Tuesday, May 8, 2018
'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Roosevelt Drive
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" takes a peek at Roosevelt Drive (Route 34) along the Housatonic River.
This postcard shows the junction of Roosevelt Drive and Route 188 in Seymour. Roosevelt Drive starts at Route 111 in Monroe and travels east to Derby.
At Bridge Street in Derby, the road's name changes to Main Street.
Thanks go to Derby Public Library for sharing this local history each week.
Talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby to help caregivers of special needs children
DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about resources for caregivers of children and youth with special needs at 10 a.m. May 24.
Carmina Cirioli and Nanfi Lubogo, co-executive directors of PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices CT, will present their programs and provide resources and knowledge for families and caregivers of children and youth with special care needs.
PATH/FVCT is a statewide grassroots parent organization that has been around for over 30 years. PATH/FVCT is dedicated to offering excellence in emotional and informational support to families, promote partnerships with families of diverse backgrounds and collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to improve services and policies that serve our children.
PATH/FVCT has the support of two of the largest networks of families of children with unique abilities and special health care needs.
This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.
To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399.
The hospital is at 130 Division St.
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle-related materials.
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness, and play an active role in decisions about their health.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Ansonia to host college baseball game at Nolan Field
ANSONIA - Final preparations are being made as the City of Ansonia gets ready to welcome the first ever Division I college baseball game at Nolan Field – Sacred Heart University vs. University of Albany – May 15.
Rain date is May 16.
Game time is 5 p.m. with gates opening at 3 p.m.
Admission is $5 adults; $3 students. All net proceeds from the game will benefit Ansonia Youth Sports Programs.
Stamford resident Bobby Valentine, a former Major League player, and former manager of the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox, and current Athletic Director at SHU, will be on hand for the game. He will make the ceremonial first pitch to Mayor Dave Cassetti.
In preparation for Tuesday’s regular season college game, assorted improvements were made to the baseball diamond to bring it up to Division I standards including building a new pitchers mound, adding a visitor bullpen and upgrading the home team bullpen.
Each team will arrive with rosters of 30 ballplayers representing a combined nine states of MA, RI, CT, NY, VA, NJ, TN, FL, PA and countries of Argentina and Canada.
Nolan Field’s concession stand will be open and operated by 5th Ward Alderman Chicago Rivers with net proceeds going to benefit Ansonia’s Pop Warner football program.
“I encourage city residents to come out and support this unique sporting event,” Cassetti said. “What better way to kick off the summer by watching high caliber Division I baseball in our own intimate backyard setting.”
Foul balls in the stands will be souvenirs for fans attending.
Admission is $5 adults; $3 students. All net proceeds from the game will benefit Ansonia Youth Sports Programs.
Stamford resident Bobby Valentine, a former Major League player, and former manager of the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox, and current Athletic Director at SHU, will be on hand for the game. He will make the ceremonial first pitch to Mayor Dave Cassetti.
In preparation for Tuesday’s regular season college game, assorted improvements were made to the baseball diamond to bring it up to Division I standards including building a new pitchers mound, adding a visitor bullpen and upgrading the home team bullpen.
Each team will arrive with rosters of 30 ballplayers representing a combined nine states of MA, RI, CT, NY, VA, NJ, TN, FL, PA and countries of Argentina and Canada.
Nolan Field’s concession stand will be open and operated by 5th Ward Alderman Chicago Rivers with net proceeds going to benefit Ansonia’s Pop Warner football program.
“I encourage city residents to come out and support this unique sporting event,” Cassetti said. “What better way to kick off the summer by watching high caliber Division I baseball in our own intimate backyard setting.”
Foul balls in the stands will be souvenirs for fans attending.
The SHU Pioneers, originally picked to finish third in the Northeast
Conference, currently have a 9-12 won-lost record in conference play.
The UOA Great Danes, a member of the America East Conference, are
currently 8-10 won-loss in their conference play.
This is a press release from Ansonia City Hall.
This is a press release from Ansonia City Hall.
Scouts to present 94th Gang Show at Derby United Methodist Church
Photos from last year's performance.
The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Read all the details here in a story by my friend Jean Falbo-Sosnovich, New Haven Register correspondent.
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