Food Trucks on the River on tap at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton

Logan, Zupkus to host meeting at Clark Memorial Library in Bethany

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District. 
Zupkus, R-Prospect, represents the 89th District.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Oates Bros. trucking company in Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at a photo from Derby Day, 1914. 

These lovely ladies from Seymour are being carried by the Oates Brothers Trucking & Express of Derby. 

The business was started in 1900 by brothers John F. & Michael F Oates. First working out of 94 Caroline St. until 1911, they moved to 224 Main St. and then to 282 Main St. Their primary headquarters stayed in Derby until 1928 when it was moved to Shelton. 

The Oates Bros. specialized in both local and long distance moves, boasting their ability to move pianos, boilers, and safes.

Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week! 

Crosby Commons in Shelton hosts program on finances for retired veterans

Veterans learn about financial options at Crosby Commons in Shelton./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Several military veterans and their families attended a recent program at Crosby Commons provided by Veterans Financial. 

The company helps wartime veterans and their surviving spouses learn what eligible income for which they qualify. 

The event saw a large turnout of veterans ranging from retired service members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. 
Many are unaware of the supportive services and financial assistance available to them.

“It is extremely rewarding to offer programs like these to our residents and to Veterans in the public because they so humbly gave their service to our country and to be able to help them financially in their elder years is so very important,” said Kelly Coppola, Activities Director at Crosby Commons.

Veterans Financial provides supportive services and assistance to families by giving them guidance with senior care options and what eligibility they have in receiving financial assistance towards them. 

Most of the veterans were drafted into their respected military branches as it was implemented during wartime. 
Many of the men and women in attendance began their military duties at 18, 19, and 20 years old. 

 “Everybody was drafted at the time. I had four brothers who were in the service,” said Gerry Brown, Crosby Commons resident. “They couldn’t resist, but they got to choose where they wanted to go. They chose their branch- two joined the Navy, one went to the Army and one was a Navy Seabee,” she said. 

The program not only offered insight into what financial programs veterans can apply for, but created a platform for many guests to reminisce. 

“I served in the U.S. Army Air Force and was sent to Montana, served a couple of months there. I then went to Miami Beach, waited for my plane to come in and it brought me to South America, the northern tip of Africa, and then India. I served in India for a little over two years," Michael Gurlides, Crosby Commons resident, said. 

The Wesley Village Campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. It includes: Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent/Assisted Living Community, Lifestyle Transitions Assisted Living/Memory Support Community, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

The campus is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.