CWV Post in Derby to host dinner and movie

DERBY - Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 and Auxiliary will hold their monthly Pasta Dinner and a Movie at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Post, 112 Derby Ave.

Have some pasta, meatballs, salad, and dessert for only $6 and if you like, stay for the movie and popcorn.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Marines Toys for Tots Program and receive $1 off admission.

For information call the Post after 1 p.m. at 203-734-9748.


This information is taken from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

5K Walk-Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care in Derby offers fun, raises awareness

DERBY - A tractor painted pink that was on display in memory of a Shelton resident who died from cancer was a highlight of Saturday's 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital here.

Here is our great-nephew Adam posing in front of the tractor. He was one of the youngest runners who participated in the seventh annual, non-competitive event.

The tractor is dedicated to the memory of the late Catherine Sullivan DeFelice, who died three years ago from cancer. 
DeFelice had survived breast cancer for 25 years, her twin sister, Corrine Sullivan Gilbert of Ansonia said, but succumbed to another form of the disease.

The tractor is a 1946 model. That was the year that Corrine and Catherine were born. Corrine said her husband, Lyman Gilbert, former Ansonia fire chief, owns several tractors. He painted this one pink in honor of the year they were born.

Oncology social worker Donna Hayes cheers on participants.

Dr. Joyce Chung, radiation oncologist, speaks to cancer survivors and their guests at a picnic after the 5K.

Ingrid Edschteyn, DO, talked about the importance of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is a preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine physician.

The Mediums, a talented acoustic duo based in New Haven, entertained.

Kudos to all those who made the Griffin Hospital 5K and the survivors' picnic successful.

And a big thanks to those who supported me and Team McVillers! 

Cassetti meets Rubio at Prescott Bush Awards Dinner in Stamford

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, left, poses with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio at awards dinner in Stamford last week. / Submitted photo

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti attended the 37th annual Prescott Bush Awards Dinner Thursday at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford.

The annual awards dinner welcomed U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as the keynote speaker. 

Rubio addressed a crowd of approximately 750 to speak about the country and the direction it is heading.

The Presentation of Awards included the Fenton P. Futtner Award to Sharon McLaughlin, the Women’s Leadership Award to House Republican Leader the Honorable Themis Klarides, and the Prescott Bush, Sr. Award to the Honorable Mayor Mark Boughton. 

The program was also dedicated to the memory of state Rep. Larry Miller, state Sen. Tom Herlihy, State Central Committee member Matt Corcoran, and State Central Committee member Art DeSorbo.

"It was an honor and a privilege to join fellow Republicans in welcoming Senator Rubio to Connecticut. He is a wonderful representative of the Republican party and he is a genuinely good person. I think the country will embrace him and I wish him all the best," Cassetti said.

This is a press release from Cassetti's office.