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Eat pizza for a good cause at Seymour restaurant

SEYMOUR - A pizza-eating contest to raise funds for research to find a cure for pancreatic cancer will be held at noon Wednesday at Zois Pizza, 48 Main St.  

The event will also serve to raise awareness about the disease.

Read all about it in the release posted here in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Griffin Hospital in Derby recognizes volunteers, awards scholarships

Griffin Hospital Volunteer Scholarship winners are from left, Hatice Bolat, of Ansonia, David Wojtowiz Jr. and Alec Shackett of Seymour, and Emily Juliano and Brandon Olson of Shelton. / Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital honored a large gathering of volunteers who selflessly gave their time and talents to the hospital in 2014 at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at Grassy Hill Lodge.

A total of 450 Griffin Hospital volunteers logged more than 40,000 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, bakers, shuttle drivers, room service, soft touch massage therapists, writers of vital patient stories and many more roles that benefitted hospital patients, visitors and staff.

“Volunteers are truly the lifeblood of Griffin Hospital,” said Diane Betkoski, director of Planetree Services. “They give of themselves freely to help the hospital remain committed to its mission of providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care. We cannot thank them enough for their care and concern for their community.”

Students honored

Griffin Hospital also awarded its annual scholarships of $1,500 and $1,000 to high school volunteers going on to college next school year.

This year’s winners are Hatice Bolat, of Ansonia, David Wojtowiz Jr. and Alec Shackett, both of Seymour, and Emily Juliano and Brandon Olson, both of Shelton.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

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

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School Principal Linda Coppola has announced the honor roll for the fourth marking period.

Grade 4 – High Honors – Matthew Capiral, Selena Hescock

Grade 4 – Honors – Sibe Doci, Emily Foley, Jenna LaBranche, Anton Rusu, Jacob Weiler

Grade 5 – Honors – Jacob Calderon, Tennyson Delos, Theresa Joseph, Rosa Rizzitelli, Max Shuart, Brandon Sibilia, Brooke Sobolisky, Joseph Wasfi, Emilia Wypasek

Grade 6 – High Honors – Theresa Kardos, Cassidy McNeil

Grade 6 – Honors – Maria Ahmed, Dylan Bellinger, Bridget Calderon, Nico D’Ambrosio, Isabella Hescock, Aryanna Ryan, Daria Wakulczyk

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

Grade 7 – Honors – Joshua Celentano,  Kinga Cieslik, Samantha Muncy

Grade 8 – High Honors – Emily Lucke, Alexis Pudimat, Michael Rizzitelli, Alexys Ryan, Emily Tokash, Shirley Torres

Grade 8 – Honors – Genesis Brito, Cristina Carloni, Maja Cuprys, Makayla Naranjo, Igor Poliwoda, Isabella Tufaro


This is a press release from the school.

Congratulations to all the students on their academic achievements!