Pink tree adorns front of Seymour Police HQ

Photo by Dajana Damjanovich

This tree in front of the Seymour Police Department headquarters on Franklin Street was decorated today by volunteers from Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer, assisted by two town employees. It looks beautiful!


And a reminder for this weekend:

Osborne Homestead in Derby, Commodore Hull 5K race featured in newsletter

Dear readers,

The latest Valley Voice is now out. 
Please click here to read about the Osborne Homestead Museum's holiday decorations, the Commodore Hull 5K in Derby and Shelton, and more. 

~ Patti and Ralph

Stroke support group to meet at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will meet Dec. 8./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will host its next meeting from noon-1 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

The Life after Stroke Support Group is open to stroke survivors between the ages of 20 and 65. 

This group provides information from health experts, resources, and support for individuals who have suffered a stroke in the prime of their lives. Caregivers are also welcome.

For more information, contact Griffin Hospital Rehabilitation Services at 203-732-7445.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Church in Shelton to hold Holly Fair Saturday

Shelton High School scholar athletes win recognition

Contributed photo

Shelton Public Schools Director of Athletics John Niski has announced the Fall 2016 Shelton High School Blanchette's Sporting Goods SCC Scholar Athletes. 
They are Ethan Shuster, left, and Mackenzie Bures.

Shuster is involved in Boys’ Soccer, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field. His class rank is #24/387 and his gpa is 92.96.   

His activities include SHS Boys’ soccer, Indoor Track captain, Outdoor Track & Field captain, SCC All-Academic Team, Soccer Team Scholar Athlete, CAPT Scholar, World Language Italian Honor Society, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist, National Honor Society, Student Council, JSA.

  

“Ethan is one of the most well-rounded players I have ever coached," Shelton High School Boys' Soccer Coach Joe D'Auria said. "His athletic ability is incredible and he is a fierce competitor. He is as smart on the playing field as he is in the classroom."

                                                                                     

Bures participates in Girls' Volleyball and Softball. Her class rank is #7/387 and her gpa is 96.03.

She is Volleyball Captain, Softball Captain, SCC All-Academic team, SCC Academic All-Star team, All-SCC Volleyball 1^st team, Volleyball Senior All-Star game, Volleyball All-State team, Softball All-Division SCC team, World Language Italian Honor Society, Italian Club, Student Council Executive Board, SHS Honor Roll, SHS Student of the Month, AP Scholar, Softball Junior Select game

“Mac is a great role model both on and off the court," Girls Volleyball coach LeAnne Bianchine said. "She is an inspiration to everyone in our program."

                                                                             

The SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program is sponsored by Blanchette’s Sporting Goods and recognizes student athletes who have a minimum of a B (3.0) overall and earn a varsity letter.  

Student athletes also demonstrate leadership qualities by being a positive role model both on and off the field and show commitment to self-improvement and put their team before themselves.

This is a press release from John Niski, Director of Athletics, Shelton Public Schools.

First Baptist Church in Ansonia to host community meeting

Information shared from City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Decorated dining room dazzles at Osborne Homestead in Derby

Museum celebrates 'sparkling holiday'

It's difficult to pick a favorite room at the Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby. 
Members of 10 area garden clubs have beautifully decorated the rooms of the Colonial Revival-style home at 500 Hawthorne Ave. using the theme "A Sparkling Holiday." Each room features the color of a birthstone. 
The Roxbury/Bridgewater Garden Club adorned the dining room based on the green gemstone peridot, the birthstone for August. 

Tours will run through Dec. 17. 
They will be offered from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. 

On Fridays, Dec. 2, 9, and 16, the museum will present “Twilight Tours” to show off the shimmering glow of the decorations from 4-7 p.m. 

*Stay tuned for more photos in the next issue of the Valley Voice newsletter.