Friday, April 22, 2016
Recycle, repurpose, reuse class, Tech Time slated at Derby Public Library
DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. May 17.
Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to show participants, ages 18 and over, how to make worry beads.
These beads have several uses in Greek culture, including providing relaxation, guarding against bad luck, and helping to stop a bad habit.
The May dates also will include a demonstration of the Library's recently purchased 3-D printer.
Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to show participants, ages 18 and over, how to make worry beads.These beads have several uses in Greek culture, including providing relaxation, guarding against bad luck, and helping to stop a bad habit.
All materials will be provided. The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.
Registration is required.
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
Tech Time
The Library offers monthly Tech Time sessions.
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.
The May dates also will include a demonstration of the Library's recently purchased 3-D printer.
Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing on-line job applications,
scanning/sending documents and photos, etc., your problems will be addressed.
The next sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 18, and at 10 a.m. May 19.
No registration is needed.
For more information, stop 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.
Friday Foto Fun ~ Where was this taken?
Sharing a mystery photo today. I'm sure many local residents will know where I snapped this!
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Conroy to host wartime service medal ceremony in Seymour
SEYMOUR - State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, Beacon Falls, Derby, will hold a Connecticut Wartime Service Medal presentation ceremony for local veterans at 5 p.m. May 25 at Seymour Middle School.
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| State Rep. Theresa Conroy |
Veterans or their family members can fill out an application before April 29 and return it to the address listed on the application.
In addition, please RSVP to Conroy’s office at (860) 240-8858.
In addition, please RSVP to Conroy’s office at (860) 240-8858.
Criteria for recipients is as follows:
· Proof of wartime service for at least 90 days, unless operation lasted less than 90 days;
· Proof of honorable discharge;
· Proof that you are a current resident of CT or were in residence at the time of service.
“I look forward to presenting these medals to the heroic servicemen and servicewomen of Connecticut. It is an honor to host this ceremony,” Conroy said.
Applications are available at: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/
This is a press release from Conroy's office.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
My Sister's Place in Ansonia presents fashion show
Stay tuned for a story in The Valley Voice newsletter.
Salvation Army to hold recognition breakfast in Ansonia
This will be a great community event. Please join us next Thursday!
Gentile backs bill to give firefighters workers' compensation
HARTFORD - State Rep. M. Linda Gentile, D-Ansonia/Derby, is pleased to report that firefighters, both current and former, could soon have workers’ compensation coverage for illnesses and diseases attributable to the performance of their duties.
“This important bill has come a long way thanks to the hard work of many,” Gentile said.
The bill passed by unanimous vote at 12:07 a.m. today and will now be taken up in the Senate.
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| State Rep. Linda M. Gentile |
“This important bill has come a long way thanks to the hard work of many,” Gentile said.
The bill passed by unanimous vote at 12:07 a.m. today and will now be taken up in the Senate.
The legislation presumes that firefighters are at risk for numerous types of cancers, diseases and illnesses.
It makes those affected eligible for workers' comp benefits unless evidence shows something else was the cause.
“It is reasonable and responsible legislation that will provide a much needed and deserved level of protection for those individuals who selflessly provide public safety and protection for all of us and our families," Gentile said. "It is simply the right thing to do."
This is a press release from Gentile's office.
It makes those affected eligible for workers' comp benefits unless evidence shows something else was the cause.
“It is reasonable and responsible legislation that will provide a much needed and deserved level of protection for those individuals who selflessly provide public safety and protection for all of us and our families," Gentile said. "It is simply the right thing to do."
This is a press release from Gentile's office.
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