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Tom Renner

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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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Business
Remodeling Magazine Honors Mr. Handyman Of Fairfield County Remodeling Magazine Honors Mr. Handyman Of Fairfield County
Remodeling Magazine Honors Mr. Handyman Of Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Remodeling Magazine has selected Mr. Handyman of Upper Fairfield County as one of its “Big 50” remodelers for 2013. The business was featured on the magazine’s website. It earned the distinction in recognition of its business results, customer feedback and customer expertise. “It’s very gratifying,’’ said Skip Wyatt, co-owner of the business along with his son, Lorenzo. “We’re thrilled. We’ve been very pleased that people share their experience. This level of recognition is the first time we’ve earned something like this in that category. It’s the result of doing…

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Schools
2 Stamford Girls Receive Scholarships From Realtors 2 Stamford Girls Receive Scholarships From Realtors
2 Stamford Girls Receive Scholarships From Realtors STAMFORD, Conn. -- Two Stamford girls recipients were among 30 students chosen to receive Raymond F. Gates Jr. Memorial Scholarships. Danielle Cavaliere, daughter of  Debra Rende-Cavaliere, and Zoe Eliades, daughter of Diane Eliades, were among the winners. The mothers of both girls are Realtors. The Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in memory of Raymond F. Gates Jr. after his death in an automobile accident. Gates was executive vice president of the Connecticut Realtors. Over the past 38 years, children of Realtors have been awarded scholarships tota…

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Sports
Norwalk Little League Announces All-Star Teams Norwalk Little League Announces All-Star Teams
Norwalk Little League Announces All-Star Teams NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Little League announced the players who will represent the league in District 1 All-Star competition. The 11-12-year-old team is made up of Myles Andiropolous, Michael Boyian, Jake Deleo, Jake Dumas, Jack Fitzpatrick, Kyle Gordon, Cooper Grillo, Jared Jones, Tyler LaFranco, Randy Mateo, Jack Mathews, Shane Popkins and James Stefanowicz..Norwalk opens District 1 play Thursday, June 26, against North Stamford at Coleman Mix Field in Darien at 5:45 p.m. The 10-11 team includes players Steven Arduino, Joey Camberari, Brandon Frederique, Landon Heatley, Ryan Inzitari,…

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Business
Westport's Vineyard Vines Offers Promotion Saturday For CT Challenge Westport's Vineyard Vines Offers Promotion Saturday For CT Challenge
Westport's Vineyard Vines Offers Promotion Saturday For CT Challenge FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Vineyard Vines stores in Westport, Greenwich and New Canaan are supporting the CT Challenge's Survivor Day on Saturday with a 10/10 promotion. Customers can get 10 percent  off their purchases while the company gives 10 percent back to CT Challenge. The promotion by the Stamford-based Vineyard Vines runs Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. CT Challenge empowers cancer survivors at its Center for Survivorship in Southport, which was featured on "Good Morning America" on Thursday. “We’re so excited to be supporting CT Challenge’s Survivor Day in a big way this ye…

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Events
Kathie Lee Gifford Stops In At The Goose In Darien For Wine Tasting Kathie Lee Gifford Stops In At The Goose In Darien For Wine Tasting
Kathie Lee Gifford Stops In At The Goose In Darien For Wine Tasting DARIEN, Conn. -- Greenwich resident Kathie Lee Gifford and her husband Frank Gifford welcomed fans as they held a wine tasting for Kathie Lee's new wine GIFFT at The Goose in Darien. GIFFT wines are a partnership between Kathie Lee Gifford and Scheid Family Wines of Monterey, Calif. Wines offered include a Chardonnay and a Red Blend. Gifford has become famous for her wine-sipping as a co-host of the fourth hour of the "Today" show with Hoda Kotb. The Goose Darien hosted the reception, which was open to the public, on Tuesday, June 17. For more information on the wines go to www.gifftwin…

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Neighbors
Wilton Boy Fighting Tumor Becomes Honorary Member Of Yankees Wilton Boy Fighting Tumor Becomes Honorary Member Of Yankees
Wilton Boy Fighting Tumor Becomes Honorary Member Of Yankees WILTON, Conn. – Wilton’s Ryan Tucker, 12, was adopted as an honorary player of the New York Yankees on Wednesday as part of the team’s Hope Week at Yankee Stadium. Tucker and two other children, Sean Callahan of Mahopac, N.Y., and his cousin Quinn Ostergren of Tolland were part of the Friends of Jaclyn program, which pairs children with brain tumors with sports teams. The kids then become honorary members of the clubs. The young players signed their contracts and wore Yankees uniforms. They also fielded questions from media. “I’m having a lot of fun,’’ Ryan said in a story posted on the Y…

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Business
Norwalk Marketing Agency Gets State Aid For Expansion Norwalk Marketing Agency Gets State Aid For Expansion
Norwalk Marketing Agency Gets State Aid For Expansion NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk-based Silver Creative Group will receive more than $225,000 in grants and loans to help the branding and marketing agency expand operations and hire up to 50 percent more employees, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday. Silver Creative Group has built a reputation for creating new brands, developing and programming websites, designing consumer product packaging, and launching fully integrated online and offline marketing campaigns for a wide range of clients in Connecticut and across the mid-Atlantic region. Clients include the University of Connecticut Sch…

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Lifestyle
Kids Keep Darien Triathlete Motivated To Race In Stamford Kids Keep Darien Triathlete Motivated To Race In Stamford
Kids Keep Darien Triathlete Motivated To Race In Stamford DARIEN, Conn. – Darien’s Michael Keady is so motivated to compete in the Navigators Stamford KIC It Triathlon for the fifth consecutive year that he rises at 5:30 a.m. daily for his workouts.    "For me, it’s more about helping the agency than the race itself,’’ said Keady, referring to Cos Cob-based Kids In Crisis. “I like the fact that we’re helping them through this race.” Alon Marom, director of development, corporate & community giving for Kids In Crisis, inspired Keady to join the group’s triathlon committee after Keady signed up to volunteer. “Since I was on the committee, I so…

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Events
'Hairspray' Premieres Saturday At Summer Theatre Of New Canaan 'Hairspray' Premieres Saturday At Summer Theatre Of New Canaan
'Hairspray' Premieres Saturday At Summer Theatre Of New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- "Hairspray" will hit the stage as the Summer Theatre of New Canaan offers up the premiere of its main stage production on Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m. The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "Hairspray" has delighted audiences of all ages since it opened on Broadway in 2002. It’s all part of the 11th season lineup on-tap for the summer in New Canaan. The lineup also includes a Theatre for Young Audience world premiere and pre-Off-Broadway run of a musical for children based on award winning book, "Merrilee Mannerly." Treasured classics "Charlotte’s We…

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Events
St. John's In South Salem Invites Public To 255th Anniversary Sunday St. John's In South Salem Invites Public To 255th Anniversary Sunday
St. John's In South Salem Invites Public To 255th Anniversary Sunday SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- St. John’s Episcopal Parish invites the community to join in celebrating the church’s 255th  anniversary on Sunday, June 22, at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 82 Spring St. in South Salem.  A special historically accurate Holy Communion service will be performed as it would have been in 1759, the year of the parish’s founding.  The Rev. Joseph Campo, the rector, will be using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer for the service and welcoming Lewisboro Town Supervisor Peter Parsons to read the Epistle.  Br. Richard Lorino, BSG, Parish Organist and Choir Master, has selected …

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