Monday, October 23, 2017
Recuperation journey: Bits of color found in Ansonia
Derby mayoral candidates to debate Tuesday at high school
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| Republican Richard Dziekan is challenging two-term Democrat Mayor Anita Dugatto for the Derby mayoral seat for the second time. He was defeated in his attempt in 2015. The debate will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Derby High School auditorium, 75 Chatfield St. The debate is being sponsored by Derby Public Schools and ValleyIndy.org. *Information shared from Facebook. |
Derby Neck Library to host Dinner and a Movie
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., hosts Dinner and a Movie, for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2.
This month’s feature film is “Baby Driver,” starring Kevin Spacey. It will be shown in blu-ray on a large screen.
Free movie refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner at intermission.
For details call 203-734-1492.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
Downtown shops to host Seymour Pink Night Friday
"Start your Christmas shopping while helping the community fight against breast cancer! A portion of sales made from 5-8 p.m. will be donated to Seymour Pink!"
Participating shops:
Tickled Pink
Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts
Tea With Tracy
(more to be announced)
Seymour Pink, a nonprofit organization, is a community's fight against breast cancer.
Valley Health District promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Naugatuck Valley Health District announces the kickoff of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
2017, Oct. 22–28.
NVHD will host and participate in outreach and education activities designed to raise local awareness about the danger of lead exposure and poisoning, and educate parents on how to reduce exposure to lead in their environment, prevent its serious health effects, and learn about the importance of testing children for lead.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2017 is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The goal is to encourage organized, local community events, and to empower families and other stakeholders to take action.
NVHD is committed to protecting children from lead poisoning and making homes in the Naugatuck Valley safe and healthy. NauVEL (Naugatuck Valley Emends Lead) is a $2.9 million lead hazard control grant awarded by HUD to NVHD.
NauVEL can provide grants to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton.
Activities and events planned for the weeklong observance include:
Hosting a Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Partners Meeting and participating in the 2017 Halloween Hoopla event at Warsaw Park in Ansonia.
Although lead in gasoline and paint has been banned in the United States since the 1970s, lead exposure and poisoning are still a problem, especially for children.
Lead is mostly found in lead-based paint, which was used in homes before 1978; however, it can also be found in the water that travels through lead pipes or in the soil around a house.
Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing in the lead dust created by old cracked and chipped paint.
Children are at risk
Children are particularly at risk, often becoming poisoned by putting their hands or other lead-contaminated objects in their mouths, eating chips from flaking lead paint, or playing in lead-contaminated soil.
According to the CDC, there is no known safe level of lead exposure, and even low levels can damage the brain and kidneys, as well as the reproductive, cardiovascular, circulatory, and immune systems.
Lead is especially dangerous for children’s developing brains, causing reduced cognitive ability and attention span, impaired aptitude for learning, and an increased risk for behavioral problems.
Director of Health for NVHD, Dr. Jeffrey Dussetschleger notes there are things parents can do to protect their children.
One is for parents to have their young children screened by their pediatrician for elevated blood levels.
The other is to remove lead hazards in the home. Dussetschleger is proud that NVHD can provide the opportunity for lead safe homes in the Valley through the NauVEL grant.
NVHD can help! Our NauVEL program has grants available now to remove lead paint hazards.
For more information call 203-881-3255 or visit www.nvhd.org/nauvel.
This is a press release from Naugatuck Valley Health District.
NVHD will host and participate in outreach and education activities designed to raise local awareness about the danger of lead exposure and poisoning, and educate parents on how to reduce exposure to lead in their environment, prevent its serious health effects, and learn about the importance of testing children for lead.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2017 is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The goal is to encourage organized, local community events, and to empower families and other stakeholders to take action.
NVHD is committed to protecting children from lead poisoning and making homes in the Naugatuck Valley safe and healthy. NauVEL (Naugatuck Valley Emends Lead) is a $2.9 million lead hazard control grant awarded by HUD to NVHD.
NauVEL can provide grants to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton.
Activities and events planned for the weeklong observance include:
Hosting a Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Partners Meeting and participating in the 2017 Halloween Hoopla event at Warsaw Park in Ansonia.
Although lead in gasoline and paint has been banned in the United States since the 1970s, lead exposure and poisoning are still a problem, especially for children.
Lead is mostly found in lead-based paint, which was used in homes before 1978; however, it can also be found in the water that travels through lead pipes or in the soil around a house.
Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing in the lead dust created by old cracked and chipped paint.
Children are at risk
Children are particularly at risk, often becoming poisoned by putting their hands or other lead-contaminated objects in their mouths, eating chips from flaking lead paint, or playing in lead-contaminated soil.
According to the CDC, there is no known safe level of lead exposure, and even low levels can damage the brain and kidneys, as well as the reproductive, cardiovascular, circulatory, and immune systems.
Lead is especially dangerous for children’s developing brains, causing reduced cognitive ability and attention span, impaired aptitude for learning, and an increased risk for behavioral problems.
Director of Health for NVHD, Dr. Jeffrey Dussetschleger notes there are things parents can do to protect their children.
One is for parents to have their young children screened by their pediatrician for elevated blood levels.
The other is to remove lead hazards in the home. Dussetschleger is proud that NVHD can provide the opportunity for lead safe homes in the Valley through the NauVEL grant.
NVHD can help! Our NauVEL program has grants available now to remove lead paint hazards.
For more information call 203-881-3255 or visit www.nvhd.org/nauvel.
This is a press release from Naugatuck Valley Health District.
Recuperation journey: Silly cat stuff
"I think I'll sleep on the hard tile next to the cold door."
How can this be comfortable?
When life gives you lemons, look at your silly cat.
If you have one, that is!
Having one hanging around the house is quite therapeutic. They know how to relax.
😺
How can this be comfortable?
If you have one, that is!
Having one hanging around the house is quite therapeutic. They know how to relax.
😺
Holiday story topic of discussion at Derby Public Library
DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host a Special Holiday Lunchtime Book Discussion at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 29.
The selected title is Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand.
The Quinn family is once again gathering on Nantucket Island for the holidays. This year promises to be a celebration unlike any other as they prepare to host a wedding. wedding.
The Quinn family is once again gathering on Nantucket Island for the holidays. This year promises to be a celebration unlike any other as they prepare to host a wedding. wedding.
But as the special day approaches, a historic once-in-a-century blizzard bears down on the Island, threatening to keep the family away from the place and the people they love most.
This story of a family working through the
tragedies of loss, love, divorce, and addiction sends the heartwarming message that you can
always go home again.
Multiple copies are available at the circulation desk.
Dessert and beverages will be provided. Registration is requested.
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or
visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.