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04/02/10 April Author Events at Just Books: Barberry, Quindlen & Koones!


Just Books Summer Store Front
Upcoming Events
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JUST BOOKS' UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for these great author events!

Special Event
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2:00 PM
FOCUS ON FRENCH CINEMA

MURIEL BARBERRY
LE HERISSON: THE ELEGANCE OF THE HEDGEHOG
Elegance of the Hedgehog
Focus on French Cinema
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY
To purchase tickets, visit www.focusonfrenchcinema.org


Le Herisson - The Elegance of the Hedgehog directed by Mona Acache with Josiane Blasko, written by Muriel Barberry, will be featured at Focus on French Cinema 2010 on Sunday afternoon, April 11, at 2 p.m., at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. For information and tickets please visit: www.focusonfrenchcinema.org. Don't miss the opportunity to see the film that everyone who has read the book has been waiting for. To purchase the book stop by the Just Books table April 11 at the festival or click here to order.

Book Review - Michael Dirda, The Washington Post "Renée Michel is the dumpy, nondescript, 54-year-old concierge of a small and exclusive Paris apartment building... Paloma Josse also lives in the building. Acutely intelligent, introspective and philosophical, this 12-year-old views the world as absurd and records her observations about it in her journal... These two characters provide the double narrative of The Elegance of the Hedgehog, and you will -- this is going to sound corny -- fall in love with both..."

"Tender and satirical in its overall tone, yet most absorbing because of its reflections on the nature of beauty and art, the meaning of life and death... The intelligent Muriel Barbery has served readers well by giving us the gently satirical, exceptionally winning and inevitably bittersweet Elegance of the Hedgehog."

Muriel Barbery was born in Casablanca, raised in France, and lives in Japan with her husband Stéphane. Her novel
The Elegance of the Hedgehog was in second spot on the 2009 IndieBound bestseller list and 13th on the New York Times bestseller list, and a bestseller in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, South Korea and many other countries.

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Author Talk & Book Signing
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 7:00 PM
ANNA QUINDLEN
EVERY LAST ONE: A NOVEL
Anna Quindlen Every Last One
Greenwich Library
101 W. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
Free and Open to the Public

The Greenwich Library and Just Books are thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen to the Greenwich Library as she introduces her new novel, Every Last One (Random House, April 13, 2010, $26).

In her newest novel, Anna Quindlen creates an unforgettable portrait of a mother, father, a family, and the explosive, violent consequences of what seem like inconsequential actions. Every Last One is a novel about facing every last one of the things we fear most, about finding ways to navigate a road we never intended to travel, to live a life we never dreamed we'd have to live but must be brave enough to try.

Quindlen is the author of five bestselling novels: Rise and Shine, Blessings, Object Lessons, One True Thing, Black and Blue; and six nonfiction books: Being Perfect, Loud & Clear, A Short Guide to a Happy Life, Living Out Loud, Thinking Out Loud, and How Reading Changed My Life. She has also written two children's books: The Tree That Came to Stay and Happily Ever After. Her New York Times column "Public and Private" won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992. She also writes a column for Newsweek.
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Author Talk & Book Signing

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 7:00 PM
SHERI KOONES
PREFABULOUS + SUSTAINABLE:
BUILDING AND CUSTOMIZING AN AFFORDABLE ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME

Koones PreFabulous & Sustainable
Just Books
28 Arcadia Road, Old Greenwich, CT
$25 includes event & book; Reservations required: 203-637-0707

Just Books welcomes award-winning Greenwich author Sheri Koones and experts on modular home construction, Dave Wrocklage of Epoch Homes, and Jim Hines, a local builder, as they talk about aspects of prefab construction and how to build it "green." Koones will also speak about and sign copies of her newest book, PreFabulous + Sustainable: Building and Customizing an Affordable Energy Efficient Home (Abrams, April 1, 2010, $25). Koones is an award-winning author and expert on prefabricated homes. Her book Prefabulous, explored the variety, beauty and eco-friendly benefits of prefab homes and recently won the prestigious Gold Award in the 2008 Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

Entrance to the event is $25 and includes Sheri's book. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Just Books at 203-637-0707. The first 20 reservations will receive a $5 reduction in the cost of the book/admission.
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AWARD WINNING JUST BOOKS

VOTED BEST INDEPENDENT BOOK STORE IN
FAIRFIELD COUNTY!!


Just Books would like to THANK the community for its continued support. The success of an independent neighborhood bookstore is dependent on its loyal customers.

-- Marion Holmes and the staff at Just Books
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Just Books' Author Events:
APRIL 11, 2:00 PM -- Focus on French Cinema with MURIEL BARBERRY with LE HERISSON: THE ELEGANCE OF THE EDGEHOG (The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College)
APRIL 19, 7:00 PM
-- ANNA QUINDLEN with EVERY LAST ONE: A NOVEL (Greenwich Library)
APRIL 21, 7:00 PM
-- SHERI KOONES with PREFABULOUS + SUSTAINABLE: BUILDING AND CUSTOMIZING AN AFFORDABLE ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME with special guests Dave Wrocklage and Jim Himes (Just Books - Reservations Required 203-637-0707)

MAY 5
-- ABRAHAM VERGHESE with CUTTING FOR STONE (Room to Read)
MAY 13, 7:30 PM -- French in English Book Club - Anna Gavalda with Hunting and Gathering (Just Books)
MAY 25, 7:00 PM - LINNDA DURRÉ, PH.D. with SURVIVING THE TOXIC WORKPLACE - book discussion & signing (Just Books)

JUNE 9, 70:00 PM -- KEN MCADAMS with BON COURAGE: REDISCOVERING THE ART OF LIVING IN THE HEART OF FRANCE - book discussion & signing (Arcadia Cafe)
JUNE 10, 7:30 PM -- French in English Book Club - TBA
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JUST BOOKS
28 Arcadia Road
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
203-637-0707 ·
www.justbooks.org

STORE HOURS:
M-F, 9am - 5pm
Sat, 9am-4pm
Closed Sun
REMEMBER - JUST BOOKS HAS AUTHOR SIGNED BOOKS! LIMITED SUPPLIES AVAILABLE

Just Books is proud to support the community with a renewed and continued focus on customer service. Check out the Just Books' calendar for upcoming events, including book signings, book clubs, youth literacy and writing programs (Just Words @ Just Books on Monday nights). Also stop by anytime and meet the new owner
Marion Holmes. Just Books also wants to hear from you, so please send us your favorites, recommendations and wish list! Just Books can special order any book, gift wrap and ship to anywhere in the U.S.

Call 203-637-0707 or visit www.justbooks.org for more information
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Just Books | 28 Arcadia Road | Old Greenwich | CT | 06870
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04/02/10 Reader Submitted Comments: How Are Things

Things seem to be back in order now at your Topix blog.

IDAHO

COMMENT:
Actually, Things Are Not Going Well.
I Am Having Trouble Loading Pages Up To Greenwich Roundup.
Things Are Very Slow Today.
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04/02/10 Greenwich Roundup Reader Comments About Teri Buhl

Hi

Your blog and TOPIX seem to be having problems at least date wise.

I just saw a reply I made to a TOPIX post by Diva and you go off into la la land. It was about a Feb post diva made about Teri Buhl one of my favorites.

I see on Fountain Teri is now writing for Fortune.

I'm glad to see she bounced back.

I always liked her tell it like it is style which was way to bold for the wimps at Greenwich time!!

IDAHO

COMMENT:
When Greenwich Diva Started Volunteering At The Greenwich Topix Message Board She Published An Article That Was Not About Greenwich, And I Sent Her A Message That This Was Not Acceptable.
Since That TimE She Has Followed The Rules But Those Corrective Messages Follow Her Around.
I Think She Has A Cookie In Her Browser That Flags Her When She Posts.
I Also Reported On Teri Buhl's New Possition, But I Had Some Errors And TyposThat Had To Be Corrected.
HERE IS THE GREENWICH ROUNDUP
POST ABOUT TERI BUHL:

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04/02/10 New comment on 04/01/10 Homeless Greenwich Farmer Del Zannette Passed Away

Anonymous has left a new comment on the Greenwich Roundup post "04/01/10 Homeless Greenwich Farmer Del Zannette Passed Away":

This literally leaves agriculture in Greenwich standing on only one leg, a long fall from the Town's glorious past as a local food producer.

Last week we drove from Florida to Greenwich, and along the entire trip we observed only one herd of animals (beef cows) and one piece of working farm equipment, a tractor and disc rig. Fifteen deer were sighted inside the I-95 right-of-way, so what's happened here seems widespread and sad.

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04/02/10 Rob Mathes Performs Special Concert May 1 in Greenwich


RM May 1 Concert
AT NIGHT A SONG IS WITH ME
A Cycle of Ballads & Psalms
For Singers, Rhythm Section & Orchestra

by Rob Mathes with original lyrics by Micheal O'Siadhail


Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 P.M.
Christ Church Greenwich
24 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

Tickets: $35 General Admission, $15 Students, $150 Preferred Seating
(Preferred Seating includes VIP Party prior to concert at Tomes-Higgins House and Rob Mathes CD)


Tickets available online at: www.RobMathes.com
or at The Music Source in Old Greenwich 203-698-0444

A classical/pop collaboration between one of the NY Metro Area's most sought-after arrangers and composers, Greenwich's own Grammy and Emmy nominated ROB MATHES, and world renowned Irish poet MICHEAL O'SIADHAIL. Featuring Christ Church Greenwich choirs, David Fink on bass, Ben Whittman on drums, singers James Williams and Laila Biali, and The Knights orchestra from Brooklyn, made up of recent Julliard graduates.
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Presented by Conversations on Courage & Faith: Providing environments, lectures, artistic performances & spiritual experiences that will inspire & equip people to live Christianly in a postmodern world. Future Conversations on Courage & Faith events include: June 4 Archbishop Desmond Tutu - talk & luncheon

For More Information:


Dana's Angels Research Trust
15 E. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich | CT | 06830
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04/02/10 The Greenwich First Selectman Report

The Latest News Reports About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

Students weigh ethics dilemma
Greenwich Time
Town of Greenwich First Selectman,
Peter Tesei, takes a second to ponder a question asked by a GHS student during an ethics forum in which Tesei was the ...
BARTOL: Standing firm in the face of the storm
Greenwich Time
Then in desperation a call was put in to First Selectman
Peter Tesei who was on the road helping out as best he could, but an assistant who answered the call ...

Recently Updated Web Pages About Peter Tesei



FEMA tours town to assess damages - NewsTimes
First Selectman Peter Tesei, who was on hand for the tour, said the visits were key. Novak said FEMA teams were also conducting individual assessments this ...
www.newstimes.com/local/article/FEMA-tours-town-to-assess-damages-430410.php


INFO TESEI RELATED TESEI
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04/20/10 Fox News Gas Bag Charlie Gasparino Tried To Eliminated The Competition, By Getting Teri Buhl Fired, But He Has Failed (Updated)

Greenwich Hedge Fund Managers Are Shocked That "The Pit Bull" Investigative Reporter Is Back On The Job And Once Again Keeping An Eye On Things

Fortune Profits From Boneheaded Hearst Newspaper Editor David McCumber's Big Screw Up

Popular Ex-Greenwich Time Investigative Business Reporter Teri Buhl Is Now Working For Fortune.com

Greenwich Roundup Is Sure That Teri Buhl Is Very Excited To Work With The Professional Team Of Editors At Fortune.com

While The Hopelessly Clueless
Hearst Newspaper Editor David McScrewup Is Trying To Find A New Reporter Who Will Be Based In The Hedge Fund Capitol Known As Bridgeport, Connecticut.

By Now Most Everyone Knows About 100 Putnam Avenue And Antares Fiasco That Has Been Unraveling Over The Last Years Or So

Now Here Is The Latest From Teri Buhl....

http://money.cnn.com/2010/04/02/real_estate/starwood_commercial.fortune/index.htm

Greenwich Roundup Is Going To Have Field Day After Field Day Reporting Each And Every Time That Fortune Investigative Reporter Teri Buhl Scoops The Hopelessly Clueless Hearst Newspaper Editor David McScrewup.

Good Luck To Teri Buhl Who Is Now In A Much Beter Position At Fortune, Thanks To Faux News Reporter Charlie Gasparino.

Let's Run The Numbers, Teri Buhl Is An Investigative Business Reporter

Greenwich Time Daily Print Circulation 8,900 (On A Good Day)

Fortune Print Circulation 857,000

WOW Ms. Buhl's New Publisher Has One Hundred Times The Readership.

Thant's About About A 1,000% Increase Just On The Print Side.

We Wont Further Embarrass Hearst Newspaper Editor David McScrewup By Comparing Web Traffic Statistics

Maybe Ms. Buhl Should Send A Thank You Card To
6 Vanderbilt Ave Norwalk, CT 06854-3833


Maybe Thin Skinned Charlie "The Douche Bag" Gasparino Should Complain About Teri Buhl Again, So That She Could Get Another Great Promotion.

UPDATE:
Ms. Buhl's Promotion Has Chris Fountain At For What It's Worth Singing The Blues
Teri Buhl finds a real job

Drat – there goes my free content.
Sternlicht may be on the cusp of seizing control of the building away from Antares and perhaps even grabbing the whole thing for $60 million, less than half it last sold for.
COMMENT:
Well Chris It Was Good While It Lasted.


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04/02/10 KAOOM - Stamford Bomb Squad Called To Greenwich

BREAKING NEWS:
A suspicious pakage found by a Greenwich garbage carter this morning.

Lower Greenwich Avenue closed off by the Greenwich Police Department.

A Police dispatcher thanks investigation will conclude in about 10 to 15 minutes.

UPDATE:


Greenwich Police Department has officially concluded it's investigation.

Lower Greenwich Avenue Is Open To Traffic
UPDATE #2
Greenwich Blogger Chris Fountain At
For What It's Worth Is On The Story

These tend to be false alarms, but a reader wrote two hours ago (hey, I was out) that there are bomb squad folks and cops all over the Exit 3 off-amp. I’m sure it’s over now, but does anyone know what that was about? Dave Ridberg hasn’t called to tell me, for some reason.
UPDATE#3
Debra Friedman, STAFF WRITER
Published: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2010

A section of Greenwich Avenue was shut down Friday morning after a garbage man alerted police to a suspicious device while clearing trash receptacles along the roadway, police said.

Captain Timothy Berry said police received a call from the worker just after 9 a.m., reporting a suspicious electronic device in the back of his garbage truck....
....."It is still suspicious in nature and we will continue to investigate how it came to be there and ensure it is not a danger," Berry said.

Police re-opened Greenwich Avenue at about 10 a.m. and said the area is safe to travel in.


MORE INFORMATION:

Connecticut has three municipal and one state fully established and equipped Bomb Squads. Stamford is one such department. The Stamford Police Bomb Squad was established in 1962 and currently consists of six certified Hazardous Devices Technicians. The Stamford Police Bomb Squad is a fully equipped and highly trained unit that has the capability to effectively operate multiple hazardous device operations and/or weapons of mass destruction incidents as they may arise.

Responsibilities and services provided by the Stamford Police Bomb Squad:

§ Render safe and/or remove suspected improvised explosive devices, incendiary devices, explosives, explosive chemicals, pyrotechnics and ammunition.

§ Public and private agency management planning for responses to bomb threats, suspicious packages, and improvised explosive devices.

§ Provide for legal, proper and safe transportation, disposal and /or storage of explosives and other items.

§ Provide technical support to special operations.

§ Provide dignitary protection.

§ Conduct bombing crime scene investigations collecting and preserving evidence.

§ Prepare and participate in explosive related training programs.

§ Recover military ordinance




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04/02/10 Reader submitted comments

the greenwich time was good site then when i visited last month and i couldn't get much good information

very little local news

evision

04/02/10 Greemwich Roundup Reader Offers A Up A Website Link

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We are feeding starving children around the world.

Click below to listen to a 5-Minute Project Audio Overview:

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Fill out the form on the link below and watch the little 6-Minute video which will introduce you to the "Doing Well while Doing Good"Project. It looks VERY interesting and I would love to get yourinput on this!

http://discovermangosteenmail.com/z.php?w=1&d=QJEINB&page=index2

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04/02/10 Incompetent Hearst Newspaper Editor David McCumber Is Looking To Replace Popular Greenwich Time Investigative Reporter Teri Buhl

Dear Job Applicant Please Apply To The Hell Hole Known As The Greenwich Time.

Your Job Is Safe If You Do Not Piss Off Faux News Reporter And Gas Bag Charlie Gaspariono.


Hearst Connecticut Media Group, Financial Services Reporter, Greenwich, CT


Hearst Connecticut Media Group, including the Connecticut Post, Stamford Advocate, Greenwich Time and Danbury News-Times newspapers and associated Web sites, is seeking a financial services reporter to blog, break stories, investigate and lead coverage of the high-end financial services industry and community in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The beat will include hedge funds, investment banks, private equity, insurance, and financial instruments and commodities trading. A major focus will be on the people involved in the industry and those affected by it.

The successful candidate will be an excellent people person, able to develop sources and establish a constant flow of information from a traditionally closed-mouth community. He or she must have strong familiarity with the industry and a high comfort level in reporting on complex financial and economic matters, interacting with C-level executives and high-net-worth individuals, and translating it all into compelling copy for our newspaper and online readers. Excellent story-crafting skills are a must, as is experience with online reporting through blogs, Twitter and Facebook, etc., as well as traditional news Web sites. Video skills are a plus.

Requirements include boundless enthusiasm for the beat, a bachelor’s degree, outstanding business clips in his or her portfolio, and the ability to juggle multiple print and online assignments and deadlines.


Please send resume, clips and cover letter to business@scni.com

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04/02/10 MEDIA ALERT: Democratic US Senate candidate Lee Whitnum will hold second press conference at 7:30 am today

Democratic candidate for the US Senate.Candidate Whitnum will meet press members on 4/2/10

7:30 – 8:00 am in the lobby of her residence

2 Homestead Lane, Greenwich, CT 06831.

PLEASE SEE:
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Thursday, April 1, 2010

04/01/10 Greenwich High School special education assistant has been put on administrative leave after GPD chaged him with sexual Assualt

BREAKING NEWS:

Andrew Knapp, 28, a Greenwich resident and Greenwich High School special education assistant, was arrested by Greenwich police March 29 and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault.
Greenwich Police Department Photo.

After An Arrest For Sexual Assault, A Special Education Assistant At Greenwich High School Has Been Placed On Administrative Leave.

Andrew Knapp, 28, of 40 Riverside Ave., Riverside, was arrested March 29 after he surrendered to police custody on an active warrant.

He was charged with fourth degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

No details about the victim or the nature of the crime were given, because the arrest warrant in the case has been sealed.

Mr. Knapp is due in Stamford Superior Court on April 7.

GHS special education assistant charged with sexual assault

Debra Friedman, STAFF WRITER
Published: 09:48 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2010


.....Sgt. Mark Zuccerella, head of the department's Youth Division, said detectives began investigating Knapp after the they received a complaint from the victim's family. Police said the incident happened in Greenwich, but they could not indicate where.

"We've been investigating this since the beginning of this year," Zuccerella said. "It involved us having to contact other agencies and talk to people outside Greenwich, which took a little bit longer than we would have liked.".....

.....Kim Eves, spokeswoman for Greenwich Public Schools, said Knapp was put on leave with pay a result of the charges. Eves said the human resources office knew of Knapp's arrest before Thursday, but did not say when his administrative leave started. A message seeking comment on Knapp's arrest was left with Chris Winters, the headmaster of Greenwich High School.....

.....Knapp had a brief stint as an assistant coach for the Greenwich High School boys swim team last year. In a January 2009 Greenwich Time article, head swim coach Terry Lowe credited Knapp, along with assistant coach Paul Ramaley, for "keeping the squad sharp." Knapp is no longer listed as an assistant coach with the team. Lowe did not return a call for comment. Messages were left with Gus Lindine, the athletic director for Greenwich High School regarding Knapp's coaching status.......


MORE INFORMATION:

Greenwich High School Staff Directory Page For Andrew Knapp Lists Him As A Professional Assistant In The Cantor House And The Special Education Department



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04/01/10 Homeless Greenwich Farmer Del Zannette Passed Away Last Night

Some of Del Zannette's former neighbors have reported that long time Greenwich Farmer Del Zannette died last night.

Greenwich Roundup just saw the homeless farmer Tuesday using the red phone at First Selectman Peter Tesei's office in an effort to get some of his property out of storage,

Mr. Zannette was not invited into Mr Tesei's office, nor was he referred to the Social Services office on third floor of town hall.

The homeless Greenwich farmer was 80 years old and still owned 50% of the farm that he was not allowed to live at.

Rest In Peace Delmo Zannette

This is a sad day for a town that has no pity for the elderly, disabled, disadvantaged, poor and homeless.

When are we going to start treating the common folk of Greenwich the same way we treat the bankers and hedge funds guys.

PLEASE SEE HOW THE TOWN IS PLANNING
TO HURT OTHER EVEN MORE ELDERLY RESIDENTS:
COMMENT:
Del Zannett Had Repeatedly Told Greenwich Roundup That
The Greenwich Time Had Treated Him Poorly And Refusd To
Tell His Sad Story, Because The Paper Did Not Want To Lose Car Ads.

Del Zanette -- described by his grandson Paul Zanette as "a very loving man" -- died....
.....Paul Zanette said he died of natural causes. He said his grandfather had suffered from a variety of ailments including respiratory difficulties and asthma......
.....John Zimmerman, who lives at the property, placed a sign saying....
...... "Del's Dead! May He R.I.P." at King Street and Bedford Road......
.....The signs were taken down twice by man who said he represented Weichert Realtors. He declined to give his name. A woman at Weichert's Greenwich office declined to comment before hanging up the telephone......
.....Prior to his 2008 eviction Zanette was one of the last two farmers in Greenwich. The last remaining farmer is John Augustin, who operates a farm on King Street.....
Shame, Shame, Shame On The Compliant Greenwich Time

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04/01/10 Hamilton Avenue School Principal Announced

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sidney A. Freund announced today the
appointment of Cynthia L. Womack as Principal of Hamilton Avenue School,
effective July 1, 2010. See attached for more information.

Kim Eves
Director of Communications
Greenwich Board of Education
290 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830

http://www.greenwichschools.org/

Phone: 203-625-7415
e mail:
kim_eves@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Fax: 203-869-8003

SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTS HAMILTON AVENUE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

(For immediate release: Thursday, April 1, 2010 – Greenwich, CT) Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sidney A. Freund announced today the appointment of Cynthia L. Womack as Principal of Hamilton Avenue School, effective July 1, 2010. Ms. Womack is currently a principal with the Manchester Public Schools in Manchester, CT at Washington Elementary School and has led the school for the last eleven years. Washington Elementary School is a Media Arts Magnet School. Dr. Freund said, “Ms. Womack is an experienced elementary building principal, she is a true instructional leader – well versed in many of the strategies and initiatives already employed by the District, and she has a track record of improving student achievement.”

Ms. Womack has over 20 years of experience as an elementary educator working with diverse populations. She has initiated, developed and implemented instructional programs and strategies to address the needs of struggling learners, advanced learners, and learners with varied interests. She is practiced at running a magnet school and understands the value of collaboration and shared decision-making when planning for improvement. Ms. Womack takes a personal interest in her students, their learning and their general well-being, and she is committed to raising achievement at all levels.

Ms. Gloria Sprigg, Hamilton Avenue School Kindergarten Teacher, participated on the interview committee for the new Principal as well as the site visit to Ms. Womack’s school, she noted, “I was very impressed not only with the personal connection Ms. Womack has with her students and their families, but also with her dedication in creating a productive school environment.”

In 1999, Ms. Womack was appointed as Principal to the Washington Elementary School, Manchester Public Schools, Manchester, CT – a Media Arts Magnet School. As Principal of Washington Elementary School, Ms. Womack introduced various instructional strategies including academic review and analysis of student work, differentiated instruction, and Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI/RtI). She has focused on mentoring and coaching her teaching staff using Walkthroughs, a comprehensive evaluation process, and conducting workshops and other professional learning opportunities. She works collaboratively and communicates regularly with parents and members of the community. Ms. Womack procured a $500,000 federal grant to implement an after school, extended day program for K-5 students, providing academic support and recreational activities. She created an inclusionary, motivational learning environment for students with special needs using a co-teaching model.

Ms. Womack began her career in education as a second grade teacher at Public School 81 in Brooklyn, NY in 1987. One year later she moved to Public School 346 in Brooklyn as a fifth grade teacher and taught there for the next ten years. Working with a diverse student population, Ms. Womack differentiated instruction to meet the varied needs of her students, introduced multi-cultural themes into the classroom, and established a track record for effective instruction of students on grade level, those working at an advanced level and those with special needs. During her time as a classroom teacher she was also selected to teach gifted students, implementing a rigorous and challenging curriculum as well as a series of cultural fairs. She also created the school’s first formal K-5 writing curriculum and served as a Writing Teacher for three years. Ms. Womack initiated an after school reading tutorial program for 250 students in grades 3-6 and served as the Director. She was Coordinator for the Parent as Partners in Science and Math Conferences, directing this hands-on Science and Math day-long workshop; and chaired the School Leadership Team.

Ms. Womack received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA in 1984; her Masters in Elementary Education from New York University, New York City, NY in 1993; and her Administrative Certificate from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY in 1995.

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04/01/10 Popular Ex-Hearst Newspaper Investigative Reporter Teri Buhl Is In The News

Popular Ex-Hearst Newspaper Investigative Reporter Teri Buhl Is All Over The Web

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A hostile work environment was pervasive at AIG-FP, lawsuit claims ... Feb 25, 2010 ... Teri Buhl is a Wall Street investigative reporter. ...
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