Thursday, March 29, 2018
Newsletter: SVDP in Derby makes Easter bright, 'Queen' visits Seymour
Dear readers,
Today's Valley Voice newsletter features Queen Elizabeth I visiting Seymour, St. Vincent De Paul distributing Easter goodies in Derby, and more.
Thanks for reading!
Patti and Ralph
Capitol Conversation with Valley lawmakers slated in Shelton
SHELTON - The New Haven Manufacturers Association and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Capitol Conversation with the Valley Legislative Delegation April 4.
The event will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. at PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Ave.
From a Facebook event page:
"Due to the security requirements at PerkinElmer, advance registration is required for this event. No walk-ins will be permitted.
"With the Legislative session in Hartford in full swing, please join us for a conversation with the members of our local Valley Legislative Delegation about the status of the state budget and other issues impacting the Valley business community. Legislators are reaching out to hear from you about your priorities.
"This special forum will be held in the new Conference Center at PerkinElmer in Shelton. Although free to attend, due to security requirements pre-registration is required (no walk-ins)."
"Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Free to attend."
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Oxford Women's Spring Softball League seeks players
*Info shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
Diabetes support group to host talks on nutrition at Griffin Hospital in Derby
The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host presentations about low-carb eating for individuals diagnosed with diabetes./ Contributed photo
DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations about low carbohydrate eating for individuals diagnosed with diabetes at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. April 10 at the hospital, 130 Division St.
Topic of discussion for the meeting will be “Carbohydrate Counting: Putting Skills into Practice.”
Carb counting is a great tool for diabetes self-management, while still eating a healthy variety of foods.
The group will discuss how to correctly measure total carbohydrates, how to count fiber, understanding nutrition labels, what to do when dining out and eating combination foods. Record keeping and pattern management will also be discussed.
The presentations will be in the hospital’s Childbirth Education Classroom A.
There will be free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.
The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September-June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.
No registration is required.
For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Klarides sisters renew call to provide tax relief for disabled veterans
HARTFORD - House Republican Leader Themis Klarides and her sister, state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria are continuing to fight to pass legislation that helps disabled veterans.
House Bill 5231 will allow municipalities, with their legislative body's approval, to freeze property taxes on homes owned by certain disabled veterans and their spouse or surviving spouse.
To be eligible, the veteran must have a service-connected disability and either the veteran or spouse must have lived in Connecticut for at least one year.
House Republican Leader Themis Klarides said, "In these difficult economic times, we are aware that municipalities are struggling financially. That is why this bill was written to provide towns and cities an option to offer this opportunity rather than mandate it."
She continued, "Veterans who are injured as a result of their service live on fixed incomes and freezing their property taxes will help make living in our state more affordable."
Rep. Klarides-Ditria added, "Letting our local governments decide to freeze taxes for disabled veterans is something they should be allowed to do. Disabled veterans deserve this tax relief, and I will continue to fight to get this legislation passed."
The Veterans' Affairs Committee passed this legislation unanimously. Before the bill can become law it must pass both the House and Senate.
This is a press release from Connecticut House Republicans' office.
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