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Tom Renner

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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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Lifestyle
Paddleboards Explode In Popularity Around Norwalk Paddleboards Explode In Popularity Around Norwalk
Paddleboards Explode In Popularity Around Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- From the South Pacific to South Norwalk, stand up paddleboarding has experienced an explosion in popularity and has taken root wherever salt or fresh water can be found.   Essentially an oversized surfboard, paddleboards can be used in rivers, lakes, and bays as well as in the ocean.  In Coastal Connecticut, paddleboarders can enjoy exploring our picturesque coastline and get their blood flowing at the same time.  While these leisurely paddles are a fun introduction to our local waterways, a paddleboard’s versatility offers adventurers the chance to play outside the box. …

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by John Haffey
Schools
Tokeneke Elementary's Pumpkin Carnival Returns To Darien Tokeneke Elementary's Pumpkin Carnival Returns To Darien
Tokeneke Elementary's Pumpkin Carnival Returns To Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival, a fall-favorite activity for Fairfield County families, returns to Tokeneke Elementary School in Darien in October. The carnival offers something spooky and fun for children both big and small. Every October for almost 50 years, the Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival has transformed the Tokeneke Elementary School, on Old Farm Road in Darien, into a Halloween-themed haunted house and amusement park where one can find delicious food,  games and activities plus a wide variety of mechanical rides. The carnival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oc…

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by Tom Renner
Events
Bedford Residents Invited To John Lewis Day Celebration Bedford Residents Invited To John Lewis Day Celebration
Bedford Residents Invited To John Lewis Day Celebration LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- In a much-expanded followup to last year’s inaugural event, the second annual John Lewis Day celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at noon and continuing till dusk at St. Paul’s Chapel on Route 123 in Vista, N.Y. All local residents are welcome and admission is free. The event honors Lewis for his generosity toward the town’s public schools and to St. John’s Episcopal Parish, of which St. Paul’s Chapel is a part.   In 2013, Lewisboro Town Supervisor Peter Parsons officially proclaimed the first Saturday after Oct. 1 (the date of Lewis’ death in 1871)…

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by Tom Renner
Sports
Marinelli's 300th Career Win Keeps New Canaan Atop State Football Ratings Marinelli's 300th Career Win Keeps New Canaan Atop State Football Ratings
Marinelli's 300th Career Win Keeps New Canaan Atop State Football Ratings FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- New Canaan remained atop the MaxPreps state football ratings after the Rams won the 300th game in coach Lou Marinelli’s career Saturday against Greenwich. New Canaan (3-0) defeated the Cardinals, 35-20. Marinelli has coached at New Canaan for 34 years after beginning his career in Westchester County, N.Y. He has won 281 games as the head coach for the Rams. St. Joseph of Trumbull is ranked No. 2, while Fairfield Prep is ranked No. 5 and Darien is ranked No. 6. The Blue Wave host St. Joseph on Thursday at 6 p.m. One of the biggest movers in this week’s ranki…

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by Tom Renner
Sports
Archbishop Stepinac Remains No. 2 In State Football Rankings Archbishop Stepinac Remains No. 2 In State Football Rankings
Archbishop Stepinac Remains No. 2 In State Football Rankings WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac remained rated No. 2 in New York while New Rochelle climbed 30 spots in the latest rankings from MaxPreps. Stepinac (4-0) is ranked behind Canisius, of Buffalo. New Rochelle moved to 19th in the state after its 35-7 win over North Rockland. Iona Prep (3-1) fell three spots after its 40-14 win over St. Michael Academy of the Bronx. Prep hosts Stepinac on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.’ Bronxville climbed 34 spots to No. 35 after its 40-19 win over Rye Neck. Yorktown (4-0, 43rd) and John Jay (3-1, 47th) are also ranked in the top 50. For the co…

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by Tom Renner
Schools
Stamford Student Named Resident Assistant At Eastern Connecticut Stamford Student Named Resident Assistant At Eastern Connecticut
Stamford Student Named Resident Assistant At Eastern Connecticut STAMFORD, Conn. -- Eastern Connecticut State University student Kurt Turnier of Stamford has been chosen as a resident assistant for the fall semester. Turnier, a member of the Class of  2015, is majoring in business information systems at the college in Willimantic. RAs at Eastern are selected and trained to help dormitory residents create an environment that is conducive to individual and social growth. Each RA creates recreational, educational and community service programming to involve students in the residence hall community and the community at large. 

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by Tom Renner
News
Kent Public Library Hosts Book Clubs For Kids Kent Public Library Hosts Book Clubs For Kids
Kent Public Library Hosts Book Clubs For Kids KENT, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library will hold book clubs for all grade levels, beginning in October. Registration is required. For additional information call 845-225-8585 or go to the library website.  Kinder-Reads, a book club for kindergarteners will be held on Fridays from Oct. 3-Nov. 21. Sessions are from 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 1:30-2:15 p.m. Little Lit Lovers, a book club for first and second graders will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 4:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 2. The 3rd Grade Book Club will be held on the second Wednesday of each month, from 4:…

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by Tom Renner
News
Tompkins Mahopac Bank Helps Fundraiser For Children's Hospital Tompkins Mahopac Bank Helps Fundraiser For Children's Hospital
Tompkins Mahopac Bank Helps Fundraiser For Children's Hospital PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center announced Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and Tompkins Mahopac Bank as sponsors of the Change Bandits fundraising program. Proceeds from the western-themed Change Bandits program support Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s mission to provide the best in advanced pediatric care to the region’s most seriously ill and injured children.  Change Bandits are children, adults, groups and organizations that gather loose change and other monies for donation to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Funds donated through th…

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by Tom Renner
News
Two Sponsors Join Fundraising Program for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Two Sponsors Join Fundraising Program for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Two Sponsors Join Fundraising Program for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital VALHALLA, N.Y. – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center announced Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and Tompkins Mahopac Bank as sponsors of the Change Bandits fundraising program. Proceeds from the western-themed Change Bandits program support Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s mission to provide the best in advanced pediatric care to the region’s most seriously ill and injured children.  Change Bandits are children, adults, groups and organizations that gather loose change and other monies for donation to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Funds donated through the Cha…

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by Tom Renner
Lifestyle
Wellness Lecture In Fairfield Focuses On Breast Cancer Wellness Lecture In Fairfield Focuses On Breast Cancer
Wellness Lecture In Fairfield Focuses On Breast Cancer FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center will host its second lecture in the series of eight Evenings of Wellness on Wednesday, Oct.  1, from 6 to 7 p.m.  The second lecture topic is breast cancer. This lecture will be led by Dr. Neal Fischbach, and he will discuss risk, genetics and environment.  Fischbach attended the University of Pennsylvania, studied medicine at Harvard University and had a residency and his fellowship at University of California, San Francisco. Fischbach is board-certified in internal medicine as well as oncol…

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