Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Recuperation journey: Spreading awareness of 2 disorders
I decided to post the above chart that delineates between Muscular Dystrophy and Multiple Sclerosis because my husband Ralph suffers from a form of MD, Limb Girdle.
And there are more than 30 kinds of Limb Girdle.
Often when people meet Ralph they mistakenly think he has Multiple Sclerosis.
I hope this chart helps to raise awareness of both of these disorders.
'Turnback Tuesday' on Wednesday features car dealership
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a longtime local business in Derby: Stahls, Inc.
“Your Rambler Dealer” was once located at the corner of Olivia and Fourth Streets, 55 Fourth St. to be exact.
This family-owned company dated back to 1918 with its beginnings in car battery repair. It eventually became a Hudson dealer, then an AMC/Jeep one and later a Dodge Dealer until the early 2000s.
As a result of the city's redevelopment, the facility moved from the location pictured in downtown Derby to one along Route 34 at Chapel Street (currently occupied by On Time Screen Printing.)
A big thank you goes to Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week!
*Somehow I missed this yesterday; I'm posting a day late.
“Your Rambler Dealer” was once located at the corner of Olivia and Fourth Streets, 55 Fourth St. to be exact.
This family-owned company dated back to 1918 with its beginnings in car battery repair. It eventually became a Hudson dealer, then an AMC/Jeep one and later a Dodge Dealer until the early 2000s.
As a result of the city's redevelopment, the facility moved from the location pictured in downtown Derby to one along Route 34 at Chapel Street (currently occupied by On Time Screen Printing.)
A big thank you goes to Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week!
*Somehow I missed this yesterday; I'm posting a day late.
Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer CNA course starting in July
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will offer its Accelerated CNA program starting July 16./ Contributed photo
DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is offering an evening session of its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting July 16 to help individuals start a fulfilling career in health care.
The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p. m.
Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care.
The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.
The CNA clinical experience will be at Griffin Hospital and a long-term care facility from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for 40 hours.
After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the state exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.
Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers training, education, and certification for Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, and Patient Care Technician health care careers.
Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Dziekan announces 2 new members of Derby Hall of Fame
DERBY - Mayor Richard Dziekan has announced the members of the 12th Annual Class for the Derby Hall of Fame with their official unveiling slated for Derby Day June 23.
The Derby Hall of Fame was established in 2007 and includes Derby natives and residents who have helped to shape the course of history through their achievements at the local, state, national, or international level.
Each of these individuals selected was either born in Derby or lived here at some point in his/her life.
The Class of 2018 includes two individuals from two distinctly different periods of time in Derby history.
Quosh Freeman
Quosh Freeman
Quosh Freeman was born in Ghana in the early 1800s, but ended up as a slave in the United States.
While he was a slave, he was simply known as Quosh with no surname. However, his story took a dramatic turn when he was given his freedom by his owner, Lt. Agar Tomlinson. He was renowned for his strength and work habits which both served him well when he adopted the surname Freeman and went on to earn the respect and admiration of the community.
Eventually, Quosh Freeman was elected as one of the renowned and historic Black Governors of Connecticut.
In recent years students and faculty members from Central Connecticut State College have undertaken an archaeological dig in the Freeman Homestead located within the boundaries of Osbornedale State Park in an effort to add more information to the story of Quosh Freeman and the Black Governors of Connecticut.
Harold Yudkin
While he was a slave, he was simply known as Quosh with no surname. However, his story took a dramatic turn when he was given his freedom by his owner, Lt. Agar Tomlinson. He was renowned for his strength and work habits which both served him well when he adopted the surname Freeman and went on to earn the respect and admiration of the community.
Eventually, Quosh Freeman was elected as one of the renowned and historic Black Governors of Connecticut.
In recent years students and faculty members from Central Connecticut State College have undertaken an archaeological dig in the Freeman Homestead located within the boundaries of Osbornedale State Park in an effort to add more information to the story of Quosh Freeman and the Black Governors of Connecticut.
Harold Yudkin
Harold Yudkin arrived on the Derby scene more than a hundred years later, but made a name as a scholar, lawyer, historian, and philanthropist as well as the largest developer of homes in Derby history.
He grew up on Seymour Avenue and graduated from Derby High School in 1928 at the age of 15. He graduated from Bates College and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia. He served with the Army in England during WWII before undertaking a 60-year career as a lawyer in Derby.
He grew up on Seymour Avenue and graduated from Derby High School in 1928 at the age of 15. He graduated from Bates College and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia. He served with the Army in England during WWII before undertaking a 60-year career as a lawyer in Derby.
However, he played a much bigger role in the community than just that of a talented lawyer. Recognizing the need for more housing for returning veterans, he also formed a company that literally transformed the face of the city when the company built nearly 100 houses and a shopping center.
He also was a founder of Beth Israel Synagogue and was very active in Jewish affairs including writing for the Jewish Digest.
He also was a founder of Beth Israel Synagogue and was very active in Jewish affairs including writing for the Jewish Digest.
He was a generous supporter of many of the Valley's nonprofits and for a long time sponsored an annual oratorical contest at Derby High School.
His retirement in 1987 gave him time to explore his lifelong love of history, and he devoted himself to writing a 1,500 first-person account of the life of Benedict Arnold in the years before he betrayed his county.
The title was When I Was a Loyal American and speculated on the reasons for his eventual betrayal of his country.
The Derby Hall of Fame is located by the National Humane Alliance Fountain at the Division Street entrance to the Derby Greenway.
Each of the members is commemorated with a special brick surrounding the fountain engraved with some details of their achievements.
A more complete description of their achievements along with the listing of all 49 members can be found at http://electronicvalley.org/derby/HallofFame/index.htm.
Dziekan said,“I am honored by Quosh Freeman and Harold Yudkin for their impressive accomplishments and steadfast efforts to create a better life for future generations. Both gentlemen are rightfully recognized for being industrious and achieving extraordinary goals while giving back to the community.
Thank you to the Derby Hall of Fame for recognizing these individuals as part of the 12th Annual Class for 2018.”
This is a press release from Mayor Dziekan's office.