Animal Talk
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week
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Oct. 13–19 was Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week. Many people do not realize how important technicians are to the veterinary field. We wouldn’t be able to function without them.
People
A Childhood Memory in Honor of Veterans Day
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Whenever I see our flag flying so majestically in the sky, I feel a deep connection to all it stands for. When it is at half-staff, I feel sorrow for all who have lost their lives in service to our country.
People
Valley Brook Community Church hires new staff
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Valley Brook Community Church is pleased to announce the arrival of two new staff members, Chelsea Smith as the new director of children’s ministry and Luis Franco as the new director of student ministries.
People
Drummer raffle winner announced
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Joyce Rioles won a $75 gift certificate from the Beman Hardware Store at Celebrate the Valley in September.
People
Neumann-Hernsdorf plaque installed
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On Sept. 16, family and friends of the late Diane Neumann-Hernsdorf gathered at Granby Town Hall to celebrate the installation of a plaque honoring Diane’s extraordinary service to our community.
Familiar Faces
Dr. Lisa Petersen’s journey of discovery
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While she is not a Granby native and hasn’t always been a veterinarian, Lisa Petersen has walked a long and winding road to get here.
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Granby man receives Business Journal award
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Eric Harrison, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, was selected as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Award Honorees.
People
Hospice volunteers are needed
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Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County (VNHLC) seeks hospice volunteers for its growing hospice program. The agency cares for patients who live in towns throughout Litchfield County and the Farming-ton Valley.
People
The Hope Hangout — a place for anxious teens
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There is a new resource in town for teens who may be struggling with anxiety or depression—The Hope Hangout.
People
Church offers Spanish-language services
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Community Church now offers worship services in both English and Spanish every Sunday at 10 a.m. and invites both Spanish speakers and English speakers to the worship service of their choice.