History

Civic organizations in town: The Freemasons of Granby

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In the July/August Drummer edition, I wrote about how Granby was full of volunteers, mentioning many organizations such as the Granby Club, Bridge Club, and the Boy and Girl Scout chapters. One organization I overlooked was the Freemasons of Granby, a very early civic organization and the oldest fraternal organization in the world.

People

Simsbury-Granby Rotary: Community service and lots of fun

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by Rotary’s end-of-the-year, service-oriented activities truly reflect its commitment to this year’s Rotary theme “We are People of Action!” These activities also generated great enjoyment and tons of fun for all!

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Spotlight on lithium-ion battery safety

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The Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department are working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to raise awareness about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and ways to minimize them.

Great Outdoors

Gingerbread Recipe, Vintage 1950s

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From the late 19th to the mid-20th century, culinary ephemera, including recipe booklets and appliance advertising pamphlets, were published by the US government, farmers’ organizations, and food companies. These were mostly mailed or given out free at grocery stores, and they serve as a historical record of the way we cooked and ate at the time.

People

Seth Lapuk honored by American Heart Association

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The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized Granby resident Dr. Seth Lapuk with the Leadership Legacy Award on Dec. 14. The award recognizes volunteers for exceptional service and contributions over a significant period of time.