Charlotte Cline, Connie Bowmann, Esha Shanbhogue
Eighty-one young artists entered the Junior division of the Art Society of Old Greenwich’s 2008 Sidewalk Art Show.
Seven artworks were sold. Every youngster received a ribbon. Monetary awards were given for first, second and third, in their age group, through donations from Cleveland, Duble and Arnold Corp, The Dowling Group Ltd, Walter and Lucie Anderes who organized the show, Moloya Lasar, Pioneer Penwomen of Greenwich, the Wednesday Painters, Nina Cocchi, Jeanine Jackson and the Sound Beach Pizza and Grill.
Jefferson Wells is hosting a series of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) roundtables to provide local businesses with insight and knowledge on preparing organizations for a successful adoption.
A two car accident that blocked traffic in both lanes going eastbound on the Post Road and one lane going westbound at the intersection of Dayton Avenue between Stop & Shop and A&P Fresh has been cleared.
Police and firemen as well as Greenwich Emergency Services responded to the scene. An Oldsmobile station wagon and a BMW sedan collided. The Oldsmobile's front hood was damaged and the left front frame and tire of the BMW was damaged. Further damage is unknown at this time. The accident happened at about 5:50 this evening.
The Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary recently observed its 58th Annual Meeting with a program and luncheon at the Burning Tree Country Club. Dr. Zoher Ghogawala, a nationally-recognized neurosurgeon on the Greenwich staff and director of the hospital’s Wallace Clinical Trials Center, was the luncheon speaker and addressed the topic “Community-based Clinical Trials: The Future of Outcome Research." During the luncheon Mimi Grady, now starting her second term as auxiliary president, announced that 645 volunteers contributed 63, 713 hours at the hospital last year. Following the meeting, from left, are Dr. Ghogawala; Mimi Grady, auxiliary president; and Greenwich Hospital President Frank Corvino.
Beginning on Nov. 5, Support Connection, Inc. will offer a monthly support group via toll-free teleconference for women living with breast cancer.
The group will take place on the first Wednesday of the month beginning at 8 p.m. Support Connection is a not-for-profit organization specializing in free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
On Wednesday Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. seven fantastic Good Dog Foundation therapy dogs will be at the Pierre Deux store on 40 East Elm St. to celebrate the wonderful work of Good Dog and to promote Pierre Deux's one day sale.
The Board of Selectmen Oct. 9 meeting is now airing with weekend broadcasts on Friday at 7 and at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Think there is not much going on in Old Greenwich? Think again.
On Thursday, Oct. 16 residents will have the opportunity to be updated on a range of significant issues by local experts when the Old Greenwich Association (OGA) hosts its annual meeting and community forum in the First Congregational Church on Sound Beach Avenue at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature representatives from the Greenwich Traffic Department, Greenwich Police Department, Greenwich Point Conservancy, Greenwich Civic Center Committee and the Connecticut State Legislature.
EVADING
Dwayne Lawler, 39, of 1465 East Putnam Ave. was arrested Oct. 10 and charged with evading responsibility. Police had been sent to the scene of an East Putnam Avenue motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles and officers reportedly determined that the person responsible had left the scene without providing any information. According to police reports, Lawler came to the scene 50 minutes later and said he was the driver. Police said they examined his vehicle and determined the damage to it was consistent with the damage to the other vehicles. Lawler was released on a $250 cash bond and is due in court Oct. 24.
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BREACH OF PEACE
Hilda Munoz, 60, of 76 Bertolf Road, Riverside was arrested Oct. 11 and charged with breach of peace. Police had been sent to the scene of a reported dispute between neighbors. The reporting party alleged to police that Munoz had approached her and begun yelling and waiving her fists in the air. According to this person, this has been an ongoing problem for about three years and that she was “extremely fearful” of Munoz. Police reported that after speaking to a third party, this woman’s account of events was confirmed. Munoz was released on a promise to appear and is due in court Oct. 20.
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