Hospice volunteers enrich Greenwich Hospital care program
Greenwich Hospital hospice volunteers aid patients and families with errands doctor visits and emotional support. Coordinator Ellen Blauner notes volunteers represent everyday life and become trusted friends, helping families feel they did everything possible as survivors. Continued on Page 25.
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Ellen Blauner
Greenwich Hospital
Ms. Blauner
Angie Ewing
Late tax payments rise hit town budget shortfall
Town faces about 100000 shortfall in current fiscal year from unpaid real estate taxes. Tax Collector James L. Branca calls it the worst in 17 years, blaming a weak economy and real estate market. Delinquent rates rise from 1.0 to 2.32 percent. each point equals 945000 in revenue. Lien laws require six months overdue taxes to be tied to property by June 30, with liens removable only by fee. Officials say impact negative but not alarming. no quick fix seen.
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James L. Branca
Branca
First Selectman
Johr Fall
Board of Estimate and Taxation
Times
Margenot
Retirement Goals Redefine the Third Half of Life
Jack and Phoebe Ballard urge preparations for life after work. Former Mobil executives advise using the third half of life to stay productive and fulfilled. They founded the Third Half of Life Institute, offering a three day weekend seminar for ten and seeking nonprofit status.
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Jack
Phoebe Ballard
Ballard
Mobil International
Mobil
Middle East
Ballards
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Life Institute
Phoebe
Jack Ballard
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