Animal Talk
Shaping Up For Spring
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As the snow melts (and mud season ensues), we all start thinking about getting back in the saddle. Literally.
People
Whipping up gourmet offerings at The Whisk
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Locals looking for catering services, take-home meals or an intimate dining experience have a new option to explore with The Whisk, a business established in Connecticut for over 40 years, that has just relocated to 335B Salmon Brook Street in Granby. Owner, Sarah Cowles-Gentile, is a Granby mother of two.
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CBG News Update
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The Citizens for A Better Granby board supports projects of other nonprofit organizations, charity fundraisers, major school events such as Safe Grad Night and has donated monetarily for the past number of years to various Granby organizations and special events. This year CBG donated a gift basket for the 7th Annual Easter Basket Silent Auction hosted by MeadowBrook of Granby.
Health Notes
Identifying Worrisome Memory Loss
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It is easy to find information in the newspaper or popular magazines about the incidence and devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. We also see TV commercials for medications that may help to slow the progression.
People
Beehive Home curates modern and vintage finds
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Four Granby women have opened a home, gift and garden store in Simsbury called Beehive Home. It is chock full of fun, fascinating and practical finds, both modern and vintage.
People
Granby Community Fund appreciates community support
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The members of the Granby Community Fund Board of Directors would like to thank the community for its support of the 2018 Annual Community Campaign. The GCF, a 501(c)3 organization since 1960, meets monthly in preparation of a town-wide mailing to help support the many valuable programs and services offered to local citizens.
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Rep. Simanski Volunteers for Read Aloud Day
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State Representative Bill Simanski (R-62) participated in the 27th Annual Read Aloud Day. This annual event helps teachers promote childhood literacy and a lifelong love of reading by having volunteers from the community join classes in the morning to read a book for the class.
CT Valley Views
Oz Griebel selects Monty Frank as running mate in governor’s race
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The demographics of the Connecticut 2018 gubernatorial race include over two dozen candidates roughly including an even number of Democrats and Republicans. Twenty are men and four are women with some additional holdouts who have yet to formerly declare.
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Making a life out of glass
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If you have been to any of the Granby Artist Association arts and crafts shows during the holiday season or enjoyed visiting the artists’ studios on Open Studio Day in the fall, you have probably noticed the exquisite glasswork done by Silver Street Glass. Pieces of all different sizes, textures and colors capture the eye: wall hangings, paperweights, jewelry, Christmas tree ornaments, vases, bowls, to name a few.
CT Valley Views
Toni Boucher (R): Exploratory candidate for governor
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Toni Boucher has been a member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th District since January 2009 following six terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives. Senator Boucher is currently in an exploratory campaign run for the 2018 Connecticut Gubernatorial race that is crowded with approximately twelve other candidates on each side of the isle plus one independent who has already chosen a running mate.