McDonald's in Derby wins recognition from veterans

Commander Ray Gagne, left, of the McEvoy Dempsey Post 10585 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Commander Erwin Williams of John H. Collins Post 24, American Legion, both of Derby, recently presented plaques to the McDonald's Restaurant, Division Street in Derby. 
Accepting the awards is Erik Herrschaft, general manager. The restaurant was recognized for assisting the veterans' organizations./ Contributed photo

Shelton native seeks votes in singing contest

Courtney Peterman of Waterbury in the Bristol McDonald's where she works. Peterman is a semi-finalist in a company-wide singing competition and needs votes on her video at  http://www.voiceofmcdonalds.com.   Mara Lavitt/Register


Best of luck to Shelton native Courtney Peterman of Waterbury as she seeks votes in McDonald's singing competition!

Derby 'mystery photo' solved

Yesterday I posted a photo and asked what a certain Ansonia native was doing. Kinda like a mystery photo!

I'm wondering how many readers knew the picture was of Sherrod McNeill, assistant principal at John G. Prendergast Elementary School in Ansonia.

On Wednesday McNeill was serving up frozen treats at McDonald's on Division Street in Derby as part of a McTeacher's Night fund-raiser.

I thought he looked so happy to be helping the Parent-Teacher Organization raise funds that I had to take his picture.
And he seemed pleased that he was able to make a soft-serve ice cream cone. I don't think I could do that.

Prendergast Principal Joe Apicella, left, seems to be asking McNeill here if he is up to the challenge of working behind the counter. I'd say he was.