Tom Renner

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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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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Man Trades Wall Street Career To Brew Craft Beer Stamford Man Trades Wall Street Career To Brew Craft Beer
Stamford Man Trades Wall Street Career To Brew Craft Beer STAMFORD, Conn. -- “I knew two things,'' said Stamford's Conor Horrigon, founder and Chief Beer Philosopher of the Half Full Brewery. "I have never been in love with finance, and I found joy in bringing people together.” Holding onto these notions helped Horrigan realize that the traditional career route was not for him. Like many young entrepreneurs, Horrigan excelled at his day-job enough to move up the ranks of Wall Street quickly, only to realize something was missing. It wasn’t challenging, or fulfilling enough. So in his third year of work, Horrigan decided to take a vacation that…

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by Diane Pauley
Stamford, CT
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North Stamford Exchange Club Hosts Chili Challenge Sunday North Stamford Exchange Club Hosts Chili Challenge Sunday
North Stamford Exchange Club Hosts Chili Challenge Sunday STAMFORD, Conn. -- North Stamford Exchange Club’s Charity Chili Challenge will be held on Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Catholic High School, 926 Newfield Ave., Stamford. The event benefits the Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center, which works tirelessly to help prevent and stop child abuse in Fairfield County while strengthening families. Suggested donation for tickets is $10; children under 10 are free. Tickets are available through PayPal online at www.northstamfordexchangeclub.org or call Amy Wilmot at 203-667-1202. Donations and sponsorships are provided by Sabine Ch…

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by Tom Renner
Pound Ridge, NY
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Farmers Market Returns To Pound Ridge On Sunday Farmers Market Returns To Pound Ridge On Sunday
Farmers Market Returns To Pound Ridge On Sunday POUND RIGE, NY. -- Antiques & Tools of Business & Kitchen in Pound Ridge will resume its farmers/bakers market on Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The shop will celebrate its 24th anniversary and will offer wood-fired barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, with proceeds going to the Pound Ridge Library. The farmers and bakers market sells seasonal vegetables, scones, breads, muffins, soups, jams, plants and more. The shop will also sponsor the 18th annual townwide yard sale July 5-7. Joan Silbersher, proprietor of Antiques & Tools of Business &  Kitchen, is also founder…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk River Valley Trail Ribbon-Cutting Planned For Saturday In Wilton Norwalk River Valley Trail Ribbon-Cutting Planned For Saturday In Wilton
Norwalk River Valley Trail Ribbon-Cutting Planned For Saturday In Wilton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Norwalk River Valley Trail will officially open its “demonstration section” in Wilton on Saturday, April 26. The ribbon-cutting starts at 9 a.m. followed by a day of family activities. They include:  10 a.m.: “Paws on Parade” dog walk 11 a.m.: “Spuds on a Spoon” challenge Noon: Prize drawings You can join the Great NRVT Treasure Hunt anytime, and use GPS or low-tech clues to find the treasure on the trail. Parking is in the commuter lot, adjacent to Orem’s Diner and the intersection of Route 7 and Wolfpit Road in Wilton. Attendees should proceed to the…

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by Rob McWilliams
Bedford, NY
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Harvey Boys Tennis Team Improves To 8-0 Harvey Boys Tennis Team Improves To 8-0
Harvey Boys Tennis Team Improves To 8-0 KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Harvey's boys tennis improved to 8-0 Wednesday with a 7-2 win over Watkinson School of Hartford. Alec Roslin of Armonk, Bedford's Harry Solomon and Zach Schwartz won singles matches and dropped just five games between them. David Weiner won 10-6 and Bryan Krosser of Chappaqua won, 10-5, as Harvey swept the singles action. In doubles, the combination of Solomon and Chappaqua's Tyler Levy won 8-5 at No. 1 doubles. Harvey has won back to back Housatonic Valley Athletic League titles the past two years.  

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by Tom Renner
Bedford, NY
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Harvey Girls Rugby Team Plays First Games Harvey Girls Rugby Team Plays First Games
Harvey Girls Rugby Team Plays First Games KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Harvey School girls rugby team made history on Saturday, April 19, as it traveled to Ulster County and faced off against the Kingston Mad Dogs and Bennington girls at Esopus Field. On the first play, Harvey’s Ava Gurman of Chappaqua kicked off to Kingston, which scored in the first minutes of action. As the game progressed, Kingston continued to add points, but after each score, Harvey's defense got better. Coach Ciara Lehane, a former rugby player, was impressed with her team’s response. “Our girls never once were discouraged, and their rapid improvement was apparent…

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by Daily Voice
Peekskill, NY
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Volunteer Finds A Home At Putnam Hospital Center Volunteer Finds A Home At Putnam Hospital Center
Volunteer Finds A Home At Putnam Hospital Center WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Barbara Hitchcock found her comfort zone as a volunteer at Putnam Hospital Center in 1997. Now, seventeen years later, she still hasn’t left, and has no intentions of ever doing so. Hitchcock volunteers four days a week and puts in eight hours each day at PHC. She said recent paperwork showed her volunteer hours at 11,659 during her years of service. “I made up my mind I wasn’t going to sit around the house,’’ said Hitchcock, who is always there for her volunteer assignments at the hospital even though she does not drive. “I’ve been offered jobs by a few doctors…

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Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Real Estate Sales Show Strong First Quarter Greenwich Real Estate Sales Show Strong First Quarter
Greenwich Real Estate Sales Show Strong First Quarter GREENWICH, Conn. – The Greenwich real estate market showed a strong first quarter, with increases in units sold and average price, according to recently released statistics. Sales increased 14 percent and the average price jumped 20 percent to $2,660,274, according to statistics released by Russell Pruner of Shore & Country Properties. There was a 300 percent increase in homes sold for $2 million to $3 million. “They were good numbers, but results may be a little skewed due to a tax change in the 2012 market,’’ Pruner said. "I don’t think the 2013 numbers really reflect the first  qua…

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by Tom Renner
Stamford, CT
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After 47 Years, Stamford Stylist Is Still Going Strong After 47 Years, Stamford Stylist Is Still Going Strong
After 47 Years, Stamford Stylist Is Still Going Strong STAMFORD, Conn. – Haydee de la Rivera started her own salon because she wanted to be her own boss. She’s still going strong at her Stamford business, Haydee Coiffures, 47 years later. “I didn’t want to work for anybody any more,’’ said de la Rivera, who had previous salon experience before opening her own business. “I didn’t want anybody to tell me what to do.” When de la Rivera arrived in Stamford from Chile in 1957, she had no formal education and did not know English. She worked at a factory in Stamford before going to hairdressing school. She worked in Darien and purchased the Springd…

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by Tom Renner
New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan Crew Wins 12 Medals In Mercer Sprints New Canaan Crew Wins 12 Medals In Mercer Sprints
New Canaan Crew Wins 12 Medals In Mercer Sprints NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- In the first major regatta of the season, New Canaan Crew picked up 12 medals in 17 events at the Mercer Sprints last weekend in New Jersey. The Mercer Lake/ISA Sculling Championships included 42 rowing clubs from the Northeast for the three-day competition. As it did at the  Greenwich Regatta earlier in April, New Canaan won both the Women’s and Men’s Varsity Quad sculling events. See the attached PDF for a complete report provided by New Canaan Crew.

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