People
Unveiling the Vineyard’s new wine bottle labels
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Lost Acres Vineyard owner, Michelle Niedermeyer, honored Granby artist Laura Eden during a May reception unveiling the Vineyard’s new wine bottle labels.
Great Outdoors
GLT Bird Walks identify nearly 60 species, including a loon
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At the GLT’s annual Mother’s Day Bird Walks, participants identified —either by sight or sound — nearly 60 species of birds, including a Virginia rail, a pair of scarlet tanagers, and, for the first time ever at Dismal Brook, a loon!
Great Outdoors
Rhubarb pie is a spring delicacy
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Well, spring has arrived and not only is our world turning green again, but the rhubarb is flourishing! This is a tried-and-true recipe from my mom.
Great Outdoors
In praise of forest paths and strawberries
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Stepping into the forest is magic. You leave the man-made world and your busy life behind as nature greets your senses.
The Garden Corner
Homemade and effective natural pesticides for your garden
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June has finally arrived. The perfect time to plant outdoor flower and vegetable gardens. The benefits of growing, harvesting and enjoying farm to table fresh produce far exceed any store-bought veggies. The pride one feels when picking that fresh pepper, or eating a juicy cherry
Drumrolls
In Memory Of …
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Dutton, Barbara (Orkney), 86, wife of the late Rev. Dwight A. Dutton, April 6
School & Sports
Varsity boys lacrosse is on a roll
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The Granby Memorial High School varsity boys lacrosse team is 14-0 for the season at press time. They are at least tied for the NCCC conference championship.
Events
Breakfast and a trail hike talk
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Jo Ann Smith was the May 1 guest speaker for the Granby Women’s Breakfast. Smith entertained more than 70 people with her talk about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Out of Town
Out of Town — June 2024
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Seward Johnson’s iconic art in Suffield and Summer at Windsor Historical Society