'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby souvenir toothpick holders

Turnback Tuesday looks at interesting items at the [Derby Public] Library.

These two souvenir toothpick holders were made in Germany in the late 19th / early 20th century. One is of the Soldier Monument on the Derby Green and the other is of the Naugatuck River / Bridge. Both are cobalt blue with gold gilt accents. Souvenirs like this were produced and sold in towns and cities all across this country.

Wonder if they were purchased at the Woolworth’s store on Main Street in Derby?

Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Recuperation journey: Backyard view

Sun going down at 4:30 p.m.

Soffermans ready 34th annual Turkey Drive to benefit Spooner House in Shelton

SHELTON - Help Dr. Bruce Sofferman and Smile Dental Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18 to ensure local families in need enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving feast!

Stop by Smile Dental Center, 1000 Bridgeport Ave., with frozen turkeys and other non-perishable food donations to benefit Spooner House in Shelton and its Valley Food Bank.

We'll also be going LIVE on Facebook with Chaz from 99.1 WPLR at 11 a.m.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/353lfty

Post 50 to host ceremony at Veterans Park in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The City of Ansonia will host an abridged version of it Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday. 

Members of the American Legion Post 50 will give an address from the National Commander. It will be a simple marking of the day that commemorates our veterans in our hometown, as well as throughout the nation. 

All are welcome to attend this outside event at Veterans Park, adjacent to City Hall, 253 Main St. Please practice social distancing if attending.

For further information contact Post 20 Adjutant, Pat Henri, 203-954-7661.

This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Squirrelly

Keeping a low profile.

 

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club to deliver sand, salt mixture to seniors, disabled

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club will deliver five- gallon buckets of sand and salt mixture to seniors, 65 and over, and disabled individuals who are Derby and Shelton residents Dec. 5-8. The mixture is for spreading on icy walkways and driveways during the winter. 

If you are interested in receiving a bucket, please sign up at the Derby or Shelton Senior Centers or contact Kim Ryan at Curtiss Ryan Honda, 203-929-1484 ×227 or kim@curtissryan.com. Residents of housing developments that already provide sand are not eligible.

Deadline for signup is Nov. 27.

The Rotary motto is Service Above Self. Locally the club members are involved in projects such as providing a dictionary to every third grader in Derby and Shelton.

Website: www.Derby-SheltonRotary.org
email: derbysheltonrotary@yahoo.com

Recuperation journey: Sun v. fog

Photo experiment at 7:10 a.m. 

Have a great Tuesday!