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Great Outdoors

Maple View Farm — Granby’s #onestopshop for local food

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“Most people don’t realize we have so much land right here in the center of town. They see horses up front and watch us teaching lessons and summer camps, but they don’t realize we have 50 acres here, with about half in hay fields, pasture land and light woods,” said Kate Bogli, owner of Maple View Farm. “When you stop by our Farm Store it can be a little tricky to see all the animals as well.” That’s because the Boglis run a pastured-based livestock far […]

Fun & Rec

Local cyclist bikes to raise money to cure cancer

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By John R. NiebOn Aug. 5 and 6, Terry Nolan of West Granby biked 192 miles in the Pan Mass Challenge to help  raise $48 million for research and cancer care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.The Pan Mass Challenge is an annual bike-a-thon created in 1980 by Billy Starr, executive director, bicyclist, and fundraiser for the event. The PMC contributes more money than any other athletic event. At the finish line are Terry Nolan, his wife, Donna and their children, Tim, Maria and Joh […]

Fun & Rec

Adventure Club hikes Outer Island

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By Lori BlackburnThirteen seniors, part of the Adventure Club from the Granby Senior Center, braved the 90-degree heat to hike Outer Island, part of the Thimble Island Chain off the coast of Connecticut. This was the first outing for the newly re-formed club and everyone enjoyed the scenery despite the hot weather. The club is led by Judy Cooper and Donna Snyder. The Adventure club has several activities planned for the upcoming months including kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, bowling […]

People

Newest Salmon Brook veterinarian glad to be back home

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By Shirley MurthaSamantha Marquis McNamara knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from the tender age of six years. Not just a childhood dream, the aspiration lead her to a BS in Animal Science at the University of Connecticut after graduating from Granby Memorial High School in 2005. From the friendly confines of her home state, Sam was off to the University of Prince Edward Island, where she received her degree to practice general veterinary medicine. After taking a few additional specialty cour […]

People

Meals-on-Wheels serves homebound residents

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If you’re looking for a way to become more active in the community, consider becoming a Meals-on-Wheels driver. McLean’s Meals-on-Wheels drivers help deliver delicious and nutritious meals such as chicken parmesan, meatloaf and herb-encrusted cod to over 140 local homebound residents every year. Drivers are needed for routes in Avon, Canton, Simsbury, East Granby and Granby. Becoming a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer is easy. All you need is access to a reliable car and two hours to […]

People

First Church and South Church sponsor compassionate conversation on race

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By Linda Calder“The greatest problem is not with flat-out white racists, but rather with the far larger number of Americans who believe intellectually in racial equality but are quietly oblivious to injustice around them.” -Nicholas KristofThe book, Waking Up White, by Debby Irving, will be the springboard for a gathering on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church.  Members of the greater Granby community are invited to read the book, and attend and particip […]

Verse

Upper classman offers freshmen advice

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Camden Robertson1. Don’t be scared! Freshman year is undeniably a new experience, but remember that your entire class is in the same boat! And furthermore, the classes above you, though they may not seem like it, were freshman once too.2. Challenge yourself! When choosing between an honors or an academic class, default towards the harder option if even part of you feels ready. You can always change classes after two weeks if you think the class is too difficult, but it is important to chal […]

Verse

Friends of Granby Public Library host 35th annual used book sale

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By Carole BernardThe backpacks are getting dusted off and flip-flops are going into the back of the closet, but the  volunteers who put on the annual used book sale for the Friends of Granby Public Library are gearing up to work.This year’s sale will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 15–17, at Holcomb Farm in West Granby. Generous donors have flooded the Friends with hundreds of items, that a cadre of volunteers have worked on all summer long. Donated items were i […]

School & Sports

High School Report

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By Tim NolanFall Sports PreviewFall athletics have begun at the high school. Consistent with CIAC rules, football was the first team to hit the turf on August 14th; all other teams started practicing on August 24. All seven teams: cross-country (boys and girls), field hockey, football, soccer (boys and girls), and girls volleyball have put in the work this past summer and hope to start the 2017–2018 school year on a high note. Captains Anthony Spica, a junior, and Nate Orluk, a senior […]

School & Sports

Granby Field Hockey earns silver at Nutmeg Tournament

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By Taylorann VibertThe Granby Memorial High School Field Hockey Team competed in the Connecticut State Nutmeg Games, held at Veterans’ stadium in New Britain on July 18. This year, Granby had two teams competing in the high school division, but only one continued on to the final round. (From left to right) Back row: Taylorann Vibert, Abby Bascetta, and Gaby Sturgeon Middle Row: Haley Clark, Alana King, Georgia McDougall, Lauren Roy, and Heather Salter Ground: Nina DeGagne. Submit […]

Town/Govt

Browse & Borrow

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Both libraries will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 for News Years Day.

CT Valley Views

CTVV covers mid-term election results

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Kevin Rennie, an icon in the political arena of journalism in Connecticut, joined Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views in a interview at the Connecticut Historical Society to provide comment on the state’s recent mid-term elections. Rennie, a lawyer, former member of both the state house and senate and a venerable political columnist for the Hartford Courant is candid and enlightening about the candidates, the “Trump Factor,” and his views of the national government scene.

People

Thanks, Vets!

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On Sunday, November 4, Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation participated in a Thank You to our veterans event at the Hartford Gun Club to connect with U.S. current and past military service members.

People

Newman’s Own champions Foxfield F.A.R.M.

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Newman’s Own “Common Good” has reaffirmed its advocacy for Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation via an on-line post from which a solicited interview with Susan Patricelli Regan, president and founder of the charity originated. Newman’s Own was one of the first major corporations that made a $10,000 donation to the foundation in 2016.

People

VNA’s canine volunteers

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Visitors are always a bright spot when you are not feeling well. Even more special is a visit from a very large soft dog that patiently allows you to pet his soft thick fur and look into his understanding eyes.

Waypoints

One Last Miracle

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It was a couple of weeks before Christmas 2002. We were at the home of a beagle breeder we had contacted to see if she had any puppies available.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls — December 2018

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Bryant University named the following students to the spring dean’s list: Lindsay Brodeur, class of 2019, Kristen Perry, class of 2020, Alexandra Spica, class of 2018, Danielle Sturgeon, class of 2019. Jacob Falotico has been recognized for achieving academic distinction at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

The Arts

Granby Land Trust art show awards

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Artists from across New England entered their art in the 2018 Granby Land Trust Art Show: Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty. The artists found inspiration in beautiful natural landscapes across New England, including a number of properties preserved by the Granby Land Trust, such as the Ann Pelka Preserve, the Mary Edwards Mountain Property and Lost Acres Orchard.

Drumrolls

In Memory of . . .

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Cizman, William “Bill” Thomas, 84, husband of Irene (Polonchak) Cizman, Oct. 20 Wix, Kenneth, 54, Oct. 20 Capen, Beatrice Blanche, 81, wife of John Capen, Oct. 25 Fontana, Anthony, 55, husband of Lori (Hurst) Fontana, Oct. 26 Baker, William “Bill” Raymond, Jr., 90, husband of Regina (Stelmach) Baker, Oct. 26 McKay, Owen, 83, husband of […]

Humans of Granby

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.