Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Major Gun Battle Erupts - But It's Not What You're Thinking

... Peter Thum, a co-founder of an organization called Fonderie 47, claims he shared his idea with Jessica Mindich of Greenwich, Connecticut and her company, Jewelry for a Cause, who implemented it in Newark without his permission. The lawsuit, filed in ...

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/24/major-gun-battle-erupts-but-its-not-what-youre-thinking/

Fairfield Prep lacrosse edges Greenwich

At left, Kevin Brown # 41 of Fairfield Prep goes for the ball while being defended by Griffin Tiedy # 40 of Greenwich during the boys high school lacrosse match between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Fairfield-Prep-lacrosse-edges-Greenwich-4461503.php

GSO does a Liszt of thing right in season finale

Pianist Ian Parker joined the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra for the GSO's final performance of the season - and he was well-received by the Greenwich music lovers.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/articleGallery/GSO-does-a-Liszt-of-thing-right-in-season-finale-4461017.php

GSO does a Liszt of thing right in season finale

Pianist Ian Parker joined the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra for the GSO's final performance of the season - and he was well-received by the Greenwich music lovers.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/GSO-does-a-Liszt-of-thing-right-in-season-finale-4461017.php

Landmark decisions: Belle Haven Club and five houses latest to earn historic status

The Belle Haven Club, built in 1892, is the first club in Greenwich to earn landmark status from the Greenwich Historical Society's Landmark Recognition Committee.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Landmark-decisions-Belle-Haven-Club-and-five-4461124.php

Annual gardener's market returns to GEC

The Garden Education Center of Greenwich , will hold its 52nd annual May Gardener's Market on May 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 20 carefully selected vendors for garden and home will be selling annuals, perennials, heirloom vegetables, wildflowers, herbs, shrubs, trees and unique plants.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Annual-gardener-s-market-returns-to-GEC-4461012.php

Ex-Senate candidate charged with trespassing

... ran for U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012, has clashed for years with local and state lawmakers, according to the Greenwich Time, a Hearst Connecticut Newspaper . In March 2012, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy filed for a civil protective order against ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-U-S-Senate-candidate-charged-with-4460380.php

Skakel to take stand in murder appeal

... 20 years to life for the 1975 golf club bludgeoning of Martha Moxley when they were 15-year-old neighbors in Greenwich. Skakel argues trial attorney Michael Sherman got caught up in the limelight of the high-profile case and failed to prepare. ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Skakel-to-take-stand-in-Conn-murder-appeal

Reader Submitted: Shipman And Goodwin Attorney Elected To Board Of...

... . Shipman and Goodwin LLP is a full-service law firm with nearly 150 attorneys and offices in Hartford, Stamford , Greenwich and Lakeville and in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1919, the firm's attorneys represent many businesses, institutions, ...

http://www.courant.com/community/cheshire/hcrs-74057hc-statewide-20130422,0,6954877.story

United Rentals Expands Specialty Rental Operations with Openings in Virginia, Louisiana and Arizona

... Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 IndexA and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130424006610/en

Former U.S. Senate candidate charged with trespassing

... ran for U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012, has clashed for years with local and state lawmakers, according to the Greenwich Time, a Hearst Connecticut Newspaper . In March 2012, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy filed for a civil protective order against ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Former-U-S-Senate-candidate-charged-with-4460380.php

United Rentals Expands Specialty Rental Operations with Openings in...

This week in Southwestern Connecticut, April 22 to 28

... Photo Thursday: Springtime Sunset and Moonlight Walk, a guided hike, takes place from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. at Audubon Greenwich. Photo: Shelley Cryan Thursday: Jazz musician Joe Sample performs at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne. Doors open at 7 ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/slideshow/This-week-in-Southwestern-Connecticut-April-22-60758.php

Hedge fund billionaire pledges $4 million for Colorado highway

... Blue Valley Ranch, located outside of Kremmling, is owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul T. Jones II of Greenwich, Conn. Jones previously donated $945,000 to kickstart the improvement project. Total cost of the Highway 9 project is estimated ...

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23097491/hedge-fund-billionaire-pledges-4-million-colorado-highway?source=rss

Christianity and global relationships in a new world

... and we have gifts to offer in return. It affects me in a profound way, and it also affects other people here in Greenwich... church members, friends, others who join together for support and awareness. Here is one example of what it is to be part of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Christianity-and-global-relationships-in-a-new-4459812.php

Greenwich girls water polo remains undefeated after topping Wreckers

Paige Neary of Greenwich High School goes for the ball during water polo match against Staples High School at Greenwich, Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Greenwich-girls-water-polo-remains-undefeated-4459849.php

... medal" schools. Another 1,790 schools were awarded silver medals on the list. While other local schools such as Greenwich and New Canaan high school s were not among the top 500 schools in the nation, they likely will be included on the silver medal ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-High-named-best-in-state-4455848.php

Greenwich Eatery Preaches 'Food Is Medicine'

The owners of the Upper Crust Bagel Company debuted GrassRxOOTS, a new vegan health food section of their Old Greenwich eatery on Tuesday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-eatery-preaches-food-medicine

Blue Valley Ranch pledges $4 million in proposed Highway 9 safety improvements

... Blue Valley Ranch, located outside of Kremmling, is owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul T. Jones II of Greenwich, Conn. Jones previously donated $945,000 to kickstart the improvement project. The project will be submitted to the Colorado ...

http://www.skyhidailynews.com/ARTICLE/20130424/NEWS/130429983/1001/RSS

New Ballet Set to Paul Simon

... subjects that inspired Pucci to create movement. "I went to see Paul Simon live at a Memorial Day concert in Greenwich, Connecticut, a few years ago," the New York-based choreographer explained over the phone last week. "He had this 17-member band, ...

http://www.independent.com/news/2013/apr/24/new-ballet-set-paul-simon/

36th Annual Guiding Eyes Golf Classic with NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning Tees Off June 10th

... to raise more than $500,000, will be held at two of the region's most esteemed courses - Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT and Mount Kisco Country Club in Mount Kisco, NY. Founded by PGA legend Ken Venturi in 1977, the Guiding Eyes Golf Classic ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Sports/36th-Annual-Guiding-Eyes-Golf-Classic-with-NY-Giants-Quarterback-Eli-Manning-Tees-Off-June-10th19936.shtml

Shelton Karate Students Celebrate Wins

Students from Valley Karate in Shelton display their medals after competing on March 23, 2013 at the Tang Soo Do Championships in Greenwich, CT.

http://shelton.patch.com/blog_posts/karate-students-celebrate-wins-and-prepare-for-state-tournament

Announcing Greenwich Country Day School Science Students to Learn to Set and Repair Broken Bones

Students to Participate in Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles' Lab on May 2, 2013 from 8am-12 Noon. Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei to attend from 9:30am- 10:30am. The "Doctor for A Day" Program offers students a hands-on scientific ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/OFALS/studentlab/prweb10664782.htm

Billionaire bankrolls Hwy. 9 improvements

... Blue Valley Ranch, located outside of Kremmling, is owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul T. Jones II of Greenwich, Conn. Jones previously donated $945,000 to kickstart the improvement project. The project will be submitted to the Colorado ...

http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20130424/NEWS/130429948/1078&ParentProfile=1055

Eyeglasses.com Opens Its First Store

... with a local architect on the retail store, and said that the company intends to open a second location in nearby Greenwich, Conn, soon, although "no specific timetable is planned."

http://www.visionmonday.com/ViewContent/tabid/211/content_id/40479/catId/103/Default.aspx

Police blotter: Greenwich teen stole truck and hit parked car.

... not to talk on a cell- phone, especially after having your driver's license suspended for a prior DWI conviction. Greenwich Police said an officer noticed the driver of a black Toyota pickup truck travelling east on East Putnam Avenue at noon on ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/policereports/article/Police-blotter-Greenwich-teen-stole-truck-and-4439991.php

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