'Turnback Tuesday' features state senator's home in Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at the home of state Sen. Thomas Burlock and his wife, Caroline, located on the corner of 5th and Anson Streets, Derby.

Burlock was born in New York in 1804 and was educated at Yale. He married Caroline after completing his education and worked in New York as a grain distiller. After retiring, they moved to Shelton where Burlock took a lively interest in political issues.

Moving to Derby, he became interested in manufacturing and was a Derby legislator from 1848-49. He passed in 1865.

The woman in the photo is believed to be Caroline Burlock.

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

Recuperation journey: Late afternoon

Sun starting to set on Monday. Photo taken at Osbornedale State Park in Derby.

Recuperation journey: Solace

Recently a friend gave me a wonderful book filled with inspirational stories and quotes to help anyone going through the grieving process. The book features one positive affirmation a day for a year.

Regular readers will recall that my dear husband Ralph passed away in December.

I was moved by what I read on Saturday's page about the role of familiar objects.

Instead of getting upset and sad looking at his possessions - clothing, books, photographs, magazines, and more - the affirmation urged me to take comfort in the familiar objects in the house. 

That's a new way of looking at my surroundings and one I'm going to try to achieve.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to hold bottle, can drive

DERBY - This Saturday is our Curbside Recycle Day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in front of St. Mary-St. Michael School, 14 Seymour Ave.

Plastic and glass bottles and aluminum cans. All of the proceeds from what we collect go to support our student programs!
www.stmarystmichael.org

This is shared from the school's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to host virtual fishing tourney

DERBY - Tweens and teens! 

Join us [at Derby Neck Library] on your Nintendo Switch for the Spring Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fishing Tourney! 

Playing with friends means no entry fee and you get double the points per participant! We’ll also get to visit each other’s islands and shops and play hide-and-seek games! 

There’s always some fun surprises waiting at Derby Neck Island as well…

Library’s Switch Friend Code: 2215-9086-7325
Discord: DBNeck#3627 and TheLibrarianDNL#7172

A Zoom meeting link will also be provided for those who do not have a Discord account–please register for our Youth Services mailing list here https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17 or call the library at 203-734-1492 to receive the Zoom link!

Please note that you do need a Nintendo Online subscription in order to participate!

This is shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook page.

My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

My Sister's Place thrift store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

Watercolor workshop slated Sunday at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

Watercolor Workshop led by Rich DiCarlo on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Lane.

ANSONIA - Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo painting a fox in the snow. 

This watercolor workshop is for beginners and seasoned art veterans. Rich’s creative approach levels the playing field so it’s encouraging, challenging, and fun. 

All materials will be provided; please register in
advance by Feb. 24 at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Materials fee is $10.

This is shared from the Ansonia Nature Center's Facebook page.

Shelton Marching Gaels to hold bottle, can drive Saturday

OUR MONTHLY BOTTLE DRIVE IS BACK! 

SHELTON - The Shelton High School Marching Gaels are conducting a bottle/can drive Saturday, Feb. 26 in the bus loop, Shelton High, 120 Meadow St. 

Please donate between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thank you for the continual support of the Marching Gaels. 

**Any student needing Community Service hours is welcome to join !!