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Congratulations to the GMHS Dramatic Arts Program students who were nominated for an impressive 16 Halo Awards for their productions during the 2023-24 school year—and they won two!
The Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union (TVTFCU) is pleased to announce the recipient of its 2024 Scholarship Award. Congratulations to Thomas Kennedy of Granby Memorial High School, who received an award of $1,000. After graduation Thomas will continue his education in heavy construction equipment technology.
Two-year student liaison to the Granby Board of Selectmen, Chas Orluk was honored at the June 3 meeting.
On the evening of June 6, Susan Patricelli Regan awarded the annual Sylvia Davis Patricelli Fine Arts Scholarship of $1,000 to Anna Wilcox.
Paffrath, Estella Louise (Layman), 96, wife of the late Harold H. Paffrath, May 5
Chase Alexander is the recipient of the annual Granby Drummer Scholarship.
Kudos to Drummer writers and our editorial team who won awards in 10 separate categories in the 2023 Connecticut Press Club Professional Communications Contest!
Cal Heminway died at 88 on a glorious June day. He had rototilled his garden, planted more dahlias, declared he was mad to be dying, gave thanks, and our beloved curmudgeon moved on.
Robert Simmons, 98, of North Granby passed away peacefully on May 3. He leaves behind a legacy of community volunteerism and service in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War.
