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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.

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Neighbors

2 Norwalk Cheer Teams Qualify For New England Competition NORWALK, Conn. -- Two cheerleading teams from Norwalk Junior Football and Cheer qualified for the New England championships later this month after finishing in the top three at the recent state championships. Norwalk won the Division 10 state title, while the Division 13 team took third. The state competition was held in New Britain. Both teams won their divisions in the Colonial Youth Conference in October. The teams will compete for the New England title on Nov. 23 in Hartford. Teams from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island will also be competing. The 25 members…

by Tom Renner

11/12/2013

Events

Concert For Wounded Vets Comes To Tarrytown WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester All Stars Christmas Concert for Wounded Veterans returns Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 pm on the Tarrytown Music Hall stage, 13 Main St. in Tarrytown. The evening presents original holiday music by Westchester County's greatest musicians. The proceeds from the event will benefit two wounded veterans organizations: The Bob Woodruff Foundation and Veterans Adaptive Sports, Inc. Tax-deductible tickets cost $25, $35 and $50. To purchase tickets and learn more about the project, visit westchesterallstarschristmas.com. Former Yankee outfielder and Latin G…

by Tom Renner

11/12/2013

Obituaries

Anne Grubbs, 55, Former Darien Resident DARIEN, Conn. -- Anne Corroon Grubbs 55, of Madison, died on Nov. 5, 2013. She was a former resident of Darien, Conn. and Rye, N.Y. She had a long and successful business career including Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co. and TIAA-CREF. Her friends recall that she had a great ability to immediately connect with people which proved a great benefit to her in both business and personal settings. She is survived by her parents Constance and Lawrence Corroon and siblings Claire and Daniel. She was a graduate of Holy Child School in Rye and Rosemont College. A Mass of Christian Burial will b…

by The Daily Voice

11/12/2013

Lifestyle

Mental Health Association Of Westchester Unveils New Program TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Mental Health Association of Westchester recently announced the launch of OnTrackNY @ MHA, My Health, My Choices, My Future. OnTrackNY is an evidence-based team approach to providing recovery-oriented treatment to young people who have recently begun experiencing psychosis. Early psychosis refers to the period of time during which a person begins experiencing particular signs and symptoms such as: auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations, paranoid feelings, unusual beliefs or disorganized thoughts. Some may also experience a lack of interest in things they use…

by Tom Renner

11/12/2013

Lifestyle

Briarcliff's Inspired Chef Goes Bananas After A Weird Week WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- This has been a weird week for the Inspired Chef. A few nights ago I was out to dinner at a Greek restaurant with family, squished into a banquette between my brother, David, and my older son, Sam. Since I couldn’t get out, I asked the waiter to bring me a Kleenex. Now, what I should have requested was a tissue because he looked at me very confused. I covered my nose to try to show him what I meant but still don’t think he understood because he came back five minutes later with a tray of toothpicks! Maybe I had spinach in my teeth? Then the next day, I went to…

by Laura Mogil

11/12/2013

Neighbors

Westport Mortgage Broker Earns Honor From Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Jerry Vigorito, the senior vice president of Westport-based Atlantic Residential Mortgage, has been named “Artist of the Year” by The Fairfield Theatre Company. Vigorito is the is co-founder of Band Together CT, a grass-roots organization that assembles local and national artists to raise money for Connecticut-based charity organizations. The money raised through concerts is given to the charity served; such as The Center for Woman and Families, Alzheimer’s Association, Near and Far Aid, Hand for a Paw and CT Challenge. As of 2013, Band Together CT has raised more than $…

by Tom Renner

11/12/2013

Business

Wittus Fire By Design In Pound Ridge Goes Bold To Stop Cold POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – With the coldest days looming on the short-term horizon, Wittus Fire by Design in Pound Ridge has new products that can help take the sting out of winter’s bite. Wittus recently introduced three new lines that will be warm, contemporary additions to any home. The Phenix Green, Twinfire SOLO and Flatfire Treeline are quite different visually, but similarly effective in heating homes. The Phenix Green woodburning fireplace is “two fireplaces in one” and offers an innovative open and closed door option. With the door closed, families can enjoy optimal heat output and a co…

by Tom Renner

11/12/2013

Business

New Fairfield Business Aims To Boost Math, Computer Skills FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Ken Simpson has seen first-hand the country’s regression in math performance. He is determined to reverse that course and is beginning in Fairfield. Simpson and co-owner Meghna Chevan opened Brain Boost, a math and computer learning center, at 1172 Post Road in Fairfield in August. The business' focus is math and programming, and it plans to expand in the near future to hardware and robotics. The business includes tutoring for middle and high school students, standard test preparation, computer classes and computer programming; it is geared toward improving math perfor…

by Tom Renner

11/12/2013

Schools

The Harvey School Honors Student Athletes Of The Month KATONAH, N.Y. -- Christian Artuso of Pleasantville and Ariana Weaver of Elmsford were recently named The Harvey School’s “Student Athlete of the Month” for October. Artuso, a senior captain on the varsity football team, has had multiple 100 yard games as both a kick returner and receiver. Artuso, who has earned a place on the Headmaster’s List for attaining at least a 3.7 grade-point average, is enrolled in two Advanced Placement courses and two honors classes. In addition to his leadership role on the football team, Artuso serves as the co-president of the Community Service Club. Weaver …

by Tom Renner

11/12/2013

Business

Cross County Shopping Center In Yonkers Plans Holiday Events YONKERS, N.Y. – The Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers will host several holiday events beginning later this month. The annual tree-lighting ceremony kicks off the holiday season from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. American Idol finalist Big Mike and the East Coast Band will be among the entertainers and a 40-foot Christmas tree will be lit. Other events include Midnight Madness Nov. 28-29, visits and photos with Santa from Nov. 16 through Dec. 24 and pet photos with Santa Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Click on the attached PDF for more information or visit the Cross County Shopping Ce…

by Tom Renner

11/11/2013

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