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The annoying plague of ticks

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By John Violette, DVMSummer is finally upon us. Seems like it would never get here. The cold wet spring brought us the plague of ticks. None of us can remember such vast numbers of ticks on our dogs and on ourselves. They typically die down during the hot, dry summer months and return in the fall. Hopefully this is the case this summer and we can return to walking our dogs in the fields and forests of Granby. In the meantime, tuck your pant legs into your socks and give your dogs flea and tick p […]

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Four Paws up to Stop & Shop customers!

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Stop & Shop would like to thank the generous donors who made their pet food drive a success. Eight full carriages of pet food were then donated to Bandits Place, Mary’s Kitty Corner, Southwick Animal Rescue, Simon Foundation, Granby Animal Control and Small Animal Rescue. Pictured from left are: Chris Willett, Rosanne Reis, Julia Ouellette, Jameson Krajcik and Rosia Kennedy. Photo by Sheila White […]

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Humans of Granby

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Rachel AbrahamsonGMHS Senior, caregiver at Small World Daycare, member of women’s a cappella singing group, chorus member at the high school and First ChurchAge 17bad about being a high school senior…These are the good things. I have a strategy for success that has been in place for several years now. I am very familiar with my school, its routines, and how to study in order to get good grades. I know all my teachers well and where to go to get help, even how to write a paper effect […]

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Addley receives outstanding superintendent award

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Alan Addley is the 2017 recipient of the Outstanding Superintendent Award given by the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education Alumni Board. Addley was recognized on March 18 at the Neag School’s 19th Annual Awards Ceremony in Storrs.Addley received his Ed.D. from UConn’s Neag School of Education in 2014. Prior to this, Addley earned his Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification in 1997 and a Connecticut Superintendent certificate from the Executive Lead […]

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Humans of Granby

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Faith WheelerReceptionist/Accounts Payable Clerk–Tri State KenworthAge 45Tell about yourself…I have been in Granby for 18 years and in fact live in the same house my husband grew up in. Currently I am working for a Kenworth large truck dealership. Local companies like Beacon, State Line Oil, Pierce Builders and Arrow Concrete drive our trucks. I have two older children and like taking long walks. I am very involved in Relay for Life which is a non-profit organization that hol […]

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Equal Pay Day

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Equal Pay Day was an opportunity to bring awareness to the issue of equal pay for all. Participating businesses were given a toolkit with information to pass along to customers to bring awareness. In the packet were suggestions for businesses. Most here in Granby simply handed out information and stickers. Granby Village Health chose to give women a free juice from their juice bar in addition to providing information. Above, Lori Lee Love, owner of Granby Village Health, along with Suzel Ca […]

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A bond, a gift and a legacy – the Holcombes and Dr. Werner

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By Peggy LareauA vibrant legacy has emerged from a strong bond between Seth and Lucy Holcombe and their veterinarian and friend, Harry W. Werner, VMD. With an estate gift of over $5 million, the Holcombes of North Granby endowed an academic chair and innovative equine center at the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school (Penn Vet) in the name of Dr. Werner, an alumnus. Dr. Werner operates Werner Equine with his wife and practice manager Susan, based at their mini-farm in North Granby.&ldqu […]

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Wellness Day promotes healthy bodies, minds

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By John R. NiebFourth graders learned about having healthy bodies and minds during the third annual Wellness Day, which was held at Wells Road Intermediate School from 1-3 p.m. on February 17.Wellness Day is a collaborative effort between the Granby Public School District’s wellness committee and Sodexo, the district’s food service contractor, to celebrate and promote healthy bodies and minds for the district’s students.“It is an important part of developing student knowl […]

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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS  

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Nancy Canfield wrote, “The plows never made it to this end of Glen Road. My sister had to get back to Suffield so our awesome neighbors cleared the road for her! Love our neighborhood! We love Granby and the road crew! I’m sure they are doing a great job of cleanup all around.”  From left are Willy Feldstein, Mike Iwanicki, Brian Liss and Bryan Canfield. […]

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MAPLE SUGARING

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By John R. NiebThe unusual weather of the winter of 2016 to 2017 has affected the trees in the Granby area and the sap that determines boiling season for maple syrup.“Even though we’ve had a few days up and down the temperature scale, trees here in New England are and will remain dormant for the winter season,” said Doug Max, owner of Maximum Tree Service LLC.Buds that are formed prior to the summer remain protected under bud scales until the next growing season. There is a sci […]