06/09/10 The Raw Greenwich News Feed: Afternoon Edition

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Bear necessity: Greenwich woman hopes product line will be a must for kids Greenwich Citizen Greenwich resident Mary Beth Minton hopes the next big thing is Zylie -- as in Zylie the Bear. Minton has created a line of products, "The Adventures of ...

Founders Day Picnic on July 18: Celebrate Greenwich's 370th anniversary ShorelinePlus.com By Greenwich Historical Society The Town of Greenwich, the Greenwich Historical Society and the Greenwich Point Conservancy will celebrate Greenwich's 370th ...

Blue Wave defeats rival Rams Stamford Advocate Photo: Keelin Daly / Greenwich Time | Buy This Photo Darien's Alden Frelinghuysen, left, and Case Matheis celebrate an early goal as Darien High School ...

Screening for Jewish Genetic Diseases Greenwich Post Local Jewish congregations and community organizations, schools, temples and synagogues, as well as Greenwich Hospital and the Greenwich Department of ...

Lady Wreckers fall one set short Westport-News Staples was tied 3-3 with top-seeded Greenwich last Thursday at Sound Shore Indoor Tennis Courts, in Port Chester, NY with first doubles hanging in the ...

League of Women Voters names new president Greenwich Post Outgoing president Jara Burnett, of Greenwich, is stepping down to take on a new role as consultant to Connecticut's local LWV chapters. ...

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Second ... MarketWatch (press release) GREENWICH, Conn., Jun 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (NYSE: UBA and UBP), a real estate investment trust, today announced its ...

Drunk driver in librarians' deaths sentenced to 36 years in prison Greenwich Post Written by AP A Denver judge sentenced a woman to 36 years in prison Friday for a drunken-driving crash that killed two Greenwich librarians, ...

Greenwich Post Convent of Sacred Heart graduates reminded 'each day is a gift' Greenwich Post Valedictorian Katherine Randolph joked about how without her global positioning system she would get lost going down Greenwich Avenue even after nine years ...

The Hour Netters on to finals The Hour Danny Hirschberg of Staples earned a berth in today's Class LL singles championship match by defeating Tyler Kratky of Greenwich in the semifinals Tuesday ...

Atlas Holdings Raises $365 Million for Debut Fund Private Equity Hub (press release) The Greenwich, Conn.-based firm previously had used a fundless sponsor model, and focuses on mid-market special situations with an emphasis on the ...

Cabdriver, passengers beat pedestrian unconscious in Port Chester The Journal News | LoHud.com Two of the men, both in their mid-20s, were taken to Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital, one of whom had been knocked out by a blow to his head, police said. ...

'Roadcheck 2010' kicks off Journal Inquirer Weigh stations are open in Union, Danbury, and Greenwich. "Before our effort is through, thousands of dollars worth of fines will be levied and many ...

Oz Griebel Announces Leadership Team; Facing Tom Foley And Mike Fedele In ... Hartford Courant (blog) ... last month in Hartford, and he is running third in the latest Quinnipiac University poll behind front runner Tom Foley of Greenwich and ...

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Greenwich Roundup By Greenwich Roundup Hi I never saw anything in the Greenwich Time about this. It had to be around Mar/Apr. of '96; My Dad was involved in local politics for many years and I walked in on a conversation between he and a local Lawyer; apparently a high ranking official had "borrowed" a town car to attend a convention somewhere down south; after a night of drinking, he apparently hit a woman... I believe she died... Did you ever hear about this? Anonymous COMMENT: Dear Anon, No I never heard about this. Perhaps some of our readers know of this I did know that in the mid to late 90's a car hit several parked cars on Mill Street in Byram and then slamed into a deli The deli was closed for months, but there was never an article in the Greenwich Citizen, the Greenwich Post or the Greenwich Time. Some say the driver was a the family member of a Greenwich Police officer, others say the driver was a drunk Greenwich Police officer. How can a car plow into a building and not get reported in the local newspapers or WGCH? A couple of days ago a car crashed into Milburn, NJ Building and it was in the New York Times Executive Corner Deli & Catering now stands at the 229 Mill Street crash site So it's possible that the incident that you mention occurred and was covered up. So many things are covered up in Greenwich. Over the last few days, Greenwich Roundup has been talking about how the Hamilton Avenue School PTA is covering up where the $59,000 that was earned at Harborfest went. Yet not one Ham Ave PTA Board Member or Ham Ave School official has commented about where the $59,000 went. No one wants to report who got paid and how much they got. Please See: 06/08/10 More On The The Ham Ave PTA 06/08/10 No Transparency: More Comments About Where Are The 59,000 Harborfest Bucks That Were Secretly Paid Out 06/08/10 Editorial: It Is Time Too Put An End To Cheating The Weakest Member's Of Greenwich Society. Let's Stand Up For The Kids Of Ham Ave 06/08/10 Response to Hamilton Ave piece 06/06/10 Hamilton Avenue School Parents Have Called Attorney General Dick Blumenthal's Office Greenwich Roundup - http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/

Greenwich girls golf team claims runner-up trophy at CIAC meet ... By golf pga - Google News The Greenwich High School girls golf team produced its best finish ever at the CIAC girls golf championship Tuesday, finishing second at Orange Hills CC. Golf Courses, Equipment, Tips, and News - http://www.enjoygolf.com/

Fate of Schiff's Senate candidacy in hands of local registrars ... By admin Fate of Schiff's Senate candidacy in hands of local registrarsGreenwich TimePeter Schiff, defended his ability to gather the necessary 8268 signatures ... Austrian Economics Blog - http://austrianeconomicsblog.com/

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06/09/10 Greenwich Designer wins "landscape designer of the year"

Dear Greenwich roundup! I wanted to let you know that James Doyle, of Greenwich, CT has been named the Landscape Designer of the Year by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, APLD. This is an international award from www.apld.org. His website is www.jdda.com, and you can see more pictures of Harmony Farm, the award winning design that James created.

Attached is information about all of the award winners. Also attached are two pictures from James Doyle . Please let me know if you would like additional pictures, or hi res, or to set up an interview!

I can also send you pictures of all of the winners. It would make a great slideshow on your blog!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT: Stacy Henninger, Communications Director, communications@apld.org

Association of Professional Landscape Designers Presents

Annual International Landscape Design Awards Program Winners

(HARRISBURG, Pa.) – The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) announces its Annual International Landscape Design Awards program winners. Awards are to be presented at the APLD International Design Conference being held September 27 – October 2, 2010, in Dallas, Texas.

Landscape designs in six categories were submitted for this year’s program – residential, non-residential, small garden, show garden, planting design and specialty project. The criteria used to evaluate submissions included project impact, creativity, technical merit and planting design.

The judging panel was comprised of well known experts in the field including: Robin Templar Williams, APLD, FSGD; C. Colston Burell; Norman K. Booth, FASLA; W. Gary Smith, ASLA; Julie Moir Messervy, Mark Gregory and Susan Appleget Hurst.

Each year, APLD bestows the coveted title of “Landscape Designer of the Year” to the highest valued entry in this competition. The 2010 APLD International Landscape Designer of the Year is James Doyle of James Doyle Design Associates in Greenwich, CT, for his Harmony Farm project.

Winners are as follows:

2010 APLD International Landscape Designer of the Year

· James Doyle, James Doyle Design Associates, Greenwich, CT

Residential Design: Harmony Farm

Gold Awards

· James Doyle, James Doyle Design Associates, Greenwich, CT

Residential Design: Harmony Farm

· Scott Brinitzer, Scott Brinitzer Design Associates, Arlington, VA

Residential Design: Walsh-Sheridan

Merit Awards

· Axel Lohrer, lohrer.hochrein landscape architects, Munchen, Germany

Non-Residential Design: Rubenow Square

· Rick Laughlin, APLD, Laughlin Design Associates, Inc, Salt Lake City, UT

Planting Design: Colorful Waterwise Garden

· Bobbie Burdick, Burdick & Associates Landscape Design, Ellsworth, ME

Planting Design: Coastal Maine Landscape

· Amelia B Lima, APLD, Amelia B Lima & Associates, San Diego, CA

Residential Design: Pool Garden

· Kathy Snyder Hubner, APLD, Gill Landscape Nursery, Corpus Christi, TX

Residential Design: Courtyard Living – San Miguel Style

· Margie Grace, Grace Design Associates, Inc, Santa Barbara, CA

Residential Design: Paseo Tranquillo

· Margie Grace, Grace Design Associates, Inc, Santa Barbara, CA

Residential Design: Shadow Hills

· Brian Jordison, James Martin Associates, Vernon Hills, IL

Residential Design: Winnetka Residence

· Richard G Shuster, RG Shuster & Company, Southampton, NY

Residential Design: Todd Drive Residence

· J Scott Mortensen, Cedarwood Landscaping, Inc, Mendham, NJ

Residential Design: Schuler Estate Gardens

· Sabrena Schweyer, APLD, Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc, Akron, OH

Residential Design: Family Sanctuary

· Kathryn Prideaux, Prideaux Design, Marana, AZ

Residential Design: Javelina Trails

· Laura Morton, Laura Morton Design, West Hollywood, CA

Residential Design: Casa de los Arcos

· Barry Block, Barry Block Landscape Design & Contracting, Inc, East Moriches, NY

Residential Design: Modern Woodland Front Entrance

· Barry Block, Barry Block Landscape Design & Contracting, Inc, East Moriches, NY

Specialty Project: Woodland Spa

· Douglas Owens-Pike, EnergyScapes, Inc, Minneapolis, MN

Specialty Project: Steve Kristo

· Paul Connolly, APLD, Sundrea Design Studio, Tucson, AZ

Specialty Project: Bird of Paradise

· Richard J Harper, APLD, The Creative Landscaping Co, Chandler, IN

Specialty Project: The Great Treehouse Caper

· MJ McCabe, MJ McCabe Garden Design, Northford, CT

Small Garden Design: Brockett’s Point

Judges Honorable Mention Awards

· Axel Lohrer, lohrer.hochrein landscape architects, Munchen, Germany

Non-Residential Design: Rubenow Square

· Margie Grace, Grace Design Associates, Inc, Santa Barbara, CA

Residential Design: Paseo Tranquillo

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The Association of Professional Landscape Designers is an international organization representing over 1,300 members in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and other countries. The mission of APLD is to advance the profession of landscape design and to promote the recognition of landscape designers as qualified and dedicated professionals. APLD was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa. For more information about APLD or about the awards program, visit www.apld.org.

06/09/10 Re-born store

Since there are very few retailers selling this type of product, I thought you would find this helpful.

We have over the years had a lot Greenwich customers.

Seth Berger

Kids Home Furnishings Reopens in premier Stamford location

Kids Home Furnishings (“KHF”) is pleased to announce its exciting new store and location. The third-generation furniture retailer has reopened at 1145 High Ridge Road in High Ridge Shopping Center of Stamford. KHF is now a baby and youth furniture store, offering fine furniture for babies, toddlers and children and young families at discounted prices. “Our location allows us to pass on significant savings to our customers. Our prices are very competitive in the industry and since we’re very convienent in the High Ridge shopping area it so easy to get what you need in one place that’s easy to get to. Although our new store is beautiful and in a superior location, our quality of goods remains exceptional and each piece we carry continues to be safe, functional and of quality construction” states Seth Berger, third generation partner and Stamford resident of KHF.

Seth Berger and Guy Esposito, long-time KHF employee, are combining their life-long experience in the industry to reopen in this new and exciting locations. KHF continues to carry name brand children’s furniture lines, such as, Stanley Young America, Munire and Maclaren.

“I represent the third generation of our family in children’s products and I am so excited to roll out this new store. We have been able to evolve as a retailer and adapt to the changing manufacturing and retailing markets. We look forward to continuing to serve Fairfield County’s young families for years to come.”

Kids Home Furnishings, previously known as Baby & Toy Superstore and Sol’s, is Fairfield County’s most familiar furniture retailer for young families. Store hours are Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Thursdays 10am-8pm, and Sunday Noon-4p.m.

For further information:

Seth Berger

sberger@kidshomefurnishings.com

06/09/10 Fast Eddie's Play - New York Post

Hedge mogul beats DC in slick $64M tax scheme

By KAJA WHITEHOUSE

Billionaire hedge fund mogul Eddie Lampert has outsmarted lawmakers and come up with a way around a planned tax hike on earnings for hedge funds and private equity firms -- saving himself about $64 million.

The 47-year old financial whiz side-stepped the likely higher tax bill by having his Greenwich, Conn., hedge fund firm, ESL Partners, distribute roughly $837 million in stock to him personally last week -- a move that will allow him to pay the lower capital gains tax rate compared to the higher regular income tax rate had the fund distributed cash.....

...Street insiders expect a parade of financial titans to follow Lampert's lead, which could throw a wrench in lawmakers' plans to plug the deficit with additional tax revenue.

At one point, lawmakers predicted the higher tax rate on hedge funds and private equity firms could translate into $17.7 billion in added revenue over 11 years....

....At a 25 percent tax rate, Lampert would fork over $111.2 million of that to Uncle Sam. At 15 percent, the bill is $66.7 million. There are comparable savings for the Sears and AutoNation stakes.....

PLEASE SEE:

06/08/10 WE NEED TAX REFORM NOW: Greedy Greenwich Billionaire Wants A 15% Tax Rate While You Have To Pay Over 35%

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06/09/10 Too Many Things Get Swept Under The Rug In Greenwich

Hi

I never saw anything in the Greenwich Time about this.

It had to be around Mar/Apr. of '96; My Dad was involved in local politics for many years and I walked in on a conversation between he and a local Lawyer; apparently a high ranking official had "borrowed" a town car to attend a convention somewhere down south; after a night of drinking, he apparently hit a woman...

I believe she died...

Did you ever hear about this?

Anonymous

COMMENT:

Dear Anon,

No I never heard about this.

Perhaps some of our readers know of this

I did know that in the mid to late 90's a car hit several parked cars on Mill Street in Byram and then slamed into a deli

The deli was closed for months, but there was never an article in the Greenwich Citizen, the Greenwich Post or the Greenwich Time.

Some say the driver was a the family member of a Greenwich Police officer, others say the driver was a drunk Greenwich Police officer.

How can a car plow into a building and not get reported in the local newspapers or WGCH?

A couple of days ago a car crashed into Milburn, NJ Building

and it was in the New York Times

Executive Corner Deli & Catering now stands at the 229 Mill Street crash site

So it's possible that the incident that you mention occurred and was covered up.

So many things are covered up in Greenwich.

Over the last few days, Greenwich Roundup has been talking

about how the Hamilton Avenue School PTA

is covering up where the $59,000

that was earned at Harborfest went.

Yet not one Ham Ave PTA Board Member

or Ham Ave School official

has commented about

where the $59,000 went.

No one wants to report who got paid

and how much they got.

Please See:

06/08/10 More On The The Ham Ave PTA

06/08/10 No Transparency: More Comments About Where Are The 59,000 Harborfest Bucks That Were Secretly Paid Out

06/08/10 Editorial: It Is Time Too Put An End To Cheating The Weakest Member's Of Greenwich Society. Let's Stand Up For The Kids Of Ham Ave

06/08/10 Response to Hamilton Ave piece

06/06/10 Hamilton Avenue School Parents Have Called Attorney General Dick Blumenthal's Office

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