11/17/11 In this week's Greenwich Post

The Greenwich Post came out today. Have you seen what's inside? Here are a few of the news items and features in this week's issue. The Post is available on newsstands today and by mail to subscribers. News: • Who performs with no excuses and regardless of politics? Why that would be the U.S. armed forces, of course. See what else Veteran Day speakers had to say at the town's ceremony. • Plans for a 660,000-square-foot continuing care retirement center on West Putnam Avenue have neighbors in an uproar and town officials skeptical. The Post also weighs in on the matter/ • Is the book's demise really imminent? Check out the results of the latest Greenwich Library survey. You might be surprised. • One lone protester occupies Greenwich Avenue (for awhile at least) in a stand for what he says is "economic justice." • Hamilton Avenue School had the kind of "Storm" come through that was actually welcomed. • An elderly driver sustained critical injuries in a severe accident Monday but reports are that her condition is improving. • The community is in mourning after the suicide of a middle school teacher. • The RTM's District plans to meet on Dec. 9 to fill two seats. Opinion: • Editorial: The proposed Greenwich Tollgate develpment is misguided and should be rejected. • Talking Transportation columnist Jim Cameron declares that Metro-North officials could learn a thing or two from European counterparts. • Joe Pisani says truth telling and politicians don't mix — and that's no lie! • Market Watch columnist offers advice for those looking for a mortgage to purchase a home or refinance a home. Sports: • GHS field hockey team stuns the competition en route to the semifinals. • Big Red is ready to wreck Staples in title game. • Brunswick School's football squad came up short in a heart-breaker. • Cheerleaders show they not only have talent and skills on the field but also at a fashion show. Around Town: • What's balayage technique? Becker Chicaiza of Becker Salon explains. An introductory offer aids Kids in Crisis. • Over 700 people attend the Breast Cancer Alliance's "Hats Off to Health" benefit. • The First Presbyterian Church will be serving up turkey and all the trimmings to senior soon, but you need to act fast and make a reservation. • The Junior League's 35th year edition of The Enchanted Forest takes place this weekend, as does a sale of crafts from Maine at the First Congregational Church. Young Life is looking for judges for the Mr. Christmas Tree pageant. • So many online shoppers from Greenwich have shown an interest in what a Brooklyn, N.Y., shop has been selling that the owner decided to open a shop on Greenwich Avenue for the holiday season. Also, check out the local nursery that is also opening a new Christmas Shop. Arts & Leisure: • An interview with author Pete Nelson of South Salem, who wrote the highly praised novel, I Thought You Were Dead, as well as the award-winning young adults book, Left for Dead. He teaches in Fairfield University's MFA program. • Many festivals this weekend as the holidays approach: two tree festivals in the vicinity. • Mrs. Warren's Profession by G.B. Shaw opens Friday at the Ridgefield Theater Barn. • Exhibit of 20th C. photojournalists' work, On Duty: Weegee, Metinides, Odermatt, opens Friday at the Westport Arts Center. • Connecticut DEEP reports on nesting shorebirds. • Reel Dad calls J.Edgar "Eastwood's triumph" with Leonardo DiCaprio's strongest performance yet.