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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New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Goes 2-2 New Canaan 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Goes 2-2
New Canaan 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Goes 2-2 NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan 7th grade girls travel basketball team had a strong performance as the hosts of the Joe Coppo Basketball Tournament last  weekend.  Led by coach Jana Jagodzinski, New Canaan went 2-2 against teams from Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Wilton and Darien.  In a strong opening game vs. Scarsdale, New Canaan won 20-16 with standout performances from Olivia Cosco (9 points), Caroline Schuh (4 points), and Katelyn Sparks.  VeNae Rosdahl and Kendall Patten played well on defense. New Canaan lost its second game 25-14 to Mamaroneck despite a strong performance by K.K…

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by Tom Renner
Stamford, CT
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Runners Sought For 'Marathon On Myrtle' Benefit Run In Stamford Runners Sought For 'Marathon On Myrtle' Benefit Run In Stamford
Runners Sought For 'Marathon On Myrtle' Benefit Run In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – Greenwich-based Family Center is seeking runners for the Marathon On Myrtle benefit run to be held on Dec. 15 in Stamford. Runners from Family Centers, Toyota of Stamford and all over Fairfield County will lace up their sneakers to give local families a holiday to remember. Beginning at 10 a.m., teams of runners will take to several treadmills at Underground Fitness’ 473 Hope St. location in Stamford to cover the 26.2-mile marathon distance – all while raising funds to purchase holiday gifts and basic living necessities for Stamford families in need.  The event, dubbed…

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by Tom Renner
Wilton, CT
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Wilton Wahoos Swimming Relay Sets State Record Wilton Wahoos Swimming Relay Sets State Record
Wilton Wahoos Swimming Relay Sets State Record WILTON, Conn. – The Wilton Wahoos swim team set a state record in the 400-yard medley relay in the 13- and 14-year-old boys division in a Thanksgiving Invitational meet. Wilton’s Robby Giller, Weston’s Stefan Garbee, Ridgefield’s Jack Lynch and Darien’s James Mostofi combined on the record-breaking swim for the Wahoos. Many other Wahoos swam personal best and made Age Group, Senior or YMCA National Cuts. For a complete recap of the meet, read the attached PDF provided by the Wahoos.

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by Tom Renner
Ossining, NY
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Sister Eleanor Keeney, 90, Of Maryknoll In Ossining Sister Eleanor Keeney, 90, Of Maryknoll In Ossining
Sister Eleanor Keeney, 90, Of Maryknoll In Ossining MARYKNOLL, N.Y. -- Sister Eleanor Keeney died on Nov. 29 after a fall at Maryknoll, N.Y.  She was 90 years old and celebrated 65 years as a Maryknoll Sister on Sept. 4 of this year. Maryknoll is located in Ossining. Keeney was born on March 16, 1923, in West Hoboken, N.J. to Mary (Dimmick) Keeney and John Keeney. Eleanor graduated from St. Brendan’s H.S.in 1941 and Jersey City Med. Center-Nursing School with an R.N in 1945. She entered the Maryknoll Sisters Congregation from St. Agatha’s Parish in Brooklyn on Sept. 4, 1948 at the Venard, Pa.  At her Reception, she received the religious nam…

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by Tom Renner
Wilton, CT
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Wilton Girls Advance In Prestigious National Track Series Wilton Girls Advance In Prestigious National Track Series
Wilton Girls Advance In Prestigious National Track Series WILTION, Conn. -- Runners from Weston and Wilton qualified for the semifinals in the prestigious Colgate Women’s Games in New York. Wilton’s Madison Peraino and Annika Sheehan qualified for the semifinals, along with Weston’s Kathleen Murphy. They run for the Connecticut Elite, which is based in Wilton. The semifinals are scheduled for Dec. 22. In the high school 800 meters, Peraino qualified with a time of 2:30.1 and Sheehan in 2:29.7. This is the first time for each runner competing in the games. Six girls finished within one second in their 800-meter heat.  "Competition at the games …

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by Tom Renner
Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich’s Cooking Fairy Creates And Delivers Kitchen Magic Greenwich’s Cooking Fairy Creates And Delivers Kitchen Magic
Greenwich’s Cooking Fairy Creates And Delivers Kitchen Magic GREENWICH, Conn. -- Legend has it that fairies flit around the forest causing all sorts of mischief. But those ancient tales overlooked one sprite living in the enchanted land of Greenwich. This one has a delightful trick up her gossamer sleeve – she cooks and delivers fresh meals to busy families in lower Fairfield County.  Joanna Wallis, a stay-at-home mom turned personal chef, is the owner of The Cooking Fairy, a personal chef service based in Greenwich. With a chic pixie haircut, Wallis looks every part the sprite. But don’t underestimate her kitchen magic - she is serious about providi…

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by Ann Quasarano
Darien, CT
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Darien Restaurateur Offers Helping Hands At Vietnam Orphanage Darien Restaurateur Offers Helping Hands At Vietnam Orphanage
Darien Restaurateur Offers Helping Hands At Vietnam Orphanage DARIEN, Conn. – After her first day of volunteering at an orphanage for the severely disabled in Vietnam, Darien’s Lynn Gagliardi was ready to give up. Two weeks later, she didn’t want to leave. Gagliardi and her daughter, Demi, traveled with Demi’s friend, Amy Marchesi, on a trip to Vietnam in September. They spent the first 10 days travelling in the Northern Mountain area of Sapa, stayed several days in Hanoi and cruised the HoLong Bay. During the final two weeks, the three women volunteered at an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City. The orphanage serves primarily young children who were vict…

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by Tom Renner
Norwalk, CT
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Ann McCarthy Joins Norwalk's Human Services Council Ann McCarthy Joins Norwalk's Human Services Council
Ann McCarthy Joins Norwalk's Human Services Council NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk-based Human Services Council announced the hiring of Ann McCarthy as director of development and communications McCarthy, a Fairfield resident, has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations and strategic planning, in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. She holds an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University and has also worked in marketing and public relations for companies such as Hachette Book Group, John Wiley & Sons and Oxford University Press. Her broad-based background will be a huge asset to help dri…

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by Tom Renner
Stamford, CT
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SpinOdyssey For Breast Cancer Research Moves To Stamford In Spring SpinOdyssey For Breast Cancer Research Moves To Stamford In Spring
SpinOdyssey For Breast Cancer Research Moves To Stamford In Spring FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairway Market in Stamford will host SpinOdyssey 2014, the 15th anniversary edition of the fun and fitness fundraiser for American Cancer Society breast cancer research.  The six-hour stationary cycling event will take place rain or shine on Sunday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. under a tent in the Fairway parking lot located at 699 Canal St.  Online registration begins in December at www.spinodyssey.info.The event had been held in Norwalk and moved to Westport for one year last spring. “Fairway Market is taking its support of SpinOdyssey to a new level as t…

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by Tom Renner
Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich-Based Family Centers Helps Illuminate Greenwich Greenwich-Based Family Centers Helps Illuminate Greenwich
Greenwich-Based Family Centers Helps Illuminate Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich-based Family Centers’ annual Hope Lights Lives campaign is set to illuminate Fairfield County this weekend. On Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m., Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Rowayton, Southport, Stamford, Weston and Wilton residents will adorn their lawns with special luminaries.  In addition to creating a festive display, the luminaries are also meant to honor loved ones who have died or are coping with a critical illness. Hope Lights Lives is Family Centers’ annual fundraiser to support the Center for HOPE and The Den for Grieving Kids – Fam…

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