Klarides-Ditria shares collection sites for National Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 27 is National Drug Take Back Day.  The Take Back Day is part of the DEA’s National Take Back Initiative to safely dispose of unwanted medications. For more information, or to check availability or specific drop off times, please contact the agency listed. Collection sites are set up throughout the area, including: Seymour Seymour Police Department, 11 Franklin St., Seymour, CT Orange Orange Police Department, 314 Lambert Road, Orange, CT Help prevent over-the-counter (cough medicine, pain relievers, etc.) and prescription drug abuse by dropping off any unwanted, expired, or unused medicines, vitamins, or nutritional supplements. All medications must be in original containers, with all names crossed out. **The service is free and anonymous, no questions will be asked** No needles or sharps will be accepted. Examples of sharps include: Needles – hollow needles used to inject drugs (medication) under the skin Syringes – devices used to inject medication into or withdraw fluid from the body Lancets, also called “fingerstick” devices – instruments with a short, two-edged blade used to get drops of blood for testing. Lancets are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes. Auto Injectors, including epinephrine and insulin pens – syringes pre-filled with fluid medication designed to be self-injected into the body Infusion sets – tubing systems with a needle used to deliver drugs to the body. Connection needles/sets – needles that connect to a tube used to transfer fluids in and out of the body. This is generally used for patients on home hemodialysis.

Sincerely,

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Tingue Manufacturing Co. in Seymour

Turnback Tuesday glances at the Tingue Manufacturing Co. in Seymour.

John H. Tingue came to Seymour in 1880 from New York City and established his business of manufacturing plush along the Naugatuck River.

With the skills of the General Manager Charles Coupland having invented a faster way of weaving mohair, they were able to produce the elegant plushes at a greatly reduced cost. Up until then, this product was manufactured in Europe.

John H. Tingue passed on April 11, 1885.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Derby Public Library to show movie 'Notting Hill' today

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Sunset seen through my misshapen pine tree.

Ansonia Cultural Commission seeks vendors for Rock the Valley Aug. 24

 

Sunday Crafternoon at Derby Neck Library to feature stamp making

DERBY - Join Derby Neck Library's biweekly Sunday Crafternoon at 3 p.m. this Sunday for a lesson in custom stamp making! 

Participants will have a change to design and carve their own unique rubber stamp for scrapbooking, print-making, and greeting card decoration. 

Registration required. Participation is limited to 12, so please register below!

https://derbynecklibrary.org/.../sunday-crafternoons.../

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Quinnipiac students clean up garden site behind Salvation Army HQ in Ansonia

 

ANSONIA - Quinnipiac University students recently cleared brush and prepared raised boxes at the community garden located behind Salvation Army headquarters in Ansonia.

Photos by Bob VanEgghen, chairman, Salvation Army Advisory Board 

A big thank you goes out to the students for their hard work getting the community garden ready for the season.