By Kim Becker
The 14th annual Gran-Bee trivia challenge was once again a rousing success. In addition to raising money for local education projects, we found Waldo! Granby Public Schools Superintendent Alan Addley emceed for the first time dressed as the beloved character famous for his Where’s Waldo? Book series. When characters as famous as this one attend, you know the Gran-Bee is truly making a difference!
Thirty-two teams competed for bragging rights as the 2017 winners. The Holcomb Harvesters, aka Eric Lukingbeal, Sally King, and Karyn Corder, fought hard to become this year’s champions. Perennial costume favorites Jeff Gilton, Glenn Cusano, and Steve Newman won the Yellow Jacket Crown dressed as The Worker Bees.
The Worker Bees—Jeff Gilton, Glenn Cusano, and Steve Newman—won the best dressed Yellow Jacket Crown. Photos by John Adams
This fun community event was sponsored by many local businesses, including the Farmington Valley YMCA, Simsbury Bank, Lost Acres Orchard, Northwest Bank, Arrow Concrete, The Office Works, and Offshore Construction, Inc. GEF extends a special thank you to MeadowBrook of Granby, which has been a sponsor for 10 years!
The Holcomb Harvesters—Eric Lukingbeal, Sally King, and Karyn Corder—were this year’s champs. Photos by John Adams
The Granby Education Foundation supports education initiatives for people of all ages in Granby and surrounding towns. With contributions raised from the Gran-Bee and other sources, GEF funds programs in the arts, sciences, and cultural realms.
Superintendent Alan Addley emceed as Waldo, from the Where’s Waldo book series. Photos by John Adams
Previous programs include: art and writing programs at the Senior Center; a weather station at the Salmon Brook Ecology Center; Hands On Art Family Fun Day for the Granby Artists Association; arts programs such as Fiesta del Norte and author Barry Lane; after school programs such as Teen Battle Chef and DECA; and establishment of robotics clubs at GMHS, GMMS, and Wells Road School.
Gran-Bee judges were Erin Pirro, Kate Bogli and Michelle Niedermeyer. Photos by John Adams
