harmful. There are many healthy dietary options, and evidence shows they work to promote wellness and healing. What we read and hear in the media is often conflicting, confusing and misleading. I encourage you to dig deeper, look at research studies and reports written by experts on alternative healing platforms, and make better diet and lifestyle decisions. The media often reports on certain food and drink products, u si n g pr e s s r ele a s e s f r om big PR firms, who are getting paid to promote these items, thus making them look good, exciting and safe. Think about it. While many processed foods are promoted in advertising

and slick commercials, there is not a lot of similar coverage for healthy fruits and vegetables. I recently read an article which mentioned, the “New American Plate.” This isn't a diet or a complex system for calculating calories, fat grams or carbohydrates. It's a fresh way of looking at what you eat every day. Create meals that lower your risk for cancer and other chronic diseases and manage your weight at the same time. What do you see? Look at your plate. Think about what foods you are choosing.

Proportion Aim for meals made up of 2/3 (or more) vegetables, fruits whole grains or beans and 1/3 (or less) animal protein. Portion size Portion sizes in America have grown too large. If you're eating a packaged food, take a look at the serving size on the nutrition label. Then ask yourself how many standard servings go into the portion you regularly eat? If you are overweight, consider gradually reducing that number. Controlling portion size at home and in restaurants makes a longlasting difference in controlling your weight. Some Strategies for Success: 1. Eat mostly plant-based foods,

which are low in energy density 2. Be physically active each day 3. Maintain a healthy weight 4. E a t o r g a n i c , w h e n e v e r possible. Looking at a single food, or nutrient, or worse, a single “active element” of a food will never be the answer. There is no magic bullet and it is the wrong direction for research to take. What makes a human being healthiest is real food and wise choices. As always, I am enthusiastic about my green drinks in the morning and hope you will try a tall, organic elixir of greens to start your day. Mint is quickly growing with all the rain we’ve had as of late and makes a great iced tea with fresh squeezed lemon. I must say that my heart is lighter with the onset of more hours of daylight, which allows us to be outdoors at the beaches or parks, so why not say hello to a stranger you might pass hey, you never know, your smile could really make a difference in someone’s day as well as yours. Julia Chiappetta is the author of “Breast Cancer: The Notebook” (Gemini Media , 2006) and is also the owner of Julia Chiappetta Consulting. She lives in Cos Cob. More information and past columns can be found at JuliaChiappetta. com.

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Defeat SB 586, Trophy Hunting of Black Bears PUBLISHER'S NOTE Thank you to Sherry Wernicke and Allison Fox for your letter on this issue. The Sentinel, while doing a quick fact check on the letter, reached out to state Representative Fred Camillo to confirm the bill number and topic specifics, which he did almost immediately. He added his comments as well which we printed below the original letter.

By Sherry Wernicke & Allison Fox Right now, the Connecticut Senate is considering Senate Bill 586, which creates a loophole allowing the barbaric practice of black bear trophy hunting. We urge you to tell your Senators to vote NO on SB586. SB586 unnecessarily expands a landowner's ability to kill bears and other wildlife. Landowners have no obligation under this bill to f irst tr y humane and eff icacious nonlethal alternatives to slaughtering these wonderful animals. This

duplicitous legislation creates an incentive - through the trophy hunting loophole - to encourage the trafficking of wildlife animal parts, by allowing the landowner to retain and sell bear parts. Although impossible to imagine, bears’ paws and gallbladders garner enormous amounts of money. SB586 is completely unnecessary! Farmers already can manage problem bears. Instead, we should be promoting proven approaches like public

education, remov ing food attractants, electric fences, and properly secured chicken coops. Numerous scientific studies have shown hunting is not the solution for bear-related conflicts. DEEP must ag g ressively pursue humane options statewide. Connecticut’s beloved black bears deserve protection from the senseless cruelty Senate Bill 586 promises. As with all wildlife-human interactions, we should encourage coexistence through humane, long-

term solutions. Let your state lawmakers know that you care about animals and vote, and ask them to oppose SB 586.

Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Jimmy Breslin, and Sherry Wernicke many others working to get the most accurate story 8 Willowmere Avenue possible, to "get it right," yellow journalism became Riverside, CT 06878 more and more the purview of tabloid news. Allison Fox That began to change with the 1992 presidential 102 Hillcrest Park Rd. elections and the advent of cable news, still young Cos Cob, CT 06807 and desperate for content. News cycles, the time it takes to report a story and have the public see it, went from a pace set by the evening news and weekly or daily papers to the frenetic pace of 24 By Fred Camillo hours a day. The cable news channels needed I was recently made aware of a letter written by my friend, Sherry Wernicke, and Allison Fox, with regard to SB 586, AN ACT content constantly. Since then, the pace has CONCERNING THE CONTROL OF NUISANCE WILDLIFE. I agree with both writers that the bill is both unnecessary and immoral. There increased exponentially. are better, and proven ways of dealing with the bear population, as the writers pointed out. The provision of the bill that would allow for Today, t hat content is ava i la ble i n you r trophy hunting is where the moral issue comes into play. Please write your representatives and have friends around the state do the same. If we don't speak up for the defenseless, then who will? newspaper, on your television, and through your Fred Camillo is the State Representative for the 151st District in Greenwich. computer, your phone, your tablet, and even your wrist watch. We are constantly bombarded with Column content. It is very fast but not all of it is accurate, by any measure. Bloggers, those who disseminate information through social media and websites, measure success by clicks, which can be real or By Dr. Steven A. Kolenik, III but most serious form of skin cancer later in life. All adults surgery. For local skin cancers fabricated, and offer content and headlines often c a ncer, w it h approx i mately with a significant history of sun that cannot be treated surgically, May is skin cancer difficult to separate from reliable information. 200,000 new cases diagnosed exposure, or a family history of radiation therapy is a safe and awareness month. The result, for online readers at least, is a barrage per year and approximately 8,000 skin cancer should have a full effective alternative with a cure More than 5.5 million nonof headlines and stories designed to literally grab melanoma skin cancers were deaths. The majority of people body skin exam once a year, as rate approaching surgery. When attention. A strong digital presence is vital for any treated in the U.S. last year in who develop melanoma are white early detection of skin cancer skin cancer has spread to internal men over the age of 55. From age is the key to maximizing the organs, surgery alone may not media source today, but how to create it without over 3.4 million people. More 50 on, significantly more men outcome when skin cancer is be effective, and these patients sacrificing the integrity of an embattled industry is people are diagnosed with skin develop melanoma than women diagnosed. The estimated 5 year h i s t o r i c a l l y h a ve r e q u i r e d cancer each year than all other (one in 150 women versus one in survival rate for patients whose radiation and/or chemotherapy. not an easy question to answer. cancers combined. 215 men). melanomas are detected early Great str ides have been Basal Cell Carcinoma is the Freedom of speech and a free press are not The estimated cost for treating is 98 per cent. The survival made recently in treating all only cornerstones of our country, they are vital mo s t c om mon for m of sk i n all forms of skin cancer in the rate falls to 64 percent when forms of advanced skin cancer cancer with an estimated 4.4 to an educated, involved populace charged with million cases diagnosed each United States last year was over the disease reaches the lymph with immunologic agents that nodes and 23 percent when it has c a n s e l e c t i ve l y t a r ge t a l l 3 governing itself. In today’s environment of “Day-Glo” year. While basal cell carcinoma 8 billion dollars. The vast majorit y of non- spread to distant organs. common forms of skin cancer. headlines and stories filled with half truths, it is rarely spreads beyond the skin, it melanoma sk in cancers and The treatment of skin cancer Immunologic agents have shown destroy whatever structures imperative that all of us have the ability to question will melanomas are caused by the varies greatly based on the type g r e at pr om i s e i n sh r i n k i ng it grows into locally, such as what others state as fact or put forward as news. muscle, nerves and bone, if left su n . Re g u la r u s e of br o ad- of skin cancer, the location, and tumors, prolonging survival, spectrum sunscreens (SPF 15 how advanced the disease is and decreasing the side effects We should do so by actively listening rather than undiagnosed or untreated. or higher), reapplied every 90 at the time of diagnosis. Skin a s s o c iate d w it h t rad it ion a l Squamous Cell Carcinoma is shouting over those with whom we may disagree. minutes, combined with sun cancers in their very earliest chemotherapy. the second most common form of Has the minute by minute news cycle, the age of skin cancer with approximately protective cloth i ng a nd su n stages can sometimes be treated Connecticut Dermatology Group can greatly reduce effectively with non-invasive at 600 West Putnam Ave and 50 “gotcha” and bloggers killed the ability to have an 1.5 million cases diagnosed each avoidance, the risk of developing all forms methods using topical creams Holly Hill Lane is offering free year, resulting in about 15,000 honest respectful dialogue? We hope not. of skin cancer. The earlier in or a combination of a topical skin cancer screenings to anyone deaths. When left untreated or in We are looking for a statesman – several in fact - its aggressive stages, this form of life one starts to regularly apply med ici ne a nd l ig ht t herapy. they have not previously seen on from the entire political spectrum. Statesmen who skin cancer can spread to lymph sunscreen, the less sun damage Most skin cancers are treated Saturday, May 11th from 8 a.m. the skin will accumulate and the surgically with techniques such until Noon. An RSVP is required to refuse to sink into name calling and derision; but nodes and internal organs. lower the risk of developing skin as excision or Mohs micrographic 203-810-4151. Melanoma is the least common choose to rise above it. As they rise so will we all. The battle for our attention is devolving even as the technology that learns how to get it by tracking and manipulating us, evolves. The juicier the headline, the more clicks. 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It’s Easter Time Yet Again

By Ed Horstmann It’s Easter. . . again. Marcus Borg, a scholar who brought the biblical stories to life through his books and lectures, once wrote, “I sympathize with clergy who preach about Easter to the same congregation for several years. Of course, you say what you think is most important the first time. So what do you say the second time and the third time and more? Do you avoid saying what you said the first time so that you don't repeat yourself ? But wouldn't that mean leaving out what you think is most important because you've already said it?” What to say about Easter this year? That question may demand the preacher’s attention well before the holiday is actually celebrated. Sometimes I feel a growing anxiety about the Easter sermon even before I’ve celebrated Christmas. What

will I say this year that honors the traditional texts but gives them fresh meaning? As the countdown continues, I’ll be wondering: “It’s Easter again: what do you have to say for yourself?” Two thousand years ago, St. Paul, one of the more prominent writers and preachers in the early Christian movement, set the bar fairly high for Easter sermons. “If Christ has not been raised,” he wrote to the congregation in the Greek city of Corinth, “your faith is in vain.” Talk about putting all your Easter faith in one basket! But the early church focused on the central importance of this celebration and viewed every Sunday as a “little Easter.” This makes me wonder: why don’t we bring out the brass every Sunday, wheel in an abundance of fresh flowers, and tell the resurrection stories again, and again, and again? Isn’t the good news that God brings new life out of death

the best good news that there is? Why are we so stingy as to tell the tale only once a year? We l l , w e d o n o t r e p e a t ourselves that much because even t he re su r re c te d Je sus said to one of the women who encou ntere d h i m ne a r his gravesite, “Do not cling to me!” We have many stories of liberation to tell and there are many seasons in a church year, and in a human life, so we do not become fixed on only one way to tell the old, old story. Nevertheless, the preacher’s common complaint that Easter is not an annual celebration, but a permanent orientation, is important to remember while the story is fresh in our minds. That best good news of all--that no dead end is a dead end for God-may be the beating heart at the core of all the stories we tell as people of faith. It’s Easter again every time we f ind ourselves awakened to the possibility of

new hope, fresh faith or greater love. Easter happens when we let God into the places where we are burned or hollowed out, where we rise up with God to embrace the freedom to live again just when a new life seems least possible. “Let Christ Easter in us.” That’s how the English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins found a way to practice Easter, not as one holiday in a year, but as an endless procession of days made holy by a God with resurrection power. Hopkins turned the word Easter from noun into verb, from a memory into a living force: a force that does not tolerate anything about our world that diminishes life or disfigures the earth. The important word here is the little word “let.” We do not manufacture resurrection power. That energy and work belong to One whose ways are not our ways and whose thoughts are not our thoughts. But, we can clear

the way and open the harbor for that grace to reach the innermost places of our lives and work its wonders. So, the strangers who met and spoke with the women at the tomb of their friend on that Easter morning two thousand years ago did not say: “Jesus is dead: play it safe.” Instead, they offered a seven-word reply designed to heal grief and mobilize faith: “He is not here BUT has risen.” This message was so unlike what the women expected to find at the tomb of Jesus that they were perplexed rather than overjoyed. Yet, take it in they did, and shared it with other friends of Jesus, who likewise believed it to be an idle tale. But, in time, they too brought this new news into their lives. Two thousand years later, we are still telling the stories and, better yet, living them. Thank God for Easter day this year, with its rousing music

and sanctuaries adorned with flowers, and congregations full of people leaning forward to hear a freshly made Easter sermon. And, thank God that starting with the days and weeks right after our celebrations, Easter comes again, the outrageous promise of new life wherever it is needed. In all those moments, it’s Easter. . . again. Thank God! Ed Horstmann is Senior Pastor at Round Hill Community Church.

Worship & Events Calendar ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com

Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm. Sunday School, 10:3011:15am. Service - Stamford campus, Sun 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Course, 7-8:30pm. Connie's Circle - Every Sat, 10am-1pm. BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com

Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Wed: Bible Study 7:30pm. Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org

Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am. CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm. St. Agnes Church Greenwich 247 Stanwich Rd.; 203-869-5396 www.stagnesrc.org

Mass: Mon 9am, Sat 4pm (Winter only), Sun: 8:30 & 10am. May 5: First Communion Mass, 8:30am. 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. Through May 16: A Journey Through Loss to Healing, 1:30-3pm, free, registration is required, call the Parish Partners Ministry at 203-6373661 ext. 375 (to leave a message) or contact parishpartners@stcath. org. May 5: Concerts in the Chapel: David Glukh, piccolo trumpet & Liya Petrifies, organ, $20 adults and free for children 17 and under, music.director@stcath.org; Wedding Jubilee Mass and Concert - for couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50+ year wedding anniversaries, St. Theresa Parish, Trumbull, register at bridgeportdiocese.org/faithformation or contact Lisa DeLeo at 203-637-3661, RSVP. May 11-12: Mother’s Day Diaper Drive, at all Masses. 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 5:30-6pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. May 5: Wedding Jubilee Mass, for couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 plus year wedding anniversaries, St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull, 3pm, RSVP, 203-416-1670 or officeoffaithformation@diobpt. org. May 6: Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction, 12:30-5:30pm. St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm. May 5: Youth Group Gathering following the 5pm Mass, 6-7:30pm. St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am. St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave. | 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org

Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction 9am. St. Paul Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, office@stpaulgreenwich.org or 203531-8741. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm or by appointment. May 3: First Friday Mass & Benediction, 9-10am. St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com

Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am - Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group (Spanish) Fri 8pm. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/ greenwich

Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wed. Service 7:30pm. Childcare. COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com

Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Sun every month. Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch. org

Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. May 8: Women's Bible Study, 7:30pm, church@ roundhillcommunitychurch.org. May 10: RHCC Youth Group - Friday Night Live, 6pm. May 11: RHCC Campus Spring Cleaning - Rain Date, 9am. CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org

Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 1011:30am. May 5: Sunday Afternoons Live #5, 4pm, Brian Giebler, tenor, and Steven McGhee, piano, free will offering. North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www.northgreenwichchurch.org

Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month. Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org

Family-friendly Evensong Service, every Sat 5pm. Sun Serv: 8:30 & 10:30am. May 7: Greenwich Moms Group, 9:30am. May 16: Greenwich Moms Group, 7pm. EPISCOPAL Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 www.churchoftheadvent.org

Service: Sun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday School during academic year. Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org

Sunday Worship - April 14-May 10: Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 8am; Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 9am; Holy Eucharist, Rite 1, 11am; Compline & Commuion, 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: Exploration Series, Youth Formation & Church School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am. May 5: Courage and Faith: Fr. Gregory Boyle, 10:10-11am, jtredinnick@christchurchgreenwich. org. May 6: Community Concerts of Greenwich, 6:30pm. May 11: Neighbor/USPS Stamp out Hunger Food Drive, 11:30am, 69-6600, ext. 13, jtredinnick@ christchurchgreenwich.org. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org

Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10am; Worship, Church School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, 5:30pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 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. St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-6372262 www.saintsaviours.org

Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and childcare offered during 10am service. JEWISH Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org

Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am.

Women’s Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), 9:20am, register. Congregation Shir Ami 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. May 3: Friday Shabbat with C antor Ellen Dreskin, 7:30-9:30pm. May 5: Sunday Congregational Meeting/Brunch, 11am-1pm. at the Lake's house in Stamford Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org

Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Judaism, Tue 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am-12pm. May 3: Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm & Family Dinner, 6, followed by family services at 7pm, RSVP. Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com

Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Candle Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. May 6: Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh, 7:30pm. May 7: Social Action: Inspirica Women's Shelter, 5:30pm. May 10: PJ Shabbat, 5:30pm, RSVP, 203-5427165, alice.schoen@templesholom; Rock Shabbat with Sheldon Low, 6:30pm. May 11: JNYC Trivia & Tequila, 8pm; Midnight Run to NYC, 8pm. LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org

Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and fellowship. Wed: education ages 3.5 & up 2:30-5:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466

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 Dingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd.;

203-629-5923 www.dingletownchurch.org

Service & Sunday School: Sundays 10:30am followed by coffee hour. Holy Communion: first Sun of each month. Sunday School 11am. Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org

Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and children’s ministry available. Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org

Sunday: Greenwich Campus, 9 & 10:45am, 202 Taconic Rd; Stamford Campus, 6pm, 579 Pacific St, Stamford. Sept. 9 - June 2, 9 and 10:45am, Greenwich campus; 6pm, Stamford. Through June 9: Prayer & Fasting Together, 7:30pm, prayer chapel, jillymum@me.com. May 3: Build Her Home PEHT Event - to support women seeking freedom from Modern Day Slavery, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. May 4: Mid Night Run - Missions Event, 5-9pm, missions@stanwichchurch. org The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-6374615 www.albertsonchurch.org

Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life

Worship: Sun 9:15 & 11am, 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. May 3: Build Her Home PEHT Event - to support women seeking freedom from Modern Day Slavery, 6:30-8:30pm, RSVP, edna. navarro@fpcg.org. May 5: New Members Welcomed, 10-11am. Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com

Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare provided. Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org

Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:30-11:30am. Mothers of Preschoolers 1st/3rd Wed of month 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels Sat 7:30-8:30am. May 4: World Vision Storehouse - head to the South Bronx and help stock shelves, 9:10am-3pm; Young Life Donut Dash, 4-5pm, Havemeyer Field, 290 Greenwich Ave, donutdash. younglife.org.

On Faith Feature

What is Truth and Does It Matter?

By Marek P. Zabriskie

In today’s 24-hour news cycle, Mark Twain’s observation that “a lie can get around the world before the truth can get its pants on” has never been more true. The great Presbyterian pr e ache r, G e or ge But t r ick , w i s e l y w r o te : “ T h e s e a r c h for truth is the purpose of the journey of life. God safeguards our freedom. God gives the sign but it is up to us to make the journey on up. The journey is always against common sense; practical people condemn it and later live by borrowing its courage. The journey is always blocked both by nature’s barriers and by the Herod’s systems of the world but it leads to life for all who make the journey.” In John’s Gospel, Jesus says, “I

am the way, and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6) Later, as he stood before his accusers and Pontius Pilate, Jesus said, “For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” (John 18:37). Pilate asked him, “What is truth?” Tr uth is ever y th ing. If a person cannot be trusted, if he or she persists in telling lies, those around them are in danger. Being tethered to the truth is vital. Today, we are witnesses to a war being waged on the truth. Can there be such a thing as truth anymore? Does it even matter? Or is all that matters: how is the economy? If a person says that climate change does not exist, does that make it so? More than two out of three adults and more than four out of five teenagers argue that truth is always relative to the individual and the circumstances. While most Americans describe themselves as Christians and say that the Bible is accurate in its teachings, they nevertheless b el ieve t hat t r ut h i s b a s e d on feelings, ex perience and emotion, according to a study by the Barna Group. If so, then the

truth is in grave peril. Alan Bloom, one of Yale’s most distinguished academicians, published his now famous book The Closin g of the Amer ican Mind in 1987. In it he chronicles A m e r i c a ’s d r i f t t o w a r d s relativism and away from the notion of absolute truth. Bloom’s book at tack s t he emerg i ng v iew at t he t i me, especially among young people – now in their 50s, that truth is relative. The ancient Jews believed in many truths. The more accounts the better in our quest for truth; hence the reason for four gospels that each retell Jesus’ life with differing details. The Greeks, by contrast, prefer red one, def initive or absolute truth. As Americans, we possess a Greek mindset. We seek one truth. If several cars collide, each par ticipant or w itness will describe it differently. But someone must determine what actually occurred. What is the truth? Some people do not think for themselves. They believe whatever their tribe, party, or leader claims to be true. There is little use in engaging them in an honest debate. This becomes especially

dangerous when lying is weaponized by leaders or when the press is portrayed as “the enemy of the people.” T h i s i s w a g i n g w a r on t h e Fourth Estate. Isn’t this what governments in Russia, China, Venezuela, and North Korea have done? D o we w ish to emulate them? Discrediting the press which is committed to pursuing the truth paves the way for dictatorships and destroys democracy. Likewise, transforming what was once k now n as “hard news” into opinionated viewpoints from either the left or the right is not helpful. It is not the truth, and it is not news. It i s spi n , wh ich fe e d s ou r predetermined biases. Our country needs to exercise common sense, to return to the center, and support the best ideas and yes, the truth. As Americans, we want to trust our leaders. Trust, like truth, is crucial. Truth has authority. When the truth is seen, when it is spoken and lived, it has its own authority. At Christ Church, we have a course called EfM or Education for Ministry. We study the Old a nd New Testa m ent, chu rch h i s t o r y a n d t h e o l o g y ove r

four years. Participants offer critical incidents and are asked to select a biblical story to help interpret their personal stories theologically. When ref lecting on truth, trust, and the issues of our time, the story that comes to mind is found in II Samuel 12. It tells the story of how the prophet Nathan confronted King David after the king had committed adultery with Bathsheba and had her husband killed in battle. Nathan tells the king a story a b out a r i c h m a n w h o h a d conf iscated his impoverished neighbor’s only lamb to feed his dinner guests. The king e x p l o d e s i n a n g e r, s ay i n g , “That man should die.” Nathan repl ie s, “ That ma n is you.” David repents, but it comes too late. His actions bring down his kingdom and cause the ruin of his family. Henry David Thoreau notes, “It takes two people to speak the truth. One to speak it and one to hear it.” Are we seeking the truth? Do we demand it, or do we settle for something far less? In his poem The Second Coming, the Irish poet W. B. Yeats wrote, Things fall apart; the center

cannot hold;

Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is Loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity. So far, the center is holding. Good people are acting with i nte g r it y. T hey a r e tel l i ng the truth and are refusing to carry out actions that would undermine the institutions that they serve. They bring years of experience, knowledge, and integrity to ensuring that our laws are followed. The same cannot be said of everyone. As we bear witness to the war being waged on the truth, perhaps the best thing we can do is refuse to support those whom we k now are not telling the truth. As Thomas Aquinas said, “You do not possess the truth; it is the truth that possesses you.” The Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, is the Rector of Christ Church.

Obituaries

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Nickolas Monick, Sr.

England. The Feldman family wants to recognize Kris Ferrier for her loyal and unconditional friendship to Cheryl, particularly these last few years. Our gratitude for all of your help and support is immeasurable - you are a forever friend and saint to us. I n l ieu of f lowers, t he fa m i ly re q ue sts donations to be made to Neighbor To Neighbor or Adopt-A-Dog in her name. A memorial gathering was held Thursday, May 2. A celebration of life service will be conducted Friday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich, followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Greenwich.

Nickolas Monick, Sr. of Greenwich passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019. He was 87 years old. Mr. Monick was well known as a homebuilder and developer in Greenwich and Westchester County. He attended local schools and served in the army during the Korean Conflict. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary “Dolly” Monick (nee Mallamo), cherished father of Anne Camillo (Dean), Michael Monick (Geri), Donna Monick, Nick Monick Jr. (Jeanette), David Monick and Teri Corbo. Nick was the devoted grandfather of six and great-grandfather of four and is predeceased by brothers Dominic, Martin and Anthony. Calling hours were Thursday, May 2 at Coxe Clementina "Tina" Chiappetta Fronio, and Graziano Funeral Home. A prayer service p a s s e d aw ay o n D e c . 2 4 , 2 018 a f te r a will be held Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. followed by courageous battle with cancer. entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Clementina Fronio

She i s su r v ive d by he r t h r e e s on s , Christopher, Lance and Tate. A Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, May Bertram (Bert) Borden Fisher, 87, a resident 11 at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, of Greenwich, CT over 60 years, passed away Riverside.

Bertram Fisher

peacefully on Dec. 1, 2018, a memorial mass in celebration and remembrance will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at 12 p.m. in St. Timothy's Chapel in Banksville, 1034 North St., Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Bert's name to Operation Homefront (dedicated to f inancial recovery assistance for wounded service members), 1355 Central Parkway S., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78232 (operationhomefront. org)

Cheryl Feldman Cheryl Cunningham Feldman, 73, a resident of Bayonet Point, Fla. and formerly of Greenwich, CT, passed away March 4, 2019 at the Gulfside Hospice in Port Richey, Fla. Cheryl was born to the late Joseph and Claire "Jean" Cunningham, Nov. 16, 1945 in Brigham City, Utah, where her father was stationed during WWII. Cheryl attended New Lebanon School and later St. Mary's in Greenwich, ultimately graduating from the Resurrection School in Rye, New York. Cheryl started her career in the medical field, only to later develop an affinity for interior design and home renovation. She was an accomplished i nter ior de corator, ow n i ng Tadp ole s , T he Complete Home, and Private Design, all located in Greenwich. She later returned to the medical profession where she managed a local OBGYN practice before relocating to Florida. While in Florida, she spent her remaining working years as a licensed real estate agent. Cheryl was passionate about many things in life, first and foremost being her family. Her home was adorned with photos of her grandkids, son, and daughter-in-law. She loved getting the latest update on each of them, no matter how big or small. Anyone who knew Cheryl would have also met one (or several) of her dogs, all Vizslas and all with names that began with "J." A loyalist to the breed, she was of the mind that there are two breeds of dogs – Vizslas and everything else. Cheryl was also very active with the Greenwich Kennel Club and Vizsla Club of America. In her later years Cheryl took on several new hobbies, including embroidery, needlepoint and knitting. She would often be found knitting winter hats of all sizes by the dozen. When asked what one in Florida would do with all these hats she would say "these are for my friends at Neighbor To Neighbor back in Greenwich." She loved receiving pictures of the kids wearing the hats and thank you cards from the volunteers in the store. Cheryl is survived by her son, Jared, his wife Sara, and their two daughters, Samantha and Cooper. She is also survived by numerous Cunningham cousins now part of the Reynolds, Roinas, Lefflebines, and Ambrogios families, all of Greenwich, CT and Jack Mammoliti of Brentwood,

Joyce Galperin Joyce Galperin, long time resident of Greenwich, CT, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Stamford, CT, passed away on April 17, 2019 at the age of 91. Joyce was the daughter of the late Joseph Paull and Minna Bell Paull and was born in New York City, N.Y. on March 11, 1928. She attended the Julliard School and received her Master's Degree at Columbia University. Mrs. Galperin was a concert pianist, playing at Carnegie Hall as a young girl and working with many philharmonics and opera singers over the years. Joyce was predeceased by her loving husband Leroy Galperin. She is survived by her son John B. Galperin and his wife Mary, her daughter Diane Hoffman, and four grandchildren, John Brooks Hoffman III, Sarah Galperin, Kathryn Galperin and Piper Hoffman. Joyce will always be remembered and missed by family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. in the Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home, 267 Greenwich Ave.

David Rappaport David M. Rappaport, 53, of Brighton, Mass., passed away on Friday, April 26 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in New Haven, CT and was raised in Woodbridge. David was educated at Milford Academy and he was a g raduate of Nor theastern U n i v e r s i t y. H e w a s a m a n a g e r w i t h Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in Massachusetts. David will be remembered very fondly by his colleagues at Goodwill as an inspirational leader and a diligent and dedicated professional. Prior to Goodwill, David had a long tenure of valued service at Filene's and later at Macy's. In addition to having a deep appreciation for music and cinema, David was a passionate Red Sox fan and a consummate collector of comic books. David touched the hearts of many and he will be remembered with love for his kind nature, selfless generosity and gentle demeanor. David was a devoted son to his beloved mother, Frances Rappaport, and to his late father, Harvey Rappaport. David is survived by his brother, Howard S. Rappaport, and his love for his dear brother was the basis for David's unique relationship with his cherished sister-in-law, Elizabeth R appapor t, h is treasured n iece, H ilar y Rappaport, and his adoring nephew, Mark

Rappaport. David also savored the love and support of his aunt Ann Cole, uncle Robert Cole, and cousins Michael Cole, Bonnie Cole and Debbie Horowitz, and their families. Services were held Tuesday, April 30 at Congregation KTI in Port Chester, N.Y., followed by interment at Riversville Cemetery in Greenwich. Shiva was observed at the home of Frances Rappaport following burial, and on May 1. On May 2, Shiva was held at the home of Howard and Elizabeth Rappaport. Contributions in David's memory may be made to Morgan Memorial Goodwill, 1010 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02119 or to Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, SW 120, Boston, MA 02215.

Mary Brady Cleworth Mary Brady Cleworth, 76, of Greenwich, CT and Vero Beach, Fla. passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019 at her home in Vero Beach. Mary was born in Manhattan, N.Y. and grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens. Mary was the only child of Michael and Nellie Brady. Both parents emigrated from Ireland, and Mary was very thankful for her Catholic upbringing, Irish heritage, and American citizenship. Mary graduated from Blessed Sacrament, St. Agnes High School, College Point, and in 1970 completed her B.B.A. attending evening school at Pace College, NYC. That same year her employer, American Can Company, moved from Park Avenue to Greenwich. It was there that she started her new career as an Account Executive with Eurpac Service Co., a manufacturer's representative company which sold to commissaries and PXs. It was a very

diverse job, including sales calls to offshore U.S. Navy bases. Mary would always say that the best benefit of the job was substituting for the president of the company in his indoor tennis game. That is how she met William Cleworth, the love of her life, and the owner of the Greenwich Racquet Club. In 1983 the couple married, and in 1986 Bill sold his company, Cleworth Publishing Company, based in Cos Cob, CT. Then the voyages began, cruising dow n to Flor ida i n t hei r Gra nd Ba n k s, "Liberty." Sixteen years, and as many roundtrip voyages later, they bought an American Tug and continued the waterway passage for another six years. Bill and Mary's Florida home was originally in Miami, but in 1992 the couple discovered Grand Harbor, Vero Beach and thoroughly enjoyed their life there. Mary was an accomplished tennis player, playing for the Jockey Club, Grand Harbor, and Riverside (CT) Yacht Club. She loved the outdoors, skiing, camping, and later in life golf, and of course boating. Mar y w ill be missed by her beloved husband of 36 years, her dear cousin Eleanor Kirvin of San Diego, her many friends and her f ive Cleworth step-children, Jonathan of New Canaan, CT, David of Charleston, S.C., Christopher of Atlanta, Ga., Timothy of Schenectady, N.Y., and Sarah of Greenwich, CT, six g randchildren, and three g reatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A funeral mass was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

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FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

GHS Boys' Tennis Ready to Make an Impact

With the focus on consistent i mpr ovement s du r i ng t he season, the Greenwich High School boys’ tennis team is taking it one match at a time. And, as long as the team has grown after every practice and every match, then first-year head coach Ray Marschall will have a smile on his face. “This is a tremendous program that Greenwich has,” Marschall said. “The kids are just a delight to coach. They are smart, they listen and they try. This is my first season, and I have had a ball coaching these kids. They are wonderful and make it as enjoyable as it could possibly be.” On Monday af ternoon, Greenwich traveled up to Wilton High School for a match against the Warriors. Although Big Red was defeated 4-3, Marschall said that the team really showed its mental toughness by stepping up and playing in spots they normally don’t compete in. “Wilton has a good program and they are clearly not to be taken lightly,” Marschall said. “They showed us. I have heard from a number of coaches, and from what I have seen from last year, the FCIAC is getting more and more competitive. Every once in a while we have a day like today, but I think days like this will make us a stronger team mentally. You could see there was a tremendous amount of teamwork in the last couple of matches. And that’s good. That’s what it is all about in my mind.” Matthew Luzzi, who is usually Big Red’s No. 3 singles player, moved up to No. 2

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By Paul R. Silverfarb

Greenwich High School's Matthew Luzzi, a sophomore, fires the ball to his Wilton opponent during Monday afternoon's contest against the Warriors. singles and came away with the thrilling 7-5, 6-1 victory over Dylan Kozlol. “I think overall I played really well, and I am starting to play a lot better as the season progresses,” Luzzi said. “Today was really a gamechanger. I played at No. 2 and I don’t

normally play No. 2 singles very often. So, to take out their No. 2 was a big win for me.” Marschall said that what sets Lu z z i apa r t f rom t he comp et it ion is h is ment a l approach to tennis. “ H e d o e s n ’ t o v e r h i t ,” Marschall said. “He goes for

the w inner when he has a high percentage likelihood of winning it. When he’s defensive, he will put up a high ball and give himself time to get back into the match. He’s also very good and recognizing when the other guy is kind of losing it mentally, and that’s when he

goes for the jugular. He does it very softly and very quietly, but extraordinarily effectively.” Matt Tamis, who normally is Greenwich’s No. 4 singles player, moved up to No. 3 singles and had a solid match against Wilton’s Clay Adams, coming away with the dominating 6-0, 6-0 victory. “He hit his shots today and had his confidence,” Marschall said. “He was playing really well and I am really proud of him.” In addition, Greenwich picked up a victory at No. 3 doubles. The duo of Luke Mase and Josh Fruman took care of Wilton’s Ben Iannuzzi and Purab Angreuti and came away with the 6-2, 6-0 victory. In a back-and-forth contest, it was a doubles match that decided the victory. With each team winning three matches, the Greenwich No. 1 doubles team of Boris Ardemasov and Derek Wang took on Wilton’s Henry Murphy and Conrad Emerson. Big Red took the first set 6-2 but were defeated in the second set 5-7. In the third set, the Warriors had triple match point at one time. However, Big Red was able to fight back and take the point. In the end, it was Murphy and Emerson that came up big down the stretch and held on for the 4-6 victory in the third set to claim victory for Wilton. “Obviously, I would have liked to win but if you have to lose, you lose in a third set, last match of the day,” said Marschall. Despite the loss, Greenwich was still on a high from a match back on April 24. Against FCIAC rivals Staples High School, Greenwich battled back-and-

forth and came away with the exciting 4-3 victory. With the victory, Greenwich not only exacted revenge from falling to the Wreckers in last year’s FCIAC championship match, but they also snapped Staples’ 63-match win streak. “It means a lot to the program and meant a lot to the boys,” Marschall said. “I think there was a bit of relief. They all knew they played really well. Whether or not we lost an individual match, they all played well and were more than up for it.” At No. 2 singles, Caleb Fockens picked up the 6-1, 6-4 victory over Jack Tooker, while Luzzi netted a 7-6, 6-3 victory over Rober t Daus at No. 3 See TENNIS on page 11

Varsity Schedule GHS

BASEBALL Today at Wilton H.S., 4 p.m. Tomorrow at St. Joseph H.S., 1 p.m. Mon. vs. Bridgeport Central H.S., 4:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Fairfield Warde H.S., 4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL Today vs. Wilton H.S., 4:30 p.m. Mon. at Bridgeport Central H.S., 4 p.m. Wed. at Fairfield Warde H.S., 4 p.m. BOYS' LACROSSE Tomorrow vs. Darien H.S., 2 p.m. Mon. vs. Somers H.S., 5 p.m. Wed. vs. Brien McMahon H.S., 6 p.m. GIRLS' LACROSSE Tue. at Darien H.S., 4 p.m. Thu. at Brien McMahon H.S., 7 p.m. BOYS' GOLF Tue. vs. Ridgefield (at Silver Springs), 3:15 p.m. Wed. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe H.S. (at The Griff), 3:30 p.m. GIRLS' GOLF Mon. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe H.S. (at Smith Richardson G.C.), 2:50 p.m. Wed. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe H.S. (at The Griff), 3:45 p.m. CREW BOYS' TENNIS Tomorrow vs. Founders Day Regatta (at Lake Mon. vs. Danbury H.S., 3:30 p.m. Waramaug), TBA Tue. at Trinity Catholic H.S., 4 p.m. GOLF GIRLS' TENNIS Mon. vs. Riverdale Country School (at Mon. at Danbury H.S., 5 p.m. Stanwich C.C.), 3:30 p.m. Tue. vs. Trinity Catholic H.S., 4:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Choate, Taft (at Taft), 2:30 p.m. BOYS' VOLLEYBALL Thu. vs. Holy Child (at Innis Arden G.C.), 3:30 p.m. Today at Darien H.S., 4 p.m. LACROSSE Mon. vs. Fairfield Warde H.S., 6 p.m. Tomorrow at Loomis Chaffee School, 4 p.m. Wed. at Staples H.S., 4 p.m. Thu. vs. Westminster School, 4:30 p.m. BOYS' TRACK & FIELD TENNIS Tomorrow vs. Middletown Invitational (at Middletown H.S.), 10 a.m. Tomorrow at Hotchkiss School, 4 p.m. Tue. vs. St. Joseph H.S., 4 p.m. Wed. vs. Hopkins School, 3 p.m. GIRLS' TRACK & FIELD TRACK & FIELD Tomorrow vs. Middletown Invitational (at Up next: May 11 vs. Berkshire School, Middletown H.S.), 10 a.m. Canterbury School, Cheshire Academy (at Berkshire School), 2:30 p.m. Mon. at. St. Joseph H.S., 4 p.m. WATER POLO BOYS' RUGBY Wed. vs. Loomis Chaffee School, 3 p.m. Tomorrow vs. Aspetuck, 4:30 p.m. Thu. at Staples H.S., 5:30 p.m. GIRLS' RUGBY Tue. at Harvey School, 4:30 p.m. Thu. at MidState, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS' WATER POLO Mon. vs. Hopkins School, 4:45 p.m. BASEBALL Wed. vs. Sacred Heart, 4:30 p.m. Today at King School, 3:45 p.m. Tomorrow at Rye County Day, 3 p.m. Mon. vs. Poly Prep, 4:30 p.m. Tue. vs. Hopkins School, 4:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Greens Farms Aademy, 4:30 p.m. CREW Sun. vs. Boston College H.S., St. John's H.S. (at GOLF Lake Quinsigamond), 10:20 a.m. Wed. vs. Loomis Chaffee School, Hotchkiss GOLF School (at Loomis Chaffee), 3 p.m. Wed. vs. Western New England Prep LACROSSE Invitational (at Bulls Bridge G.C.), TBA Today vs. Greens Farms, 4:30 p.m. LACROSSE Wed. vs. Berkshire School, 4:30 p.m. Tomorrow at Westminster School, 4:30 p.m. ROWING Wed. at Avon Old Farms, 3:30 p.m. Sun. vs. Stonington H.S., East Lyme H.S. (at SAILING Stonington H.S.), TBD Wed. at Indian Harbor Y.C., TBA TENNIS TENNIS Tue. at Greens Farms Academy, 4:30 p.m. Tomorrow at Philips Andover, 3 p.m. TRACK & FIELD Mon. vs. Rye Country Day, 4:30 p.m. Tue. at Hackley School, 4:30 p.m. Tue. vs. Masters School, 4:30 p.m. WATER POLO Wed. at Taft School, 3:30 p.m. Wed. at Greenwich H.S., 4:30 p.m.

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The Sacred Heart Greenwich lacrosse team took care of crosstown rival and FAA foe Greenwich Academy Saturday afternoon at home, winning 13-8.

Tigers Tame Gators in Annual Battle Between Perennial Powers

By Paul R. Silverfarb

While it’s just another game on the schedule for Tara Clough and the rest of the Sacred Heart Greenwich lacrosse team, there’s always something special when they go up against Greenwich Academy. Whether it’s how the players from both schools know each other from other lacrosse leagues or showcases during the offseason, or how it’s a battle between two powerhouse lacrosse programs that call the Town of Greenwich home. The simple fact is that it’s a big game that’s circled on the schedule every year. And, for the second time in as many seasons, Sacred Heart came up victorious. Grabbing a big lead early at home, the Tigers played solid defense the rest of the way and ended up beating the Gators 13-8 this past Saturday afternoon. “We went into the game ready to play,” Clough said. “The strong leadership we have from our three senior captains is a big part of it. Overall everybody stepped up their game and it was really a team effort. When we were out there the first couple of minutes, I thought we were kind of tight.

But once we got a point on the board, we got into our rhythm and the field opened up and the opportunities presented itself. We were able to finish.” Going into the contest, Clough knew that her Tigers were going to be facing a talented and high-level group of Gators. “It was awesome,” Clough said. “We had a lot of excitement and enthusiasm going into the game. We had a few practices leading up to the game against Greenwich Academy that were really focused on preparing for that game. I think that was really important for our players. We play a lot of games in our season and we are on the road a lot, so it was really great to have those two practices that were dedicated to preparation for GA. Leading the way early and often was Sacred Heart sophomore Katie Keller, who finished with a game-high of six goals. Junior Amelia Sheehan took home two goals and added two assists. Knowing that lacrosse is a game of runs, Clough knew that Greenwich Academy could fire off a few goals in a row at any given moment. “Once we got that lead, we really worked

hard on maintaining it,” Clough said. “We were taking care of the little things and working very hard for possession and keeping possession. We knew we had to play a strong defense and had a couple of different strategies. We were aware of their offensive threats.” But the head coach was also well aware that defense wins games and she was highly confident in her team’s backfield. Two senior captains, Athena Corroon and Hillary Hoover, along with juniors Morgan Smith and Claire Chimel, were lights out in the victory. “The communication and leadership on defense was amazing for us,” said Clough. “They all played together last year, and that experience and communication is what helped us play such solid defense. We were able to come up with possessions, and I think their experience on the field, great teamwork and trusting each other helped us take care of any offensive threats by GA.” With the victory, Sacred Heart Greenwich improved to 10-0. While it’s very obvious that both squads were looking forward to

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BRUNSWICK

SACRED HEART

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Brunswick’s Brian Leonard and Nick Spizzirri were named All-American by U.S. Squash for the second straight season. This past season the pair of juniors spearheaded the Bruins’ undefeated run to the program’s fourth HEAD U.S. High School Team Championship and 17th NEPSAC Class A crown. R e c ipie nt s a r e s e le c te d through two pathways: players voted on by coaches and league administrators of U.S. Squashaccredited high school leagues or final point rankings from tournaments during the season for junior players in the U-19 (top eight) and U-17 (top four) divisions. Both Spizzirri and Leonard earned All-American honors in 2017-18 as top-four finishers in the U17 division.

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By Joe Early

Brunswick School's Nick Spizzirri, left, and Brian Leonard. Spizzirri earned his second All-American honor through both pathways. Beyond posting a fifth-place U-19 finish, Spizzirri earned the votes of coaches and

league administrators from the NEISA. The Greenwich resident led the Bruins as the team’s No. 1 seed. Spizzirri also earned All-

New England honors this past season. Leonard, from Harrison, N.Y., finished in sixth-place overall at U-19 U.S. Junior Squash tournaments this year to garner All-American status. For Brunswick, Leonard, the Bruins’ No. 2 seed, did not lose a single regular-season or postseason match. Additionally, L e o n a r d w a s a n A l l-N e w England selection. Brunswick now boasts a trio of two-time All-Americans and five national award-winners overall. David Yacobucci ’16 was the first two-time All-American, winning accolades in 2013-14 (U-17) and in 2014-15 (NEISA selection). Max Finkelstein ’18 (NEISA) and Hayes Murphy ’14 (U-19) are the other AllAmericans for longtime Brunswick coach Jim Stephens.

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battling each other, due to the recent history of both programs and the fact they are located mere miles apart, Clough still takes games one at a time. “We certainly love playing them, but we can’t look too far ahead,” Clough said. “We play some great competition. Hotchk iss is a great game for us, and all those kind of games helps us prepare for playing Greenwich Academy a nd to a lso be successf u l in tournament play at the end of the season. We take it ver y seriously and look forward to it, but I wouldn’t say that it’s overdone. They are in our neighborhood and there is def initely chatter and excitement. People are i ntereste d i n how we a re competing against each other. There’s a lot of support in Greenwich for both Sacred Heart and them. It’s fun and the kids enjoy it.” Despite a slow sta r t on Monday against Rye Country Day School, the Tigers came back strong the rest of the way and thumped RCDS 19-5 to keep the good times rolling. Ryan Smith took home six goals, while the duo of Lilly DeConcini and Smith each

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singles. “We have come a long way from the beg inning of the season,” Luzzi said. “I think when we first got into it, we were a little too overconfident and didn’t really have our lineup set. But as the season got going, everybody has been stepping up and playing a lot bigger, especially after our first two losses against Darien and New Canaan. Now we are just getting better and better.” Grabbing Greenwich’s third win on the day was the No. 1 doubles team of Nick Liu and Hayden Witmer, as they came away with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory. Competing at No. 3 doubles was James Cosby and

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The Sacred Heart Greenwich lacrosse team upended Greenwich Academy for the second time in a row. picked up a hat trick in the victory. Corroon and Keller each pitched in with two goals to help the Tigers move to 11-0 on the season. “It wasn’t the start that we were planning on, but we figured it out and beat them soundly,” Clough said. “When you come of f a g reat w i n and high like we did against Greenwich Academy, there’s naturally a letdown. You have to regroup, focus and get that energy going again.”

This season, the Tigers have been rolling through the opposition. They took care of Hotchkiss 15-12 and Canterbury 1 5 -9. T hey a l s o t hu mp e d Hopkins (18-0), Choate (17-3), Hamden Hall (19-2), King (19-1), Westminster (18-6), Kent (16-3) and Holy Child (17-3). Cloug h s a id t he te a m’s greatest strength this season has been speed and teamwork, noting that it has been important for the Tigers to quickly set the pace in their games.

Stephan Brovig, and they won their match 6-4, 2-4, 6-0. “The tension was certainly there, and I think it was a relief that we have now beaten them,” Marschall said. “Obviously, Staples has a phenomenal program and to win that many matches in a row is a tribute to what they got there, but our guys were just thrilled that they got it done.” With only a few more regular season matches to play before the playoffs kick off, Greenwich is certainly in the mix for being one of the last teams standing. Marschall said that his squad is ready for whatever the postseason has to offer and only believes his team needs to fine tune a few aspects of their game. “ We h a v e s o m e m i n o r t w e a k s h e r e a n d t h e r e ,” Marschall said. “Against Wilton

was a good example. We lost a couple of matches that could have gone either way. One or two points makes all the difference sometimes. We need to find a way to win those one or two points. That could turn everything around.” While Greenwich, just like all the other teams in the area, have been hurt by all the rain and haven’t had a lot of practice time outside, Marschall said the talent and willingness to improve each and every day despite the obstacles has been lights out.

“ We n e e d t o p l a y f o r each other and make smart d e c i s i o n s ,” C l o u g h s a i d . “We also need to play our game, which is speed, communication, strong defense, work really hard between the 30’s and stickwork. I think if we can do that and continue to work for 50 minutes of each game, we should be very successful.” For the Tigers to have a perfect season has Clough quite impressed. This year, the Tigers have scheduled some of

Sever's Disease in the Heel is on the Rise

By Dr. Robert F. Weiss

One of the most common soccer injuries we have seen is the large number of young soccer players complaining of heel pain. This problem is often caused by a condition known as apophysitis of the calcaneus (heel bone) or Sever's Disease. This condition consists of an inflammation of the growth area (heel plate) of the heel bone which has not completely matured, or closed together, and has developed in two parts. It is most commonly seen in boys and girls between the ages of 10 to 15. The pain is usually present in the back of the heel and is more pronounced in running and jumping sports. Sometimes there is a limp in the child's gait, of which he may not even be aware. It has been described as an osteochondrosis, which is a loss of blood supply to the apophysis These young athletes will usually complain of a dull, painful sensation in the area directly behind the heel. In addition to the trauma and stress created by soccer and other running sports, there are other contributing factors that result in the inflammation of the growth plate. These include biomechanical foot imbalances of abnormal pronation (inward rolling of the feet), or a high-arch foot, cleated or improperly fitting shoes and improper training methods. Treatment consists of X -ray evaluation to make a proper diagnosis and to rule out any bone fractures. An orthotic insert is often needed to correct the biomechanical imbalances which may be causing a jamming effect on the heel plate. In addition, eliminate the use of any cleated shoes with less than four cleats in the heel area. In summary, watch for any warning signals; when a child complains of heel pain, there is usually a need for examination. Dr.Robert F. Weiss is a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He was a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Marathon Trials. Weiss is a veteran of 35 Marathons and has a practice in Darien. For more information, go to Facebook.com/drrobertweiss

the top teams throughout the East Coast, with the theory that teams only get better when they play the best. “We loaded up our schedule to get the best competition that we can,” Clough said. “One of the things that we did differently this year was play high-level scrimmages with the FCIAC before our season started, and it was great. We played Da r ien, R idgef ield and Greenwich, and we also participated in the Staples p l ayd ate . We h ave s eve n players that are Division I commits and are looking to continue to grow their game in high school. So, competing at a higher level is really important for us and a focus for our program.” Sacred Heart has also taken tragedy that hit the lacrosse

program and rallied around it. Earlier in the season, the Tigers lost sophomore standout Grace Lillis for the remainder of the season due to a signif icant injury. While Lillis isn’t on the field for the Tigers, she has been a constant presence in the minds of the players and coaches. “That was really difficult for our team because Grace is an incredible player and person,” Clough said. “She was a very ha rd worker, cont r i bute d everywhere on the field and was an impact player. We play every game for our team and for Grace because and that’s been kind of helpful for our players. They have another focus out there. We don’t just win for our team, but we play for Grace.”

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Spizzirri, Leonard Repeat as All-Americans

Greenwich High School's Derek Wang returns a volley during Monday afternoon's contest against Wilton High School.

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elow are results from the previous few games for athletic teams from Greenwich High, Brunswick, Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy. The home team is on the right and the team that was victorious is highlighted in bold:

BASEBALL Greenwich High 4 vs. Trumbull 9 Westhill ? vs. Greenwich High ? Rye Country Day 1 vs. Brunswick 5 Hamden Hall 1 vs. Brunswick 5 SOFTBALL Greenwich High 10 vs. Stamford Trumbull 1 vs. Greenwich High Norwalk 5 vs. Greenwich High Greenwich High ? vs. Westhill

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BOYS' LACROSSE Greenwich High 4 vs. New Canaan 12 Bronxville 11 vs. Greenwich High 9 Brunswick School 13 vs. Everest Academy 2 Brunswick School ? vs. Choate Rosemary Hall ?

BOYS' VOLLEYBALL Trumbull ? vs. Greenwich High ? Greenwich High 3 vs. Westhill 0

GIRLS' LACROSSE Hopkins 0 vs. Sacred Heart 18 Sacred Heart 19 vs. Rye Country Day 5 Greenwich Academy 8 vs. Sacred Heart 13 Greenwich Academy ? vs. Taft School ? Trumbull 6 vs. Greenwich High 16 Greenwich High 4 vs. Oak Knoll 16 Greenwich High ? vs. Westhill ? BOYS' TENNIS Westhill 0 vs. Greenwich High 7 Greenwich High 3 vs. Wilton 4 Bridgeport Central 0 vs. Greenwich High 7 Greenwich High 7 vs. Norwalk 0 Brunswick School 7 vs. Hopkins 0 Brunswick School: 1st in NEMA Doubles Invitational GIRLS' TENNIS Choate 1 vs. Greenwich Academy 8

Sacred Heart 2 vs. Greenwich Academy 5 Sacred Heart 4 vs. Rye Country Day 3 Taft School 2 vs. Sacred Heart 7 Sacred Heart 3 vs. Hopkins School 4 St. Luke's ? vs. Sacred Heart ? Greenwich High 0 vs. Staples 7 Greenwich High 3 vs. Westhill 4 Wilton 4 vs. Greenwich High 3 Greenwich High 7 vs. Bridgeport Central 0 BOYS' GOLF Greenwich High: 3rd at Brunswick Invitational Greenwich High 145 vs. Wilton 174 Greenwich High 156 vs. Stamford 194 Greenwich High 156 vs. Westhill 166 St. Luke's 209 vs. Brunswick School 203 Taft 7 vs. Brunswick School 14 GIRLS' GOLF Greenwich High 183 vs. St. Joseph 211 Darien 223 vs. Greenwich High 188 Sacred Heart 5 vs. King 0 Greenwich Academy 5 vs. Hackley 0

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As Cinco de Mayo Approaches, One Man's Thoughts on Tequila

By Jeb Fiorita, Owner of Val's Drinking tequila during Cinco de Mayo celebrations does not have to end with a nauseous, massive hangover. Good tequila, made from 100 percent agave, comes with a bold flavor and medicinal properties that can help, not harm, our health. Avoid over-indulging, sugary mixers or taking shots of tequila to reap its potential health benefits, from weight loss to lower dementia risk. It's important to k now not all tequila is created equal. In order to have a pure tequila, it must be all agave with no additives. Blanco is the purest type of 100 percent blue agave tequila; it's more pure than aged agave tequilas like reposados, or mixed tequilas that contain various sugars, known as mixtos. Here are a few of the reasons you should enjoy tequila this Cinco de Mayo, responsibly. DIGESTIVE AID Drinking 100 percent blue agave tequila after a full meal makes it the ideal digestif. The agave plant contains high amounts of inulin,

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equality and economic justice, and became the first African A m e r i c a n to s e r ve o n t h e Greenwich Democratic Town Committee (GDTC). Blumenthal heralded Mary McNamee as a “steadfast and stalwart” volunteer, “endlessly giving back to the community, giving of herself without caring if she got any credit for it.” A life-long Greenw ich r e s i d e nt , M a r y Mc Na m e e , while working some 40-years for the American Cyanamid C o m p a n y, s e r v e d o n t h e Representative Town Meeting, and represented the GDTC on the State Central Committee. She is serving her 26th year on the Board of Assessment Appeal, and continues to volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the Red Cross Blood Drive, a n d t h e Wo m e n ’s C l u b o f Greenwich. “None of us would be here today if Nancy and Mary weren’t there backing us up,”

which is a substance known to aid the digestive system by growing good bacteria. Digestifs are believed to help ease an uneasy stomach, and help digest your food. PREBIOTIC Unlike a probiotic, a prebiotic is a specialized plant fiber that nourishes the good bacteria already in the large bowel or colon. As prebiotics help form good bacteria in the gut, prebiotics nourish the good bacteria that already exists. A 2010 study fou nd t he f r uc t a ns — nat u ra l ly occurring form of fructose — helps boost the count of bifidobacteria and

offered Governor Ned Lamont. “ B o t h o f t h e s e l a d i e s ,” said Himes, “blended their commitment to the Democratic party with ample civic service. They absolutely personify the values of the Democratic party. In our Democratic party we are dedicated to ideas and values that have animated Mary and Nancy from the beginning that every single American, regardless of origin, or skin c o l o r, o r r e l i g i o n , o r w h o they choose to love, should b e a l l owe d a c r a c k a t t h e American dream.” The “great ladies,” as they were noted, were both attired i n br ig ht pi n k jacket s a nd had an abundance of family members in attendance. Brown’s son, David, Creative Director of the Conair Corporation, and wife Elaine Brown, Executive Assistant to the Tow n’s Comptroller, continue the Brown presence in Greenwich, while McNamee was hailed as having had a “McNamee Bus” bring her kin to the celebration. Denise Savageau, who r et i r e d over a ye a r ago a s Director of the Conservation

lactobacilli, acting as a prebiotic. WEIGHT LOSS Agavins, a particular kind of sugar in tequila, can help boost weight loss in individuals. Unlike agave syrup, agav ins won't raise blood sugar levels, and they are non-digestible. In a 2008 study, researchers found mice who were following a standard diet, and then drank water with agavins added, ate less overa l l a nd had lower blood sugar levels than their counterparts. Moreover, the agavin group produced the hormone GLP-1, which is known to keep the stomach fuller longer.

Department of the Town of Greenwich, was Co-chair of the Awards Celebration with fellow GDTC member Elizabeth Sanders Mills. Savageau had brought the idea of the Awards event to t he GDTC . Seei ng her brother so recognized in his Massachusetts town, she suggested the awardee event to GDTC Chair Tony Turner and quickly got committee support. “M a r y a nd Na nc y c a me to mind right away” she said of the two awardees. “These two have done so much for our community. They stand for our values.” “These two great women a re tr u ly happy wa r r iors,” Blumenthal noted, “for a D e m o c r a t i c p a r t y, f o r public service, for the town of Gr e enw ich , t he st ate of Connecticut, and for the basic values that made America the greatest country in the history of the world.” Blumenthal presented to each of the awardees, “a certif icate of recognition of those values from the United States Senate.”

OSTEOPOROSIS Fructans do not only make g reat prebiotics, but they can a lso promote b one he a lt h. I n a 2016 study, researchers tested the effects of agave fructans on bone growth in mice. Those fed fructans absorbed more calcium from food, a nd excreted less ca lciu m f rom their feces. Moreover, they showed a 20 percent increase in a protein, osteocalcin, linked to the build-up of new bone tissue. This emphasizes the importance of supplementing diets with agave fructans to prevent bone loss and promote healthy bone formation. DIABETES Agav in may help promote not just weight loss, but offer benefits to people with type 2 diabetes. In the same 2008 study, the researchers found the agavin mice had lower blood g lucose levels and hig her insulin levels. They were responsible for reduci ng g lucose levels a nd i n c r e a s i n g G L P- 1 , w h i l e a l s o increasing the amount of insulin.

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played an important role in our national story, making it essential to celebrate them and ensure they are preserved for many generations to come," he said. "We have a unique opportunity to secure Greenwich's dynamic legacy w ithin the broad context of A mer ica n h istor y, wh i le prov id i ng a n a l l i mpor ta nt bridge to the future." However, Me ck y wa r ne d t ho s e i n at te nd a nc e a b out possible obstacles standing in the way of preservationists around the country. "For many years, the National

DEMENTIA A few drinks of alcohol like tequila, not a lot, can help cut the risk of dementia. A 2009 study found older people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37 percent lower risk of dementia than the rest of the population. However, those who consumed more than 14 drinks a week faced twice the normal risk of developing the disease. It remains unclear why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain. Researchers note, as seen in animal studies, perhaps low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of the chemical acetylcholine, which is important in memory. Light to moderate drinkers can be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. No t e : B e s u r e t o d o yo u r o w n research with the understanding the information in this article has not been evaluated for medical accuracy. Before you change any drinking patterns or alcohol consumption, check with a health professional.

Register of Historic Places has been a very important tool to save places in Greenwich and throughout our country. There are some threatening things going on with regard to that," she said. Wesley Hay nes, Di rector of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy, said for the first time in many years, significant revisions are being made by t h e fe de ra l gove r n m e nt to the regulations about listing pr op er t ie s on t he nat iona l register. One revision would af fect the way the National Park Service deals with historic properties that are owned by the federal government. The changes "would basically do an end-run around the whole process" of having communities comment on whether properties

a r e wor t hy of t he nat iona l registry or not. "It's mostly being designed to open up mining in the West on some of the cultural landscapes out there," Haynes said. A n o t h e r r e v i s i o n wo u l d a lter the way that nationa l register support is measured in communities. R ight now, according to Hay nes, the reg ulations stipulate one property, one vote for putting prop er t ie s on t he re g ister. Changes would give weighted votes to those who own large properties. Haynes encouraged residents to go to sav ing places.org (National Trust For Historic P r e s e r v a t i o n we b s i t e) f o r more information and to make their voices heard against the revisions.

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Exploring Milbrook: This Sunday 17 Mallard Drive - $969,000 – 1:00 – 3:00PM by Andy Healy of Sotheby's 31 Mallard Drive - $1,150,000 - 1:00 – 3:00PM by Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby's 15 Anderson Road - $2,790,000 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm by Elmarita Pearson of Coldwell Banker 50 Mallard Drive - $3,295,000 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm by Joan and Megan Epand of Houlihan Lawrence 143 Overlook Drive - $2,595,000 – 12:00 – 4:00 pm by Danielle Claroni & Marc Robinson of New England Land Company 45 Overlook Drive - $2,399,000 - 1:00 – 3:00 pm by Kai Audett of Houlihan Lawrence 45 West Brother Drive - $4,995,000 - 2:00 – 4:00 pm by Joanne Mancuso of Houlihan Lawrence

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Address

Area

Price

Day/Time

Broker

2 Round Hill Road 43 Almira Drive RENT 111 Lockwood Road RENT 50 Lafayette Place #1I 69 Putnam Park #69 1465 E Putnam Avenue #517 333 Palmer Hill Road #2F 30 Windy Knolls #B 11 River Road #107 6 Caroline Farms Road #1 4 Seitz Lane 29 Sheephill Road 41 Sound Beach Avenue 188 Henry Street #B 14 Dandy Drive 43 Sundance Drive 10 Ridge Road 360 Cognewaugh Road 43 Almira Drive 31 Mallard Drive 31 Mallard Drive 500 River Road #17 4 Banksville Road 36 Almira Drive #B 65 Stonehedge Drive South 73 Weaver Street #15 5 Shady Brook Lane 30 Spruce Street 11 Ricki Beth Lane 20 Mohawk Lane 35 Indian Field Road 27 Edgewater Drive 22 Linwood Avenue 30 Sawmill Lane 14 Rockview Drive 12 Innis Lane 111 Lockwood Road 17 Hawkwood Lane 93 Summit Road 19 Knoll Street 40 W Elm Street #4K 6 Old Mill Road 25 Selden Lane 1361 King Street 207 Valley Road 39 Bedford Road 1 Ford Lane 8 Robin Place 900 Lake Avenue 34 Circle Drive 130 Lower Cross Road 28 Baldwin Farms Road North 2 Holly Way 35 Chapel Lane 15 Anderson Road 43 Zaccheus Mead Lane 2 Dewart Road 21 Tomac Avenue 282 Taconic Road 378 Taconic Road 6 Raymond Street 6 Chieftans Road 141 Milbank Avenue 17 Hendrie Drive 75 Oneida Drive 38 Birch Lane 105 Parsonage Road 78 & 80 Cedar Cliff Road

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

$20,000 $6,000 $8,000 $379,000 $480,000 $520,000 $545,000 $679,000 $685,000 $758,000 $825,000 $835,000 $839,500 $849,000 $849,500 $939,000 $1,050,000 $1,095,000 $1,145,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,285,000 $1,295,000 $1,295,000 $1,395,000 $1,445,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,695,000 $1,695,000 $1,695,000 $1,700,000 $1,795,000 $1,795,000 $1,875,000 $1,895,000 $1,925,000 $1,950,000 $1,950,000 $1,950,000 $1,950,000 $1,995,000 $1,995,000 $2,150,000 $2,350,000 $2,385,000 $2,595,000 $2,600,000 $2,625,000 $2,650,000 $2,675,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,790,000 $2,795,000 $2,995,000 $3,015,000 $3,150,000 $3,250,000 $3,495,000 $3,495,000 $3,695,000 $3,995,000 $4,350,000 $5,995,000 $6,250,000 $9,750,000

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David Ogilvy & Assoc. William Raveis Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker William Raveis William Raveis Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker William Raveis Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker William Raveis Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker William Raveis Sotheby's Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker William Raveis Sotheby's William Raveis Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Sotheby's Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker William Raveis Sotheby's William Raveis Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker William Raveis Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Sotheby's Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker

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SqFt

BR FB

191 Hobart Avenue 7 River Road 309 5 Glen Street UNIT 103 10 Oxer Place 6 Caroline Farms Road 1 29 Thornhill Road 21 Wessels Place 31 Mallard Drive 34 Thunder Mountain Rd 7 Jackson Street 500 River Road 17 73 Weaver Street 9 17 Miltiades Avenue 65 Stonehedge Drive S 142 Sound Beach Avenue 15 Elizabeth Lane 36 Crescent Road 67 Stonehedge Dr. S 22 Indian Mill Road 64 Benjamin Street 111 Lockwood Road 93 Summit Road 165 Shore Road B 22 Brown House Road 131 Cat Rock Road 45 Overlook Drive 4 Brookside Park 54 Round Hill Road 303 Overlook Drive 8 Robin Place 31 Harkim Road 35 Chapel Lane 140 Pecksland Road 282 Taconic Road 17 Ivanhoe Lane 53 Brother Drive 21 Benenson Drive 85 Pecksland Road 3 Hill Road 101 Otter Rock Drive 78 Brother Drive 21 West Way 80 Midwood Road 434 Riversville Road 17 Sabine Farm Road 105 Parsonage Road 79 Meadow Wood Drive 55 Perkins Road 54 Byram Drive

$639,000 $679,500 $680,000 $729,000 $758,000 $799,000 $949,900 $1,150,000 $1,265,000 $1,280,000 $1,285,000 $1,295,000 $1,350,000 $1,395,000 $1,495,000 $1,549,000 $1,599,000 $1,650,000 $1,795,000 $1,795,000 $1,895,000 $1,950,000 $1,999,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,399,000 $2,495,000 $2,499,000 $2,500,000 $2,595,000 $2,650,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $3,150,000 $3,298,000 $3,350,000 $3,395,000 $3,995,000 $4,495,000 $4,800,000 $4,995,000 $5,750,000 $5,900,000 $6,000,000 $6,250,000 $6,250,000 $8,975,000 $12,800,000 $21,000,000

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1,464 1,095 2,004 1,952 1,702 1,296 2,472 1,934 2,868 2,327 2,388 4,217 1,613 2,841 2,318 3,195 2,280 3,772 3,685 2,127 2,556 2,828 1,800 3,043 4,309 3,377 3,738 4,410 4,148 5,758 6,400 4,382 5,537 5,790 5,346 6,337 5,946 4,997 7,405 4,316 7,312 4,027 7,863 11,652 10,546 10,500 10,162 9,651 10,000

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0 0.14 0 0.3 0.15 0.3 2 0.19 0 0.22 1.06 0.17 0.26 0.43 1.54 1.03 0.36 0.19 0.23 0.57 0.2 2.93 0.45 0.67 2.52 0.57 0.31 1.49 0.57 2.46 4.26 1.51 0.71 2.25 4.3 1.43 1 0.73 0.26 1.78 4.01 2.73 1.2 1.19 3.34 3.96

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Area

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

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List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

1465 Putnam Avenue 427 1525 Putnam Avenue 302 75 Cos Cob Avenue 10 333 Palmer Hill Road 3D 24 Harold Street B 6 Lyon Farm Drive 29 Indian Mill Road 70 Wesskum Wood Road 293 Shore Road 30 Park Avenue 19 Rockwood Lane Spur

$382,500 $455,000 $569,000 $850,000 $995,000 $1,049,000 $1,535,000 $2,195,000 $2,925,000 $2,795,000 $3,495,000

$382,500 $455,000 $569,000 $850,000 $959,000 $1,049,000 $1,535,000 $1,995,000 $2,295,000 $2,795,000 $3,495,000

$375,000 $450,000 $559,000 $846,000 $950,000 $960,000 $1,500,000 $1,800,000 $2,195,000 $2,850,000 $3,625,000

784 905 1,362 2,396 2,580 2,427 3,033 4,020 4,485 4,500 6,593

69 70 59 105 204 38 90 308 158 7 15

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0 0 0.24 0 1.06 0.39 1.04 0.22 1.93

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5 bedrooms, 4/2 bathrooms, and 3 fireplaces. $20,000/month From David Ogilvy & Assoc.: Rockefeller walls border this private and ideally located property near town. With a 2007 custom gut renovation, this classically designed and beautifully presented home is generously scaled for family and entertaining accommodation and is situated on three south facing park like acres. The double height front hall, with marble floor and stairs, leads to a spacious and stylish living room, elegant dining room, study with built-ins, large kitchen and adjacent step-down family room with wet bar. Each has French doors that lead to rear terraces that overlook a sparkling pool and parklike grounds. Upstairs there is a luxurious master suite with adjacent sitting room, dressing room and marble bath. Four additional bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Finished room on 3rd floor. Wine cellar. Exceptional.

Eagle Hill’s Castro Set to Retire at End of School Year By Richard Kaufman

By Richard Kaufman After 13 years as the Superintendent of Schools for the Croton-Harmon School District in nearby Westchester County, Dr. Marjorie Castro decided to retire. However, Castro was drawn back to work after learning about an opening for the Head of School position at Eag le H i l l School, i n Greenw ich. Eagle Hill is an independent school for children ages 5-15 with language-based learning difficulties. Fast forward 10 years, after providing strong leadership and helping Eagle Hill grow, Castro is now ready to retire for good at the end of this school year. "I have been at Eagle Hill

for 10 years, a decade of my professional life, and they are years I will always cherish. I felt the time had come for me to spend more time with my family," Castro said, who noted that she's had five grandchildren over her tenure at Eagle Hill. She pointed to Eagle Hill's stability, educationally, financially and facilities-wise as reasons why she decided that now is the right time to step away. "We had completed a major building project that allowed us to renovate classrooms in two of our buildings, renovate our dining hall and dorms, and add an amazing community room which gave us the space needed to br i ng ou r ent i r e s cho ol together," Castro said. Prior to her time at Eagle Hill and in Croton-Harmon, Castro was an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Bedford Cent ra l School Dist r ic t, i n Westchester. She spent 11 years i n t he Dobbs Fer r y School District, f irst as principal of Springhurst Elementary school, and later as principal of Dobbs Ferry Middle School. Cast ro has a lso b e en a n

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adjunct professor in the Bank Street College of Education Future School Leaders Academy and the Columbia University Future School Administrators Academy. She said that, along with spending time with family and traveling, she’ll continue teaching at the college level and supervising prospective school leaders. Castro added that her time at Eagle Hill has been a "tremendously rewarding a nd f u l f i l l i ng profe ssiona l experience," and she credited the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff for being dedicated to the mission of the school. "They are smart and committed to doing everything they can to sustain the school into the future," Castro noted. Castro acknowledged that she had hoped to head into retirement quietly. However, she was honored at the school's annual benefit in April. "I was overwhelmed by the

benef it in my honor," Castro said. "It turned out to be a night I will never forget. There were so many special people there: Eagle Hill faculty and staff, parents, alumni parents, Board Trustees, and even my administrative team and Board members from when I was Superintendent of Schools [in Westchester]. My whole family was there as well. The words of our Board Chair, Jeremy Henderson, and a touching video, the work of one of our Board Trustees, Sonja Bartlett, touched my heart." Looking back, Castro said one of her favorite accomplishments was the establishment of the Foundations Program, which is an early childhood program for children with special learning needs and/or who need a place to mature as students. "The earlier we reach children who need a special approach, the greater chance we have of making them successful in school," Castro said. "Many

people worked with me to make this program a reality, and we are so proud of it. We started with one class and now have 3, with the possibility of 4 next year!" Castro said she will miss the children the most, who often come back to visit the school after they've left and share their stories of success. "They are intelligent children w h o ju s t n e e d to l e a r n i n dif ferent ways. I love their humor and warmth. I like to say that, at Eagle Hill, small miracles happen every day. Once our teachers gain their confidence, our students amaze us as they become successful learners," Castro added. "They go on to do so many amazing things and often come back to visit and to talk with the younger students about how Eagle Hill changed their lives. I will always remember these students and will dearly missing hearing their stories after they

leave us. This is the true reward and meaning of our work at Eagle Hill, and I know that our teachers feel the same." In January, the Eagle Hill S c h o o l B o a r d o f Tr u s t e e s announced that Clay Kaufman will become the new Head of School, effective July 1. Kaufman brings more than 34 years of independent school leadership to Eagle Hill, including the past 12 years as Co-head of School at The Siena School. Prior to The Siena School, K au f ma n was at The Field School, in Washington D.C., for 23 years, serving as the Director of Admissions and a math and history teacher. Kaufman has served on the Board of Trustees of The Sheridan School, in Washington, D.C.; as a Chair of the D.C. A lumni Schools Committee for Yale University; as Director of the Woodside Kids Chorale; and as President of the Yale Glee Club Board.

Former Batterymates Bocchino, Mora Reunite as Coaches for Cards By Richard Kaufman The relationship between pitcher and catcher is unique in the game of baseball. Referred to as "battery mates", the two must be in sync and on the same page if they want to accomplish their goals. So when Greenwich High varsity baseball head coach, Mike Mora, a former pitcher for the Cardinals in the late 1980's, was looking to fill out his coaching staff for the 2019 season back in February, he knew right where to turn. "I reached out to [former State Rep.] Mike Bocchino and asked if he wanted to come help out," Mora said. "I love having him around. He's great for the guys, he's great for the morale. He's the best.” Bocchino, who was Mora's catcher at GHS when the two attended high school together, accepted Mora's offer and is now a fixture at Cardinal practices and games as an assistant coach. "He's brought intensity, knowledge, love for the game and passion," Mora said. Bocchino jumped at the opportunity to join the Cardinal coaching staff. "Any way I can help was, to me, an honor to come out. Especially for my alma mater. I love Greenwich High School, I love the town of Greenwich. I bleed Cardinal red through and through, and want to make sure that these guys are successful," Bocchino said. Bocchino's coaching duties are a llcompassing, from making sure pitchers

are warming up properly in the bullpen, to working with outfielders on fundamentals. "I'm mainly here for support, and to make sure there's a coach available to the players when they have a question or if we see something that went wrong we can address that so Mike [Mora] can manage a game," Bocchino added. "It's a big aspect and very important for a head coach to be able to concentrate on the game and not have to worry about the little things." Quad-captains and seniors, Jackson Blanchard and Stephen Bennett, described Bocchino as a valuable asset to the team. "He's brought a lot of knowledge. He's not afraid to pull you aside and tell you what you're doing wrong during practice," said Blanchard. Bennett noted Bocchino's ability to rally the troops and light a spark. "Especially in high school baseball, it can be hard to stay into the game for all seven innings. I think he kind of helps bring the enthusiasm that sometimes we have and sometimes we don't. He's good at picking up when we're not into the game and pushing us in the right direction," Bennett remarked. The team has enjoyed hearing old stories about Bocchino and Mora from high school. Bocchino has enjoyed reminiscing, too. "We sit, we look back, we laugh. We remember the challenges, whether on the football field or baseball diamond, we had to overcome. These kids' eyes light up when

they hear these stories we've had together and some of the battles we went through as teammates. It's a great feeling," noted Bocchino. Baseball has always been there for Bocchino, who is a diehard Boston Red Sox fans. He fondly remembers as a kid watching Don Zimmer, a loud and boisterous personality, manage the Red Sox. He also admires current Boston skipper, Alex Cora, who guided the team to 119 total wins in 2018, en route to a World Series championship. "When you love the sport, it never leaves you," he said. When asked if there are any similarities between work ing in Har tford as a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives and now coaching baseball, Bocchino spoke about putting in effort, and working together. " We wo r k e d ve r y c o h e s i ve l y a s a delegation. I was fortunate to have three fantastic representatives in Livvy Floren, Fred Camillo and Scott Frantz. If we didn't work together as well as we did, we wouldn't have been able to do so many of the good things we were able to accomplish," said Bocchino. "Baseball isn't an individual sport. You have to work on every aspect of this game as a team. You win as a team, you lose as a team. At the end of the day, that's really what counts. It's putting in the effort together as a cohesive unit. We did that in Hartford and we hope to do that on the baseball diamond."

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ONGOING Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the winter season - offering youth and adult programs. Programs include indoor recreational soccer, dance, drama, art, fitness and more. 203-6373659. office@myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org Volunteer Transcribers. The Greenwich Historical Society is seeking volunteers to join a team of volunteer transcribers working from home to use voice dictation to digitize handwritten Town records. This will reveal much new information about early Town meetings, land records before the American Revolution and wills, deeds, and genealogy that have never been accessed before. CT1640@gmail.com The Greenwich Historical Society is looking for a volunteer to manage their 'This Place Matters Photo Contest', a town-wide celebration of what makes Greenwich special. The volunteer will accept digital photos via email, organize them, correspond with the photographers, create a spreadsheet of entries and check the quality of the submissions. The contest runs early May-early July. 203-8696899. shealy@greenwichhistory.org THROUGH MAY 10 Registration for the Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) Boys Achieving More (BAM!) has been extended to May 10. This free outdoor adventure program for 5th grade boys will take place on May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seton Scout Reservation, Greenwich. To register, visit jlgreenwich.org THROUGH MAY 21 Operation Fuel Applications. The Greenwich Department of Human Services taking applications for Operation Fuel, which provides cash assistance for utility expenses for households with incomes at or below 75% of the State Median Income. For questions or to submit an application, please call Greenwich Department of Human Services at: 203-622-3800 THROUGH MAY 22 “Color Musings” exhibit, by Bethany Brooke. Les Beaux Arts Gallery at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-1091. roundhillcommunitychurch. org THROUGH MAY 27 The Greenwich Arts Council's ‘Art to the Avenue 2019’. Greenwich Avenue and side street venues. Free. All art on display is for sale, and a 30% tax deduction benefits GAC. 203-862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org THROUGH MAY 29 CT Pioneer Branch of the National League of American Pen Women: “Spring Forward” annual exhibition of art, music, and writing. Greenwich YWCA - Gertrude White Gallery, 259 East Putnam Ave. Free. THROUGH JUNE 6 Robert Mars - These Important Years, exhibit. Gilles Clement Gallery, 45 East Putnam Ave. Free. 203-489-3556. dniklaus@ gclementgallery.com. gclementgallery.com OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

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Following the London Philharmonic Orchestraâ€™s debut concert in Stamford on April 16th in honor of Lloyd Hull, the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra would like to thank Victoria Robey OBE, Chairman of the Orchestra. All are thankful for her generosity and for the support of the individuals listed below. Their contributions will benefit the Orchestra and the Greenwich-based Young Artists Philharmonic.

Connecticut Gala Committee Bea Crumbine & Jill Dyal Co-Chairmen Rodica Brune Mandy DeFilippo Rachel Franco Nick Gutfreund Mary Hull Steve Magnuson Natalie Pray Victoria Robey OBE Lisa & Scot Weicker Headline Sponsor L Catterton Concertmaster Supporters The Greenwich Sentinel Villa Maria Principal Supporters Rodica Brune & Constantine Popescu of Atelier Stringed Instruments First Bank of Greenwich Symphony Patrons Jill & Gordon Dyal Robert Hull Concerto Patrons In honor of Bea Crumbine Linda & Tim O'Neill Natalie Pray Overture Patrons Scott & Icy Frantz Rebecca Jasperson Peter Malkin Alice Melly Jane & Bill Nickerson Anju & Radhika Patel Candace Procaccini Jay Shaw Ronald & Davidde Strackbein

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