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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Obituaries

James Morton, 96, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- James F. Morton was born April 10, 1919 to the late James E. and Mary Morton in Bluefield, W. Va. He died Oct. 13.On Monday, Oct. 26, from 10-11 a.m., there will be a final viewing and a celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Stratford, 1301 Stratford Ave. He will lie in repose from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Morton's Mortuary Chapel, 25 Margaret E. Morton Lane, Bridgeport.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

News

Trick-Or-Treat, Play Games, Make A Craft At Peekskill HS Halloween Event PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Calling all Peekskill City School District trick-or-treaters! The Peekskill High School Interact Club will be presenting the 16th Annual Safe Halloween event Saturday in the Peekskill High School cafeteria. Come trick-or-treat, play fun games and make a Halloween craft. Activities begin at 11 a.m. Peekskill High School is at 1072 Elm St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Business

Wilton Library Presents Seminar On Affordable Care Act And Small Business WILTON, Conn. -- On Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., the Wilton Library will team with SCORE to present a seminar on "The Affordable Care Act and Your Small Business."Many of the act’s provisions are taking effect for the first time in 2016. Speaker Greg Judd will cover strategies, laws, tax credit and an action list. The event is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. To register, visit www.scorenorwalk.org or call 203-831-0065.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Schools

Ox Ridge School In Darien Organizes Stay-At-Home Fundraiser DARIEN, Conn. -- On Friday night, parents and students of Ox Ridge School enjoyed their school's biggest fundraiser - from the comfort of their homes. Recognizing the importance of family time, fundraising co-chairs Kate Kaplan and Linda Costello created a night to stay at home with the kids, play games and give back to the school. "There doesn't seem to be one fall weekend when there isn't a fundraising event to attend," said co-chair Kate Kaplan. "So, we decided to create one where you didn't need to dress up or hire a babysitter." Parents purchased a "Big Night…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Neighbors

Rowayton Couple Helps AmeriCares Raise $2.6M At Airlift Benefit ROWAYTON, Conn. -- Julie and Bas NieuweWeme of Rowayton co-chaired the AmeriCares Airlift Benefit on Oct. 3, which raised a record $2.6 million for the emergency response and global health organization. AmeriCares Ambassador Tony Goldwyn was the special guest and Erica Hill, co-anchor of "Weekend Today" and national correspondent for NBC News, served as Master of Ceremonies. The NieuweWemes co-chaired along with two Fairfield couples: Roberta and Jim Conroy and Amanda and Bryan Hanson. More than 800 guests attended the 28th annual AmeriCares Airlift Benefit at the J.P. Morgan …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Detective Pat Iorfino Retires After 28 Years Of Service GREENWICH, Conn. -- Detective Pat Iorfino, a three-time John A. Clark Award winner who has completed 28 years of service with the Greenwich Police Department is retiring, says Police Chief James Heavey. Iorfino was sworn in as Greenwich police officer in June 1987. His file contains numerous departmental commendations for excellent police work and actions exemplifying the best tradition of police service. During Iorfino’s assignment to the patrol division, he quickly distinguished himself among his peers as a streetwise and proactive patrol officer. He received numerous citations for his …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Schools

Bethel School District Appoints New Director Of Instructional Technology BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Public Schools has appointed Michael Vose as its new director of instructional technology. Vose was appointed to the position left vacant by Daniel DeBlois who recently retired after 50 years with the Bethel Public Schools. Vose has extensive experience and expertise in integration of technology into teaching and learning, including: blended and digital learning, learning management systems, 1:1 device implementation, establishing a 21st learning environment, competency based learning and standards aligned assessments (including data systems). A seasoned administra…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Events

Norma DeSousa Wins Piermont's Third Annual Apple Pie Contest ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- And the Winner Is ... Norma's Carmel Walnut Apple Pie! It was a beautiful autumn morning in Piermont last Sunday, when 14 local bakers competed for top honor in the Third Annual Piermont Apple Pie contest. Local pie connoisseurs Mark Tasker of Balthazar, Chef Peter Kelly of Xavier’s and Sylvia Welch savored bites of each entry. In doing so, they evaluated the pies for presentation, taste and creativity. In the end, Norma DeSousa won. DeSousa said her longtime friend, Margaret Shine, convinced her to enter the contest. They met nearly 40 years ago in biology class at Na…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Events

Spyro Gyra Headlining An Evening Of Art, Wine, Jazz In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Playhouse and 109 Cheese & Wine presents an evening of Art, Wine and Jazz with Spyro Gyra on Thursday at 8 p.m. Spyro Gyra, the legendary jazz fusion band, created an original style that sounded like nothing that came before it. Spyro Gyra is the quintessential American jazz band whose '70s instrumental pop chart smash hits "Morning Dance" and “Shaker Song” helped it break through to mainstream music. Performing for over 40 years and putting out more than 30 albums, the band has given more than 5,000 shows on five continents. Before these j…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

10/20/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Support Mike Kaelin For Wilton Selectman WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email wilton@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: I am happy to endorse Mike Kaelin for selectman. I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Mike at the Village Market. Impressive in person, I came away believing that Mike was a clear, balanced thinker with an excellent grasp on the myriad of fiscal issues facing Wilton. I feel I can trust him to work toward beneficial resolution of these issues. As we talked about the flight of people and business out of our town due to the ever-…

by Michelle Martens

10/20/2015

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