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Building a medical clinic in Uganda

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Gordon and Nancy Crouch during their visit to Uganda. To Gordon’s right is Faith Mulira, the clinic founder, and her sister Sarah Kibuka, the contractor for the clinic and a villager, Sara. Submitted photo By George Lynch In 1995, while Nancy Crouch’s father lay in a hospital bed close to death, he indirectly caused the building of a medical clinic in Uganda. He had never been there, knew nothing about the country and probably couldn’t find it on a map. How this came about had to […]

Events

Salmon Brook Historical Society Flea Market

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 The Salmon Brook Historical Society is holding its annual Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Historical Society. Between 40 to 50 vendors will show and sell their wares and admission is free to the public. A concession stand will sell coffee, soda, water, hot dogs, chips and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts.  We welcome all to come and enjoy the festivities at the historical society. Anyone interested being a vendor and having a 20×20- foot s […]

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MS Support

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A support group for those with Multiple Sclerosis meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. Significant others and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call 860-653-1986 or 860-428-2463. […]

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VNA Events

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VNA Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Mondays, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center and Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Hartland First Church Parish House; Tuesday, Sept. 1, 9–10:30 a.m., at the Farmington Valley YMCA and Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Senior Center. Flu Shot Clinic Flu shots will be available Frida […]

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Women’s Breakfast

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The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8:30 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center and will be entertained with a program entitled All You Want to Know About Bears. Cost is $3pp. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to reserve your spot. Advertisement for Granby Dental Center […]

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MeadowBrook hosts community events

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Meadow View Farm will be selling its beautiful fall plants at MeadowBrook of Granby on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up for your fall garden. MeadowBrook of Granby is hosting the following informational lectures shown below. Each lecture is open to the public and free of charge with light refreshments served. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please reserve a seat in advance either by calling 860-653-9888 or emailing out […]

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Civic Club

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The Granby Civic Club will begin its 102nd year with a meeting at the Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. Guest speakers will be Nancy A. Scheetz, new Executive Director of the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Assn., and Sandee Fleet, Community Liaison. They will discuss services provided by the VNA, provide an update on the Granby Food Bank and answer questions. Friends, new members and guests are always welcome! Advertisement: Old Farms Landscaping […]

The Arts

Local dancers compete for national titles

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Local dancers compete at American Dance Awards National Competition for national titles By Kathy Green Five local students from the Dance Slipper in Southwick, owned by Brenda Barna, will be competing for national dance titles at the American Dance Awards (ADA) National Championship in Hollywood, Florida, July 4–11. In March, the studio competed at the ADA regional competition in New Haven, and three dancers were recognized for their outstanding performances. Alexandra Klinkowski, 16, o […]

The Arts

Marquis of Granby welcomes new director

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By Lori Catlin Garcia The Marquis of Granby Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps welcomes a new corps director, Kimberley McCord. “We are all so thankful that someone of Kim’s caliber has stepped forward to assume this position,” says former director Audrey Lampert, who retired following the Granby Memorial Day celebrations this year. “It’s very important for organizations to have smooth transitions and this one should be as seamless as possible. Kim has volu […]

School & Sports

Competition Winner Announced

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Technology teacher John Kroninger congratulates Patrick Liss on winning the contest. Photo by Michelle DeGagne 2015 Granby Bear 5K Challenge t-shirt design competition winner announced Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club is pleased to announce Patrick Liss won the 2015 Granby Bear 5K Challenge T-shirt Design Competition. His winning entry was used for the Granby Bear 5K Challenge held Saturday, June 20. Ann-Marie Grashaw and Michelle DeGagne of the Booster Club along with […]

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