... at 5:50 p.m. Have a good evening.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Griffin Health, Ansonia NAACP honor Black Leaders in Medicine
Honoring Black Leaders in Medicine
In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.
Today, we spotlight Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders.
In 1961, 28-year-old Dr. Elders became the chief resident at the University of Arkansas. She was the first person in the state of Arkansas to be board certified in pediatric endocrinology.
In 1987, Gov. Bill Clinton appointed Dr. Elders head of the Arkansas Department of Health, and in 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed her the 16th surgeon general of the United States. She was the first Black person and the second female to hold this position.
Derby Public Library to hold Teen Game Time fun in March
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays, Teen Game Time from 5-6:30 p.m. March 5 and 12. Nintendo Wii and tabletop games are available.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.
Ansonia Little League to hold girls softball clinic Saturday
The Ansonia Little League is happy to announce the first girls softball clinic:
Saturday, March 1
Ansonia Armory, 5 State St.
Two sessions
Minors (born in 2014 and 2015)
Majors (born in 2012 and 2013)
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Girls should bring their glove, fielding mask, and bat if they have one.
Girls should be registered first to attend the clinic.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Gen. Joseph Wheeler
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an image of Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Jr.'s boyhood home on Commerce Street in Derby.
Gen. Wheeler was born in September of 1836 and died at the age of 70 in January of 1906. His parents were Joseph Wheeler, Sr. and Julia Knox Hull-Wheeler. He was also the grandson of Gen. William Hull.
Although born in Georgia, Joseph, Jr. was sent to live with his uncle Levi Hull after the death of his mother in 1842.
[First posted on this date in 2017.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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