Animal Talk
Sniffles and Sneezing — A look at upper respiratory infections across species, Part 2
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Guinea Pigs, Ferrets, Rats, and Reptiles
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Valley Brook announces pastoral ordination of Brian Rooney
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Valley Brook Community Church is pleased to announce the pastoral ordination of Brian A. Rooney, the church’s current Director of Discipleship. Brian, his wife, Jenna, and their dog, Koda, live in Granby.
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A Granby group supports protest
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On March 28, Take Action Granby organized a rally on the Granby Town Green in support of the national No Kings protests.
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Legion kitchen safety upgrade supported by GCF
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Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 completed a significant modernization of its kitchen thanks to a grant from the Granby Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives. Post 182’s project brings the post’s kitchen up to current fire, safety and health standards—strengthening its ability to serve veterans, first responders and the community throughout the year.
Animal Talk
Sniffles and Sneezing — Upper respiratory infections across species, Part 1
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Many of our domesticated species can have bouts of sneezing and nasal discharge. This ranges from a mild case of the sniffles akin to the common cold to pneumonia. Each species has different infectious agents and underlying causes for upper respiratory infections that are treated differently.
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Ray’s open letter to Granby
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To everyone in Granby, especially those I have had the pleasure to deliver to, it is with bittersweet emotions that I am announcing my retirement from UPS. I started driving for the company in 1988 and have been delivering in Granby for the past 24 years.
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Grantmaking program rebrands, seeks more volunteers
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The program formerly known as the Greater Together Community Fund has some exciting updates to share with the community.
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Scouts take on Mount Washington—in mid-winter!
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Three Granby scouts were with Simsbury’s Troop 76 when they all reached the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington on Feb. 14, capping a rigorous multi-day winter expedition that included two nights of camping in harsh alpine conditions.
Bonus Pages
Cooking safety starts at home
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Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention. This national campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Animal Talk
Backyard chickens in the winter
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Backyard flocks have become immensely popular over the past few years. There are many chicken owners in New England and many opposing opinions on how to keep chickens in the harsh winters we have.