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Tom Renner

Client Editor

trenner@dailyvoice.com

No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Sports

Saugatuck Rowers Win 4 Gold Medals At Club Nationals WESTPORT, Conn. – The Saugatuck Rowing Club Juniors won four gold medals at the 2015 USRowing Club National Championships in Bethel, Ohio. The club was second overall in team points in the women's events and third in total team points over the five-day national competition, which comprised multiple age groups and events. Charlotte Powers, a coxswain from Fairfield, won two gold medals and a bronze with Saugatuck crews. In winning the women's U19 eight+ race, SRC bested a field of 36 boats from clubs across the country. The team also earned impressive victories in the women's U19 …

by Tom Renner

07/27/2015

Sports

Norwalk Cal Ripken 11-Year-Old Stars Reach State Final NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Cal Ripken 11-year-old baseball team will play for the state championship on Saturday at Tim Devine Field. Norwalk defeated Stratford on Thursday, 9-8, in the winners' bracket final. Norwalk will play the winner of Friday's game between Stratford and Newtown. Saturday's championship round begins at 10 a.m. If Norwalk loses, a winner-take-all game will begin at 12:30 p.m. Norwalk is 3-0 in the tournament, with wins over Hebron, New Milford and Stratford. Thursday's loss was the first for Stratford. The state champion advances to the New England Regiona…

by Tom Renner

07/24/2015

Neighbors

Ridgefield Cyclist Hits The Road In CT Challenge RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield's Paul Fitzpatrick helped kick off the two-day Connecticut Challenge with an 80-mile ride from Bear Mountain in New York. The CT Challenge continues on Saturday with a range of rides from 10 miles and up. The cyclists get sponsors for their rides, and proceeds benefit cancer survivorship programs at the Connecticut Challenge facility in Southport. Riders who made Friday's 80-mile journey can participate in a ride of any distance on Saturday. Events on Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport. Fitzpatrick overcame a form…

by Tom Renner

07/24/2015

News

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Danbury Hospital No. 3 In Connecticut DANBURY, Conn. -- U.S. News & World Report ranked Danbury Hospital as the No. 3 hospital in Connecticut. According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals 2015-16, of the nearly 50 hospitals in Connecticut, Danbury Hospital is one of seven that exceeded expected standards of care in the following three adult procedures and conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Heart Failure Knee Replacement “This regional recognition is an incredible testament to our staff and reflects their knowledge, expertise and commitment to clinical excellence and…

by Tom Renner

07/24/2015

Business

Waveny LifeCare Network In New Canaan Names 2 New Managers NEW CANAAN, Conn.– Waveny LifeCare Network of New Canaan announced the appointment of two key clinical leaders within the organization. Gay Bond, RN and Suzanne Gerber, RN have been named Director of Resident Care at The Village at Waveny and Assistant Director of Nursing at Waveny Care Center, respectively. “We are delighted to have Gay and Suzanne join our management team and welcome them both into their new positions,” said Bill Piper, Waveny’s CEO. “Their leadership will play an integral part in ensuring that the experience we provide to those we serve continues to reflect the mis…

by Tom Renner

07/24/2015

Neighbors

Young Cancer Survivor From Ridgefield Pedals To Help Others RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- No one expects to hear the words, “You have cancer.” Especially not at 27. But that’s exactly what happened to Paul Fitzpatrick, who grew up in Ridgefield and is back in town raising his family after a stint in Manhattan. On Saturday, Fitzpatrick will ride with other cyclists beginning in Westport and into Fairfield to raise money for the CT Challenge and its cancer survivorship programs. It was several months after being diagnosed with a rare form of a rare disease called Cushing’s, which affects the endocrine system and had wreaked havoc with his previously stella…

by Tom Renner

07/24/2015

Events

Swim Across The Sound Supporters Invited To Captain's Cove In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Supporters are encouraged to cheer on the 200 swimmers taking part Saturday in Bridgeport at the Swim Across The Sound for charity. The swimmers, accompanied by 100 boats, will swim across Long Island Sound to raise money and support for the thousands of people who are battling cancer and their families. Supporters will gather from 2-6 p.m.to cheer the swimmers as they make their final approach to Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport. The dockside celebration is free and open to the public. “There are no words to describe the feeling of being greeted by hundreds as …

by Tom Renner

07/24/2015

Sports

Sacred Heart Football Team Joins Coach In Fighting Colon Cancer FAIRFIELD, CONN. -- The Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics will partner with Colon Cancer Alliance to raise awareness for the disease in support of head coach Mark Nofri. The Coach Nof Tackles Cancer Campaign will run throughout the year, with the Pioneers hosting a "Blue Out Game" on Nov. 7 versus Duquesne. Sacred Heart opens its season on Sept. 5 against Saint Anselm. Nofri, 45, was diagnosed with colon cancer following the Pioneers’ 2014 football season. He underwent surgery to remove the mass and is currently in the midst of a six-month regimen of chemotherapy. Nof…

by Tom Renner

07/24/2015

Lifestyle

Surf's Up For Adult Day Seniors At Waveny LifeCare Network In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. - Participants at Waveny LifeCare Network’s Adult Day in New Canaan enjoyed a fun-filled day at the beach without even leaving campus during a specially-themed “Surf’s Up” event. To celebrate summer, all programs and activities throughout the day were devoted to surf, sun and sail. Participants enjoyed the summer sounds of the Beach Boys, went on a radio road-trip, worked together on a special stencil art project, reminisced about their most memorable family vacations, and even played some classic picnic games, like bocce, croquet and badminton. They wrapped up thei…

by Tom Renner

07/23/2015

Lifestyle

Allowable Foods On Harrison's Can't Lose Diet Contain Some Surprises HARRISON, N.Y. -- Allowable foods in the Harrison-based Can’t Lose Diet Fat Loss system might stun some people seeking to shed extra pounds this summer. Can’t Lose Diet owner Pat Hall uses Resonant Frequency Technology as one of the key components to her program. The system is based on the premise that all substances have an ideal resonant frequency. If a person is allergic to a substance such as pollen, the cells of their body elicit a cellular response in the presence of pollen. However, it has been shown that even without any pollen present, if the cells are exposed to the resonant f…

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