Recuperation journey: Rainbow

Looking at the sky on Wednesday evening. 

Update: Valley mystery photo revealed

Hi readers,

I posted this mystery photo May 26 but I don't think I ever revealed the location! 
It's Trinity Cemetery on West Street in Seymour. 

Save the date: Annual golf classic in Shelton to benefit Boys & Girls Club

4 Derby students receive CABE awards for leadership

DERBY - The Derby Board of Education and Superintendent, Dr. Matthew Conway, Jr., have recognized students for receiving the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Student Leadership Awards.  

These students received this award for their leadership, more specifically in the areas of taking on challenges, ability to make difficult decisions, concern for others, ability to work well with others, and diplomacy.  

Derby Middle School students Brooke Uleano and Shane Dedura and Derby High School students Rachel Layseca and Xavier Ibrahim were recognized at the June 5 Board of Education meeting. 

Board of Education Chairman Jim Gildea said, “It is always an honor to recognize the best students that our school system has to offer.  The students who received the CABE Student Leadership Awards are all special students who exhibit qualities that designate them as leaders among their peers. They are most deserving of their awards.”

This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.

19th century photo features 4 Shelton residents

Sharing with permission from The Valley Post:

"This old picture was found in Shelton City Hall, between the rafters, and hidden for reasons unknown. There was no information on this picture of the 'Whiskered Foursome' until the Suburban News published it and asked if someone had a clue to their identity.

"Mrs. Harry B. Brownson of Shelton replied and identified them as follows:

"Back row (L to R) Byron Brownson, Stephen Palmer, front row (L to R) David Clark and Eliekien Walker. 
"Also according to Mrs. Brownson, these gentlemen were the founders of the Old Huntington Fair Grounds."


Many thanks to The Valley Post Facebook page for allowing me to post this historical photo. It certainly is an interesting one! 

Ansonia to hold city-wide tag sale in July

Coyotes in CT is topic of Seymour Historical Society talk

Griffin Hospital in Derby, WTNH partner in One Billion Steps CT initiative

DERBY - Griffin Hospital and News8-WTNH have challenged Connecticut to get up, get moving, and improve their well-being by taking one billion steps.

Launched this month, the One Billion Step Challenge is one of many Griffin initiatives that encourage individuals to take control of their health. 

By encouraging participants to track their steps, this initiative promotes more active lifestyles which lead to better overall well-being. 
Studies have shown that regular walks throughout the day and taking an average of 10,000 steps per day can help people maintain a healthy weight, prevent or manage heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, strengthen bones and muscles, improve a person’s mood, and improve your balance and coordination.

The challenge is free to join. Visit OneBillionStepsCT.com, create a profile and follow the directions to start tracking steps. 

The One Billion Steps CT tracking system works in conjunction with the Under Armour Record app and will sync to most fitness trackers such as Fitbit and Apple Watch, and step trackers on Apple or Android smartphones.

Participants will have the opportunity to join teams, including some led by WTNH personalities, or create their own.

Each day, the One Billion Steps CT website will be updated with participants’ step counts. 

The site also features leaderboards for the daily top individual steppers and teams. 
Updates, health tips, and encouraging posts can also be found daily on the One Billion Steps Facebook page and One Billion Steps Instagram page. 
For even more inspiration, participants can check out the One Billion Steps playlist on Spotify.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.  

'Turnback Tuesday' on Wednesday features Derby's 300th in 1975

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" brings us back to "Derby’s 300th" from May 30 to June 8, 1975. 

A 10-day celebration filled with activities for all. Old fashioned bargain days at stores, sports events, a parade, fireworks, Silver Tea, soap box derby, square dance, amusement rides, Hats Off to Derby performance, and the list goes on and on. 

In this photo you can see Vonetes Palace of Sweets, 300th Headquarters and Howard & Barber on Main Street. 

The Derby Public Library has a photo album of this event in our collection, and we'd love for our FB followers to help us identify who is in the photos. 

Please contact the Local History Coordinator 203-736-1482 for an appointment. Thank you.

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

Seymour Public Library to hold summer reading program signups

Master's Table to host July Cook-in at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

Wynne to spearhead BHcare community engagement initiative

Michael Wynne

BHcare has announced Michael Wynne has been chosen to spearhead its community engagement initiative.  

This newly created position grew out of the organization’s vision to be a recognized leader and most valued partner in ensuring better health and wellness for the entire community.  Wynne will dedicate his time to developing, building and strengthening relationships with community partners throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley and beyond. 

He will engage stakeholders and partners in dialogue to determine community needs and service gaps, and to ensure families in BHcare and PCRC communities have access to the programs and services they need to live healthy, safe, and independent lives.

For the last 21 years, Wynne has devoted his time to the Parent Child Resource Center, a licensed Child Guidance Clinic based in Derby.

He said, “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to expand my role and to create lasting connections between BHcare, PCRC and its communities and stakeholders.  I’ve dedicated my career to helping families be the best they can be.  

"I’m looking forward to utilizing my skills and my passion for the programs and services provided by BHcare and PCRC to help build stronger, more vibrant, and healthier families through active community engagement and partnership.”

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities. 

PCRC, a division of BHcare, provides hope and help for children, adolescents, teens, and families struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. 

Visit www.bhcare.org for more information.

This is a press release from BHcare.