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Granby Land Trust acquires historic Wilcox family property
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The Granby Land Trust is excited to announce that it has preserved one of Granby’s most iconic and oldest agricultural properties, 143 Simsbury Road in West Granby.
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Blessing of the Animals
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First Congregational Church of Granby held its annual blessing of the animals service in September.
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Meadowbrook of Granby holds bake sale for Epilepsy Foundation
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Meadowbrook of Granby would like to extend gratitude to our families and staff for their generous support at our Sept. 26 bake sale.
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GLT honors heroes Seth and Lucy Holcombe
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Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A great man is always willing to be little.” Seth and Lucy Holcombe, who donated 150 acres of land in North Granby to the Granby Land Trust in 2016, were great—and humble— people.
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Habitat’s first volunteer to speak at First Church
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As part of his visit to Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity to celebrate its 30th year, and in recognition of Granby hosting Hartford Habitat’s first rural build in 2016, Clive Rainey, Habitat’s very first volunteer,will be speaking at First Congregational Church on Sunday morning Nov. 3.
Health Notes
Good carbs, bad carbs, keto and you
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The current trend to be on reduced-carbohydrate diets, such as the keto diet, has made us all junior nutritionists discussing ketosis and what it takes to put our bodies into and out of that state. The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that involves drastically reduced carbohydrate intake and replaces it with fat.
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Stop & Shop supports Autism Foundation
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Stop & Shop Store Manager Angel Cruz (and a plaster cast guide dog, courtesy of Kim Michalewicz) with the display that prompted shoppers to donate money toward a service dog.
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Seniors job bank marks 40th anniversary with gala reception
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The Seniors Job Bank celebrated its 40 years of service to the Greater Hartford community with a festive cocktail reception on September 24. The non-profit, volunteer driven organization connects men and women over 50 looking for work with businesses, government agencies and households that have part-time job openings.
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Breakfast hosts library director
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The September Women’s Breakfast featured Granby Library Director Amy McCue who gave an overview of the library’s services.