Recuperation journey: 'Prison for junk'

Taking a walk back in time
My mother passed away more than a year ago at age 92, and this afternoon our son Cameron helped us clean out a storage unit that contained her things - a china set, crystal goblets, old vinyl record albums, a brass umbrella stand.

When he and I pulled up to the storage facility, surrounded by locked, wrought-iron fences and all, I said, "I feel like we're visiting a prison." 
We chuckled. Cameron said, "It's like a prison for junk." 

That's pretty accurate, I'd say! I'm sure people put stuff there and pay the bill every month but never get around to returning for it. I'm glad we finally did. 

But I soon learned there was more than junk inside for us. There were treasures, especially the photos!

I had to share this one of my parents' wedding day. It was taken outside the Little Church Around the Corner (Church of the Resurrection) in Manhattan, where they were married in 1951. I've never seen the photo before and I was thrilled to find it.

My maternal grandparents, my parents, and my paternal grandmother, October, 1951. 

Seymour Pink, Derby-Shelton Rotary Club featured in newsletter

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter highlights Seymour Pink and the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. 
Please click here to read all about it.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Valley funeral director recognized for 30 years' service to local residents

Robert L. Muccino Jr., left, President, Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, presents 2017 award to Shelton resident Edward J. Sheehy Jr., CFSP, CPC, CCO, a funeral director with Riverview Funeral Home in Shelton and Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home in Derby. Sheehy's wife, Jodi, is at right./ Submitted photo

SHELTON - Resident Edward J. Sheehy Jr. was recently recognized by the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association for 30 years as a licensed funeral director and service to the communities he serves.

Sheehy, CFDA’s Vice President, is a funeral director with Riverview Funeral Home in Shelton, and Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home in Derby.

The presentation was made at CFDA’s 2017 Summer Meeting at the Water’s Edge Resort in Westbrook. 

The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association is a 128-year-old professional organization that is committed to the promotion and advocacy of high ethical standards in funeral service.
The organization represents funeral directors at more than 220 funeral homes in Connecticut. This includes the development and presentation of ongoing professional training opportunities for practitioners and educational programs for association members and the public.

For more information about the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, call 860-721-0234 or 800-919-2332, or visit CTFDA.org.

Great Hill United Methodist Church in Seymour to hold barbecue dinner

Learn to make popcorn mixes at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to show participants ages 18 and over how to make delicious popcorn mixes using leftover spices and herbs.  

All materials will be provided.  

The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.  

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

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