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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
Scott DeStefano, 51, Bridgeport Native Scott DeStefano, 51, Bridgeport Native
Scott DeStefano, 51, Bridgeport Native BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Scott Paul DeStefano, 51, died Thursday, Sept. 3, at his home. DeStefano was born in Bridgeport on May 19, 1964, and is the son of Ralph G. and Maureen (Redmond) DeStefano of Naugatuck.  A resident of Branford for the past 12 years, he enjoyed fishing, music, and was an accomplished guitarist.  Besides his parents, DeStefano is survived by his son, Scott Alexander Wheeler of Stratford; his brother Ralph J. DeStefano of Thomaston; and his sisters, Darlene Dorosh of Plymouth and Audrey Rivera of Auburn, N.H.  He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Kaeli and Ryan …

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Obituaries
Elena Garcia Hanway, Mamaroneck Elena Garcia Hanway, Mamaroneck
Elena Garcia Hanway, Mamaroneck Mamaroneck, N.Y. -- Elena Garcia Hanway, a resident of Larchmont for 51 years, died Sept. 4. She was married to John Hanway II, formerly of Pelham Manor, for 65 years.  They were married in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico in May 1950 and again in Pelham, N.Y. in July 1950.  Hanway was born in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in Laredo, Texas. After attending Texas A & I University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of New Rochelle. She received her Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from Iona College in New Rochelle. Hanway is predeceased by her son David and her sister…

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Obituaries
Burney Samuel Jr., 69, Bridgeport Resident Burney Samuel Jr., 69, Bridgeport Resident
Burney Samuel Jr., 69, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Burney Samuel Jr. of Bridgeport died on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Bridgeport Hospital. He was 69.A wake and viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Baker-Isaac Funeral Home, 985 Stratford Ave. The Celebration of Life and Burial will be on Saturday, Sept. 12 in South Carolina. 

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News
Mahopac Liqueur Maker Celebrates First Anniversary Mahopac Liqueur Maker Celebrates First Anniversary
Mahopac Liqueur Maker Celebrates First Anniversary PUTNAM, N.Y. -- KAS Spirits of Mahopac, producer of KAS Krupnikas, celebrated its one-year anniversary at Prohibition, a hot spot on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The celebration took place Aug. 26 and featured a special KAS cocktail menu with choices ranging from a Honey Whiskey Smash to Honey Trap, which later won a KAS Award for Best KAS cocktail.  KAS Spirits produces small batches of spiced honey liqueur in Mahopac from a generations-old family recipe for krupnikas, a traditional Lithuanian spirit.  “This party was really meant as a thank-you to the people who have supported us in the f…

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News
Yorktown Lions Donate $500 To Nepal Relief Fund Yorktown Lions Donate $500 To Nepal Relief Fund
Yorktown Lions Donate $500 To Nepal Relief Fund YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- This summer, the Yorktown Lions have donated $500 to the Lions Clubs International Foundation for Nepal Disaster Relief in honor of Gyaljen Nuru Sherpa, a local restauranteur.Sherpa started an initiative to help his family's village in Nepal after the earthquakes this spring.  Sherpa is the owner of Jewel of the Himalaya located in the Triangle shopping center in Yorktown Heights. He still has family living in the village of Khumbu.  He also lost a cousin in the earthquakes.  Sherpa is planning to take off some time this fall and will be returning to Nepal to help with th…

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Police & Fire
Officer Makes Move From Redding To Weston Police Department Officer Makes Move From Redding To Weston Police Department
Officer Makes Move From Redding To Weston Police Department WESTON, Conn. -- Officer Jason Heibeck recently moved from the Redding Police Department to the Weston Police Department. Heibeck served just under 10 years in Redding. He was sworn in Aug. 28 at Weston Town Hall. His first day of work in Weston was Aug. 30.

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Events
Peekskill's Field Library Offers College Test Prep Course Peekskill's Field Library Offers College Test Prep Course
Peekskill's Field Library Offers College Test Prep Course PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- There will be a free SAT/PSAT/ACT math review crash course at the Field Library in Peekskill on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Students can learn essential math needed to succeed at the SAT, PSAT and ACT by a state-certified math teacher.  The class guides students through the most commonly tested math topics and calculator how-tos, and gives tips and tricks for test day.  It aims to teach students how to save time and overcome fear in a friendly and supportive setting.  Spots are limited. For more details or to reserve a spot, contact the library at 914-737-001…

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News
Putnam Valley Library Makes Plans For Future Putnam Valley Library Makes Plans For Future
Putnam Valley Library Makes Plans For Future PUTNAM, N.Y. -- The Board of Trustees of the Putnam Valley Library announced its plans to prepare for the next phase of creating a sustainable budget. The library has been hampered by a number of financial woes, including the need to replace both bridges that provide access to the building, as well as financing insufficient to meet its needs.  A recent petitioning drive to put the budget in the hands of the voters was suspended after the board lost confidence in the formula it had been given in order to determine the taxpayers’ portion of the budget. The drive to create a “414” library – th…

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Events
Registration Opens For Run The Farm Race At Muscoot Registration Opens For Run The Farm Race At Muscoot
Registration Opens For Run The Farm Race At Muscoot SOMERS, N.Y. -- Muscoot Farm will host the sixth annual Run the Farm and Kids Run the Farm trail races on Sunday, Oct. 25. Online registration is currently open. Registration will close in mid-October or earlier if the event fills up.  Organizers expect over 800 total registrants for the three races based on past years.  Run the Farm is made up of three races geared toward two yonger age groups and one longer race for older runners:  6 years and under (0.6 miles). 7-12 years (1.1 miles).  5-mile race (this is a much harder and longer run geared for the 13-and-older crowd, but kids 12 and …

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Danbury Music Centre Holds Auditions For 'Nutcracker' Ballet Danbury Music Centre Holds Auditions For 'Nutcracker' Ballet
Danbury Music Centre Holds Auditions For 'Nutcracker' Ballet DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Music Centre will be holding auditions for its 48th annual production of the "Nutcracker" Ballet.Auditions will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19 at Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road. Fill out the audition form and conflict form online at the music center's website. It's not necessary to bring these forms to the audition.  For more information, as well as audition times and forms, visit www.danburymusiccentre.org.  

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