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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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Real Estate

Keller Williams Holds Clothing Drive, Cleanup For Day Of Red In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Keller Williams Realty in Ridgefield held a clothing drive and a beautification day during its "Red Day" on May 14. The clothing drive will run through Monday, May 18. Residents can bring bagged, gently used clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories, handbags, shoes and linens to the KW office at 404 Main St. in Ridgefield and 27 Mill Plain Road in Danbury. The company has a goal of $1,500 for the KW Cares Fund. Every pound of goods donated will contribute to the Big Brothers Big Sisters local mentoring program. Residents can drop off clothes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

by Tom Renner

05/15/2015

News

Peekskill Residents Dial In To New Public Radio Station PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Alan Chartock is unafraid to express his opinion. Starting last month, Peekskill residents joined several other nearby communities in being able to hear the thoughts of the president and CEO of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio. WAMC, a public radio network based in Albany, came on the air in Peekskill at 95.9 FM in April. The station, which is part of National Public Radio, also broadcasts in Mount Kisco (88.9 FM) and Brewster (88.5 FM). There are also outlets Middletown, Kingston and Stamford, Conn. Its primary broadcast areas are Southern Vermont, Westchester, Massachusetts…

by Tom Renner

05/15/2015

Neighbors

Stamford Runner Raises $3K For Greenwich Nonprofit At Providence Marathon GREENWICH, Conn. – Stamford's Bill Brucker, also the communications director for Family Centers of Greenwich, finished a marathon Sunday to raise money for the agency. It was the fourth straight year Brucker ran a spring marathon for Family Centers. He endured the sub-zero temperatures and unpredictable weather often associated with Connecticut’s winters to train for a spring marathon. And while he logged all those miles in hopes of running a good race, Brucker also aimed to help Fairfield County’s most vulnerable families in the process. Leading up to the 2015 Cox Rhode Races Marat…

by Tom Renner

05/14/2015

Events

Darien Football Team Plans Car Wash Sunday DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien High School football team will hold its annual car wash fundraiser Sunday, May 17. The players will wash cars, rain or shine, at Darien High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Tickets are $10. Funds will be used to buy new and safer equipment for the players.

by Tom Renner

05/14/2015

Real Estate

First Selectman Gives Town Update At Darien Board Of Realtors Spring Fling DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson gave a "State of the Town Update" at a recent Board of Realtors Spring Fling and general meeting. The Darien Board of Realtors held the event on May 7 at the Country Club of Darien. Stevenson provided information on town-wide projects, education; and improvements to the Town. In her remarks, Stevenson said: The town is in better than Triple A shape The schools are experiencing growing enrollment The town and schools are moving through the Special Education crisis A new superintendent of schools will be coming July 31 …

by Tom Renner

05/14/2015

Events

YMCA Of White Plains Hosts Viewing Party To Show Documentary On Bullying WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The YMCA of White Plains will host a viewing party to address bullying on Thursday, May 21. The party begins at 6:30 p.m. to address bullying, an issue that impacts between many American children. Attendees will view USA Network’s award-winning documentary, NFL Characters Unite, which profiles NFL stars who share deeply personal stories of facing hardships in their lives and mentor young people in their communities who currently face similar challenges. The documentary features Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, Philadelphia Eagles running back Darr…

by Tom Renner

05/14/2015

Lifestyle

Phelps Hospital Physician Delivers Details On Dizziness TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Dizziness is a common problem experienced by most people at some point during their lifetime. Even though the sensation of dizziness is quite common, it can be associated with many different disorders, and determining the cause of dizzy symptoms can be complicated and often frustrating for the patient. The sensation of dizziness can arise from problems in the vestibular system (in the inner ear), sensory abilities in the feet and spine, or vision, or when the brain is unable to correctly interpret the information it receives from the ear, sensory system or vision. …

Content Partner: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center

Neighbors

Military Veterans Feel Comfort From Quilts Made At Norwalk Business NORWALK, Conn. -- Their military service has ended, but veterans are still receiving hometown support from Christie Ruiz and her Norwalk business, Christie’s Quilting Boutique. Ruiz and the women who shop at her store have teamed up with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. They will present quilts to veterans on Saturday at the store at 176 Main St. A 93-year-old World War II veteran from Greenwich, along with former soldiers from Norwalk and Monroe, will be presented quilts. “I think it’s going to be very emotional,’’ Ruiz said. “I’d expect there will be a lot of tears.” Ruiz opened her…

Content Partner: Darien Rowayton Bank

Sports

New Canaan Baseball Team Raises More Than $8K For Multiple Myeloma NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan High School baseball team raised more than $8,000 for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation when it ran at a Spartan Race Sunday at Citi Field. The Rams won the "fastest team" category for the MMRF wave at the race. The players and coach Mitch Hoffman raised $8,400 for the cause. The day after, the Rams remained hot on the diamond with a 8-7 walkoff victory over Greenwich. Rob Jones hit a two-out, two-strike, two-run home run to stun the Cardinals in a game played at Mead Park. New Canaan (12-3 overall and 11-2 in the Fairfield County Interschol…

by Tom Renner

05/13/2015

Events

Longtime Conductor's Return Highlights Gala Concert In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic (SYAP) will hold its 55th Gala concert on Sunday, May 17. The concert begins at 4 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Stamford. A highlight of the concert will be Salvatore Princiotti’s return to the podium as a guest conductor to an organization that he founded and led for half a century. Princiotti retired from leading SYAP three years ago, but his influence still looms over the organization. His charisma, drive and passion for helping students to strive to be their very best are what the alumni remember about Princiotti. Although ma…

by Tom Renner

05/13/2015

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