Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. 
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun Wednesdays in March as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 
Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information stop by the Library, call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Gentile participates in forum focusing on jobs in medical field

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile

HARTFORD - State Rep. Linda Gentile, D-Ansonia, Derby, Friday participated in an information forum at the Commission on Economic Competitiveness focused on developing a cluster of jobs in the medical and personal health field.

“I believe that one of the most important things that I can do as a legislator and policymaker is look for opportunities and ways to create jobs and improve our economy. That is why I attended and participated in this forum focusing on the creation of jobs in the medical field,” Gentile said.

The meeting discussed establishing and maintaining an Asset Inventory across the state to identify Connecticut organizations and companies working in bioscience, biopharma, biotech, genomics, clinomics, epigenomes, pharmacogenomics, and related fields.

By identifying these organizations, the state can promote business development through competitions that will incentivize firms or individuals located anywhere in the world to come into Connecticut. Furthermore, the state will be able to retain talent and invite and recruit experts in the fields of precision medicine and personalized health work in CT to build a critical mass of talent.

The economic impact of building a cluster and critical mass around precision medicine will have strong and positive effects cross the state.

The Commission on Economic Competitiveness works to analyze the implications of state tax policy on state business and industry and to develop policies that promote economic growth.

This is a press release from the state House Democrats' office.

It starts with 'hello' at Irving School in Derby

DERBY - Irving School staff and students are taking part this week in the 'Start with Hello' initiative. This bulletin board at the school features ways to say hello in many different languages. 
All four Derby public schools are participating in the initiative. The goal of “Start with Hello Week” is to raise awareness of social isolation and eliminate it. The program teaches students the skills they need to include peers who are being isolated. Students who feel isolated can become victims of bullying and depression, and have difficulty with academics. 


Please stay tuned for more information in the next issue of The Valley Voice newsletter.

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Seymour Lions Club member recognized for commitment to organization

Pictured from left: District Governor Colette Anderson, Zone Chair Melissa A. Smith of Seymour Lions Club, and International Director N. Alan Lundgren.

 

SEYMOUR - Melissa A. Smith  has been awarded the International President Certificate of Appreciation by Lions Clubs International in recognition of her commitment to Lions.  

District Governor Lion Colette Anderson wrote:

“This Lion joined the Seymour Lions in February of 2009.  She became an immediate asset to the club by helping to make their annual car show a success. She was observed running around helping anyone she could from assisting in the kitchen to selling 50/50 tickets, handling distribution of trophies and cleaning up after the show.  She is full of energy, enthusiasm and has great organizational skills.  She moved to become club secretary during which time she learned as much as she could about being a Lion.  She streamlined report requirements and met deadlines resulting in the club receiving 100 percent club.  
"Once this lion become club president, she mentored the new secretary who said she was nervous to fill her shoes.  Anyone who knows this Lion is most familiar with her enormous smile and the hug she will greet you with.  She is well respected by her peers throughout the lion community for her hard work and dedication to making the community a better place to live. In the past two years, she has stepped up to be the zone 4 chairwoman. She continues to mentor lions outside her club and to increase membership throughout the zone. Her goal is that they all receive the 100 percent club this year.  

"This Lion has been awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship and recently became a guiding lion.  This lion lives the Lion’s motto “We Serve”.”

Smith is a member of the Seymour Lions Club. She has been a Lion for eight years, and she has participated in various club projects including Annual Car Show, Summer Cruise Nights, Fourth Grade Foresters Program, Earth Day, Senior Pizza/Bingo, and numerous other projects.

“It is very rewarding to help fulfill community needs, and it is a great honor to be presented with this award,” Smith said.

The Seymour Lions Club has 44 members and meets on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Tavern 1757. 

Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. 

For more information or to get involved with the Seymour Lions Club, contact us at seymourlions52@att.net

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. 
Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. 

For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.

This is a press release from Seymour Lions Club.

Master's Table slates March meals at church hall in Ansonia