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TEENS TO WATCH Extraordinary teens from area private and public schools—with talents in theater and sailing and accomplishments such as a near-perfect ACT score—also speak up for diversity, take leadership positions, and help the most vulnerable in our communities. by dia ne se m brot

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE A look at domestic violence in Fairfield County. It’s not something that people like to talk about, but there are good reasons to understand it—and find help.

FALL FASHION Shop fall, shop small with runway trends—and where to find our favorite looks in local stores.

Shady Lady caps for women and children Chris Walsh on understanding Asperger’s

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Sharon Dorram on finding the right hair color for you Tim Corvino of ONS HOME DistanceDesigns is designing for the age of Covid-19

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e are responsible for becoming more ethical than the society we grew up in.” This is what one of the “Teens to Watch” shared with me. At first I wondered had my generation disappointed this young person. Wait, are we unethical? Then I realized it was something of a compliment to us that her first thought about how to make our world better was ethics—she learned to see life’s meaning is about doing right and how we treat one another. This emerging generation is facing a positive direction despite an ongoing cycle of upheavals: health, immigration, race, economics, education and on and on. You name it, it’s changing. (For example, how many masks did you own last year?)

Our high school students know about fast change all too well. The senior class had their prom and graduation ceremony limited.

Classes went virtual in a snap. Athletics were halted. Theater and music productions went dark. We went into shutdown. But you’d never know it talking to these Fairfield teens. They are astonishingly resilient and, if anything, resolutely determined to face the realities of the world and make a difference.

The teen who gave me the answer above also found out his sudden hearing loss was because of a brain tumor. A teenager. Let that sink in.

We did not know this about him when he was selected as a teen to watch. We were impressed with his academics and commitment to service work. Such a diagnosis would knock anyone back on their heels, but what he took away from it is incredibly moving and one of the most humble sentiments I have ever heard: “I have learned that we are all in need of each

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other.” I can’t read that without tearing up.

Again, a teenager. Let that, too, sink in.

His story and those of the other truly outstanding teens in the story is a collective imperative to make the most of life.

I’m not sure how these teens are writing original songs, handling multiple A.P. classes, competing in a variety sports and speaking fluent Spanish, French and probably two or three other languages. I just know they are— and they have a vision for where they are going. What’s clear from the interviews is that they are not feeling limited by this coronavirus.

Instead, they share a concern about how to do all that they want to do in school, on the athletic field, across the stage and for one another—and still have fun. They even remember to seek balance (though, truthfully, a peek at their rigorous course loads suggests that that work/life balance must be next level).

They also love their hometown, which has afforded them plenty of opportunities and a sense of belonging. It’s not missed on them that they are, indeed, lucky to have grown up in Fairfield. We’re lucky they did, too— because they will continue to go after their big dreams and to make life here even better, including more ethical. This story is the boost of informed and youthful optimism that we all need now.

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Fairfield’s ALLYSON MANDELBAUM on hats for women by diane sembrot

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new launch, born in Fairfield, during a pandemic? Yes! A brand new company and hat line, SHADY LADY, was founded by Allyson Mandelbaum.

This beach-loving Fairfielder wanted a bit of shade that was sporty but also feminine. She just wanted to throw her hair up in a baseball cap, yet she was never really happy with the choices she found—most seemed designed for men or kids. “As a mom of two small kids I rarely have the time or energy, let’s be honest, to wash my hair but still want to look cute,” she says. “So last spring I was on the search to find the perfect hat, but came up empty handed. Hats were either too stiff, too big, had team names on them or adorned with cheesy catch phrases.”

She decided to make her own ideal hat.

“If I couldn’t find the hat of my dreams, I had to make it.” She started sketching, looking for soft material and perfecting the measurements. “No more sweaty boy caps.”

She used her eye for design to jump on her idea and prioritize comfort and fit. Allyson even added matching designs for kids, because, this mom asks, “Who doesn’t love twinning with their little ones?”

Allyson didn’t exactly start her business from square one—she came prepared. “For the first fifteen years of my career I was a TV producer in New York and L.A. I worked at

above: Owner of Shady Lady, Allyson Mandelbaum

MTV on shows such as My Super Sweet 16, Catfish and Cribs. I also produced on Wife Swap and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy before landing as director of Unscripted Programming at AMC,” she says. “I loved my career in TV but felt an itch after my second child was born to start my own business.”

From 2017 to 2018 she worked with a partner to create a business that supported local artists by hanging their artwork for sale in coffee shops and stores around town. “I learned a lot from that experience and fell in love with running my own business. I’ve always loved fashion and knew I wanted to

right: Four of the six women’s designs ($29 each); also five kids’ styles available ($26 each)

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start a fashion brand, and it all clicked after I realized there was a hole in the market for women’s hats.”

Now she’s selling Shady Lady hats and credits local support: “Sarah McBrair, who owns Saltwater Boutique, was a huge help in getting Shady Lady off the ground. I told her about the idea over margaritas last summer and she was so encouraging with advice and guidance along the way. She has also been selling Shady Lady hats at her store in addition to Shoe Inn in Westport.” (Of course, shoppers can also find them online at shopshadylady.com.)

Because Allyson also lives close to the town’s shoreline, she wanted to address the issue of beach erosion and ocean pollution.

“I grew up going to the Fairfield beaches.

I have so many memories of getting Big Gulps at the 7-11 and swinging on the swings with friends or spending my senior skip day at Penfield,” she reminisces. “I’m so lucky now to be able to take my kids to the beaches that I grew up near. The beach for me is therapeutic, it’s where I go to relax, exercise, think and unwind. The beaches in town have given me so much that I had to give back. That is why a portion of our profits each year goes toward cleaning up the beaches and keeping them healthy for many generations to come.”

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I have ASPERGER’S—and here’s what I want you to understand

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n my first day of preschool, I introduced myself to my classmates by stating: “I like excavators.” Weird, right? But that made total sense to three-year-old me. I simply shared what I felt was the most important thing about me. I’d then probably dive down a rabbit hole about heavy machinery. By the time I was four, I’d given my parents tons of reasons to believe that when it came to socializing, I wasn’t the average bear. Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. I bet I’m not the first person with Asperger’s you’ve heard of. I’ll also bet my diagnosis doesn’t affect me in the exact same way as others on the spectrum. Indeed, people with autism are by no means interchangeable. As the saying goes: I​ f you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.

I’m a visual thinker, so I’ll tell m ​ y​story through several everyday objects, which, taken together, can help tell my big story.

BASEBALL

By second grade, I had grudgingly accepted that my newfound obsession with jetage architecture and my ability to spell “antidisestablishmentarianism” correctly had made me, in the eyes of my classmates, weird. I needed to find myself some friends, so I reinvented my entire identity to gain the validation of my peers; this proved futile, as I’d already committed the capital crime of not liking sports. Since I’d been told that common interests were needed to make friends, I embraced baseball.

When I redirected my passion for obscure aviation facts toward baseball, it actually kind of worked.

In October of second grade, I was up late watching the Yankees in the 2009 World Series, not planespotting videos from the ’80s. “I’m so sneaky,” I cackled to myself as I played a mediocre second baseman and recited baseball facts to classmates from memory. “Now nobody

basically my own scarlet letter.

So, desperate and determined, I begged my teacher to cut it off. I imagined that when my classmates looked at me in that chair, they saw a martian—not someone they’d be willing to offer a seat next to them in the cafeteria. That takes me to my next topic: What happens if you don’t conform?

THE PRODUCERS

Changing schools in seventh grade was one of the biggest risks I’d ever taken. I knew nobody, but by that point, a fresh start—really a reinvention—was worth a shot.

After all, I didn’t have to disclose my status as former weird kid anywhere on my application.

The second I stepped into my new school, I felt oddly confident. By the end of my first year, I had developed a reputation—I was a ​smart kid​. And sure, being a ​smart kid​was a lot of work, but I’d take it any day over the ​ rubber-band kid​.

My new identity alleviated my insecurities the same way standing on top of a burst pipe in ​Tom & Jerry​prevents flooding. While everyone genuinely accepted me, I knew I wasn’t being true to myself. In junior year, I decided on a whim to invite a few people from the debate team over. I was super anxious while awaiting their arrival, but I reminded myself that they’d readily accepted my invitation. And, more important, they shared my taste in homemade history memes. I hoped I could take off my mask and be ​myself​. I

knows I’m different.”

What I just described is called masking. Masking, to the Asperger’s community, means hiding one’s true interests to fit in with neurotypical (i.e. “normal”) society. Sadly, my early attempts at masking proved unsuccessful. That brings me to my next object.

A SCARLET RUBBER BAND

For the first two years of elementary school, I couldn’t sit still. So my teachers attached a rubber band to the legs of my chair so I could have something for my fidgety feet to play with.

By second grade, I’d accepted that if I wanted to blend in, I had to keep my rambunctious feet on the floor. Yet, I never bothered to ask anyone to take the band off. After all, I had bigger things to worry about: maintaining my high scores on CoolMathGames.com and ensuring I wasn’t picked last for kickball, to name two.

By fourth grade, the social food chain had developed, and that red rubber band was

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braved my way through the initial awkward silences and, thanks to the uniquely crude humor of ​The Producers, ​we had a great time. This was probably the first time that taking off my mask didn’t result in exclusion, and for that, I thank them.

Now, over a year later, the group has expanded and conversation is natural; my friends appreciate all my fascinations and have introduced me to theirs, ranging from rare ’80s vinyls to D&D and Avengers lore.

Asperger’s doesn’t have a “cure”—a fact I long bemoaned—but with lots of masking, I’ve walked the halls of my school for six years without anyone knowing I had it. The bigger challenge has been accepting myself as who I am, not who society expects me to be. My strategy in high school was to throw lots of stuff at a wall—I’ve tried being a weightlifter, a radio personality and the first lactose-intolerant member of the cheese club— to see what sticks. Eventually, enough stuck that I feel like I’ve really grown into myself.

If there’s a moral to my story, it’s probably something like this: Asperger’s is a mixed blessing. I’ll bet you probably have your own mixed blessings in your life. Maybe you also encounter people who believe those blessings make you “less than.” I’d argue that the best way to prove them wrong is to learn how to thrive ​because ​of your mixed blessings, not in spite of them.

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SETTING THE TONE A COLORIST TO THE STARS IN OUR OWN BACKYARD by emily liebert

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elebrity hair guru SHARON DORRAM has arrived and she’s here to stay. In Westport, that is. More specifically, at DREAM SPA & SALON, where she’s working her magic. A legend in the industry, and co-owner/founder of Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger on NYC’s Upper East Side, Sharon’s roster of A-list clients includes (but is definitely not limited to) Barbra Streisand, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Priyanka Chopra, Uma Thurman, Kate Winslet, Meg Ryan, and Christie Brinkley. Whether you desire the perfect shade of baby blonde, a deep mahogany brown or a fantastic cedar red, take a seat in Sharon’s chair. Trust me, you will come away looking like the best version of yourself.

You own a well-known salon in NYC with Sally Hershberger. What drew you to Westport and Dream Spa & Salon?

"I moved to Greenwich six years ago and fell in love with the communities of Greenwich and Westport. I met Lori Dodd, the owner of Dream, and collaborated with her at her Greenwich location for three years, so it was the perfect fit when I decided to come to Westport."

above: Sharon Dorram

The elements of summer can be harsh on hair. Suggestions for combating the effects of things like sun and chlorine moving into fall?

"Summer is a great time to be outside and, yes, the elements always affect and fade even the best of hair colors. The ideal defense is to always wear a hat. That said, many of us simply find our hair beaten up after just a few days of sun, salt, wind and chlorine. Using superior shampoos and conditioners really does make a difference. Minimize the use of products with alcohol, like hair spray and mousse. I love Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo and Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask. My beauty secret is to add Virtue ColorKick to all of my colors and in my conditioning treatments. It helps protect the follicles, prevents fade, and extends the life of hair color."

What are some color trends for fall 2020?

"For fall we will see less highlighting and more tonal all over color. From rich neutral honey blondes to deep chocolate brunettes. I love

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Are there Covid-19 guidelines in place at Dream, since clients will want to be cautious?

"In light of the recent pandemic, I had to make some difficult decisions on how I would move forward with my clients. I’ve always loved an intimate environment—my NYC salon has only twelve chairs per floor. I knew there would be a need for social distancing in the current climate, and I wanted to be able to give my clients the full attention they deserve. In the smaller space at Dream, I can work by myself with only my three assistants. We’re able to completely control our surroundings. Everything has been treated with an antibacterial, antimicrobial spray from PermaSafe, which lasts up to six months. We take the temperatures of all staff and clients daily, and we social distance with gloves, masks and optional visors as needed. We disinfect the chairs, hood dryers and sinks between each appointment. Clients text us when they arrive in the parking lot and then we text them when we are ready, so as not to overcrowd the salon. There’s no coffee/tea, just small water bottles are available. My first week I saw so many familiar faces from as far away as Florida, Maine, Boston, Rhode Island, The Hamptons, Manhattan and New Jersey. The outpouring of support and the excitement of people to finally have their hair colored and cut has been overwhelming. Every day I receive messages from clients telling me this was the highlight of their pandemic experience—no pun intended."

Will you be staying in Westport once the pandemic is over?

"I am loving working in Westport and loving meeting so many new clients here. There is such a warmth within this community, and it’s heartening how people aren’t afraid to share a good thing. So yes! I intend to continue working in Westport and, as long as there’s a demand, I will have a weekly presence at Dream Spa & Salon."

CONTRIBUTED

Some of the biggest stars in the world rely on you for their hair color. What’s your secret?

"I’ve always believed that there is no mystery to hair color. I studied art in college and beyond, and I tend to draw from my years of mixing paint color as a textile designer and as a weaver. For my placement of color, I see hair three dimensionally from studying sculpture.

Many times when I’m correcting people’s hair color, I explain to them that it takes two visits for them to truly reap the benefits of what I do.

The first appointment is devoted to undoing their existing color and the second one is when I really show clients what I’m capable of. My signature is natural color, like a child’s sun-kissed hair, with an opulent or dynamic edge."

seeing a fiery redhead, although you definitely have to have the personality to carry it off! My blondes take it a notch deeper with lowlights and highlights which are, overall, softer but with lifting and emphasizing around the hairline for brightness and a bit of pop."

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Hometown CEO New CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of ONS, Tim Corvino, MD returns to his roots by eliz abeth hole

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fter growing up in Greenwich and working in Stamford Hospital’s emergency room, Tim Corvino, MD continued his profession in the Midwest and Southeast. The son of parents in the medical field, he spent more than a decade at Emergency Medicine Physicians in Canton, Ohio, before heading to the Chicago area, where he was president of Integrated Acute Care. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer at Covenant Physician Partners in Nashville. As the newly appointed CEO of the Greenwich-based Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), Dr. Corvino is thrilled with his new role—and the opportunity to raise his family in Fairfield County.

You joined ONS in February. Then the pandemic hit. What kind of challenges did you face?

The biggest change when I first arrived at ONS was working through the COVID-19 crisis while staying focused on the future and growth opportunities for the next two to five years. Organizations need to continually evolve to remain vital and relevant. I knew it was important to be disciplined about looking ahead beyond the immediate circumstances.

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What’s the best part about being back in your hometown?

So much. It feels like home; I love the community; and I’m so excited for my wife, Dina, and my two children, Emma and Liam, to experience living here. The beaches, the food, the Yankees... the list goes on and on.

How did your background in emergency medicine prepare you for your new position?

One of the unique attributes of emergency medicine is that you

Besides sports medicine, what are the other specialties there?

ONS is fortunate to have 26 fellowship-trained physicians with expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Along with sports medicine, we provide minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, outpatient and inpatient joint replacement, trauma and physical therapy.

work with physicians in every specialty in medicine and surgery, each of which has a unique set of challenges. Part of my role as CEO at ONS is to make sure our specialists are best equipped to deliver the highest level of care to patients today and in the future.

With my understanding of the specific needs of ONS specialists, I am able to work closely with them to shape our future as a practice.

It sounds like healthcare is in your blood. How did that experience inspire you to become a physician?

My mother and father were extremely important in shaping my career in healthcare. I learned a lot from my dad about the importance of serving the needs of the community and putting the patient first and foremost in the center of all decisions. While president of Greenwich Hospital, my dad worked with an incredible team of professionals. I learned so much from getting to know each of them. I also learned the importance of working as a team and the art of compromise. My mother’s influence was equally important. She served as the Director of Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center for twenty years.

I was a pharmacy intern at the

ONS physicians serve as team doctors for New Canaan High School and Darien football and lacrosse. Are your doctors involved in other local organizations?

Working with patients of all ages to keep them healthy and active is central to our mission. ONS physicians provide team support to more than a dozen youth sports organizations in our area, including Greenwich High School, Greenwich Academy, Iona Prep and White Plains High School.

We also provide injury prevention programs for coaches, parents and student athletes to help our youth avoid injuries that can affect their play, and perhaps become a chronic problem later in life.

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later part of her career, where I was fortunate to witness so many memorable moments with her that still impact my approach to healthcare delivery today. I never contemplated a career outside of medicine because of them.

What are some of your goals as CEO? The primary goal is to continue our mission of providing the highest standard of orthopedic and neurosurgical care through professional collaboration and compassion for our patients.

With the emphasis on safety, we launched the telemedicine services and adapted our medical offices to meet CDC standards. We are also presenting patients in need of joint replacement with a same day, outpatient option, so they can recover in the comfort and safety of home. Looking ahead, my goal is to make it possible for ONS to stay ahead of the pack with cutting-edge innovation and patient-centered care and expand our unique brand of care through strategic partnerships with practices that share our high standards and values. With the support and commitment throughout the entire organization, I know we will accomplish great things.

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ust like that, The Office is dated. When Covid-19 blew into town, desk workers flew out of their offices and quickly set up shop at home. So what does the global pandemic mean for office space in Fairfield County? JAMES VEAL and CHRISTINE STUCKER are on it—they recently launched DistanceDesigns, an area architecture and interior design studio that addresses office health and safety issues and creates sustainable solutions. They look beyond retrofitting space to meet new policies and to proactively design for productivity and interaction in the new normal.

Here’s what James Veal shared.

If the traditional office is outdated due to Covid-19, what’s the future of workspaces?

“Post-Covid, companies need to change on an operational and habitual level. A redesign must be more than just placing desks six feet apart and adding hand-sanitizer stations, which could eventually erode work culture and have a negative implication on productivity.

Reduce the footprint, lessen the touchpoints and ensure that activity-based tasks can be accomplished with the safety aspect built right in. Companies still need an office space that will enhance and reinforce their brand and corporate culture, while growing and enticing talent—no matter what the industry.”

What’s the new overall goal?

“Our goal is to empower people through design while achieving proper social distancing. We are redesigning and reimagining spaces that reinforce a brand culture but in the safest way possible. We solve problems through design as we 'futureproof' the modern workspace.

There are tons of positives to office working environments, we just need to eliminate the negatives.”

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If remote work is working, why have an actual office?

“The major factor people miss from the office is socializing and collaboration. In our recent survey we found that if office space design was optimized for specific tasks like collaboration, 66 percent of respondents said they would be more likely to want to undertake the specific task in an office. In addition, they are concerned about career development.

When questioned about how being in an office affects career growth, more than 72 percent of respondents answered that they believe working in a physical office with a boss, manager, mentor or colleague—as opposed to working remotely and individually—will help their career growth. Workspaces have to be a hybrid model that empowers people where they do their best work, both at home and in an office.”

How do you start designing a new office?

“Out with the old and in with the new, as they say. We are breaking with the traditional model of an office space catering to the company as a whole and packing employees into a space. New design focuses on and improves the employees’ experience and well-being.

We are well-versed in this concept through our background in retail design where we are primarily focused on the consumer experience in the environment. We break down how

consumers walk through the space, how they feel and interact with that space, what is the best for them—and then we design from that perspective. We are applying that discipline to the corporate workspace to create healthy, empowering and sustainable environments that employees will want to come back to and do their best work.”

What about technology?

“Technology plays a huge role and is a perfect example of how design can solve problems.

First, it will drive and support health and safety, as every control will be done from a personal device with limited physical touchpoints. For example, we will use technology—primarily our smartphones—to automatically turn on and off the lights, control the heating or book a meeting room. There will be docking stations for your laptops in order to limit communal electronics. All this will help enable social distancing. Second, it needs to reinforce activity-based tasks and promote productivity.

Good technology is key for collaboration, communicating with teams and supporting remote working. Our viewpoint is less is more: Companies should have three tech platforms for collaboration that are super easy, otherwise people will not use it. Seamless technology must be in place to support the activity for those in the office and those simultaneously working remotely.”

HOMEWORK James Veal on Setting Up a Remote Workspace

No. 1 FOCUS

The biggest problem that people have working remotely is distractions. They are everywhere—from the kids and the pets to the laundry and homeimprovement projects. We can all get distracted while working from home. So, start by finding a room with a lockable door.

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FUNCTION No matter your budget, design a comfortable and inspiring space—ergonomic furniture and good-quality lighting are key and help your energy level. The design is more important as it serves as the backdrop to many meetings via video conferencing.

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Invest in good, professional technology, and we also recommend plants to increase your air quality and aesthetics.

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REMINDERS Figure out how you work best— what time of day, in short or long bursts. And always take time to recharge—take walks and hydrate.

Finally, a “Do Not Disturb” sign would help too!

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technology and making it seem ho-hum normal.

Toyota now has about 17 versions of Camry to choose from.

The sleeker, optioned-up XSE has a muscular 301-horsepower V6.

An all-wheel-drive version, a first for the Camry, is about to hit the showrooms. And go-faster people who prefer sinister styling and taut handling moves can muscle into the TRD edition.

Even the modest LE can be taken round a spirited turn with confidence. While the stripper model has a full range of safety features, some customers will want

Camry and wrapped it in svelte and swoopy styling. It is now no disgrace in the driveway.

And it could be in that driveway a long time: 200,000 trouble-free miles out a of Camry is nothing.

The basic four-cylinder is smooth, surprisingly strong and outrageously thrifty. It averages 32 mpg and on long highway cruises expect up to 44 mpg. And this is a normal engine without any kind of hybrid assist. Opt up for the slightly more expensive hybrid edition and you will see mileage in the 50s. Toyota just has this way of taking ferociously advanced

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to move up to better, leather seats, NAV, satellite radio, and all those goodies.

The Camry has surely come a long way in its 37 years of existence.

And as any owner will tell you, it’s going to go a long way, too.

STATS TOYOTA CAMRY LE Drivetrain: 203 hp 2.5-liter 4 (Optional hybrid or V6).

Front-wheel drive.

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our reviewer has parked plenty of high-priced rides in his driveway.

Some neighbors have actually wondered what’s going on. The thing is, when manufacturers send us cars for review, the vehicles are often maximized, optioned-out grandees.

The question today, however, is: What can you get in today’s basic stripped-down sedan? A lot, it turns out. The sedan arena is actually a competitive place for manufacturers and some beauties have come our way. Toyota, for instance, took its drab-looking

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opefully, your physical, mental and financial health have survived the turmoil of 2020. Hopefully, you still have a job and food on the table and the ability to pay your bills. If nothing else, the recent ups and downs have reminded you why you have a financial plan in place.

Others, maybe even your loved ones, haven’t been so fortunate.

Perhaps your brother lost his job and can’t pay the mortgage.

Maybe his bonus didn’t happen and the tuition bill is due. Maybe his family has mounting medical costs. Or maybe he shouldn’t have bought that boat after all. (You knew he couldn’t afford it!)

Whatever the case, that’s him on the phone, asking you for money. What do you do?

Many friends and relatives “are in a tough spot, asking for money,” says Andrew Shantz, senior vice-president of The Shantz Mantione Group at UBS private wealth management.

“When family members need financial assistance, it can be an opportunity to help. You can think of it as an investment—in the other person. At the same time, it’s a complex situation.”

Sooner or later many loved ones might need a hand, whether that’s elderly parents with healthcare needs, or siblings going through a divorce, or kids who want to go to college or start a business or buy a house.

The quandary boils down to three questions: Can you help?

Should you help? How should you help?

Assuming that you want to help, determine first how this will affect your financial situation.

“You need to be careful that you’re not imperiling your own financial resources and goals to solve somebody else’s problem,” says Shantz, who works with high-net-worth clients. Examine your assets and the consequences of parting with them. Maintain enough cash in your “liquidity bucket” post-gift to cover from six months to two years of your cost of living without compromising your lifestyle. And be sure to have investments in place to generate 60 to 80 percent of your lifestyle cost down the road.

Should you help? “Are you solving a problem or feeding the beast?” Shantz asks. Is the need a “short-term, finite issue” that will be solved with your help?

“That’s different than subsidizing

somebody’s lifestyle. You want it to be a helping hand, not be counterincentive.”

The answer comes only with transparent, honest communication. “It’s common to think about finance in terms of dollars and cents, but when it comes down to it, it’s really very emotional.”

If you think you can and should help, what is the best way to proceed: with a gift or a loan?

Each can have tax consequences (see box). Here is where an adviser can help craft creative solutions, particularly for highnet-worth individuals with significant assets and complex estate plans. You can “hand out that money with warm hands rather than cold hands,” says Shantz. Perhaps you can invest in a business, buy out a mortgage, fund a 529 college plan or creatively tap a legacy fund.

If you do opt to lend money, put the details of the arrangement in writing before handing over the money. Be sure to cover how much is owed, the interest rate, repayment term and consequences.

Understand up front that you might not get your money back. Then what happens? Will you modify the terms, take their collateral or bring them to court?

If the consequences are too scary to consider—and you can’t loan the money without resentment if you don’t get repaid—then don’t do it. F

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Gift or Loan?

Uncle Sam needs to know Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service seems like the least of your worries when considering a loved one’s request for help, but don’t overlook the paperwork or you could both be in trouble.

In general, the IRS allows taxpayers to gift up to $15,000 to another person tax-free each year.

If you lend to a loved one, you must charge interest, says the IRS, which sets the minimum interest rate you can accept.

Both parties must sign a promissory note that includes rates, terms and conditions, and you have to file tax forms each year reporting interest paid or received. Consult your tax adviser for specifics.

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Clean Lines // There was a definite return to clean lines and fabrics even before Meghan Markle walked down the aisle. Designers are going back to simple designs, but they are using luxurious and interesting fabrics to keep the gowns from being too basic.

Veils // The Plumed Serpent has always been a big fan of veils for our brides. They add romance and drama and can finish off your weddingday look beautifully.

What is fun and new now is that designers are experimenting with color and untraditional design work. One of my favorite veils is handpainted along the border with vines and flowers. Another is embroidered with light pink and blush flowers, adding just a touch of color to the bridal look.

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Alison Luciano of THE PLUMED SERPENT knows how to get her brides to say yes to the dress.

Her guidance (and gorgeous selection) are just what you need to navigate the latest in gowns, accessories and big day looks.

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What bridal trends are you seeing for right now?

This is such an exciting time for bridal gowns and new trends. There are as many different styles and looks as there are women getting married; but I have been noticing a few trends that are popping up throughout the collections of many designers.

What are some of your favorite styles right now?

That is like asking me to pick a favorite child! My favorites are always evolving and changing as I see brides come in to try them on and fall in love. This week my favorites are from two NYC-based designers, Lela Rose and Enaura.

Rose’s gowns are the ultimate for refined preppy with a twist.

They are equally suited for a NYC black tie wedding as well as a garden wedding in the backyard. The shapes and fabrics she chooses are always so creative

Bows // Bows are having a moment again. And what’s not to love about that?

Designers are using them in creative and unexpected places— anywhere from a giant bow at the train to a super modern look where the bow is asymmetrically on the bodice. They are also showing up as delicate details on straps, belts and other unexpected

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and stylish. Enaura is on the other end of the spectrum of style and one of our new designers who is quickly becoming a favorite for me.

They are all hand embroidered and beaded, and the beading is so elegant and quiet. Their gowns don’t sparkle, they twinkle.

industry, pictures solve the problem.

They are so helpful in showing your consultant what you are looking for.

And even if you don’t have an image of the perfect gown, that’s okay, too.

Your pictures also help us see your vision and vibe for your special day.

What should a bride be thinking about before her first dress appointment?

Brides are always nervous before they come in, because they feel that they need to know exactly what it is they want.

But that is absolutely not the case.

Have an open mind. You might think that you know exactly what you want, but sometimes your consultant will throw you a curveball and show you something unexpected.

Bring only a few trusted friends and family with you. If you bring too many guests, your opinion might get lost among the opinions of others.

Pictures are everything. Even though you might not know the terminology of the

How do you know when you’ve found the one?

That’s easy! You know when you don’t want to take it off and you can’t help smiling.

I always tell my brides, choosing your wedding gown is not an external decision; it’s an internal one. It isn’t about how you look in a gown; it’s how you feel in it.

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What WINSTON FLOWERS is able to create with greenery and blooms is truly extraordinary. We spoke with Benjamin Newbold, creative director of floral and events, a visionary who shares his insight on palette, proportion and the best petals for each season.

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What floral trends are you seeing right now?

For the past several years, muted tones have served as the color palette of choice at weddings—think blush tones or classic whites and greens— but this year we’ve seen couples go big with color. People want to be different and want their weddings to express who they are as a couple, so they are opting for bright, bold colors that make a dramatic impact.

Another popular trend is heavy use of greenery and candlelight as opposed to an emphasis on florals.

Traditionally, leafy greenery and foliage have taken a backseat to flowers, but we’re seeing couples reverse that trend by moving flowers into a supporting role. Centerpieces and décor that put greenery front

and center create an earthy, natural atmosphere that is very desirable right now.

We’ve also seen a move toward pieces that are more designed and structural, versus the very flowy and whimsical looks that were common in the past few years.

Couples want to see their décor push boundaries and defy expectations; it’s more flowers as art as opposed to just a simple centerpiece.

Which flowers or trends are always in style?

Seasonal classics will never go out of style.

In winter, anemones are at their peak and make a statement as part of your wedding décor. We love peonies in spring, garden roses in summer, and dahlias in the fall. You can’t ever go wrong with flowers that are blooming naturally during the season, since choosing those ensures that your blooms will be as fresh and lush as possible.

What advice would you give to a couple that doesn’t know where to start with flowers?

Start with the season.

When you consider season first, you’ll be working with flowers at the peak of their beauty. For example, peonies have a brief season and make a stunning addition to wedding décor. When they are at their peak, why not use them?

Then, consider your favorite color. Your wedding should be a reflection of who you are as a person and as a couple, so be sure to choose a palette that you love—even if it’s out of the norm.

The season of your wedding and the color palette will dictate what’s available, and then you can work with an expert to help you choose from the options available.

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café, walking your dog, riding bikes, or even photographing at the proposal location will give the images more meaning for the next generations than just having a pretty backdrop. I also recommend that the couple get a little dressed up and that the bride wear a dress; we always love “twirl factor” in the compositions. This is also a great time for a makeup trial. Have your makeup done just before the shoot, and then make sure to plan a fun night out afterwards.

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What advice would you give to a couple ahead of an engagement session shoot?

“Engagement session” is a misleading term, I prefer “lifestyle couples session.”

These images will reflect this time in your lives and have

an authenticity to them that will bring you, your children and grandchildren right back to when you were a young, fun and carefree couple in the early days of your love. The session gives you a chance to experience how I work and direct and helps

you feel comfortable in front of the camera, so that your guard can be down on the wedding day. I always recommend that the couple chooses a location and situation that has meaning, something as simple as cooking together, going to your favorite

What are some of your favorite locations to shoot couples in Fairfield County?

There are so many fantastic locations, but I think that taking advantage of the shoreline is my favorite. The pastel colors in the sky as the sun sets are so soft and beautiful. I like to add a bit of light to my couple so that they are nicely exposed within the setting of the soft sky and the sea. F

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Advice to high school freshman: “Be prepared to make the most of your high school experience.

Don’t just cruise through the easy classes.

Try to find classes and activities that are fun and fulfilling.”

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ow is it possible for a student to sail through AP, Honors and high-level STEM classes? Ask Connor Rosow. This Fairfielder’s academic talent became clear when in junior year at St. Luke’s School, he took an independent study on sailboat design and prototyping in conjunction with the school’s designLab. He picks up awards—Math, designLab, Stagecraft, the Dartmouth College Book Award, Thespies Theater Awards, Rookie Award and Master Craftsman Award—as nimbly as he navigates marks on the water. An avid sailor, he found time to serve as Junior Commodore at the Pequot Yacht Club, for which he coordinated several events in the summer sailing program, as well as volunteer for the Special Olympics Sailing Games. A STEM scholar, Rosow won his school’s Hackathon for inventing a GPS-based locking mechanism. Also, he knows how to put on a show, learning lighting design for theater and teaching it to other students as well as serving as student technical director. He now attends Tufts, studying mechanical engineering and theater—and will continue to teach sailing each summer.

Favorite subject? // “I’ve always loved physics. It’s super cool to me how you can model real-world actions through the application of fairly straightforward mathematics.

It’s also a significant part of working in engineering—for obvious reasons.

I’ve always wanted to be an engineer, so that played a significant part in my love of physics. On top of that, I’ve had strong relationships with all of my teachers in that area, so that also helped to foster my love of the subject.”

What was a high point in high school? // “My greatest success in high school was my work as lighting designer and student technical director for my school’s production of Pippin during my senior year. My design for the show was extremely ambitious and required hundreds of hours of both setup and programming time—a significant portion of which I completed solo—but I succeeded and created a spectacle that was easily the strongest design I have ever completed in theater. It ended up being my last

If you could have dinner with anyone: “Elon Musk.

Although certainly eccentric, the man is absolutely a genius and is on the forefront of propelling humanity forward.

I think a conversation with him would be fascinating.”

Superpower pick: “Telekinesis would make life so much easier.”

real high school show due to the pandemic, so it holds a special place in my heart for that reason as well.”

study on yacht design and hydrofoils to helping me navigate the patent process.”

Do you have a role model? // “Three come to mind readily. The first is my dad, who has been a massive influence on my life. Beyond getting me into sailing—for which I am forever grateful—he has taught me so much about life from both an emotional side and from a practical side. From teaching me how to cook hamburgers to how to start an LLC, my dad has always been there for me to help in whatever way he can. The second is Mr. Conners, the technical director at St. Luke’s and my former teacher. He was the primary reason I became involved in theater and in lighting design. The final mentor is Mr. Mitchell, head of designLab at St. Luke’s, and my engineering teacher.

He encouraged me to do the St. Luke’s Hackathon, which jump-started my love of engineering. He has also been extremely supportive of my various engineering endeavors over the years, from serving as an advisor for my

Was it all smooth sailing or did you face challenges along the way? // “At one of the Hackathons, my team and I invented a type of secure-locking mechanism that had actually never been patented. We spent over a year working on the patent process, and it was easily the most painful thing I have ever worked on. The number of convoluted forms and formatting requirements was absolutely ridiculous. We finally submitted it in April 2019.”

What did you like about your high school? // “The community of both students and teachers at St. Luke’s is incredibly kind and supportive. No matter what your interests, people will support you and applaud your efforts, which is something that I have found to be surprisingly rare. It creates such a positive atmosphere and allows students to grow and thrive.”

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Summer 2020 in five words: “Atypical but still pretty fun!”

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illian Hetherman is a tough act to follow. Take a look: Drama Club, Musical Theater, Teen Theater Summer Musical, Summer Musical Theater Intensive, and time in the studio practicing ballet, lyrical, tap and jazz. Getting the picture that she’s a star? Whether at school or camp, if there was a theater program, Jillian was in the Playbill. Now a senior, she has a long love of music and theater, including at Lauralton Hall and Notre Dame of West Haven (acting as liaison been the all-girls and all-boys schools to help organize talent and production details). She also racked up hours in directing, choreography and as stage crew, rounding out her experience. Hetherman has even written original songs and musical and was a soloist in the American Celebration of Music Tour in Italy in 2019. She did all of this while also achieving high honors and being inducted into the National Honor Society and French National Honor Society. She’s aiming for college in either Boston or NYC as an interdisciplinary studies major (either creative writing and music or creative writing and theater education and performance, depending on the school) with a minor in comedy.

What is your favorite subject? // “This is hard. I really love English, history and choir, but ultimately find myself always excited to go to English. I really like having discussions and doing literary analysis in class. I can be a little bit overeager at times and I find myself raising my hand continuously to share connections I’ve made in the text or to bounce an idea off of someone else’s point. It’s funny to me that I’ve grown to love literature and writing—so much so that I’ve chosen it as a career path— because I used to get so frustrated and tearful in elementary school when I had to write anything; I didn’t know how to start.”

You’re now a senior at Lauralton Hall. What do you like about your school? // “Initially what caught my eye about Lauralton was the combined history and beauty of the campus.

When the sun hits its peak hour in the spring, the light floods through the stained-glass windows of the chapel and drenches the room in a golden glow. The historic mansion houses my favorite study room and the department offices, where I can always find one of my teachers if I need help or have a question. I am

continually able to grow and thrive at Lauralton. There are times when it all feels overwhelming—when the list of things to get done exceeds the amount of time I have in a day—but somehow it gets done and I have a new, broader set of limits that I will soon surpass.

My absolute favorite thing about Lauralton, though, are the friendships I’ve made that will last a lifetime.”

directing, costuming. You name it, I’ll do it. Living in a beautiful apartment complete with a fabulous closet would be nice too—albeit expensive, but that’s what hard work is for.

Maybe I’ve met Kate Middleton, who knows?”

Who do you admire as a role model? // “Lin Manuel Miranda.

As someone who loves performing but recognized early on that I do not have the type of talent that could lead to a professional musical theater career, I saw what Lin had done with Hamilton and decided that I was going to follow suit. He wrote an original musical entirely by himself—book, music, lyrics, everything—and then cast himself as the lead. It’s rather brilliant in my opinion. I may not follow his exact blueprint, but he has inspired me to be limitless in my aspirations, to continue to be self-reliant, and to believe in myself and my work when nobody else does.”

Imagine yourself ten years from now—what are you doing? // “I will be a dramatist, lyricist and composer. At least one of my original musicals will have opened on Broadway—and is a hit—but, of course, my next one or two or three will be in the works to premiere soon. I’ll live in Manhattan, running around the city to get to rehearsals, performances, cabarets and writing sessions. I’ll get to collaborate with other theater professionals on upcoming work or the Tony Awards opening number. I am undeniably happy, breathing joy and life into the city and everything I do. I’ll have the chance to give back as well by establishing programs for young musical theater creatives and performers. I’ll lend a hand to school musical departments—advertising,

What tough lesson have you learned? // “That you can prepare, do everything right, and still lose.”

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QUICK TAKES Tip for succeeding in high school: “Success is to be happy when you have no reason to be; to excel when you’ve put the effort in; to have found yourself and to keep being yourself.”

Favorite extracurricular: “School musical.

After a show closes, I am a better version of myself.”

If you could have dinner with anyone: “It would be amazing to have a conversation with Cleo Wade about self-love and confidence—two things I champion and practice.”

KEVIN MILLER Fairfield Prep

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hen Kevin Miller graduated from Fairfield Prep, he could boast Summa Cum Laude honors. His GPA and place with the National Honor Society and French Honor Society reveal his talent for academics, but there’s even more to his character: service. When he began attending Prep as a sophomore, he became fully involved in Campus Ministry and in Christian Service, engaging in three immersions: in Bridgeport, Jamaica and Ecuador. He’s also an Eagle Scout. Using head and heart, he’s attending Florida State University Honors College as a Presidential Scholar and majoring in cellular and molecular neuroscience and aiming for a career in medicine—and it’s personal.

What’s one thing you did in high school that helped you succeed? // “Before transferring to Prep as a sophomore, I spent my freshman year in Dubai and Florida. Moving frequently could have defined my high school experience; instead, I chose to immerse myself in service trips, spiritual retreats and my academic studies. I refuse to let challenges hinder my aspirations.”

What challenge did you overcome while at Fairfield Prep? // “During winter break of my junior year, I suddenly lost hearing in my right ear, resulting in permanent deafness in that ear and irritating tinnitus. Extensive testing revealed a growing brain tumor. Standardized testing and grades became trivial. I underwent brain surgery at Yale in May 2019. While I continue to adjust to this new normal, I have learned that we are all in need of each other.”

Aside from family, who helped you get through that traumatic experience? // “I am very fortunate to have surrounded myself with numerous role models, but Dr. Kristopher Kahle is the most influential. As my neurosurgeon at Yale New Haven Hospital, his encouragement and compassion have been both unexpected and extraordinarily motivating.”

encountering them I continue to learn.”

Did you have a favorite extracurricular activity? // “Leading the Chess Program at McKinley Elementary through Wakeman Boys and Girls Club. I’ve always been passionate about chess since competing in tournaments myself in elementary school, but teaching the game to elementaryage students in Fairfield was extremely rewarding.”

Looking forward, where do you see yourself in ten years? // “Ultimately, there are three things I want to accomplish in my life: become a doctor, travel the world and serve those in need. Volunteering for Doctors Without Borders completely encompasses these pillars. Boy Scouts ingrained the value of service in me from a young age, and a visit to Damien House—a center for Hansens’ Disease, or ‘leprosy,’ patients in Guayaquil, Ecuador—in April 2018 further inspired these aspirations.”

What do you think defines your generation? // “Our world is more polarized than ever. Problems like coronavirus, climate change, an increasing wealth gap, and social injustices continue to shape the world we live in. Our generation is going to be tasked with solving these issues and more, and the defining moment for us will be how we choose to respond. Personally, I believe that the Jesuit motto of ‘Men for Others’ will help us navigate the future.”

What did you like about your school? // “Fairfield Prep helped me grow academically, but more important, as a human being. Through service opportunities and immersion trips, my eyes have become open to social injustices. I wish I could eliminate prejudices entirely but by

On the lighter side, where’s your favorite place in Fairfield? // “The Country Cow. Best bacon, egg, and cheese ever.”

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QUICK TAKES Tip for succeeding in high school “Be proactive. You can never plan enough, and you will be ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.

Simultaneously, be willing to discard your plan and make a new one. Adaptability is key when life can throw so many unexpected challenges in your direction.”

Advice to freshmen: “Stretch yourself, but remain focused on the activities that you are truly passionate about.”

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Favorite extracurricular: “Mentoring at a local elementary school.”

Summer 2020 in five words: “A time for selfreflection.”

Local go-to: “Walking or running at St. Mary’s by the Sea.”

CLAIRE CHERNISKE Warde High School

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raduating Warde High School with near perfect ACT score and a sky-high GPA (making Headmaster’s list each year while taking AP and Honors classes and being a member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society and Business Honor Society), Claire Cherniske is also an athlete. She was captain of the soccer team and a four-year varsity lacrosse player. She was one of thirtyfour FCIAC athletes honored in the 2020 CAS-CIAC Scholar-Athlete Banquet and one of three from Warde to receive the 2020 Superintendent’s Student Recognition Award for academics, school leadership and community service—yes, she volunteers. She’s planning a future in analytics.

What is your favorite subject? // “My favorite subject has been, and probably always will be, math. To me, it was always about the process of figuring out how to get an answer that made the satisfying feeling of finding the right one even that much sweeter.

It’s tangible and real, and often the comprehensive skill set used to solve a math problem is far more applicable to day-to-day problems than we may realize. It offers a logical and concrete explanation to the world around us, and I’ve always found comfort in the lack of a ‘gray area’ that many other school subjects seemed to have.”

When did you know it was important to you? // “During elementary school. I would voluntarily practice my times tables and Mad Minutes at home—for fun, I may add—to try to speed up my time and complete them without any errors.

Math helped me gain more confidence in school when I was younger because I put so much effort into it that I could see noticeable improvement. It taught me the power of putting dedicated time and practice into all that I did.”

Do you have a mentor? // “Ms. MacIntosh—Ms. Mac, as she is known to students—was my senior year AP U.S. Gov teacher and sophomore year Global Studies teacher. Having her twice was a blessing because she knew me better than anyone else in the building and helped show me my potential by making sure I never settled for ‘good enough’ in or out of

the classroom. She taught me not only how to read more carefully and write more articulately, but also the most important skill: how to think more critically. It was with her gentle encouragement that I chose to stray from what I know and take a step outside of my comfort zone next year.”

What do you hope to achieve in college? // “In addition to getting a degree, I am looking to expand my horizons in college. Having lived in Fairfield since I was born, I chose to attend USC in order to experience an entirely new city and lifestyle. USC affords me the educational flexibility to experiment with classes in all of their undergraduate schools, which I plan to take full advantage of. While currently in the business school, I am looking to double major or minor in mathematics with an end goal of working in data analytics.”

What role can teens take now? // “I recently saw a post that claimed, ‘We are responsible for becoming more ethical than the society we grew up in.’ This generation of teenagers is already making waves and demonstrating that we will stand up for what is right, especially in regards to the current Black Lives Matter movement. It is critical that we continue to challenge outdated ideas and normalize changing our opinions and beliefs when presented with new information in order to move forward in the right direction.”

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“The teachers are what make FCDS such a special place. They are kind, caring, and patient. I love going to an all-boys school because they really understand us, and I have great friendships that mean a lot to me.”

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Tip for succeeding in high school “Get involved early. I started participating in most of my clubs freshman year.”

My motto: “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.”

Superpower pick: “Telekinesis.”

Favorite local place: “Southport Beach.”

ALLISON TELESZ Greens Farms Academy

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learly, Allison Telesz has the goods: Jefferson Book Award, Cum Laude Society, Roger B. True Research Award, Silver Key Scholarship Art and Writing Award as well as high honors and Head of School Distinction. Moreover, while attending Greens Farms Academy, she brought it to everything she did: athletic field, performing arts stage, scientific coursework, language arts, and more. She was president of the School Community Service Board, Head Editor of Penumbra literary magazine and co-captain of the tennis team; she played viola for the Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra for four years and sang with the Harbor Blues a cappella female troupe; she even did an internship at Yale Cancer Research Center. This fall she is applying her many talents to liberal arts at Duke.

Do you have a favorite subject? // “I would say I have two favorite subjects: creative writing and Spanish.

I haven’t always had a love of writing, but over the course of my high school career, my teachers really helped me hone my skills. By senior year it was those assignments and that class that I looked forward to most. On the other hand, I have always loved Spanish, probably because languages come more easily to me.”

What does success at Greens Farms mean to you? // “I think I find the greatest satisfaction at the end of each school year when the culmination of an entire year’s worth of hard work finally comes to fruition. I see this most evidently at the end of the year concert that my all female a capella group, The Harbor Blues, in which I have been a member of since freshman year, puts on along with the all-male a capella group.

After hours of rehearsals every week since September, whether I’m singing background or a solo, it’s always super fun and rewarding to be on stage and be a part of a group.

I also see this when my fellow editors and I release the final publication of our school’s literary magazine, Penumbra, every spring after months of mulling over art and writing submissions, experimenting with new ways to format, and striving in general to make each edition better than the year prior. This was especially significant for me this year as a senior editor during quarantine in which I had to learn the editing software using a short online tutorial and lots of trial and error as well as attend meetings over Zoom with the other editors to go over our lengthy to do lists after a day of online school.”

How do you think your GFA teachers would describe you? // “I think my teachers would say that I’m pretty diplomatic and creative and that I’m very engaged both inside and outside of the classroom.”

What did you like about Greens Farms Academy? // “It truly gave me the opportunity to engage in all sorts of activities. I never felt confined to pursuing just academics or just sports or just the arts. I think GFA encourages students to pursue their specific passions but also be well rounded individuals. I also appreciated how tight knit the community was, how attentive the teachers were and how supportive my classmates were.”

Who helped? // “ My senior year English teacher, Ms. Greiner, was one of my mentors. She was also my advisor for three years and the head of the literary magazine, of which I was a part for four years. I could always count on her to sit down with me outside of class and help me to revise any of my writing, whether it was an assignment or something I had just written for fun. She was such a supportive presence and definitely was my sounding board throughout high school.”

What’s the big goal now? // “I am attending Duke University this fall and I am really excited to expand on both the interests that I have developed in high school as well as explore new subjects that I haven’t been exposed to yet. I am looking forward to taking advantage of my liberal arts education these first couple of years as I know I don’t want to pigeonhole myself into one particular career or field just yet.”

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QUICK TAKES Favorite extracurricular: “Volunteering at Bridgeport Hospital because I loved interacting with the patients and my coworkers.”

If could have dinner with anyone: “Mike Trout.”

Superpower pick: “Superspeed.”

Favorite local place: “Gaetano’s Deli.”

JAMES FLINK Ludlowe High School

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hat do you do when your GPA is up in the stratosphere? Anything you want. During his high school years, James (a.k.a. Jamie) Flink was captain of the Varsity Baseball Team and filled shelves at home with plenty of awards for his athletics, including Cross-Country MVP and Scholar-Athlete awards. He also hauled in a slew of academic achievements, such as the Yale University Book Award in 2019, named a Connecticut Governor Scholars semifinalist, and a National Honor Society member in English, math, science, social studies and Spanish.

He likes a good challenge. For each one that comes his way and catches his eye, he sets goals to get there—and then does. Currently, he’s eyeing a future in the U.S. Armed Forces. He’ll be a catch.

You have so many interests. Did you have a favorite subject at Warde? // “English. I like the freedom to write about the things I find meaningful.

There’s not a formula; it’s open. I took an amazing English class senior year: Call of the Wild. I find myself identifying with the characters in the stories we read. I loved that.”

What would you consider one of your biggest successes during high school? // “My greatest success in high school was finding a strong balance between all the different facets of my life: sports, school, socially. By being flexible and staying organized, I was able to find this balance.”

What challenge did you face? // “Finding balance in my lifestyle. Early on, I’d get too entrenched in things that weren’t of the greatest importance.

Breaking this pattern was hard, but it’s been incredibly gratifying.”

How would you describe yourself versus what your teachers would say about you? // “I’d say I’m focused, but I have a good sense of humor. My teachers would say I

invested in my learning.”

What do you hope to get from college? // “I hope I make lifelong friendships and become a leader of character.”

And in ten years? // “Hopefully, I’m flying Apache helicopters for the Army. I want to serve my country and be part of the greatest team in the world.”

What defines your generation? // “I think my generation is passionate and eager to leave its mark on the world.”

What role can teens take now? // “Find things they love and invest time in those things: sports, academics, volunteering, clubs, etc.”

Do you have a role model? // “Role model = Michael Jordan.”

Any parting thought? // “I couldn’t ask for a better place to grow up.”

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ow that you’ve made a checklist of the must-have pieces to add to your closet, let us remind you of all the shopping opportunities right here in our towns—from family-owned department stores on the Post Road to boutiques that line our bustling main streets. Revisit the ones you love and discover the ones that are not on your radar (but should be). The only thing better than that freshoutfit feeling is knowing you’re supporting the businesses and people that make our communities great. fairfieldlivingmag.com

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We hope this year’s set of finalists, with their innovative and imaginative projects, is just the inspiration you have been looking for. Join us on September 16, 2020 for our virtual awards ceremony, where the winners for each category will be revealed. We wish our finalists much luck, and we thank all who entered, as well as our judges and our generous sponsors, who have made this celebration possible.

The following is a listing of the 2020 A-List Awards finalists by category. Please note that this listing includes the entrant’s name and contact information for each finalist. To view the full list of professionals credited for each project as well as a project photo, please visit athomealistawards.com to view our new digital A-List Awards program. Each finalist “page” can be shared on social media, and the link to each “page” can be included on a website or forwarded via email.

This year has been unlike any other. Due to the worldwide pandemic, our vision for 2020 has been altered—we have been sheltering at home, pivoting how and where we work, and adapting to an ever-changing reality. Despite these unprecedented challenges, our design community has created and embraced a new vision for 2020—they have shown, now more than ever, how essential good design is to making our spaces reflect who we are, how we live, and the way we want to feel. Against all odds, we received more entries than ever before in this year’s A-List competition, and our esteemed panel of judges had the unenviable task of determining the finalists from a truly impressive pool of submissions.

We thank our judges for giving their time and expertise to this year’s competition.

Welcome to athome magazine’s eleventh annual A-List Awards.

Separate but together

Laura Kaehler Architects @laurakaehlerarchitects Laura Kaehler, Principal Matt Arnott, Project Architect Laura Kaehler Architects Greenwich; 203-629-4646 kaehlerarchitects.com

Hemingway Fine Homes @hemingwayconstruction Hemingway Fine Homes Greenwich; 203-625-0566 hemingwayconstruction.com

Clarity Home Interiors @clarityhome Amy Zolin Clarity Home Interiors Greenwich; 203-340-2468 clarityhomeinteriors.com

BATH DESIGN: Transitional/Modern

Steven Mueller Architects @steven_mueller_architects Steven Mueller Architects Greenwich; 203-869-3758 stevenmuellerarchitects.com

Sage Design @sage_design_ct Kathy Hodge Sage Design Fairfield; 203-553-9656 sagedesign.com

Pimlico Interiors @pimlicointeriors Melissa Lindsay Pimlico Interiors Westport; 203-972-8166 pimlicointeriors.com

Mark P. Finlay Architects @mpfarchitects Jay Valade Deborah Szabo Maureen Kokorda Mark P. Finlay Architects Southport; 203-254-2388 markfinlay.com

BATH DESIGN: Trad/Classic

Morgan Harrison Home @morganharrisonhome Morgan Harrison Home New Canaan; 203-554-0941 morganharrisonhome.com

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

DINING ROOM

Neil Hauck Architects @neil_hauck_architects Neil Hauck, Principal Brian O’Connor Robert Metzgar Neil Hauck Architects Darien; 203-655-9340 neilhauckarchitects.com

Laura Kaehler Architects @laurakaehlerarchitects Laura Kaehler, Lead Designer Richard Basic, Team Architect Victor Sheptovitsky, Team Architect Laura Kaehler Architects Greenwich; 203-629-4646 kaehlerarchitects.com

Cobble Court Interiors @cobblecourtinteriors Robert Rizzo Cobble Court Interiors New Canaan; 203-972-7878 cobblecourt.com

Jody Fierz Interior Design Ridgefield; 203-722-1447 jodyfierz.com

Jody Fierz Interior Design with Doyle Coffin Architecture @jodyfierzint @doylecoffin @doylecoffininteriors

Huestis Tucker Architects @huestistuckerarchitects Jennifer Huestis Huestis Tucker Architects Woodbridge; 203-248-1007 huestistucker.com

KITCHEN DESIGN: Trad/Classic

The Rath Project @therathproject Diane Rath The Rath Project Fairfield; 518-542-6268 therathproject.com

Pimlico Interiors @pimlicointeriors Melissa Lindsay Pimlico Interiors Westport; 203-972-8166 pimlicointeriors.com

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

ENTRYWAY

Robin Henry Studio @robinhenryid Robin Henry Studio Westport; 646-409-3099 robinhenrystudio.com

COMMERCIAL SPACE: Interior Design + Architecture Beinfield Architecture @beinfieldarchitecture Beinfield Architecture Norwalk; 203-838-5789 beinfield.com

Pimlico Interiors @pimlicointeriors Melissa Lindsay Pimlico Interiors Westport; 203-972-8166 pimlicointeriors.com

Studio KC @studiokcinteriors Katie Canfield Studio KC Stamford; 845-705-0684 studiokcinteriors.com

Robin Carroll (Interior Designer) KARP New Canaan; 203-972-3366 karpassociatesinc.com

KARP New Canaan; 203-972-3366 karpassociatesinc.com

KARP @karpassociatesinc

Deane, Inc. @kitchensbydeane Peter Deane Deane, Inc. Stamford; 203-327-7008 deaneinc.com

Alisberg Parker Architects @alisbergparker Susan Alisberg Alisberg Parker Architects Old Greenwich 203-637-8730 alisbergparker.com

KITCHEN DESIGN: Transitional/Modern

Sarah Blank Design Studio @sarahblankdesign Sarah Blank Design Studio Greenwich; 203-655-6900 sarahblankdesignstudio.com

Robert Dean Architects @robertdeanarchitects Robert Dean Architects New Canaan; 203-966-8333 robertdeanarchitects.com

Morgan Harrison Home @morganharrisonhome Morgan Harrison Home New Canaan; 203-594-7878 morganharrisonhome.com

Peter Coffin Doyle Coffin Architecture Ridgefield; 203-431-6001 doylecoffinarchitecture.com

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Roughan Interiors @roughaninteriors Roughan Interiors Weston and New York City 203-769-1150 roughaninteriors.com

Pimlico Interiors @pimlicointeriors Melissa Lindsay Pimlico Interiors Westport; 203-972-8166 pimlicointeriors.com

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

Charles Hilton Charles Hilton Architects Greenwich; 203-489-3800 hiltonarchitects.com

Ray Forehand Christina Lake Forehand + Lake Fairfield; 203-259-7636 forehandlake.com

Forehand + Lake with Charles Hilton Architects @forehand_lakedesign @charleshiltonarchitects

BEDROOM: Trad/Classic

Sage & Ginger @sageandgingerdesigns Emily Fuhrman Sage & Ginger New Canaan; 203-594-9862 sageandginger.com

Ryan Salvatore Design @ryansalvatorearchitecture Ryan Salvatore Design New York City; 212-475-0050 ryan-salvatore.com

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Hobbs, Inc.

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Hobbs, Inc. is an award-winning builder of distinctive homes in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Brothers Scott and Ian Hobbs are proud to honor the legacy of integrity, quality and Hobbs,instilled Inc. is an builder of distinctive homes in client service by award-winning their grandfather and founder, Theodore Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

Brothers Scott and Ian deFreyne Hobbs, over six decades ago.

Hobbs are proud to honor the legacy of integrity, quality and The company sustainsinstilled strong,by collaborative relationships with Theodore client service their grandfather and founder, the mostdeFreyne respected architects and designers in the construction Hobbs, over six decades ago. industry. They employ experienced, dedicated professionals and company relationships talentedThe craftsmen to sustains plan andstrong, executecollaborative every step of the “Hobbs with the most respected architects and designers in the construction Approach” for each project. Whether renovating an apartment in industry.

They employ experienced, dedicated professionals New York City, constructing a waterfront home in the Hamptons or and to plan and execute every of the “Hobbs buildingtalented a family craftsmen retreat in Connecticut, each team is instep constant Approach” for each project. Whether apartment in communication to deliver a superior building renovating experience an from New York City, constructing a waterfront home in the Hamptons or concept to completion and beyond. Hobbs Care, a division of Hobbs, building a family retreat in Connecticut, each team is in constant Inc., is available to clients to provide comprehensive maintenance communication to deliver a superior building experience from programs, renovations and continual home improvement services. concept to completion and beyond. Hobbs Care, a division of Hobbs, The company’s success to is marked byprovide their transparency, synergy Inc., is available clients to comprehensive maintenance and determination to adhere to the values and client services thatservices. programs, renovations and continual home improvement make the company great.

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BEDROOM: Transitional/Modern

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Ring’s End, a Connecticut-based lumber and building materials retailer, serves the CT shoreline, South County, RI, and Southern Westchester County, NY. Founded in 1902 in Darien, Ring’s End today End, alumberyards, Connecticut-based lumber and paint building materials has nineRing’s full-service ten free-standing centers, retailer, serves the CT shoreline, South County, RI, and Southern most with dedicated design and décor showrooms, a commercial Westchester County, NY. Founded in 1902 in Darien, Ring’s paint and lacquer facility, a custom millwork shop, a centralized End today has warehouse, nine full-service lumberyards, ten freestanding distribution and an education center.

Ring’s Endpaint is thecenters, most with dedicated andand décor showrooms, a commercial largest retailer of both Marvindesign windows doors and Benjamin paint and lacquer facility, a custom millwork shop, a centralized Moore paint in the Northeast. This family-run company remains distribution warehouse, and an education center.

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At Marvin, we’re driven by this purpose: to imagine and create better ways of living. As people spend more time indoors, we recognize that our work isn’t just about building better windows and doors—it’s about opening new possibilities for how people live, work, think and feel inside a Marvin space. Warm sunlight, fresh air and a connection to the natural world can instantly change the mood of a home or office. We design our products to make that connection feel seamless—even in the most challenging of spaces. We are committed to design that is as functional and intuitive as it is beautiful. Rather than meeting expectations, we push ourselves to elevate the standard for excellence. Whether we’re replicating historic millwork, engineering uninterrupted views or improving energy performance, we look for what we can do better—and then we design it. Since the day we opened our doors in 1912 as a family-owned and -operated cedar and lumber company, we’ve looked for ways to help people live better. We continue to evolve by raising the bar, building quality, beauty and simplicity into people’s everyday lives.

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SEPT/OCT 2020 / DONNA MOFFLY

OF KIDS & CANDOR

From Chase: “Dear God: Thank you for giving us the beautiful trees.

It looks very nice.”

PRE-SCHOOL To Frederica McGannon at Bridges Pre-school: “Yesternight when I was going to bed…” and “Hey look, it’s winding outside”. Then from a three-year-old drinking juice boxes on a long drive: “I feel like tape. I’m sticky all over.”

From Liz Hart at Greenwich Country Day: “These are my new blue pants, do you realize them?” And when she asked daughter Lolly how her first day of nursery school went, the little girl replied: “Well, nobody laughed and nobody cried.”

During a discussion about the celebration of Passover, Phoebe Huth raised her hand.

“We celebrate Passover,” she announced. The teacher, who had known the family for years, was taken by surprise. But Phoebe explained: “When Abby’s clothes get too small for her, she passes them over to me; and when they get too small for me, I pass them over to Brecky.”

KINDERGARTEN Cristin Marandino’s six-year-old nephew Ryan got into a scuffle with another boy over the swing set on the school playground. When the teacher sat him down to find out what happened, he walked her through the events very logically, then at the main point, stopped, looked at her and said: “Okay, here’s where it doesn’t look so good for me.”

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Sister Carol Ann, director of Villa Maria School in Stamford, was elated when a young man in First Communion class asked her how to spell the fairfieldlivingmag.com

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word “penance.” But her bubble burst when she asked him to use it used it in a sentence and he replied: “The Red Sox won the penance.”

Eight-year-old Miles Patrick McDonald, who was brought into the world through modern technology, was taking religious instruction in preparation for confirmation.

For homework the kids were asked to write a prayer to God. So he wrote: “Dear God: I don’t know who my father is, but please let him go to heaven, whoever he might be—except if he’s Donald Trump.”

An English teacher at Country Day sent our twelve-year-old Audrey home to show us a paper she’d done particularly well on.

Assignment: define words, then use them in sentences. The word “vie” she’d defined as “to worry”. Used in a sentence? “Oy vie!”

SUNDAY SCHOOL Bobbi Eggers asked the Sunday school children at Christ Church to write letters to God, and here are some excerpts: “Dear God, I think it would be a good idea to bring the dinosaurs back. Then there would be no need for ladders.” From Hunter: “God came down from Heaven and He saw my room and He said: ‘Hey. Nice room.’ ” From Brian: “Dear God: How do you think our choir is doing?” From Chase: “Dear God: Thank you for giving us the beautiful trees. It looks very nice.” And from Blake: “Dear God: What does heaven look like and I love you. I think you are old, maybe five or twenty-one.”

Bobbi also shared this year’s list of the “Top 10 Questions Kids Have About God” which includes: “How did God know He was God?” “Why should I pray if God already knows what’s going to happen?” “How can He see everybody all at the same time?” “Why did God make mosquitos?”

All food for thought. We can learn a lot from looking at the world through these fresh young eyes—and have some laughs in the process.

But while we’re at it, let’s remember to give an A+ to their teachers.

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t’s September and I get to write about kids again. But this time, in honor of our brave educators who have done such an amazing job in their virtual classrooms lately, I’m focusing on comments that our smallest fry have made to their teachers over the years. Some are new, some classics that bear repeating, but all should brighten your day.

Kids do have a way with words.

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