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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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Neighbors

Fairfield County Woman's Cookies Are A Sweet Treat For U.S. Soldiers STAMFORD, Conn. -- Holidays, barbecues and other festive occasions would not be the same without Connie Telesco’s famous chocolate chip cookies, homemade right here in Stamford. Connie Telesco never shows up to an event without them, and if they are not hidden away until dessert, they are usually gone within minutes of her arrival. Telesco resides in Stamford with her husband John, a retired Stamford fireman and Vietnam veteran. About 10 years ago, she decided she would send her cookies and other goodies overseas to the troops to show them how much they are appreciated. “In 2004, I saw wa…

by Robyn Blosio Bova

11/11/2013

Business

Wilton College Students Put Ice Cream Business On The Block WILTON, Conn. – Three young Wilton women who started a successful business with an ice cream truck in 2011 are ready to move on to new things. But the lessons they learned in developing the business will stay with them for a lifetime. Lindsay Wheeler, Steph Fricke and Taylor Toll are seeking a buyer for their business, College Creamery. The three started the business as college freshmen. Now seniors, they would like to get started on their permanent career paths. And what they learned in the business world with the ice cream truck may have been even more beneficial than any business class. …

by Tom Renner

11/11/2013

Neighbors

If You Know A Pound Ridge Veteran, Tell Them Thanks POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- While we enjoy this long weekend and check out the pre-holiday store sales, we also need to show our appreciation for those who served in our country’s armed forces. Today is their day. For the rest of us who do not easily remember the part of our history books that explained the details, it was at the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 1918 when the armistice was signed ending World War I, or as many who lived through it, “The War to end all Wars.” Twenty years later, Congress recognized Nov. 11 as a legal holiday to honor those Americans who served in …

by Laurance Baschkin

11/11/2013

Events

Design Show Opens At Southport Congregational Church SOUTHPORT, Conn. – The 19th annual design show hosted by the Southport Congregational Church begins Friday, Nov. 9, and runs through Sunday. “Rooms With A View 2013” features vignettes of interior design by 12 leading designers. There is also a marketplace boutique with more than 30 vendors, a café and fashion show. The show runs until 5 p.m. on Friday. The show runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be a book signing with several designers on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. For more information, visit the event website.

by Tom Renner

11/08/2013

Neighbors

The 2013 Pound Ridge Election My After Thoughts POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- There was a good chance Ali Boak could have won the election - not by an unopposed landslide but by a few votes from those Republicans who support the core values for which her party stands. The reason I believe she lost has more to do with the ethics on behalf of her campaign staff with finger pointing, name calling and rumor spreading being just the start. In lieu of the campaigning and stress that went along with it, I would have suggested that we should have considered a four-round winner takes all mud wrestling contest including re-naming rights for Scotts Corner…

by Laurance Baschkin

11/08/2013

Business

b-Cause Foundation, Westy Self Storage Team Up For Fairfield Block Party FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The b-Cause Foundation is holding its annual Block Party on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. Westy Self Storage of Fairfield will assist the foundation by providing a truck to transport supplies to the event. The Block Party fund-raising event will feature a day of LEGO Brick Masterpieces, workshops with expert Brick Builders, arts and crafts, a boutique filled with LEGO products and even a Sparkle and Shine station for the girls. Admission is $5 per person and proceeds benefit The b-Cause Foundation and Make-A-Wish Connecticut. The b-…

by Tom Renner

11/08/2013

Sports

Athletes From The Harvey School Earn New England Honors KATONAH, N.H. -- Jake Cohn of Pound Ridge, a senior at The Harvey School in Katonah, has been selected to play in this weekend’s 26th Annual Western New England Prep School Soccer Association (WNEPSSA) All-Star Game at Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn. Cohn and Harvey teammate Robert Van Raamsdonk have been named to the North Squad in the Class C/D match Sunday that begins at 11 a.m. Harvey soccer coach Alex Morse said, “The recognition the league is giving Cohn and Van Raamsdonk is well deserved, and especially for Jake who has represented Harvey so well for four years.” Two other …

by Tom Renner

11/08/2013

Events

Aspetuck Land Trust Art Exhibit Opens Friday In Weston FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The Aspetuck Land Trust will host an Art Benefit at the Weston Public Library beginning Friday, Nov. 8, and running through Nov. 30. A private preview from land trust members will be held at the library from 5 to 6 p.m. A reception for the public will follow from 6 to 8 p.m. in the community room. The exhibit will feature artists from Weston, Easton and Fairfield, including work from Pamela Einarson of Westport and James Prosek of Easton. The fundraising exhibition focuses on the work of nearly 40 regional artists and celebrates 47 years since ALT began acqui…

by David Brant

11/08/2013

Sports

Norwalk 5th Grade Football Team Wins 2nd Straight League Title NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Packers fifth grade football won its second straight Colonial Football championship Sunday with a 13-7 victory over Newtown. Norwalk opened the scoring on a 10-yard run by quarterback A.J. Robinson. Dean Tsirinedes ran in for the extra point to give Norwalk a 7-0 lead. Norwalk’s defense, led by Izaya Valentine, Thomas Hargrove, Lorenzo Delphino, kKamari Davis and Koy Price, kept Newtown’s offense at bay all game. Price intercepted a screen pass and scampered 40 yards for another Norwalk TD late in the second quarter to put Norwalk up 13-0 at the half. Price…

by Tom Renner

11/07/2013

Business

New Somers Business Brings Brewing Home SOMERS, N.Y. – Greg Gates found himself traveling frequently to purchase supplies to brew beers at home. His solution? Start his own business, The Simple Brewer, at 346 Route 202 in Somers. “There’s really nothing in the area,’’ said Gates, who opened the store in early October. He has been a home brewer for nearly 10 years. “People were traveling all over to get supplies, myself included. You had to go to Connecticut or Long Island. A lot of people want to do it, and they’re excited that they don’t have to travel far to get what they need.” People interested in brewing their own beer or …

by Tom Renner

11/07/2013

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