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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

18th Annual Holiday Run For Toys Steps Off Sunday In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The 18th annual Holiday Run for Toys steps off Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Scandinavian Club in Fairfield, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The popular race is just $10 for pre-registration and $15 on race day. Students and children under the age of 18 can pre-register for $7. Runners are also asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 1-16. The race is followed by food at 10 a.m. including hot soup, baked goods and beverages. Awards and prizes begin at 10:30 a.m. Runners can register the day of the event beginning at 8 a.m. A kids run begins at 9:15 a.m. Click here to vis…

by Tom Renner

12/16/2015

Business

Norwalk Car Service Specialist Urges Owners To Do Their Homework NORWALK, Conn. -- Maryann Croce urges car owners to handle maintenance and repair of their vehicle with the same attention they give to other major purchases. The co-owner of Croce’s Transmission Specialists in Norwalk says people should research, investigate and test before deciding on an automotive repair specialist. “When someone is looking for an automotive shop, it’s important that you have a relationship with them,’’ said Croce, who has owned her shop on 301 Main Ave. in Norwalk for 16 years along with her husband, Tony. "Get recommendations from friends and family,'' she said. “L…

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Business

Castle Cab Prepared To Help Westchester Residents Cope With Holiday Travel WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Castle Cab of Armonk is prepared to help residents of lower Westchester County cope with the stress of holiday travel. “This holiday season, people can leave the car keys at home,’’ said owner Jason Rosenzweig, who started the business last year. “Let us take you to your holiday parties, shopping and travel.” Castle Cab has several holiday specials. Castle drivers will take people to dinners, parties and holiday gatherings and can receive $10 off when booking round trip. Make reservations on ridecastle.com or by phone at 914-273-2535 and use the coupon code safer…

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Lifestyle

Holiday Stress Puts Norwalk Women At Risk For Heart Attacks FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- While December holidays are all about celebration, the stress associated with them can put women at risk for heart attacks. Dr. Karla Kurrelmeyer, a cardiologist with Houston Methodist Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Center, said in a Health.com story that the pressure of organizing family gatherings, cooking and shopping can damage hearts. “We have seen more than a few cases of stress-induced cardiomyopathy around the holidays,’’ Kurrelmeyer said. “This occurs when women are under great amounts of stress for a short period of time and that stress is compounded with…

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Neighbors

Gurukul Students Team Up To Help Fairfield's Operation Hope FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield and New Haven County students in a Gurukul class taught by Shilpa Bolaki Ahuja teamed with Stop & Shop of Westport to bring holiday joy to needy families in the area. Students filled bags donated by Stop & Shop and manager David Faccin with food to feed four people. The bags include toiletries, gloves and hats and were given to Operation Hope, which is based in Fairfield. Students who made the bags were Anoushka Ahuja, Armaan Ajoomal, Vedanta and Vidwaan Behera, Keertana Chagari, Kaveen and Krish Dodani, Arnav Jhangiani, Muskan and Sanjna Kewalramani, J…

by Tom Renner

12/15/2015

Real Estate

Recently-Listed Redding Oasis Priced To Move REDDING, Conn. -- A recently listed Colonial on Umpawaug Road in Redding offers the next owner turn-key living on a private oasis with all the comforts and is priced to move. Amy Mosley of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is listing the four-bedroom, two-bath home at 266 Umpawaug Road for $799,000. Click here for the property listing. “It’s a gorgeous property with great space and flow where you want it most,’’ Mosley said. “This home emanates warmth, family and love. It’s the perfect home to spend quality time with family and friends, no matter the season.” The home includes 11 rooms…

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Lifestyle

Mount Kisco Medical Group Physician Offers Winter Skin Care Tips WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter weather can exacerbate many skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and dandruff. Moreover, the cold dry air can lead to dry itchy skin and dermatitis even if you do not suffer from chronic skin problems. Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin and can cause an itchy rash or patches of dry irritated skin that sometimes requires treatment with prescription medication. However, you can minimize the effects winter weather has on your skin by following a few basic guidelines. It is important to limit the time spent in the shower or bath and to use mi…

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Business

Nursing Home Director Touts Responsiveness Of The Westchester Bank WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the Executive Director of the Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Maria Elena Perez needs quick decisions from her business partners. She has found The Westchester Bank to be perhaps her most responsive partner. “There are many things that I love about working with The Westchester Bank,’’ Perez said. “But one thing that stands out is how easy they are to work with. We’ll email them about something and it’s almost as if they’re waiting for it , and get back to us right away. Whether it’s (President and CEO) John Tolomer or someone else, they reply pro…

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Sports

Ridgefield Runner Finishes 19th At National Cross County Race RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Brien McMahon senior Eric van der Els and Ridgefield’s Gabe Altopp traveled nearly 3,000 miles to separate themselves by five seconds Saturday at the Foot Locker cross country national championships in San Diego. Van der Els finished 18th in the race in 15:35.6 followed by Altopp in 15:39.9. Both runners narrowly missed earning All-American status, which went to the top 15 runners. The race featured the top 40 high school runners in the country. Drew Hunter of Virginia won the race in 14:55.7. Van der Els and Altopp had similar strategies, pushing the pace early before …

by Tom Renner

12/13/2015

Sports

Norwalk Runner Finished 18th At National Cross Country Race NORWALK, Conn. -- Brien McMahon senior Eric van der Els and Ridgefield’s Gabe Altopp traveled nearly 3,000 miles to separate themselves by five seconds Saturday at the Foot Locker cross country national championships in San Diego. Van der Els finished 18th in the race in 15:35.6 followed by Altopp in 15:39.9. Both runners narrowly missed earning All-American status, which went to the top 15 runners. The race featured the top 40 high school runners in the country. Drew Hunter of Virginia won the race in 14:55.7. Van der Els and Altopp had similar strategies, pushing the pace early before set…

by Tom Renner

12/13/2015

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