Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Prices rising at the pump

... I95 northbound rest stop in Milford, Conn. on Tuesday July 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham Michael Strazza of Greenwich pumps gas at the Shell station at 1429 E. Putnam Ave. in Old Greenwich, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Strazza called the plus $4 ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Prices-rising-at-the-pump-4671536.php

Norwalk's Jacob Henny advances to Met Junior Championship semifinals

Jacob Henny, of Norwalk, played in the Round of 16 of the Met Junior Championship at Fairview Country Club, in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Norwalk-s-Jacob-Henny-advances-to-Met-Junior-4671548.php

Real estate roundup

... Kitchen, in the Norwalk showroom. The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends have recognized Ellen Mosher , of Greenwich Fine Properties, for her achievement in residential real estate sales. Her accomplishments place her on the elite list of "Top 250 ...

http://www.newstimes.com/realestate/article/Real-estate-roundup-4671544.php

Man charged with strangling woman in Greenwich dispute

... Chester, N.Y., police station to report the incident. Port Chester police then turned the investigation over to Greenwich police. Greenwich police issued a warrant for Ruiz-Garcia's arrest, and he was arrested Wednesday by Milford police at the ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-strangling-woman-in-Greenwich-1418640.php

Many factors have gas prices rising

Gas prices range from $4.15 to $4.49 per gallon at the Shell station at 1429 E. Putnam Ave. in Old Greenwich, Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Many-factors-eyed-in-gas-price-hikes-4671406.php

Will the Government Move the Goal Posts on Steve Cohen?

Government investigators have been scrambling through the heat wave to make decisions about whether to bring securities fraud charges against a certain billionaire hedge fund owner based in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-07-17/is-the-government-about-to-move-the-goal-posts-on-steve-cohen#r=rss

Show and sell: An up close look at the realtor/buyer relationship

... for and what questions to ask. Kathryn Anderson Adams is a seasoned broker with Sotheby's International Realty in Greenwich. On a recent afternoon Adams had a promising house to show to a prospective buyer she knows well, Linnie Pickering . She had ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Show-and-sell-An-up-close-look-at-the-4671072.php

Town taking measures but still warns about West Nile

The highest risk of exposure to West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes is during the months of August and September, according to the Town of Greenwich's Director of Environmental Services, Michael S. Long.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Town-taking-measures-but-still-warns-about-West-4670918.php

Record

The 26th annual Greenwich Point One Mile Swim will take place tomorrow, July 20, at 7:30 a.m. The swim is part of the Betteridge 2013 Greenwich Cup race series and is sponsored by the Greenwich Swim Committee and the Town of Greenwich.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4670967.php

Building a Dynasty: Couple turn mom's "hot sauce" into the stuff of legends

Greenwich native Anya Block Mills, left, and her husband John Mills have taken her mother's secret family recipe for "hot sauce," spun a legend around it, and are selling the spicy product under the name Crunch Dynasty.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Building-a-Dynasty-Couple-turn-mom-s-hot-sauce-4670899.php

Wealthy house hunters benefit from jumbo mortgage deals

A 26,000-square-foot home in Greenwich, Conn., was listed for more than $15 million in 2011.

http://finance-commerce.com/2013/07/wealthy-house-hunters-benefit-from-jumbo-mortgage-deals/

Video: The Perspective of Time in Greenwich on Display

... this was a really interesting challenges for our members and our members really embraced this challenge." The Greenwich Historical Society and the Stamford Photography Club held an opening reception for the collaborated exhibit Greenwich - The ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/15064/The-Perspective-of-Time-in-Greenwich-on-Display

There's A Reason The Most Expensive Mansion In The US Was Listed For Such A Crazy Price

A humongous house known as Copper Beach Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut went on sale in May for $190 million, making it the most expensive home on the U.S. market .

http://www.businessinsider.com/190-million-copper-beach-owners-in-debt-2013-7?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+clusterstock+%28ClusterStock%29

Town issues weather warning and tips on beating the heat

Because of the current wave of dangerous heat and humidity, the Greenwich Department of Health has issued a heat alert and some pointers on how to deal with what may feel like 100-plus degree temperatures.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Town-issues-weather-warning-and-tips-on-beating-4670277.php

Real greatness is earned -- not bestowed

... to greatness must serve the needs of all." Msgr. Frank C. Wissel , D. Min., is pastor at St. Mary Church in Greenwich and the founding director of the St. Maximilian Kolbe House of Studies for boys in Bridgeport. You can reach him at 203-869-9393 or ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Real-greatness-is-earned-not-bestowed-4670290.php

Billy And The Showmen Bring Their Groove To Greenwich

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series continues Wednesday evening with a performance by veteran R&B band Billy and the Showmen in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park at 7:15 p.m. Billy & the Showmen specialize in hard-driving R&B, soul, and funk from the 60's and 70's.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/billy-and-showmen-bring-their-groove-greenwich

Photos: Most expensive estate in U.S.

What does $190 million house look like? We wondered the same thing when we heard the price of the most expensive house in the U.S. It's a 50-acre waterfront estate in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.kgw.com/news/slideshows/Photos-Most-expensive-estate-in-US-215825271.html

Frank Velez, 79, Longtime Greenwich Resident

Velez was born in New York City in 1934, son of Amado and Ida Velez. He lived in Greenwich for four decades on Pemberwick Road.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/frank-velez-79-longtime-greenwich-resident

Marion Lockwood, 89, Lifelong Greenwich Resident

... be a celebration of her life Friday, July 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lockwood's name to Alzheimer's Association at ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/marion-lockwood-89-lifelong-greenwich-resident

Father Daniel P. Jensen, M.M., 77, A Native Of Greenwich

Father Daniel P. Jensen M.M., a native of Greenwich and a catholic priest of the Maryknoll order, died July 14. He was 77. Fr.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/father-daniel-p-jensen-mm-77-native-greenwich

Jessie McDowell Chapman, 94, Of Greenwich

... 0, at the funeral home. Burial will take place following the memorial service at Putnam Cemetery 30 Parsonage Rd., Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/jessie-mcdowell-chapman-94-greenwich

Richard John Kueilling, 78, Of Darien, Bass-Baritone Singer

... of Giancarlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors. He was a soloist with the Second Congregational Church of Greenwich, where he sang for more than 35 years, as well as with other organizations in New York City and the southern Connecticut area. ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/richard-john-kueilling-78-darien-bass-baritone-singer