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Voters approve Capital Projects Referendum Town of Granby voters approved the three bonding issue questions on the June 4 ballot. The official voting results were as follows:

Question 1: Bridges 948 Yes Question 2: Schools 766 Yes Question 3: Solar Project 731 Yes

216 No 401 No 436 No

Free curbside textile recycling coming Beginning on July 15, Granby residents will be able to recycle unwanted textiles and small household items simply by bagging them and leaving them at the curb on their regular recycling collection day. Granby is providing the new service in partnership with Simple Recycling.

The service is free to residents and the town.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 84 percent of old clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, and textile items end up in a landfill or an incinerator. On average, that works out to about 85 lbs. per person each year. As a result, textiles make up more than 6 percent of all the residential and municipal trash in the U.S. Solon, Ohio-based Simple Recycling (simplerecycling.com) aims to change all that. The company provides free curbside collection and recycling of unwanted textiles and housewares to communities across the United States. Currently, Simple Recycling serves nearly four million households across eight states, and will soon be serving residents here in Granby.

In the weeks before the program’s July 15 launch date, Simple Recycling will

send informational mailers to homes that receive residential recycling collection from Granby. The mailers will contain free Simple Recycling bags.

When cleaning out closets or disposing of unwanted items, residents can place them in the bags. If a resident doesn’t have enough bags, then it’s OK to use regular trash bags that are clearly marked for Simple Recycling. Residents can then place the bags at the curb on their normal recycling collection day. Simple Recycling’s trucks will pick them up, free of charge.

The company will accept a wide range of used textiles and small household items. The list of accepted items includes all types of used or new clothing, boots and shoes, belts and ties, handbags, hats and gloves, toys, towels, sheets and blankets, small kitchen appliances, and more.

The Simple Recycling service is not meant to compete with local charities.

Its purpose is to provide a convenient curbside collection option for residents who want it. Ultimately, it’s about keeping those items out of the trash.

For more information about the Simple Recycling program, residents can call Public Works at 860-653-8960.

Book Drive Underway

Friends of Granby Public Library have begun collecting books for the annual book sale to be held Sept. 21-23 at Holcomb Farm.

Donations of gently used goods will be accepted now through Saturday, Aug. 3, at several convenient Granby locations during their normal business hours: Geissler’s Supermarket; the YMCA; and Granby Public Library.

See story on p. 6

Inside Memorial Day................... 17

GMHS 2019 Graduation...... 21

Humans of Granby............. 18

Fortune & Folly column...... 26

DockDogs makes a big splash Horses and Hounds hosted a DockDogs® event that put doggy contestants in the water to compete in three disciplines. Big Air is a long jump for dogs and Extreme Vertical is the high jump. Speed Retrieve is a timed event for quickest to snag an object 40 feet down the pool. Above, Blue Buffalo Ambassadors Tim Bowman and Baxter. Photo by Cheryl Anderson More photos on p. 26

Granby Youth Lacrosse honors one of its own

By Kathleen Olchowski and Brigid Gunn Granby Youth Lacrosse honored a member of its lacrosse family and Granby graduate of the class of 2004, Lindsay Bugbee Crosby, on April 28.

Lindsay passed away on July 4, 2018, shortly after the birth of her third child.

Granby Youth Lacrosse dedicated its 14th annual bantam lacrosse jamboree to her and renamed the lacrosse scholarship in her name.

The jamboree was founded in 2006 by two of her former lacrosse (lax) teammates and friends. Lindsay was an inspiration from the very beginning of Granby Girls’ High School and Youth Lacrosse programs. She gave her knowledge and love of the game to countless

players and coaches in Granby and beyond. To know Lindsay was a gift. Her radiant smile, raspy laugh and fierce loyalty to friends and family are unforgettable on and off the field. She was a true athlete, and lives-on as a motivation to play hard and have fun in the game of woman’s lacrosse and in life.

Lindsay, who started Lindsay Bugbee Crosby her lax career on a boys’ team, played with pure tenacity and knew how to win or lose with grace. She was a true inspiration to any lax player who was on her team or lucky enough to have her as a coach.

Lacrosse honors cont’d. on p. 6

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Sr. Center takes delivery of new van

By Lori Blackburn The Granby Senior Center celebrated the arrival of its new 14-passenger van on Wednesday, June 5, with a ribbon cutting ceremony, inaugural van ride and luncheon. Several members of the center joined board members from the Granby Community Fund to commemorate this special occasion. The top rider, Elaine A., did the honors of cutting the ribbon.

The Granby Senior Center provides transportation to residents 60 and over and those who are disabled. This past fiscal year, the transportation department provided 3,483 rides and traveled 17,483 miles. That includes medical appointments, social and recreational trips, shopping and rides to the Community Café lunch held twice a week at the center.

Cutting the ribbon on the new van.

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The new senior center van.

Senior Center member Al S. wrote a poem to mark the event. His words ring true for many, “Offering a ride for those who cannot drive, Is a way of keeping the seniors alive.” That sentiment was echoed by others at the luncheon. Beverly B. stated, “The line in Al’s poem is true; without the van I would die. It has given me back my life.” It isn’t just the ability to get to where they need to go; it’s the friendships that are established. Fred H. said, “It gives you a chance to get to know people and their stories.” Elaine A.

said it helps her feel independent, being able to go shopping without having to ask others for a ride. She expressed that if it wasn’t for the van and the Senior Center, she would be home feeling depressed.

Human Services Director Sandra Yost added, “I am so pleased and proud of the Senior Van service. As our members have said, the Granby Senior Van service is a vital part of their lives. It not only provides transportation but also a link to better health, higher social engagement and increased self-esteem. We look forward to welcoming more riders to enjoy the safe, affordable service. Special thanks go out to our Department of Public Works mechanics team, Jimmy and Mike, for keeping our fleet of vehicles good working order”.

Patty Sansone, co-president of the Granby Community Fund, expressed how proud it is to offer grants that assist with the transportation program. As a volunteer at the Waste Not Want Not Community Dinners, she also mentioned that she hears about all the fun members have going on trips and out to lunch on the van. Patty is also a current member and past chairman of the Commission on Aging. She was delighted that the funding came together in order to make a new van a reality.

For more information on the transportation program please contact the Granby Senior Center at 860-844-5350.

Drumrolls Jack Tortland has been named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. and is a member of the class of 2021.

Raisa Angela Dirienzo received her master of science degree in counselor education with specialization in clinical professional counseling from Central Connecticut State University in May. She is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the professional counseling honor society.

Dr. Joshua Pollock DO, Captain U.S. Army graduated medical school in May. The 2011 GMHS grad has moved to the state of Washington with his wife Rebecca for his residency in internal medicine.

Russell Stone was named to American International College’s spring 2019 dean’s list.

Richard Desjardins earned his master of architecture degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

He is now employed at the McHenry Architecture firm in Portsmouth, N.H. as a design associate.

Gene Desideraggio graduated with a bachelor of science degree in forestry during spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont.

Endicott College named the following students to its spring dean’s list: Sam Kuhnly, a communications marketing major, and Lauren Wutka, an interior design major.

July/August 2019 The Granby Drummer Page 3 forward to the Board of Finance for TOWN OF GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES move —consideration.

MAY 20 its Present: B. Scott Kuhnly, Sally King, James Lofink, Mark C. Neumann, Edward Ohannessian, and Student Liaison Serra Tickey.

Minutes On a motion by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6.

On a motion by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the Granby Water Pollution Control Authority (GWPCA) public hearing of May 6.

On a motion by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman King, the board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the special meeting of May 14.

Resignations and Appointments On a motion by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the board voted unanimously to accept, with regret, the resignation of Lana Ferguson from the Conservation Commission.

Vacancies: Commission on Aging (1), Conservation Commission (1).

If anyone would like to serve on a board or commission, they should contact Mark Neumann, Republican Town Committee; James Lofink, Democratic Town Committee; or the Town Manager’s Office.

Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program The Neighborhood Assistance Act is a state program designed to help nonprofits. This is done by providing a tax credit to business firms that make cash investments in qualifying community programs conducted by tax exempt or municipal agencies.

It is the board’s role to review and approve submitted proposals at a scheduled public hearing.

Sandy Yost, director of human services, has been accepting applications, which have a deadline of June 3 by 4 p.m. A public hearing will be scheduled for the Board of Selectmen meeting on June 17.

No action is required tonight. This is for informational purposes only.

Transfers to Suspense The Tax Collector is recommending $25,787.52 be transferred to suspense to clean off the books for audit purposes.

The Collector prepares a list of potentially uncollectible taxes each year. Taxes due on the list remain collectible if the parties can be found. Those who are on the list for motor vehicles will likely not be able to re-register their vehicles in Connecticut.

On a motion by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the transfer of $25,787.52 to be moved to the Suspense Book.

Holcomb Farm Tree Trail Friends of Holcomb Farm Stewardship co-chair Eric Lukingbeal addressed the board with updates to the Holcomb Farm arboretum or Tree Trail, as it is now called.

Lukingbeal reviewed some background information including the UConn land study at Holcomb Farm and the vision of an arboretum. This fall the Friends of Holcomb Farm propose to plant 10 flowering trees of five species. They would be planted on the edge of the existing agricultural field, extending the line of trees planted in 2018. In each of the next five years, from 2020 to 2024, the proposal is to plant 10-12 trees in designated locations. The Tree Trail would eventually link up with the existing trails in the woods that follow along the mowed paths.

This is no cost to the taxpayer. Volunteers do all the work and funding is entirely by grants. The plan is to allow the Farm to remain a place of scenic beauty and wonderful views.

On a motion by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Lofink, the board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the proposed five-year plan to be implemented with the help of the Town Manager and Public Works Director.

Middle School Roof and End of Year Deficit Superintendent Addley reported the negative full-year financial forecast for the Board of Education is $370,817 as

of April 30. This negative forecast in the end of year balance can be attributed to unbudgeted expenses in special education tuition and transportation. The Board of Education is requesting an appropriation not to exceed $370,817 to cover the deficit for June 30.

On a motion by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to comment favorably on the additional appropriation of$370,817 and to move forward to the Board of Finance for its consideration.

During a roof inspection at the middle school after it suffered hail damage in the May 15, 2018 storm, it was discovered that the existing internal gutter system was not functioning properly. A new external gutter system is not covered by the insurer and is expected to cost $280,000. In order to comply with the Board of Finance appropriation limit in the charter, an amount of $118,000 is being requested. This amount will allow the project to get started. It was noted that if the bond is approved at the upcoming June 4 referendum, then that money would cover this project and the appropriation would become null and void.

On a motion by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to comment favorably for the additional appropriation of $118,000 for replacement of the gutter system on the Middle School roof and to

Town manager reports Budget Operations – April Administration Finance Officer Barbarajean Scibelli reviewed the Budget Operations for April.

Tax collections coming in are excellent.

They are more than what was expected at budget time. The last payment for Education Cost Sharing for $2.7M has been received. Town Clerk Fees may barely make the adopted budget of $200,000 depending on mortgage and other activities. Building Permit fee revenues are still high. In expenditures, building inspection will need a transfer for temporary inspector fees of approximately $5,000. Department of PublicWorks may need transfers for general and equipment maintenance and infrastructure maintenance because of winter storms.

First Selectman reports First Selectman Kuhnly thanked Student Liaisons Serra Tickey and James Kuhnly for their service.

Selectman reports: Selectman Lofink reported the Plan of Conservation and Development Implementation Committee will meet Thursday May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room to review and finalize all tasks within the plan.

Respectfully submitted, Barbara J. Scibelli

Lou Urban passes Louis A. Urban,, Sr., 91, long -time Drummer volunteer passed away June, 4, 2019. Associated with the Drummer for some 35 years, Lou is probably best remembered as an excellent photographer who also contributed articles. Recently, he had added proofreading to his myriad assignments. And in fact, he was “reading pages” for the June issue. “I enjoyed working with Lou especially on photographical shoots,“ recalled Carol Bressor. “He was thorough, getting the names and correct spelling of names, without fuss. He’d also explained why he chose a particular angle for the scene— educational for me.”

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Drumbeat Letters to the Editor Thankful for Scenic designation I am a kayaker and a hiker who travels the Farmington River in the warm seasons and walks on trails that run along the Salmon Brook just about every day.

Good news arrived in a newsletter from Senator Chris Murphy this week.

I celebrate the fact that after 10 years of

editorials, commentary & letters to the editor Unsigned editorials are the consensus opinion of the editorial staff and publisher. Commentary pieces express the opinion of the writer and not necessarily the opinion of the Drummer.

working to protect two of Connecticut’s most beautiful natural resources, the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Act has passed in Congress with bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump.

Congratulations to everyone who worked to bring this to fruition. I am sure the wildlife, birds and wild plants

that frequent those waterways and their banks will be just as grateful as I am, maybe even more grateful, since their lives depend on that habitat.

A wonderful gift for a beautiful Spring day!

Thank you, Laura Mazza-Dixon

The Republican and Democratic Town you are a member of a party. However, Committees will hold caucuses for there is a three-month waiting period nominating members to stand for office to switch political parties. This is in the Nov. 5, 2019, municipal election. tracked by the state’s computerized The Republican caucus will be held voter registration system. Membership Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m. in the Town in a political party is free and carries Hall Meeting Room and the Democratic no obligations. All voters can vote for Caucus will be held Monday, July 22, at any candidate they choose, regardless 7 p.m. in the Senior Center Community of party affiliation, during elections.

Room.

The next primary may be The municipal ballot held on Tuesday, Sept. will have openings in 10, so Monday, June 10, 10 different boards 2019, was the deadline and offices, including to switch political parties Mon., July 22, 7 p.m.

Board of Selectmen to participate. You can and Board of Education Sr. Center Comm. Room choose to be a member seats, with over 30 of any political party that candidates expected to exists, but only five parties run. Following major are currently tracked in party caucuses, if any Granby. Totals as of June positions have a contested Thurs., July 18, 7 p.m. 14 are 2,113 Democrats, 7 party nomination, the Greens, 97 Independents, Town Hall Mtg. Room candidate(s) not chosen 13 Libertarians, 2,467 have the option to Republicans and 2,959 petition for a primary. Candidates Unaffiliated. who gather enough eligible signatures Voter registration is a public record,

by Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 4 p.m., can and is easy to confirm your voter primary for their party’s nomination on registration 24/7. From the Town of Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Granby website there is a link to the Political party affiliation is often Secretary of the State’s online voter confusing to new voters. In Connecticut, registration look-up tool: dir.ct.gov/ only members of a political party can sots/LookUp.aspx There is also a link participate in primaries. There is no to Online Voter Registration, which is waiting period to join a party if you are available 24/7 to enroll, or to make name, unaffiliated, or to become unaffiliated if party or address changes to an existing voter registration: voterregistration.

CORRECTIONS ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do Please tell us if you find an error in this Registrar of Voters staff changes issue of the Drummer. We’ll attempt to Mary Zlotnick resigned, and her Deputy correct it in the following issue. Leave a mesSonja Smith was sworn in as the Repub-

lican Registrar on Wednesday, May 22.

Sonja immediately appointed Sandy Lee as her Deputy Registrar. Sandy Lee previously served as Deputy Registrar for Mary Zlotnick.

Office Hours Posted office hours for the registrars’ office are Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paper voter registration forms are also available at town halls, libraries, DMV offices and online at the Secretary of State’s website: sots.ct.gov. The registrars also offer a free 5-15 minute overview on voting for any interested town groups. Please contact the registrars at 860-844-5322 or lwolfe@granby-ct. gov or ssmith@granby-ct.gov Absentee ballots Absentee ballots are handled through the Town Clerk’s office and voters must submit an application to receive an absentee ballot. For primaries and general November elections, send in the absentee ballot application at least one month before the election or primary and mail the completed ballot immediately after you receive the ballot.

Absentee ballot applications are being collected now by the Town Clerk for those who know they will be away from home on Sept. 10 and/or Nov. 5.

The application is available through the Town Clerk or online at the Secretary of State’s website: sots.ct.gov Calendar Review Thursday, July 18 – Republican Party Caucus at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room Monday, July 22 - Democratic Party Caucus at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center

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Op-Ed: Granby Schools Potential School Time Change

By Kelly Lewis (Note: The Board of Education has tabled this issue for now.—Ed.) My name is Kelly Lewis and I am a Granby resident and mother of 3 (ages 3,7 and 9). Although I believe the science behind teenagers needing more sleep, I am completely opposed to the school time changes that are being proposed by The School Start Time Task Force. These proposed changes cause a myriad of serious problems for the families of elementary-aged children.

The link to my petition is below. Since Thursday it has received 335 signatures against any change in the school start time.

These are some of my questions and concerns outlined specifically below: Concerns “The Push” option causes a major disruption for both mornings and afternoons for Kelly Lane and Wells Road families. The 9:10 start time does not work with the majority of working parents’ schedules, thus causing a new need for morning care. The 3:55 release time causes children who take the bus to get home very late. For example, with the current 3:15 dismissal times my kids arrive home on the bus at 4. With the new schedule, my kids would arrive home at 4:40. This leaves very little time to get work done, eat and go to evening

Primary cont’d. on p. 5 Community Room Wednesday, July 24 is the deadline for the Town Committees to file Certificates of Endorsement with the Town Clerk.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, is the deadline for submitting the requisite number of eligible signatures to contest nominations and force a primary election. The registrars will hold a special office hours from 1 to 4 p.m. to receive primary petitions from those seeking a party nomination who were not chosen at the caucus.

Tuesday, Sept. 10, is the potential State primary date, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., if needed.

Pollworkers needed Pollworkers will be needed for the municipal election on Nov. 5, and

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Poll workers can be volunteers or paid, must be at least 16-years-old and must complete poll worker training in order to serve. Hours are available to fit your schedule. If you would like to be added to the list, or if you did not receive the poll worker information e-letter, please email the registrars at lwolfe@granbyct.gov or ssmith@granby-ct.gov Contact the Registrars, Laura Wolfe and Sonja Smith, their office phone number/voice mail is 860-844-5322 and email address is lwolfe@granby-ct.gov or ssmith@granby-ct.gov

Drumrolls The following students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during ceremonies held in May: Eileen Dempsey, doctor of physical therapy; Chelsey Martin, doctor of nursing practice; Krista Iwanicki, bachelor of science, health science studies; Emily Jackson, bachelor of science, health science studies and Derek LeJeune, doctor of medicine.

The following local residents were named to dean’s list at Becker College for the spring 2019 semester. Griffin Barrows is pursuing a BA in interactive media design, game design concentration, and Nakiska Vaughan is pursuing a BS in veterinary science, pre-veterinary concentration.

Cassandra Miller was named to Assumption College’s spring 2019 dean’s list.

sports/activities.

What about the kids going back to Hartford? They are heading into rush hour; what time will they get home?

How will they get their work done?

When do they get to do sports/activities?

Secondly, wWhen expressing my concern over morning care I was told that they were talking with the YMCA to provide “safe, affordable” morning care, but they would not share specifics. I called the YMCA directly and was told it would follow the same pricing schedule they use for Avon. These are the details I was given: It will either be at the YMCA or possibly at Kelly Lane and Wells Road; There is no discount for families that pay for a full-family membership; There is a 5 percent discount for your second, third child etc.; There is a 20-child cap per program; If you have a special needs child that has a 1-to-1 at school you have to pay for a 1-to-1 at the morning care. (This is the case for my family).

Small World and Patchwork are at or almost at capacity for morning care so those are not options. *For a family of 3 (which I have), this would cost me $974.40 for morning care alone. This is NOT an affordable option and it is irresponsible to be saying that it is and then not providing people with the actual numbers. *If you have children at more than one school you will be doing multiple drop offs. *If you have special needs children this is an extra transition they are now dealing with.

Questions When the time study was presented, why was there no option to “keep it the same?” You were forced to choose a push back time.

What is the research on young children and their ability to learn and focus late in the day?

How do the primary teachers feel about this change? Do they see their students being successful at the end of the day? I am a teacher and my older students are exhausted and checked out by the end of the day. How do we expect 4-,5-, 6- and 7-year-olds to have that kind of stamina?

Why are the needs of the high school age students being put ahead of the

youngest learners? Who should be more equipped with coping mechanisms when tired? Who should have better time management skills...an elementary or a high school student?

Do high school students really want to get out of school at a later time?

How does this effect after school jobs?

Sports? How many more classes will student athletes miss now that they have to leave school earlier for sporting events?

The majority of coaches are teachers.

Won’t we be paying for substitutes now? How does that effect the quality of education?

Why couldn’t first period at the high school be an optional study hall? Students that need to sleep could come in second period. Students that wanted to take advantage of that time to do homework could use it that way. Or perhaps a rotating class schedule so that they aren’t always tired during the same class.

Why are we trying to push through this new initiative while our district is undergoing so much change. A school closing, new teacher teams, bear dens, and rotating schedules. Why would we do this when there is an interim superintendent, thus causing a potentially new superintendent to have to implement something they were not a part of?

How do teachers that are also coaches feel? How will this impact your teaching, classes and ability to get to sporting events?

WHY? I understand and believe the science that teens have different sleep patterns and would benefit from more sleep. I just cannot see how making such drastic changes for such minimal “possible” improvements is worth it. The Start Time Tasks own statistics are not very supportive: • Modest effect on overall attendance • High School grades improved by 1-4 percent IN BEST CASE SCENARIOS • SMALL impact on standardized test scores 1-2 percentile points • Later home arrivals for studentathletes • More frequent early dismissals for student athletes and teacher-coaches.

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES —MAY 14 Present: Chairman Paula Johnson, Jonathan Boardman, Charles Kraiza, Eric Lukingbeal, Eric Myers, James Sansone and Brennan Sheahan and Director of Community Development Abby Kenyon.

Seating of Alternates Brennan Sheahan was seated.

PUBLIC HEARING Application seeking an amendment to Zoning Regulations Sections 8.3.1 Alcoholic Beverages that would add manufacturer permit for cider.

Eric Myers read the public notice into the record.

Applicant Rebecca (Becky) Clark,

Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard, 29 Bushy Hill Road, addressed the Commission. She explained the application proposes to add the word ‘cider’ to Zoning Regulation Section 8.3.1 Alcoholic Beverages, to allow the manufacture of hard cider by Special Permit. The manufacture of hard cider is a valueadded item for the farm and will help the farm sustain a livelihood. She added Clark Farms will use homegrown apples from its farm to manufacture the hard cider. Clark Farms has received federal licensing for the manufacture of cider and are now working on local and state approvals.

Abby Kenyon noted this proposed

Used book sale collection begins June 1

By Brian Tomasino Spring is here and the Friends of Granby Public Library are preparing for donations to the Granby Public Library’s annual book sale to be held Sept. 21-23 at Holcomb Farm.

Donations of gently used books will be accepted now through Saturday, Aug. 3, at several convenient Granby locations during their normal business hours: Geissler’s Supermarket, 9 Bank Street; Farmington Valley YMCA, 97 Salmon Brook Street; Granby Public Library, 15 North Granby Road.

Sorters are working at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, on Monday nights and welcome donations between 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the book sale help sponsor many library programs and items throughout the year. Some donated books (2016-2019) are added to the library collection or reserved to provide fresh seasonal books each month throughout the year at the Used Book Sale Table at Granby Public Library.

Please do not leave donations outside at the library book drop or at Holcomb Farm, because they will be subject to weather and animals. Donations that are being accepted include gently used hardcover and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, learning toys and other items that are book related. Not

accepted are: VCR or cassette tapes, magazines, textbooks, “condensed” books, encyclopedias, sets of books like Time-Life Series, travel guides for years prior to 2013, or items with any kind of odor such as smoke, mold, mildew or a musty smell.

Student volunteers can earn community service credit for sorting and helping at the Used Book Sale. Last year, volunteers sorted, packed, stored, and prepared 750 boxes of books for the sale.

The Friends are looking for donation of sturdy boxes that can be closed or boxes with lids. Banker and copy paper boxes are a plus. Large and heavy cartons of donated books pose problems for sorters due to weight, so please use smaller boxes if possible.

Remember that your donations are the key to the yearly success of the used book sale and all proceeds go towards sponsoring many library programs and items throughout the year.

For the summer months, the book sale table at the main library will feature beach reads and the latest books for your reading enjoyment.

If you have any questions, please email friends.gpl@gmail.com include your name, phone number. Or see the website at granby-ct.gov and go to the Friends of GPL under the government link, departments/library services.

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change is similar to two other recent changes to this section of the Zoning Regulations when a farm winery and farm brewery were added. Adding this language to the regulation also aligns with the goals of the Plan of Conservation and Development to encourage and promote new businesses and farming.

There was no public comment.

Kenyon stated that typically the effective date for a regulation change is 15 days after the date of publication.

However, the commission has, in the past, set the effective date sooner than 15 days allowing an applicant to submit the Special Permit application under the new regulation. The public hearing closed. The commission has 65 days to make a decision.

Consideration of the above applications, where the commission has concluded the public hearing On a motion by Eric Lukingbeal seconded by Jonathan Boardman, the commission voted (7-0-0) to approve an application seeking an amendment to Zoning Regulations Sections 8.3.1 Alcoholic Beverages to add the manufacture

Lacrosse honors cont’d. from p. 1

From Hannah Burnett, co-founder of GYL Bantam Jamboree, high school teammate and dear friend: “As the team captain of the first Granby women’s lacrosse team, Lindsay helped build the foundation of the incredible program you see today. Her athleticism, leadership and pure love of lacrosse made everyone who shared the field with her run harder and cheer louder. She gave it her all on the field, which led to some great lacrosse, and a couple of yellow cards! She elevated our game, but also modeled what it was to be a great teammate and friend.

Playing beside her was a true privilege.

We are grateful that her legacy continues through the Granby Bantam Jamboree and the Lindsay Bugbee Crosby Memorial Scholarship.”

From Cailene Gunn, former jamboree coordinator, player coached by Lindsay, and dear friend: “As a coach, Lindsay

of cider. Effective date to be May 15.

Staff Reports and Correspondence Kenyon announced there will be a Special Meeting workshop on June 4 for the commission to discuss drive-through regulations. Kenyon will send information to the commission in advance.

Kenyon stated she has been reviewing the Zoning Regulations regarding notification to abutters. Currently, town staff mails abutter notifications as a courtesy when an application is pending on a nearby property. If the commission is agreeable, an amendment to the regulations requiring notification will be added that will be the responsibility of the applicant. This is currently required when there is a zone boundary change and the proposed amendment would align with this practice.

Commissioner Reports and Correspondence Boardman stated he passed the Farmers Kitchen restaurant yesterday and there are still blocked sidewalks. Kenyon stated she met with the restaurant owner and he had moved the tables to provide access. She will follow up again.

was truly inspiring. Her passion for the sport, compassion for her players and general zest for life made each time on the field feel like a gift. She was strong, tenacious, driven and authentic—a true role model, we all sought to emulate.

Lindsay made us grateful to play lacrosse and grateful to be part of her team. Her raspy cheers from the sidelines will forever echo through the fields of GMHS and Salmon Brook Park.”

The jamboree was organized and run this year by student co-chairs, Julia Olchowski and Mya Rivard. The proceeds from the jamboree went to scholarships for two senior lacrosse players who demonstrated a passion for lacrosse, leadership, good sportsmanship, strong academics and a willingness to give back to the community. This year’s recipients were Georgia McDougall and James Kuhnly. Both student athletes started

Lacrosse honors cont’d. on p. 7

At the jamboree, GYL paid tribute to Lindsay Bugbee Crosby with photos of her and sunflowers, her favorite flower.

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Lacrosse honors cont’d. from p. 6 playing lacrosse in Kindergarten. GYL and GMHS helped develop their lacrosse skills, and also gave them leadership opportunities on and off the field. In addition to both volunteering at the jamboree each year, Georgia was student co-chair for two years and James was named a captain of his lacrosse team this year. The character and leadership qualities they exhibit, along with the strong connections they’ve made with their teammates and lacrosse community will serve them well in the future. They both will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall. GYL remembers Lindsay Bugbee Crosby, a member of our lacrosse family, and we think Lindsay would be very proud of our recipients. We wish them all the best in the future.

Referee Bella Vargas Blanchard sets up the center draw for Alexa Webster and her Wethersfield opponent. Photo by Meggie Hennessey and Sophie Zacchera

Ben DelGallo dodges around his Vernon opponent as he attacks the goal. Photo by Meggie Hennessey and Sophie Zacchera

GMHS 2019 Track & Field Highlights Photos by Kelly Hennessey

GMHS sophomore Lauren Roy captured the Class M State title with a long jump of 17 feet 6 inches

Class M State Champion Andel Smith (Long Jump and Triple Jump) beats his competitor in the 400-meter dash during a regular season meet.

NCCC Championship Meet medalists in the 4X400 Relay are: (l-r) McKenzie Pedersen, Addy Fede, Maria Nolan and Meggie Hennessey.

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Granby student writes award-winning PSA Granby student Bryce Tomasino (second from left), with other Grade 8 finalists, Ron Araujo, Eversource, Jane Lano, UI and Mary Sotos, DEEP deputy commissioner. He won 3rd place in the Grade 8 category.

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Bryce Tomasino was honored last week as a finalist at the 14th eesmarts™ Student Contest ceremony held at the state capitol.

Presented by Energize Connecticut in partnership with Eversource and United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc., the eesmarts student contest invites Connecticut students in grades K-12 to create projects about energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability.

Bryce’s script for a public service announcement (PSA) was awarded

third place in the eighth grade category.

His PSA script describes a family in their home during the middle of winter, and everyone is bundled up. He writes “the family sitting in the living room is shivering, even the dog has on earmuffs and the cat has on a scarf.” The son provides a solution to their dilemma—an energy audit. The son explains how the audit can make your home energy efficient and warmer. Bryce’s script ends with a scene of the family after the audit has been completed in the living room warm and happy.

Drumrolls The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire: Brian Rainville, BS degree in computer engineering; Austin Butler, BS degree in soil and watershed management; Wesley Orred, BA degree in English/journalism; Jennifer Healy, BS degree in human development and family studies and Jack McCartney, BS degree in civil engineering.

Matthew David Hawthorne received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in engineering and management from Clarkson University in May. Samantha Bates has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s winter 2019 president’s list.

Matthew McTeague graduated from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina in May. A GMHS graduate, he earned a BS in recreation and sport management and is pursuing a career in collegiate sports.

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GMHS DECA conquers Orlando Granby Memorial High School DECA students John Grindal, David Migliaccio, Alessandra Boffi, Erin Moody and Daniel Litin were Ready For It as they joined over 22,000 other DECA members, advisors, and business professionals in Orlando, Florida, for the largest International Career Development Conference (ICDC) ever!

GMHS DECA students in attendance gained first-hand professional, industry knowledge, tested their academic prowess against the nation’s best competitors, attained 21st century career skills through their events and DECA experiences, explored a global network of students and entrepreneurs, and took advantage of the hospitality and tourism that Orlando offers.

Connecticut DECA students were housed at the Renaissance at Seaworld and enjoyed luxurious amenities and accommodations during their visit along with a few special days in the Disney, Universal Studios, and Seaworld theme parks in addition to their academics and studies. DECA’s motto: ​work hard,

play hard!

GMHS DECA hopes to build on this experience and continue its rapid growth and success heading into the 2019-2020 school year and ICDC 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.

Top left to bottom right: Erin Moody, Alessandra Boffi, Daniel Litin and David Migliaccio. Not pictured is John Grindal. Submitted photo

GMHS Performing Arts brings home Halo awards Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts is proud to announce the results of the Halo awards presented on May 28 at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Forty-eight high schools were represented and Granby was grateful to be one of them.

Congratulations to Ben Davis, Autumn Munsell and Luke Jennings for their accomplishments. Ben was given special

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Autumn won Best Scenic Design and Execution for Grease and Almost, Maine. Luke was nominated for the Gypsy award and was recognized for his commitment to the shows. Congratulations to all and thank you Granby for supporting our wonderful program!

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PTO Corner

By the PTO Executive Board

As another school year comes to an end, there is much PTO news to share!

To recap the last few months: Our PTO ELF (Enhanced Learning Fund) and STEAM Committees awarded their final grants of the year, bringing the total PTO investment for the 2018-19 school year to over $18,000 between Kelly and Wells. Among other things, these committees hosted Family Coding Night at Kelly Lane and Family STEAM Night at Wells; approved requests for in-class field trips from Roaring Brook Nature Center and the Connecticut Historical Society; and authorized the purchase of a colored poster printer, sensory tents, books to enhance classroom libraries, stuffed animals to serve as class pets, and much more. A big thank you to the parents, teachers and staff who volunteered their time to serve on these committees.

A huge shout out to our Teacher Appreciation Committees at both Kelly Lane and Wells Road schools and all our parent volunteers for making the week of May 6 to 10 so amazing for our Pre-K-5 teachers and staff. From the baseball-themed decorations to the breakfasts, lunches and treats and end-of-week prize drawings, our “Major League Awesome Teachers and Staff” certainly felt the love.

We are happy to report that our second PTO Paint Nite on Thursday, May 16, at Lost Acres Vineyards was a huge success!

Thanks to Lost Acres Vineyards for the amazing space and equally amazing wine, and to Andrea Reilly for her patient and fun instruction and donating 100 percent of the profits back to the PTO. We will be hosting more paint-and-sips in the future, including a possible event over the summer, so please check the PTO Facebook page frequently for dates and sign-ups.

On May 30 our fifth graders enjoyed a

day of food, fun and friends at their end-ofyear picnic at Salmon Brook Park. Thank you to the 5th Grade Picnic Committee and all parent volunteers, and 5th grade teachers and staff for their hard work in making this day so special for our rising middle schoolers!

Our first annual Kickoff to Summer Movie Night co-sponsored by the PTO and the Granby Parks and Rec Department at Salmon Brook Park on June 8 saw a great turnout, despite many competing events.

We kicked off the festivities with a Cruise into Summer Reading book fair, gaga pit and Kona Shave Ice truck, and capped off the evening with a showing of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation under the stars. Thank you to all who attended.

Looking ahead to the 2019-20 school year, the PTO will be hosting a Back-toSchool Social for our incoming Kelly Lane Pre-K and Kindergarten students and families at Salmon Brook Park on August 26 from 3-5 p.m. We will have crafts, snacks and lots of opportunities for the kids to interact with their new classmates! If anyone is interested in helping to organize the Social, please email our incoming PTO President, Jess Tsaptsinos, at jessw2780@ gmail.com. Please also email Jess if you are interested in volunteering as a Kelly Lane or Well Road room parent for the 2019-20 school year; include your name, your child/ren’s name, teacher and grade.

Finally, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the contributions of several individuals who will no longer be serving our Granby educational community come next fall. As most families are aware, Dr. Bailey will be retiring from Wells Road at the end of this school year. Dr. Bailey has served as principal at Wells for nine

years, and in that time earned the trust of her staff, parents and all the students she has mentored and loved throughout her tenure. To her credit, she also oversaw the successful merger of faculty and students from two intermediate schools with limited disruption to all affected. We will miss her greatly and cannot thank her enough for all she has done for the Wells Road community during her many years of service. We wish her a long and happy retirement.

We also bid farewell to Superintendent Dr. Alan Addley, who is beginning a new chapter in the fall as superintendent for the Darien school system. Dr. Addley has served the Granby education community for the last 21 years, first as assistant principal and then principal at GMHS, and finally, for the last 11 years, as superintendent. The recipient of numerous leadership awards, including Connecticut’s 2019 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Addley has enriched our school communities and increased program opportunities for all students in Granby through his hard work,

dedication and professionalism. We are grateful for his service and wish him much luck in all his future endeavors.

Lastly, of the current PTO Executive Board, all but one member will be transitioning at the end of June. Thank you to Beth Cherubino, Corrine DelGallo, Sara Pomponi, Nicole Marks and Whitney Sanzo for all of the time, effort and energy they have invested in the PTO and the Kelly and Wells communities over the last several years. The PTO will be left in the more-than-capable hands of Jess Tsaptsinos, who will take the helm as president for the 2019-20 school year with the backing of a new executive board including Caroline Caldwell, vice president; Colby Custer, treasurer; Melissa Royer, assistant treasurer; Kristin Ryan, secretary; and Anam Zafar, assistant secretary. Congratulations to our incoming executive board and best wishes for a successful 2019-20 school year!

We wish all of our families, teachers and staff a fun and safe summer!

McLean entrance gets new look The parking lot of the Barndoor Hills Road entrance of the McLean Game Refuge has been undergoing construction since June 4 and is temporarily closed. In an effort to lessen the environmental impact of its visitor parking area, the Game Refuge is moving the parking lot from its current location on wetland soils near the West Branch of the Salmon Brook to a more sustainable location closer to the road. The current lot will be decommissioned and native floodplain vegetation will be restored to the site. For safety reasons, the McLean Game Refuge would like to remind visitors that all access from the Barndoor Hills Road entrance is closed to the public until construction is complete.

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Farewell to a faithful community supporter

Granby Pharmacy officially closed its doors on June 28, 2019. A well-known business in town for over 70 years, it opened in 1948 with Carl and Florence Kevorkian as the owners. In 1987 Carl retired and sold the business to his son, Bob, and Michael Keating. Keating started working for Kevorkian in 1980. In 2007 Michael and Mary Keating took over as sole owners. Akash & Mayur Patel have owned the business since 2016.

The Drummer is grateful for the pharmacy’s support over the last 40-plus years as an advertiser and a sales point for special Drummer projects such as In My Lifetime, a collection of monthly columns on Granby life by William S. Hart. We will miss your enthusiasm for all many things Granby!

Fine arts scholarship awarded The annual Sylvia Davis Patricelli Fine Arts Scholarship was offered for a second year to a graduating Granby Memorial High School student who is pursuing a career in a creative visual arts field. This scholarship was established by Susan Patricelli Regan in memory of her mother, Sylvia, an internationally acclaimed historical portrait painter.

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Grad Night art competition winners announced

Youth Services Bureau

by AnneMarie Cox

It’s a privilege!

It isn’t uncommon to hear comments about the flaws older generations find in the next. Human beings don’t like change, and of course what represents change more than the “youth of today” (used to describe the youth of the 50’s, 70’s or 2010’s!) There has been an explosion of change in the last decade, but the energy and potential of this younger generation is not one of them! The Town of Granby Youth Action Council (YAC) is a shining example of the potential shown by “the youth of today.” This is a group of kids from grades 9-12 who volunteer to take part in YAC, a community service and leadership development group whose mission is to “make Granby a better place for youth.” They do this each year by planning a variety of activities that provide wholesome fun for younger children and their families.

They additionally identify other needs within the community and program in ways to help address them. In years past this included advocating for and raising awareness of the need for sidewalks in town, fundraising and purchasing Safe Zone stickers for the high school SAFE club, and most recently working with High School administration to raise

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awareness of the stress levels students are experiencing during the school year.

One of the highlights for the Youth Action Council is the annual High School awards night. The YAC group fundraises all year long, using the proceeds from the dances and activities they host to fund the YAC Scholarships, two $500 scholarships given to a boy and a girl graduating from GMHS. The scholarship is awarded to “quiet leaders” within the school community that might otherwise go unrecognized. The YAC members take as much joy in giving this scholarship as the winners of the scholarship do in receiving it. This year three of our Senior YAC members and fellow YAC leader Brita Gotberg awarded the 2019 scholarships to graduating Seniors Emily Bennett and Evan Holmes.

The Youth Action Council will be accepting applications for membership from members of next year’s Freshman class.

Interested students should email the Youth Service Bureau to request an application packet ahcox@granby-ct.gov

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YAC Scholarship Awards Night 2019 Submitted photos

Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation has announced the winners of the 2019 art competition. The first-place entry will be used to design the invitation for the Granby Memorial High School’s safe graduation party. The winning design is featured on complementary grad night t-shirts, which all seniors Dr. Mike Dunn and Ms. Hollie Hecht with the winners Michelle will receive. The Dingivan, Jessica Gerace and Allyson Brick Submitted photo grad night party is free to all graduatThe second place winner, receiving a $75 ing seniors and held Graduation Night at award, was Jessica Gerace. The thirdthe Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby. place winner, receiving a $50 award, was GMHS Principal, Dr. Mike Dunn, and Allyson Brick. art teacher, Hollie Hecht, presented the A special thank you to Ms. Hecht for awards to the winners of the competicollecting entries and promoting the art tion. The first-place winner, receiving competition among students. a $125 award, was Michelle Dingivan.

GMMS students named scholar-leaders

Scholar Leader Banquet on June 3 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.

The award honors two students in each Connecticut middle school whose record of academic achievement, leadership and community service are truly outstanding.

Their personal standards and efforts are models for others and help to impart a positive climate on their schools and community.

Rachel Piscatelli, local meteorologist at Fox 61, provided remarks and introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Bonnie Edmondson. Edmondson is an associate professor and graduate coordinator of the School of Health and Education Program at Southern Connecticut State University. Connecticut Association of Schools Executive Director, John Lungarini, and Connecticut Association of Schools Middle Level Board, Deane Renda, were among the more than 1,100 students, parents and educators in attendance.

Isabel Gravlin and Taylor Henry.

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Granby Memorial Middle School students, Isabel Gravlin and Taylor Henry, were recently honored for distinguished scholarship and leadership in their school and community. They were among 242 scholar-leaders from 121 middle schools honored at the 35th Annual Connecticut Association of Schools Middle Level

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Granby Youth Service Bureau Summer Offerings FOR KIDS Registration forms available for all programs on our website. Programs held at the YSB unless otherwise noted.

Open Rec Open to any child of middle school age next school year. Thursdays 6-8 p.m. beginning July 18. Fridays 7-9 p.m. Fridays beginning July 19. Foosball, air hockey, arts, four square and ga-ga. Grab a friend and check it out.

Friendship Circle week Open to Girls in grades 4 and 5 next school year. July 22-26, 4-5:30 p.m. Explore friendships and being a girl today through fun, games, guided discussion and art. Snack included. Cost: $20 Adventures In Living week Open to kids in grades 4 and 5 next school year. Aug. 5-9, 10-12:30. Holcomb Farm Kitchen. Experience intergenerational fun and exploration with seniors from Granby. Making connections and exploring what has changed and what is the same in Granby as a kid and as a senior. Days include some gentle hikes and exploration of Holcomb Farm creek and trails.

Rock Painting All ages drop-in on Aug. 14 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.Bring a rock and we will supply the paint.

FOR HS STUDENTS Community Service Options

Open Rec Helpers Earn community service credit by helping the adult chaperones at the Thursday and Friday evening Summer Open Rec program listed above.

Peer Education participants Earn community service credits for attending any of the summer educational programs listed below. By learning about these public health topics, you take the information back to your peers, hopefully sharing accurate information with them

if the topic ever arises. This is a classic public health approach to prevention.

Program Assistant Looking for a high school helper interested in assisting at Adventures In Living week listed at left . Earn 13 hours of community service helping run the hiking and outdoor play component of this program.

Parents, Community Members and Teens: Community Education

Understanding the Adolescent Brain July 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn what makes the adolescent brain tick, and why these years are especially vulnerable to substance use. Understand the science behind the link between underage substance use and later life addiction.

Community Suicide Prevention July 24, 7-8:15 p.m. It doesn’t take an expert to identify the signs of suicidal friends, family or co-workers. Come learn how to recognize the signs and link those in trouble to the resources that can help them.

Understanding the ABC’s of LGBT/GNC Aug. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn the current terms and vocabulary that can help us better understand and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender nonconforming (LGBT/GNC)community members.

Safe Dates Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m. Learn to differentiate between health and abusive dating relationships. Explore and understand the laws regarding consent and sexual assault in Connecticut.

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Social Services The focus of the Social Service Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents. For more information about any of the following programs please call the office. Director Sandra Yost Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Telephone: 844-5351

Granby Local Assistance Program Granby residents facing financial hardship may access funds once in a 12-month period. The gross household income cannot exceed 60 percent of State Median Income, unless extenuating circumstances can be documented.

Elderly (65+) or Disabled Renters Rebate The Social Services office will take applications for the Renters Rebate program from April 1 through Oct. 1.

Maximum income guidelines are: Single - $36,000; Married couple -$43,900. Applicant must have turned 65 years of age by the end of 2018.

Persons under 65 years of age who are receiving Social Security Disability are also eligible. Contact the Social Services office at 860-844-5350 for an appointment. If unsure that you would qualify, call the office and we can prescreen over the phone.

Renters Requirements (not comprehensive): Must have rented in Granby during 2018 and currently reside in Connecticut.

• Provide proof of rent paid in 2018, such as rent receipts from landlord or cancelled checks.

• Provide proof of actual bills paid in 2018 for electricity, gas, water and fuel.

• Bring in proof of income: For example; Form SSA 1099; pensions, etc. Call the Social Services office to schedule a Renters Rebate appointment.

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There is no cost to participants and not all medications are covered.

CHOICES Counselor By appointment on Wednesday, Aug. 21, no July appointments. CHOICES is a program provided by the State of Connecticut which presents information and assistance about Medicare. Counselors are trained in Medicare and are not affiliated with insurance companies. Call 860-844-5350 to make an appointment.

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Storyteller’s Cottage Events

Air Museum Hosts Lunar Landing Event

At 10:56 p.m. Eastern time on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was ready to take the first human steps on the surface of the moon. With more than half a billion people watching on television, he climbed down the ladder and shared his unforgettable words: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

On Saturday July 20, 2019, the New England Air Museum will celebrate the incredible achievement with a day of exhibits and activities related to space exploration and the Apollo 11 flight.

Visitors to the museum that day will be able to engage in hands-on activities including Crater Making and Lunar Landscape Painting; view an exhibition of paintings by Astronaut Alan Bean; see

and learn about Apollo space mission spacesuits, equipment and artifacts; meet an engineer who worked on the Apollo program right here in Connecticut; attend a special screening of a segment from the new PBS documentary Chasing the Moon and experience the Lunar Landscape through Virtual Reality (additional fee applies).

The program will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. but the museum will remain open until 5 p.m. that day. Admission is $15 for ages 15 and up, $14 for seniors 65 and up, and $10 for ages 4 to 14.

New England Air Museum members and children under 3 are admitted free. For more information, visit NEAM.org or call (860) 623-3305.

Air Museum Launches Summer Programming

The New England Air Museum’s annual Soar into Summer Fun program offers interactive activities for children, families, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Each week is themed: July 1-7: Wing Week: Uncover the history of airplane wings and build your own “flying wing” foam glider to take home.

July 8-14: Glider Week: Discover the history of glider flight and build a straw glider to take home.

July 15-21: Space Week: Learn about local connections to NASA spacesuits and create a marshmallow constellation to take home.

July 22-28: Jet Week: Climb aboard a Mach 1 supersonic jet and create an origami jet to take home.

July/August 2019

July 29-Aug. 4: Engine Week: Learn about local connections to the history of airplane engines and create and launch a “jet” balloon to take home.

Aug. 5-11: Helicopter Week: Climb aboard a Connecticut built search and rescue helicopter and build a paper helicopter to take home.

Aug. 12-16: Blimps, Balloons, and Airships Week: Uncover the history of lighter-than-air aircraft and create a mini balloon basket to take home.

Additional activities include interactive Flight Science Demonstrations; virtual flight simulators; and much more. For more information about specific activities and program schedules, please visit our website at www.neam.org

“Victorian Parlor Magic: Summer Soiree”

The Storyteller’s Cottage will host its signature “Victorian Parlor Magic: Summer Soiree” event on Saturday, July 20 from 8 - 9:30 p.m. This unique live show begins with cocktails and croquet on the lawn, then just as dusk falls and the luminaria begin to glow, guests withdraw to the historic Victorian salon. Guests are welcome to come dressed in white tea dresses or light linen pants and straw boater hats to complete the immersive experience.

Expert magician David Reed-Brown performs fascinating sleight-of-hand tricks while walking among guests in this circa 1896 house. Close-up magic was popular at exclusive house parties in the Victorian era, and the elegant, candlelit rooms at the Storyteller’s Cottage set the mood perfectly.

One of the most unique live magic shows in Connecticut, this up-close event features fascinating tricks performed right before the eyes of the formally dressed audience, perched breathlessly

on the edges of their seats in the red and gold Victorian parlor. From items that disappear and reappear in unexpected places, to impossibly linked rings and mysteriously floating furniture, David Reed-Brown’s illusions never fail to thrill.

The Victorian Parlor Magic show stands apart from the typical magical production because of its formal vintage flair and unusual up-close access to the magician. Guests are encouraged to dress in their cocktail finest, and the evening begins with brain-teaser games over elegant hors d’oeuvres and drinks. The mysterious Victorian atmosphere in the Jules Verne Library sets the stage for a fascinating and immersive experience.

Sherlock Holmes and Charles Dickens would feel right at home observing this enchanting spectacle.

Tickets are $50, and include soft drinks and dessert (cash bar available). For more info, www.storytellerscottage.com/bookonline/fine-parlor-magic-july

Mystery Game and Tea Party for Grandparents and Grandchildren

On Sunday, July 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., The Storyteller’s Cottage will host A Grand Adventure: A Mystery Game and Tea Party for Grandparents and Grandchildren.

Grandparents and grandchildren (aged 8 and up) will spend an hour with other pairs of “grands” in the Victorian Parlor of the Storyteller’s Cottage, finding clues and solving riddles and codes to determine the identity of a dastardly murderer. After solving the mystery, the group will enjoy cakes, cookies, and lemonade in the English

Kitchen of the Storyteller’s Cottage.

Tickets are $20 and can be reserved at: storytellerscottage.com/book-online/agrand-adventure The Storyteller’s Cottage is located at 750 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury.

Parking for The Storyteller’s Cottage is free, and is available on the street in front of the building, and in the Fiddler’s Green parking lot on Wilcox Street behind the house. For more information, please call 860-877-6099 or visit StorytellersCottage.com.

The Road to Gay Marriage Equality in Connecticut

Local Sweet Adelines group places first in regional competition

The Sound of New England Chorus placed 1st in the small chorus division, and 5th overall, at the Sweet Adelines North Atlantic regional competition this spring in Springfield, Mass.

Fourteen choruses from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, upstate New York, and Quebec, Canada, competed, and the competition was fierce.

The Sound of New England Chorus was extremely pleased with its results and overall score.

One member, Olga Harhay, placed third as part of a new quartet, Phoenix Rising, out of 23 quartets.

This dynamic and entertaining female chorus is based in West Hartford, and rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday evening in the auditorium at St. Mary Home.

For more information on how to visit a rehearsal, or how to become a chorus member, visit its website at SoundofNewEngland.org or call 860-249-1840 or e-mail hello@soundofnewengland.org

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McLean Home Care and the Simsbury Senior Center are co-sponsoring a free presentation on gay marriage equality at the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. Presenting are Justice Richard Palmer and Deputy Mayor Kerrigan.

Justice Palmer is the author of Kerrigan v.

Commissioner of Public Health, the 2008 opinion of the Connecticut Supreme Court that legalized gay marriage in this state, and Kerrigan is the lead plaintiff in that case and currently Deputy Mayor of the town of West Hartford.

They will cover the gay marriage movement in Connecticut and nationally that culminated in the filing of the Kerrigan case, and how the case worked its

way up to the state Supreme Court. Also included is a brief discussion of the Kerrigan case by Justice Palmer, a summary of the legal issues presented by the gay marriage debate and how the Supreme Court resolved them. The discussion will talk about the aftermath of the case and its importance to Deputy Mayor Kerrigan and others, as well as the reaction to the Kerrigan case nationally and its effect on other state supreme courts and the United States Supreme Court.

Both Justice Palmer and Deputy Mayor Kerrigan will answer questions after the presentation and remain available to speak to individual attendees.

Please call 860-658-3723 to reserve your seat.

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In Town Focus Families Anonymous

Does someone you care about have a drug, alcohol or related behavioral problem? Want to talk to other people who have “been there” and know what you’re going through? Contact Families Anonymous to find a meeting near you or call 860-922-4548 for more information.

Jigsaw puzzle sale

The Friends of Cossitt Library continues its sale of new and gently used jigsaw puzzles through Saturday, July 13. Proceeds will enable Cossitt Friends to support programs at the North Granby library location. The sale features reasonably priced puzzles depicting a variety of scenes from breathtaking views, flowers, animals, birds, geometric patterns, places and events.

Cat shelter volunteers

Mary’s Kitty Korner, a no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “furever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon, they would love to hear from you. They are located in Granby.

Call 860-379-4141 or go to their website to find out more. maryskittykorner.org The greatest need is for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

In Memory of . . .

Coons, David J., 80, husband of the late Ruth (Ropiak) Coons, May 20 Haynes, Philip Lincoln, 83, husband of the late Janet (Parker) Haynes, May 27 Sperry, James William, 70, June 2 Urban, Louis A., Sr., 91, husband of Jeanne Marie Schontag Urban, June 4 Woodbridge, Timothy F., 80 , former husband of Kristin Olesen Woodbridge and husband of the late Micaela M.C. (Nechkin) Woodbridge, June 9 Smith, Norma (DuValle), 97, wife of the late Harold Smith, June 11 Shaw, Duane Robert, 63, husband of Mary Calcasola, June 19

Women’s breakfast

The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Senior Center for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a program starting at 9, will feature Granby’s new librarian Amy McCue, who will talk about today’s hometown library and how libraries are changing to meet community needs.

Please reserve early to guarantee a seat.

Call Corinne Dickerson 860-653-9891.

Cost is $4. Please remember to bring a food item for the Granby Food Bank.

Republican caucus

All registered Republicans are invited to a caucus on July 18 for the purpose of nominating candidates for town offices for the Nov 5 election. Caucus to be held in Town Hall Meeting Room at 7 p.m.

Historical Society summer/ fall events Summer Open House Tours Sundays, 2 p.m.—4 p.m. June-Sept., closed Sept. 1. Special Exhibits: Stitch in Time.

Small/Antique Engine Show Saturday Sept. 21, 9 a.m. —3 p.m., Society Grounds, contact Don Rethke if you have an engine to show 860-549-6687 or flushbewithyou@yahoo.com Fall Flea Market Saturday Oct. 19, 9 a.m.—4 p.m.,

Free outdoor concert at Lost Acres Vineyard

Celebrate summer with a fun-filled and free outdoor concert on Friday, July 5, at Lost Acres Vineyard. Lost Acres Vineyard welcomes back Folk/ Americana duo Hoot and Holler to play a lively show set against the backdrop of its rolling vineyards. To set the mood for an evening of fun and relaxation, Rachel Little will lead a free yoga class in the vineyard from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hoot and Holler will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and their appetites, as Avon Prime Meats will be on-site cooking up delicious dinners to enjoy during the show. For more information visit lostacresvineyard.com

MS support group

The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-4282463.

East Granby Public Library events July 11 – Outdoor Storytime (check website for details) July 24 – 5:30 p.m. - Baseball Night in East Granby with Mr. Carroll! Hot dogs, apple pie, baseball trivia, hit around! (check website for details) Aug. 8 – Outdoor Storytime (check website for details) July 24 – 11 a.m. - Touch a Truck (rain date July 25) Afternoon at the Movies – Wednesdays @1 p.m. – East Granby Public

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Society Grounds. For vendor info, contact Dave at 860-653-3965. Donations accepted starting Sept. 17 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.—noon. Visit the website salmonbrookhistoricalsociety. com and find us on Facebook.

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Library July 3 - The Mule July 10 - Transit July 17 - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society July 24 – Isn’t It Romantic?

July 31 – Tator Tot and Patton Aug. 7 – Our Souls at Night Aug. 14 – What They Had Aug. 21 - Poms Aug. 28 – Breakthrough

Faith Matters Happy Summer! Being new to Granby, I’ll be interested to experience how the energy shifts around here. Different communities do summer different ways, but every place that I’ve lived has found ways to mark a shift to the summer season.

When I was a kid, my family and I were very much on the agricultural calendar. As a young boy I spent my summers on my grandparents’ dairy farm. On a dairy farm, summer is not a time for relaxing but a time for work. I spent many hot, itchy hours stacking hay bales in the barn, doing chores, and tending the large kitchen garden next to the farm house. As a teen, I spent long days under the hot sun harvesting vegetables in the western Michigan “muck fields” alongside dozens of other workers--some local, some migrant.

As an adult, I’ve learned that people spend their summers in many different ways: vacationing, summer camps, summer jobs, summer classes, summer homes. Here at First Congregational Church of Granby, we mark the summer by shifting our Sunday worship time to 9:30am. Sermons will be built around your favorite Scripture texts.

So if you have a favorite Scripture that you would like me to preach on, send me an email (pastor@firstchurchgranby.org). But if I choose it, you have to promise to be there!

I understand that many folks in this area are out of town during the summer, but I will be here. So if you are here, let’s get together! Drop me a line. Stop by. I’d love to chat.

Occasionally I have open office hours at the Starbucks in town. It’s a great place to meet and greet. I look forward to hearing your stories.

First Congregational Church of Granby is in transition. What we were before is not who God is calling us to be. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the kind of church Granby needs right now. What kind of church would you get excited about? Perhaps you can’t imagine being excited about church. I’d love to hear about that, too.

Hope to see you soon.

Pastor Todd Yonkman

Join us Sundays…

Summer Worship starting July 7 at 9:30am

First Congregational Church of Granby 219 North Granby Road, Granby, CT

860-653-4537 www.firstchurchgranby.org

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Browse & Borrow Granby Public Library

Main Branch Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cossitt Branch Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.

Holiday Closing Both libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27.

Beginning July 1, the Cossitt Branch Library will change its hours to: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays, 3 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 2 – 5 p.m.

Registration To register for any program call 860844-5275, email gplibrary@granby-ct. gov or register on the website, granby-ct. gov/library. Just click on the Program and Events Calendar tab and select the programs you want to attend. Of course ,you can still call or visit the library to sign up for programs, talks, activities and special events. We encourage you to take a look at the calendar today so you don’t miss out.

ADULTS, TEENS, TWEENS AND FAMILIES

A UNIVERSE OF STORIES Summer Reading Program Readers of all ages are invited to participate in our Summer Reading Program – win prizes and have fun at the library this summer! Stop by either branch to learn how it works and to sign up.

Book Discussions Free and open to the public; copies of the selected titles or author’s works are available for borrowing. Drop in or register by visiting online or call 860844-5275.

Something About the Author: Monday, July 1, 1:30 p.m., Main Branch.

Featured author Dorothy Sayers Monday, August 5, 1:30 p.m., Main Branch. Featured author Louise Erdrich Around the World:Monday, July 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Main Branch. Windfall

by Diksha Basu (India) Monday August 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Main Branch. Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston (Honduras) SciFi/Fantasy: Wednesday, July 31, 7-7:45 p.m., Main Branch. Hard Magic (The Grimnoir Chronicles) by Larry Correia Wednesday, August 28, 7-7:45 p.m., Main Branch. The Collapsing Empire

by John Scalzi Man On The Moon - Fact Or Fiction?

Wednesday, July 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Main Branch. Ever wonder why people suspected that the lunar landings were a hoax? Get the scoop from science educator and Greater Hartford Astronomical Society member Scott Tracy as he travels back in time and space. Learn more when Tracy debunks the theory that man never walked on the moon. It’s a fascinating talk on the eve of NASA’s 50th anniversary celebrating the Apollo mission to the moon. Registration recommended.

Cossitt Writers Group Tuesday, July 9, Aug. 13, 6-7:45 p.m., Cossitt Branch, Upper Level. Writing exercises, sprints and critiques are all a part of the monthly summer sessions.

Adult fiction writers are welcome to

attend. Registration recommended though drop-in’s are always welcome.

Cosmic Tie Dye Saturday, July 13, 12-2 p.m. (Rain date Saturday, July 20), Cossitt Branch.

Create a stellar piece of art to wear at Cossitt’s annual tie dye fest! Bring a T-shirt, towel, pillow case or any prewashed cotton item. We supply the rest. Groovy music, light refreshments, and out-of-this-world trivia are all part of the fun. All ages welcome. Register in advance or drop in.

Chess, Anyone?

Thursday, July 11, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m., Main Branch. Play the most popular game in the world! All player ability levels are welcome to friendly and competitive matches the second Thursday of the month. Chess fans often meet and play at the library during other times, too. Contact library staff for additional information. Registration recommended.

Global Rocket Launch Tuesday July 16, 4-5:30 p.m., Cossitt Branch. Join us for a worldwide recordbreaking opportunity. We are meeting the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s challenge to make and launch rockets.

Let’s celebrate the famous Saturn V rocket launch that sent man to the moon!

Special guests will help participants build and test different rocket models. It’s hands-on fun with a bit of science and history to keep it interesting for tweens, teens and adults. No fee! All materials provided. Program is modified and moves inside if bad weather. Registration required though drop-ins are welcome if space allows.

Starry Night Doodle Art Tuesday, July 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cossitt Branch. Calling all teens and tweens!

Don’t miss this Zentangle-inspired doodle art workshop with calligraphy artist and art instructor Debby Reelitz.

Take inspiration from Van Gogh’s famous painting Starry Night as you create a doodle doppelganger with lines, patterns and cool colors. Let your artistic talent shine brightly! There’s no fee and all materials are provided. Registration required; space limited.

The Moon Is Made Of Cheese Wednesday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Main Branch. Mark your calendar for this tasty program with Sarah CowlesGentile, proprietor of The Whisk. There will be cheesy banter and cheesy snacks, as well as a handful of kitchen tips and tricks from a culinary expert. Adults register in advance to enjoy cheese samples from around the world and other flavorful non-dairy treats. You’ll love this program to the moon and back!

Possums, Porcupines, And Other Critters That Go Bump In The Night!

Wednesday, July 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Main Branch. When the sun sets and night is upon us, all sorts of critters emerge from their hiding places and begin to forage, hunt—even play!

From the opossum to the porcupine, these odd-looking critters can teach us lots about the animal world if we just watch and listen… Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple to learn about these critters, their habits, their howls and their homes! Registration recommended.

Moonstruck: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Rain date Thursday, Aug. 8). Main Branch, inside and outside on the patio. Join us for a presentation of lunar history and geology, followed

by live observation of lunar terrain by telescope. Scott Tracy, science educator and astronomer, explains the mysteries of the moon to adults, teens and tweens.

Registration recommended.

50 Years After: 1969 In Song And History: Thursday, Aug. 15, 6:307:30 p.m. Main Branch patio and lawn (Program moves inside in bad weather).

The musically talented duo of Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle present an arrangement of songs and music from 1969, with discussion of the cultural and historic events from that time. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. All ages invited. Registration recommended.

Maker Mondays Mondays, July 1 – Aug. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Main Branch. ages 10 up. Join us in the teen space every Monday night this summer for a variety of projects. Want to build a LEGO-style Lunar Lander Module and win a chance to take home another kit? How about assembling bristlebots or artbots? We’ve got those!

Are you a fan of Perler beads? Make a rocket ship or space alien. We have origami stars and planets and so much more. Don’t miss the Intergalactic Cupcake War July 22. It’s a space wars battle like no other! Bring your friends and pick up chances to win great gift cards to local retailers. Registration recommended.

Live Long And Prosper Investment Camp Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Main Branch. Back by popular demand!

This unique camp for teens and tweens features daily online visits to the stock market, money tips, games, snacks, and lots of fun with Financial Analyst James Rice. Boldly go into the final frontier of risk and reward with the captain of enterprise. Register in advance; space limited.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Registration is available in person, by telephone, or online at www.granby-ct. gov/library. Call 860.844.5275 for more information.

STORY TIMES Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Main Branch. Preschoolers and a caregiver share stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Ages 3-5. Drop in.

Wee Ones Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Main Branch. Board books, finger plays, songs and gentle movement for birth to 2 years with caregiver. Drop in.

Bedtime Stories for the “I’m-NotTired:” Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Cossitt Branch . Picture books, songs, stories and a craft for ages 4-7 with caregiver.

Pajamas encouraged! Drop in.

JULY

Rocket Ship Origami: Wednesday, July 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Main Branch.

Get ready for blast off! Learn how to create rocket ships using basic origami techniques. Instructions and materials provided. Ages 8 and up. Please register in advance.

Be a Dance Star – “I’ve Got Rhythm:” Thursday, July 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Senior Center. Join instructors from the New England Dance and Gymnastics Center for a fun-filled session of jazz and (age appropriate) hip hop. For boys and girls age 6 and older. Please register in advance.

Out-of-this-World Magic Show:

Thursday, July 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Senior Center. Our favorite magician, Ed Popielarczyk, returns with an all-new show! Audience members are always invited to participate and become one of the “stars” of the show. Ages 6 and up Please register.

Imagination Station: Mondays: July 8, 22, 4-5 p.m., Main Branch. A galaxy of fun for children looking for a chance to get creative. We’ll provide everything you need to complete an out-of-thisworld art project. Ages 6 and up. Please register in advance.

Craft Week at GPL: Monday– Saturday, July 15-20. Drop in anytime during the week and create a fun craft to take home. All materials supplied.

Maker Mondays at GPL: Mondays: July 8, 13, 22, 29 , 6:30 p.m. Ages 10 up.

A different project every week. Check our online calendar or call for details.

Please register.

Family Movie Night: Wednesdays, July 17, 31, 6 p.m., Main Branch. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly film. Free popcorn! All ages welcome.

We Love Legos: Fridays, July 12, 19, 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Branch.

We provide the Legos and Duplos, you provide the imagination! Fun for ages 4 and up. No registration needed.

Cosmic Tie Dye: Saturday, July 13, noon-2 p.m. on the lawn, Cossitt Branch. Bring a tee, towel, socks or other prewashed cotton item. We supply the rest! All ages welcome.

Cossitt Craft Days: All month, Cossitt Branch. Stop by the Children’s Room and make a simple craft. All materials provided.

AUGUST

Fly, Monarchs, Fly: Thursday, Aug. 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Senior Center. Learn about the life cycle of the beautiful monarch butterfly with Master Wildlife Conservationist Eric Rahn. View caterpillars, chrysalis and real monarch butterflies. You may be one of the lucky participants to go home with a kit for raising your own monarchs! Ages 6 and up. Please register in advance.

Super-Cool Science: Thursday, Aug. 8, 1:30 p.m., Senior Center. Amazing things happen when matter changes temperature. With the help of an educator from the Museum of Science, we will experience the remarkable changes in size, form and behavior that occur when a variety of objects are super-cooled. Best for kids age 8 and up. Please register in advance.

A Universe in a Drop of Water: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1:30-3 p.m., Main Branch. Instructor Holly Hall leads us as we experiment with the dispersion and movement of paint in a drop of water; finding images and developing them into narratives about ourselves and our world.

Each student will be able to complete one or more watercolors to take home. Ages 6 -12. Please register in advance.

Clay Creations from Outer Space: Monday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-noon, Main Branch. Let your imagination go crazy!

Explore the wonderful world of space while you create a fun project in clay with instructor Debi Hamuka-Falkenham.

Ages 6 and up. Please register in advance.

Limited to 15.

Imagination Station: Monday, Aug. 5, 4-5 p.m., Main Branch. A galaxy of fun for children looking for a chance to get

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What’s for Supper? Swedish Meatballs!

By Pamela Scherrer Last month my husband and I spent three weeks in Europe visiting eight different countries to celebrate our 50th birthdays. We went to places we had never been to before and while we enjoyed every place we saw, our favorite country was Sweden. It made me think of the wonderful Swedish meatballs my mother used to make. When I got home, I found her old recipe and made it tonight. It smelled and tasted exactly as I remembered as a child and it was like she was in the kitchen with me. Mom used to serve these with flat egg noodles or with mashed potatoes. I served them on top of some mashed cauliflower, which was delicious, unless of course you don’t love cauliflower—like my husband. Oops!

SWEDISH MEATBALLS Ingredients for meatballs: 2/3 cup evaporated milk 2/3 cup chopped sweet onion ¼ cup plain bread crumbs ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon allspice

Dash black pepper 1 lb. 85-90 percent lean ground beef Ingredients for sauce: 2 teaspoons salted butter 2 beef bouillon cubes or packets (I used the salt free, just FYI) 1 cup boiling water ½ cup cold water 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup evaporated milk 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Combine first six ingredients in a medium bowl and mix, then add the meat and mix well. Chill for at least an hour in the fridge. Remove from fridge and form into approximately 1 inch balls.

In a large skillet, melt the butter and brown the meatballs at medium heat (300 degrees). In a glass measuring cup dissolve the bouillon cubes in the boiling water. Once the meatballs are browned, pour the contents of the measuring cup into the skillet, bring to a boil and then cover and lower temp to a simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, blend the cold water and the flour. When 15 minutes is up, remove the meatballs from the skillet and leave the juices in the pan. (If there is too much fat skim it off but leave the juices) Add 1 cup evaporated milk and the flour/water mixture to the juices in the skillet; cook, uncovered over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens to a gravy consistency. Return meatballs to skillet and stir in the lemon juice.

Serve over noodles or potatoes or enjoy by themselves.

Buon Appetito!!

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Join the team for a demo of cool creations! Please register. Ages 8 and up.

Maker Mondays: Mondays: Aug. 5, 12, 6:30 p.m. Ages 10 up.

A different project every week. Check our online calendar or call for details. Please register.

C r a f t We e k : Monday – Saturday, Aug. 19-24. Drop in anytime during the Granby Library featured nationally recognized electric violinist week and create a fun Caryn Lin in Bach 2 Rock: The Science of Sound at Holcomb craft to take home. All Farm’s North Barn Pavilion. Photo by Holly Johnson materials supplied. creative. We’ll provide everything you Preschool Story need to complete an out-of-this-world Time: Tuesdays, Aug. 6, 13, 10:30 art project. Ages 6 and up. Please register a.m., Main Branch. Preschoolers and in advance. a caregiver share stories, songs, finger Granby Grunts Robotics Team: plays and a craft. Ages 3-5. Drop in.

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Board books, finger plays, songs and gentle movement for birth to 2 years with caregiver. Drop in.

Bedtime Stories for the “I’m-NotTired:” Thursdays: Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 6:30 p.m., Cossitt Branch. Picture books, songs, stories and a craft for ages 4-7 with caregiver. Pajamas encouraged!

Drop in.

We Love Legos: Fridays: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 10-1 p.m. Main Branch. We provide the Legos and Duplos – you provide the imagination! Fun for ages 4 and up.

No registration needed.

Friends Of Cossitt Library Puzzle Sale Saturday, June 29 thru Saturday, July 13, Cossitt Branch. Stop by Cossitt Branch to stock up for the summer on some amazing puzzles! The sale will feature gently used and reasonably priced jigsaw puzzles for all ages depicting a variety of scenes. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support the Friends of Cossitt’s efforts to provide funding for programming at the Cossitt Branch Library.

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Summer Time Blues?

Make your Summer Time Blues turn into Summer Time Whites! Now is the time for you to brighten up that smile. Everyone wants whiter teeth, and now with our Summer Whitening Special, now is the perfect time to head on over to the Granby Dental Center to take advantage of our Summer Whitening special. Mention that you saw this column in the Granby Drummer and you can get 20% off our inoffice whitening.

The professionals at the Granby Dental Center offer Teeth Bleaching in two ways.

The two varieties are the “take home” and the “in-office” They both involve a bleach that literally pushes oxygen completely through your teeth and whitens from within. This does NO damage to the teeth, but may cause some temporary sensitivity. Both work well, but the in-office variety is much quicker.

Bleaching is a safe and effective way to truly whiten and brighten your smile, so what are you waiting for? Call now to see if you qualify for teeth bleaching. And mention this column to get 25% off our inoffice whitening The doctors and staff of the Granby Dental Center invite you to see all of the new and exciting advances in modern dentistry at our office. Lasers can eliminate the need for injections and the sound of the drill! CEREC CAD-CAM technology allows us to make crowns in just one visit without the impressions or temporaries!

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2019 Memorial Day Parade On May 27, Granby folks turned out for the annual Memorial Day Parade and convocation that honors Granby men and women who gave their lives for their country.

Jim Hall and a military color guard led off the parade that had all the requisite contingents: Honorary Parade Marshall Allen Christensen, local and state politicians, the GMHS parade band, the Marquis of Granby, kids and adults on horseback, veterans from each branch of the military and all topped off with a Conn. Air National Guard C-130 flyover.

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Jennifer Zinck

Professional genealogist, president of Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council; advanced instructor of Genealogical Research at Boston University Age: 47 Talk about how you came to Granby…

As of this May, I have lived with my family in North Granby for 10 years.

Prior to that, I resided in New Haven County and I sometimes still miss the shoreline. I love spreadsheets and while house hunting, I found myself evaluating each home listing based upon qualities including great schools, low crime, and an abundance of wildlife and undeveloped land. Granby fit the bill.

Talk about your work as a genealogist…

In 2002, my son was working on a badge for Cub Scouts that involved creating a family tree. I helped him to complete his own four-generation pedigree chart but when it came time for my own, I had some questions. I began making phone calls to family members and visiting town halls. Soon I was hooked and before long, I realized that I wanted to be meticulous about finding the correct information. Together, my family and I learned many new facts about our history.

There are many avenues to explore when researching family roots. My journey to becoming a professional genealogist entailed many hours of self-study as well as attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses over a period of close to twenty years.

Currently, I consult for private clients and teach at Boston University, which offers courses of study in Genealogical Principles and a Certificate of Genealogical Research.

I love my job for many reasons. It allows me to be a lifelong learner while helping people. It also involves a lot of

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July/August 2019 One of the clues was a postcard mailed from the town where my grandmother was conceived, postmarked nine months and one day before her birth. Another was an obituary which revealed that her paternal biological uncle, who she presumably did not know was her uncle, was a pallbearer at her maternal grandfather’s funeral. My grandmother’s father was not an Irishman from County Cork after all, but a descendant of knifemakers from Sheffield, England. My grandmother also had a third father, her stepfather, the man who raised her. This led me to the conclusion that people can have three mothers or fathers—legal, biological, and social.

Many people are interested in genealogy and DNA testing for ethnicity but for me, the important things are to bring families together and to find the truth. I am also hopeful that this information will someday assist the medical community with advances in personalized medicine.

However, I am an advocate of using our family history data for purposes other than genealogical research only with fully informed consent.

Have you learned anything about the early settlers here in Granby?

George Seymour Godard, son of Harvy Godard, was born in Granby in 1865. A plaque embedded in a rock wall across from the end of Silver Street memorializes the life of my favorite Granby resident of the past. During his tenure as the most important Connecticut State Librarian in history, George S. Godard was responsible for saving many of the documents that genealogists and historians use today, including military records and countless manuscripts. He was also a driving force behind the Connecticut State Library building, which still stands today at 231 Capital Avenue in Hartford.

The neatest part of the whole thing? I didn’t know when I was looking for my home that I would end up settling on the land owned by this North Granby family of past.

detective work to find the truth. My work allows me to examine many interesting documents from a variety of repositories such as cemeteries, libraries, historical societies, probate offices, and town halls.

Sometimes the documents that people have in their homes, like postcards and letters, hold the most interesting clues to the past.

Can you talk about any unusual cases?

One thing I find very rewarding is helping adults to find their biological families. Whether due to adoption or simply a lack of information, many people seek information about their parents or grandparents. Not too long ago, I worked with three sisters in their 60s who had questions about their family tree and suspected that things might not be what they had been told by their parents. It wasn’t long before we discovered that all three had different biological fathers, all of whom worked in the same profession.

Working with the living has different challenges than working with ancestors who have passed on and the results can sometimes be life-altering. I have a list of resources I can provide to people who find themselves in tough situations.

In my own family, I have found several surprises. The biggest one was that my grandmother’s father was not her biological father. I was first tipped off by an unexpected DNA match and I began to research further.

I created a family tree structure based on DNA matches and eventually, with the help of documentary evidence like census records, land records, and probate, I figured out where my family fit into the bigger tree. Prior to tests like AncestryDNA, which have only been available for less than a decade, this would not have been possible.

In hindsight, there were some small clues about the connection between the two families but none of them would have been big enough clues to tip anyone off.

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Parks & Recreation Kristine Vincent, CPRP: Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Salmon Brook Park. Open 24/7 at GranbyRec.com.

Telephone: 860-653-8947 Website: GranbyRec.com Program/Trip Registration: All programs/trips are based on a first come basis and space availability and require advance registration; payment must accompany registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Summer camp and program registration now open Summer Day Camp at Salmon Brook Park, Mission Adventure and a ton of other awesome adventures await you with Granby Recreation’s lineup of summer programs. From baseball, basketball and volleyball to softball, field hockey and tennis—there’s something for everyone!

Swimming at Salmon Brook Park Open for lifeguarded swimming everyday through August.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:30 a.m.—7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 12—4 p.m. Season Passes: $85 for a family, $40 for an individual pass. Daily Admittance: Adults $5, Youth (2-17) and Seniors $4 Granby’s Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival Saturday, July 13, from 12:30-8:30 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park. $20 tickets available at www.GranbyRec.com. No cash the day of event. A day of great music under the Granby sky. Come out and dance to the fiddle playing, banjo picking and foot-stomping music while savoring the Food Truck creations, shopping crafts, and enjoying Thomas Hooker Brewery beverages. Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs.

Sounds of Summer Concerts Thursday evenings at Salmon Brook Park, 6:30 p.m. July 18 (“Undercover Band”) and July 26 (“Off the Record”).

A night of free music under the Granby sky. Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs!

One Week Summer Camps Granby Rec has a ton of activities to keep your children busy all summer long! Visit www.GranbyRec.com for a complete listing of one week summer camp programs including July: Junior Chefs, Band Camp, Flag Football, Field Hockey, Rock Wall Camp, Softball Camp, Bears Boys and Girls Basketball Camp, Bears Volleyball Camp and Running Club. August: ArtVentures, Incrediflix Movie Making Camp, Junior Chefs, Field Hockey Camp and Challenger Soccer Camp.

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Our tennis lessons are geared to the beginner and intermediate youth player. Summer youth tennis lessons are instructed by Kevin Imbt, GMHS Tennis team Coach. Participants should bring an appropriately sized racquet, lots of water, towel and sneakers. Our twoweek lessons are held Mondays through Thursdays and Fridays will be used to make up cancelled lessons due to heavy rain, etc. Lessons are held at the Salmon Brook Park Tennis Courts. Don’t wait to register as lessons tend to fill quickly.

Lunchtime Walkers Club Tuesdays, 12-12:45 p.m. Salmon Brook Park House. Being active is the secret to staying healthy! Walking is an easy and inexpensive way to get moving.

Join our walking club and come walk with us every Tuesday at the beautiful Salmon Brook Park during the lunch time hour. We will be staying on the pavement and walking around the park for 45 minutes of fitness, conversation and fun. We can all motivate each other at this weekly scheduled walk. Dogs and strollers are welcome! Dress for the weather! This free program will run through the winter and spring months.

Registration is required.

Pickleball Anyone?

Do you love to swing the paddle playing one of the fastest growing sports in America! Pickleball combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is played on a badminton size court with a hard paddle and plastic ball. Granby Recreation is looking to start a pickleball program. For more information contact Granby Recreation at (860)653-8947.

Aroma Yoga Wednesdays, July 10 and Aug. 14, 6-7:30 a.m. Holcomb Farm. Fee: $17.50. Immerse yourself in a yoga class designed to delight your senses and unwind your body. Experience the wonderful synergy of yoga and essential oils. Open to all levels. Bring your own yoga mat and water.

Plan your Party or Special Event with Granby Rec! Have your next family or other private event at SBP or the Holcomb Farm! The Salmon Brook Park House is a beautiful facility that can accommodate up to 99 people, featuring a gas fireplace for the winter months and central air for the summer. Make an appointment today to get a tour and see if it is the right fit for your next event. The North Barn Pavilion is open at the Holcomb Farm.

Built to look like a barn, this gorgeous new building has all of the modern amenities to make your event for up to 125 people a day to remember. Dates are filling fast. Call us to get more information or visit us at GranbyRec. com to see pictures and rental info.

Local resident receives national teacher award Sarah Howard, from the Tender Care Learning Center, East Granby receives the 2019 Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s Tylenol® National Child Care Teacher Award. The ceremony took place in Philadelphia, Penn.

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Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ Beman Hardware Big Y-Southwick Bill Selig Jewelers Blue Fox Rock ‘n Bowl/Mini Golf Bosco’s Garden Center Brookside Bagels Cahill’s Motor Cars Inc. Cake Gypsy Cambridge Brew House Pub Center Grill Checkered Flag Auto Center Chiropractic Care of Granby Christopher Bryant Company Commercial Flooring Concepts Connecticut Periodontal & Implant Assoc.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

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HISTORIC FOOTNOTES CAROL LAUN

Archivist, Salmon Brook Historical Society

Myron Graham Esq. Part 2 Obviously, not every letter written to Myron through his lifetime was saved.

And, most people did not keep copies of the letters they sent. As a result, it is inevitable that some letters raise questions that will never be answered.

A letter to Higley and Graham from H. Dewey of New Marlboro, Massachusetts, expressed concern that the men had not been paid for their testimony in a Tariffville case. “I think it very strange as I gave Sanford money for that purpose and he said that he paid all the witnesses, so that if you were not paid, it was by carelessness or intentional on his part.”

William Holmes, of Tariffville, complained that although he did owe $236 to Myron’s partner Asa Higley, it was not due until April 1, 1861, and Higley was demanding the money in February.

A mysterious short note lacks a clear explanation as well as any punctuation.

“March 5th 1861 M W Graham Esq Sir The trade made between you and the said Lyman Beman on October last on

cows left to me to decide I have come to this decision that you pay to said Lyman Beman twelve dollars and fifty cents in all Marcus B Alling” Lawyer William C. Case wrote Myron in 1868, that he was involved in a close election in Tariffville and had to postpone the lawsuit of Myron Graham vs. Widow Holcomb.

Did Sanford ever give them the witness money? Was it carelessness or intentional? At that time, witnesses were paid for their testimony. Why did Asa Higley need the money he lent before it was due? As to the cow, evidently Myron and Lyman Beman could not decide what their cows were worth, so asked Marcus Alling to arbitrate. And why was Myron suing poor Widow Holcomb?

Another letter asked Myron, as a Justice of the Peace, to issue a complaint and prosecute Watson Percy for theft. “E. W. Jones has undoubtedly been robbed of his money at the house of Watson Percy.

Jones had the bill of Loomis and Percy passed the same bill to Mr. Underhill.”

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The letter does not explain how the bill was the Town Deposit Fund. was identified or why E. Howard was James N. Loomis, of the Loomis Bros. making the accusation.

Store, sent a rather questionable letter Despite his many business ventures, to Myron in 1866. Loomis wrote that Myron may have had his own cash flow awarding a contract to build a bridge problems, because he also borrowed was adjourned. He encouraged Myron to money. He received an official letter from “Come on, take the job and make some the State of Connecticut Treasury Office money.” In a postscript he added, “I have in 1864. He was asked to pay the interest the plan of the Bridge in my possession. It due on his loan from the Town Deposit now stands on Mr. Forsyth’s bid at $390.”

Fund and make arrangements to pay the It does not seem ethical to reveal the principal. The official helpfully suggested amount of a bid to a possible competitor.

“Perhaps you can obtain a loan from the Again, we are left with questions. Who School Fund and so enable yourself to got the contract to build the bridge? Was pay the loan from this office.”

Connecticut claimed to own all the land extending from its borders to the Pacific Ocean. It managed to keep the claim on land in Ohio, called the Western Reserve. This was sold in 1796 with the money placed in a School Fund, to be used for public schools and loans.

Difficult to believe in this time of trillion dollar deficits, but in 1836 the U. S. Upper West Granby School was located opposite government had a surplus the Rt. 20 and 219 intersection and is no longer from the sale of western standing. Submitted photo lands. After the national debt had been paid, they returned the rest it fair (or legal) to do this? Interesting of the money to the states. Connecticut to note, there is nothing in the Granby used the funds to help pay for public Town Records about this bridge. schools and also used it for loans. This

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Friends of Holcomb Farm holds annual meeting How ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm? Give ‘em pie! The Friends of Holcomb Farm held its annual meeting on Sunday, June 9. It included a pie judging contest, after which the edible entries were eagerly consumed by the attending members. Pies were judged

by Town Manager John Ward and First Selectman Scott Kuhnly, who sampled each before declaring Susan Canavan’s blueberry entry the winner. A mixed berry and a maple pie took second and third places.

Friends’ Board of Directors President Bob Bystrowski presented an overview of Farm operations. Despite a cold, wet spring, the CSA program remained on schedule to open June 11, the Fresh Access program continues to succeed in bringing bushels of nutritious produce to those in need. The Friends have also established a new Tree Trail. .

Head farmer Joe O’Grady noted that optimism runs high on the farm, with improvements in equipment and infrastructure. The hail-damaged hoop house has been replaced, and additional ones will extend the Farm’s activity into the shoulder seasons. The pop-up greens sales at Lost Acres Vineyard and the Brewery at Maple View Farm were quite successful, as was the plant and seedling sale held at the Farm in early June. These activities help make up for CSA membership numbers being down slightly from last year.

Footnotes cont’d. from p. 22 School Board Letters Myron dealt with a variety of school matters. F. J. Bancroft, a teacher in New

First Selectman Scott Kuhnly and Town Manager John Ward took their job of judging the Holcomb Farm Pie Contest very seriously. Photo by Shirley Murtha

The success of the Fresh Access program continues to grow from its humble beginnings in 2010. In 2018, it supplied more than eight tons of produce to more than 1,300 people and is recognized regionally as being in the vanguard of working to address the lack of available nutritious food for those in need. Granby Social Services privately identifies families eligible for free CSA shares, and the Farm distributes to the Waste Not Want Not Community Dinner and the Granby Senior Center, as well as regionally to the Farmington Valley based Healing Meals Community Project, the Hispanic Health Council of Jersey, was looking for a small school in the Granby area, because his health “will not permit me to teach so large a school as I now have.” He evidently

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In addition to the farming operations, the Friends is responsible for stewarding the remainder of the 312 acres of Holcomb Farm land. The Friends’ Stewardship Chair Eric Lukingbeal described the work required to maintain the Farm’s 10 miles of hiking trails, to annually mow the East Fields to keep the trails wide open and to prevent invasives from encroaching upon them.

This mowing is done in the fall to not interfere with nesting birds.

New this year is a pollinator garden along Simsbury Road and planting the first 16 trees in the Tree Trail in the east fields. The trees and other significant aspects of the trail, such as farm history and geology, as well as tree identification, will be marked by metal signs. It is expected that 10—12 additional trees will be planted annually through 2024.

Board Member Sue Canavan heads up the Farm’s Cultivation Program, which includes fundraising and media exposure. She reported that family memberships to the Farm have increased, as has Annual Appeal income.

The popular annual Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction provide additional revenue, all of which goes to the Fresh Access program. Outreach efforts take place through the Farm’s website, emails, and social media. The Farm’s logo was updated this spring, and new previously taught school in Granby and hoped “the school is conducted on the same plan it was when I was there and if there will be no larger number of scholars.” He offered to take lower wages.

One responsibility of the School Board was to make a yearly count of school age children in their district and report this to the State. Myron also contracted to purchase school books from a Boston publisher.

An unsigned letter about the schools was sent by a Granby resident. The letter started with praise, “I have witnessed with pleasure the repairing of our school houses, the establishment of libraries, the introduction of school apparatus etc. but we need to have teachers with a good moral character.” In particular, the anonymous writer complained about Mr. Kendall, who was teaching in the 8th District or Bushy Hill School.

Supposedly, Kendall “came to our house with low company on the night of the 22nd of September last, at midnight, disturbing a child of ours (who lay at the point of death) with hideous noises.

Her disease was typhoid fever. Is such a man fit to train our youth?” There is no indication of what happened to young Mr. Kendall.

logos were designed for the Farm Store and the Tree Trail.

The treasurer’s report showed an increase income in all categories over the previous year. Income from farming operations and special events was quite successful. In addition, the Farm received three substantial grants. The Pomeroy-Brace Grant, administered by the Hartford Foundation for Giving, allowed the replacement of the hoop house, new propagation benches, a run-in to cover farm equipment from the elements, and trees, labels and interpretive signs for the Tree Trail.

The Hartford Foundation also provided a grant to help fund the institutional shares provided by Fresh Access to the Wheeler Clinic.

A State of Connecticut Farm Viability Grant will fund a farm consultant to support development of a five-year farming plan.

In conclusion, President Bystrowski commended Farmer O’Grady for creating a good business budget, challenging as it is, with no knowledge of what the weather and sales will be.

Bystrowski also noted that O’Grady’s interaction with other Granby farmers establishes a relationship of cooperation rather than competitiveness. Along this line, the Farm continues to carry products from a range of Granby farms in its Farm Store. The Farm also continues to work with like-minded organizations to promote local farms and the preservation of farmland in Granby.

Politics At the beginning of the Civil War, Myron was looking for a government job. Governor Buckingham of Connecticut wrote, “I would be glad if there was a vacancy which could be offered to you. Thank you for your patriotic sentiments.”

There is a letter from Myron to U. S. Representative Dwight Loomis, claiming “I have become affected by chronic disease until almost incapacitated for hard labor, and looking for something to employ myself, had thought of clerkship somewhere, and my friends have advised me to ask you if it would be possible for me to obtain a remunerative situation under “Honest Abe’s” administration either in this state or in Washington.”

This letter may have been a first draft of one that was mailed, or perhaps it was never sent. But something happened to worry Myron, because a letter from Dwight Loomis, eight months later, assured him that he had” heard nothing to shake his faith in Myron’s integrity, moral worth or fidelity to the right principles.”

At any rate, Myron Graham did not get a government position. (to be concluded)

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Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club comes to the rescue

The Godard Preserve hike was lead by Jen Plourde and John Weeks. Submitted photo

GLT hosts Connecticut Trails Day hike

By Trish Percival The Granby Land Trust hosted a hike at its Godard Preserve on Connecticut Trails Day (June 2), and in a spring filled with cool temperatures and rainy days, the group got lucky and was blessed with a beautiful morning. About 20 people turned out to see the preserve and to learn from hike leaders and GLT board members, Jen Plourde and John Weeks.

Plourde, a middle school science teacher, and Weeks, a passionate birder, were able to share their knowledge of the birds and amphibians on the trail.

They called in quite a few birds with recorded bird calls; and found some American toads and a red-backed salamander that was hiding under a rotting log. As Weeks said, “It’s always a thrill to find a salamander, especially these days when amphibians are in trouble worldwide.”

In the last 20 years, amphibian populations worldwide have dropped

precipitously. Loss and degradation of habitat has taken a huge toll and the use of harmful chemicals in the environment is particularly detrimental to amphibians. Their thin, permeable skin provides little protection. Recently, already fragile amphibian populations have been decimated by the outbreak of the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. The preservation of land, particularly riparian corridors, is critical to the health of these fragile creatures.

Organizations like the Granby Land Trust are working hard to preserve land, clean up the air and water, and protect wildlife like the American toad and the red-backed salamander.

The Granby Land Trust is a memberbased organization. For just $30, your family can join the GLT and support its efforts. Send a check, made out to Granby Land Trust, to: P.O. Box 23, Granby, CT 06035. To learn more, go to granbylandtrust.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are important days at the Granby Senior Center. Those are the days we serve our Community Café Lunch. While many of our diners come for an affordable meal, even more important is the camaraderie and conversation they experience.

The program is primarily funded by the Older Americans Act of 1965 in order to ensure that seniors have an affordable meal option. Unfortunately, the program has run into financial difficulties due to the overwhelming demand.

As a result, they have cut back on the number of service days for all their meal

sites. For Granby, that means on the first Thursday of every month, they will not provide lunch.

The staff felt it was extremely important to provide two meals a week to the community. In order to prevent a disruption to the routine, they reached out to the Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club who came to the rescue! They have generously offered to fund the program from June through September. On June 6, our participants thoroughly enjoyed a baked potato bar.

Thank you Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club for supporting this effort.

Come chase dragons on the Mary Edwards Mountain Property Did you know that 300 million years ago, there were dinosaur dragonflies with 2.5 foot wingspans? Or that a dragonfly’s eye has about 30,000 lenses? Or that there are about 5,000 species of dragonfly in the world, living on every continent except Antarctica?

We invite you to come learn more about these amazing insects on a Dragonfly photo by Josh Lincoln walking tour of the Granby Land Trust’s Mary Edwards given to GLT members. Please be aware Mountain Property. Jay Kaplan, directhat you will be walking through grassy tor of Roaring Brook Nature Center and fields and you should take precautions Nick Barnett, curator of the wildlife for ticks. Rain will cancel the walk, as sanctuary and exhibits at the Children’s dragonflies do not fly in the rain.

Museum in West Hartford, will lead a If you are not a member of the Granby Dragonfly Walk.

Land Trust, please join! For just $30, you The event will take place on Sunday, can get a family membership and support July 14, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Mary the efforts to preserve Granby’s natural Edwards Mountain Property is located at heritage. Checks should be made out to the intersection of Mountain Road and the Granby Land Trust and mailed to Silkey Road in North Granby. To regP.O. Box 23, Granby, CT 06035. To learn ister for this event, please email info@ more and stay in touch with the GLT, granbylandtrust.org. Include the names visit granbylandtrust.org and follow on of everyone in your party. Priority will be Facebook and Instagram.

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Salmon Brook Historical Society offers open house tours

By Mary Zlotnick The Summer Open House Tours began Sunday June 2, and will continue every Sunday thru Sept. 29 except Sept. 1. The hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Our Stitch in Time exhibit located in the Preservation Barn features two antique sewing machines and a variety of textiles and sewing items used by women in the 19th century. Have you ever used a treadle sewing machine? For our very first interactive display, a treadle sewing machine will be on display for visitors to try their hands and feet at.

On display through July 14 is the Circa 1830s Eight-Pointed Star Quilt along with a completely handmade reproduction lovingly made over the last seven years by SBHS members and Farmington Valley area quilters. The original quilt from Granby is extremely fragile and will be returned to storage, but the beautiful reproduction is a must see and will remain on display through the end of the summer. Don’t miss the circa 1830s maternity dress and a recently acquired circa 1850 cheese press on temporary display The Colton-Hayes Tobacco Barn c.

1914 was built by Fred M. Colton and donated to the society in 1976 by his daughters. Visiting the barn, you get a sense of life in Granby during the 19th and early 20th century through a recreation of an early Meeting House, Village Store, Dressmaker Shop, Shoemaker Shop and Creamery. Displays include Indian artifacts, spinning wheels and tools for quilting, spinning and weaving.

Other instances of rural life are show-

cased in displays consisting of cider mill tools, grist mills, blacksmithing, maple sugaring, hog slaughtering, bee keeping, harness making and ice cutting. A tree was found in West Granby with Civil War era names carved into it and is on display at the back of the barn.

Don’t miss the Cooley School House c. 1870. This one room schoolhouse was originally located in North Granby and relocated to the society’s campus in 1980. When originally built, the school was located in Granby while the outhouse was in Southwick, Mass. The blackboard is original and contains the last teacher’s arithmetic problems.

Built by Moses Weed, the Weed-Enders House c. 1790 was originally located in West Granby. In 1924 John Enders purchased the house and used it as a hunting cabin. This house includes a Victorian parlor, a room where donations are accessioned and the museum store where you can find old maps, Granby history books, vintage cards and many more items.

An interior hallway leads to the Abijah Rowe House c. 1732. This house was donated to the society in 1966 by the Colton sisters, daughters of Fred M. Colton.

Original features include the paneling and corner cupboard in the south parlor.

The house is furnished by donations from Mary Edwards. On the second floor you will find Victorian toys, an antique doll house and doll collection.Find us online at salmonbrookhistoricalsociety. com, and also on Facebook.

Some of the items on display this summer at the Society’s open house tours.

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Fortune & Folly of a

Female Farmer

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Please don’t ask me if my cows are grass fed I get asked a lot, “Are your cows grass fed?” A fair question, right? I mean, we’ve all watched the movies and read enough Michael Pollan books to know that we are going to get cancer or destroy our earth if we don’t get an emphatic YES when we ask our farmer this very question. But is this really the right question to ask? Do you REALLY want to know if the burger you are about to buy came from a cow who ate

exclusively grass or hay her entire life?

What if that cow stood in a paddock, shoulder to shoulder with other cows eating from a big round bale of organic hay? What if she never got the chance to canter in a field, what if the farmer raising her was in debt up to his eyeballs?

What if the run off from the manure of the cow ran into local streams because the animals are packed so tightly together there was nowhere else for it to go?

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What if that burger travelled thousands of miles, or even internationally to get to your grill?

Now what if that burger came from a cow that was not technically grass fed (meaning that from birth to death, that cow never had a taste of grain at all)? What if the cow had access to fields during the growing season? Was able to browse AND graze on maple trees, clover, broome grass, autumn olive? What if that cow made use of areas of her farm that weren’t usable for other farming activities? What if that cow spread her manure around the farm evenly, moving from field to field, so that when the rain came, the grass in the pastures would soak up

the nutrients from the manure right into the ground below? What if the income from that cow provided a living for your neighbor, making sure that their 50 acres right in the center of town stayed pastureland and not Walmart?

And what if that cow, every once in a while, for training and for treats, got to eat some grain? Not a lot of grain. Not enough to make them sick. Not force fed, but offered alongside all the pasture they could eat?

Each farmer chooses her farming practices for reasons specific to her farm. So ask questions! But don’t look for specific answers. Be open to discussion and learning. Share with the farmer what you value in your food. We are all on this journey together.

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“Buggin” the robot invades Granby men’s breakfast group

By Dave Roberts “Buggin,” a robot built solely by Granby Memorial High School students on the Granby Grunts Robotics Team 3146, made a special visit to meet 74 men (and one woman) of the Granby Men’s Breakfast Group for their final meeting before the summer break.

The Granby Grunts is a group of 17 high school students who build their own robots from scratch each year and compete against other teams at the local, district, regional and international levels.

Attendees learned that over 7,000 teams worldwide compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) that was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989. Students can earn over $80 million in scholarships each year and Granby students can earn a varsity letter in robotics competition.

A new FRC theme is announced for each year. For 2019, the completion theme was “Deep Space” celebrating the 50th anniversary of man’s landing on the

moon. Twelve Americans have walked moved on to compete at the International on the moon since the first Apollo lunar Competition held in Detroit, Michigan, landing. this year.

A team of students, along with their It costs a team over $30,000 to compete mentors who provide advice and overeach year and donors include United sight, build a new robot in the January Technologies, Granby Education Founto mid-February time frame each year dation, Granby Public Schools, TEC, and enter in Granby Lions competitions Club, Simsburyfrom late FebruGranby Rotary ary to late May. Club, Lost Acres Granby Grunts Orchard, Arcor won the HartLaser, AdEmford competition b r o i d e r y, a n d and earning the now the Granby right to go on to Men’s Breakfast the Rhode Island Group.

District Event The Granby where they Grunts have placed in the top won four Spirit eight teams and Awards and one went on to the Entrepreneurship New England Award and put a Regional Cham- From l.: Paxton Diaz, Dwaritha Ramesh, Katrina special emphasis pionship. From McCord, Prior Waskin and James Accetura pose on safety. there, the team with their 2019 creation, Buggin the robot.

Granby Grunts succeeded and Submitted photo in attendance at

Flowers When I see the police officer directing traffic at Meadow View Farms in Southwick, I’m always amazed that so many people, like me, love flowers!

My father was a gardener/chauffeur on a big estate in Greenwich, and our tiny, little yard in Byram had flowers that were equal in beauty to the ones on the estate.

In our front garden, the first to bloom in spring were the flowering bulbs — yellow daffodils, white narcissus with orange faces, blue, pink, and white hyacinths, grape hyacinths, and a myriad of colorful tulips. Neighbors would walk down the lane just to look at them.

Then came the roses and hollyhocks in summer. We bought our rose bushes at the five-and-dime and nourished then with banana peels! They were magnificent in color and fragrance! The hollyhocks grew so tall that they seemed to peek in the living room windows!

My favorite flower, though, has always been the light purple iris that blossoms around Memorial Day. We took them to the cemetery to decorate the graves.

When I drive around Granby and see the wonderful displays of colorful flowers in the yards, I feel the uniqueness of each one and the joy of them all.

Thank you for planting flowers. You make the world more beautiful for everyone.

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the breakfast, along with Buggin the robot, were Team Lead Dwaritha Ramesh, James Accetura, Paxton Diaz, Katrina McCord and Prior Waskin. Ramesh said that “the Granby Community is vital to our success. Thanks to community support and the great spirit of our town getting behind the Granby Grunts, it allows us to compete on the world stage.

We appreciate the Granby Men’s Breakfast Group now supporting us too.” In addition, team mentor Don Rethke was in attendance and introduced the team to the attendees.

The next meeting of the Granby Men’s Breakfast Group, which is open to men of all ages, will be on Friday, September 8, when Breakfast Group Leader Duncan Rowles will be the guest speaker talking about the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets program.

It costs $2 for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The presentation starts at 9 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center. First time attendees get to attend for free. Please join us. For information, contact Jerry Ledger at gmensbkfst@gmail.com.

Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital welcomes new equine vet Salmon Brook announces some changes in the large animal division at our hospital.

Dr. Creden, after 20 years on the road, will be transitioning into our small animal hospital in August. Her passion and dedication to patients and clients alike is so appreciated and we know she will be missed tremendously.

Our new associate veterinarian, Dr. Marjorie Bruce, will begin in July and will be riding along with our staff veterinarians during the summer months. Dr. Bruce is a native New Englander who recently completed a competitive, rotating internship at Rhinebeck Equine in New York.

At Rhinebeck Equine Dr. Bruce worked closely with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and reproduction as well as multiple ambulatory doctors.

She spent the prior seven years in Colorado, where she earned her DVM and MBA degrees at Colorado State University. She is excited to be in Connecticut where she completed her undergraduate degree at UConn.

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Happy New Year!

Yes, that’s right; it’s July – and from the perspective of the Friends of Holcomb Farm, it is a new and promising year.

How do we know? First, we had our Annual Meeting (and pie baking contest), which you can read about elsewhere in this issue, formally closing out the old and ringing in the new. Also, the CSA

and Farm Store opened June 10, on time despite the cold, wet spring, lush with greens, flowers and the promise of a productive summer season. Here are some of what our new year brings, for all of our members – and the whole community – to enjoy.

Holcomb Farm Tree Trail Launched The Holcomb Tree Trail has launched with 16 new trees, from 8- to 12-feet tall, planted last October along the mowed paths around the East Fields. The trees were purchased with a grant from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund, administered by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The grant also funded metal labels for 80 trees in the East Woods Trails network. Six Interpretive signs also funded by the grant will be installed, again by volunteers, upon arrival. The signs cover such topics as geology, invasives, Farm history, and several tree species of significance. The grant also provided some funding for wooden plank walkways in a particularly muddy section along the Red Trail. These will be installed this summer.

The Granby Board of Selectmen recently approved a five-year tree planting plan for the Holcomb Tree Trail, running through 2024. The FOHF hopes to plant 10 to 12 trees annually in the east fields, comprising a mix of natives and non-natives, with an emphasis on spring and fall color, and will include unusual trees not likely to be seen in northern Connecticut. The trees in the field will link up with the trees in the woods, and with the mowed grass paths. When completed, the Holcomb Tree Trail will have about 100 labeled trees in the woods, and another 75 or so in the field. The design principles for the Holcomb Tree Trail include preserving the long views to the South and West, preserving opportunities

for agriculture by planting trees on the edges of fields, and improving bird habitat by planting species that provide food.

Mapping and graphical displays of the locations of trees are being prepared and will be available on the website www. holcombfarm.org, along with periodic updates, pictures and event announcements. If you haven’t already been, there, please come take a walk. All Holcomb Farm trails are open to the public with some of the best that Granby’s open spaces have to offer.

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e-mail list by dropping a note to cathy@holcombfarm.org.

Farm Store

The Farm Store - open to the public, with no membership required - is stocked-up and open for your business, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the CSA barn, 111 Simsbury Road In additional to Holcomb Farm’s own produce, we carry products from a variety of local producers: Hayes’ Sweet Pea Cheese, Maple View Farm beef, Alba Apiaries honey, Lyric Hill Farm goat soap, and much more. Farmer Joe O’Grady readies the East Fields to plant potatoes. Photo by Hana Fulwider New this year: Grace Hill Farm (Cummington, Mass.) — ­ raw milk grass fed cheese Old Friends Farm (Amherst, Mass.) — Simply Paleo (West Hartford) —gluten Ginger Syrup and Honey, Turmeric Honey free cupcake and baking mix Healing Meals (Bloomfield) —ImAdamah Farms (Falls Village) —jams mune Broth and Nourishing Connections and jellies Cookbook

Summer CSA

The Summer CSA is also off and running, with flexible pick-up times all week, and lots of special opportunities for shareholders, like cutting your own fresh flowers and herbs. Farmer Joe O’Grady is always coming up with new ideas; this year he has created a “Workplace CSA” for employees of Ensign

Bickford, in Simsbury. Box shares are delivered to Ensign Bickford each week for distribution, saving employees a trip to the Farm. O’Grady hopes to expand this program to other workplaces. If you think your office would be interested in launching a Workplace CSA, contact him at 631-374-9421.

Honoring the old while looking ahead

Volunteer and board member Jack Lareau affixes a label to a tree on the Holcomb Farm Tree Trail. Photo by Eric Lukingbeal

Finally, the Friends of Holcomb Farm hope our classic barn cupola logo is familiar to everyone in our community, and we continue to protect and honor it. Still, as we grow our farming programs, promote our farm store to the community-at-large, and increase our land stewardship efforts with special

projects like the Tree Trail, we decided it was time to better brand the many products and services that the Friends of Holcomb Farm offer to the greater Granby community. Keep your eyes open for some exciting new logos that better represent the Friends’ many functions.

Cooking demo with Chef Prosperi Mark your calendars now for Aug. 31, when our favorite local chef, Chris Prosperi of Metro Bis, will be at the Farm offering a free cooking demonstration

using all sorts of Holcomb Farm bounty.

To keep apprised of this and other developments, “like” us on Facebook or Instagram, or ask to be added to our

Public Works Independence Day: Thursday, July 4, is a holiday for Paine’s. All Thursday and Friday trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day.

Ashes: Please do not put any ashes in your barrel. A single ash can remain “live” and able to ignite for up to 96 hours. If a barrel is melted or damaged by ashes, the cost of replacing the barrel will be the responsibility of the resident.

Summer road work: Please be aware that during the summer months, town crews will out and about doing road maintenance and roadside mowing.

Please drive carefully and take extra caution when passing work crews alongside the road.

Extra Trash? What do you do if you have extra trash that will not all fit in your barrel? In these instances, town approved extra trash bags are available for purchase. The bags are $2 each.

The Friends of Holcomb Farm recently launched a new, educational Tree Trail on the grounds of Holcomb Farm.

Paine’s will pick up ONLY these designated purple bags. Place the purple bags next to your trash barrel on your regular trash day. The extra trash” bags are available at Granby Public Works, 52 North Granby Road from 7:30 a.m.

– 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or from the Transfer Station attendant during Transfer Station hours.

Recycling: If you have questions regarding recycling, check out the website recyclect.com. Try the recycling wizard—a tool that allows you to ask about a specific item. If you still have questions, call Public Works 860-6538960.

Do not bag your recycling. Plastic bags and plastic film are a major source of contamination for the recycling plant.

Plastic bags should never go in your bin. To recycle plastic film, check out: plasticfilmrecycling.org.

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LIFETIME LEARNING ACADEMY American Pop Culture Series American Popular Music in the 50’s:

Thursday, July 18 at 1 p.m. Presented by Jared Day, PhD., former professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn about the convergence of two distinctive American musical forms, rhythm and blues and country and western music to form rock and roll. Groundbreaking singers like Nat King Cole, Patsy Cline, Chuck Berry and of course Elvis will be discussed. Cost $6 per class Great Early TV Shows Part I: Thursday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. Jared will delve into the most popular early TV shows from the late 1940’s and early 1950’s with special attention to network shows like the Ed Sullivan Show, Milton Berle and the Lone Ranger. Cost $6 per class Great Early TV Shows Part II: Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. Part II explores the most popular TV shows in the 1950’s as the whole medium of TV began to mature. Particular attention will be given to the Jackie Gleason Show, I Love Lucy, Dragnet, You Bet Your Life and others. Cost $6 per class

Benedict Arnold and the Burning of New London: Wednesday, July 17 at 1 p.m.

Presented by Eric Lehman, author and professor at the University of Bridgeport. In Homegrown Terror, author Eric D. Lehman, chronicles the events leading up to the attack and highlights this key transformation in Arnold—the point where he went from betraying his comrades to massacring his neighbors and destroying their homes. Learn more about this local, historical event. Cost $7

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Hula Hoop For Health: Monday, July 8

at 1 p.m. Presented by Kim Wangegar-Nation, Physical Therapist with Touchpoints Rehab.

Come join us to learn how a simple childhood toy can easily improve posture and overall health.

Learn to gently and easily restore proper posture, strengthen your spine, and increase strength and flexibility. Performed sitting in a chair. Free Sleep Apnea: Tuesday, July 9, 1 p.m.

Presented by Michael Ungerleider, DDS. Sleep apnea can cause serious health and heart problems if not addressed. Could it be the reason you wake up feeling tired? Learn what sleep apnea is, how it is diagnosed and the latest in treatments. Free

Cap-Tel Hearing Devices…How Can They Help You?: Wednesday, July 31, at

1 p.m. Presented by Kim Schmidt, Cap-Tel Representative. Cap-Tel phones work with a no-cost Captioning Service to show every word your caller says. It’s like closed caption on TV, for your phone! If you have difficulty hearing on the phone this presentation will show you some new options. Find out if you qualify for a free phone. Free

Healthy Living…Healthy Brain:

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m. Presented by Sandra Cook, Home Helpers Home Care. Living healthier and a more fulfilling lifestyle can be achieved by positive incremental changes.

Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Blueberry Breakfast: Wednesday, July 10 at 9 a.m.

It’s been several years since we had this old favorite. Join us for breakfast featuring blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee/tea. Cost $5 Summer Picnic at Holcomb Farm: Senior Center Hosting at Holcomb Farm. Wednesday, July 24 at 12 p.m. Something new this year! Enjoy a summer barbecue including hamburgers, BBQ chicken, baked beans, mac salad and more. Entertainment provided by Double Trouble playing all the oldies you love. Cost $7 Hot Diggity Dog Luncheon: Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 12 p.m. This casual lunch is in celebration of one of the most popular summer foods—the hotdog. Lunch includes hotdogs, toppings, salad, potato chips and dessert. Cost $5 Summer Sundaes: Thursday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. What better way to celebrate the last days of summer than with ice cream sundaes. We will have all your favorite sauces and toppings. Cost $3

Sandra will share ways to incorporate healthy habits and changes into your daily routine. It’s never too late. Free

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Seniors Job Bank Presentation:

Thursday, July 25, 1 p.m. Presented by Del Shilkret. The Seniors Job Bank (SJB) is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping seniors in the Greater Hartford area. We provide a cost effective (free), easy-to-use job referral program for seniors who are interested in working part time. If you want to stay active, come and learn more about this great service. Free

ONGOING HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND GROUPS Alzheimer’s Support Group: Aug. 13,

10 a.m. Peggy Coburn, McLean Home Care and Hospice. Caring for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming. Learning to cope with the changes in their behavior and understanding how to handle it is sometimes best explained by those who are dealing with a similar situation. Free.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren:

Thursdays, noon. A group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Join others, to share friendships, tips and ideas on being a parent again. Free.

MS Support Group: Monday, July 8, 22, Aug. 12, 26, 1 p.m. Self-help group for persons with Multiple Sclerosis and their caregivers.

On Grief and Loss: Wednesday, July 10, 24 and Aug. 14, 28, at 2:30 p.m. Led by Jane Johnson. Through discussion this nontherapeutic support group will help you in understanding and coping with grief. You will find support, information and strategies.

Foot Care Clinic with Pedi-Care: By appointment. Monday, July 15 and Aug. 19, Friday, July 26 and Aug. 23. A specially trained

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Tuesday, July 2, 16 and 30 and Aug. 6, 20.

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TRAVEL For extended tours and travel please visit our website at granby-ct.gov.

Senior Van Service and Excursions

The Granby Senior Van provides rides for adults 60 and over to shopping and activities at the Senior Center. Please call the Transportation Coordinators at 860-844-5353 one week in advance for scheduling.

Trips

Please call 860-844-5352 to register for all trips.

Dine and Drive, Friday, July 26, Abigail’s, Simsbury. Cost $5. Friday, Aug. 9, Suffield Country Club, Suffield. Cost $5.

Shopping at Clinton Crossing Friday, July 12, Cost $5.

S h o p p i n g a t Ta n g e r O u t l e t s, Westbrook, Friday, Aug. 23, Cost $5.

Day Excursions Innisfree Gardens: Millbrook, N.Y.,

Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 a.m. Located in Millbrook, NY, the gardens cover a vast area.

Wear comfortable shoes. Lunch on your own at Maura’s Kitchen. Cost $11. Register and pay

by July 3.

Hancock Shaker Village: Hancock, Mass., Monday, July 29, 9 a.m. Head north to the Berkshires to visit this well-preserved village.

The Shakers believed in simplicity, sustainability, equality and community. Cost $20. Register and pay by July 15.

Circus Smirkus: Simsbury Meadows, Simsbury. Wednesday, July 31, 12 p.m. Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud -show fashion for a two month

P l a y h o u s e o n Pa r k P re s e n t s Spamilton: West Hartford. Wednesday, Aug.

14, 10:30 a.m. Ben Brantley of the NY Times call Spamilton a smart, silly and often convulsively funny play, performed by a motor-mouthed cast that is fluent in many tongues. Lunch on your own before the show at A. C. Petersen Farms Restaurant. Limited seats available. Cost $53.

Register and pay by July 31.

Sail the Argia: Mystic. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7:30 a.m. Your day will begin with coffee, donuts and muffins at the Senior Center before departing. The Argia gets underway at 9:30 a.m.

Lunch on your own at the S&P Oyster Company.

Cost $62. Register and pay by July 31.

Naumkeag: Stockbridge, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 8:30 a.m. With its gracious house, magnificent gardens and panoramic views, Naumkeag is a quintessential country estate of the Gilded Age. Lunch on your own at the Morgan House. Cost $23. Register and pay by Aug. 14.

EXERCISE FOR EVERY LEVEL The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week.

Only $6/class for Granby residents when you pay the session price! Intensity levels range from house cat to cheetah! Classes run by session or you can pay a drop-in fee.

Yoga Flow: Mondays, 9:45 a.m. Emphasis is given to finding a balance between flexibility and strength and exploring how, with practice, we can find increased fluidity of movement. Yoga experience is somewhat helpful but not required.

Instructor, Mary Fuller.

Gentle Movement and Balance:

Mondays, 11:15 a.m. Designed to increase strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.

Will help to improve activities of daily living in a fun and social environment. Instructor, Paula Pirog.

Chair Yoga: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. Enhanced breathing, increased blood flow, reduced tension and better posture are achieved through the various yoga poses. Great for those with limited mobility! Instructor, Paula Pirog.

Yoga: Tuesday, 4 p.m. Thoughtful breathing and controlled postures. Instructor, Paula Pirog.

Tone-up Tune-up: Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. A low impact cardiovascular workout with intervals of weight work for upper and lower body strengthening. Does not go to the floor; core training performed seated or standing. Instructor, Mary Fuller.

Chi Gong: Fridays, 8:30 a.m. A gentle, low-impact, standing or seated class focusing on flexibility, balance, healing and pain management. Chi Gong is routed in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Instructor, Mary Ellen Mullins Cardio Combo: Fridays, 9:45 a.m. Quicker pace and more aerobics. Instructor, Mary Fuller.

Line Dancing: Fridays, 1 p.m. This class is a great workout while having a lot of fun.

Appropriate for beginner to advanced dancers.

Instructor Jim Gregory.

Peak: Sundays, 7:30 a.m. For the weekend warrior! Vigorous aerobics and weights. With Jennifer Dzielak.

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Call 860-844-5352 for an appointment.

Free Blood Pressure Checks: Every Thursday 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Association. Held in the Senior Center Community Room.

Free Blood Sugar Checks: July 11 and Aug. 1 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Farmington Valley VNA. Held in the Senior Center Community Room.

performance tour of New England. Cost $15.

Register and pay by July 17. Limited seating.

Clark Art Museum: Williamstown, Mass.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Berkshires to the Clark Art Museum. Lunch on your own at the Museum Café. Cost $25. Register and pay by July 24.

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Tyler Rome, Class of 2020, was named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Bucknell University.

At the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) commencement exercises, Jared Grier was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering with high distinction, and Casey Hunt was awarded a bachelor of science degree in management engineering with high distinction.

Jacob Lareau, Zachary Ziemnicki, Jacqueline Grimaldi were named to the University of New Haven spring 2019 dean’s list.

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Foxfield FARM touts benefits of equine therapy

CT Senator John Kissel legislative update

Connecticut is at a crossroads economically.

The regular session for the budget is over but there are looming question marks on tolls and bonding which will be debated in a special session after July 1. The budget must be balanced but the Governor is being challenged by the unions involving a $428 million dollar anticipated consession. These and other critical challenges are outlined

by Sen. John Kissel, in an interview with CT Valley View’s host, Susan Patricelli Regan.

Watch ctvalleyviews.com or Cox/Enfield, Channel 15, Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays, at 9 a.m. in July.

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Foxfield For a Recovery Mission (F.A.R.M.) participated in a Salve Regina masters thesis study to prove the value of equine programs. Victoria Becott, a senior at the Newport, R.I. university chose the therapy as part of her graduate studies in the clinical mental health counseling program.

CTVV: State Comptroller, Kevin Lembo Connecticut is a state in transition. It has historic challenges, but it also has a new governor, new budget and a new way of finding solutions. One constant, however, is Kevin Lembo who has been the state’s comptroller since 2011. He brings a steady hand and consistency during this precarious economic period.

See this informative upcoming segment with Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views on your local PATV station or on ctvalleyviews.com or comment at ctvalleyviews@cox.net Comptroller Kevin Lembo

FARM sponsors polo tournament L-R Susan Patricelli Regan and Bill Regan were VIP-tent attendees at the Farmington Polo Club opening season match.

The Regan’s foundation supports the club via sponsorships and expands visibility for their charity.

Foxfield F.A.R.M. helps veterans and first responders with PTSD and related mental issues via equine therapy using donated polo horses in the program. Visit foxfieldrecoverymission.org for more information.

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Drumrolls Sarah Cusano was named to UConn’s spring semester dean’s list.

Emily Brewer, a sophomore, is named to the Hamilton College spring 2019 dean’s list.

Ann Gabrielle Freeman, a veterinary medicine major, was named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Iowa State University.

Claire Newhall, a freshman fine arts major was named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Saint Anselm College.

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Osteoporosis: Recognize this often silent bone loss condition People often say how they are shrinking and becoming shorter with age, and we often see the elderly in a stooped posture. What has only become known relatively recently is that the compression of the spine, due to weakened bones that make up the vertebrae, is what causes this posture and reduced height. It’s not to be taken lightly. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that in advanced stages even a small fall or mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. The bones that make up your spine can weaken to the point that they may crumple, which can result in back pain, lost height and the hunched forward posture. The symptoms are often silent in the early stages of bone loss, but there are steps that can help to avoid it.

It’s important to address bone loss.

Fractures, particularly in the spine or hip, are the most serious complication of osteoporosis. Hip fractures often are caused by a fall and can result in disability and even an increased risk of death within the first year after the injury. One in two Caucasian women will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis.

Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the removal of old bone. Osteoporosis affects both men and women of all races. Most people reach their peak bone mass by their early

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20s. But small framed white and Asian women — especially older women who are past menopause — are at highest risk.

How likely you are to develop osteoporosis depends partly on how much bone mass you attained in your youth. The higher your peak bone mass, the more bone you have “in the bank” and the less likely you are to develop osteoporosis as you age.

Risk factors that are not changeable are being female, advancing age, a small body frame size, medical conditions and treatments such as for cancer, transplant rejections/treatments, long term steroid treatment, being of white or Asian descent, and family history of osteoporosis or broken bones in advanced age.

Some dietary factors are low calcium and Vitamin D intake, eating disorders and being very underweight, or having gastrointestinal surgery which reduces the absorption of nutrients. Hormonal changes such as loss of estrogen in menopause or testosterone as men age, thyroid problems, and adrenal gland disorders also contribute to bone loss. Lifestyle choices such as excessive alcohol consumption and tobacco use contribute to weakened bones.

There are steps to take to prevent osteoporosis. Medications, healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weakened bones. Good nutrition and regular exercise are essential for keeping your bones healthy throughout your life.

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Protein is one of the building blocks of bone and while most people get plenty of protein in their diets, some do not.

Vegetarians and vegans can get enough protein in the diet if they intentionally seek suitable sources, such as soy, nuts, dairy and eggs if allowed. Older adults may also eat less protein for various reasons, and protein supplementation is an option. Calcium is also critical. Men and women between the ages of 18 and 50 need 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day. This daily amount increases to 1,200 milligrams when women turn 50 and men turn 70. Good sources of calcium include: low-fat dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, canned salmon or sardines with bones, soy products, such as tofu calcium-fortified cereals and orange juice. If you find it difficult to get enough calcium from your diet, consider taking calcium supplements.

However, too much calcium has been linked to kidney stones. Although yet unclear, some experts suggest that too much calcium especially in supplements can increase the risk of heart disease. Total calcium intake, from supplements and diet combined, should be no more than 2,000 milligrams daily for people older than 50. Vitamin D improves your body’s ability to absorb calcium and improves bone health in other ways. People can get adequate amounts of vitamin D from sunlight but it’s not easy as we avoid the sun for skin cancer reasons. A good starting point for adults is 600 to 800 international units (IU) a day in supple-

ments with food adding the additional requirement.

Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. ‘Use it or lose it’ definitely applies to bones.

People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do those who are more active. Exercise can help you build strong bones and slow bone loss. Any weight-bearing exercise and activities that promote balance and good posture are beneficial for your bones, but walking, running, jumping, dancing and weightlifting seem particularly helpful. Combine strength training exercises with weight-bearing and balance exercises. Strength training helps strengthen muscles and bones in your arms and upper spine, and weightbearing exercises — such as walking, jogging, running, stair climbing, skipping rope, and impact-producing sports — affect mainly the bones in your legs, hips and lower spine. Balance exercises such as tai chi can reduce your risk of falling especially as you get older. Swimming, cycling and exercising on machines such as elliptical trainers can provide a good cardiovascular workout, but they’re not as helpful for improving bone health.

It’s never too late; walking every day is proven to be extremely effective in bone building and improving balance which helps prevent falls. Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

—By Nancy Scheetz, APRN, B.C. Executive Director, Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association

Drumrolls The following students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) recently completed intense, hands-on research projects. Vincent Lucca worked with Habitat for Humanity to construct a data collection tool. Connor Field, spread awareness on the impacts of storm water.

Alex M. Cabral graduated from Drexel University’s five-year engineering program and is currently employed at a Fortune 500 company. The 2014 GMHS graduate is the son of Noel Cabral.

Samantha Hasenbalg, class of 2020 at Connecticut College, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2019 spring semester, achieving dean’s high honors. Hasenbalg is a psychology and human development major.

Cooper Fleming was named to Castleton University’s spring 2019 dean’s list.

Emily Brewer was named to Hamilton College’s spring 2019 dean’s list.

Matthew David Hawthorne received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in engineering and management from Clarkson University in May, where he as also named to the spring dean’s list.

Kaelyn Ludwig, Krista Iwanicki and Emily Jackson were named to Quinnipiac University’s spring 2019 dean’s list.

Nicole Gosselin has been named to the University of New England’s spring 2019 dean’s list.

Alexander Smoolca was named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Stonehill College.

The University of Rhode Island has named the following students to the spring 2019 dean’s list: Andrea Dewey, Grace Hoeckele, Andy Main and Tammy Tirillo.

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Volunteers needed for town building committees The Town of Granby is forming three building committees for the recently approved projects: town bridges, school projects and the solar project. If you are interested in serving on one of these volunteer committees, contact either the Republican Town Committee (fishnthestates@gmail.com) or Democratic Town Committee (GranbyDemocrats@gmail.com) for consideration, or contact the town manager’s office (860-844-5300).

Don’t let Mylar Balloons ruin the party Summer welcomes many celebrations including birthdays, graduations, and Father’s Day, and Mylar balloons are common decorations used to liven up the party, but the festive decorations are dangerous around power lines. In recognition of National Safety Month, Eversource is reminding customers that Mylar balloons can cause power outages and even pose a significant safety risk.

“It only takes one balloon to create a potential hazard for customers,” said Eversource Vice President of Safety Ken Bogler. “The silver metallic coating on Mylar balloons is a conductor of electricity. If the balloon makes contact with power lines, it can damage electric lines and equipment, and cause power outages. In some cases, it could even cause an electrical surge impacting nearby homes.”

Thousands of Eversource customers experience outages every year because of Mylar balloons. You can prevent an outage and ensure the safety of friends and family at your next outdoor gather-

ing by following these important safety tips: make sure balloons are secured and can’t fly away; never release a Mylar balloon outside; keep all balloons away from power lines; never use metallic ribbon with Mylar balloons; never tie Mylar balloons to yourself or a child; always deflate Mylar balloons completely and dispose of them properly; never attempt to retrieve a balloon that is tangled in electric lines. Instead, call Eversource at 1-800-286-2000 to report the problem.—Eversource

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