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Friday, November 16, 2012

Pabst Owner Metropoulos Considers Bid for Hostess Brands



... its business. "Our family would love to purchase these iconic brands," said Daren Metropoulos, a principal at the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, which paid $250 million for Pabst in 2010. "We are actively pursuing this deal as no doubt ...

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-16/pabst-owner-metropoulos-is-considering-bid-for-hostess-brands.html?

On The Fly: UCLA's Muhammad Ruled Eligible To Play After Missing 3 Games



Highly touted freshman Shabazz Muhammad can finally play for UCLA. He missed three games before being ruled eligible by the NCAA , which spent who knows how many hours and dollars trying to figure out whether Muhammad received improper benefits.

http://www.courant.com/sports/other/hc-on-the-fly-1117-20121116,0,6067121.story

Fairfield Prep beats Greenwich 7-5 in PKs to reach Class LL boys soccer final



... in the Class LL semifinals, the patience Lyddy showed finally paid off as his now senior-dominated team defeated Greenwich 7-5 in penalty kicks after a scoreless regulation and overtime to advance to the championship game next week. The Jesuits will ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12479/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ecjTS4cz&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=5

Caroline Dudas, 98, Of Greenwich



... was born March 20, 1914, in Elizabeth, N.J., to Josephine Wronka and Stanley Gryzch Zack. She attended schools in Greenwich and Port Chester, N.Y. Dudas worked for Lifesavers in Port Chester as a machine operator for 20 years. Dudas was a member ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/caroline-dudas-98-greenwich

Caroline Dudas, 98, Former Port Chester Waitress



... Caroline Zack Dudas, a former Port Chester machine operator and waitress, died Nov. 14. She was 98. A resident of Greenwich, Conn., Dudas worked for Lifesavers in Port Chester as a machine operator for 20 years. She was a member their bowling league ...

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/caroline-dudas-98-former-port-chester-waitress

Pabst Owner Metropoulos Considers Bid for Hostess Brands



... its business. 'Our family would love to purchase these iconic brands,' said Daren Metropoulos, a principal at the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, which paid $250 million for Pabst in 2010. 'We are actively pursuing this deal as no doubt ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014308328

ATM 'skimmers' get 33 months in federal prison



Two Romanian citizens who were part of an ATM "skimming" scheme that targeted banks in Greenwich and Stamford were sentenced Friday to more than two years in federal prison and will face deportation after they are released.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=APB7GBJy&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

ATM 'skimmers' get 33 months in federal prison



Two Romanian citizens who were part of an ATM "skimming" scheme that targeted banks in Greenwich and Stamford were sentenced Friday to more than two years in federal prison and will face deportation after they are released.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ATM-skimmers-get-33-months-in-federal-prison-4045036.php

Two New Clients: Week four of International Center for Journalists...



... about how to compare the value of companies, including in their stock prices. Who knows, maybe a hedge fund in Greenwich, Connecticut, not far from my home office, will beg me to parachute in and help with their reports. By then, though, my dance ...

http://speechwriting-ghostwriting.typepad.com/speechwriting_ghostwritin/2012/11/two-new-clients-week-four-of-international-center-for-journalists-financial-reporting-course-funded-.html

Symphony features famed violinist Lewis



The Greenwich Symphony will present acclaimed violinist Brian Lewis this weekend, when he will perform William Walton's Violin Concerto.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101511-symphony-features-famed-violinist-lewis.html

Stores begin to sell out of Twinkies, Hostess products



... Point Capital and Monarch Alternative Capital own Hostess' debt. A spokesman for Silver Point Capital, based in Greenwich, Conn., declined to comment. Monarch Alternative Capital, based in New York, did not immediately return a request for comment. ...

http://wlsam.com/Article.asp?id=2575979

Expo draws local businesses



... said. Hosted by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce , the event included executives and members from the chambers in Greenwich, Darien and Norwalk, as well as Stamford. The event has been held annually for the past six years, part of a handful of ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Expo-draws-70-businesses-to-Stamford-for-4041754.php

After Closing Announcement, Stores Begin to Sell Out of Twinkies, Hostess Products



... Point Capital and Monarch Alternative Capital own Hostess' debt. A spokesman for Silver Point Capital, based in Greenwich, Conn., declined to comment. Monarch Alternative Capital, based in New York, did not immediately return a request for comment. ...

http://www.wjr.net/rssItem.asp?feedid=114&itemid=29942211

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week



... following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT (www.renaissancecapital.com) and SEC filings. Alon USA Partners - Dallas, 10 million shares, priced $19 to $21, managed ...

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/energy/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-w/nS8GN/

Fathers Forum on Saturday



... and integrity and build children's self esteem, along with much much more. The program will be held at the YMCA Greenwich on the third floor. Coffee will be available starting at 8 a.m. and presentations will be from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. The event is ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101510-fathers-forum-on-saturday.html

Staples Water Polo Wins New Haven Tournament



... and assistant coach Brandon Barone. Staples plays against New England prep schools, club and YMCA teams and Greenwich, the only other public school in Connecticut with a water polo program. Staples beat Eaglebrook in the tourney's first game, 10-2, ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/sports/staples-water-polo-wins-new-haven-tournament

Heartbeat Dance Band of Easton named among America's best by NBC 4 New York



Ryan Jones and Barbara La Valle, co-owner of Heartbeat Dance Band, sing at a fund-raiser at Woodway Country Club in Greenwich.

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/eastoncourier/news/localnews/133672-heartbeat-dance-band-of-easton-named-among-americas-best-by-nbc-4-new-york-.html

Greenwich marks Veterans Day with ceremony, parade



As a little more than a hundred Greenwich residents gathered Sunday morning to mark Veterans Day by the town's War Memorial on Greenwich Avenue, the crowd was made up of far more civilians than veterans.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101507-weekend-events-support-for-veterans-on-display-.html

Babe Ruth Signed Ball, Lot of 300+ Tobacco Cards in Live Auction



... is the Ruth ball, an official American League sphere that originated with James Wenman of the Brunswick School, Greenwich CT. The baseball was awarded for the highest fielding average, by Brewster King, coach of the Brunswick School baseball team ...

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/babe-ruth-signed-ball-lot-of-300-tobacco-cards-in-live-auction/

Board of Education Chair Vote Deferred



... a chairperson and secretary within one (1) month following board member elections because of a tie (4-4) vote, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen shall appoint a chairperson and secretary. Last year on Dec. 1, Moriarty became the first Democrat in 30 ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/board-of-ed-chair

Live reindeer come to Greenwich



It's that magical time of year again when Santa and his LIVE reindeer, Dasher Dancer, Prancer and Blitzen, return to McArdle's Florist & Garden Center, 48 Arch Street, in Greenwich, Conn, for the 4th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa's Workshop, November 23 through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2012.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Local_2/Live-reindeer-come-to-Greenwich18633.shtml

Lawyer: Client to plead guilty in death



... He was convicted in 2007 of felony murder, robbery and kidnapping in the death of the 75-year-old former Greenwich teacher and was sentenced to 80 years in prison. The Supreme Court ruled last year that a statement by Gonzalez should not have been ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/crime/lawyer-client-to-plead-guilty-in-womans-death

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month



With volunteers of the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Network attending, First Selectman Peter Tesei proclaimed November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Greenwich on Thursday.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/pancreatic-cancer-awareness-month

Carmela Ambrogio, 83, 'Phenomenal Cook, Seamstress'



... NY; her daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Mike Zohdy and her two grandchildren, Matthew, 21 and Mark, 14 of Greenwich. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Joseph Ambrogio and his wife, Nancy, brother-in-law, Rocco Lagana and several nieces ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/carmela-ambrogio-83-phenomenal-cook-seamstress

Arrest Log: November 7-14



Joseph Cimaglio, 18, 329 Plain Meeting House Rd., West Greenwich, charged with reckless driving and operating an unregistered recreational vehicle on November 8 at 6:30 p.m. David E. Crisp, 49, 1667 Flat River Rd., Apt.

http://coventry.patch.com/articles/arrest-log-november-7-14

What To Do In Greenwich This Weekend



Here are a few highlights of things to do in and around Greenwich this weekend. See our Events calendar for more items.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-weekend-6