Friday, July 10, 2020

Rochelle offers update on campgrounds, absentee ballots


All Connecticut campgrounds have officially begun a phased opening. 

Campers must make reservations in advance of their stay and walk-in visitors will not be permitted on the sites. 
For more information and to reserve your spot, click here.


The Secretary of the State recently mailed out applications to all registered Democrats and Republicans to provide individuals the opportunity to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming presidential primary. 

This measure will protect your safety and right to vote during the ongoing pandemic.




This is shared from a press release Friday night from state Rep. Kara Rochelle's office.

Naugatuck Valley Health District: No new COVID-19 associated deaths



Sharing message from Jessica Stelmaszek, MPH:

Attached please find the latest update on behalf of the Naugatuck Valley Health District.

Highlights:
  • 3 new cases reported today [Friday]
  • No new deaths reported

Additionally, as Tropical Storm Fay inches closer to CT, please be safe and remember if you approach a flooded road, path, or walkway follow this rule: Turn Around, Don’t Drown®. Just six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet and as little as 12 inches of moving floodwater can be enough to float and carry away a small vehicle!


Jessica Stelmaszek, MPH
Director of Health
Naugatuck Valley Medical Reserve Corps Director
Region 5 Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
Region 5 ESF #8 Co-Chair 


Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia to hold COVID-19 testing Saturday


Derby Public Library to host online Grounded Goodwife class


DERBY - Feeling alone-a because of Corona? Take a mental break from quarantine at 6:30 p.m. Monday with the Grounded Goodwife dynamic duo!
All you need is yourself, a computer (no webcam required), and a simple list of ingredients.
Ehris and Velya will be teaching us two fun DIY recipes, virtually, with their signature flair. You'll definitely want to keep making these recipes, even after quarantine ends!

Register now to receive access to the virtual class.

Check out the ingredients lists below, so that you can come prepared.
“Gingerly Adjust to a New Normal” DIY Ginger Ale
1 inch ginger root
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast
water
2-liter container (preferably glass)
Extract me from this pandemic!
DIY Vanilla & Almond Extract
6 vanilla beans
12 almonds (with or without skins – skins make the extract a little bitter, so your choice!)
16 ounces alcohol (we recommend vodka, brandy, bourbon, or rum)
two 8-ounce glass jars


Optional, to make lemon extract:

1 lemon
Additional 8-ounce glass jar
8 ounces alcohol