Photo shared of Derby dentist from days gone by

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo shows local dentist Dr. Frank P. McEnerney in his office that was located on Elizabeth Street across from the Commodore Hull Theater. Dr. McEnerney was born in Derby and graduated Derby High School, Holy Cross College as well as the University of Pennsylvania College of Dentistry. 
His framed credentials hang on the wall behind him in the photo's background. Dr. McEnerney was also an active member of the Elks Lodge in Derby plus many other civic-minded groups in the Valley. 

Note: this photo was donated by Dr. McEnerney's granddaughter, Geraldine Fallon, who currently serves on the Derby Public Library Board of Directors. Geraldine's mother, Frances Fallon, previously served on the Library Board for 50 years.


*This is shared from a Derby Public Library Facebook post. 
I hope you enjoy photos from a simpler time in the Valley as much as I do.

Ansonia mayor jokes around at radio station

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti showing off his Presidential trivia skills this morning with Chaz and AJ on WPLR.


This is reprinted with permission from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Ansonia offers vendor applications for bicycle festival

Griffin Hospital in Derby to present Caring Heart Awards

Cheryl A. Santiago, RN, left, and Linda Stochmal, right, will be honored with the Caring Heart Award for their work at The Heart Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Shelton resident Susan DeLeon, former director of The Umbrella, and The Heart Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital will be honored with the Caring Heart Award at the 11th Annual Women’s Heart Wellness and Caring Heart Award Brunch March 12. 

The event will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the hospital Dining Room, 130 Division St.

The award recognizes individuals and groups that foster initiatives to promote and improve the general health and well-being of all. 

This is the eighth year the award will be bestowed.

Susan DeLeon

DeLeon served as director of The Umbrella, a domestic violence shelter in Ansonia, for more than 25 years. 
She is a marriage and family therapist who has received many community recognitions for her work with The Umbrella and BHCare including the Lillian Chrostowski Award from TEAM, Inc., the Silver Seal Award from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Outstanding Community Service Award from Gateway Community-Technical College.

Griffin Hospital’s free Heart Wellness Clinic helps those with congestive heart failure stay well by giving them regular screening and support and providing a better understanding of their condition by equipping them with skills and strategies to stay healthy and avoid preventable hospital admissions.

Increase disease awareness

The Caring Heart Award is presented by the Women’s Heart Wellness Committee, which consists of healthcare professionals, heart patients, and women from throughout the Valley. 
The primary focus of the group is to increase heart disease awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. 
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease kills nearly twice as many women in the United States as all types of cancer.

The brunch will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 9 a.m. 
There will be presentations by Griffin Hospital’s Department of Radiology Chair Dr. Devika Jajoo on ways to take care of your health, and by certified diabetes educator Mary Swansiger on diabetes prevention and management. There will also be blood pressure and diabetes testing and consultation. 

Tickets for the brunch are $25. The event is open to the public. 

Proceeds benefit the Women’s Heart Wellness Fund, which supports heart wellness programs for women in the Valley.

Valet parking will be available.

Reservations are due by March 4. 
To make a reservation or for more information, email whw@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Save the date: Salvation Army to host recognition breakfast in Ansonia

My husband, Ralph, and I are members of the Greater Valley Salvation Army Advisory Board and our small but dedicated group is planning the third annual recognition 
breakfast.

It will be held on April 28 at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen, 557 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia.

Update: We are pleased to announce that
Diane Stroman, executive vice president, TEAM, Inc. will serve as mistress of ceremonies, and James E. Ryan, President, Shelton Economic Development Corp., will be our guest speaker.

Please save the date and plan to join us! 

And stay tuned for further details.

Prom for senior citizens planned in April at Ansonia High School

Tickets are available at the senior center.


Sharing this information from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Shop run by nonprofit in Derby cuts prices to assist needy

Sharing message from St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley

DERBY - The nonprofit St. Vincent De Paul runs a thrift shop featuring rock-bottom prices. All proceeds are used to support a food bank that assists needy Valley residents year-round.

In a message today, shop manager Cindy Barbian writes: "We are having a big end of winter sale, spring is right around the corner and we need to make room, so out with the old.

The shop at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

 The sale continues next week. We have all adult and children's clothing for $1, with the exception of winter coats, they are $2.

"All shoes $1 and boots are only $2, and all scarves and mens' ties are 50 cents. Books and VHS tapes are buy one, get one free. 
"We also have a large selection of housewares, bric a brac and our beautiful furniture room to browse.
"Forget those high priced stores at the mall, St. Vincent De Paul has it all.
"We are accepting all donations, small and large. [If you] have furniture in good condition call to schedule a pick-up, we are not allowed (insurance) to enter the home, but can pick up in garage, [on] deck, or [in] driveway."

The shop and food bank are at 237 Roosevelt Drive. 
For information call 203-734-7577.