Naugatuck High School hosted a college fair April 4 for students to meet and talk with representatives from dozens of colleges, universities and other programs. –CONTRIBUTED
Mr. and Mrs. John C. DiFelice of Naugatuck will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a celebration at the family’s summer home in Canaan. Mr. and Mrs. DiFelice were married April 29, 1977, at Prospect Congregational Church of Prospect by Rev. Gregory Weider. They have five children, Donald Savoy Sr. of Waterbury, Richard DeFelice Sr. of Waterbury, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Savoy of Waterbury, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Savoy of Torrington and Robert Savoy of Thomaston and several grandchildren. Mrs. DiFelice is the former Bernice Cathcart Savoy. –CONTRIBUTED
Long River Middle School sixth-grade students Sarah Cooley and Emma Fabrizi were the winner and runner-up, respectively, of a Women’s History Month essay contest sponsored by state representatives Lezlye Zupkus, R-89th District, and Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-105th District. Students from Beacon Falls and Prospect wrote essays on ‘How a Connecticut Woman Made a Contribution to the State and Nation and How it Affects Me.’ Cooley wrote her essay on Maria Sanchez, who was the first Hispanic woman elected to the Connecticut General Assembly. Fabrizi, wrote her essay on Alice Paul, who helped bring about the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Pictured, from left, Klarides-Ditria, Fabrizi, Cooley, Zupkus, and Long River Assistant Principal Michelle Meyers. –CONTRIBUTED
The Naugatuck Fire Department recently honored the local winners of 11th annual Connecticut fire prevention poster contest. All Naugatuck students in grades four and five were eligible to compete. The winners in fourth grade were Mariah Hawley (first place) from Maple Hill School, Marcella Baptistim (second place) from St. Francis-St. Hedwig School, and Christie Weir (third place) from Maple Hill School. The winners in fifth grade were Evelyn Morse (first place) from Cross Street Intermediate School, Julia Dumont (second place) from St. Francis-St. Hedwig School, and Aviana Ramos (third place) from Cross Street Intermediate School. Pictured with the students is Deputy Fire Marshall William Scanlon. –CONTRIBUTED
The Ion Bank Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Bethlehem-based Wellspring Foundation for the Outpatient Hardship Fund in its Middlebury office. Pictured, from left, Woodbury Ion Bank branch manager Jessica Allen, Wellspring Foundation Outpatient Services Coordinator Amy Langevin, Wellspring Foundation Assistant Clinical Director and Director of Outpatient Services Mark Johnson, Ion Bank and Ion Bank Foundation President and CEO Charles Boulier III, and Watertown Ion Bank branch manager Diane Stewart. –CONTRIBUTED
Kaynor Technical High School students from Prospect and Naugatuck placed at the SkillsUSA state competition. From left, Thiri Htet came in third in SC nurse assisting. Casey Redd came in second in freshmen leadership and earned a medal in freshmen exploratory demo. Jacob Bethin, along with his teammates, earned third place in promotional bulletin board. Justin Fortin came in first in skills connect carpentry and will be going to Louisville, Ky. as part of Kaynor’s SkillsUSA nationals team in June. –CONTRIBUTED
Showcase Realty, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new office at 113 North Main St. in Beacon Falls on April 3 with town officials. The Beacon Falls office Showcase’s sixth office. –LUKE MARSHALL
Firefighters from the Naugatuck and Waterbury fire departments practice trench rescue techniques with help of members of the Connecticut Fire Academy April 17 at Baummer’s Pond in Naugatuck. The training, which is done annually, teaches firefighters how to safely rescue people who have been trapped in situations such as a foundation collapsing during construction work or when a trench collapses during road work. Members of the Naugatuck Fire Department said these types of rescues aren’t common but do occur. –LUKE MARSHALL
Sisters Katie, left, and Carly Luchina, both 6 of Naugatuck, watch as Kurt Beckley from Balloon Benders makes balloon animals during the Naugatuck Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Easter Village April 14. –LUKE MARSHALL
Devin Caulfield, 4, of Naugatuck, takes a closer look at some Easter decorations during the Naugatuck Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Easter Village April 14. –LUKE MARSHALL
Ariebella Paul, 3, of Naugatuck, gives the Easter Bunny a high-five at the Naugatuck Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Easter Village April 14. –LUKE MARSHALL
Naugatuck Firefighter Bill Drew straightens out flowers at fire headquarters on Maple Street April 13 during the Naugatuck Firefighters Local 1219’s annual Easter Flower sale. The union uses the money to help the community, including sponsoring sports teams, school functions and borough events. –LUKE MARSHALL
Concetta Joy Palmieri, of Naugatuck, and her dog, Luigi, check out the flowers for sale by Naugatuck fire headquarters on Maple Street April 13 during the Naugatuck Firefighters Local 1219’s annual Easter Flower sale. The union uses the money to help the community, including sponsoring sports teams, school functions and borough events. –LUKE MARSHALL
