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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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Sports

Olympic Figure Skater From Redding Looks To Grow With Move To Texas REDDING, Conn. -- Olympic figure skater Brooklee Han found a way to dramatically reduce her commute time to the rink. Unfortunately, she had to move nearly 1,700 miles from her Redding home to do so. Han, 21, announced last week that she moved to the Fort Worth area. She is now coached by Darlene and Peter Cain at the Dr. Pepper Star Centers in Euless, Texas. She had previously trained under Serhi Vaypan in Newington since 2007. “It was a quick move,’’ Han said in a phone interview from Texas. “I had just made the decision that I wanted to change coaches. I’m very grateful for what Serhi…

by Tom Renner

09/06/2016

Neighbors

Young Danbury Sisters Touched By Tragedy Begin New School Year In New Home DANBURY, Conn. -- Three young sisters started life with a new family in a new home in Mamaroneck, N.Y., earlier this summer. On Tuesday, former Danbury residents Gabby, Reagan and Riley Cappello will step into new schools, taking another step in rebuilding their precious lives with the support of Amy and Jon Stellwagen. “They’ve been very resilient in light of what they’ve gone through in the past six months,’’ said Jon, the girls’ uncle. “They are doing great, even though they’ve had a lot of things thrown at them in a short time.” The girls’ mother, Niki Newtown-Cappello of Danbury, died …

by Tom Renner

09/06/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield Piano Prodigy Helps Usher In New Season For Bridgeport Symphony BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Greater Bridgeport Symphony begins its 71st season at The Klein Memorial Auditorium — and Maestro Eric Jacobsen returns for his third season — with a concert on Saturday, Sept. 24. The season will include a variety of compositions, soloists, and contributing artists from the community, including the triumphant return of 22 year-old Fairfield native and piano virtuoso Alexander Beyer, who will join GBS on opening night to perform Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto. Beyer has achieved world acclaim and most recently won the bronze medal in the Queen Elisabeth Competit…

by Tom Renner

09/06/2016

Schools

South Orangetown Superintendent Pritchard Eagerly Awaits New School Year BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- Dr. Robert Pritchard begins his second year as superintendent of the South Orangetown Central School District as eager as the teachers and students. Perhaps even moreso. “We’re ready to open,’’ Pritchard said last week in anticipation of Tuesday’s opening day at the five schools in the district, which includes more than 3,200 students. “This has been my best summer yet in how everyone has come together.” Pritchard said students and parents will not see dramatic changes in school operations. But the school did have a busy summer. Teachers were trained on a new Learner-Acti…

by Tom Renner

09/05/2016

Sports

Competitive Clifton Sailor Sets Sites On Medal at Paralympic Games CLIFTON, N.J. -- Competition drives Clifton’s Ricky Doerr. Always has, most likely always will. Nearly 25 years after a motor vehicle accident left him a paraplegic, Doerr’s determination to succeed burns as bright as the day when he was a multi-sport athlete at Montclair Kimberley Academy. “I was active in anything I could get my hands on,’’ said Doerr, who will be the skipper for the U.S. team in the Sonar sailing competition at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event runs from Sept. 7-18. “Football, ice hockey, tennis, golf. I played football, hockey and lacrosse in coll…

by Tom Renner

09/02/2016

Neighbors

Recreation Agency Rediscovers Green Thumb With Help Of Valhalla Eagle Scout HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Jonathan Pugni knew refurbishing a greenhouse for North East Westchester Special Recreation in Hawthorne would be a terrific project to acquire his Eagle Scout badge. Pugni, a Valhalla resident and a member of Hawthorne Troop 1, discovered the project required more effort than he originally thought. He is applying the finishing touches to the greenhouse before he leaves to begin his freshman year at Northeastern University in Boston. “When I first got there, it looked like it was going to be a quick project,’’ Pugni said. “Replace a few side panels, clean the inside, put …

by Tom Renner

09/02/2016

Lifestyle

New District Director Takes Leadership Role With Greenwich Boy Scouts GREENWICH, Conn. -- Ray Garrison has been named district director for the Greenwich Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Kevin O’Shea, Scout Executive at Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Greenwich Council, made the announcement. Garrison was Development Director with the BSA Gulf Stream Council in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. In Greenwich, Garrison will be responsible for membership growth, volunteer recruitment, youth development programs, and fund and donor development. The year kicks off with a Join Scouting Night on Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at both Eastern and Western Civic Centers “I believe …

by Tom Renner

09/02/2016

Neighbors

Ridgefield Scout's Eagle Project Helps People With Special Needs RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Calvin Keller of Ridgefield developed a unique Eagle Scout project that combines his passions for running and movies while also supporting people with special needs. Keller, a senior at Ridgefield High School and a member of the cross country team, will host a 5k race on Saturday at the high school. Proceeds will benefit The Prospector theater of Ridgefield, which provides jobs for people with disabilities. “My original idea was to find something that would incorporate running,’’ Keller said. “I love The Prospector’s cause and giving jobs to special needs members of th…

by Tom Renner

09/01/2016

Neighbors

Stamford Singer Aces 'America The Beautiful' At U.S. Open STAMFORD, Conn. -- Young Stamford singing sensation Lucy Scorziello served an ace with her rendition of "America The Beautiful" Tuesday at the U.S. Open in New York. Scorziello, 12, earned one of 12 spots to sing the classic at the Open. Lucy, a seventh-grader at Rippowam Middle School, was selected after a competitive nationwide audition. Click on the video above to hear the young talent wow the crowd with her performance.

by Tom Renner

08/31/2016

Business

Darien Firm Plans Executive Forum In Manhattan DARIEN, Conn. -- Pi Executive, a premier executive talent advisory firm in Darien, announced that the fall sessions of its Thoughts for Leaders Executive Forum will be held in November in Manhattan. The forum will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Perpetual Insights’ new Manhattan office on 46th Street. Thoughts for Leaders is a platform for senior leaders within the consumer goods community to gather for conversation and to foster collaboration. The November event will focus on the use of psychometric testing in talent management. “While the digital age brings tremendous opportunities, wit…

by Tom Renner

08/31/2016

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