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Granby Pets Featured

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Granby pets featured in 2015 animal calendars Many a pet owner has thought his adorable furry friend was worthy of gracing a page in a national calendar. Two Granby families may now claim that honor. Scout, a golden retriever rescued by Tom and Patty Sawyer in 2012, will be featured as Mr. September in the 2015 calendar produced by the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue organization. The calendar is available at Petco stores across New England, Dogology in Canton, the Kuttery in Windsor Locks […]

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Public Access TV Speaks Out

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Submitted by CT Valley Views Public Access TV has long been the orphan child of cable television programming. However, recently great strides established by Cox Enfield, the Cox Advisory Council and producers of a number of PA programs have collaborated to raise more awareness to the diversity, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit to the greater viewing public in Connecticut. Senator Kissel, on his program “Senator Kissel and Friends” hosted guests: Peter Talbot, Cox Communications Sta […]

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Joseph B Nilen Memorial Golf Tournament

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The 2014 Joseph B. Nilsen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Monday, September 15 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Simsbury Farms Golf Course, 100 Old Farms Road, Simsbury. The event is sponsored by the Granby and Bradley Regional Chambers of Commerce. Sign up today. Fees are: $650 for foursome (early bird discount $600); $750 for foursome with tee sign (early bird $700); $350 for twosome (early bird $320); $175 for individual (early bird $160); $150 for tee sign (early bird $140), and $55 […]

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High Meadow Day Camp benefits Granby Food Bank

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High Meadow Day Camp Carnival benefits Granby Food Bank By Andrea Boyle Archery, swimming, team sports, arts and crafts, challenge courses, and games aren’t the only activities High Meadow Day Camp participants enjoy. Every summer, campers look forward to the annual Penny Carnival, which features an abundance of games, prizes, and fun. Proceeds from the annual event are generously donated to a local, charitable organization. This year, the Granby Food Bank Program is the recipient. […]

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Drew Obston out to change the World

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A 21-year-old Granby man is out to change the world – one drop at a time. Drew Obston, a University of New Hampshire senior, is spending this summer in The Gambia, Africa for a non-profit group called Agua, Inc. The nonprofit brings drinkable water to areas where there is none. Obston, who hopes to make his career in micro-financing projects that improve people’s lives, is doing a seven-week, unpaid internship at Aqua, Inc.’s Gambian campus in West Africa. Part of his commit […]

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Warnke for Hartford Business Journal 40 under Forty, 2014

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Jason J. Warnke, 1995 GMHS graduate and current resident of Avon, was among those named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty for 2014. 40 Under Forty recognizes young professionals in the Greater Hartford Region who are excelling in their industries and whom demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurism and community involvement. The 40 under Forty award recipients were featured in the July 21st issue of the Hartford Business Journal. Warnke began his financial planning career […]

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Scholarship Awarded

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Peter Sepelak, Branch Manager for Simsbury Bank in Granby, provides Granby High School scholarship award winner, Joseph Lavitt with a check for $1,000 for his tuition to the University of Connecticut. […]

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Executive On-boarding Attracts and Retains Talent

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Flanagan, Pia Granby Resident Shares How Executive On-boarding Attracts and Retains Talent Do you have senior-level employees who are new to the area or have just been promoted to a role that necessitates increased community engagement?  Could you or your employees benefit from a deeper connection to the community, thereby your organization?  Pia Flanagan, Granby resident and Vice President & Senior Counsel, MassMutual Financial Group, participated in Leadership Greater Ha […]

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File of Life

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“File of Life” available to Granby and Simsbury residents By Andrea Boyle When a medical condition requires emergency care, every minute counts. Will your family, caregivers, or first responders know where to locate details about your medications, pre-existing conditions, and physician contact information? The Farmington Valley VNA is pleased to introduce a “File of Life” program to Granby and Simsbury residents. Supported by generous donations from the Gran […]

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My Kingdom for a Horse!

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CTVV: “My Kingdom for a Horse!” By Susan Regan CTVV explores the questions and concerns raised during a highly recommended pre-purchase vet check before investing in your first noble equine for pleasure riding or the show circuit. Even the most experienced buyers, particularly when obtaining a horse for resale, depend on their medical professional to ascertain any major concerns, dependent upon the use and the rider to make intelligent decisions in the purchase process. CTVV inter […]