From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby hero PFC Frank P. Witek

With today being Pearl Harbor Day, this week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo was taken at Witek Park in Derby. It reflects the American Flag over the dedication plaque that honors PFC Frank P. Witek.

Born Dec. 10, 1921, Witek was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the First Battalion, Ninth Marines, Third Marine Division, during the Battle of Finegayan at Guam, Marianas, on Aug. 3, 1944."

More recently, the pristine, 144 acre Witek Park was dedicated on May 29,1999 in memory of this brave Derby hero. http://electronicvalley.org/derby/witekpark.htm

[First posted on this date in 2015.]

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Oxford fire companies to host Popcorn Ball Sunday Dec.14

OXFORD - Oxford Center Volunteer Fire Company will be doing our annual Popcorn Ball Sunday on the firetrucks with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 14 starting at 8 a.m.!

We will be out in conjunction with Quaker Farms Fire Company who will be handling their district. Please see the map to see if you live in Center Company District (outlined in red sections 1,2 &3) Please follow both pages as we will be posting updates as the time gets closer with exact details and locations!

Happy Holidays!

Winter craft workshop for children slated at Shelton Community Center

SHELTON - Join us [at the Shelton Community Center] for a magical afternoon where creativity meets cozy winter fun! 

Kids will explore festive art and sensory activities inspired by the season and will create their very own handmade keepsake to take home and treasure.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate winter magic, make memories, and let little imaginations shine.

https://sheltonparksandrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2302

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 ... at 7:30 a.m.  Good Sunday morning!