Ansonia Police to host holiday food drive Saturday at Stop and Shop

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department will host its 15th Annual Holiday Food Drive from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Stop & Shop, 100 Division St. 

This will be the first of two food drives held during this holiday season; the second will be the week before Christmas.

Stuff-a-Jeep is sponsored by Fitzpatrick’s Chrysler Jeep of Ansonia. 
Officers will be outside Stop & Shop collecting donations of food, which will be distributed to the food banks at BHCare, Christ Episcopal Church, and Assumption Church, all in Ansonia.

We look forward to seeing you at Stop & Shop and helping us provide disadvantaged families a meal for Thanksgiving.
All donations are greatly appreciated.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Police Department.

Recuperation journey: Tractor caught my eye as I was driving by

Today is a beautiful November day to enjoy before the rain returns tomorrow.

Seymour seeks names of active-duty military from town

SEYMOUR - The Town Clerk's office is reminding residents to submit the names of service members who are actively serving in the military.

Their complete service address, as well as their Seymour residence address, and the name and telephone number of the person submitting the request should be submitted to the Town Clerk.

The Town of Seymour would like all Seymour servicemen and women currently serving in the military to receive a Christmas check from the Richard R. Pearson Memorial Fund.
Please submit names as soon as possible to the following address:

Seymour Town Clerk's office
1 First St.
Seymour, CT. 06483

Shelton High School scholar athletes named

Fall 2017-18

Shelton High School

Blanchette Sporting Goods

SCC Scholar Athletes

Andrew Cordes and Courtney Litts

Andrew Cordes 

Boys’ Soccer, Wrestling class rank:  #24/326   gpa:   4.17

SHS Boys’ Soccer varsity starter, Wrestling varsity starter, SCC All-Academic Team, Soccer team Scholar Athlete, World Language Spanish Honor Society, SHS Honor Roll, National Honor Society, National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar w/honors, volunteer Camp Sunshine, University of Rochester Science award

“Andrew is an extremely dedicated, hard-working student-athlete. He leads by example on and off the field. He’s been a pleasure to coach.”

                   - SHS Boys’ Soccer Coach Isaac Montalvo

Courtney Litts 

Girls’ Soccer - class rank:  #4/326    gpa:  4.58

Varsity Soccer Captain, Wrestling team manager, SCC Soccer All-Division Team, SCC All-Academic team, SCC Academic All-Star team, World Language Italian Honor Society, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, National Honor Society, CIAC Class Act Sportsmanship Chair, Sophomore & Junior Class Vice-President, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership, Academic All-star, CT State Science Fair, CT Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner, Italian Club, Student Council, Quill & Scroll Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief Gael Magazine, Drama Club

“Courtney has shown herself to be a consummate leader in our program. She has a vision for the program and ensures all her energies are directed to achieving that vision.  She embraces our values of pride, spirit, and excellence every day in training and in games.  She is always prepared, both as an individual and as a leader, ensuring her teammates are focused, motivated and ready to take the field. Courtney understands that leadership is about serving her teammates and she has done a remarkable job this season doing that.”

                     - SHS Girls’ Soccer Coach Marvin Miller

The SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program is sponsored by Blanchette Sporting Goods and recognizes student athletes who have a minimum of a B (3.0) overall and earn a varsity letter.  
Student athletes also demonstrate leadership qualities by being a positive role model both on and off the field and show commitment to self-improvement and put their team before themselves.

This is a press release from John Niski, Director of Athletics. 

Congratulations to both students on their accomplishments.

Scouts to collect food, care package items at Ansonia Stop and Shop

DERBY - BSA Troop 3 will hold two community service efforts Saturday at Stop and Shop, 100 Division St., Ansonia.  The Scouts will be stationed at Stop and Shop from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

They will hold a Scouting for Food “Fill the Troop 3 Trailer” event, where they will be collecting food items for St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank at 237 Roosevelt Drive. This event is in conjunction with the national Scouting For Food drive taking place throughout the U.S.

They will also be collecting holiday care package items and donations to send to servicemen and women from the Lower Naugatuck Valley. The Troop has been sending care packages annually since World War II, when more than 100 Troop 3 alumni were serving overseas. 

“In Scouting, we are taught to do our good turn daily and to give back to others. This is our way of helping the hungry and showing support for those who are defending our freedom,” said Troop 3 Senior Patrol Leader Zack Thomas, 16, of Seymour.   
Housatonic Council BSA’s Troop 3 was founded in 1914, and is sponsored by the Derby Second Congregational Church, where it meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

This is a press release from Randy Ritter, Scoutmaster. 

Newsletter features TEAM Festival of Trees, fair in Shelton

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features TEAM's Festival of Trees and Wesley Village holiday market in Shelton this weekend, and Valley Community Foundation's awards to nonprofits.

Thanks for reading,
Patti and Ralph

Derby Historical Society to host holiday fair, cookie walk

Sharing info from a Facebook event page:

ANSONIA - Join Derby Historical Society members from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dec. 9 for a cup of hot cider at their annual “Holiday Fair & Cookie Walk” at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.

"Visit our gift shop to find that unique, last-minute gift. We have toys, local history books, watercolor prints, soy candles, soaps, historical calendars and an exclusive David Humphreys House ornament. 
"There will also be handmade items available for purchase from our talented docents. 
"Purchase homemade Christmas cookies from our cookie walk to save on baking time and trouble. "Cookies are $5 per 18 cookies and will be nice and fresh for your holiday guests!

"Parking is available in the lot behind the house or on Thomas Street. Donations are always appreciated!"

Shelton basketball teams to sponsor food drive for Spooner House

Recuperation journey: B&W fun continues

The current Facebook challenge to post one black and white photo a day for seven days  without people or explanation has inspired me to share a few more here. Just for fun.

So ... who is up for a sepia challenge? It could be interesting.