Greenwich Time mascot "Henrietta" the turkey was removed from Greenwich Point Monday. (Helen Neafsey/Greenwich Time Staff photo)
GREENWICH TIME'S TOP STORY
GREENWICH TIME GETS THE STORY WRONG
HENRIETTA IS REALLY NAMED HENRY. YES SHE IS A HE !!!!
NEWSPAPER HYPE GETS TURKEY THOWN OFF GREENWICH POINT.
NEXT THE GREENWICH TIME IS GOING TO DO A HARD HITTING INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNCKS
After a long summer strolling the beach at Greenwich Point, the wild turkey named Henrietta was captured and re-released into the wild by the Department of Environmental Protection Monday, officials said.
The bird was apprehended around 10:20 a.m. without being harmed and moved to a state forest , according to Howard Kilpatrick, a wildlife biologist with the Department of Environmental Protection's Wildlife Division.
"The turnout was good for her," said Greenwich Animal Control Officer Suzanne Carlin. "It was a wise decision so she could go back to a normal way of life." ....
...Ed Fesco, property foreman at Greenwich Point, said a woman was pecked and scratched by the bird recently.
"It scratched her arm and then flew up and pecked her head," said Fesco. Mike Henry, utility worker and caretaker of the property for 25 years, said his friend's girlfriend was also pecked on the leg by the bird, causing her to have minor bleeding. Animal Control was called on both occasions, according to the men. ....
....However, Theresa Stanton, who said she had a frightening encounter with what she deemed an aggressive bird, said the result Monday was positive for everyone involved.
"It was probably the best thing for the humans and the bird," said Stanton.
For months, employees at Greenwich Point said they witnessed Henrietta stroll in and out of the beach each day.
"It was probably the best thing for the humans and the bird," said Stanton.
For months, employees at Greenwich Point said they witnessed Henrietta stroll in and out of the beach each day.
"In the morning when I open the gate, I see her coming back in, and at night she leaves," Henry said last week, before Henrietta had been removed. Fesco said the bird used to travel with four other turkeys, but during the spring started wandering alone.
Brian O'Toole, of Audubon Greenwich, said wild turkeys are a common presence in the Greenwich area and have been growing quickly in population over the last decade. In 1992, when Audubon started recording their presence, there were nine wild turkeys. In 2004, they hit a record high of 115, and this year there are 69 turkeys, O'Toole said, noting that the statistics are from Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and parts of Westchester County.
What was not common however, is how Henrietta was behaving, according to O'Toole.
"It's unusual for them to approach people," he said. "I've never heard of any incident like this," O'Toole said last week. "It's a very rare case."
Short of hiding money under the mattress, in coffee grinds or in an old sock, bank customers are increasing their deposits to smaller mom-and-pop thrifts on Connecticut's Gold Coast as they look to keep their savings closer to home, the heads of several locally-based institutions said Monday.
Bank customers in lower Fairfield County yesterday were divided about whether they should be worried, even though the financial news was dire.
The Convent of the Sacred Heart soccer team continued its recent surge, defeating host Canterbury 2-1 in New Milford Saturday.
Perhaps it's just a rationalization to ease the pain of yet another Mets season down the drain, but it really is fitting that the Mets squandered yet another prime opportunity to play in the post-season with a loss to the Florida Marlins on Sunday.
Obituaries:
JOHN HARRISON age 81, died on September 28, 2008. Born March 19, 1927, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Ann Harrison. John grew up in Crestwood, N.Y. and graduated from Peekskill Military Academy and Drew University. He served in the Korean War as an officer in the United States Navy. In 1955, he began a long and distinguished career in food brokerage serving the metropolitan area of New York. Eventually, John Harrison & Co. located to his home town of Greenwich, Connecticut. Known for his integrity, sound convictions and common sense, John was a rock for his family and well respected in his community. John has been an active member of First Church of Round Hill for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Stanwich Club. A passionate outdoor sportsman, naturalist and motorhomer, John experienced his beloved United States like few others. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marianne Host Harrison, his son, Jay Kenderdine Harrison and his wife Emma, of Balsham, England, his son, Tyler Host Harrison and his wife Kathryn, of Atlanta, Georgia, and his five grandchildren: Torkil, Oliver, Lillie, Jack and Bennett. Memorial services will be held at the First Church of Round Hill at 2:00 on Saturday, October 4th. Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home of Greenwich is in charge of arrangements.
MARY MADDEN BEGLEY age 87, died at her home after a brief illness, on Saturday, September 27. She was a 56-year resident of Greenwich and later Palm Beach. She was the beloved mother of Monie Begley Feurey of New York City, John Begley of Shelton, CT., Claire Perry of Bishop, CA., and Bill Begley of Dallas, TX. And the beloved sister of Florence Madden Clark of Glenview, IL and Palm Beach. She is also survived by her devoted grandchildren, all of whom she adored: Dori Begley, Ian Begley, Caitlin Feurey, Brendan Feurey, Jonathan Begley, Victoria Begley, Stephen Ricks, William Ricks. And daughters-in-law, Susan Begley and Bridgette Begley. She was born in Chicago to George and Loretta Madden. She was predeceased by her former husband, John Begley. She was, until recently, a member of The Everglades Club, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, and The Stanwich Club. She was an avid golfer, tennis player, bridge player and fierce competitor. Her passions were her family, her friends in many generations, and all the parties, which were legendary! She was one of the founding board members of the first Montessori school in the United States, The Whitby School in Greenwich. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Greenwich at 11am Saturday, October 4th. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to: The Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Southwestern Connecticut, 1029 East Main Street, Stamford, CT. 06902, who were the angels who made her last days more comfortable.
CATHERINE MCAFEE-SCHACHT age 47, passed away suddenly at home in Milford, CT on September 26, 2008. She was born on April 25, 1961 and attended Stamford schools. Catherine is survived by her husband, Hyman Schacht who was the love of her life. She is also survived by her son, Christopher David Schacht & wife Ellen and her new grandson Christopher David Schacht, Jr. Also a daughter, Stacey Schacht and her son Michael. She is also survived by her mother Nancy McAfee of Riverside, CT, her father Charles McAfee and wife Jean of Norwalk. Also four sisters Jacqueline Lewis of West Haven, Maureen Wood & her husband Stan of Milford, Sandra Gasiorowski & her husband John of Shelton, and Barbara Raiente of Riverside, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and an Aunt Susan Seaton and two uncles. The New Haven Crematory will be handling arrangements. There are no calling hours. There will be a memorial mass at a later date at St. Catherine's in Riverside.
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