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Tom Renner

Client Editor

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.

Tom Renner's Contributions

Business

Fairfield County Business Collaborative Relaunches As Workspace STAMFORD, Conn. -- With hopes of engaging the community and strengthening the local economy, the Stamford Innovation Center announced the relaunch of its coworking business as Workspace, a collaborative work environment and dynamic community hub of southwestern Connecticut. Already under way, Workspace provides a positive, personal, and professional environment for entrepreneurs, freelancers, independent creatives and beyond. “From startups and coders to writers and designers, we’ve created a fun, vibrant, and productive environment where individuals can come together and share ideas,” sa…

by Meg Dalton

11/22/2013

Sports

Norwalk Babe Ruth Baseball Plans Open House NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Babe Ruth baseball will hold an open house on Monday, Nov. 25, at Norwalk City Hall. The open house begins at 7 p.m. Players who register for next season early are eligible for a door prize. For more information, visit the Norwalk Babe Ruth website or visit the group’s Facebook page.

by Tom Renner

11/21/2013

Obituaries

Dorothy Greenlee, 91, Former Bronxville Resident BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Dorothy Greenlee, 91, of Mystic, Conn. and Block Island, R.I. died on Nov. 8,at StoneRidge Assisted Living. She formerly resided in Bronxville. She was the wife of the late Dr. Ralph Greenlee, who was the chief of surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville for nearly 40 years. Born in Cuba in 1922, daughter of the late Bernard and Phyllis Frisbie, Greenlee had been a full time resident of Block Island since 1981 before moving to Mystic. Dorothy and her husband sailed extensively during their years together – sailing across the Atlantic several times, racing to Ber…

by Tom Renner

11/21/2013

Events

Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center Tree Lighting Set For Saturday YONKERS, N.Y. – Cross County Shopping Center will host the 5th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. Center workers will light a 40-foot tall Christmas Tree and host a live holiday concert with the East Coast Band, featuring American Idol finalist, Big Mike. Shoppers will also enjoy strolling entertainers, children’s activities, visits with Santa and have the chance to win tickets to Z100 Radio Station’s famed Jingle Ball Concert, held at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13. The East Coast Band will perform at the center stage, located at the Santa Village between G…

by Tom Renner

11/21/2013

Sports

Young Wilton Runners Shine At State Cross Country Meet WILTON, Conn. – Wilton Running Club crowned an individual champion and two teams qualified for regional competition in its most successful day ever Sunday at the Connecticut Junior Olympics Cross Country championships in Litchfield. Angela Saidman won the 11-12-year-old division in course record time for Wilton. The 13- and 14-year-old girls team 11-12-year old boys teams finished third and qualified for this weekend’s regional race at Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Wilton will take its largest contingent ever to regionals. The top teams and individuals at regionals will advance to the national cha…

by Tom Renner

11/21/2013

Business

Avantgarden Celebrates 10 Years In Pound Ridge POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind decorative ornamental piece, vintage furniture or that unique imported lighting fixture, Avantgarden in Pound Ridge is the place to visit. Now in their 10th year, owners Kristen and Charlie Allen started out with a closed gas station and turned it into a high-end garden furniture store. With a keen ability to know what their customers seek, they have added a line of lamps and accessories imported from Europe that would make most interior designers feel like a kid in a candy store. From the outside, the Allens keep their store lo…

by Laurance Baschkin

11/21/2013

Neighbors

Toy Box Offers Deep Discounts For Early Holiday Shoppers MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Unlike other retailers who will open on Thanksgiving to usher in the holiday shopping season, Toy Box owner Steve Josephson is adamant about keeping that day about family. Besides, he’s offering his customers something much more concrete. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 24, Josephson will offer 35 percent off merchandise. The promotion will run for one week, through Sunday, Dec. 1. The Mamaroneck store will also offer its traditional services, such as free gift wrapping, gift cards with no expiration and superior personal service. “We’ve always had a quiet business the week be…

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Obituaries

Roger W. Peterson, 86, Longtime Ossining Resident OSSINING, N.Y. -- Roger W. Peterson, a longtime resident of Ossining (Crotonville), died on Nov. 19. He was 86. Peterson was born in Mt. Vernon on Dec. 22, 1926 and was the son of Vernon and Catherine (Graham) Peterson. He was a graduate of Ossining High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Japan. He was a communicant of St. Augustine’s Church. He served over 60 years as an usher. He was a member of the American Legion, Parker Bale Post # 1597 and was a Past Commander. Peterson is survived by his wife Helen (Garrett); his sons Roger (Ellen), Jeff (Lynn) and Micha…

by The Daily Voice

11/20/2013

Neighbors

Nielsen's Florist Hosts Home For The Holidays, Helps Darien's Post 53 DARIEN, Conn. -- Nielsen's’ Florist in Darien recently hosted its third annual Home for the Holidays event. Guests enjoyed holiday shopping, wine and hors d'oeuvres and featured the work of several local designers, including Greg Pollack, Elissa Grayer, Stephanie Sigg of Country Design. Nielsen's own designers also displayed their work. Nielsen's participated with Darien EMS- Post 53 for the evening festivities. All ticket proceeds and 10 percent of the days sales went to the Post 53 organization. For 40 years, Post 53 has provided the town of Darien with emergency medical services, whi…

by Tom Renner

11/20/2013

Neighbors

Darien Artist Featured In Exhibit To Support Center For Hope DARIEN, Conn. – Darien Bank & Trust, a division of Connecticut Community Bank, will host a special art exhibition showcasing the paintings of Darien artist Jan Dilenschneider on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Darien Bank & Trust branch located at 777 Post Road. A portion of each sale will benefit the Center for HOPE – a program of Family Centers that offers support and counseling to residents coping with a loss, critical illness or any life-altering circumstance. Known for her still-life and landscape paintings, Dilenschneider has garnered several pre…

by Tom Renner

11/20/2013

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