Bonus Pages
State dignitaries drew crowds from surrounding towns for “No Kings” Protest Oct. 18 in Granby
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Photos by Lynette Simpson
Bonus Pages
Town leaders comment on Jenny Emery’s legacy
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Hear from Mike Walsh, Mark Fiorentino, Mike Guarco, Monica Logan, Rick Orluk,
Eric Lukingbeal, and Joe O’Grady.
Animal Talk
Common toxin series: Anticoagulant rodenticides
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Having started my career as an emergency veterinarian, I still have a soft spot for toxin cases. There are a few household toxins that I saw many times at the ER and still see at Salmon Brook Vet. Over the next few issues, I will highlight some of the most common toxins we see, what they do and how we treat them.
People
PFLAG Granby launches programming and membership drive
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PFLAG Granby has officially launched! The group has formally affiliated with PFLAG National and is now a recognized chapter of the largest national organization supporting the LGBTQ+ community. With close to 350 chapters across the country, PFLAG Granby joins with hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allies to provide much-needed leadership working every day to ensure LGBTQ+ people everywhere are safe, celebrated, empowered and loved.
People
Volunteers build playground at Valley Brook
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“At Valley Brook Community Church, serving children, their families and the community is important,” said Chelsea Smith, children’s ministry director, “so when we realized a playground would help us do just that, we started the process by dreaming and praying.”
People
Stop & Shop Supports Food Drives
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Two food drives held this summer at the Granby Stop & Shop benefited both the Granby and Hartland Food Banks, which work together to share resources to feed the hungry.
Animal Talk
Why rabies vaccines are so important
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Rabies vaccinations in dogs and cats are extremely important for their safety and the safety of the public.
People
Beloved Granby institution needs community’s help
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Fifty-seven years ago, a group of dedicated Granby volunteers created a unique youth organization. The vision of those ambitious residents became Marquis of Granby Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps.
People
Scout Troops invite new scouts
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Troop 76 B (boys) and Troop 76 G (girls) are linked Scouts BSA troops in Simsbury, drawing members across the Farmington Valley including Granby, Avon and Canton. Anyone interested in joining a troop focused on scout-led leadership, personal growth and outdoor adventure are invited to join.