Verse
Flowers
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When I see the police officer directing traffic at Meadow View Farms in Southwick, I’m always amazed that so many people, like me, love flowers!
People
Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital welcomes new equine vet
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Salmon Brook announces some changes in the large animal division at our hospital. Dr. Creden, after 20 years on the road, will be transitioning into our small animal hospital in August.
Great Outdoors
Friends of Holcomb Farm
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Yes, that’s right; it’s July – and from the perspective of the Friends of Holcomb Farm, it is a new and promising year.
Town/Govt
Public Works
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Independence Day: Thursday, July 4, is a holiday for Paine’s. All Thursday and Friday trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day.
Happenings at the Center
The Senior Skinny
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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
CT Valley Views
CT Senator John Kissel legislative update
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Connecticut is at a crossroads economically. The regular session for the budget is over but there are looming question marks on tolls and bonding which will be debated in a special session after July 1. The budget must be balanced but the Governor is being challenged by the unions involving a $428 million dollar anticipated consession.
CT Valley Views
CTVV: State Comptroller, Kevin Lembo
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Connecticut is a state in transition. It has historic challenges, but it also has a new governor, new budget and a new way of finding solutions.
CT Valley Views
FARM sponsors polo tournament
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L-R Susan Patricelli Regan and Bill Regan were VIP-tent attendees at the Farmington Polo Club opening season match.
People
Foxfield FARM touts benefits of equine therapy
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Foxfield For a Recovery Mission (F.A.R.M.) participated in a Salve Regina masters thesis study to prove the value of equine programs. Victoria Becott, a senior at the Newport, R.I. university chose the therapy as part of her graduate studies in the clinical mental health counseling program.
Health Notes
Osteoporosis: Recognize this often silent bone loss condition
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People often say how they are shrinking and becoming shorter with age, and we often see the elderly in a stooped posture. What has only become known relatively recently is that the compression of the spine, due to weakened bones that make up the vertebrae, is what causes this posture and reduced height. It’s not to be taken lightly.