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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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Obituaries

Carol Bernarducci, 62, Former Mamaroneck Resident MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Carol Roscia Bernarducci, 62, died on June 25, 2013 in Phoenix after a short illness. She formerly lived in Mamaroneck. Bernraducci was born April 20, 1951 in Port Chester. Carol grew up in Mamaroneck and attended Rye Neck High School. Prior to moving to Arizona in 2005, her candle business put a light in many lives. Carol was known for her love of animals and nature. Her free spirit will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Lundelius of Mesa, Ariz.; her 23 year partner, Lou Madera; sisters, Lynda Roscia of Connecticut and Diane Ro…

by Tom Renner

10/17/2013

Business

Bennett Jewelers Delivers Old, New Styles At Longtime Greenwich Business OLD GREENWICH, Conn. – Bennett Jewelers will always sell the timeless pieces -- diamonds, pearls and wedding bands. The fourth-generation to run the store, Alyson and Laurie Bennett, are also conscious of keeping up with new and emerging styles to satisfy customers in the venerable Old Greenwich business. “We’re very conscious of new trends and what’s hot in the new season,’’ Laurie said. “We’ve brought in some new fashion lines and are looking to bring more. We’re still the same jeweler we always were. Anything you might be looking for we have. We’re also looking for new things that will …

by Tom Renner

10/17/2013

Sports

New 5K Adds Spice To Fairfield County's Thanksgiving Race Scene REDDING, Conn. – Besides food, Thanksgiving Day is stuffed with races around Fairfield County. John McCleary believes he has found room for another one in Redding. The Great Turkey Escape 5K race and 1K kids run will be run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, beginning at 8 a.m. McCleary, who also organizes the popular Redding Road Race half marathon in May, believes the new race will also be well-received. “Thanksgiving races are very popular,’’ McCleary said. “Ridgefield gets 1,000 runners. The Pequot Race in Southport sells out, a race in Newtown sells out. There are plenty of runners fo…

by Tom Renner

10/17/2013

Events

Hospitals' Girls Night Out Will Celebrate The Spirit Of Women DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut Health Network, Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital will host the fifth annual Spirit of Women Girls Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury, from 5 to 8 p.m. The annual event brings women together to interact with experts, get free health and wellness information, enjoy lively entertainment and delicious, healthy tapas. Cash bar will be available. This year’s theme, “An Enchanted Affair,” is all about fun, inspiration, health education and entertainment. A roundtable “Discussion with the Docs” will t…

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Sports

Norwalk Packers 4th Graders Overpower Newtown NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Packers 4th grade youth football team defeated Newtown, 32-0, to remain undefeated. Mysonne Pollard scored on touchdown runs of 31, 28 and 34 yards for Norwalk. Gabe Beres and Sajan Porter also ran for scores. Click on the attached PDF for the complete recap provided by Norwalk Junior Football.

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Lifestyle

American Health Care Association Honors Somers Manor SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers Manor Nursing Home has earned the Tier three recognition level as part of the American Health Care Association’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program (QIRP) for achieving three Quality Initiative goals in safely reducing hospital re-admissions, safely reducing the off-label use of anti-psychotics, and increasing staff stability. “We are extremely proud of the work our care teams have accomplished to achieve this recognition,'' said Dr. Surbhi Agarwal, medical director at Somers Manor, "We take quality seriously at Somers Manor. We strive to give our residents the q…

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Schools

What is the Common Core, And How Does It Affect Your Student? School communities are abuzz with talk about the Common Core State Standards, a set of academic goals adopted by 46 state departments of education and, voluntarily, by a number of private and parochial schools. They are shared, measurable goals that provide consistency in expectations for student achievement and prepare students for success in college and careers. The goals set an intention for students to become adept at higher-level critical thinking and analysis and set the stage for success in college and career. While teachers are working to adjust their curriculum to meet certain be…

by Michelle Sagalyn

10/16/2013

Real Estate

Growing Westchester Real Estate Market Benefits Buyers, Sellers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Buyers and sellers continued to take advantage of an improving housing market during the third quarter in Westchester County. The median sale price rose nearly four percent in the quarter compared to the same time frame in 2012, according to reports from Douglas Elliman Real Estate and Houlihan Lawrence. The number of sales increased by nearly 30 percent for the quarter compared to 2012. “This is the highest quarterly sales total in 30 years,’’ said Amy Kane, the executive vice president of Business Development in Westchester for Douglas Elliman. “Additionally, …

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Real Estate

Kathleen Bowen Ha Joins Douglas Elliman In Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Kathleen Bowen Ha has joined Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Scarsdale. An Associate Broker with more than 25 years of real estate experience, Ha also holds the highest level of appraisal license as a Certified General Appraiser and has been qualified in New York State Supreme Court as an appraisal expert. She also serves as the Vice President of the New York City Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. Her other areas of expertise include green building and historic homes. “Kathleen’s strong background in brokerage and appraisal services is a double win for her …

by Tom Renner

10/16/2013

Business

Stamford Restaurant Dishes Support For Local Charities STAMFORD, Conn. -- One Thursday night every month, the owners of Olio Restaurant at 934 Hope St., Stamford, raise money for different causes. “When we opened Olio, we knew we wanted to be a part of the community and be able to give back as well. There are so many incredible local organizations that we knew this was the best way to get involved so that is how the benefit dinners began,'' said Moira Hyland, who owns Olio with Steve Costanzo. On. Oct. 24, the restaurant is teaming up with the local nonprofit group Backyard Humanitarian. The focus for this event is on James Lacerenza, who was…

by Robyn Blosio Bova

10/16/2013

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