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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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Events

Carnival Begins Thursday To Support The Norwalk High Marching Band NORWALK, Conn. – A carnival to support the Norwalk High School's marching band begins Thursday at Andrews Field in Norwalk. The fundraiser will be held at Andrews Field on Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. Carnival hours on Saturday are from 3 to 10 p.m. Onsite parking is $5. There will be rides and food. Andrews Field is located on County Street.

by Tom Renner

06/10/2014

Events

White Plains' Hospice & Palliative Care Hosts Butterfly Release WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester in White Plains recently hosted its fourth annual Celebration of Life Memorial Butterfly Release at the Wainwright House in Rye. Hundreds of family, friends, and community members gathered for two remembrance ceremonies, each concluding with the release of Monarch butterflies to honor loved ones. Hospice Executive Director Mary K. Spengler and Wainwright House Executive Director Peggy Hill welcomed guests, and Hospice staff and volunteers offered readings relating to loss and bereavement. Harpist Clare Rosenfield, m…

by Tom Renner

06/10/2014

Sports

Easton Man Wins Ironman World Championship Qualifier In Maryland EASTON, Conn. – Easton’s Chris Thomas finished 13th overall and first among amateurs in the 70.3-mile Eagleman race Sunday in Cambridge, Md. The race, part of the Ironman series, consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run. Thomas finished in 4:05.43. The victory against amateur rivals also earned a berth for Thomas in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii in October. Thomas, 42, is the owner of Personal Training Professionals in Southport. Thomas had to come from behind, running a 1:20.03 half-marathon on the final leg of the race to overtake Charles Perreault …

by Tom Renner

06/10/2014

Neighbors

Danbury Student's Invention Wins Award At State Competition DANBURY, Conn. – Roman Mieczakowski wanted to make beach trips with his family more enjoyable, so the 12-year-old seventh-grader at Danbury’s Hudson Country Montessori School invented something to help. His creation, which will surely come in handy this summer, even won an award in a state competition. Mieczakowski’s invention, Beach Caddy 3000, transports beach necessities such as chairs, buckets and even water. At the Connecticut Invention Convention in May, Mieczakowski’s caddy won a Recognized Inventor Award. More than 11,000 students submitted inventions for the contest, and 770 advanc…

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Neighbors

College Student Takes One Step At A Time To Earn Degree FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Denise Spada-Bargo looks frequently at a picture her professor at the University of Bridgeport asked her take when she started classes 12 years ago. It has continued to motivate her every step of the way. “We had to take a picture of us in a cap and gown,’’ said Spada-Bargo, who plans to finish work toward a degree in General Studies with a Business concentration in December. “I’ve kept that picture in my folder. After classes are over, I’m going to send that professor the old picture along with my real graduation picture with a thank you note saying it helped me s…

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Real Estate

Bronxville Realtor Expands Reach To Hamptons BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Christina "Tina" Raymond, a licensed real estate salesperson with Bronxville-Ley Real Estate in Bronxville, is expanding her reach to the Hamptons real estate market. Raymond has been a resident of Bronxville since 1995 and has owned a second home in Bridgehampton for more than a decade. It is only natural that she use her knowledge of both areas to benefit her clients. "The South Fork can be a difficult real estate market to navigate for the uninitiated," Raymond said. She has access to the Hamptons MLS, and an understanding of the culture around listing, selling, s…

by Tom Renner

06/09/2014

Sports

Stamford Filmmaker Captures Frustration Of Knicks Fans STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford’s Mike Basone is no fair weather Knicks fan. He captured fans’ frustration with owner James Dolan in a recently released 10-minute documentary called “Knicks Fan For Life.” “I don’t have any issues with [new president] Phil Jackson, and I don’t think fans do,’’ said Basone, a New Canaan High School graduate. “I think fans are excited he’s running the organization. The issues stem with Dolan. The fans want him to stay out of Jackson’s way.” Basone, 28, has been a Knicks fan since he was a kid and attends games frequently. “I was there for the Reggie Miller game, …

by Tom Renner

06/09/2014

Business

New South Norwalk Eateries Greet Diners As Restaurant Week Begins NORWALK, Conn. – Diners will have the option of choosing from some newly opened eateries in South Norwalk as Connecticut celebrates Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week runs through Friday, with participating businesses offering lunches and dinners with prices ranging from $10.99 to $29.99. The newest restaurant to launch is Local, at Washington and Main Street. The 4,000-square-foot restaurant opened in late May and features 34 craft beers on tap. A clever interior designer includes a railroad trestle as part of the décor. One of its unique features is special Happy Hour pricing that escalat…

by Tom Renner

06/09/2014

Sports

South Salem Tennis Player Attends National Camp At Home Of U.S. Open SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. – Harris Walker of South Salem played in a United States Tennis Association Player Development Camp recently at the National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. Walker was one of 32 players invited to the camp, which featured the best 8th and 9th grade players in the country. The youngsters played against one another, giving them a rare opportunity to play against top level competition. Walker, a rising freshman at King in Stamford, is ranked No. 92 in the nation and No. 7 in New York by Tennis Recruiting Network. In a tournament in Latham, N.Y., in May, Walker won the sing…

by Tom Renner

06/09/2014

Real Estate

CBRE Group Markets Sisters Of Divine Compassion In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – CBRE Group, Inc. has been appointed the exclusive sales agent for the Sisters of the Divine Compassion Campus which comprises nearly 16 acres in downtown White Plains. The CBRE team of Executive Vice President William Cuddy and Associate Jacqueline Novotny will represent the Sisters of the Divine Compassion in marketing the property for sale. The property at 52 N. Broadway, adjacent to the Pace Law School Campus, consists of 12 buildings in the heart of White Plains immediately off the Cross Westchester Expressway. The site is also accessible via the Metro North Harl…

by Tom Renner

06/09/2014

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