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In Memory Of …

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Hobbs, Ernest “Joe” John, 96, husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Joyce Hobbs, May 1

Great Outdoors

Making their corner a better place

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For years, Rick Orluk and Trish Percival maintained the vegetation on the little island at the intersection of Higley and Silkey Roads. Their vigilance kept it from being paved over, but the plants growing there were planted long before their time and included the invasive Japanese barberry and non-native forsythia.

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Summer Memories

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When I was a little girl, most homes and cars didn’t have air conditioning. On a hot summer’s day, the best way to cool off was to go the beach and swim in the ocean waves.

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Granby Celebrates Juneteenth!

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Even with cold, wind and rain, Granby Racial Reconciliation’s (GRR) inaugural Granby Celebrates Juneteenth Arts and Education Festival on June 18, 2022, held firm to honor the newest federal holiday.

Health Notes

What to do with expired/unused medicines

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As you clean out a drawer or medicine cabinet, you may come upon prescribed medications that are expired or unused. Many times there are expired over-the-counter medicines or some we no longer use. How do you safely dispose of these unused medicines?

Drumrolls

Drumrolls – December 2019

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Sarah Klotzman, daughter of Deborah and Drake Klotzman, (Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, Class of 2017), was featured on the Nichols College website recently in its Friday Student Spotlight.

People

Don’t let scams ruin the season

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Eversource joins other utilities urging caution to customers. Whether it’s over the phone, online or at the front door, sophisticated scammers are finding unusual ways to exploit people and steal their money.

People

UNICO raises funds for needy families

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Thanks to the many sponsors and participants in UNICO’s charity golf tournament in September at Tunxis Country Club, the club will be donating more than $10,000 in food, clothing and toys to needy families in the Granby community this holiday season.

Happenings at the Center

Get Fit Granby

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The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week for anyone 25 and older. Only $6/class for Granby residents when you pay the session price.

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Browse & Borrow

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Both libraries will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas Day, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day, and Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Day. The libraries will close early on Dec. 24 and 31.

Historic Footnotes

Mysterious Gravestone

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A mysterious gravestone was found face down in a corner of the Cooley Cemetery on East Street in spring 2018. It was discovered by Cheryl and Chris Klemmer when they stopped to take a picture of the new cemetery sign.

CT Valley Views

State’s energy dept changing of the guard

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Marissa P. Gillett is the new chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and recently stated that affordability across all customer classes will be a focus during her five-year term, but warned that it will likely take a few years to draft and enact policies that have meaningful impacts on Connecticut’s ranking as one of the most expensive for energy costs in the lower 48 states.

CT Valley Views

Connecticut cyber security at risk

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We all are aware of the daily issues of playing defense against a barrage of ransomware challenges when it comes to managing the personal and business information on our computers. We need to constantly monitor and update firewalls to protect our private and critical data on the internet or we become victims of nation states and/or mercenaries.

What’s for supper?

Ginger Lime Chicken

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I know that Winter is coming, but I am still dreaming of warm weather and tropical beaches. And even though I am looking forward to some winter comfort food, I had to share one more recipe that tastes like summer to me.