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Brooke Popella, of East Granby, and Ryan Ziskin, of Granby, were named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University for the fall semester.
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Local nurseryman wins prestigious award
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On Nov. 21 John O’Brien received the 2024 Gustav A.I. Mehlquist award, the highest honor given annually from the Connecticut Horticultural Society at the society’s annual meeting. Established in 1987 the award honors Mehlquist’s extraordinary contribution to horticulture.
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Mark Williams wins award
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As January arrives each year, The Granby Drummer submits articles published during the preceding year to the Connecticut Press Club’s annual communication contest. Writers, editors and other media professionals across Connecticut vie for awards in over 60 categories.
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GMHS volleyball player Jayne Hiatt achieves 1,000 “kills”
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Granby Memorial High School senior Jayne Hiatt (#21) set a new record this season when she racked up her 1,000th kill in volleyball. Her achievement marks the first time in Granby volleyball’s 18-year history that a player has accomplished this amazing feat.
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Remembering Drummer founder Barb Askew
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Barbara Ann Askew, 88, a longtime Granby resident, passed away on October 28 in Greenwood, S.C.
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Connecticut Press Club Winner’s Spotlight
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Hats off to the Drummer contributors who won awards in 10 separate categories in the 2023 Connecticut Press Club Professional Communications Contest.
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In Memory of . . .
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Seaton, Craig, 74, formerly of Granby, husband of Holly (Barilla) Seaton, July 17
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Dr. Flush recognized for leadership and mentorship
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Donald Rethke, known affectionately as “Dr. Flush” for his contributions to NASA’s space toilets during the Apollo program, was recognized for his work with the award-winning GMHS Robotics team at a ceremony on Oct. 7.