'Turnback Tuesday' features 1901 Pork Hollow monument in Ansonia

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a postcard highlighting the Revolutionary War. Much tension and fear was affecting all the families in the colonies. 
Uncertainty was widespread wondering if homes would be burned, livestock taken, and stores of food stolen. 
Such is the case with the story of Pork Hollow. British soldiers were roaming around looking for food while Captain John Tomlinson of Derby happened to be in New Haven and heard of the plan to take the stores of pork located in Derby. Getting on his horse and riding as fast as he could, Tomlinson rode to Derby to warn the residents to save the pork! The residents quickly responded by removing the pork and hiding it in a hollow area. 
The British arrived to discover there was no pork to be found and left Derby empty handed. 

The location is in what we now call Ansonia on Wakelee Avenue. 
A monument was erected by the Elizabeth Clarke Hull Chapter D.A.R. in 1901. This postcard shows the monument.


Thanks go out to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting local history each week!

Recuperation journey: Photo fun

On Christmas morning I posted this photo of the tree lights reflected on the window with the winter wonderland scene outside.

At sunset this afternoon I tried a similar shot through the window, just for fun.

Klarides sisters collect items for veterans center in W. Haven

State Rep. Themis Klarides, second from right, and state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, right, with staff from the Errera Community Care Center in West Haven./ Contributed photo

WEST HAVEN - House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby, and state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour, wrapped up their annual veterans drive Tuesday, dropping off boxes full of donated clothes, comfort items, and games to the Errera Community Care Center, 114-152 Boston Post Road. 

“We want to thank the Valley residents who helped us collect these much-needed items for veterans,” they said. “We must always remember those who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, and work to ensure that veterans never go without a roof over their head, food on their plate or access to high-quality health-care." 

The lawmakers continued, "Our doors are always open to veterans that need assistance navigating state government. 
"We also encourage veterans to visit the Errera Community Care Center whose dedicated staff provides excellent services and care." 

According to the Errera Community Care Center, the facility helps serve veterans struggling with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders, homelessness, and/or aging. 

For more information or to donate items or gift cards to the Errera Community Care Center, visit www.erreraccc.com. 

This is a press release from Klarides-Ditria's office.

'Soft opening' of skating rink slated at Linett Park in Ansonia

Sharing Tuesday post on City's Facebook page:

"With temperatures at single digits the past several days, the ice skating rink at Linett Park will open this Friday with a “soft opening” and remain open. 

Come on down and test it out! 

Once the cold and snow synchronizes, an official Grand Opening of Winter Playground at Linett Park will be announced for sledding, ice skating, fire pit and more. We’re hoping Saturday January 6 will be the date.

Public Works indicated they may also test the fire pit this Saturday at noon.

More information on Winter Playground can be found at: www.cityofansonia.com."