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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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Lifestyle
LGBT Parenthood: Building the Family of Your Dreams LGBT Parenthood: Building the Family of Your Dreams
LGBT Parenthood: Building the Family of Your Dreams WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Parenthood is a life-changing event, and for the LGBT community it requires thoughtful planning. Whether you are going solo on this journey, or taking the leap of faith after having met Mr. or Ms. Right, you have several family building options to consider when becoming a parent. You may be asking yourself, do I want to adopt? Should I seek a surrogate? Am I financially prepared? Here are several family building options for you and your plus one (if that is the case) to consider when building a road map to parenthood: Adoption Finding the right adoption agen…

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Sports
Staples Graduate Wynne Takes Third In 1,500 Meters At NCAA Championships Staples Graduate Wynne Takes Third In 1,500 Meters At NCAA Championships
Staples Graduate Wynne Takes Third In 1,500 Meters At NCAA Championships WESTPORT, Conn. — Staples High graduate and Westport native Henry Wynne capped his junior year at the University of Virginia with a third-place finish in in the 1,500 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Friday at the University of Oregon.  The result booked his place as a first-team All-American. He finished in at 3:38.35, just behind Clayton Murphy of Akron and Izaic Yorks of Washington. Wynne and Yorks traded the lead through the first three laps, just like they did in the semifinal on Wednesday. In the final 200 meters, Murphy out-kicked Wynne and Yorks to win i…

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Schools
Bethel High Bids Adieu To Class Of 2016 At Graduation Ceremony Bethel High Bids Adieu To Class Of 2016 At Graduation Ceremony
Bethel High Bids Adieu To Class Of 2016 At Graduation Ceremony BETHEL, Conn. — Bethel High School bid farewell to the 250 members of the Class of 2016 at a graduation ceremony Friday at the O'Neill Center on the Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. The Class of 2016 valedictorian is Kendall Meenan, and the salutatorian is Victoria Palmer. The class president is Amanda Nunes, vice president is Sara Rockmacher, and secretary is Erin Belcourt. Principal Chris Troetti was the main speaker. Additionally, Michael Shanley, a classmate who died unexpectedly in May 2015, received an honorary degree. Seven Bethel High School senio…

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Events
Wizard Of Oz Auditions Extended For Show At Westmoreland Sanctuary Wizard Of Oz Auditions Extended For Show At Westmoreland Sanctuary
Wizard Of Oz Auditions Extended For Show At Westmoreland Sanctuary MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Audition dates for the summer outdoor production of "The Wizard of Oz" at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco have been extended.One-on-one auditions for actors ages 7 and up run through June 21. Feature roles are open. Rehearsals run from July 1-31 and performance dates are July 22-24 and July 29-31. Contact acting coach Denise Simon at DeniseSimonCoaching.com at 914-621-2663 to schedule an audition.  Westmoreland Sanctuary is located at 260 Chestnut Ridge Road in Mount Kisco. Its mission is to secure and preserve land for the enjoyment and enrichment of al…

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by Tom Renner
Lifestyle
Stamford Motorists Advised To Steer Clear Of Some Streets During Triathlon Stamford Motorists Advised To Steer Clear Of Some Streets During Triathlon
Stamford Motorists Advised To Steer Clear Of Some Streets During Triathlon STAMFORD, Conn. -- Segments of the Navigators Stamford KIC IT races to benefit Kids in Crisis will be going through portions of Stamford on Sunday morning, June 12, from approximately 7:30-10:30 a.m. Roads will be open, but drivers are urged to find alternate routes as heavy delays are expected. Downtown Stamford roads that will be affected include: Washington Boulevard, Tresser Boulevard, Canal Street, Magee Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, and Long Ridge Road; the majority of athletes will be arriving between 7:30-10:00 a.m. on these roads. All roads will be open except for the southbound lane of…

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by Tom Renner
Schools
17-Year Run Draws To A Close For Westport Superintendent 17-Year Run Draws To A Close For Westport Superintendent
17-Year Run Draws To A Close For Westport Superintendent WESTPORT, Conn. -- Elliot Landon started his career as a school superintendent 39 years ago in Ridgefield. It comes to a close on Friday, June 17, just a few miles away in Westport, where he has worked since 1999. In between have been a few other stops, several controversies and an unwavering commitment to the children in the school districts he has served. “Elliott has done such an outstanding job over the past 17 years,” Jeannie Smith, school board vice chairwoman, said in a recent Westport Now article. “He has been the leader of leaders.” Landon, 76, is a Brooklyn native who spent part o…

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by Tom Renner
Neighbors
Bullied As A Girl, Stamford Triathlete Gives Back To Greenwich Agency Bullied As A Girl, Stamford Triathlete Gives Back To Greenwich Agency
Bullied As A Girl, Stamford Triathlete Gives Back To Greenwich Agency STAMFORD, Conn. -- Kids In Crisis supported Jes D’Andrea when bullies taunted her as a young girl growing up in Stamford. On Sunday, D’Andrea will return the favor to the Cos Cob children’s organization through her passion for fitness. D’Andrea will race in the Olympic distance event at the KIC It Triathlon in Stamford. The race supports Kids In Crisis, the state’s only organization that provides free, round-the-clock crisis counseling and temporary shelter for infants, children and teens. Readers can support D’Andrea by making a donation through her fundraising page. D’Andrea knows of Kids…

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by Tom Renner
Lifestyle
Stamford Triathlete Changes Gears With Coastal Move Stamford Triathlete Changes Gears With Coastal Move
Stamford Triathlete Changes Gears With Coastal Move STAMFORD, Conn. -- The last time Stamford’s Kathryn Rambo stepped on the starting line for a triathlon, she rocked the blue and gold colors for UCLA and faced the fastest collegiate women in the nation. On Sunday, she’ll compete in the Sprint race of the KIC It Triathlon in Stamford, competing against a range of athletes that spans six decades, both genders and various fitness levels. And, Rambo added, she'll still be rocking the blue and gold. A lot has changed in 14 months for Rambo, a 22-year-old native of California who competed for the Bruins, who won their third straight Women's Colle…

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by Tom Renner
Business
Stamford Doctor's Vision Combines Optometry, Improved Athletic Performance Stamford Doctor's Vision Combines Optometry, Improved Athletic Performance
Stamford Doctor's Vision Combines Optometry, Improved Athletic Performance STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dr. Jennifer Stewart feels now is the perfect time to combine her twin passions of optometry and athletics. With two young children, a thriving practice and busy schedule as a recreational triathlete, the Norwalk resident feels ready to take on her most challenging professional project. Jennifer and her husband, Gus Ellison, will open a new business later this month in Stamford. Performance 20/20 will focus on helping athletes improve eye-hand coordination, reaction time, peripheral vision and athletic performance. The business will open at 1063 Hope St., the home of Stamf…

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by Tom Renner
Lifestyle
Waveny LifeCare Network Thanks New Canaan Rotary Waveny LifeCare Network Thanks New Canaan Rotary
Waveny LifeCare Network Thanks New Canaan Rotary NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send letters to newcanaan@dailyvoice.com. On behalf of all whom Waveny LifeCare Network serves, I would like to thank the Rotary Club of New Canaan for awarding us a grant this year to help fund our ‘Out Trip’ Therapy Program, which provides Waveny’s residents with a wide range of off-site experiences to promote connectivity, relaxation, a sense of empowerment and overall well-being. This grant will allow us to expand this program by offering additional outings to a greater number of participants. We exten…

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