Friday, May 25, 2018
Ansonia, Derby GOP endorse Jaumann for 104th District
From left: Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan, Joseph Jaumann of Ansonia, Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti./ Contributed photo
ANSONIA - Republicans Wednesday unanimously endorsed local attorney and Ansonia Alderman Joseph Jaumann as their candidate for the 104th District House Seat.
“I am humbled and honored to have the support of everyone here tonight, and I look forward to spending the summer and fall talking to as many people in our district as I can about the issues facing Connecticut and the Valley area,” Jaumann said to delegates during the party convention at Copper City Bar and Grill.
“Connecticut is at a crossroads - we can’t afford another two years of failed policies that have resulted in lost businesses and jobs. I’m eager to fight for on behalf of all residents - Republicans, Democrats, and Unaffiliated - to reverse the course our state is on."
The district covers Ansonia and Derby, an area that has seen Jaumann serve in various volunteer roles over the years, from his position in local government to his volunteer work as an Ansonia Little League coach.
Jaumann said he is eager to join resurgent House Republicans in the General Assembly where, during the two legislative sessions, they maintained a laser focus on the state’s budgetary troubles while offering alternatives to radical revenue-raising concepts floated by Democrats.
“Joe Jaumann will be a true advocate for the Valley,” said Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti. “Joe is a staunch supporter of economic revitalization and someone who realizes that our residents can’t afford new taxes on their cell phones, tires or trips to local restaurants,” Cassetti said.
“We need leaders in Hartford who are willing to look beyond tax hikes as the first and last solution to our state’s problems.”
“Ansonia and Derby need elected representatives willing to fight for deep structural change,” said Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan. “Joseph Jaumann is committed to Connecticut and for the betterment of our residents.”
This is a press release from the Jaumann campaign.
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Prendergast 6th grader wins cooking contest at Griffin Hospital in Derby
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From left: Nicole Gregory, Grade 5, Bradley School in Derby, Rocco Grella, Grade 4, Maple Hill School in Naugatuck, Naomi Ortiz, Grade 6, Prendergast School in Ansonia, Brooklyn Neff, Grade 5, Perry Hill School in Shelton, and Victoria Koether, Grade 6, Seymour Middle School, competed in the 5th Annual Valley Initiative to Advance Health and Learning in Schools (VITAHLS) Healthy Cooking Competition Finals at Griffin Hospital.
DERBY - Prendergast School sixth grader Naomi Ortiz of Ansonia, was top chef at the 5th Annual Valley Initiative to Advance Health and Learning in Schools (VITAHLS) Healthy Cooking Competition.
Ortiz’s Sweet Chili Salmon with White Jasmine Rice was named best by a panel of judges that included experts in cooking and youth health at Griffin Hospital May 15.
Ortiz’s recipe beat out tasty and healthy Asian fusion-inspired entries by Rocco Grella, Grade 4, Maple Hill School, Naugatuck; Victoria Koether, Grade 6, Seymour Middle School; Brooklyn Neff, Grade 5, Perry Hill School, Shelton; and Nicole Gregory, Grade 5, Bradley School, Derby.
“We look forward to this contest every year because it provides a fun and exciting way for local students to showcase their talents for cooking, and it encourages healthy eating and cooking at home and in the local community,” said Kim Doughty, MPH, PhD, VITAHLS Coordinator at the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (PRC).
The five contestants advanced to the finals by winning local competitions in their school district.
All finalists received a personalized apron, gardening tools and seeds from Massaro Community Farm, a gift card to Sports Center of Connecticut, and a cookbook.
Ortiz received all of this plus a Big Y gift card, passes to Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park in Trumbull, a one-month membership to the Valley YMCA, and a gift certificate to Wild Kanji hibachi restaurant in Shelton.
VITAHLS is a childhood obesity prevention initiative collaboration between Griffin Hospital, Yale Griffin PRC, and the Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, Shelton, and Naugatuck school districts.
Since 2011, VITAHLS has integrated a variety of nutrition and physical activity programs into the existing school structure to help reduce childhood obesity.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Congratulations to all the young chefs who competed!
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