Recuperation journey: Looking out the window

 ... on a gray Groundhog Day.

Make a Valentine's Day craft at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library staff invites the public to stop in between Feb. 8 and 12 during regular hours to make a Valentine's Day craft.

Call 203-888-3903 for information.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from Seymour Public Library Facebook page. 

Family asks help in locating Shelton man, missing since Jan.17

**Please share**

Jason Mastroianni **MISSING PERSON**

My cousin Jason Mastroianni's last known whereabouts were at his home on Thompson Street in Shelton, CT, on Monday, January 17, 2022. At some point during the day, he left the house, leaving behind his wallet, ID, keys, and car.

He has not been seen or heard from since.

*This is by no means normal for him to do and extremely concerning*

**Jason requires a cane and a back brace to simply ambulate, so if he left on foot he couldn't have gone far but if he got into a car, then it's possible for him to be anywhere.

Unfortunately, Jason does not meet the criteria for a silver alert, but that does not mean he is without medical issues that will cause him distress without treatment. He suffered a debilitating back and neck injury several years ago, which caused nerve damage, and he sees specialists who treat him for these issues. Jason always shows up for his appointments, but this past Friday, January 28, 2022, he did not show up for one of the most important ones he has.

Due to his medical condition, it's likely that he may seek medical attention if able to do so. So, in addition to the general public, I am asking for help from all the EMS, FD, PD, nurses, and doctors in the area and beyond.

It's possible that Jason might show up at an ER, an EMS Station, a Fire House, or a Police Station seeking help. It's also possible that someone else may call 911 for him. For those EMS services who post in different parts of a city or town, you see hundreds of people walking or driving by your ambulance daily and it's possible that you may come across Jason simply by being at a post.

So please, take a moment, look at his picture, and if you see him, please call the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544.

On behalf of myself and my family, thank you all for your efforts to help us bring Jason home.

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library to host virtual 'groundhog themed' story time

SHELTON - Join Miss Jessica on Thursday at 11:15 a.m. for the story Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller and an accompanying activity! 
Be sure to register with an email address to receive the Zoom link. Remember to pick up your activity kit at Huntington Branch Library, 41 Church St., by the end of the day today in order to participate!

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=453215&PK=

'Turnback Tuesday' features businessman's Colonial-style house in Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at the home of Thomas Wallace of Wallace & Sons Manufacturing. Wallace arrived in Derby in 1841 and was employed at Howe Pin Manufacturing. He later branched off to create Wallace & Sons, a manufacturing company of brass and copper goods in Ansonia.

Thomas' home, a Colonial-style house with a center chimney (shown) was located at 187 Minerva St., Derby. He lived there with his family until 1872 and then moved to Cliff Street, Ansonia. It is not known if he was living in this location when the photo was taken.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history!

My Sister's Place thrift shop in Ansonia posts this week's sales

My Sister's Place thrift shop is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

Recuperation journey: Sharing a Facebook memory

 A lucky capture taken through the slider on Feb. 1, 2017. It's always a treat when cardinals visit.