Health Notes
Life has changed; will we?
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The last few months have felt as though we are living in a science fiction movie. Facts and opinions change so rapidly that by the time you read this, new information will have replaced it.
People
Up close look at a bald eagle
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Don Shaw captured this shot of a bald eagle on March 10 in North Granby.
People
Elaine Jones (1937-2020)
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The Drummer and the town of Granby are saddened to learn that Elaine Jones passed away on March 6, 2020, after a long illness. Elaine made Granby her home for 57 years with Jim, her husband of 53 years.
Events
Social distancing and Al-Anon meetings
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Alcoholism affects as many as one in four people who live in our community. Al-Anon is a free program for friends and families of alcoholics who suffer from the impact of a loved one’s drinking.
People
Coronavirus precautions hurting local restaurants
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For many years Granby residents travelled outside of town to find places to dine, but since the establishment of several new restaurants in the last few years this has changed significantly.
Great Outdoors
Portrait of a Gilfeather
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In 5th grade we had to learn each state’s capital and official nickname. We didn’t know that beyond Juneau, Alaska, (The Last Frontier) and Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the Pelican State), there existed all manner of state symbols and icons.
People
Help Granby Preserve History
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Granby Public Library and Salmon Brook Historical Society are teaming up to help future generations understand this time in our history.
People
New local shopping service for at-risk individuals
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West Granby resident Jillian Juarez is the Connecticut State Coordinator for a group of volunteers who provide delivery service for at-risk individuals.
People
Stop & Shop’s gold medalist
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Dan Skinner (left), a long-time employee at Granby’s Stop & Shop, is congratulated by store manager Angel Cruz for the medals he won in the Connecticut Winter Special Olympics. Skinner won a gold and two silver medals.
CT Valley Views
CTVV: An interview with Oz Griebel
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Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views had the opportunity to interview Oz Griebel, chair of Serve America Movement (SAM) that was initiated on a national basis in 2016, and more recently, in 2019, in Connecticut.