Drumrolls
Bill Griswold, teacher and friend will be missed
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William Herbert Griswold, of East Windsor, passed away on Sept. 7, at the age of 94.
Life
Saluting Jim Hall: a community treasure
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In Granby, the American Legion Pancake Breakfast is synonymous with the opening day of fishing season—a maple-syrup-covered tradition anglers and breakfast lovers anticipate all year. On the second Saturday of April, you’ll find Jim Hall at the grill flipping the hundreds of pancakes served at the main fundraiser for the Shannon-Shattuck Post 182.
History
A Backwards Glance
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In June 2003, Jim Hall (pictured above) was given much-deserved recognition for his service to American Legion Post 182 and for organizing Granby’s Memorial Day parade for 33 years. This year we thank Jim for his 51st Memorial Day parade and celebration in a year that desperately needs a drum-thumping, fife-playing outing on the Green.
History
Granby’s BiCentennial was 34 years ago—where did the time go?
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1986 was a year of a grand celebration of Granby, both with a look back at the town’s 200-year history and a look forward to a future filled with promise.
Celebrating 50
Headline news…in the 2010s
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As the Drummer celebrates its 50th year of publication, the world has spun out of control
History
Memorial Day is always about more than the parade
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Memorial Day, as we traditionally celebrate it, was cancelled by COVID-19. This year the pomp and circumstance, parade, community picnic and concerts on the green were absent but our gratitude for those who served and gave their lives has not diminished.
Life
Elaine Jones (1937-2020)
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The Drummer and the town of Granby are saddened to learn that Elaine Jones passed away on March 6, 2020, after a long illness. Elaine made Granby her home for 57 years with Jim, her husband of 53 years.
Celebrating 50
Front page news…in the 1980s
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Newspaper editors agonize over the content of the front page whether it’s the New York Times or The Granby Drummer. On any given day there may be several events in play that deserve a “lead” headline and right-top placement.
History
Visiting the Granby Drummer archives: What happened in Granby in the late 70s?
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Tudor Holcomb passed away on Feb 11, 1978. He was highly respected and admired for his lifetime of giving and leading Granby.
Celebrating 50
The mid 70s brought change to the Center
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Granby’s 1970s growing pains— controversial budgets, development proposals, plans for creating a commercial center in the wedge between Route 189 and Route 20, a school system with growing pains, a failed sewer system and cars lined up for blocks waiting to pump rationed gasoline all shared space on the Drummer’s front page.