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Fun & Rec

The Personality of Pickleball

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It happened one day last summer. Driving into Salmon Brook Park I saw a few people playing tennis. At least that’s what it looked like. They were playing doubles and crowding the nets more than usual. I didn’t think anything of it until I was heading out of the park later and stopped to watch. They were playing tennis with a whiffle ball. Huh.

Familiar Faces

Fired up on life—John and Pat Horr

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In the fall of 1982, while John Horr was studying electrical engineering at the University of Hartford, he met Pat Zavisza in an emergency response technician (EMT) class. Forty-one years later, the couple has two grown children, a young granddaughter, a passion for off-road vehicles—and a profound but quiet impact on the Granby community.

Fun & Rec

Interactive murder mystery returns to Lost Acres Vineyard

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Good Company Theater, a local non-profit organization, announced the return of its interactive murder mystery show at Lost Acres Vineyard. Guests are “invited” to the corporate retreat of a unique dating app company to spend a relaxing evening sipping wine and chatting with employees and investor—until a shocking murder disrupts the festivities!

Drumrolls

Cub Scouts place in Pinewood Derby

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If you’ve ever been a Cub Scout or have a child in scouting, you know that one of the biggest events of the year is the Pinewood Derby. Starting with just a seven-inch-long block of wood, scouts—along with their parents—work weeks to design, cut, drill, sand, hammer and paint their block into a car design of their choosing, and compete for first place down a 30-foot-long, 16-inch-wide track.

Events

Scouts explore world of plumbing

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On March 19, Farmington Valley Plumbing hosted Granby Cub Scout Den 9 Troop 325 for a visit to explore its shop. Scouts got to see the many parts, tools and piping in the shop and how the right tools make the job easier.

People

New Leadership at Seniors Job Bank

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The Seniors Job Bank (SJB), the non-profit community resource that connects people over 50 wanting to work with businesses, households, government agencies and other employers chose officers and a director at its annual meeting.

What’s for supper?

Awesome Mango Salsa

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This month I am going to share one of my favorite recipes—it’s not exactly a typical “dinner,” but if you have ever had just chips and salsa for dinner or you just want to be a hit at the next party, then this one is for you.

Town/Govt

Public Works

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July 4th: Please note there will be no delay of trash service due to the Independence Day holiday. Barrels must be out on your regularly scheduled day.

History

Duck & Cover drills remembered

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We all remember participating in fire drills in elementary school. Interrupting the lesson, the alarm would blare, and teachers lined up all the students, leading them out to the parking lot or field. While this was an important drill in case of emergency, I always remember the relief from students and frustration from teachers as a lesson was missed.

School & Sports

Sylvia Davis Fine Arts Scholarship award

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It was a banner year for the Fine Arts Charity that was established in 2017 in memory of Sylvia Davis Patricelli. She was an internationally recognized portrait painter who lived with her husband and daughter in Granby for four years after leaving her home country of Australia.

People

Air Museum expands hours and offerings

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In a sign that things are starting to get back to normal in the museum world, the New England Air Museum has announced an expansion of its hours to accommodate more visitors while enabling them to maintain a comfortable distance from others. The new hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the museum will be open every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

CT Valley Views

CTVV speaks with pundit Joe Markley

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CT Valley Views strives to bring viewers perspective on what matters to Connecticut’s citizens relevant to their health, wealth, and future quality of life. Key at this time is the State’s budget and bills that have been summarily hustled through the legislative process managed by the Democrat majority.

Town/Govt

2021 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

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Memorial Day photos by Shirley Murtha, Doreen McWhirter & Kelly Hennessey

Town/Govt

Budding patriot

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A first Memorial Day parade for this youngster was also a welcome return of Granby’s salute to the heroes that gave their all.

Town/Govt

Granby residents show support for Parentage Act

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On May 2, 72 people from the Granby area assembled on the town green in a public display of support for the local LBGTQ+ community and the Connecticut Parentage Act legislation. Granby resident Audrey Lampert organized the rally.

Town/Govt

GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES

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Ballard questioned the details of the agreement between the Town and William Smith and requested a copy of the agreement to review before voting on the motion. Kuhnly shared that a copy would be available after the meeting: however, the agreement was previously discussed in executive session.

Town/Govt

Be Bear Aware

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Black bears are increasing in numbers and being seen more frequently in Connecticut.

Letter to the Editor

Bear attack

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On April 26, our 78-pound family dog was viciously attacked by a bear that entered our yard over a 5-foot chain-link fence. This happened in broad daylight (11 a.m.).