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In early January, the Granby Library held a book talk and signing of Springfield Confidential by Mike Reiss. Reiss has been a writer and producer of the show, The Simpsons, since it’s been on the air for 30 years, from the beginning to the present.
In the book, he discussed with the packed audience at the library, he provided a first-hand look at how it all began, how the show is made, and why it keeps going.
Newman’s Own “Common Good” has reaffirmed its advocacy for Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation via an on-line post from which a solicited interview with Susan Patricelli Regan, president and founder of the charity originated. Newman’s Own was one of the first major corporations that made a $10,000 donation to the foundation in 2016.
Visitors are always a bright spot when you are not feeling well. Even more special is a visit from a very large soft dog that patiently allows you to pet his soft thick fur and look into his understanding eyes.
Kevin Rennie, an icon in the political arena of journalism in Connecticut, joined Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views in a interview at the Connecticut Historical Society to provide comment on the state’s recent mid-term elections. Rennie, a lawyer, former member of both the state house and senate and a venerable political columnist for the Hartford Courant is candid and enlightening about the candidates, the “Trump Factor,” and his views of the national government scene.
In need of inexpensive repair for your stone wall? This teenage bear will be happy to help you.
Last month the Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club presented checks from its Happy Dollar fund to the Holcomb Farm and to the Granby Community Fund. As club president Patrick Slater said as he presented the checks, “This is my favorite part of this job.”
The local Rotary has several fund raising events throughout the year, but the club’s Happy Dollar source is unusual.
Granby Stop & Shop’s Rosia Kennedy doing what she does so well— raising funds for the USO. All of the raffle proceeds benefited U.S. service men and women in recognition of Veterans Day.
The Connecticut Airport Authority and Travelers Aid has announced that in October, Travelers Aid International began serving the passengers of Bradley International Airport as the operator of the guest service volunteer program at the airport. Travelers Aid now operates the Information Center in Terminal A on the lower level, which is the baggage claim level.
McLean graduated ten new volunteers in October, adding to the dedicated team that supports the McLean Hospice program. The McLean Hospice Volunteer program currently includes 50 volunteers from varied backgrounds who want to contribute purposefully to the com- munity.
