Horrors! Ansonia to present frightful movie night at Armory

Fall foliage adorns area with burst of colors

The Lower Naugatuck Valley as seen Wednesday from atop Osbornedale State Park in Derby.

Wesley Village employees honored at celebration in Stratford

Pictured from left, John Dipoalo, Zofia Kempna (Middlewoods), Victoria Dompierre, Beth Cairone, Hector Velez, Linda Midwinter (Middlewoods), and Angela Gaites. Not pictured is Angelo Costantini. (Wesley Village award winners are also pictured with members of UMH’s Middlewoods communities.) / Contributed photo

STRATFORD - Wesley Village employees were recently recognized by United Methodist Homes for winning the organization’s annual Values in Action Award. 

Wesley Village is in Shelton.

The award, presented at UMH’s annual Employee Recognition Celebration dinner Sept. 29, is given in recognition of employees who have demonstrated extraordinary behavior that exemplifies the organization’s core values of Respect, Spirituality, Excellence, Collaboration, and Stewardship. 

All employees are eligible to be nominated and to nominate any of their team members who demonstrate these core values. 
One individual from each of United Methodist Homes’ six communities is chosen to receive the award. 

Wesley Village award recipients included: Hector Velez (Crosby Commons); Angelo Costantini (Wesley Heights and Lifestyle Transitions); Beth Cairone, John DiPoalo, and Angela Gaites (Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center); and Victoria Dompierre (UMH). 

The staff members were nominated by managers and co-workers for their professionalism, positive attitudes, commitment to excellence, and the exceptional resident care they provide. They were recognized with a monetary award and a trophy and were praised by their supervisors for their outstanding character and service.

Also honored at the event were 33 employees who were recognized for their length of service of 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, and 25 years with United Methodist Homes.  

Seventeen UMH employees were also acknowledged for five years of service to the organization. 

More than 160 staff from all of UMH’s healthcare and senior living communities around the state attended the event at Mill River Country Club. 

United Methodist Homes, a local, mission-based not-for-profit organization based in Shelton, is proud to work with such a wonderful team of staff. 

For more information about the mission, vision, and values of UMH, visit www.umh.org.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.  

Aroma of autumn in the air evokes childhood memories

It was warm enough Tuesday to drive with the window down as I looked for colorful fall foliage in Ansonia and surrounding towns.

When I drove past this area the "aroma" of the woods instantly brought me back to my days as a Girl Scout, hiking with my friends. 

I know that smells can awaken long-forgotten memories, but I'm always amazed when it happens. 

This beautiful season is short; I'm trying to make the best of it before winter heads our way. 

Monthly Tech Time sessions continue at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library offers monthly Tech Time sessions. 

Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every
third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will
be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns. 
Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books,
searching databases, completing on-line job applications,
scanning/sending documents and photos, etc., your problems will be addressed.

The next sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and at 10 a.m. Nov. 17.
No registration is needed. 

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.

Glitzy event at 67 West Hair Designers to benefit Seymour Pink

The annual event will be held from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at 67 West Hair Designers, 39 New Haven Road, Ste. 4, Seymour.