Recuperation journey: What's wrong with this picture?

Answer: Hardly any autumn colors on the trees. I'm still searching (without leaving the Valley). Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Recuperation journey: Patti's household hint

After 32 years of marriage, Ralph and I have accumulated a lot of stuff, in addition to two adult children. :) 
And they did a really good job of accumulating stuff, too.

So you're ready to discard and de-clutter?

My advice is to hire a neutral party - if you can afford to do so - like we did.
He or she will assist in discarding things you'll never use again. Things you haven't seen or used in years!

Going through items tucked away in boxes can be difficult because of sentimental value attached to much of them. But when you look at stuff through someone else's eyes it can get easier.

We're happy our garage looks so much better - and empty. 
Thankfully we don't have a basement to fill up with stuff, but next we need to go through all the other stuff we have around the house.

Not looking forward to it!

Newsletter: Seymour man pens accessibility guide, 'Flip' benefits BHcare

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features a Seymour resident's accessibility guide, BHcare's Flea Market Flip at the Ansonia Armory, and more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Seymour Lions Club to collect items for Troops at Little Bit Farm event

Seymour Lions Club to host fundraiser for Kids Sight Eye Screening

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Lions Club will host a fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 7 at Trilogy Lounge, 37 New Haven Road.

The Facebook event page info follows:

"Join us for a Night of FUN! It's a Basket Raffle and Ladies Night, $5 martinis for the Ladies and appetizer specials.

"All proceeds will be used to help the Seymour CT Lions, Inc. with our Kids Sight Eye Screening program that will benefit all the Schools, Daycares and Nursery Schools in Seymour and the surrounding area."

Kelly welcomes specialty chemical company, jobs to Shelton

SHELTON - State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-Stratford, this week met with representatives of LANXESS in his Stratford office. 
LANXESS is a national specialty chemical company with nearly 20,000 employees located in 25 countries.

State Sen. Kelly

LANXESS is moving its Middlefield operation to 2 Armstrong Road.

“LANXESS' move to Shelton will bring economic growth and job opportunities to the community. In addition to the 133 jobs it will bring to Shelton, local businesses that will serve the company and its employees will see a tremendous economic benefit,” Kelly said. “LANXESS' decision to come to Shelton will signal to other companies that the city is a prime location for job development and growth.”

LANXESS' move to Shelton brings a $3 million capital investment in the city, $30.6 million in economic impact through employee pay, and about $360,000 in local property taxes. 
The company will retain its laboratory in Naugatuck, which employs 65 people.

“LANXESS is expected to bring a total of $34 million in economic impact to the community to the entire community,” Kelly said. “I believe this is an impact that will benefit the lives of all Valley residents and families.”

Kelly represents the 21st District, which includes Monroe, Seymour, Stratford, and Shelton.

This is a press release from the Connecticut Republicans office.   

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