U.S. Riders Take First & Second Place at CSI Greenwich International Show Jumping Competition
Riders from around the world came to Greenwich Polo Grounds on Saturday to compete for winner’s ribbons and more than $300,000. in prize money and in the end two Americans finished in first and second place in this elite event.
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Five time Olympian and two time gold medal winner McLain Ward from nearby Brewster, NY, grabbed first place astride Lezaro besting five other riders in the jump-off bringing home over $71,000.00. Edged out in second place, also with a no fault run and only 1/10 of a second back was fellow American Devin Ryan who rode Eddie Blue earning the more than $43,000.00 prize. Ward has been a legend in the sport who became the youngest rider in history to win $1,000,000, which he achieved at 24 years of age.A beautiful crisp fall day drew a very large crowd to this second CSI show and were treated to a tremendous display of beauty and grace from these talented riders and magnificent equines from both the U.S. and Canada, Great Britain, Columbia, Egypt and several other countries.
Competing once again in this second CSI Show in Greenwich was top-notch competitor Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of Michael Bloomberg who finished in ninth place.Last year's first place finisher Nayel Nassar did not fare so well this year riding 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding, Coronado finishing in 16th place in the CSI3 Grand Prix with 4 faults. CSI3 level competition challenges horse and rider who must jump fences just over five feet in height.
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Governor Directs Flags to Half-staff following Ambush, Murder of Two Bristol Police officers Overnight
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of two officers from the Bristol Police Department who were shot and killed in the line of duty late last night while responding to a domestic violence situation involving family at a private residence in Bristol. A third officer was also shot and has been seriously injured.
The names of the officers involved have not yet been released as their families are in the process of being notified.
Flags should be lowered immediately and remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time. The Office of the Governor will send out a notification when flags should be returned to full-staff.
“The loss of two officers from the Bristol Police Department who were killed in the line of duty while responding to an emergency call of domestic violence is a senseless tragedy, and my prayers are with their families, loved ones, and fellow officers,” Governor Lamont said. “I also ask the residents of Connecticut to keep in their prayers a third officer who was shot while responding to this emergency and is currently in the hospital with serious injuries. This is a devastating reminder of the dangers that police officers face every day to protect our families and neighbors from all kinds of situations. These officers are heroes and will always be remembered for the honorable service they provided to their town and their state. This continues to be an active situation, and I’ve directed DESPP Commissioner James Rovella and the Connecticut State Police to support the Bristol Police Department and greater community in every way they can.”
Morning Weather Report
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Low around 56. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Robert “Bob” Weiss Died; “He will be missed by his loving family”
Robert E. Weiss (Bob), 1930 – 2022, died at his home in Westport, CT after an eight-year challenge with Lewy Body Dementia. His family was with him at the time of his passing.
Bob was born in the Bronx and attended James Monroe High School and New York University. He honorably served in the Coast Guard during the Korean War. Bob retired after many decades as president of F.M. Weiss Realty Company. He was an inveterate collector. His passions included antique cars, toys, stamps, tools of every shape and form, and DIY projects (for himself and unsuspecting neighbors).
He will be missed by his loving family: his wife of 67 years, Sylvia Weiss (Adler); his children, Amy Weiss (John Yankovich), Liz Weiss (Timothy Carruthers), and Marian Cherrone (Jim); his grandchildren, Joshua Carruthers, Simon Carruthers, and Andrea Yankovich; and his many friends.
He was predeceased by his older brother, Murray Weiss, and his parents, Albert and Sophia Weiss.