What chain link fence? Loved the orange sky; took photo of same.
Taken from the Ansonia Hilltop on a beautiful evening.
Monday, July 1, 2019
Recuperation journey: First sunset in July
What chain link fence? Loved the orange sky; took photo of same.
Taken from the Ansonia Hilltop on a beautiful evening.
Griffin Hospital recognizes employees at awards dinner in Prospect
DERBY- Griffin Hospital recently honored more than 600 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of five years and more, and announced the employee and department of the year award winners at its 49th Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect.
Respiratory Therapist Edward "Ed" Dzialo Jr. of Seymour was named Griffin Hospital’s 2019 Employee of the Year and the School of Allied Health Careers at Griffin won Department of the Year.
At an elegant “black and white” themed celebration, Griffin Hospital CEO and President Patrick Charmel personally presented gifts of appreciation to longtime employees and announced the winners.
Dzialo Named Top Caregiver
Dzialo has been a caregiver at Griffin for more than 35 years and is known throughout the hospital for his ability to connect with his fellow caregivers and for the exceptional care he provides for his patients.
He was nominated for the award by a patient who stated Dzialo’s expert care and encouragement helped him through an episode of respiratory distress while at the hospital.
The patient referred to Dzialo as his “angel.”
Dzialo also sets an example for patient safety in his department by using and promoting techniques proven to improve communication between caregivers and for using checks that ensure accurate transfer of patient information during shift changes.
“I’m always impressed by Eddie’s commitment to safety and the warmth and support he displays when connecting with his peers while giving a complete and thorough hand-off of the patients he cared for,” said Liza Mecca, BA, RRT, AE-C, director of Respiratory Services. “His love for what he does and the care he provides cannot be measured as it is quite clearly limitless!”
Griffin’s Employee of the Year selection come from its monthly I Take It Personally (ITIP) program where employees are nominated by their colleagues for outstanding work.
Each month, one employee is selected from the hospital’s four service divisions - Ancillary, Nursing, Service, and Support - for his or her efforts to improve patient satisfaction and promote Griffin Hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care. Of these employees, four are selected as finalists for the honor of “Employee of the Year.”
In addition to Dzialo, Kojo Agyedu, Operating Room, Antonio Monteleone, Jr., Security, and Sean Hanlon, Engineering, were finalists for the top honor.
School of Allied Health Careers Named Department of the Year
Griffin Hospital’s School of Allied Health Careers was honored with Department of the Year for providing many community residents a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Founded 10 years ago, the school was the first Hospital Based Allied Health School in the state. Its curriculum currently includes Phlebotomy, a Patient Care Technician Program, a condensed Certified Nursing Assistant Program and a Medical Assistant Program.
The school has graduated 893 students, and boasts a national exam pass rate of 100 percent for the past four years.
The school won Department of the Year in part due to a community partnership with Ansonia High School to help train patient care technicians, and a partnership with the University of New Haven where students can take the Patient Care Technician or Phlebotomy programs as a college elective and attain college credits.
“The School of Allied Health Careers has provided an opportunity for many community residents to transition into a career in health care, allowing them to make a positive change in their life and in the lives of their families,” Charmel said. “Many of the school’s students have overcome personal adversity and are now providing a stable, safe and nurturing environment for their family while doing important and meaningful work that makes a positive difference in the lives of others.”
The Department of the Year is selected from the four hospital departments selected as “Department of the Quarter” by the ITIP program. In addition to the School of Allied Health Careers, this year’s Department of the Quarter winners were Dining Services, Security & Telecommunications, and Community Outreach.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Top 10 Ansonia High School graduates honored at banquet
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| The top 10 graduates of Ansonia High were honored at a banquet o May 22. Pictured from left: Sarah Madar, Dain Padilla, Timmy Betancur, Bryan Nguy, Cali Brown, Lance Praseutsack, Julia Catale, Samantha Rowland, and Nikka Real. Missing from the photo is Michael Esposito./ Contributed photo |
Bryan and the rest of the top 10 students of the class were honored at a banquet, hosted by the Ansonia Board of Education, May 22 at AHS.
In addition, they led their classmates during the commencement exercises June 7 on Jarvis Field.
All of the top 10 students have earned numerous college credits by completing college-level courses offered by Ansonia High School, and most of the students are going to potentially earn many more for courses they recently completed.
With each course ranging in value from $608 to $3,738 and higher, the top 10 graduates may potentially save more than $30,000, thanks to courses they successfully completed while at AHS.
The completed courses taken by the majority of the top 10 include the following:
Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Language and Composition and U.S. History. Students have also taken advantage of numerous other courses, including Physics I and II, Calculus, Computer Science, Modern Western Traditions, and Digital Electronics.
Many college-level courses are offered as a result of partnerships with UConn, the University of New Haven, and HCC (Housatonic Community College).
Here is a brief overview of each student and their accomplishments while attending AHS:
Bryan Nguy, valedictorian, is the son of Bruce Nguy and Quyen Lam. He is a member of the Junior Statesmen of America, the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and the Audio and Visual Club. His volunteer work has included helping Prendergast School organize books for their library; guide runners in the Griffin Hospital 5K race; and assisting with the lights and backstage work for AHS concerts and talent shows. Bryan has earned 22 college credits by completing the following college-level courses: Statistics, Chemistry, Language and Composition and U.S. History. Bryan is awaiting the results of testing he completed for the following courses this year: Physics, Literature and Composition, Calculus, Computer Science and Modern Traditions. He could potentially earn an additional 26 credits for courses taken this past year. Bryan is majoring in computer science at UConn in the fall.
Timmy Betancur, son of Nguyen Betancur and Eugenio Betancur, is salutatorian. Timmy has been a member of the AHS Band, the AV Club and the National Honor Society. He has helped to organize books at a local elementary school; assisted in several community events; and guided runners in a local 5K road race. Timmy has earned 24 college credits for the following courses: ECE Statistics, AP Language and Composition, AP Chemistry and ECE U.S. History. He can potentially earn an additional 20 for college credit courses he recently completed, including ECE Physics, AP Computer Science, AP Literature and Composition and AP Calculus. He will be majoring in computer science at Northeastern University.
Samantha Rowland, the daughter of Keith and Christine Rowland, is ranked third. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, and the Global Scholars Club. Samantha is the recipient of the Yale Book Award. She has taken numerous college-credit courses at AHS, including AP/ECE Statistics, AP Language and Composition; ECE/AP Chemistry; AP US History; AP English Literature IV, AP Calculus, AP/ECE Physics and ECE Modern Western Traditions. She has earned 36 Early College Experience credits. Samantha will be attending Fairfield University in the fall.
Cali Brown, daughter of Randy and Maureen Tomlinson, is fourth in her class. Cali is a member of the National Honor Society and the Global Scholars Club. She has taken seven college-credit courses, including AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP English Literature IV, AP Statistics, AP Psychology and ECE Modern Western Traditions. Cali has earned 21 Early College Experience credits. This fall, she will be attending Clark University and will be taking on a double major course of study in English and Community, Youth and Education.
Julia Ashley Catale, daughter of Joe and Susan Catale, is fifth in her class. Julia is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team, the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, the Student Ambassadors Club, the Human Relations Club, and the Junior Statesmen of America. She has been honored as a CIAC Scholar Athlete. Julia has served as a sixth grade mentor; has been a member of the Binky Patrol, which makes blankets for children who are hospitalized; and has participated in a veteran’s games night. She recently completed an AP Calculus class. Julia will be majoring in chemistry at Central Connecticut State University.
Nikka Mae Real, daughter of Novie Real, is ranked sixth. Nikka is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, Junior Statesmen of America, the Gay-Straight Alliance, the Human Relations Club and the After School Chorus. She has taken five college-credit courses, including AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP English Literature IV, AP Calculus and AP Physics. Nikka has earned 28 Early College Experience credits. She will be majoring in mechanical engineering at Gateway to UConn.
Lance Praseutsack, son of Pon and Sokho Praseutsack, is ranked seventh. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Audio Visual Club. He has helped out backstage at talent shows and music concerts at AHS; has helped organize books at a local elementary school; has guided runners at a local 5K race; and has helped out at blood drives. Lance has taken numerous college-credit courses, including US History, Chemistry, Physics, Literature and Composition and AP Calculus. He may earn a total of 30 college credits for these courses. Lance will be majoring in mechanical engineering at Clarkson University.
Michael Esposito, son of Andrew and Danielle Esposito, is eighth in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Yearbook Club, and the Spirit Club. Michael served as a student intern. He has taken five college credit courses, including AP/ECE Statistics, AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, ECE/AP History and AP English Literature IV. He has earned 18 Early College Experience credits. Michael will be majoring in business management at UConn.
Dain Padilla, son of Jennifer Walker and David Padilla, is ranked ninth. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Junior Statesmen of America and the Audio Visual Club. He represented AHS at Boys State last year. Dain has taken nine college-credit courses, including AP/ECE Statistics, AP Biology, AP Language and
Bryan Nguy, valedictorian, is the son of Bruce Nguy and Quyen Lam. He is a member of the Junior Statesmen of America, the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and the Audio and Visual Club. His volunteer work has included helping Prendergast School organize books for their library; guide runners in the Griffin Hospital 5K race; and assisting with the lights and backstage work for AHS concerts and talent shows. Bryan has earned 22 college credits by completing the following college-level courses: Statistics, Chemistry, Language and Composition and U.S. History. Bryan is awaiting the results of testing he completed for the following courses this year: Physics, Literature and Composition, Calculus, Computer Science and Modern Traditions. He could potentially earn an additional 26 credits for courses taken this past year. Bryan is majoring in computer science at UConn in the fall.
Timmy Betancur, son of Nguyen Betancur and Eugenio Betancur, is salutatorian. Timmy has been a member of the AHS Band, the AV Club and the National Honor Society. He has helped to organize books at a local elementary school; assisted in several community events; and guided runners in a local 5K road race. Timmy has earned 24 college credits for the following courses: ECE Statistics, AP Language and Composition, AP Chemistry and ECE U.S. History. He can potentially earn an additional 20 for college credit courses he recently completed, including ECE Physics, AP Computer Science, AP Literature and Composition and AP Calculus. He will be majoring in computer science at Northeastern University.
Samantha Rowland, the daughter of Keith and Christine Rowland, is ranked third. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, and the Global Scholars Club. Samantha is the recipient of the Yale Book Award. She has taken numerous college-credit courses at AHS, including AP/ECE Statistics, AP Language and Composition; ECE/AP Chemistry; AP US History; AP English Literature IV, AP Calculus, AP/ECE Physics and ECE Modern Western Traditions. She has earned 36 Early College Experience credits. Samantha will be attending Fairfield University in the fall.
Cali Brown, daughter of Randy and Maureen Tomlinson, is fourth in her class. Cali is a member of the National Honor Society and the Global Scholars Club. She has taken seven college-credit courses, including AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP English Literature IV, AP Statistics, AP Psychology and ECE Modern Western Traditions. Cali has earned 21 Early College Experience credits. This fall, she will be attending Clark University and will be taking on a double major course of study in English and Community, Youth and Education.
Julia Ashley Catale, daughter of Joe and Susan Catale, is fifth in her class. Julia is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team, the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, the Student Ambassadors Club, the Human Relations Club, and the Junior Statesmen of America. She has been honored as a CIAC Scholar Athlete. Julia has served as a sixth grade mentor; has been a member of the Binky Patrol, which makes blankets for children who are hospitalized; and has participated in a veteran’s games night. She recently completed an AP Calculus class. Julia will be majoring in chemistry at Central Connecticut State University.
Nikka Mae Real, daughter of Novie Real, is ranked sixth. Nikka is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, Junior Statesmen of America, the Gay-Straight Alliance, the Human Relations Club and the After School Chorus. She has taken five college-credit courses, including AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP English Literature IV, AP Calculus and AP Physics. Nikka has earned 28 Early College Experience credits. She will be majoring in mechanical engineering at Gateway to UConn.
Lance Praseutsack, son of Pon and Sokho Praseutsack, is ranked seventh. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Audio Visual Club. He has helped out backstage at talent shows and music concerts at AHS; has helped organize books at a local elementary school; has guided runners at a local 5K race; and has helped out at blood drives. Lance has taken numerous college-credit courses, including US History, Chemistry, Physics, Literature and Composition and AP Calculus. He may earn a total of 30 college credits for these courses. Lance will be majoring in mechanical engineering at Clarkson University.
Michael Esposito, son of Andrew and Danielle Esposito, is eighth in his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Yearbook Club, and the Spirit Club. Michael served as a student intern. He has taken five college credit courses, including AP/ECE Statistics, AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, ECE/AP History and AP English Literature IV. He has earned 18 Early College Experience credits. Michael will be majoring in business management at UConn.
Dain Padilla, son of Jennifer Walker and David Padilla, is ranked ninth. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Junior Statesmen of America and the Audio Visual Club. He represented AHS at Boys State last year. Dain has taken nine college-credit courses, including AP/ECE Statistics, AP Biology, AP Language and
Composition, ECE/AP Chemistry, ECE/AP History, AP English Literature IV, AP Calculus, AP/ECE Physics,
and ECE Modern Western Traditions. He has earned 40 Early College Experience credits. Dain will major in
engineering at UConn.
Sarah Madar, daughter of Eileen and David Madar, is ranked tenth in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Audio Visual Club. Sarah volunteered at nearly every event involving members of the National Honor Society; has helped raise money for the Class of 2019; and assisted the teachers in her dance school. Sarah has taken several college credit courses, including ECE Modern Western Traditions, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP/ECE English Literature and Composition and Digital Electronics. She will be majoring in Interactive Media and Game Arts at Becker College.
This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.
Sarah Madar, daughter of Eileen and David Madar, is ranked tenth in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Audio Visual Club. Sarah volunteered at nearly every event involving members of the National Honor Society; has helped raise money for the Class of 2019; and assisted the teachers in her dance school. Sarah has taken several college credit courses, including ECE Modern Western Traditions, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP/ECE English Literature and Composition and Digital Electronics. She will be majoring in Interactive Media and Game Arts at Becker College.
This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.
Beacon Falls Public Library to host Firefly Walk
Shared from the Beacon Falls Library Facebook page:
"Join us [at 8:15 p.m. July 20] for a family night out at Matthies Park! We will start with a story time under the pavilion, learn some fun facts about fireflies, and then try to observe some of these fascinating insects for ourselves.
Refreshments will be served under the pavilion following the walk (S'Mores and Hot Cocoa).
"This event is a fundraiser to support STEM and Robotics programming at the Beacon Falls Public Library.
Suggested donation is $5/family. Registration is requested so that we can plan for refreshments.
Please contact KVardon@biblio.org with any questions or for more information."
Matthies Park is on Pines Bridge Road in Beacon Falls.
Sale starts Friday at St. Vincent De Paul thrift shop in Derby
Sharing from SVDP Facebook page:
ENJOY THE FOURTH!
All adult clothing, shoes, pocketbooks are $1 each. All kids' clothing is 50 cents each. 50% off new clothing, 50% off domestics. SEE YOU FRIDAY!
All adult clothing, shoes, pocketbooks are $1 each. All kids' clothing is 50 cents each. 50% off new clothing, 50% off domestics. SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Recuperation journey: Happy July
It was a beautiful morning to stand under the mulberry tree to try to get one good photo of the birds.
They love the mulberries but they move so fast. As soon as I would see one amongst the leaves it would fly away. Finally got this one.
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