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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

Greenwich Girl Scout Takes Kids On StoryWalk To Earn Gold Award GREENWICH, Conn. — Sophia Ferraro of Greenwich has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.To earn her Gold Award, Ferraro created a StoryWalk titled, “Charlie Takes a Walk,” to teach children about the outdoors. A StoryWalk is an innovative way for children and adults to read and be in the outdoors at the same time. Ferraro created podiums made of lumber and put laminated pages of the book throughout a nature trail in her community. In the story, the main character learns about the dangers of litter and what steps she can take to prevent littering. Her Stor…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/05/2016

Neighbors

Veterans Receive Long Overdue Honors For Their Service In Danbury Ceremony DANBURY, Conn. -- Two area veterans — surrounded by friends, family and community members — received some long overdue honors in a presentation Monday held at the Danbury Library. About 70 people packed the Farioly Program Room as veteran Henry J. Stolz, 74, of Brookfield, was presented with medals he earned during his time in the Navy. World War II veteran Frank Quartermeyer, a 92-year-old from Newtown who also served in the U.S. Navy, was recognized at the event as well. "We are here to recognize Henry and Frank for their service," said U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/05/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Girl Scout Earns Gold Award For Teaching Tweens To Eat Healthy FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Samantha Strelzer of Fairfield has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.Strelzer’s Gold Award project consisted of a five-week nutrition seminar targeted toward “tweens” ages 10 to 14. During the seminars, she taught the students healthy eating habits and about nutritional information through hands-on cooking activities and recipe making. Through the project, the students garnered a better understanding about ingredients in their food and had the chance to try out new items. The seminars were fun and instructional -- emphasizing that bein…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/05/2016

Police & Fire

Danbury's Boughton Tells Pokemon Players: Get Out Of Memorial Rose Arbor DANBURY, Conn. — As the Pokemon Go craze continues to grow, an argument between Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and players of the virtual game has come to a head on social media. Via Twitter, Boughton has told players of the virtual game to stay out of a garden honoring fallen soldiers at the city's Rogers Park, which has proven to be a popular spot for Pokemon Go players. "The WW II Rose Arbor in Rogers Park in Danbury is a Pokestop," Boughton told Daily Voice in an interview. "There is a plaque there that lists the names of all the Danburians who lost their lives fighting in …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/04/2016

News

Danbury Rolls Out Its New 'Noise Busters' Cruiser DANBURY, Conn. — If you see a white car with bright yellow letters driving by your house, you may want to tone it down -- before the "Noise Busters" get you. In response to multiple complaints about noise levels in the city, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton appointed the city's first noise control officer, Edwin Duran, and also unveiled the “Noise Busters” cruiser on Wednesday afternoon in front of City Hall. "We are here to kick off our noise control program in the City of Danbury," said Boughton. Duran was sworn in for his new 19-hours-a-week position. The Noise Busters cr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/04/2016

Business

Hungry Shoppers Flock To ShopRite's Grand Opening In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Several hundred shoppers filled the parking lot of the new ShopRite at 1 Padanaram Road in Danbury early Wednesday morning for the grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony — and a chance to grocery shop in a new store. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was joined by three generations of the Cingari family, who operate the supermarket and own Grade A Market Inc. They have more than 70 years of experience in the supermarket business in Connecticut. "We are so excited to see this wonderful store. Over 200 people have found employment at this store," Boughton said. "Dan…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/04/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Girl Scout Earns Gold Award For Fostering A Love Of Music In Kids FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Caroline Carrano of Fairfield has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.To earn her Gold Award, Carrano started a club at her school called “Music Mentors,” which aimed to increase awareness of the benefits of music education, encourage middle school students to continue with music in high school and foster a love for music. Carrano and her team met weekly with the middle school band and worked together to improve skills, create bonds and set positive role models. She shared her project with local newspapers and global websites, which were…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/04/2016

Neighbors

Cashier Hit By Car In Carmel Takes Turn For Worse In Fight To Recover CARMEL, N.Y. -- Marie Dunn, a Stormville mother of two who was run over in the parking lot of ShopRite in Carmel last November, has suffered a setback in her recovery, according to her fiancé. She went into cardiac arrest early Wednesday morning, said Dunn's fiancé, Henry Zetwick. "Prognosis is not good," he said via email. She "was put back in coma ... The next 24 hours are critical. ... We need prayers right now for Marie and to keep our little family together." Earlier this week, Zetwick had shared news of Dunn's 50th birthday, which is on Friday, Aug. 5. He was o…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/03/2016

Lifestyle

Old-Fashioned Fun Draws Crowd On Opening Night Of Easton Fireman's Carnival EASTON, Conn. -- 7-year-old Matthew Weng has been coming to the Easton Fireman's Carnival for three years -- and each year he heads straight to the superslide ride. "I like to go down fast," said Matthew of Easton, who came to the carnival with his mother, Linda. Tuesday was opening night at the 75th annual Easton Fireman's Carnival, which runs from 6 to 11 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 6, on the field at 1 Center Road. Admission is free. Ride bracelets cost $25. According to Steve Waugh, chief of the Easton Volunteer Fire Company, the carnival draws 1,500 to 2,000 people a night …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/03/2016

Neighbors

Fiance Of Cashier Hit By Car In Carmel Wants To Make Her Birthday Special CARMEL, N.Y. -- Marie Dunn, a Stormville mother of two who was run over in the parking lot of ShopRite in Carmel last November, will be celebrating her 50th birthday on Aug. 5. Dunn's fiance, Henry Zetwick, is organizing a party for her with friends and family members. To make the event special, he is asking readers send birthday cards to Dunn. She is currently residing at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury at 300 Grant Ave., Lake Katrine, NY, 12449. As a result of her accident, Dunn was placed in an induced coma. She suffered a broken pelvis and head trauma. Both sid…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/02/2016

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