My view as I looked toward the Northeast at sunrise this morning.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
My view as I looked toward the Northeast at sunrise this morning.
Shelton Public Schools offers free meals to students 18 and under
This is shared from the Shelton Public Schools' Facebook page.
COVID concerns close Derby Public Library
Sharing from a post Tuesday on the Derby Public Library Facebook page:
"We continue to provide Vestibule Pickup services of holds during business hours. Book drops remain open. We do not have an estimated time for reopening. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
"To schedule a vestibule appointment or if you have any questions, please call 203-736-1482 or email dplreference@biblio.org.
Rochelle shares info on Little Free Pantries in Ansonia, Seymour, area food banks
The Little Free Pantry on Church in Ansonia and on Skokorat in Seymour are available 24/7 for those who need it.
These are mini community pantries that provide assistance to our neighbors who may be experiencing a financial setback, have a reduced grocery budget, are unable to afford food, or just can not make it to the store.
The Little Free Pantry is there for whoever needs it and items in the pantry are donated entirely by the community.
Click the below links to learn more about the Little Free Pantry:
Rochelle's press release also listed food pantries in the Valley:
| The Valley United Way can also connect you to food resources. Pantries in our area include: Christ Episcopal Church Kathleen Samela Memorial Food Bank - Ansonia Salvation Army Greater Valley - Ansonia St. Vincent De Paul - Derby Seymour Oxford Food Bank - Seymour Spooner House - Shelton You can find additional pantries using the 211/United Way Locator Tool, here, or by calling 2-1-1. TEAM, Inc. in Derby can also help you if you're in need of food, as well as other basic needs including child care, utility assistance, housing assistance, and more. For more information, visit teaminc.org, email info2@teaminc.org, or call 203-736-5420. |
Democrat state Rep. Kara Rochelle represents the 104th District, which includes Ansonia and Derby.
Oxford woman to receive Derby Historical Society's prestigious John I. Howe Award
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| Patricia C. Tarasovic |
ANSONIA - Oxford resident Patricia C. Tarasovic is this year's recipient of the Derby Historical Society's prestigious Dr. John Ireland Howe Award.
The recognition is awarded to a businessman or woman, individual, group, firm, corporation, or industry whose presence has consistently benefited one or more Valley communities in the spirit of its namesake.
This benefit is either through activism, perseverance, and/or philanthropy to the extent that the Derby Historical Society recognizes they will be remembered in an historical context by future generations.
Tarasovic has been a resident of Oxford since 1979. She has served as Director of the Volunteer Action Center and Vice President of Community Engagement at Valley United Way from 1991 to 2020.
In addition, Tarasovic has been an active volunteer in Oxford and the Valley. She and her husband Nicholas have three children and six grandchildren.
Tarasovic worked for close to 30 years for Valley nonprofits.
During her time at Valley United Way, she founded the Corporate Volunteer Council and High School Volunteer Council, which has provided nonprofits and individuals with hundreds of projects, and thousands of hours of service.
Such initiatives helped tackle food insecurity in the Valley and assisted vulnerable families in need through programs like the Back to School for Kids Program and Holiday Giving.
Tarasovic founded Harvest House with the CVC. Harvest House is a community-wide initiative to build a house of food. It has provided hundreds of thousands of pounds of nonperishables to local pantries since 2005.
In 2014, she helped to develop a Food Task Force in the Valley with the Council for Health and Human Services. She chaired the task force from 2016-2018.
Tarasovic has received several regional, state, and congressional awards from agencies such as the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Education Association, Connecticut Junior Women, Derby-Shelton Rotary Club, TEAM, Inc., YMCA, Birmingham Group Health Services, and Women Making a Difference in the Valley.
A Griffin Hospital corporator, Tarasovic was co-founder of the hospital's Valley Goes Pink initiative and served as co-chair of the Campaign for Breast Wellness that supported the development of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin.
She also was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State of Community Service Commission.
This is a press release from Daniel Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.
The historical society is dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
Griffin Hospital in Derby offers ongoing bereavement support groups
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| Contributed photo |
DERBY - Griffin Hospital offers ongoing, free support groups for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one.
These groups are facilitated by caregivers in Griffin’s Department of Spiritual Care and Education and provide grief education and support to ease the pain of loss as well as encouraging healing and growth.
Interested individuals can join a group that meets on Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. or one that meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
These groups are open to individuals of all ages and are experiencing different types of loss.
The groups are currently meeting in person and virtually for those who choose stay at home.
Due to limited capacity, pre-registration is required.
To learn more or to register, contact Eric Jeuland, 203-732-1100 or Ejeuland@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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