Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Newtown celebrates Christmas and remembers victims

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://lewistownsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/275762/Newtown-celebrates-Christmas-and-remembers-victims-.html?nav=5016

George H.W. Bush, Formerly Of Greenwich, Hospitalized In ICU

GREENWICH, Conn. Former President George H.W. Bush, who spent his childhood in Greenwich and attended Greenwich Country Day School, was in intensive care Wednesday night in a Houston hospital due to an "elevated fever," according to CNN.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/george-hw-bush-formerly-greenwich-hospitalized-icu

Bistro Latino finds home at former Greenwich Tavern

Bistro Latino, the new restaurant from chef Rafael Palomino, has opened in the space of the former Greenwich Tavern on East Putnam Avenue.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bistro-Latino-finds-home-at-former-Greenwich-4147482.php

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Greenwich resident Grayson Kelley, 10, center, prepares to take the stage as a soldier in the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker at Lincoln Center in New York on Dec.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/News-Roundup-4147343.php

News Roundup

Clamdigging around Rowayton

... 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rowayton Community Center . Weigand will talk about his excavation of the Merritt Homestead in Greenwich, a 1750 salt box used as a farm house, a mill, a speak-easy and a restaurant. It was also the site of Lucille Ball and ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Clamdigging-around-Rowayton-4146994.php

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The first-ever Greenwich Canstruction competition was a great success according to event co-chairs Margie Black and Denise Dreskin.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/articleGallery/Letters-to-the-Editor-4146972.php

The spiritual eye: Don't be blind to the miracles in front of you

... change before a dramatic event comes to force a change. Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz is senior rabbi Temple Sholom of Greenwich, co-founder of the Sholom Center for Interfaith Learning and Fellowship and a past president of the Greenwich Fellowship of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/The-spiritual-eye-Don-t-be-blind-to-the-miracles-4146971.php

The Seton Journals: A rare look at the writings and drawings of an artist/illustrator/naturalist

... Photo: Anne W. Semmes / CT Naturalist, artist, and wildlife conservationist Ernest Thompson Seton is one of Greenwich's truly historic figures. This year, for example, the town became reacquainted with Seton's role as a founder of the Boy Scouts of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/The-Seton-Journals-A-rare-look-at-the-writings-4147276.php

Record

Stand-up comedienne and Greenwich Historical Society board member Bonnie Levison will lead a three-session storytelling workshop being offered by the society on Jan.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4147024.php

On a life of books -- and Greenwich Library then and NOW

... Paris when she was working for Army Special Services in Germany. Photo: Anne W. Semmes / CT A: The population in Greenwich has not increased that much. But there are more businesses here, and more of an influx of people coming into town during the ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/On-a-life-of-books-and-Greenwich-Library-then-4146957.php

Mary Lohotsky, 90, Lifelong Stamford Resident

... at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 24 Wenzel Terrace, Stamford, CT ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-lohotsky-90-lifelong-stamford-resident

Getrude DiTaranto, 96, Former Greenwich Choir Singer

... opera, dancing with her husband and singing in school musical productions and various choirs, including the Greenwich Choral Society. She was especially proud of a performance with the choir at Carnegie Hall. DiTaranto's family said that her ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/getrude-ditaranto-96-lifelong-stamford-resident

YWCA Darien/Norwalk offers women job search assistance

... gain the job skills they to enter the workforce. In the past, participants have been residents of Darien, Norwalk, Greenwich, Wilton, Ridgefield, Fairfield and Stamford. For information, call Foster at 203-655-2535, Ext. 301, e-mail her at ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/YWCA-Darien-Norwalk-offers-women-job-search-4146980.php

Police union seeks more help for Newtown officers

From left, Town of Ridgefield, Conn., Det. Durling, and Town of Greenwich, Conn., Officer Rivera stand near a memorial in Newtown, Conn.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/ap/ap/us/police-union-seeks-more-help-for-newtown-officers/pmpLf/

Newtown overwhelmed with donations, Town leaders urge people to halt...

The following letter was sent to The Darien Times , the Greenwich Post 's sister paper, by John Voket, associate editor of the Newtown Bee: "As I submit this update 12 days after Newtown suffered its most devastating tragedy, our community is still in a deep state of shock and grieving for those lost and the many others who will bear the burden of ... (more)

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101812-newtown-overwhelmed-with-donations-town-leaders-urge-people-to-halt-giving-while-donations-are-sorted.html

Newtown marks Christmas amid memorials

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/ci_22255648/newtown-marks-christmas-amid-memorials?

Police union seeks more help for Newtown

... before killing himself. Photo: Craig Ruttle / AP From left, Town of Ridgefield, Conn., Det. Durling, and Town of Greenwich, Conn., Officer Rivera stand near a memorial in Newtown, Conn. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Regional police agencies arrived in ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/crime/article/Police-union-seeks-more-help-for-Newtown-officers-4145627.php

Christmas in Newtown

... patrol the streets and direct traffic over the holiday. On Christmas morning, Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said "it's a nice thing that they can use us this way." Latiak and a fellow detective were working a half-day shift ...

https://www.examiner.com/article/christmas-newtown?cid=rss

Assault Suspect Arrested Twice in 4 Days

Greenwich Police say a 35-year-old woman was arrested for the second time in four days following a verbal and physical argument that involved tearing out the victim's hair and trying to strangle him.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/assault-suspect-arrested-twice-in-4-days

GPD: Teen Admits She Was Selling Pot at Greenwich HS

When Greenwich High School security confronted a group of teens outside the school passing around what was "believed to be marijiana," a 15-year-old girl admitted it was her marijuana in six plastic bags and four small glass bottles and that "she sells it," according to a Greenwich Police report.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/gpd-teen-admits-she-was-selling-pot-at-greenwich-hs

Predictions: Apocalypse now? Nah! Cautiously optimistic about Greenwich real estate

... builders need to raise housing starts to prevent inventories from falling further." I'm sure as you travel around Greenwich these days you're seeing an increase in the tear-down-and-replace-with-larger-home phenomenon. You'll also see additions and ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Predictions-Apocalypse-now-Nah-Cautiously-4146788.php

Spheres of influence: Hoberman makes his mark as architect, engineer, inventor

Former Greenwich resident Chuck Hoberman holds the Hoberman Sphere, a toy he invented that was on display recently at the opening of the Museum of Mathematics in New York City, as he sits under his Hoberman Arch, which he built for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Spheres-of-influence-Hoberman-makes-his-mark-as-4146719.php

Spheres of influence: Hoberman makes his mark as architect, engineer, inventor -- and toy designer

Former Greenwich resident Chuck Hoberman holds the Hoberman Sphere, a toy he invented that was on display recently at the opening of the Museum of Mathematics in New York City, as he sits under his Hoberman Arch, which he built for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Spheres-of-influence-Hoberman-makes-his-mark-as-4146719.php

Israel Hedge Funds Defy Iran Threat Multiplying in Tech Center

... to start a global health-care fund which now has about $235 million under management. WorldQuant LLC, based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, has a research and development team in Israel. Since Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in 2005 Israel ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MFLEHS6S972801-160PE72EIRCDOJNEIOJJB7B6GE

2008 R56 Mini Cooper S Turbo

... area. Since they're BMW's little brother, you know the technology would be there. Found a Red/Black S used in Greenwich Ct with 46K. Already thinking this is my new girlfriend. Installed the armrest, new floor mats, was missing the trunk cover, rear ...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/welcome-new-members/196522-2008-r56-mini-cooper-s-turbo.html

Well-wishers console Conn. residents on Christmas

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/21242939/article-Well-wishers-console-Conn--residents-on-Christmas?instance=home_news_lead

New Canaan boys hockey team picks up first win after fast start in Greenwich

Greenwich High School goalie Bryan Archino could not keep New Canaan's Harry Stanton from scoring in the second period of Saturday's game, Dec.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-boys-hockey-team-picks-up-first-win-4146544.php

Police union seeks more help for Newtown officers

... before killing himself. Photo: Craig Ruttle / AP From left, Town of Ridgefield, Conn., Det. Durling, and Town of Greenwich, Conn., Officer Rivera stand near a memorial in Newtown, Conn. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Regional police agencies arrived in ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/crime/article/Police-union-seeks-more-help-for-Newtown-officers-4145627.php

The Great Montessori Schism

... the Montessori method. After training in Britain, she returned to the United States to open a Montessori school in Greenwich, Connecticut. Up until that point, Montessori had taken off in countries around Europe, but unlike other imported European ...

http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/12/the-great-montessori-schism/266217/

Cuisine Culture

World-renowned Chef Thomas Henkelmann and his wife Theresa open up their hearts and home as we experience the magic and delights at his namesake restaurant nestled in charming Greenwich, CT.

http://www.idahoptv.org/schedules/listingDetails.cfm?thisChannel=LEARN&SeriesID=17602&VersionID=239439&ThisDate=12-25-2012&thisTime=19:00:00

Well-wishers console Newtown residents on Christmas

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/courts-police-and-fire/2012-12-26/well-wishers-console-newtown-residents-christmas.html

Christmas in Newtown marked with tears and consolation

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57560869/christmas-in-newtown-marked-with-tears-and-consolation/

Art in Westchester for the Holidays

... the Hudson Line! 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. Bruce Museum: Let It Snow: Children's Book Art. Through Jan. 27. 1 Greenwich St., Greenwich CT. Dia:Beacon: Opus + One is the first comprehensive exhibition in North America devoted to the work of ...

http://pleasantville.patch.com/articles/art-in-westchester-for-the-holidays

Two sentenced in ATM skimming scheme

... 34, conspired with others to install "skimming" devices on ATM machines at three JP Morgan Chase Bank locations in Greenwich and Stamford. The devices were able to capture the information encoded on the magnetic strips of bank cards used by ATM ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101773-two-sentenced-in-atm-skimming-scheme.html

A different kind of Christmas in Newtown

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/viewart/20121226/NEWS/121226010

A somber Christmas for Newtown

Newtown celebrates Christmas, remembers shooting victims

... local police a day off. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Connecticut, said as he and a fellow detective came out of a store with bagels and coffee for other officers. A steady stream ...

http://www.news-leader.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-leader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2012312260047%26nclick_check%3D1

A different kind of Christmas in Newtown

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shreveporttimes.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2012121226010%26nclick_check%3D1

Christmas in Newtown, Conn.: Priest tells parishioners 'good always overcomes evil'

... from around the state. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each At the Trinity Episcopal Church, an overflow crowd of several ...

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/breakingnews/ci_22258175/christmas-newtown-conn-priest-tells-parishioners-good-always

Greenwich Weather: Rain, Coastal Flood Warning, Wind Watch

... from 8 p.m. to midnight, when the tide is highest. The warning is for western Long Island Sound, including Greenwich. Tides should be 3 to 5 feet above normal and affect "vulnerable shore roads and/or basements." Wind and gusts For the New York ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-weather-rain-coastal-flood-warning-wind-watch

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012