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Monday, March 25, 2013

Spring preview: Staples girls water polo eager to return to full strength



At left, Mary Harrigan, # 9, of Greenwich, puts a hand in the face of Sarah Banbury # 6 of Staples during girls high School water polo match between Greenwich High School and Staples High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Spring-preview-Staples-girls-water-polo-eager-to-4383228.php

Prince Harry to play in Greenwich polo match



Britain's Prince Harry will trade in Greenwich, England -- part of London -- for Greenwich, Conn., in May during a goodwill tour of the United States.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Prince-Harry-to-play-in-Greenwich-polo-match-4383380.php

Salt from roads and storms stress pines



Greenwich Tree Warden Bruce Spaman inspects withering Eastern white pines at Greenwich Point, Wednesday, March 13, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Salt-from-roads-and-storms-stress-pines-4383322.php

Rare giraffe born in Connecticut zoo



A rare Rothschild giraffe was born Friday at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.examiner.com/article/rare-giraffe-born-connecticut-zoo?cid=rss

Hartford School Board Accepts $2.77M Gates Foundation Grant



The city school board has formally accepted a three-year, $2.77 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to deepen the Hartford schools' partnerships with two charter school organizations.

http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-gates-grant-0322-20130325,0,5543958.story

Endangered giraffe born at zoo in Connecticut



... the exact moment was going to be," said Marcella Leone, the director of the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. What a moment it was. Unlike most babies, this one was able to get off the ground only a few minutes after being born. ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/21789893/endangered-giraffe-born-at-zoo-in-connecticut

Prince Harry To Make Visit To Colorado This Spring



... will also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/03/25/prince-harry-to-make-visit-to-colorado-this-spring/

GOP candidate gets unwelcome reception



... control of the governorship in 2014, but one top candidate is receiving early, mixed reviews at the state Capitol. Greenwich businessman Tom Foley, who narrowly lost to Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in 2010, appeared to offend members of the ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/conn-gop-candidate-gets-unwelcome-reception_34119102

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May



... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.wtsp.com/rss/article/307047/10/Prince-Harry-to-visit-the-US-in-May?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wtsp%2Fentertainment+%28WTSP.com+10+News+Entertainment+News%29

Women's Lacrosse Weekly Release - Week 6



... 3 GB, 1 DC, 2 CT, 50.0 Shooting % at Davidson 3 GB, 4 DC, 1 CT at Columbia Hana Bowers , Dartmouth (Sr., A Old Greenwich, Conn.) 2G, 2A, 4 Pts., 3 GB, 1 DC, 1 CT, 25.0 Shooting % at Davidson 1G, 3A, 4 Pts., 2 GB, 1 CT, 33.3 Shooting % at Columbia ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wlax/2012-13/releases/WLAX_Weekly_Release_-_Week_6

Penelope Sentementes, 85, Lifelong Stamford Resident



Sentementes was born in Greenwich to George and Jenny Poulos, Greek immigrants who settled in Stamford.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/penelope-sentementes-85-lifelong-stamford-resident

Weekly Awards



... first six weekly honors to open the 2013 campaign. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK DAVID DICKSON, BUCKNELL So., M, Greenwich, Conn. Bucknell's leading ball distributor was at it again in two road victories over No. 2 Cornell and 20th-ranked Albany. ...

http://www.patriotleague.org/genrel/032513aaa.html

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May



... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.wtsp.com/news/entertainment/article/307047/10/Prince-Harry-to-visit-the-US-in-May

Police: Man Eats at Restaurant, Says He Can't Pay. Twice.



... with second-degree indering prosecution and third-degree criminal trespass. Maxine Taber , 44, of Sherman Street, Greenwich, charged at midnight Saturday to Sunday with violation of probation. Guillermo Torres , 30, of Elm Street, charged early ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/police-man-eats-at-restaurant-says-he-can-t-pay-twice

The Digital Dilemma: Indiscreet tweets, cyber taunts soiling school sports



... Staples Boys Soccer Coach Dan Woog during the FCIAC boys soccer quarterfinal match between Staples high School and Greenwich High School at Greenwich, Friday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2012. Greenwich advanced with a 3-0 win. Photo: Bob Luckey

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/articleGallery/The-Digital-Dilemma-Indiscreet-tweets-cyber-4376571.php

The Buzz | Prince Harry's itinerary for upcoming U.S. visit revealed



... Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. His last stop will be the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn. One place you can bet Harry won't be visiting? Las Vegas. The third in line for the throne made headlines in August ...

http://www.courier-journal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courier-journal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303250082%26nclick_check%3D1

Did Winter Ruin Your Spring Break Plans, Mamaroneck?



... small snowfalls (and in several cases, just the possibility of snow), vacation time would not have been affected. GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich will have a royal visitor this summer when England's Prince Harry competes in a charity polo tournament ...

http://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/did-winter-ruin-your-spring-break-plans-mamaroneck

Nautilus Solar Energy Expanding Presence on West Coast



... managed.Nautilus Solar is majority-owned by an investment affiliate of Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.electricenergyonline.com/?page=show_news&id=169588

Britain's Prince Harry Coming to the US in May



... attend an event in New York City to promote a community baseball program and attend the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn., the palace said. Prince Harry returned in January from a four-month tour of duty in Afghanistan as a pilot for the ...

http://krvn.com/news/world/index.php?more=33145599

Prince Harry coming to the US: He will visit Conn., NY, NJ, DC and Denver



... to the Denver area first and then head back east to Washington D.C., New York , New Jersey and Connecticut. In Greenwich, Conn. Harry will join in on the Sentebale Polo Cup. In New Jersey he is expected to tour the area ravaged by Hurricane Sandy ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/prince-harry-coming-to-the-us-he-will-visit-conn-ny-nj-dc-and-denver

Rare giraffe born in Connecticut



... Rothschild giraffe Petal became the first giraffe to give birth at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. Petal, a second time mom who was able to deliver without the help of onlooking staff, has already bonded with her calf. ...

http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/03/25/Rare-giraffe-born-in-Connecticut/8881364220583/

Watch out Las Vegas, Prince Harry could make a comeback



... will touchdown in Colorado, Washington, D.C, New York, New Jersey and will end his journey with a polo match in Greenwich, Conn. People reports that while in Colorado Springs he will be attending a service for wounded soldiers. Prince Harry's ...

http://o.canada.com/2013/03/25/watch-out-las-vegas-prince-harry-could-make-a-comeback/

Prince Harry to visit U.S.



... also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy . Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps children ...

http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/03/prince_harry_to_visit_us_las_v.html

Rare giraffe born at Connecticut refuge. It's a girl, and she needs a name



... gave birth to a female calf Friday, marking the first giraffe birth for the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. Petal, a 6-year-old endangered Rothschild giraffe, gave birth to a female calf on Friday. In a video from the LEO ...

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0325/Rare-giraffe-born-at-Connecticut-refuge.-It-s-a-girl-and-she-needs-a-name?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fusa+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+USA%29

HuffPo: NRA Robocalls Upset Some In Newtown



Greenwich will have a royal visitor this summer when England's Prince Harry competes in a charity polo tournament in May, according to a statement released by the Prince.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/huffpo-nra-robocalls-upset-some-newtown

Prince Harry to visit U.S., skipping Vegas this time



... will also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130325/NATION/303250376/1020/rss09

Prince Harry Coming Back to the U.S. in May



America, he's coming back! Starting May 9, Prince Harry will make an extensive tour through Colorado, Washington, D.C., New York and an area in New Jersey badly hit by Superstorm Sandy - and end with a May 15 polo match in Greenwich, Conn., to aid his charity Sentebale.

http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20685062,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May



... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57576057/prince-harry-to-visit-the-u.s-in-may/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%28PC+Answer%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Prince Harry to visit U.S., skipping Vegas this time



... also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale -- which means "forget-me-not" -- is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303250376

Prince Harry to visit US, meet Sandy victims, play polo in Greenwich



... will also visit New York City and attend an event promoting youth athletics and will play in a polo match in Greenwich, Conn. The prince is expected to be on the East Coast from May 9-15. Harry, who is third in line to the throne, made headlines ...

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303250029%26nclick_check%3D1

Lifelong Learners...They're Not Just Students, They're Teachers Too



"Like most educators, I have never really left school," said Chris Winters, headmaster of Greenwich High School .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/life-long-learners-they-re-not-just-students

Are Greenwich Schools In Digital Distress?



When Superintendent William McKersie discusses the need to improve Greenwich Public Schools' technology capabilities, he has quoted parents' description of existing technology as "the Wild West." In response, at the Board of Education monthly meeting at Western Middle School , Greenwich High School parent Laura Erickson addressed the board during ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/are-greenwich-schools-in-digital-distress

Ready To Get Into The Swing of Spring [VIDEO]



With Mother Nature stuck in a time warp, the opening day for golf at Greenwich's only municpal golf course was postponed until today-weather permitting.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/ready-to-get-into-the-swing-of-spring

Who's Hiring Around Here in Education, Finance, Etc.



To find out more about these job openings, each of which has been posted in the Greenwich Patch "Jobs" section , click on the link at the end of each summary.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/whos-hiring-around-here-in-education-finance-etc

See Greenwich's Recent Homes Sales



GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from March 15 to 21 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-homes-sales

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Exhibit Unscrambles Mystery Of Eggs



GREENWICH, Conn. -- Just in time for Easter, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich has opened a new exhibit called "Eggs-hibition: Unscrambling Their History." "Eggs-hibition" includes bird eggs, edible eggs, ugly eggs and magnificent eggs, including several spectacular eggs and artworks borrowed from Betteridge Jewelers, the Ukrainian Museum and Library ... (more)

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwichs-bruce-museum-exhibit-unscrambles-mystery-eggs

Arresting News: Two Area Youths Allegedly Beaten With Baseball Bats



... from a Feb. 27 incident at Brookfield High School. There wasn't much luck of the Irish for a pair of patrons at a Greenwich watering hole on St. Patrick's Day night. The fisticuffs between the men ended with their arrests by Greenwich Police. The ...

http://woodbury-middlebury.patch.com/articles/arresting-news-two-area-youths-allegedly-beaten-with-baseball-bats

Anderson Ranch names board member



... ity and a Master of Business Administration degree from New York University. She lives in Aspen, New York City and Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.aspentimes.com/ARTICLE/20130325/NEWS/130329912/-1/RSS

Rare Rothschild Giraffe Subspecies Born At Connecticut Zoo [VIDEO]



A rare giraffe that stands almost 6 feet tall and is a member of an endangered subspecies was born Friday at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/449835/20130325/rare-baby-giraffe-born-rothschild-video-raregiraffeborn-rothschilds-giraffe-rothschilds-leo-zoologic.htm