The Victorian Lady to visit Humphreys House in Ansonia

Kandie Carle as The Victorian Lady
Saturday, June 22
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
David Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia

 

Join us at the David Humphreys House for this FREE performance by actress and historical reenactor,  Kandie Carle.

 

The VICTORIAN LADY

 

While dressing in actual vintage and authentically reproduced undergarments, clothing and accessories, Kandie Carle adds humor, history and intriguing anecdotes about fashion, home life and etiquette of men and women during the Victorian time period. 

The VICTORIAN LADY program brings to light some of the differences as well as some of the similarities between us and our victorian ancestors. 

A visual delight resplendent with wit and grace, it is a refreshing view of a magnificent era in history.

          
 

Oxford Historical Society to hold tag sale Saturday at homestead

 

Griffin Health caregiver named to prestigious 40 under 40 list

Bryan Bostic

 DERBY - Griffin Health caregiver Bryan Bostic of Ansonia was recently named to the 2024 Westfair Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for his compassion and devotion as a health care professional and for commitment to his community.

The 40 under 40 recognition is given to individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 years old who are leaders in Fairfield County’s business growth.

Bostic has been a caregiver at Griffin Health for 16 years, starting as a patient transport dispatcher. 

While working at Griffin, Bryan enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University and proudly earned a BA in Business Administration in May 2016.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Bostic was called to serve as Griffin’s Laboratory Call Center Lead, where he helped maintain 126 skilled nursing facility accounts during Connecticut Department of Public Health COVID-19 Testing Program. 

This career move led to Bostic becoming a laboratory account representative, managing 50 accounts for skilled nursing facilities. In January of 2024, he was elevated to employee wellness navigator, providing fellow Griffin caregivers with guidance on high-quality health care options to maximize their savings.

For his exemplary patient-centered work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bostic was named Griffin’s 2020 Employee of the Year. The award was the culmination of several Employee of the Month awards and a Planetree Spirit of Caring Award in 2018 that reflect Bostic’s leadership at Griffin, including serving on Griffin’s Planetree Steering and Thankful Thursdays committee.

Bostic is also a distinguished 2022 Graduate of the Leadership Greater Valley Program, an 8-week intensive community leadership program sponsored by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, where he was a great contributor. He currently serves on FUEL, the Advisory Board of the Chamber's Young Professionals Group.

“Bryan is truly a devoted, compassionate and award-winning health care professional who has made an indelible mark on all those that he comes in contact with,” the nomination for Bryan stated. “Bryan is deeply admired and respected by his colleagues at Griffin Health and serves as a model for others to emulate. His warm smile and engaging personality sets Bryan apart and has endeared him to others.”

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Health in Derby honors nurse with The Daisy Award

Nicole Carvalho

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Nicole Carvalho, RN, of Bethany, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. 

Winners can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends, or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care.

Carvalho, a nurse in The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, was nominated by a patient for her unwavering support and kindness.

“The birth of my son was a long, and tiring, but rewarding experience,” the nomination for Carvalho stated. “Nicole explained to me how to push effectively and really encouraged me! After the delivery, she went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and heard throughout my hospital stay. Nicole had the perfect mix of giving advice and listening to what I wanted. I am very thankful for her!”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. 

The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. 

The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Valley community to mark Juneteenth outside Ansonia City Hall

 

Derby Public Library celebrates birthday of namesake, kicks off summer reading

Harcourt Wood

Turnback Tuesday wishes a Happy Birthday to our Library’s namesake, Harcourt Wood.

Holton Harcourt Wood was born June 19, 1885 to Col. H. Holton and Alice Grout Wood.

Due to an illness, Harcourt passed away at the young age of 11. The Woods, grieving the loss of their young son, graciously decided to donate a Library to the City of Derby in their son's honor.

The Library was dedicated Dec. 27, 1902 and opened to the public on Feb. 13, 1903.

Please join the Library this Saturday, June 22, for the kickoff celebration of our Summer Reading program, and enjoy a cupcake in celebration of Harcourt’s birthday.

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