The Valley Voice: 03/08/22

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Assumption School in Ansonia raises funds for K of C Ukraine Solidarity Fund

Assumption School shows support for Ukraine./ Contributed photo

"Our students dressed in blue and yellow today [Monday] to show support for Ukraine.

We raised $600 for the Knights of Columbus Ukraine Solidarity Fund, which will provide temporary shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, communications, and religious supplies. 
These items will all be immediately distributed, and 100% of the donation will go directly to displaced people from Ukraine. 
"Thank you for your generosity!" 


This is shared from Assumption School's Facebook page.

Suspect sought in Shelton Stop and Shop bank robbery

    SHELTON -  Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at 12:10 p.m. today at the Stop and Shop People’s Bank at 898 Bridgeport Ave.  

   Upon arrival police learned the depicted male demanded cash from a teller, then exited the store and fled in the depicted vehicle. 
  The vehicle appears to be an older model white Nissan Sentra which had no registration plates and appears to have damage to the rear passenger side. 
   The man is described as a heavy-set white male, approximately 6-feet tall in his 50s to early 60s. The man is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with a red baseball cap, and black mask. 
  Anyone who recognizes this man or has any information regarding this robber is urged to contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544. All calls will be kept confidential. 
   The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the individual responsible for the bank robbery.


This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features businesses in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday highlights Main Street across from Elizabeth Street in Derby.

The building on the lower left is of E. (Edward) W. Peck & Company at 136 Main, specializing in stoves, ranges, house furnishings, goods, crockery etc.

Edward, in business for 30+ years, started in 1864 at age 25. He later partnered with L. W. Booth in 1882.

The business with the horse and sleigh in front was F. W. Curtiss at 132 Main, a market having dry and fancy goods.

In the background are the frozen Housatonic River and Derby-Shelton Bridge.

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

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to honor alumni, community members

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School will honor seven school alumni and community members for their service to the school and community at its annual Alumni Recognition Dinner and Auction event.

John Saccu, Andrea Hyde, Rev. Christopher M. Tiano, Arthur T. and Patsy A. Gerckens, Rebecca Keane, and Paugassett Hook & Ladder Company No. 4 of Derby will receive awards at the Recognition Dinner and Auction April 9 from 5:30-10 p.m. at Villa Bianca in Seymour.

John Saccu and Andrea Hyde will receive the Guardian Angel Award which is given to individuals who have made an impact through service in their community, or for other humanitarian efforts that reflect the mission of St. Mary-St. Michael School.

Rev. Tiano and Arthur and Patsy Gerckens will receive the Spirit of St. Mary-St. Michael School Award, which is given to alumni who have made a significant positive impact in their field or profession, in the community in which they reside.

Rebecca Keane and Paugassett Fire Department will receive the Christian Compassion Award, which is given to individuals or groups who have served the community and school in countless ways, embodying the spirit of generosity, kindness, and goodwill.

Tickets are $50 per person with tables of 10 available for $450. The event will feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner, award ceremony, live music, dancing, raffles, and a live auction for many unique items.

Tickets can be purchased at www.stmarystmichael.org.

Event sponsorship opportunities are available online at www.stmarystmchael.org, as well as space in the event program book for advertisements, congratulatory, and in memoriam messages.

Contact Principal Grace Torres at gtorres@stmarystmichael.org or 203-735-6471 for reservations and sponsorship information.

Proceeds will benefit current educational initiatives and enrichment programs for the school.

For more information about St. Mary-St. Michael School, visit www.stmaryst-michael.org.

This is a press release from the school.