Derby High School softball team raises $3,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

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DERBY -The Derby High School softball team recently presented Griffin Health Assistant Vice President of Diagnostic Services Christine Cooper and Griffin Hospital President/ CEO Patrick Charmel with a $3,000 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 10^th Annual Pink Softball Game held in May against Oxford High School. 

Organized by long-time Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser is held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

Overall, the annual event has raised a total of more than $30,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. 

For more information call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/hcbw.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Seymour Public Library offering Father's Day craft kits

 

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library announced on its Facebook page today that Father's Day craft kits will be available all week.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Walnut Hill Community Church in Derby to hold food distribution Thursday

 

Seymour Oxford Food Bank offers summer kids' meal bags

 

Derby Historical Society to release 'A Day in 1762' film, present Howe Award

The Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia

ANSONIA -  Derby Historical Society will present the release of its virtual “A Day in 1762”, which is celebrating its 40th-consecutive year, at 7 p.m. June 26. 

This film was created as a way to keep our little learners in touch with their colonial past. Come and join us for this exciting outdoor event at the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.

The night’s event will begin with the presentation of the Dr. John Ireland Howe Award to Pat Tarasovic who earned the distinction for her years of service to the people of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

This event is free! Refreshments provided. Call 203-735-1908 or email info@derbyhistorical.org with questions.

** Rain date June 27
Call 203-735-1908 or email info@derbyhistorical.org with questions.

This is a press release from Daniel Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) features ledger from Derby store

Turnback Tuesday is showcasing this leather bound ledger from the F. Hallock Co. (Franklin), a very successful and large hardware store in Derby.

This ledger is 16” x 11.5” x 2.5” in size. Records and running totals were kept of people in Derby who purchased from this store.

Robert S. Gardner, who was a successful jeweler in Derby, married Franklin’s daughter, Edith May. Later he went to work for the Hallock Co. and used this ledger.

Edwin Hallock was the younger brother of Franklin and his name appears on this page dated 1897. Edwin took over the business when Franklin passed away.

The book has 500 pages all written in cursive. Robert S. Gardner was a board member for the Derby Public Library from 1918 to 1941. It was a recent donation to the Library.

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