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Sandra Diamond Fox

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sfox@dailyvoice.com

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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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Neighbors

New Fairfield Girl Scout Curbs Zebra Mussels In Lake To Earn Gold Award NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Sofia Licht of New Fairfield has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.To earn her Gold Award, Licht addressed the issue of preventing the encroachment of invasive species into Candlewood Lake. Her project tackled the Zebra Mussel, which has recently invaded nearby lakes and rivers throughout the Northeast. She set up monitoring stations called “Zebra Mussel Hotels” with volunteers who helped capture the mussels in Candlewood. She informed local lakeside communities, marinas and boat owners about ways to properly clean their boats to s…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/25/2016

Neighbors

Brookfield Girl Scout Bridges Gaps Between Generations To Earn Gold Award BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Kyra Kabulis of Brookfield has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.To earn her Gold Award, Kabulis focused on bridging the gap between the youth and elderly community and improving the physical, social and mental health of senior citizens in her community. She and her volunteers went to a local senior center and went on walks with seniors, talking about topics that were familiar to them. Kabulis and her team noticed physical and mental improvement among the seniors they worked with, and the team found they were more comfortable and conn…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/24/2016

Events

Entrepreneurs Over 50 Can Find Advice, Resources At Norwalk Event NORWALK, Conn. -- If you are over age 50 and starting a business, join AARP CT, the Small Business Administration SBA, and local encore entrepreneurs for a complimentary dinner and interactive panel presentation on Wednesday, Aug. 24. from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Norwalk. The event, which will be at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center, will provide advice and resources to entrepreneurs. Hear personal experiences and lessons learned from people who have launched small businesses, network with peers and gather valuable resources from Connecticut based organizations that can help you take the righ…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/23/2016

Schools

Norwalk Community College Offers Phlebotomy Technician Specialist Program NORWALK, Conn. -- Extended Studies & Workforce Education at Norwalk Community College will offer a certificate program for aspiring phlebotomy technician specialists starting this fall. Extended Studies helps ready students for opportunities in new careers by awarding certificates in fast-growing fields such as health care, information technology, real estate, travel, small business startup and enterprise management. The course prepares students to perform phlebotomy in hospitals, clinics, laboratories and physician group practices. The program includes classroom instruction as well …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/23/2016

Neighbors

Weir Farm In Wilton Celebrates The National Park Service's Centennial WILTON, Conn. — Weir Farm National Historic Site, a park that's located on the border of Wilton and Ridgefield, will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service on Thursday, Aug. 25. Weir Farm is a 60-acre national park with a focus on the visual arts. To celebrate the National Park Service's 100th anniversary, Weir Farm has been hosting a series of free ongoing events throughout the year. For its centennial year, staff at Weir Farm has put together a handout of 100 ways visitors can explore and learn at Weir farm -- 25 for each season. Weir Farm, the only National Pa…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/23/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Girl Scout Creates Tutoring Club To Earn Gold Award FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Isabella Carrano of Fairfield has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.Carrano's Gold Award Project, “Close the Gap,” addressed the achievement gap in schools. She focused on raising awareness of and limiting the effects of the achievement gap so all children can thrive in schools. She created a club with members from throughout her school and recruited tutors to work with students at Caroline House of Bridgeport on their reading and math skills. The Caroline House Club will continue to exist for years to come. Although undecided on a car…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/23/2016

Schools

New Principal, Superintendent Takes The Reins At Sherman School SHERMAN, Conn. -- As the Sherman School's newly appointed principal and superintendent starts his job, he said his first goal is to listen to his students, parents, teachers and staff. Jeff Melendez is replacing Don Fiftal, who retired after 48 years in education and five years as Sherman's superintendent. Melendez said he hopes to build relationships.. "I have made a commitment not to hit the ground 'running,' but rather to hit the ground 'listening'," he said. Melendez said that one of the strengths of the Sherman School District is "its very small class sizes, the abili…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/23/2016

Neighbors

Brookfield Girl Scout Pairs Up Seniors, TBI Survivors To Earn Gold Award BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Olivia Morin of Brookfield has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Morin's Gold Award project addressed the issue of the gap of communication between the elderly and others in the community. She created a mobile library and trained traumatic brain injury survivors to go into the nursing homes to share and read a book with the seniors, talk to them and keep each other company. Both parties benefitted because they were able to experience each others’ company, learn new things, and work on their communication skills. Every few weeks, t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/22/2016

Schools

Danbury Experts Give Advice On Easing Kids Back Into School DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury resident Karen Coe Simmons' six children love summer and have been making the most of their carefree days by relaxing, exploring nature and getting together with friends. They're enjoying every last minute of freedom before the first alarm goes off for the new school year. To make the transition back to school as easy and stress-free for children as possible, several experts offered their advice. Laura Schechter, who will be teaching second grade at Immanuel Lutheran School in Danbury, said it's important to get children back on a schedule. That involves "havi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/22/2016

Neighbors

Ridgefield Girl Scout Creates Summer Learning Program To Earn Gold Award RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Katherine Jasminski of Ridgefield has been awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.To earn her Gold Award, Jasminski completed a project — which reached students in Bridgeport, Greenwich and Danbury — to address the issue of the “summer slide” that elementary-age kids face between summer vacation and the new school year. She created an online learning program, providing activities, lesson plans and other resources, to help parents encourage their kids to continue to read and learn over the summer. Her program was shared at the Danbury Lear…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/19/2016

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