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Keeping a sharp eye out for dinner
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James Suller captured this photo of a blue heron wading in his pond on Strawberry Fields Road in early December.
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A wise bird warms his feet on a solar panel
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A barred owl perches atop a solar panel on Kelly Lane in January—a cozy spot from which to watch for dinner.
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TAP, TAP, TAP
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TAP (Transportation Action Program) is looking for a few good people to drive or serve as a coordinator—training will be provided. The total staff of TAP volunteers is down to less than half of the needed contingent.
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Faye Bowles
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Proprietor: Freshie’s Café, 83 Salmon Brook Street, Granby
Age: 52
Talk about your roots and how you got to this point in your life…
I grew up in Winsted, my father was an engineer and our family had a restaurant in the area. When I was quite young my dad gave each of my siblings and myself $100 and told us to invest it wisely so as to have some money for college.
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Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital pet food drive begins Dec. 15
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Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital will be holding its sixth annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., collecting dog and cat food as well as monetary donations.
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McLean Home Care and Hospice recognized
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McLean Home Care and Hospice was named to the Top 500 of the 2018 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of topperforming home health agencies in the United States. For 13 years, HomeCare Elite annually identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.
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Author signs books at breakfast
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Dennis Sullivan spoke with Granby women at the Nov. 7 breakfast meeting. Sullivan also signed copies of his book, North End Memories of Hartford.
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Of Rain and Donuts—on the prowl for flea market treasures
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Salmon Brook Historical Society’s annual Fall Flea Market was held on Oct. 13.
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Lost Acres sponsoring Giving Tree
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Lost Acres Vineyard, in partnership with four local nonprofit organizations, is introducing its Giving Tree initiative to raise money and awareness for those in need this holiday season. For every bottle of wine purchased this December, Lost Acres Vineyard will donate $1 to a local nonprofit.