Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Valley Transit District holds grand opening of renovated HQ in Derby
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Valley Transit District held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for its newly renovated facility, 41 Main St., Derby.
Pictured from left: state Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, Mark Pandolfi, Executive Director, Valley Transit District, and Bill Purcell, President, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce at the headquarters.
Shelton summer concerts to kick off Wednesday on Huntington Green
SHELTON -The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department's 2018 Under the Stars Summer Concert Series will kick off Wednesday on the Huntington Green.
A variety of music genres will be offered Wednesdays through Aug. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Concerts are free.
The lineup is:
A variety of music genres will be offered Wednesdays through Aug. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Concerts are free.
The lineup is:
June 20 - Old School - Oldies Rock
June 27 -The Navels - Rock
July 3 - Parrotbeach - Jimmy Buffet (Downtown)
July 11 - Alpaca Gnomes- Rock/Folk
July 18 - The Bernadettes - Motown & R&B
July 25 - Mia & the Riff - Soul & R&B / 6:00 Lynn Lewis & Friends Children's show
Aug. 1 - Highland Rovers - Irish Kick
Aug. 8 - Gunsmoke - Classic Country
Aug. 15 - Terrapin - Grateful Dead
Aug. 22 - Midnight Rodeo - New Country
Aug. 29 - The Little Big Band - Big Band Swing
Call 203-331-4120 in case of inclement weather. Rain date is the next evening.
Seymour Evangelical Baptist Church to hold Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will run from 6-8:15 p.m. June 25-29.
It is for children ages 4-finishing sixth grade.
It is for children ages 4-finishing sixth grade.
The week will include songs, games, stories, crafts, and snacks.
Seymour Evangelical Baptist Church is at 104 Mountain Road.
Boys & Girls Club recognizes Valley residents at awards dinner in Monroe
MONROE - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley presented two Raymond P. Lavietes Service to Youth Awards at its annual Service to Youth Awards dinner June 12.
The event was held at the Stone Barn Restaurant at Whitney Farms Golf Course.
The Raymond P. Lavietes Service to Youth Award is the highest honor the Boys & Girls Club can bestow on an individual.
It is presented to those worthy of recognition due to their involvement in serving the youth of our community.
Nominees exhibit outstanding leadership and untiring dedication to youth activities, a distinguished record in volunteer service with an emphasis on youth and may be former Club members who have made notable accomplishments which would serve as a model to the youth of today.
Martin Coughlin
Marty has been a member of the Board of Directors for nearly 20 years and has served as Secretary for almost that long, relinquishing the post just this year. Throughout his tenure Marty has freely shared his expertise, usually delivered with his signature touch of humor.
Marty has served not only as the long-standing secretary, but also on Building Committees for both the Raymond P. Lavietes and Joel E. Smilow Units and as chair for the Building Maintenance Committee.
Marty has served not only as the long-standing secretary, but also on Building Committees for both the Raymond P. Lavietes and Joel E. Smilow Units and as chair for the Building Maintenance Committee.
Marty majored in English at the College of the Holy Cross and received his Masters in English from New York University.
During his career at Market Data Retrieval/Dun & Bradstreet, he was their Director of Educational Database Compilation, as well as Corporate Secretary at Market Data Retrieval and Vice President at Dun & Bradstreet.
At Database America, Inc., he served as Director of Compilation, Business to Business Database.
During his career at Market Data Retrieval/Dun & Bradstreet, he was their Director of Educational Database Compilation, as well as Corporate Secretary at Market Data Retrieval and Vice President at Dun & Bradstreet.
At Database America, Inc., he served as Director of Compilation, Business to Business Database.
In the public service arena, Marty has served as Chairman of the Shelton Conservation Commission and for 10 years on the Board of Aldermen, six as President and two as Vice President. He is a member of the Board of A&T and the Emergency Medical Service Commission, as well as a member of the Building Committees for the Shelton Community Center (Chairman), Shelton Senior Center, Shelton High School Renovation Committee, and the Plumb Memorial Library Renovation and Parking Lot Construction Committees.
Marty has served as a mentor in the Shelton School System, as a Director with the St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Shelton Economic Development Corporation, and as President of the Long Hill Burying Ground and Shelton Historical Society.
His daughters Wendy and Deborah have given Marty and his wife, Margaret, five grandchildren, ranging in age from sixth grade to college.
His daughters Wendy and Deborah have given Marty and his wife, Margaret, five grandchildren, ranging in age from sixth grade to college.
Jack Walsh
Jack has always been interlaced with the Valley community. A lifelong Derby resident, he attended the Recreation Camp (where he learned to swim) and graduated from St. Mary’s School.
Jack retired from his 27-year tenure at the Valley United Way in 2016. He had been their President and Chief Financial Officer and grew the organization as a community resource by adding the Youth Leadership Program, the Volunteer Action Center, and the partner Agency Council, which expanded to become the Valley Council for Health & Human Services. Jack was also one of the leaders in the Valley’s successful effort in the All American City competition in 2000.
Prior to taking the reins of the Valley United Way, Jack was Director of the Recreation Camp in Derby for 14 years.
Jack began his career as a teacher, and he taught in Shelton and Derby and was the head basketball coach at Shelton High.
Jack was Chair of Derby’s Park & Recreation Commission for 15 years and currently chairs Derby’s Greenway Committee and co-chairs the Naugatuck River Greenway Committee.
He was responsible for convincing the city to restore the National Humane Alliance Foundation and for starting the city’s Hall of Fame.
He was responsible for convincing the city to restore the National Humane Alliance Foundation and for starting the city’s Hall of Fame.
Jack was a member and President of the Board of Directors at Derby Neck Library, member and past president of the Derby-Shelton Rotary and Ancient Order of Hibernians, chair of the Electronic Valley project, webmaster of the City of Derby site.
He has served on the Boards for the Hallock’s Landing Senior Housing Project and Derby Historical Society, served two terms as President of the Historical Society, served on the Valley Advisory Committee for the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, is a corporator for Griffin Hospital and a member and past co-chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Yale/Griffin Prevention Resource Center.
He has served on the Boards for the Hallock’s Landing Senior Housing Project and Derby Historical Society, served two terms as President of the Historical Society, served on the Valley Advisory Committee for the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, is a corporator for Griffin Hospital and a member and past co-chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Yale/Griffin Prevention Resource Center.
Jack is one of the founders of the annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K and created and maintained the race’s website for 15 years.
Jack was inducted into the Alumni Association Hall of Fame in 2008.
His other community honors include the 2017 Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award, presented by the Valley United Way, as well as the Platinum and Gold Seal Awards from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
He has received the Lewis Savitsky Staff Excellence Award, the Valley Council of Governments’ Hazel Knapp Award for regional leadership, the Derby Historical Society’s Dr. John I. Howe Award, the Parent Child Resource Center’s Outstanding Service to Children and Families Award, the Valley YMCA’s Strong Community Builder Award.
The Women and Heart Disease Committee at Griffin Hospital presented him with its “Caring Heart” Award in 2011.
In 2012 he received the Spirit of St. Mary-St. Michael School award.
His other community honors include the 2017 Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award, presented by the Valley United Way, as well as the Platinum and Gold Seal Awards from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
He has received the Lewis Savitsky Staff Excellence Award, the Valley Council of Governments’ Hazel Knapp Award for regional leadership, the Derby Historical Society’s Dr. John I. Howe Award, the Parent Child Resource Center’s Outstanding Service to Children and Families Award, the Valley YMCA’s Strong Community Builder Award.
The Women and Heart Disease Committee at Griffin Hospital presented him with its “Caring Heart” Award in 2011.
In 2012 he received the Spirit of St. Mary-St. Michael School award.
Champion of Youth Awards
Three Champion of Youth awards also were presented.
This is the highest honor the Club can bestow on a company/organization.
It is presented to those worthy of recognition due to their involvement in serving the youth of the community.
Nominees exhibit outstanding leadership and untiring dedication to youth activities, a distinguished record in volunteer service with an emphasis on youth, and exceptional support of the Boys & Girls Club.
Award recipients are: Charter Arms, Friends of Jimmy Miller, Inc., and Serra & DelVecchio Insurance.
This is the highest honor the Club can bestow on a company/organization.
It is presented to those worthy of recognition due to their involvement in serving the youth of the community.
Nominees exhibit outstanding leadership and untiring dedication to youth activities, a distinguished record in volunteer service with an emphasis on youth, and exceptional support of the Boys & Girls Club.
In addition, four From the Heart Awards were presented.
This award recognizes individuals and organizations who go above and beyond in supporting our organization, contributing their time, talent, and/or treasure in ways that directly impact our members.
Their special acts of caring are often the touch that makes their chosen program, event, or unit a success.
The award recipients are: Marissa DeRosa, Mark Dymerski, Exchange Club of Shelton, and Fred Ortoli.
Their special acts of caring are often the touch that makes their chosen program, event, or unit a success.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley visit www.BGC-LNV.org.
This is a press release from the Club.
This is a press release from the Club.
Seymour Public Library book club to meet Wednesday
SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library Evening Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan.
The book is available at the Circulation Desk at the Library, 46 Church St.
For more information call 203-888-3903.
- *This is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.
Ansonia asks residents to keep sidewalks clean
Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:
"Good morning Ansonia. We are posting a friendly reminder to keep our beautification of the City going and to help by keeping your sidewalks clean. Thank you."
"Good morning Ansonia. We are posting a friendly reminder to keep our beautification of the City going and to help by keeping your sidewalks clean. Thank you."
Griffin Health in Derby to offer medical assistant training
Griffin Health has partnered with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement to offer medical assistant training in September./ Contributed photo
DERBY - Griffin Health is proud to announce it has joined with one of the nation’s most innovative training program for medical assistants, the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, to offer affordable, cutting-edge training to those seeking a career in health care.
Applications are being accepted now for the class that will begin in September.
“Griffin is committed to improving the health of our community and providing a wide range of educational opportunities”, said Adam M. Dworkin, JD, MBA, Vice President of Operations for Executive for Griffin Faculty Physicians. “This program offers a rewarding career for graduates and a great starting point for those who want to pursue a clinical career in healthcare. We hope that many of our students will ultimately decide to work at Griffin following graduation.”
Central to the program is hands-on clinical experience at partner medical offices such as Griffin Faculty Physicians, combined with the latest online educational instruction, during a seven-month program. Each student works closely with a senior Medical Assistant preceptor to develop the skills and experience needed to work in a high functioning, patient-centered medical team.
NIMAA tuition, at $6,000 for 2018, offers an alternative to more expensive programs. With a 96 percent graduation rate and many students offered employment in the clinics where they undertook their clinical practice, this is an exciting opportunity to enter the growing field of health care.
“We are delighted that Griffin Health is partnering with us to provide this opportunity in Connecticut,” said Naveen Kanithi, Chief Executive Officer of NIMAA.
“Students being able to practice their skills in first-rate clinics at the same time that we teach them online is an essential part of the unique NIMAA experience.”
For more information and to apply online, visit nimaa.org.
About Griffin Faculty Physicians
Griffin Faculty Physicians is a non-profit, multi-specialty group affiliated with the award-winning, patient-centered Griffin Hospital. Specialties include primary care, gastroenterology, cardiology, geriatrics, general and bariatric surgery, breast surgery, urology, and cardio-thoracic surgery.
Offices are located throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding towns.
About the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement
NIMAA is a learning institute focused on a new and innovative approach to medical assistant training created in partnership between Community Health Center, Inc. of Connecticut, and Salud Family Health Centers of Colorado.
The NIMAA program combines the latest online teaching tools with experiential learning in high-performing clinics to train medical assistants to be effective members of the primary care team in community health centers and other health care organizations.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Author to speak at Derby Public Library about history of CT rock 'n roll
DERBY - Long neglected in the annals of American music, the Nutmeg State’s influence on the history of rock ’n’ roll deserves recognition.
Author Tony Renzoni leads a trip through "Connecticut Rock 'n' Roll: A History" over the years at 6:30 p.m. July 9.
Copies of "Connecticut Rock ’N’ Roll: A History" will be available for purchase/signing for $23.39 at the event.
Space is limited; registration is required by calling 203-736-1482.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
*Shared from the Library website.
Remember your mail carrier in the hot, humid weather
Sharing a post from the Naugatuck Post Office:
"There is NO AIR CONDITIONING inside a mail man’s truck and on most days it’s 15 degrees HOTTER in the mail truck than it is outside! Heat stroke is a real serious medical condition! A frozen water bottle left inside your mail box will mean more to them than you will know!!"
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Recuperation journey: Sunset colors after the rain
Sharing another Looking at the Sky photo, just for fun.
Enjoy your Tuesday!