Animal Talk
Exotic Pet Series – Part 3: Ferrets
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Ferrets are becoming a more popular pet in the US. They are related to weasels and exude a musky scent like their wild counterparts.
People
Kathleen Scranton fashions vintage books into one-of-a-kind purses
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Kathleen Scranton, an artist from Coventry, fashions vintage hard-cover books into distinctive purses. As guest speaker at the Granby Woman’s Breakfast meeting in March, Scranton described the process she follows during the 10 to 15 hours required to bring about her unique form of magic: transforming old books into purses, purses that many would also consider pieces of fine art.
Familiar Faces
Fred Moffa greets each day and opportunity with enthusiasm
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When in 1986 the Moffa family moved to Granby, young Fred Moffa took the Welcome to Granby sign seriously. While college and graduate school would claim him temporarily, Granby would remain his home, and he has clearly made his mark here.
CT Valley Views
CTVV investigates transgender curriculum
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Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views recently spoke with Dr. Jane Anderson, a career pediatrician and board member of the American College of Pediatricians.
People
The Super Bowl helps the soup kitchen!
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The Granby Stop & Shop teamed up with customers in a friendly competition to see which donation cart win: the Eagles or the Chiefs.
People
Meet Nickie Stevenson, Granby Schools’ director of finance and operations
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It’s not every day that a girl from a small town in rural Nebraska, population 400, grows up to be director of finance and operations in a Connecticut town more than 1,500 miles away.
Familiar Faces
Milk and Honey boutique is a dream come true for Tooker and Masini
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Albert Einstein famously said that “the person with dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts.” Clearly, Einstein never encountered Kristin Masini and her daughter Robin Tooker, who in 2022 combined their factual knowledge to make a dream come true on the Granby/Simsbury town line.
People
Making friends and making a difference — the Granby Lions Club
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A while back I was looking to get more involved in the community, to find a way to lend a helping hand, and I knew there were many great options. This town is full of generous, giving people and organizations that reach out to help others, but it can be a bit overwhelming to know where to start.
Animal Talk
Exotic Pet Series Pt. 2: Rabbits and guinea pigs
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Small mammals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters and other rodents, can make a wonderful addition to the family. Approximately 8.1 percent of households in 2024 owned some type of small mammal. Much like reptiles, we don’t always see them at the vet for routine visits, but it is still important for them to have veterinary care.
People
Warnke achieves Circle of Success
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Granby resident Jason J. Warnke BFA™, CMFA®, CRPC™, CFS® is a Private Wealth Advisor with the OakBridge Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Avon.