Mistakes can be funny; best thing to do is 'fess up

Woops.

Even former copy editors need a proofreader now and then. 

I know one should not take oneself too seriously, but I'm embarrassed.

I made a mistake last night writing a title for a post about an upcoming presentation at the Derby Public Library.

I wrote: 

Normal Rockwell's life topic of talk at Derby Library

I read it over, as I always do, but still didn't catch my error.

It took a former colleague from the former Evening Sentinel to point it out to me this afternoon. I immediately fixed the mistake, and thanked her profusely!

So in the spirit of "transparency," a word that is bandied about a bit too much these days, I thought I would 'fess up.

And while I'm at it I'll blame everything on the August heat and humidity. 

Seymour student congratulated on logo design

Seymour Pink to use teen's artwork on T-shirts

SEYMOUR - Congratulations go out today to Miranda Zigmunt, 18, whose creative logo won Seymour Pink's annual T-shirt design contest. 
She was among 30 contestants vying for the coveted honor. 
Zigmunt is a 2015 graduate of Seymour High School.

The nonprofit Seymour Pink is a community's fight against breast cancer.

Read all the details here in a story by New Haven Register Correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Griffin Hospital in Derby designated lung cancer screening center

DERBY - A national accreditor of radiology services recently recognized Griffin Hospital as a leader in providing safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.

The American College of Radiology designated Griffin Hospital as a Lung Cancer Screening Center, an elite distinction that requires accreditation by the ACR in computed tomography in the chest module and a rigorous assessment of lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure.

Additionally, Lung Cancer Screening Centers must provide follow-up patient care, such as counseling and smoking cessation programs.

“When we started our Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Program two years ago, we wanted to provide the community with exceptional expertise, technology and patient care together to give individuals the best chance possible in finding and fighting lung cancer,” said Margaret Deegan, vice president of Ambulatory Services at Griffin Hospital. “We’re very honored and proud to receive this designation because it shows we are delivering on this mission.

Because the program was not covered by insurance, Griffin Hospital has provided hundreds of free low-dose lung cancer screens to high-risk individuals since launching its program, not wanting lack of insurance coverage to be a barrier to patients receiving this potentially life-saving test.

To date, six instances of lung cancer have been found and treated among the more than 500 individuals who have been enrolled in the program.

In December 2013, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended screening of adults aged 55 to 80 years who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.

Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography scans, and appropriate follow-up care, significantly reduces lung cancer deaths. In recognition of this fact, Medicare and most major insurances now cover the screening for high-risk individuals.

Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cancer killer – taking the lives of more people each year than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined.

For more information about Griffin Hospital’s Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Program, visit griffinhealth.org/lung.

About the American College of Radiology
The ACR, founded in 1924, is one of the largest and most influential medical associations in the United States.

The ACR devotes its resources to making imaging and radiation therapy safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. Its 36,000 members include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.

For more information about the Lung Cancer Screening Center designation, visit: acr.org/Quality-Safety/Lung-Cancer-Screening-Center.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Norman Rockwell's life topic of talk at Derby Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a program, Norman Rockwell’s America, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31.

Gordon Williams, a retired history teacher, will present this Rockwell evening, embracing many topics. 
From big city bustles to small town charm, from returning WWII vets to wistful teen-aged girls, the paintings of Norman Rockwell reflect all that was best about our country, its aspirations and dreams.  

By the end of the evening, participants will know why Rockwell was and continues to be so loved.

Registration is requested.  

For more information by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit 

www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Swing was the thing Saturday at Derby Neck Library

The Survivors play music from the 20s-40s 

Pictured from left: Lauren Humpage on electric bass fiddle, David Mechler on trumpet, Bill Steinhauser on electric guitar, and Sandra Whittman on keyboard.

DERBY - Four members of a Connecticut-based band entertained a small but appreciative audience Saturday afternoon at Derby Neck Library.

The Survivors, a seven-piece group, plays swing and Big Band hits. 

My husband, Ralph, and I enjoyed the show and the banter among the musicians. 

Their next local gig will be at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Trumbull Arts Festival at the gazebo on Town Hall Green, 5866 Main St., Trumbull.

For information visit www.SurvivorsSB.com.

Lawmakers hail funds for rehab of Derby-Shelton Bridge

HARTFORD - State Representatives Linda M. Gentile and Theresa Conroy and state Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. welcomed the approval of a major transportation improvement for Derby. 

Earlier this week, the state Bond Commission granted $2 million for the Department of Transportation to rehab the Derby-Shelton Bridge over the Housatonic River.

The funds will be administered through the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments. 
This project includes resurfacing of the deck and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.

“I am thrilled with the funding allocated for Derby-Shelton Bridge,” Gentile said. 
“The funds will not only provide a bicycling lane, but will also improve commuting traffic patterns and aesthetics. I'd like to thank Rick Dunne and his staff at the Naugatuck Valley Regional Council of Governments for their work on the planning, design and the grant application.”
“Investing in transportation projects makes sense,” Conroy said. “I am very pleased to see this funding move forward.”
“It is essential that we make improvements to our transportation infrastructure a priority in Connecticut,” Crisco said. 
“Thanks go to the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments for taking the initiative on this project, and to the Governor and state Bond Commission for supporting such an important long-term investment in our region.” 


This is a press release from the office of state Democrats.

Derby Neck Library to host swing band Saturday

The Survivors Swing Band performs in June, 2012 in Beacon Falls. Photo credit: Lloyd Bashkin (photo taken from band's website)

DERBY - Derby Neck Library will present a free concert by The Survivors, a swing band featuring music of the '20s and '30s and the Big Band sound that followed at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Hear old tunes given a new flavor with up-beat improvisations. 

This is a four-piece band made up primarily of senior musicians who give a very fun and professional approach to their favorite music.

The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from the library.