APRIL 2014
THE GRANBY DRUMMER
The
Granby Parks and Recreation Department and the Granby Early Childhood Council hosted a Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Saturday morning March 1. This event was held to celebrate the National Education Association, READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY and to honor the 110th birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr Seuss. The family event was a huge success due to the collaboration of many Granby resources, including the Superintendent of Schools, Youth Services, Granby Library, Granby Recreation Department, the Public Works, and the Granby Early Childhood Council (GECC). These organizations came together to plan and execute the event in a true team effort. Additionally, volunteers helped make the event run smoothly, including members of the GECC, Granby High School and two Kelly Lane students. Nearly 100 people attended the sunrise breakfast, which was separated into three seating times. Families of all ages enjoyed green eggs with ham and toast. On their way out, many guests, including children, answered, “YES! I do like green eggs and ham!” Special chefs from the Public Works Department, David Shinder and Merv Cooley did a fabulous job of making the green eggs and ham, ensuring everybody had enough. Adults and children enjoyed reading together the multitude of books displayed on the tables and around the room. It was a good reminder what Dr.
Seuss wrote long ago, “You’re never too old, too whacky, too wild. To pick up a book, And read to a child.” Granby Superintendent of Schools, Alan Addley, walked around the room dressed as the Cat in the Hat greeting children and adults. When a 2 year-old little girl asked him where his whiskers were, he quickly ran home to draw whiskers on his face using his wife’s eyeliner pencil. Mr Addley entertained a small group of children in front of the fireplace by reading a story to them. More photos can be seen on their website at www.GranbyECC.org.
AnneMarie Cox, Granby Youth Services; Alan Addley, Granby Superintendent of Schools, Sheri Litchfield, Granby Early Childhood Council, Tom Tyburski, Granby Parks and Recreation, Joan Beatson, Granby Public Library, Daphne Shinder, Granby Parks and Recreation, Merv Cooley, Granby Public Works. (missing from photo is David Shinder, Granby Public Works)
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Superintendent of Schools, Alan Addley, reads to the children.
The Cat in The Hat greeted the children at the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast on March 1 at the Salmon Brook Park Lodge.
Story by Ann Woods Photos by Sheri Litchfield