Animal Talk
Behavior tips for your new puppy
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As veterinarians we see new puppies everyday. It is always fun and exciting to work with owners as they introduce the puppy to its new home.
People
Eagle Scouts soar in Granby
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Becoming an Eagle Scout is a great accomplishment requiring years of dedication and hard work. The Eagle Award is the highest, most coveted rank in Boy Scouts and it is not easily earned.
People
In Praise of the Snout House
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Our House became one of Crosby, Stills and Nash’s top 10 songs after its debut in 1970. No wonder: it tapped into our very human desire to have a safe and welcoming retreat to come home to.
People
The Connecticut Historical Society elects new trustees
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The Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) membership has elected two new members and re-elected an incumbent to its Board of Trustees.
People
Salmon Brook— officially Wild and Scenic
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After 12 years of study, the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook have been designated by Congress as part of the Partnership National Wild and Scenic Rivers Program administered by the National Park Service. The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 was enacted by Congress in order to preserve and maintain designated rivers for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
People
Retired Granby teacher expands work for education in Nigeria
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Retired Granby teacher, Elaine Chagnon, recently completed her tenth trip to Nigeria, working on behalf of Africa Education Partnership (AEP), a non-profit organization established in 2011. Its goal is to build and renovate schools and provide support and training to teachers so that a quality education is made available for all students, regardless of tribe or religion.
Health Notes
Opiate addiction: addressing the epidemic
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Over the last six years much has been done to identify, understand, educate and treat the epidemic of opiate addiction. Initial statistics were startling.
Events
Granby Unico to hold charity golf tournament Sept. 13
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Friday, Sept. 13 is the date for this year’s Granby UNICO Charity Golf Tournament, to be held at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington. Cost for players is $135, which includes golf, lunch, dinner, drink tickets, premium open bar reception, raffle and driving range.
People
Stop & Shop patrons are generous!
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Granby Stop & Shop Manager Angel Cruz knows his customers are a generous bunch. For National Watermelon Day, they donated nearly 100 watermelons to the Waste Not Want Not kitchen.
CT Valley Views
Connecticut’s municipal service provider
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Joe DeLong, the executive director and CEO of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), speaks with Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views, regarding the diverse services provided by the organization to the 169 towns and cities of the State.