Bit of local history: Photo of the home of a Derby industrialist

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Willman House on Fifth Street in Derby. Joseph Willman, originally from Germany, owned a factory along the Housatonic River in Derby. At one time, he held a patent for an ice-cream making machine issued in 1910.


*I'm sharing this post from the Derby Librarians' Facebook page. I love old photos that give us a glimpse of what life was like a century ago, and I'm sure others do too.

Senior center in Ansonia to host Game Day Thursday

Derby Public Library plans spring book sale

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Annual Spring Book Sale will begin April 9 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

It will continue into the following week, which is National Library Week.

On April 11 and 12 the hours will be from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Shoppers are invited to fill a bag for $5. Bags will be provided.

Adult and children fiction and non-fiction, paperbacks, magazines, video and audio materials will be available.

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Salvation Army in Ansonia provides for Valley needy

Last Friday I posted a photo of workers at the Salvation Army headquarters at 26 Lester St., Ansonia praying before a food distribution. 

My husband and I are Advisory Board members and we're working to give the community a better understanding of what the Salvation Army does for needy residents of the Valley.

Here is a collection photos from Friday morning, when 33 clients were served in 45 minutes during a well-organized distribution.

Volunteers Brenda Tennyson, left, and Danielle Welch unload a Salvation Army vehicle filled with food donated from area stores.

Danielle Welch arranges pastries for distribution.

Friday is bread and pastry distribution day, but donations last week also included yogurt, cheese, milk, meat, juice, and fresh produce. 

A client who agreed to be photographed selects food.

PKD Challenge for March: Day 15 ~ Drink plenty of water

March 15

Water is one of the best things you can put into your body. It's also very important for PKD patients. 

Challenge yourself to only drink water today.

May not apply to dialysis patients. 
Make sure to consume the amount of fluids that your doctor and dietitian have recommended.