Sunday, May 27, 2018
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Valley United Way announces winner of prestigious Flynn Award
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| Ruth Parkins of Shelton |
Valley United Way has announced Ruth Parkins will receive the 48th Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award Thursday at United Way’s 2018 Volunteer Celebration to be held at the Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour.
The award is the Valley's oldest and most prestigious community service award. It is named for the late editor of The Evening Sentinel.
It has been presented annually since 1971 for a lifetime of service to the community.
Parkins is an active community volunteer, an Executive Board member and a past chair of Valley United Way’s Board of Directors.
She is also a member of the Corporate Volunteer Council and a Valley Community Reviewer for the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven’s Responsive Grants Program.
Parkins is employed by the Iroquois Pipeline Operating Co. where she manages community and government relations, stakeholder outreach, and corporate giving.
She graduated summa cum laude from Sacred Heart University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and earned her Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration from the University of New Haven.
She currently chairs the communications committee for the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, and is a member of the Northeast Gas Association’s Public Awareness and Communications Subcommittees.
Served on P&Z for 10 years
As a community leader and volunteer, Parkins was an elected member of the City of Shelton’s Planning & Zoning Commission for 10 years, serving as its Chairman from 2009-2017. She currently represents Shelton on the Naugatuck Valley Council of Government’s Regional Planning Commission and also serves as an Executive Committee member on the Shelton Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors.
She received the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Gold Seal Award in 2010, and the Shelton Economic Development Corporation’s 2014 Raymond P. Lavietes Award for Outstanding Leadership & Vison.
Parkins has been a resident of Shelton for more than 40 years and has two grown daughters, Jessica and Sarah.
Sharon Gibson-Ellis, Valley United Way President said, “Ruth is very deserving of this significant award.”
People interested in attending can go to www.valleyunitedway.org or call Valley United Way, 203-926-9478.
This is a press release from Valley United Way.
Cactus anyone? Learning to make a felt one was fun at Lizzie's in Seymour
Shelton resident Kayleigh Mihalko, needle felter extraordinaire, describes the first step in creating a cactus out of wool fiber during a class Friday at Lizzie's Corner in Seymour.
The brown wool she is holding served as the "dirt" in a tiny terra cotta pot.
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| My daughter Allegra created this cactus. |
Stay tuned for more photos in an upcoming edition of The Valley Voice newsletter.
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Ansonia, Derby GOP endorse Jaumann for 104th District
From left: Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan, Joseph Jaumann of Ansonia, Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti./ Contributed photo
ANSONIA - Republicans Wednesday unanimously endorsed local attorney and Ansonia Alderman Joseph Jaumann as their candidate for the 104th District House Seat.
“I am humbled and honored to have the support of everyone here tonight, and I look forward to spending the summer and fall talking to as many people in our district as I can about the issues facing Connecticut and the Valley area,” Jaumann said to delegates during the party convention at Copper City Bar and Grill.
“Connecticut is at a crossroads - we can’t afford another two years of failed policies that have resulted in lost businesses and jobs. I’m eager to fight for on behalf of all residents - Republicans, Democrats, and Unaffiliated - to reverse the course our state is on."
The district covers Ansonia and Derby, an area that has seen Jaumann serve in various volunteer roles over the years, from his position in local government to his volunteer work as an Ansonia Little League coach.
Jaumann said he is eager to join resurgent House Republicans in the General Assembly where, during the two legislative sessions, they maintained a laser focus on the state’s budgetary troubles while offering alternatives to radical revenue-raising concepts floated by Democrats.
“Joe Jaumann will be a true advocate for the Valley,” said Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti. “Joe is a staunch supporter of economic revitalization and someone who realizes that our residents can’t afford new taxes on their cell phones, tires or trips to local restaurants,” Cassetti said.
“We need leaders in Hartford who are willing to look beyond tax hikes as the first and last solution to our state’s problems.”
“Ansonia and Derby need elected representatives willing to fight for deep structural change,” said Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan. “Joseph Jaumann is committed to Connecticut and for the betterment of our residents.”
This is a press release from the Jaumann campaign.
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