Fundraiser slated to benefit Adam's House in Shelton

Adam's House at 241 Coram Ave., Shelton, is a non-profit grief and loss center. It provides  peer support to family members grieving the death of a loved one.

Visit Adam's House on Facebook for more information.

Valley Chamber to present Gold Seal Awards at Villa Bianca in Seymour

SEYMOUR - The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 46th annual Gold Seal Awards Banquet Oct. 25 at The Inn at Villa 
Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Drive.

The event is presented by People’s United Bank, along with Pullman & Comley Attorneys.

The Gold Seal Awards is an initiative of The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to recognize the spirit of selflessness and dedication to our community.

The 2017 Gold Seal Award recipients are: 

Platinum Award 
Diane Stroman

Gold Seal Award 
Tom Haynes
Ray Oppel
Joe Welsh

SIlver Medal Award 
Valley Independent Sentinel

Emcee 
Ramon Peralta, 2016 Gold Seal Recipient

These awards are given annually to individuals and groups who demonstrate outstanding community service through dedicated and effective leadership. 

They are among the most prestigious and time-honored community service awards in the Valley. 

The combined efforts of all recipients have resulted in lasting contributions in the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.

Tickets are $65 per person. RSVP by Oct. 20 at 203-925-4981 or  http://bit.ly/Gold46 .

Program to highlight historic Long Hill Burying Ground in Shelton

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SHELTON - Long Hill Burying Ground is the oldest cemetery in the city. 
Tucked away on lower Long Hill Avenue near the intersection of Constitution Boulevard, it will be the location of If These Stones Could Talk, a program jointly presented by the Shelton Historical 

Society and Long Hill Burying Ground Association at 1 p.m. Oct. 28.

A $5 admission for adults will benefit both organizations; students are welcome at no cost.   

Presenter Marty Coughlin has done an extensive amount of research so we may better understand the background of those who once lived in the region. 
A Revolutionary War private from a family with divided loyalties; an ambassador to Belgium; and members of Shelton’s founding families are a few of the individuals whose lives will be discussed.  
Find out why early settler Daniel Shelton was thrown in jail.  
Because this is a walking tour through the

cemetery, appropriate clothing for weather conditions and sturdy shoes are recommended.  

Parking along the street is limited.  
In case of rain, the event will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 29.    

   

For information, call 203-925-1803, see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page where there will be a notice in case of rain, or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.     


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.                           

'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby cottages

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of Rufus W. Blake's cottages in Derby. 

R.W. Blake was born on May 3, 1841 in Massachusetts. He had a myriad of jobs until he took over as manager of the Sterling Piano Co. in 1873. 
After Charles Sterling's death in 1887, Blake then became president of the company. Between 1873 and 1887, Blake had three cottages built on Cottage Street right beside Sterling's home in Derby (as shown.) 
The buildings still stand, having been converted to apartments in the 1900s.

Recuperation journey: Fall foliage, where art thou?

I realize the trees started to change colors in the past few days but I'm impatient! 
I just want to take photos on a beautiful autumn day. 
Is that too much to ask of Mother Nature? 

Here are some of my favorites from past autumnal photo hunts in the Valley:

'Halloween Hoopla' health and safety fair slated at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

Family fun is on tap Oct. 27 at Halloween-themed health and safety fair at Warsaw Park in Ansonia./ Submitted photo

ANSONIA - The 16th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will be “treating” families to Halloween fun Oct. 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.

Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurse Program, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, Griffin Faculty Physicians, and Avangrid encourage families to put on their Halloween costumes and come to a “Halloween Hoopla,” featuring free healthy treats, games, and information on a variety of health, wellness and safety programs. 

The event will be held rain or shine.

Interactive health, wellness, and safety displays will include poison prevention, good hand washing, and how to call 911. 

There will also be a bike helmet clinic and a safety house exhibit to teach about safety features in homes. Free, fitted bike helmets will be available for the first 500 children.

For more information, call 203-732-1337 or 203-732-7371.

About the Valley Parish Nurse Program

The Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurse program was established in 1990 and is now one of the oldest in the country, with nearly 40 participating churches, more than 125 parish nurses, and 350 additional volunteers who support the nurses and who serve on the health cabinets of the individual churches.

About Safe Kids

Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. 

Its members include local police, fire, EMS, schools, LNV Boys & Girls Clubs, TEAM Headstart, Derby Elks, and VSAAC. Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. 

Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley was founded in 2004 and is led by the Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurses.

For more information, visit safekids.org.

About Griffin Faculty Physicians

Griffin Faculty Physicians Primary Care is a multi-specialty medical group affiliated with Griffin Hospital, offering exceptional, personalized care to residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and the surrounding communities at our conveniently located offices in Derby, Oxford, Southford, Seymour and Shelton.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Seymour Recreation to offer aquatic exercise class