Bonus Pages
William Shattuck: his 90-year-old diary of Granby life
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(Part 1 of 2) There is a room in the Preservation Barn of the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) that might be well considered the “heart of Granby history.”
Great Outdoors
Granby Horse Council visits Valkyrie Equestrian Center and Julien’s Farm Store
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On July 16, Julien’s Farm Store hosted the Granby Horse Council (GHC) during its monthly meeting that was held at Valkyrie Equestrian Center. Carolyn Mainardi, Valkyrie’s owner, gave a tour to start off the evening. GHC members and guests walked through the stables, past the indoor and outdoor rings, and were introduced to equine residents along the way.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Shirley Murtha, advocate for bugs, birds and things environmental
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For the second year in a row, Shirley Murtha has won an award in the Connecticut Press Club’s 2024 annual competition. Her article, How the loss of insect populations affects bird life, placed second in the Green/Environmental category.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Reinhard Maier’s opinion piece wins award in Connecticut Press Club competition
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How electricity is supplied to our town of Granby is not something everyone thinks about. But for Reinhard Maier, Granby resident for 37 years, the field of electricity is his bailiwick. He holds certification from the state of Connecticut as a licensed professional engineer with more than 50 years of experience in the electric power generation industry.
People
Joan Ducharme retires as Women’s Breakfast program chair
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Twenty-one years ago, Joan Ducharme and Corinne Dickerson formed the Granby Women’s Breakfast group. Ducharme, who has lived in Granby for 59 years, and her husband are moving to West Hartford.
Events
Nine models graced the runway at June fashion show
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On June 4, more than 60 women were treated to a fashion show during the Granby Women’s Breakfast gathering. The program was designed cooperatively by the group’s program committee and Linda Linard-Ligsukis, owner of Designer Consigner, a consignment boutique in Southwick.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Chris Levandowski’s roots lay six generations deep in Granby
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Chris Levandowski says,“My family’s Granby roots date back six generations, and I’ve lived here for 79 years. One of my passions is the on-going construction of my family genealogy.”
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
CJ Gibson finds time for his passion in whirlwind life
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“Whenever something strikes me, or I feel something or see something that stops me in my tracks, I write—it could be a poem, an essay or an article for the Granby Drummer,” says Cliff Gibson.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Karen Young garners award for her praise of Granby’s community garden
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One year ago, Karen Young showered kudos on Granby’s community garden in an article entitled, It takes a village to make a garden grow, published in The Granby Drummer in May 2024.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Columnist David Desiderato wins recognition for advice on invasive worms
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David Desiderato’s column, NOT WANTED, has appeared in The Granby Drummer since 2020. His writings identify invasive plant species and suggest eradication methods, warn of “bad bugs” like the spotted lanternfly, and commiserate with fellow gardeners who recoil from the dreaded jumping worm.