Monday, October 13, 2014

Derby's Troop 3 to honor alum at anniversary dinner in Seymour

1948 Troop 3 Eagle Scouts Sherwood Lewis, back row far right, his parents in front, and the late Constantine “Christy” Testone, back row third from left, with his parents and Scouting officials, including the late Edmund D. Strang, back row far left.

DERBY – Dr. Sherwood Lewis recalls his most wonderful times as a youth were spent camping with Boy Scout Troop 3 Derby at Camp Irving on the Housatonic River and at Camp Workcoeman, in New Hartford, where he eventually served on summer camp staff.
Lewis
Although more than 60 years have passed, these memories of camping and the dedicated Scouting leaders like Rodman Kneen and the late Ed Strang and Walter Petz have been the driving force to continue his involvement and support of Boy Scout Troop 3.

In turn Troop 3 is honoring Lewis at its 100th anniversary celebration Oct. 26, with the “3 for Life” Award, a special honor reserved for alumni who excel in their field and have had a lifelong commitment to Scouting.

Rodman Kneen, Sr. of Shelton, his 91-year-old former leader who is still active with the Troop, will present the award.


After becoming Troop 3’s 27th Eagle Scout in 1948, and graduating from Derby public schools, Lewis received a B.A. degree with honors and an M.S. degree in microbiology from the University of Connecticut.

He subsequently earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Brandeis University. During 1963–1964 he was a senior scientist in the Space and Life Systems Division of United Technologies Corp.

This was followed by a 30-year career as Director of Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford.

Upon retiring from St. Francis he embarked upon a different career, becoming Director of Toxicology at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of Connecticut in Farmington.

Although now officially retired, he has continuously held academic appointments at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He was a Visiting Professor at Trinity College, Hartford, and at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa (in part this opportunity to teach in Sierra Leone came about because he had been awarded the 1990 International Travel Award by the Association for Clinical Chemistry).

Lewis continually shares his knowledge and interests with others outside of his own laboratories and institutions. He has served on various panels and committees, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the Connecticut State Department of Health Services and Department of Higher Education.

He uses these opportunities to promote the best of clinical chemistry for the betterment of people’s lives.
Lewis and his wife, Gwendolyn, reside in Bloomfield.

“We are indeed thrilled to be able to honor Sherwood with the 3 for Life Award,” said John Anglace, a Troop 3 Committeeman and the 100th anniversary dinner chairman.

“As a contemporary of Sherwood’s, I cannot think of a more deserving recipient for all he has done in participating in Troop 3 functions and helping send deserving Scouts to the Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation each Summer,” Anglace said.

Reservations for the Oct. 26 dinner at the Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour may be made by calling Raymond Oppel, 203-929-6616 (daytime) or 203-929-7210 (evenings), or by e-mail at ray.oppel.cpa@sbcglobal.net.


This is a press release from Scoutmaster Randy Ritter.


Update: Read more about the event in Jean Falbo-Sosnovich's story here.  

Ansonia High PTSO to host craft fair

ANSONIA - The Ansonia High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization will hold a craft and vendor fair at the school, 20 Pulaski Highway, to raise funds for the 2015 Post Prom and other PTSO events. 

The fair will be held from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 12 (parent conference night) and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15.

Click here for a vendor signup sheet.

Information taken from Ansonia Public Schools' website.

Derby Library offers films on Wednesdays

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series 
for ages 18 and over.  


Newly released DVDs will be shown at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Light snacks will be provided.

Registration is requested. 

For a list of featured films, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482.   


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Congrats to all the winners at harvest fest in Ansonia

Scarecrows come in all shapes and sizes
Second-place winner of the scarecrow contest was Seccombe's Men's Shop. 
The scarecrow, "Clark Kent," is pictured here with his friends, Ansonia residents David Perez, left, and Joe Calderon. The two work at Seccombe's, 171 Main St.


ANSONIA - The Cultural Commission's 11th annual Harvest Festival Saturday may have been held under cloudy skies, but gloomy weather didn't dampen scarecrow spirits.

Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo judged the contest entries created by Main Street merchants. 

My Sister's Place thrift store won first place with the multi-scarecrow creation below:


Ansonia resident Christine Boulay, left, and her daughter, Elsa Boulay created 'The Village People.' 
River Valley Baptist Church gained third-place honors with its pajama-clad Teddy bear scarecrow. The entry was called "Bedtime is Bible time."



Kids of all ages enjoyed The Roaming Railroad rides up and down Main Street.
One of the younger dancers enjoying herself.

Full of energy!

The Cultural Commission raffled off gift baskets donated by city departments.

The stage set up in front of City Hall. It was one of two stages on Main Street.