03/03/12 The Raw Greenwich News Feed

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• Art Exhibit Is Slam Dunk for Knick's Nephew _{2012-03-03, 03:01 am}
  New York Knicks Assistant General Manager Allan Houston and his wife Tamara pose with their nephew Asa Jackson, whose debut art show opened at Samuel Owen Gallery in Greenwich on Thursday night.
• No stocks for David Stockman _{2012-03-03, 01:30 am}
  ... financial collapse, "The Triumph of Crony Capitalism," to talk to The Associated Press at his book-lined home in Greenwich, Conn. Typically the private and public sectors would borrow $1.50 or $1.60 each year for every $1 of GDP growth. That was the ...
• Pro Squash Westchester Open Underway in Rye Brook _{2012-03-03, 12:45 am}
  ... playing against the pros, it's a real challenge." In the second match of the evening fellow American and Greenwich, Conn. native Ned Marks rallied to beat English national and Club@800 pro Shadid Khan by a score of 3-2. Khan took the first two ...
• Stockman warns of another crisis _{2012-03-02, 07:30 pm}
  ... financial collapse, The Triumph of Crony Capitalism , to talk to The Associated Press at his book-lined home in Greenwich, Conn. Typically the private and public sectors would borrow $1.50 or $1.60 each year for every $1 of GDP growth. That was the ...
• Boating season launched with a new user-friendly mooring website _{2011-04-13, 03:00 am}
  The team behind the Town's new online mooring website poses near the Marine police station in Greenwich Harbor.
• Greenwich Native Advances in Pro Squash Tournament _{2012-03-03, 12:19 am}
  ... playing against the pros, it's a real challenge." In the second match of the evening fellow American and Greenwich, Conn. native Ned Marks rallied to beat English national and Club@800 pro Shadid Khan by a score of 3-2. Khan took the first two ...
• Greenwich Exhibit Is Slam Dunk for Knick's Nephew _{2012-03-03, 12:18 am}
  New York Knicks Assistant General Manager Allan Houston and his wife Tamara pose with their nephew Asa Jackson, whose debut art show opened at Samuel Owen Gallery in Greenwich on Thursday night.
• Why David Stockman isn't buying _{2012-03-02, 11:41 pm}
  ... the financial collapse, The Triumph of Crony Capitalism, to talk to the Associated Press at his book-lined home in Greenwich, Conn. Typically the private and public sectors would borrow $1.50 or $1.60 each year for every $1 of GDP growth. That was ...
• No Kmart shoppers near new Lampert digs _{2012-03-02, 10:49 pm}
  ... whose net worth is estimated by Forbes at $3 billion, already owns several lavish homes, including an estate in Greenwich, Conn., that overlooks Long Island Sound. This time, he's acquiring an Italian-style mansion on a 2.7-acre spread with a ...
• COMMENTARY No Substitute For 'Grade A' Teachers _{2012-03-02, 10:27 pm}
  ... at higher levels with teachers they perceive care about them. A few years ago, I watched Tony Mullen, a teacher in Greenwich, and his students interact comfortably. One girl at the alternative high school where he taught was an elective mute - she ...
• Wedding present for homeless kids: A playground _{2012-03-02, 09:32 pm}
  ... A new playground will be built by volunteers in June. Photo: Ned Gerard / Connecticut Post Haley Rosengarten, of Greenwich (right), and Jennifer Gallagher, project manager from KaBoom!, measure the dimensions of an empty lot behind the YMCA ...
• New Canaan swimmers take second place at FCIACs _{2012-03-02, 08:15 pm}
  The Greenwich High School boys swimming team has a way of turning the FCIAC Championships into a race for second place.
• Greenwich businessman produces education documentary _{2012-03-02, 07:27 pm}
  In 2010, the Greenwich cable entrepreneur headed up a bipartisan commission of business leaders that came up with recommendations on ways to address Connecticut's achievement gap between white, Asian and well-off students, and their minority and disadvantaged peers.
• House of the Day: David Stockman Is Selling His Greenwich Mansion For $19.75 Million_{2012-03-02, 05:43 pm}
  HOUSE OF THE DAY: A Tuscan Estate On 47 Acres In Napa Valley In On Sale For $29.5 Million HOUSE OF THE DAY: A Tuscan Estate On 47 Acres In Napa Valley In On Sale For $29.5 Million Former Congressman and Reagan budget director David Stockman and his wife have l isted their Greenwich, Conn.
• Q&A: Reagan budget czar Stockman says U.S. is 'stalled, stuck' _{2012-03-02, 03:00 am}
  NEW YORK - He was an architect of one of the biggest tax cuts in U.S. history. He spent much of his career after politics using borrowed money to take over companies. He targeted the riskiest ones that most investors shunned - car-parts makers, textile mills. That is one image of David Stockman, the former White House budget director who, after resigning in protest over deficit spending, made a fortune in corporate buyouts. But spend time with him and you discover this former wunderkind of the
• Whale Play Pirates, Falcons This Weekend _{2012-02-24, 12:00 am}
  ... last week. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault has 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in the 10 games against the Falcons. Greenwich native and Avon Old Farms graduate Cam Atkinson has nine points against the Whale. The Falcons are in fourth place in the ...
• Municipal Officials Plan Better Response System For Storms _{2012-03-02, 05:02 pm}
  After two disastrous weather events since late summer, state and local officials can now use their experiences to improve existing emergency plans, Brenda Bergeron, a lawyer for the state Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, told municipal officials Friday.
• Greenwich Reps. Against Cell Towers Near Schools _{2012-03-02, 04:49 pm}
  Greenwich representative, State Sen. Scott Frantz testifies before the Energy and Technology Committee in support of a bill prohibiting the placement of cell towers near schools and day care centers.
• John McHale, Greenwich Resident and Journalist _{2012-03-02, 04:49 pm}
  GREENWICH, Conn. - John L. McHale, a 25-year Greenwich resident and longtime journalist, died Feb.
• Police Honor Citizen's Academy graduates _{2012-03-02, 04:47 pm}
  Police swarmed the Hyatt Regency last Thursday, Feb. 23, for fun, not work, as the Greenwich Police Department celebrated another graduating class of the Citizens' Police Academy.

03/03/12 The Greenwich First Selectman Report

News Reports About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

After state changes rules, police boat gets one last approval Greenwich Post First Selectman Peter Tesei said that this would have no impact on the proposed 2012-13 municipal budget that has just been submitted to the Board of ...

Senate candidate Lee Whitnum loses bid to debate Saturday night New Haven Register Dannel P. Malloy on defamation grounds based on alleged comments made in 2008, and the town of Greenwich, along with First Selectman Peter Tesei, ...

Police Honor Citizen's Academy graduates Greenwich Post "As Police Commissioner Peter Tesei said last year, Greenwich is not Mayberry anymore. It's as close a community to Mayberry as any…but we all have to do ...

Burst of emergencies in state has aided the learning process Meriden Record-Journal "It was reassuring to know the system works and we can depend on it," said Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei. Bergeron said the state's energy and ...

A Recently Updated Blog Post About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

Fudrucker tosses away the towel, joins Tesei in the pool ... They do the same with Peter Tesei, they have one photo which makes one think the First Selectman hasn't had use for that private bathroom in months. Teri Buhl ... christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/57754/

A 'Crumby' Situation for Deli and more from Greenwich Patch

Today 57° 33° Tomorrow 47° 28° March 3, 2012 Your News March 3, 2012 A 'Crumby' Situation for Deli Patch Staff | Mar 3, 2012 | 0 Comments Unusual arrests and investigations from the area. Do You Have "60 Minutes" for This Tag Sale? | Mar 3, 2012 | 0 Comments Years-worth memorabilia, Americana from the estate of "60 Minutes" resident curmudgeon Andy Rooney up for sale this weekend. Readers' Choice Winner: Louie's Italian Restaurant & Bar Barbara Heins | Mar 2, 2012 | 0 Comments The Greenwich eatery won 20 percent of the vote in Greenwich Patch's "Readers' Choice" contest. Malloy Not Deterred By Comptroller's Budget Report Chandra Johnson Greene | Mar 2, 2012 | 0 Comments Comptroller Kevin Lembo's monthly report shows that the state budget deficit is growing, but Malloy is confident that his administration can balance it by the end of the year, according to the Day. See more News » Opinion March 3, 2012 'Wow, So Many Legal Experts on Here...' Chandra Johnson Greene | Mar 2, 2012 | 0 Comments The best of today's comments from Patch account-holders in your town and neighboring communities. Community Bulletin March 3, 2012 Death Notices Sandra Fales Hillman K. Whelan | Mar 2, 2012 Sandra Fales Hillman passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was at her cherished … Government Sen. Frantz, Rep. Camillo: Prohibit Cell Tower Placement Near Schools Don Rawling | Mar 2, 2012 Hartford – State Senator L. Scott Frantz (R-36) and State Representative Fred Camillo (R-151) testified before the General Assembly'… See more Announcements » Things to Do March 3, 2012 4:00 pm 3-on-3 Hockey Jamboree Featuring Mike Richter '94 Stanley Cup Winner Mike Richter to Join Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 3-on-3 Hockey Jamboree Hockey Jamboree Scheduled for … 6:00 pm ASA JACKSON "NEW WORKS" ART EXHIBITION Allan and Tamara Houston and Samuel Owen Gallery Present Asa Jackson "New Works" Art Exhibition Interpretations of human nature, … 2:00 pm "Henry and Mudge" The Friends of Greenwich Library presents Theatreworks USA's production of Henry and Mudge, the classic story about a boy named … 9:00 am ColorSoundGrammar_3 A symphony of colors and forms, "ColorSoundGrammar_3", by Ellen Hackl Fagan, is exhibiting at Les Beaux Arts Gallery. Using … Saturday, March 3, 2012 All Day Register for Celebrate! Party Showcase to be eligible to Win a Free iPod 9:00 am Allegra Dance Studio Winter Spring SIgn Up 9:00 am ColorSoundGrammar_3 9:00 am Boys & Girls Club 3-ON-3 Hockey Jamboree 9:30 am March Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT 10:00 am Coming Full Circle: The Greenwich Art Society Celebrates 100 at the Bruce Museum 10:00 am Greenwich Lost & Preserved 10:00 am Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic 10:00 am 45th Annual Darien Antiques Show 2:00 pm King Presents "Little Shop of Horrors" 2:00 pm "Henry and Mudge" 3:30 pm stella dot Online Trunk show 4:00 pm 3-on-3 Hockey Jamboree Featuring Mike Richter 6:00 pm ASA JACKSON "NEW WORKS" ART EXHIBITION 6:30 pm Drawn to Beauty: Works by Francine Fox, Michiyo Ihara, Margaret Neill, and Christian Nguyen 7:30 pm USAF Falconaires Jazz Ensemble Featured in Free Concert At Darien HS 8:00 pm "Days of Wine and Roses" and Talk Back Series 8:45 pm Saturday Night Grooves Ice Skating 9:00 pm "ASK THE PET SITTER" REGISTRATION OPEN NOW FOR MARCH DATES!

03/0312 Greenwich Exhibit Is Slam Dunk for Allan Houston's Nephew And More In The Daily Greenwich

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02/25/12 Greenwich Weekend Events

Sunday Events In Greenwich

Family Centers, a Greenwich-based nonprofit, will host its inaugural Polar Bear Plunge at 10 a.m. Feb. 26 at the waterfront offices of Geneve Corporation, located at 96 Cummings Point Road in Stamford. A $25 registration fee includes entry to the Polar Bear Plunge, a limited edition event T-shirt and onsite food. The event will be emceed by WABC-TV meteorologist Bill Evans. A post-plunge party will be held at Tiernan’s Bar and Restaurant in Stamford beginning at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Family Centers’ Bright Beginnings programs, which provide education, health and counseling services to Fairfield County children and families.

Teen pianist Conrad Tao will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium. Tao, a 17-year-old Chinese-American pianist and violinist, made his concerto debut at age 8. He is currently a Gilmore Young Artist and an eight-time consecutive winner of the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer award. He is also an award-winning violinist, winning the 2003 Walgreens National Concerto Competition at age 8. This series is made possible through the generosity of private donations. Free and open to all, seating is first come, first served. For information, call the Friends of Greenwich Library office at 203-622-7938.

Audubon Greenwich will host a beekeeping workshop with Gunther Hauk from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 26. This workshop is for current beekeepers and those who are interested in learning more about beekeeping with natural approaches, including biodynamic beekeeping. Space very limited. A $50 workshop fee will be donated to the Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary efforts and Audubon Greenwich’s conservation and education initiatives. RSVP required to Jeff Cordulack: 203-869-5272 ext. 239.

Les Beaux Arts Gallery at Round Hill Community Church will host “ColorSoundGrammar_3,” an exhibition by artist Ellen Hackl Fagan Feb. 26 through March 29. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to noon Sunday; closed Saturday. Round Hill Community Church is located at 395 Round Hill Road. For more information and directions, call 203-869-1091 or visit www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

Other Ongoing Greenwich Events

The Greenwich Library’s Flinn Gallery will show “New York State of Mind” through March 14. Each of the six in the exhibition has a different perspective on the urban environment and each expresses it using various mediums and styles. The featured artists are Paul Balmer, John Dorish, Mary Jane Duffy, Scott Mlyn, Elinore Schnurr and John Varriano. The artists will talk about their work at 1 p.m. Feb. 25. The Flinn Gallery is located on the second floor of Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.

The new exhibition, “Coming Full Circle: The Greenwich Art Society Celebrates 100 at the Bruce Museum” will be on view at the Bruce Museum Feb. 11 through April 1. The show highlights each decade of the Greenwich Art Society’s history through 43 paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by members who were exhibiting artists and/or teachers, such as Leonard, Mina Fonda and Dorothy Ochtman; Childe Hassam; Simka Simkhovitch; Margaret Brassler Kane; Ann Chernow; and Leo Manso. Many of the works are drawn from the Bruce Museum’s collection. The Bruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive. General admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, and free for children under five and museum members. Free admission to all on Tuesdays. For more information, call 203-869-0376 or visit www.brucemuseum.org.

The Greenwich Historical Society invites you to check out “Everyday Heroes: Greenwich First Responders” Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. “Everyday Heroes” chronicles the history of Greenwich’s fire, police and emergency medical services. The exhibition delves into headline-making Greenwich disasters from 1873 to 2010, examines how first responders dealt with past emergencies and illustrates how first response practices have evolved as the combined result of firsthand experience and technology. Kids can try on real equipment and learn what it takes to become a first responder in a hands-on gallery. Closed Christmas day. Members free. Nonmembers: Adults $10; seniors and students $8; children under six free. Through Aug. 26. Storehouse Gallery, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob. For more information, visit www.greenwichhistory.org or call 203-869-6899.

The Bruce Museum will present the exhibition “Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry” from July 16 through Feb. 26. The exhibition features an array of different types of jewelry, as well as samplings of minerals, precious stones and other materials from which artists have created an infinite variety of human adornment. The exhibition investigates the wide range of materials used to make jewelry, delves into the genesis of these natural materials, and explores the economic and environmental impact of our universal attraction to sparkle. The jewelry on display comes from all over the globe, including Myanmar and India. For more information, visit www.brucemuseum.org.

Les Beaux Arts Gallery at Round Hill Community Church will host “ColorSoundGrammar_3,” an exhibition by artist Ellen Hackl Fagan Feb. 26 through March 29. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to noon Sunday; closed Saturday. Round Hill Community Church is located at 395 Round Hill Road. For more information and directions, call 203-869-1091 or visit www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

02/25/12 The Greenwich Topix News Message Board (12 stories) Greenwich Police Arrest One of Their Own

Greenwich - News February 25, 2012 Greenwich Police Arrest One of Their Own (Patch) Greenwich Police arrested one of their own this week. Officer Donnell Fludd is facing charges of stalking, harassment and disorderly conduct stemming from a series of incidents involving a Greenwich woman. Teachers, Administrators Among Top Earners in Gre02/25/12enwich (The Daily Greenwich) Former Police Chief David Ridberg shows off his award for outstanding achievement from the Lions Club in April 2011. 'Moderation Seems to Always Be the Answer' (Patch) FAIRFIELD: " Teachers are easy targets for the 'failure' of education. Poverty is the basic cause of student disengagement. More Greenwich News Greenwich Firefighters Train for Water Rescues (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - Many of Greenwich's firefighters grew up in town and, as kids, came to the Boys & Girls Club , where many learned to swim. Dog vs. Train Commuters: Dog Wins (Patch) It was a dog-day kind of evening for Metro-North commuters on the New Haven line Thursday-thanks to a Greenwich canine that slipped out of his collar and bounded onto the railroad tracks near Henry Street in Byram. Fairfield County Mail Distribution Center to Close (The Daily Greenwich) STAMFORD, Conn. - The United States Postal Service will be closing the processing and distribution center in Stamford, a press release said. Greenwich police blotter: Town man faces assault charge (Connecticut Post) A Greenwich man was charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct in connection with a physical dispute with a woman Thursday morning. Cutout creations bring world of animals to life (The Greenwich Post) Many of us can remember something from our childhood that inspired a dream that we had or still hold on to. Ex-BET Chair Steve Walko to Run for State Rep (Patch) Barely 12 hours after veteran state Rep. Lile Gibbons announced she would retire from the legislative post she's held for 12 years, Stephen Walko, the former chairman of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, announced he would seek the GOP nod to succeed Gibbons. Greenwich Business Proto Labs shares up 81% in debut (Star Tribune) The Maple Plain maker of custom parts ended its first day of trading on the NYSE by nearly doubling its IPO price. Hedge fund manager Lampert gains $160 million on Sears shares acquired from Ziff family (Pensions & Investments) Edward Lampert, the hedge fund manager who controls Sears Holdings Corp. , has more than $160 million in paper profits on shares of the retailer acquired last month from a long-standing client, the Ziff family. Kaufthal Elected to Blyth's Board (PE Hub) Ilan Kaufthal was named to Blyth Inc.'s board of directors. Kaufthal is a senior advisor at Irving Place Capita l. Greenwich, Conn.-based Blyth designs and markets candles and accessories for the home.

02/25/12 Presidential Transportaton Cribs and more from Greenwich Patch

Today 47° 24° Tomorrow 42° 28° February 25, 2012 Your News February 25, 2012 Presidential Transportaton Cribs Cathryn Prince | Feb 25, 2012 | 0 Comments How Did The POTUS Get Around? Planes, Trains and Automobiles and So Much More. Greenwich Track Club Emphasizes Fitness, Fun, Family Leslie Yager | Feb 25, 2012 | 0 Comments Fast-growing running program makes room for everyone. Backyard Gymnast Flees Cops in Red Car Patch Staff | Feb 25, 2012 | 0 Comments Unusual arrests and investigations from the area. Town Teen Faces Home Invasion Charge Barbara Heins | Feb 24, 2012 | 0 Comments Greenwich Police say suspect tried to intimidate witness. State Launches Contest to Boost Tourism Chandra Johnson Greene | Feb 24, 2012 | 0 Comments Connecticut is looking to its residents to help tout all of the fun the state has to offer, according to the Associated Press. See more News » Opinion February 25, 2012 'Moderation Seems to Always Be the Answer' Chandra Johnson Greene | Feb 24, 2012 | 0 Comments The best of today's comments from Patch account-holders in your town and neighboring communities. See more Opinion » Local Voices February 25, 2012 Digital is Good But Live Theatre is Better Karen Kovacs Dydzuhn Founded by Staples' graduate, a new children's theater company debuts in Stamford. Community Bulletin February 25, 2012 Local Connections Greenwich Antiques Society Presents, "Masterpieces of Colonial New England Furniture" Michele Russell | Feb 24, 2012 The Greenwich Antiques Society will host a multimedia lecture, Masterpieces of Colonial New England Furniture, on Monday, March 5th… See more Announcements » Things to Do February 25, 2012 12:00 am SUPPORT YOUR CHOICE OF CHARITIES @SAKS GREENWICH This February, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to local … 12:00 am Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 2012 Swim-A-Thon Friday, February 24, 2012 - Olympic Family Fun Night (Pasta take-out & Swim Competition) Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Saturday, … Saturday, February 25, 2012 All Day SUPPORT YOUR CHOICE OF CHARITIES @SAKS GREENWICH All Day Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 2012 Swim-A-Thon 9:00 am Allegra Dance Studio Winter Spring SIgn Up 9:15 am Indoor Baseball 9:30 am February Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT 10:00 am Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic 10:00 am Fabulous Estate Auction 10:00 am A Show of Support: Family Fire Safety Day 11:00 am NYSC's Zumbathon for the American Red Cross 11:30 am Indoor Girls Softball 12:00 pm Pet Adoption Day at Pet Pantry Warehouse 12:00 pm Pet Adoption at Pet Pantry Warehouse 3:00 pm Speak DOG ! A holistic comunication workshop for you and your dog 4:30 pm Dance Master Class Series 6:00 pm Suburbia Roller Derby Hosts Season Opener, Saturday February 25 6:30 pm Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? plus Q&A with film subject, Gunther Hauk 7:30 pm B*CURED's annual Orange Crush Fundraiser 8:45 pm Saturday Night Grooves Ice Skating 9:00 pm "ASK THE PET SITTER" REGISTRATION OPEN NOW FOR MARCH DATES!