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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

Darien Chamber Toasts Businesses With Annual Awards At Holiday Cheer Event DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Chamber of Commerce gave out awards at its annual Holiday Cheer event. The annual event is a special night where the Chamber celebrates not only its volunteers of the year but also, employees of local businesses who are recognized by their employers. This year the DCC Awards Committee selected: Mark Rosenbloom, DCC Chairman of the Board of Directors (AVP, First County Bank) as Volunteer of the Year andWinePort of Darien (accepted by Tim Smith, Manager) as Business of the Year for the annual Wine Tasting and Auction Benefit involvement. The “Employee of the Year”…

by Tom Renner

12/20/2016

Neighbors

Santa Claus Answers Leukemia Patient's Wish To Meet Mickey Mouse TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- A 3-year-old boy from Yorktown who is battling leukemia will receive his Christmas wish and visit Disney World, courtesy of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. Riley Manning was diagnosed ith AML, an aggressive form of leukemia when he was just 17 months old. "My world broke,'' said his mother, Amy. "As a parent, you want to protect your child and hearing those words that your baby has cancer, I don’t think there is anything worse out there." Riley spent six months undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla. But just over …

by Tom Renner

12/19/2016

Neighbors

Actor Discovers Popularity For Theater In Tiny Town Of Tivoli TIVOLI, N.Y. -- Michael Rhodes knew he could not find the career he wanted on the floor of the local lumberyard. A chance enrollment in community college, a professor’s encouragement and his own creative and business instincts helped the former Poughkeepsie resident find himself personally and professionally. Who: Michael Rhodes of Tivoli What: Artistic director at Tangent Theatre Company Come see: Learn more about productions at Tangent on its website: http://tangent-arts.org/ Rhodes’ process of self-discovery took root in tiny Tivoli, where he is the artistic director for Tangent Theatre …

by Tom Renner

12/19/2016

Schools

Scarsdale Middle School Breaks Ground On $18 Million Renovation SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Scarsdale Union Free School District held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 14, marking the beginning of renovation and addition projects that are to be completed at Scarsdale Middle School. The projects are part of an $18 million-dollar bond referendum that was passed in December 2014. The project’s primary focus is a new orchestra classroom addition with an approximate measurement of 3,400 square feet. The existing middle school music area was too small to accommodate both the orchestra and band program together. A new dedicated orchestra room will allow th…

by Tom Renner

12/19/2016

Neighbors

Irvington's Abbott House Helped White Plains Barber Cut Brighter Future WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Anthony Martinez knows he’s one of the lucky ones. Nearly two decades after he resided at Abbott House in Irvington, the White Plains resident and business owner believes living there helped him find a job, a passion, and ultimately, himself. Who: Anthony Martinez, of White Plains What: A former resident of Abbott House in Irvington, he now owns his own barbershop in White Plains and coaches youth basketball Learn more: http://www.abbotthouse.net/ “Coming from where I did in the Bronx, Abbott House saved my life,’’ Martinez said. “There was no one to help lead me the rig…

by Tom Renner

12/19/2016

Neighbors

With A Warrior's Heart, 2-Year-Old Ridgefield Boy Fights Rare Disease RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Meg and Drew Whitbeck of Ridgefield reacted differently when they learned in February that their one-year-old son, Luke, suffered from a rare genetic disorder, Gaucher Disease. Who: Luke Whitbeck, 2, of Ridgefield What: Suffers from a rare illness, Gaucher Disease Help a neighbor: https://www.gofundme.com/thewarriorfund Gaucher Disease is a rare disease that causes fatty lipid deposits to build up in some organs and bones. It results from not having an enzyme, glucoerebrosidase, that breaks down a fatty chemical, glucocerebroside. Fat-laden Gaucher cells build up in are…

by Tom Renner

12/19/2016

Neighbors

Bridgeport Artist Makes His Point With Pencils BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Dalton Ghetti’s career as a micro-artist did not start with aspirations to showcase his work at exhibits. While that’s the way it has evolved for the Bridgeport carpenter and home remodeler, his creativity was an extension of his upbringing in Brazil. Who: Dalton Ghetti of Bridgeport What: A micro-artist, he creates pieces by carving pencils with a razor blade and sewing needle More info: On his website What makes Ghetti's work unique is that he creates art pieces out of pencils. His most prominent piece is connected to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and is on display a…

by Tom Renner

12/19/2016

Schools

Harrison High School Debate Team Wins National Championship HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison High School Debate Team won the coveted Princeton University National Championship, with 11 students capturing awards. The team competed in a field of 134 Varsity Debaters from 10 states and for the second time in the past six years Harrison won the Varsity division. Senior Raffi Piliero won first place in the Varsity division, winning the tournament without losing a single ballot. Raffi was the tournament’s top seed and second place speaker; he was 6-0 in preliminary rounds, and won each elimination round on a unanimous decision. This tournament marks the fift…

by Tom Renner

12/18/2016

Sports

Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Honors Stamford Residents STAMFORD, CONN. -- Stamford Peace Youth Foundation honored three Stamford residents at its first “Hoops, Books & Dreams” Gala. Herm Alswanger received the Community Legacy Award, Jalen Latta received the Student-Athlete Achievement Award, and Kyle O’Reilly received the Spirit Award. Stamford Peace is a not-for-profit organization that uses the game of basketball – combined with academic support and informal mentoring – to positively influence young people, Award-winning author, journalist, and educator Samuel G. Freedman gave the keynote address. More than 300 guests attended, including…

by Tom Renner

12/18/2016

Obituaries

Michael V. Stiglianese, 87, Of Closter CLOSTER, N.J. -- Michael V. Stiglianese, of Closter, died on Wednesday, Dec. 14. He was 87. He received his Bachelor and Master degrees at New York University, served in the United States Army and was Vice-President at Bankers Trust Company in New York where he worked for over 30 years. He was a dedicated parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Closter. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie (nee Campanella); children, Susan Major and Nancy Kalmus and husband Robert; grandchildren, Alexandra, Sabrina, Kimberly, Michael, Kristin and the late Kenneth; and sister, Dorothy D’Amelio. A Funeral Mass w…

by Tom Renner

12/17/2016

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