Derby Library continues movie matinees

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.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby posts honor roll

DERBY - The Honor Roll for the first marking period at St. Mary-St. Michael School has been announced by Principal Linda Coppola.

Grade 4 High Honors:  Selena Hescock, Jenna LaBranche, Jacob Weiler

Grade 4 Honors: Matthew Capiral, Sibe Doci, Emily Foley, Anton Rusu

Grade 5 Honors:  Jacob Calderon, Tennyson DeLos, Theresa Joseph, Jacqueline Muncy, Rosa Rizzitelli, Max Shuart, Brandon Sibilia, Brooke Sobolisky, Jsoeph Wasfi, Emilia Wypasek.

Grade 6 High Honors – Cassidy McNeil

Grade 6 Honors – Maria Ahmed, Dylan Bellinger, Theresa Kardos, Daria Wakulczyk

Grade 7 High Honors –  Elizabeth DeCrisanti, Gabriela Soriano, Sofia Soriano, Joanna Wypasek

Grade 7 Honors – Joshua Celentano, Vincent Iacuone, Samantha Muncy

Grade 8 High Honors – Genesis Brito, Emily Lucke, Alexis Pudimat, Alexys Ryan

Grade 8 Honors – Cristina Carloni, Maja Cuprys, Makayla Naranjo, Igor Poliwoda, Michael Rizzitelli, Emily Tokash, Shirley Torres, Isabella Tufaro

This is a press release from the school.

A tribute to Seymour teen Nina Poeta

ANSONIA - This sign near the corner of East Main and Central streets honors Nina Poeta, the Seymour High School cheerleader who lost her courageous battle with an inoperable brain tumor Saturday at age 17. A funeral Mass was held for her this morning at Holy Rosary Church on nearby Father Salemi Drive.   

Assumption Church in Ansonia to host Yale chorus Saturday

ANSONIA -The Yale Russian Chorus will perform sacred works at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Assumption, 61 North Cliff St.

The 16-voice a cappella ensemble specializes in "sacred and secular Slavic choral music," according to its website.

A reception will follow the service, and there will be a free will offering.

O'Brien Tech in Ansonia marks breast cancer awareness

Submitted photo

ANSONIA - Staff and students form a pink ribbon in the parking lot at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School last Friday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

The school raised $1,825 during October for The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby.  


Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Crisco marks Are You Dense? Day in Hartford

Pictured from left, state Sen. Paul Doyle, D-Wethersfield, state Rep. Susan Johnson, D-Willimantic, state Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, "Are You Dense?" founder Dr. Nancy Cappello, radiologist Dr. Nicole Berardoni Saphier./ Contributed photo

HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco Jr., D-Woodbridge, whose untiring advocacy on behalf of women’s health has made Connecticut a leader in early breast cancer detection and treatment, co-hosted his Second Annual Are You Dense? Day last week at the Legislative Office Building.

The event featured a breast cancer awareness award bestowed by U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1, and speeches by physicians, advocates, and legislators about the importance of accurate mammograms and early detection.

“It is essential that we continue to get the word out about this dense breast tissue issue. Public information on this condition is literally saving lives,” Crisco said. “Today was a great day. It was educational, enlightening, and informative.”

Are You Dense? Day is named for a condition in nearly half of all women in which ‘dense” breast tissue prevents a normal mammogram from detecting cancerous tumors; 40 percent of women have dense breast tissue, and breast density predicts the accuracy of a mammogram at any age.

As Senate Chairman of the Insurance Committee, Crisco has led the passage of several important laws regarding women’s breast health, including notification from a health care provider if a woman has dense breast tissue, and requiring insurance companies to cover an ultrasound or an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for women with dense breast tissue.

These aids to early detection and treatment are making a difference. 
According to the Centers for Disease Control, while Connecticut has one of the highest incidences of breast cancer in the nation (because it is detected), Connecticut also ranks as one of the lowest states in America where women actually die of the disease (because they receive treatment.)


This is a press release from Crisco's office.