September/October 2011

Courage On Display

In 2001, Ridgefield's foundation was shaken with the September 11 terrorist attacks.

By Amy Strada
Photograph by Amber S. Clark

In Harm's Way

On September 11, 2001, Frank D’Aleo, an EMS paramedic for St. Claire’s Hospital in New York City, reported to work at 8:00 a.m. for his 16-hour shift.

By Kerry Anne Ducey
Frank D’Aleo

Bucking the Tide

Scores of non-profit organizations facing cutbacks in support due to the economic downturn have had to turn to a range of new and innovative programs for getting donors to dig deeper.

By Nick Wedge

Stepping Into the Future

Ridgefield Academy students might not realize it, but their school's brand new, million-dollar technology center gives them a ticket to ride--deep into the 21st century.

By Gordon Rago

Coneheads

Cones 4 college quickly became a household name, a recognizable truck around town with two friendly faces inside.

By Liz Young

Guardian Angel

To Martha, he's a husband. To Matthew and Jack, he's Dad. And to GE Asset Management, he's a senior vice president.

By William Garvey
Tom Lincoln

Hot for Teacher

Leading classes by day, setting fashion by night

Ten Minutes with Pam Fitzpatrick

For 30 years, Pam Fitzpatrick has been getting to know women—intimately.

By Brooke Springer
Pam Fitzpatrick

The Dynamic Duo

At 1,900 square feet, this Oscaleta Road home is small compared to the Ridgefield average, which measures in at 2,900 square feet.

By Geoffrey Morris

Dinner and a Movie

Just one mile north of the Ridgefield border on Route 116 is Vox Bar and Restaurant. Owner Jean Le Bris, with wife Sophie, took over the former Auberge Maxime from his brother ten years ago and changed the more traditional French restaurant into a casual French/American bistro and bar.

Julia Reis