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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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Wilton Cycling Team Honored For CT Challenge Fundraising WILTON, Conn. -- The Connecticut Challenge honored its Road Warriors and top 20 teams for 2013, including a team from Wilton, at a recent reception at the CT Challenge Center for Survivorship. Each Road Warrior commits to raising at least $3,000 to support the ride and most participate on teams. This year’s teams accounted for 85 percent of the record $1.65 million that was raised on the ride. Team Be Positive from Wilton, led by captain Jenn Lewis, was one of the teams honored for its efforts. The CT Challenge Bike Ride fuels programs that help cancer survivors live healthier, happie…

by Tom Renner

12/16/2013

Neighbors

Greenwich Hospital Hosts Tree Of Light Celebration GREENWICH, Conn. –The Greenwich Hospital Home Hospice Program held its 14th Tree of Light celebration on Monday at the hospital. The annual nondenominational event featured readings and music and culminated with the lighting of an evergreen tree strung with hundreds of lights in memory or in honor of loved ones. Donations from the purchase of the lights support the hospital’s Home Hospice Program, which provides end-of-life care to individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. This year’s celebration included a welcome from hospital President/CEO Frank A. Corvino, and remarks by Dr.…

by Tom Renner

12/16/2013

Lifestyle

Westport Teams Honored For CT Challenge Fundraising WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Connecticut Challenge honored its Road Warriors and top 20 teams for 2013, including teams from Westport, at a recent reception at the CT Challenge Center for Survivorship. Each Road Warrior commits to raising at least $3,000 to support the ride and most participate on team. This year’s teams accounted for 85 percent of the record $1.65 million that was raised on the July ride. Westport had two teams honored with Joy Ride, under captain Mitch Higgins, and Team Sherpa, led by captains Jean Desrosiers and Brett Jones. The CT Challenge Bike Ride fuels programs that …

by Tom Renner

12/16/2013

Lifestyle

Weston Team Honored For CT Challenge Fundraising WESTON, Conn. -- The Connecticut Challenge honored its Road Warriors and top 20 teams for 2013, including a team from Weston, at a recent reception at the CT Challenge Center for Survivorship. Each Road Warrior commits to raising at least $3,000 to support the ride and most participate on teams. This year’s teams accounted for 85 percent of the record $1.65 million that was raised. Team Roman, captained by Weston’s Joni Roman, was among the teams honored. The CT Challenge Bike Ride fuels CT Challenge survivorship programs that help cancer survivors live healthier, happier and longer li…

by Tom Renner

12/16/2013

Business

Pet Owners Across Fairfield County Head To Darien For Top Dog Looks DARIEN, Conn. – Rebecca Stanton finds it surprising how far dog owners will travel to have their pet groomed at her Darien shop Paws & Reflect, with some making a 100-mile round trip or more to get the right look. “I think part of it is the knowledge of our groomers,’’ said Stanton, whose customers come from as far as New Haven, Long Island and the upper reaches of Fairfield County. “And it’s one of the prettiest grooming shops. Everything is out in the open. Between the six of us who work here, we’ll find someone who will groom the dog the way that you want.” Stanton’s trademark is h…

by Tom Renner

12/16/2013

Sports

New Canaan Beats Darien To Win State Football Title NEW CANAAN, Conn. – New Canaan High School rolled past Darien, 44-12, on Saturday to win the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class L football championship at Boyle Stadium in Stamford. Nick Cascione threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Rams (14-1), who set a school record for wins. Darien (12-2), which beat New Canaan in the team’s match-up on Thanksgiving, saw its nine-game winning streak snapped. The Rams dominated from the outset, building a 17-0 lead at halftime. Darien closed to within 17-6 on a 35-yard touchdown by Silas Wyper in the third quarter…

by Tom Renner

12/14/2013

Sports

Fairfield Prep Runner 20th At National Cross County Championships FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield Prep senior Christian Alvarado finished 20th at the Foot Locker cross country national championships Saturday in San Diego. In his final high school cross country race, Alvarado finished in 15:47. The race featured the top 40 high school runners in the country, and the top 15 earned All-American status. Alvarado finished 11 seconds behind the 15th place finisher. While Darien’s Alex Ostberg, who finished 11th, ran with the leaders from the outset, Alvarado hung back and tried to make a late move. He managed to get close to the top 15 before getting passed in …

by Tom Renner

12/14/2013

Sports

Darien Runner Finishes 11th At National Cross Country Race DARIEN, Conn. – Darien High School junior Alex Ostberg finished 11th Saturday at the Foot Locker cross country national championships in San Diego. Ostberg finished the 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) course in 15:31. Grant Fisher won the race in 15:07. The race featured the top 40 runners in the nation. Ostberg proved he belonged from the start. He ran with the lead pack until the two mile mark, when the leaders started to pull away. Ostberg hung on to finish in the top 15 and earn All-American honors in his first race on the national stage. “I surprised myself a little bit,’’ Ostberg said. “I…

by Tom Renner

12/14/2013

Sports

Westports Hannah DeBalsi Takes 2nd At National Cross Country Race WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport’s Hannah DeBalsi, a sophomore at Staples High School, finished second Saturday at the Foot Locker cross country championships in San Diego. DeBalsi covered the 5K course in 17:26, just 10 seconds behind winner Tessa Barrett of Abington Heights, Pa. The race featured the top 40 girls in the country. Barrett took the lead early on in the race. DeBalsi, who was fourth with about one mile to go, made a strong charge and tucked right behind the Pennsylvania runner with about 1,000 meters remaining. But Barrett pulled away once again and finished 10 second ahead of De…

by Tom Renner

12/14/2013

Sports

New Canaan Wins State Football Title; Fairfield Prep Game Delayed By Snow FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – New Canaan won the Class L state football championship, but Fairfield Prep will have to wait until Sunday, at least, to play for the Class LL title. The Rams defeated Darien, 44-12, at Boyle Stadium in Stamford. But Fairfield Prep’s game against Southington was postponed because of the snow. The teams are scheduled to meet Sunday at 3:05 p.m. at West Haven High School. The game, however, may be delayed until Monday, depending on travel conditions. New Canaan’s Nick Cascione threw two touchdown passes and ran for another to lead the Rams (14-1), who set a school r…

by Tom Renner

12/14/2013

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