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Submitted photo Rose Terzian, T. J. Maxx store manager, presents a check to Jean Miller, Granby Community Fund President, for its Annual Community Campaign. […]
At its annual meeting on Oct. 22, the Granby Land Trust bestowed its highest honor—the Mary Edwards Friend of the Land Trust Award—on Charlie and Joan Katan of West Granby. Charlie, a geologist by training and a naturalist by inclination, was a founder of the GLT. He volunteered for years, providing wise counsel to the board; leading many woodland hikes and other educational activities; and acting as an effective spokesman for the land trust. Joan gave horseback riding le […]
West Granby resident Ralph Eustis (pictured on right) was honored with Hartford Habitat’s Outstanding Construction Volunteer award for his exceptional service to Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity. Director of Construction Kris McKelvie presented the award at Habitat’s Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on October 18, 2017, at the Mark Twain Museum. Eustis, a seasoned construction volunteer, is one of Habitat’s “Weekday Saints” who volunteer tirelessly y […]
Foxfield For A Recovery Mission charity was established in April 2016 to provide an Equine Groundwork Therapy program for Veterans with PTSD. Their outreach to the community has been through partnerships with Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. From l.: Susan and Bill Regan, Foxfield F.A.R.M.; Justine Ginsberg, RN community health coordinator FVHD; Leesa Philippon, Gold Star mother and RGH coordinator FVHD; Sean […]
This is the fifth year that the Granby Lions have checked the eyesight of young children in Granby. Of the 728 children the Lions checked in October, 40 needed to see an eye doctor. This percentage of referrals improved this year. Screening includes four daycare centers, preschool, kindergarten and first grade at Kelly Lane School, and third, fourth and fifth grades at Wells Road School. Caption At Wells Road School, from l.: Jodi French, school nurse; with Lions eye screeners Stan […]
Photo by Joan Ducharme Intonations, a senior choral group, entertained 80 ladies with old time ballads at the Granby Senior Center as part of the November Women’s Breakfast program Nov. 1. […]
If you have driven down Simsbury Road in West Granby lately, you may have noticed a lot of new lumber leaning against an old tobacco shed at the south end of the Holcomb Farm. And more recently the roof has been stripped of its shingles.
By John R. NiebSetting the clocks ahead one hour in spring begins Daylight Saving Time for the year. The change from standard time during the summer months, and back one hour to Standard Time in the fall takes better advantage of natural daylight. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. When people set their clocks ahead one hour, they lose an hour of sleep, but gain an hour of sleep when they set their clocks back o […]
The center hall house at 8 East Granby Road was probably built about the same time as the neighboring houses (4 East Granby Road and 2 Park Place were both built in 1805). It was a Federal style when new, but many changes and alterations through the years caused people to think it was a Victorian structure.A lot of 9.5 acres was sold by Heamon Holcomb to Andrew D. Hillyer in 1804 for $161. 14. It was located “a little east of the head of Salmon Brook Street.” No house was mentioned i […]
The celebration of the publication of Heather A. Lagace’s latest book, I Am in My Life for Keeps: A Course in Thriving will be held at F.H. Cossitt Library on Friday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A licensed professional counselor and an adjunct professor at both the University of Hartford and the University of Connecticut, Lagace has written a book that offers practical suggestions for ways to reflect on our lives and inspiring ideas for creating the conditions for mak […]
Lovers of art and nature from across the state came to Lost Acres Vineyard for Opening Night of the Granby Land Trust’s annual art show: Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty. The show will be on display through Dec. 8 at the vineyard.
Artists from across New England entered their art in the 2019 Granby Land Trust Art Show: Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty.
Harvest Dinner and Auction
Almost 100 friends of Holcomb Farm filled the gorgeous new Gallery at Metro Bis in November to relish expertly-prepared food, bid on donated items, and enjoy the community spirit of so many who make it possible for the Friends of Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program to continue to provide fresh, local produce to those otherwise without access. While some may assume November isn’t the best time to eat fresh from the garden, that’s not the case when Farmer Joe O’Grady, his crew, and Metro Bis Executive Chef Chris Prosperi join forces: Moroccan carrots; lettuce, radicchio, and roasted turnips salad; Brussel sprouts with Jerusalem artichokes; Red Dragon Napa cabbage slaw; sausage with sauerkraut; the best mashed potatoes ever; and warm bread pudding for dessert.
In the summer of 2017, a new director, Connor Hogan, came to McLean Game Refuge. He is new in terms of the historic longevity of game refuge directors: In its 87 years of operation, Connor is only the fourth director.
Granby Land Trust board member Eric Lukingbeal was particularly taken by the naturalized fields of daffodils in various places as he passed through Litchfield and West Granby last spring. It occurred to him that a field of flowers might be just the ticket to brighten up and add interest to the Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak property, and he set a plan in motion.
For the month of December, the Friends of Granby Public Library will have books and DVDs for gift giving this holiday season. There will be a number of items for children and adults with a variety of different areas of interest, such as, gently used holiday CDs, DVDs and books, unopened jigsaw puzzles, tote bags, coffee table books, and other items great for stocking stuffers Many of the items will be wrapped up in holiday ribbon ready for gift giving to that special someone at reasonable prices.
Top: Violette’s glass pitchers; middle: a landscape painting; above: Violette with still life wall sculptures. Submitted photos
Glass artist Jen Violette will be having her 23rd Annual Holiday Glass Sale on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m., at 30 Haven Drive in Granby.
Artist Thomas Adkins talks about his oil painting Winter Stream at the GLT Art Talk at Lost Acres Vineyard in North Granby. At this free event, four award winning artists—Karen Israel, Jim Laurino, Rick Daskam, and Thomas Adkins—discussed the artistic process and methods they use to create their art.
Buddhist teacher Pema Chodrin writes, “Things come together, things fall apart.” Many of us discover that our effort is to maintain a sense of self as we move through the “coming togethers” and the “falling aparts” of our lives. What part does hope play in this quest?
McLean Home Care & Hospice announced that it has been named to the Top 500 of the 2019 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. For 14 years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of agencies and highlighted the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.
“A Book is a gift you can open again and again.” —Garrison Keillor
Please help Cossitt’s Friends continue its holiday tradition of providing children’s books to include in Granby’s Department of Social Services annual holiday gift packages for families.
The Holiday Gift Book Tree, decorated with gift tags noting each child’s age and gender, will be on display starting Saturday, Nov.
Senator Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) has been recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCA’s as a 2019 Legislative Champion. Senator Witkos joined representatives of the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs, the Farmington Valley YMCA, Greater Hartford YMCA, and the Northwest CT YMCA to accept the award.
“I’m honored to be recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs with this award and take great pride in supporting their efforts and mission.
GMHS singers attended the UCONN Brothers Sing On Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14 under the baton of Dr. Jamie Spillane.
The Granby Land Trust (GLT) announces that it has been awarded renewed accreditation by the Land Trust Alliance, proving that it is committed to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in its conservation work. The GLT provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation prior to achieving this distinction.
On Dec. 13, join friends old and new for a family-friendly, moderately strenuous hike to the top of Crag Mountain in North Granby.
Granby’s youngest voter in the Nov. 5 election was Zachary Yoder, pictured at left with his dad, Merle. Zachary used Election Day Registration (note the cherry red ballot) because at the regular registration deadline of Oct. 29 he was still 17. Submitted photo
On Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., a Board of Education Forum was conducted in the Granby Memorial High School Auditorium by Mr. Dombrowski’s Honors Civics Class.
Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts is pleased to announce its fall production of James and the Giant Peach on Nov. 7 and 8, at 7 p.m. and Nov. 10, at 2 p.m.
Photographer Jay Harder captured this brilliant autumn scene in Granville, Mass., at the edge of an apple orchard.