Photographer battling form of dementia slates show in Shelton

Photos by Patrick Doyle

SHELTON - Resident Patrick E. Doyle will host a show featuring his photography from noon-3:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Shelton Community Center, 41 Church St.

In an email, Doyle wrote in part: 

"I could not take pictures of this quality prior to my diagnosis of Frontotemporal Degeneration, also known as Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia.
"Although it receives minimal attention, it is no less devastating and debilitating for the patient, caregivers, and loved ones than Alzheimer’s. 
"Last year Maria Tomasetti, South Regional Director of the Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association, sponsored a photo show for me. I sold over $700 worth of photos, and with additional orders and donations, I raised $1,700 for the Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association."

I attended that show at Three Bridges Coffeehouse on Howe Avenue and was impressed with Doyle's photography skills. He is to be commended for raising $1,700 for the Alzheimer's Association!

John H. Collins Post in Derby to celebrate centennial of American Legion

Photo courtesy of Markanthony Izzo 

The Veterans' Memorial Center, pictured above, is located at the corner of Atwater and Seymour Avenues in Derby.

Ansonia to host event to celebrate improved Abe Stone Park

'Turnback Tuesday' features grocery store in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday shops at Davey Bros. Grocers at 42 Elizabeth St., Derby. 

Davey Bros. started as a little shop at 9 Main St. in 1919 and quickly expanded to two stores, the second one at 42 Elizabeth St. in 1922, which moved to 47 Elizabeth St. in 1925. 

By 1928, it had expanded to a total of nine locations: four in Ansonia, two in Derby, and three in Shelton. By 1932, sadly there were no stores. 

This picture shows the 47 Elizabeth St. store which today would be on the corner of Elizabeth and 3rd streets.

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

Old School band to perform rock, blues and more today on Derby Green

Old School performs July 3 on the Shelton Riverwalk./ Photo from the band's Facebook page.

Sharing an email from Derby City/Town Clerk Marc Garofalo:

Don’t miss the great band Old School “Never too old to Rock and Roll”  at 7 p.m. today on the Derby Green.

Old School will be playing Rock and Roll horn tunes the best way they know how.

They are a band from Shelton that plays classic rock and blues ... with horns.

Band Members

Fran - Lead Vocals;
John - Keyboards - Blues Harp - Vocals;
Kathy - Trumpet;
Carl - Bari and Tenor Saxophones;
Jenn - Bassoon;
Linda - Tenor Saxophone - Flute;
Johnny Z - Lead Guitar - Vocals;
Brian - Rhythm Guitar;
Kevin- Bass - Vocals;
Steve- Drums -Vocals;

"Never Too Old To Rock & Roll" 10-piece line-up includes strong vocals, a rock solid rhythm section and a four-piece horn section. Our song list features favorites from Chicago, Steely Dan, The Blues Brothers, Van Morrison and more!

Hope to see you tonight on the Green.

Derby Historical Society directors, docents gather after Silver Tea fundraiser

The Derby Historical Society held its 29th annual Silver Tea Monday at La Sala Banquet Hall in Derby. 
Pictured are docents with new director Daniel Bosques, third from left, and outgoing director Paula Norton, at his left.


Please stay tuned for more photos in an upcoming issue of The Valley Voice newsletter. 

2 concerts slated at Great Hill Hose Company grounds in Seymour