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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Pound Ridge, NY

On Your Side

Avantgarden Celebrates 10 Years In Pound Ridge POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind decorative ornamental piece, vintage furniture or that unique imported lighting fixture, Avantgarden in Pound Ridge is the place to visit. Now in their 10th year, owners Kristen and Charlie Allen started out with a closed gas station and turned it into a high-end garden furniture store. With a keen ability to know what their customers seek, they have added a line of lamps and accessories imported from Europe that would make most interior designers feel like a kid in a candy store. From the outside, the Allens keep their store lo…

by Laurance Baschkin

11/21/2013

Bronxville, NY

Obituaries

Dorothy Greenlee, 91, Former Bronxville Resident BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Dorothy Greenlee, 91, of Mystic, Conn. and Block Island, R.I. died on Nov. 8,at StoneRidge Assisted Living. She formerly resided in Bronxville. She was the wife of the late Dr. Ralph Greenlee, who was the chief of surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville for nearly 40 years. Born in Cuba in 1922, daughter of the late Bernard and Phyllis Frisbie, Greenlee had been a full time resident of Block Island since 1981 before moving to Mystic. Dorothy and her husband sailed extensively during their years together – sailing across the Atlantic several times, racing to Ber…

by Tom Renner

11/21/2013

Rye, NY

Your Community

Toy Box Offers Deep Discounts For Early Holiday Shoppers MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Unlike other retailers who will open on Thanksgiving to usher in the holiday shopping season, Toy Box owner Steve Josephson is adamant about keeping that day about family. Besides, he’s offering his customers something much more concrete. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 24, Josephson will offer 35 percent off merchandise. The promotion will run for one week, through Sunday, Dec. 1. The Mamaroneck store will also offer its traditional services, such as free gift wrapping, gift cards with no expiration and superior personal service. “We’ve always had a quiet business the week be…

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Ossining, NY

Obituaries

Roger W. Peterson, 86, Longtime Ossining Resident OSSINING, N.Y. -- Roger W. Peterson, a longtime resident of Ossining (Crotonville), died on Nov. 19. He was 86. Peterson was born in Mt. Vernon on Dec. 22, 1926 and was the son of Vernon and Catherine (Graham) Peterson. He was a graduate of Ossining High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Japan. He was a communicant of St. Augustine’s Church. He served over 60 years as an usher. He was a member of the American Legion, Parker Bale Post # 1597 and was a Past Commander. Peterson is survived by his wife Helen (Garrett); his sons Roger (Ellen), Jeff (Lynn) and Micha…

by The Daily Voice

11/20/2013

Darien, CT

Your Community

Nielsen's Florist Hosts Home For The Holidays, Helps Darien's Post 53 DARIEN, Conn. -- Nielsen's’ Florist in Darien recently hosted its third annual Home for the Holidays event. Guests enjoyed holiday shopping, wine and hors d'oeuvres and featured the work of several local designers, including Greg Pollack, Elissa Grayer, Stephanie Sigg of Country Design. Nielsen's own designers also displayed their work. Nielsen's participated with Darien EMS- Post 53 for the evening festivities. All ticket proceeds and 10 percent of the days sales went to the Post 53 organization. For 40 years, Post 53 has provided the town of Darien with emergency medical services, whi…

by Tom Renner

11/20/2013

Darien, CT

Your Community

Darien Artist Featured In Exhibit To Support Center For Hope DARIEN, Conn. – Darien Bank & Trust, a division of Connecticut Community Bank, will host a special art exhibition showcasing the paintings of Darien artist Jan Dilenschneider on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Darien Bank & Trust branch located at 777 Post Road. A portion of each sale will benefit the Center for HOPE – a program of Family Centers that offers support and counseling to residents coping with a loss, critical illness or any life-altering circumstance. Known for her still-life and landscape paintings, Dilenschneider has garnered several pre…

by Tom Renner

11/20/2013

Stamford, CT

Your Community

ESPN Anchor Visits Stamford To Benefit Leukemia And Lymphoma Society STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s fourth annual StarWrite Author’s Luncheon took place at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Guests enjoyed networking, lunch and an entertaining talk with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, a resident of Westport. Money raised from the event will be invested in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Connecticut branch of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is based in Wilton. Greenberg signed…

by Tom Renner

11/20/2013

Stamford, CT

Your Community

Stamford Mom: How Can I Encourage Teen To Use Planner? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Do you have a question about your middle or high school student’s studying practices? S4 Study Skills, an area leader in providing evidence-based study skills and test preparation workshops for students, will answer questions from The Daily Voice readers each week. If you have a question, please submit it here or email [email protected]. Q. My ninth-grader won’t use a planner because he says he can find all his homework assignments online. What can I tell him? Jen C., Stamford A. Finding homework assignments on your classroom website is a good start. Howeve…

by Anne Flounders

11/20/2013

Eastchester, NY

Your Community

Looking Good: Eastchester's New Image Laser & Med Spa Adds Services EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – Marina Bonci wrote the plan for her Eastchester business, New Image Laser & Med Spa, last year with the expectation that the range of services would increase over a five-year span. After 18 months, Bonci’s business is booming, both with new services and clients. In the past few months, she has added a cosmetic dentist in Dr. Stacie Calian and services for nutrition, dermatology, podiatry and plastic surgery. New Image still offers its original services – facials, laser hair removal, bariatric weight loss, massage therapy, tattoo removal, skin tightening and more – …

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Mt. Kisco, NY

Your Community

Northern Westchester Hospital Honors Dr. Anita Grover At Gala MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Dr. Anita Grover came to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco in 1982 and immediately felt as if she found a new home. She still gets that same feeling more than three decades later. Grover was selected by Northern Westchester Hospital to be this year’s physician honoree at its annual gala, which was held at the Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco. Grover, an Ob-Gyn physician, came to Northern Westchester Hospital after working in New York City. She was immediately impressed. “The entire community has always been nice, thankful and appreciative of the care,’’ Dr. Gr…

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