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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.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Schools

Seniors At Sacred Heart University Cap Off Degrees With Projects FAIRFIELD, Conn.— About 45 seniors at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield vying to earn their bachelor’s degrees in health science displayed their final research posters to faculty judges just before graduation. Clotilde Dudley-Smith, assistant professor, College of Health Professions, and Stephen Burrows, chair, Health Science & Leadership, and program director, healthcare informatics, assessed and scored the presentations. “This is their final, major requirement and the culmination of four years of work,” said Burrows. “Topics are all health-related and very broad and illustrate a r…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/09/2016

Lifestyle

Stand Up Paddleboard Program Takes Off For Sherman Woman SHERMAN, Conn. -- When Sherman resident Kristin Hart decided to start a Stand Up Paddleboard program in 2011 on Candlewood Lake, little did she know how quickly it would take off. She currently teaches the sport to 40 to 60 students each week. Stand up paddleboard, known as SUP, is essentially standing up on an oversized surfboard with one blade. "You have to keep your balance on the board. Your feet are parallel on the board," said Hart, who is 35. Classes are offered every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. through Labor Day weekend. Hart also teaches private group sessions a…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/08/2016

Business

CityCenter Puts Spotlight On Opportunity Offered In Downtown Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- About 100 people who live, work and have an interest in Downtown Danbury gathered together Thursday night at the unveiling of CityCenter's new marketing campaign. The purpose of the event, which was held at the new Kennedy Flats apartments in Danbury, "is to entice and encourage people to look at Danbury as a viable option when they are looking at the city as a place to invest in," said Manny Carreras, a commissioner on the board of CityCenter. PJ Prunty, executive director of CityCenter Danbury, addressed those in attendance with the question: "What are som…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/08/2016

Neighbors

Beach Reads To Classics: Get Bargains At Westport Library's Book Sale WESTPORT, Conn. — The Westport Library’s Book Sale is a staple of the summer season. The sale, now in its 24th year, expects to enjoy 10,000 “walk-ins” flocking to Jesup Green and the McManus Room to browse through 100,000 books. They will spend well over $100,000 — all of which supports the library’s programming and acquisitions. Shoppers will be assisted by some 300 volunteers. The sale ends, and the next day 45 volunteers start working on the next year’s event. This year’s sale will run from July 16 to July 19 on Jesup Green, behind the Library. Sale hours will be Saturday from 9 a.m…

by Roy Fuchs

07/08/2016

Neighbors

Trumbull Rotary 4 Way Test Speech Contest Announces Winners TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Winners of the Trumbull Rotary 4 Way Test Speech Contest are as follows: First Place: Danielle Cross Second Place: Julia Esposito Third Place: Anush Sureshbabu In her winning speech, Danielle applied the 4-way test to the concept of forgiveness: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The Trumbull Rotary is a service organization. Members participate in community service to improve life in the Trumbull community and meet community needs. Rotarians participate in c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/08/2016

Neighbors

Easton Girl Scout Earns Gold Award For Adding Recycling At Sports Fields EASTON, Conn. — Claire Elaine DeCarlo of Easton has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. DeCarlo's project aimed to bring her community together and put a stop to the abundance of plastic bottles. Focusing on the issue of overflowing trash receptacles at local sports fields, DeCarlo created proper recycling containers to be placed on each field and to be collected by the Easton Emergency Medical Services, which uses the proceeds to fund medical supplies. Because of her project, the Easton Parks and Recreation Department has also imposed a fine for those w…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/07/2016

Neighbors

Newtown Photographer Brings Awareness To Shelter Animals At Art Exhibit NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown photographer Sarah Matula has made it her mission to encourage people to adopt animals from shelters when deciding on new pets. In her first-ever photography exhibit, "Shelter Pets - Changing Perceptions," Matula has created a collection of images intended to challenge some preconceptions about what defines a shelter pet. The exhibit will take place on July 9 from 3-5 p.m. at the Bethel Public Library. The free exhibit will include a meet-and-greet with some of the Danbury Animal Welfare Society's adoptable animals. Light refreshments will be served. All …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/07/2016

Lifestyle

Sherman Woman Brings Art Of Appalachia Home With Annual Craft Fair SHERMAN, Conn. -- When Sherman resident Anne Marie Kuehling-Kastilahn heard about the recent flooding in West Virginia that destroyed over 1,000 homes, her heart went out to the people of the region. She feels a special bond with these residents of Appalachia through her role as director of the annual Appalachian Craft Fair, which will be held this week in her hometown. Work made by over 40 crafters will be for sale, including quilts, split oak baskets, pottery, soaps, and knitted and crocheted socks, table runners and napkins. Items range from $1 to $75. A total of 100 percent of the pro…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/07/2016

Lifestyle

Darien High Graduate Earns Scholarship, Exhibits Artwork At Library DARIEN, Conn. -- Ella Moore, a recent Darien High School graduate and recipient of the 2016 Ginny Wright Scholarship from the Darien Arts Center, is exhibiting her artwork at the Darien Library. Her work will be on exhibit from Thursday, July 7, to Saturday, July 16. The Ginny Wright Scholarship is given annually in memory of Virginia Wright to a Darien High School senior who plans to continue his or her study of art in college. Moore will be attending the Rhode Island School of Design in the fall. Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center is a nonprofit organization that provides visual…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/07/2016

Schools

Lawmakers Congratulate Greenwich Student Heading To U.S. Air Force Academy GREENWICH, Conn. -- Students from New Fairfield and Greenwich, as well as students from other Connecticut towns and cities, have accepted offers of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. These students are as follows: George Henry Crist, Greenwich Alec Cole Opsal, New Fairfield Austin Aitro, Hamden Joseph James Duva, West Hartford Taylor Marie Howe,Torrington David Kaminski, Bristol Francesca Ivana-Rosa Kleine, Hamden John Alexander Jr. Kostal, Avon Mark Wojcik, Salem Each year, members of Congress are able to nominate candidates for appointment to the U.S. service academie…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

07/07/2016

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