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Volume XLIV, No. 8 • May 2014
Only about 60 residents attended the public hearing April 14. Referendum is set for April 28. Photo by Peter Dinella
Plan of Conservation and Development Committee hears from the public Over the next 10 years Granby and the state of Connecticut will experience a much slower rate of growth than in past decades. There will be less development, fewer children and less need for large homes. This was the finding of the Connecticut Data Center and is the challenge for a newly appointed sub-committee charged with revising Granby’s 10-year plan of Conservation and Development. Every Connecticut city and town is required to prepare or amend and adopt a new plan at least once every ten years. Granby’s Development Commission created this subcommittee of volunteer
residents to develop a plan that will guide the town from 2015 to 2025. The group will hold informational meetings to inform residents about the process and to hear public comment, every first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Holcomb Farm. Twenty-five residents who attended the committee’s first public feedback session were asked to share their thoughts, observations and concerns about the town. They shared concerns including uneasiness about additional high density housing units in the center that they felt would add to the existing congestion, heavy traffic and noise issues. Many expressed concern about more development Plan of C & D cont’d. on p. 6
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Granby municipal elected and appointed officials, and the general public, are invited to a public service seminar sharing the best practices on governing in an open and transparent fashion. Specifically, this free session will focus on understanding what are often referred to as “Sunshine Laws.” The seminar will be conducted on May 8 at the town hall meeting room from 7 – 9 p.m. Avoiding legalese, Tom Hennick, the public education officer at the Freedom of Information (FOI) Commission will make the FOI Act come alive, explaining the duties of public officials and the rights of members of the public as they relate to transparency and accountability in government. Granby Democratic Town Committee (DTC) chair Jim Lofink said they are sponsoring this seminar to help support the many residents recruited for town service. “Did you know that Granby municipal government
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Noise factor an issue for Lost Acres Vineyard neighbors By Elaine Jones At the public session of the April 3 Planning and Zoning meeting, Attorney Mark Branse, speaking for Carol Day of 96 Lost Acres Road, read a letter written by her in which she stated her opposition to the activities going on at the Lost Acres Vineyard, and her disappointment that the commission did not adequately address the special permit issue at its last meeting when vineyard owner Michelle Niedermeyer presented an account of the products and activities of her business. The issue of what is allowed at the vineyard and the noise during certain activities was presented to the commission last fall by Mrs. Day’s husband, the late John Day. At that time, the commission, asked for a review of the issue, and that was what Niedermeyer presented at the March meeting. She also asked the commission to change the hours of the farm store to 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday instead of noon – 6 p.m. from April through December. Day’s letter states she supported the vineyard as limited by the initial farm store special permit. She feels that the
current activities are not compliant with the special permit approval as now written. She cites the concert schedule for 2014 that includes 22 concerts scheduled to begin after 6 p.m. and asked if they will be indoors or outdoors, if there will be live music, if charging a fee makes it a commercial endeavor. She states that if commercial concerts were allowed as part of a “farm store” approval, it would be legally impossible to regulate concerts of any type or size as an accessory use for every farm. She asks for a complete investigation into the events being held at the Lost Acres Vineyard and for confining the activities to those authorized by the current special permit: the sale of wine and other farm products during the hours of noon and 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday plus holidays. Commission Chairwoman Paula Johnson said this was a future agenda item. Solar Panels The commission debated the pros and cons of erecting ground-mounted solar panels erected on the town’s East Street farm (the Evonsion property). The Board of Selectmen asked the commission for its comments. The solar panels would
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operates with over 200 elected or appointed volunteer, non-paid residents performing public service on boards, commissions and committees?” asked Lofink. “These contributions in time, energy and talent are vital to a wellrun town, and we would like to help prepare these important volunteers and support their professional development for the benefit of all residents.” The Freedom of Information Act guarantees all citizens the right to have access to public records and public documents. From meeting agendas and public notices, to email communications, public input at meetings and FOI requests, Hennick will cover how both citizens and officials can best serve the public good while respecting rights and obligations under the Act. For further information contact Jim Lofink, Chair, DTC at granbydemocrats@gmail.com. Visit the website at www.granby.dems.info
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Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Eggstravaganza. Jack the Bunny (left) helped corral the youngsters. Photo by Kristy Earl
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Unhappy with Lost Acres to the east directly about the Lost ed to John Jenkins’s October 8, languished for five months and Acres Vineyard. We supported 2013, request for a review of the then could only be on the P&Z Vineyard concerts
This is an edited version of Carol Day’s letter that was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 8. Editing for length was done with Mrs. Day’s permission. My property at 96 Lost Acres Road and the Jenkins’ property
the vineyard as it was approved and limited with the initial special permit for a farm store. I have questions about the vineyard’s presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission at its April 3 meeting. I believe this presentation respond-
winery’s activities. The commission directed Mr. Armentano to work with the vineyard owners in making a response. I was unable to attend that presentation, because it was held the week of my husband’s memorial service. A report requested on October 8
agenda when it was nearly certain that I could not attend. My attorney attended that meeting to help me assess the vineyard’s response to the commission. I was disappointed with the substance of that presentation— Letters cont’d. on p. 3
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Letters cont’d. from p. 2 or more correctly—its lack of substance. The vineyard will begin its 2014 commercial concert schedule without meaningful discussion as to whether that activity, as it has evolved over the past two years, is allowed under the special permit. Ms. Neidermeyer, a vineyard owner, and the commission addressed only generalities. The only special permit issue addressed was the change in the opening time of the wine tasting room changing from noon to 11 a.m. Not discussed were activities that don’t appear to comply with the permit as it is written. The concert schedule for this summer includes 15 concerts ranging from $10 to $20, plus seven concerts without an admission. A total of 22 concerts that begin after 6 p.m. Eleven concerts on Saturday nights, three on Friday nights, and eight on Sunday nights. Will the concerts be indoors or outdoors? Will the music be amplified? How late will they end? Will they be BYOB? Will I have no summer weekends without crowds of people next door attending a commercial concert? Is the Lost Acres Vineyard an approved concert venue? That certainly isn’t mentioned in the permit. If the winery is not a concert venue, which of Lost Acres permit-approved activities allows for commercial concerts? Can all farm stores hold commercial concerts open to the public? Or is it only this one? If you determine that commercial concerts are an inherent part of a farm store, you will
be allowing concerts as accessory use for every farm in town. Concerts are not all that is proposed for this site. The winery’s web site accepts reservations for weddings and other events for parties of over 100 guests that are required to start after 6:30 p.m. I am disturbed with the town’s lack of oversight and regulation of activities. I am not comfortable with the summer schedule proceeding without a thorough review of the winery’s compliance with town and state regulations. I doubt that my voice is alone, as suggested by Mr. Armentano, when he speaks about only one or two complaints from the neighborhood. Neighbors complain to the Granby Police because Mr. Armentano isn’t in his office when the fireworks are going off at 9 p.m. or when weddings are hosted on weekend evenings. I am also certain many Granby voters share my goal to maintain the quality of life, property values and personal security in neighborhoods when special permit decisions are made. I trust the commission will confine Lost Acres Vineyard’s activities to those authorized by the current special permit: The sale of wine and farm products during the hours of noon and 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday plus holidays, from March 1 through December 31. That is what my late husband and I supported. That is what you approved. That is what we have a right to expect. Carole Day
On Memorial Day An open letter to all who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives so that others could live in freedom. It’s a beautiful, late May morning here in our little town of Granby. It’s only 9:30, but already people have picked out their spots to watch the parade. You will be honored here today just as in other towns across the nation. Children, adults and young people home from college gather on the Green and along the parade route. They wave their flags, cheer and applaud as the marchers go by. Service organizations join with veterans, and those serving now, to pay tribute to you. Wreaths are solemnly placed at the monuments. Then at the cemetery a prayer will be said, a moving speech given, and a salute to the dead will be fired. Taps will echo poignantly across the graves. All that we are free to do in our country today, and in other parts of the world, is due to your sacrifices. We can speak freely, worship God, and vote in elections that give us choices. The price you paid for these rights can never be forgotten. You were so young, so brave, with your lives full of promise. Many of you were just out of high school when you answered your country’s call. You left families and other loved ones behind as you fought for Democracy. You gave your very lives. As the marchers march and the bands play, you seem to be smiling down on us as we enjoy being outside after a long winter. You see the flags flown at half-staff in your memory—reflecting the solemnity of this day. At the cemetery you see the veterans’ graves marked with small flags, red or white geraniums, and other summer flowers. In the flowers we find hope. After the parade, you would want us to enjoy this almost-summer afternoon with things you enjoyed too —like cookouts, picnics, and baseball games. For you see, you are always a part of us—a part of your country’s heart. You tell us, “Enjoy this day. Listen to the birds and the laughter of children having fun. Although I’m in Heaven, I share this day with you. Thank you for remembering us.” We reply, “You will never be forgotten. We will always remember you. Rest now in God’s eternal peace.” —Bernadette Gentry 2014
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P & Z cont’d. from p.1 cover a maximum area of 10 acres of the farm’s total 120 acres. A proposal from Solar City estimated that over a 20-year period, the panels would save the town $1.3 million from the BOE budget and $425,000 from the town budget. The power generated would provide electricity for the town hall complex and most of the schools. A bid application for the plan must be made in a short window of four weeks in order to take advantage of the Zero Emission Renewable Energy Credit (ZREC) program offered by the state this year. Commission member Mark Lockwood said Connecticut has a low electric grid and solar panels would be best placed on the roofs of the buildings. Eric Luckingbeal felt that there was little information provided, and he was leery of the impact on the town. Jim Sansone also expressed caution on the ramifications of the plan and wondered how many panels would be necessary. Paula Johnson questioned the environmental impact and the damage to the farm’s current use. The consensus seemed to be that the lack of details made the board very uncomfortable with the proposal. Special Permits The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Special Permit for the construction of a barn at Clemons Springs and approved the application for the construction of an industrial building and storage yard for property at 566 Salmon Brook Street. Brian Denno, LS speaking for Michelle and Corky Kalis, presented the application for a detached one-and onehalf-story barn containing 1,400 square feet (36x40 including a lean-to). The 4.46-acre property is located in a R2A zone on a private road in a FRD subdivision. The structure will be located 200 feet back from Clemons Spring Road and over 120 feet from the nearest property line. The barn’s exterior siding will be wood, will have multiple windows, a pitched roof covered with
asphalt architectural shingles and a loft area. The barn will house three cars and various landscaping equipment strictly for residential use, as well as a horse in the future. The wetlands commission has approved the plan. A silt fence will be erected during construction and there will be limited grading. Construction is anticipated to begin this spring. Denno also presented the site plan application for an industrial building and storage yard for JRC Construction. The 2.2-acre property is within the I Zone. The plan is for a 2,688-square foot building with a lean-to containing an additional 1,408 square feet. The site, which cannot be seen from Salmon Brook Street, has an entrance from the existing access drive to Arrow Concrete. The plan is to re-grade the site to blend with neighboring properties and seed it with mixed grasses. A 25-foot buffer area will be created between the R30 zone and the site with no activity within this buffer. The building will sit 30 feet below the grade of neighboring residential properties, which will limit any noise. A landscape berm will be created along Salmon Brook Street. In answer to questions from the commission, the applicant stated that the office for the business will be in his home, therefore he will not need water, sewers or lighting in the yard. He does not plan to erect a sign at this time. The project will begin late summer or early fall. An applications for a special permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for the Jake’s Wayback Burgers Restaurant on Hartford Avenue will be heard on April 22. An application for a special permit for an accessory apartment at 37 Wolcott Drive will also be heard on April 22. An application for a zone change from R50 to R30 for property at 68 Quarry Road to create a house lot will be heard at public hearing on May 13.
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Public Works Paper shredding event!! Granby will be sponsoring a paper shredding event on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Facility, 52 North Granby Road. See the ad (below) for details. Household hazardous waste collection Please note that Granby is no longer participating in the MDC-sponsored HHW Collections. We are combining efforts with the towns of Simsbury, Avon and Canton to hold two collections per year. The next collection will be Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Simsbury DPW facility at 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury. Need a second recycling barrel? Many residents are finding that their 95-gallon recycling barrel is not enough to handle all of their recycling. There are two options: You may bring any extra recycling to the Transfer Station on Saturdays, or you may request a second recycling barrel to be used curbside. Both options are free! Call Public Works at 860-653-8960. Transfer station The Granby Transfer Station is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring proof of residency. Fees may apply—check out the Public Works page at the Town of Granby website (www. granby-ct.gov) or call 860-653-8960.
Composters Spring is finally here! Our “Garden Gourmet” composting units can be purchased at a subsidized price of $35 (tax included). Stop by the Public Works office (52 North Granby Road, next to the High School entrance) weekdays from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to pick one up. 2014 Holiday trash schedule During a holiday week, if your curbside collection day falls on or after the holiday, your trash and recycling will be picked up one day after your regularly scheduled collection day for that week only. Here is a list of the remaining 2014 holidays that will delay service: Monday, May 26, Memorial Day Friday, July 4, Independence Day Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day Thursday, Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Thursday, Dec. 25, Christmas Paint recycling It is that time of year when many of us will tackle cleaning out cluttered garages and basements. Remember—old paint can be dropped off at the Granby Transfer Station for recycling. For more information, check out the “Recycle with PaintCare Program” link on the Granby website. Leaking, unlabeled or empty containers are not accepted.
Drummer scholarship available The Granby Drummer will award a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior. To qualify, a student must be a Granby resident and be pursuing a career in communications or journalism. Drummer scholarship applications are available from the guidance department at Granby Memorial High School. The completed scholarship application must be returned to the guidance office no later than May 23, 2014. Winner will be announced at the Granby Memorial High School awards ceremony June 12. For questions, contact the Granby Drummer at 860-653-9222 or email editor@granbydrummer.org.
Are there parts of your soul waiting for the right conditions in order to blossom? — Eckhart Tolle
The soul grows in silence: Make space to listen. That’s our worship theme this year at South Church. Join us some Sunday to listen and explore your own faith calling. All are welcome! Worship services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and child care at 10:30 a.m. May 2nd Brooks Williams — presented by the Salmon Brook Music Series. (7:30 p.m., doors open at 7) May 11th Mother’s Day Celebration Breakfast between services. House Band plays in both services. May 17th Story Telling Coffee House. 7 p.m. 242 Salmon Brook St., Granby, CT / (860) 653-7289 / www.southchurchgranby.org
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Spring clean for your friends By Carole Bernard The Friends of Granby Public Library are preparing for their annual used book sale, taking place this year on September 26-28 at Holcomb Farm in Granby. If you are spring cleaning and have gently-used books, puzzles, CDs, games, toys or other book-related items you no longer need, the Friends would love to have them! Any items with a “fragrance” will not be accepted. Beginning June 2 through August 16, donations will be accepted at the Granby Public Library during normal business hours (refer to the website at www. granby-ct.gov and click on the Town Departments tab.) If your donation is larger than a couple of boxes or bags, please visit Holcomb Farm on Monday evenings from 6:30–8 p.m. (from June 2 through August 11), or contact Carole at 860-653-6606 for special arrangements. Your car will be unloaded by eager volunteers and a receipt will be provided.
The Greater Hartford YMCA will also accept donations at 97 Salmon Brook Street in Granby. Because the Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization, your donation may be tax deductible. Items donated to the Friends for the annual used book sale are carefully sorted, stored and prepared for the sale. Shoppers familiar with the sale know of the high quality of items offered, the incredibly organized and efficient presentation of items, and the courteous and friendly volunteers who staff the sale. Because of space limitations, donations can only be accepted from June 2 through August 16. If you are interested in joining the book sale volunteers, please send an email to the Friends at friends.gpl@gmail.com or call Carole at 860-653-6606. Do you have strong, sturdy boxes? Rather than breaking them down for recycling, give them to the Friends! You would not believe the number of boxes needed to prepare for the book sale! Fundraising efforts by the Friends
Sign up for Memorial Day activities The Granby Memorial Day Association invites town officials, the fire department and its auxiliary, Scout units and other civic and social groups to take part in the annual parade and program on Monday, May 26. First-time parade participants, and organizations wishing to have a concession on the green must be registered with Parade Marshal James O. Hall (860-653-3819). Honorary Parade Marshall will be Russell St. John. The parade will line up at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot on Bank
Street and step off at 10 a.m. sharp. Stops will be made to lay wreaths at the War on Terror, Legion and World War I monuments before continuing to the cemetery. Services there will include guest speaker Donald P. Wilmot, a firing squad salute and taps. Following that service, the parade will return to the green and disband. After a brief recess, the Marquis of Granby Fife and Drum Corps and the high school marching band will present short concerts.
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supports the mission of Granby Public Library. Income from the book sale, the largest fundraising e ff o r t o f t h e Friends, supplements the budget of the library by covering costs not otherwise funded. The Friends would greatly The 2013 Friends annual book sale. Submitted photo through March 31, 2015. Please see the appreciate your generous donation of Friends website for the membership form time and items for the book sale. Your or stop into the Granby Public Library. membership is also encouraged, and the membership year runs from April 1
Granby Republican Town Committee elects new officers
At the March 27 caucus, the Granby Republicans Town Committee elected new officers to two-year terms. The newly selected chairman is Mark C. Neumann, currently serving on the Board of Selectmen. Vice Chairman is Mark Fiorentino, newly elected to the Board of Education. David Tolli will be serving his twelfth term as treasurer, in addition to serving on the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission. Jane Miller, former Board of Education member and enthusiastic citizen, will be the secretary. All Republicans are invited to monthly meetings that include briefings from various town boards and commissions,
evaluation and endorsements of candidates to fill appointed and elected positions and a discussion of important topics. The committee provides an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how our town is governed. GRTC meets on the fourth Thursday of the month in the community room of the police department at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in the GOP, and would like to contribute your time and talents please contact Mark Neumann at 860-653-9668 or Diane Hernsdorf at 860-653-7112 for more information. Visit www.granbygop.com to learn more.
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Gearing up for Pedals for Progress By Jackie Johnson with Emily Henselder and Sarah Toth As we near the end of the year, there are many events that seniors at Granby Memorial High School get to enjoy before the trek across the stage at graduation. Prom! The Granby Memorial High School prom is traditionally held the Friday that AP exams finish, providing a light at the end of the tunnel for the many GMHS students bogged down with exams. This year’s prom will be held on May 16 at Chez Josef. The AP science field trip. Every year, all three AP Science classes—biology, environmental science, and chemistry, join together for a field trip to the Bronx Zoo in late May. Senior Outing. The senior outing is on Friday, May 30, and is one of the most popular senior-oriented events every year.
Physics trip to Lake Compounce. The physics students put the knowledge they have gained all year to use in analyzing the physics of the rides at Lake Compounce. Senior Awards Night. Seniors will be recognized at the annual awards night on June 12. School awards are given out, as well as many local scholarships. And last but not least—graduation! Come celebrate the memories of class of 2014 as they make their final cross over the GMHS stage on Friday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m. This will be followed by the Safe Grad Night Party, an event planned by underclassman parents that is free to all seniors.
Plan of C & D cont’d. from p. 1 in the south part of town along Salmon Brook Street. They want sidewalks extended in the center area to encourage walking. Repeatedly mentioned was a fear that the town’s rural residential environment may be lost. They favored more agricultural growth, creation of open space in all sections of town, retaining quality of life, and a balanced housing plan. Fran Armentano, the director of community development, presented an overview of the town’s demographics, including population, number and types of housing, number and age of students, businesses, land use, water- ways, wetlands, farms, steep slopes, flood plains
and agriculture. Growth will also be limited because the town has 9,000 acres of permanent open space that will never be developed and waterways, wetlands, and farms are further constraints. Low growth may mean smaller homes on smaller lots and a rise in multiunit housing as people downsize their life styles. Members of the Conservation and Development Committee are: Co-chairs Paula Johnson and Eric Lukingbeal, and members Jean Donihee Perron, Nelson Toussaint, Mark Fiorentino, Bill Kennedy, Marty Schwager, Eric Mainardi, Anna Sogliuzzo, Barry Avery, Jim Lofink, Matt Garrett, Mark Lockwood, and Steven Royer.
The Pedals for Progress 13th annual Granby bike and sewing machine collection, sponsored by Jackie Johnson, will be held on Saturday, May 24 from noon to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road. Donations of sewing machines and adult or children’s bicycles in working or repairable condition are sought for this great cause. Pedals for Progress (P4P) rescues bicycles destined for overburdened landfills and ships them to developing countries where they are highly valued. Over the last 24 years, the organization has received, processed and donated more than 140,000 bicycles, 2,600 used sewing machines and over $10.8 million in new spare parts to partner charities in 38 developing world countries. Pedals for Progress sends the first containerized cargo shipment to a community-owned non-profit bike store for free. Depending on the size of the container, the shipment could contain 400-550 bicycles, spare parts and tools, with a commercial value of $25,000 or more. The repair store then earns money selling the repaired bikes to pay for the
next shipment. Pedals for Progress isn’t just donating used bicycles; it’s also helping developing world economies by promoting self-sustaining bicycle repair businesses. Through sewing machine program partnerships in Tanzania and Guatemala, Pedals for Progress is creating jobs and contributing to school enrollment and health care in the region of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The cost to collect, process, ship, rebuild, and distribute each bicycle is $40. A $10 minimum donation toward shipping costs is necessary. Any additional donations to cover the increasing cost of shipping are greatly appreciated. All cash and material donations are fully tax deductible and a receipt is available at the collection site. Pedals for Progress is a 501(c)(3) corporation and a registered charity in Connecticut. For information about overseas projects and a current schedule of bicycle collections, visit www.p4p.org or call Jackie Johnson at 860-653-7758. If you are interested in volunteering at the collection or helping to publicize the event, we welcome adult and student involvement.
2014 Grad Night volunteers and photos needed
2014 GMHS Grad Night will be held on June 20 – volunteers and photos needed! Next meeting is May 12, at 7 in the GMHS Media Center. The 2014 GMHS Grad Night event at the Granby YMCA will offer a costfree, fun-filled, substance-free event the evening of graduation (June 20). It cannot happen without volunteers to help with food, room set up, decorations and chaperones. The event is chaperoned by underclassmen parents, not by the senior parents, and volunteers are still needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please attend the May planning meet-
ing. If you can’t attend, but want to help, please contact the following individuals: Room set up: Barbara Blanchette at barbie138@cox.net Food (set up or pick up from businesses): Janice Stingle at stingles@cox.net Chaperones: Joan Kuhnly at joan. kuhnly@gmail.com The Parents for a Safe Graduation Party Committee is looking for photos of the class’ high school years. If you have photos that you are willing to share, please send them to Ken Mouning Sr. at ken@ KREPartners.com.
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Summer school schedule set From left, front: Grad night art winners Matt Holmes, Madison Pfaff and Eliza Cardwell; back GMHS Principal Dr. Mary Gadd and art teacher Hollie Hecht. Photo by Maureen Herzig
Grad Night 2014 art competition winners announced By Sue Hancock The Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation Party committee announced the winners of the 2014 art competition. GMHS Principal Dr. Mary Gadd, and art teacher Hollie Hecht presented the awards to three seniors. The first place $125 award was presented to Madison Pfaff; second place $75 award was presented to Matt Holmes, and third place $50 award was presented to Eliza Cardwell.
Pfaff’s design will be used on the invitation for the high school’s Safe Graduation Party. It will also be featured on a complementary grad night t-shirt, which all seniors will receive. The grad night party is free to all graduating seniors and will be held this year on June 20 at the Farmington Valley YMCA. A special thanks to Ms. Hecht for collecting entries and promoting the art competition among students.
Town establishments pass tobacco check The Granby Police Department recently conducted unannounced compliance checks at locations licensed to sell tobacco products in town. The inspections were performed in an effort to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of sale of tobacco products to youth under the age of 18. Under the direction and supervision of
Granby Police investigators and with parental permission, minors entered the establishments and attempted to purchase tobacco products. At no time did they misrepresent their age. Eight locations were involved; none sold tobacco products to the minors. The State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services assisted in the effort.
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Thank you, American Legion Thank you to the Shannon-Shattuck Post 281 American Legion for arranging to have a professional arborist trim up the shrubs surrounding the World War I monument. Looks very nice and the action saved the town about $2,000.
DTC offers college scholarship The Granby Democratic Town Committee (DTC) has established a $500 scholarship to recognize a Granby student who best exemplifies its mission, Making Granby a Better Community, and who has demonstrated engagement in the political process. The Granby Democratic Town Committee’s mission is “Making Granby a Better Community” by: • Selecting and supporting partyendorsed candidates for elected and appointed positions in municipal, district, state and federal government; • Electing delegates to represent Granby at state and district conventions of the Democratic Party of Connecticut; • Actively promoting Granby residents’
participation in the political process and exercise of their voting rights; • Providing information to raise Granby residents’ awareness of opportunities and issues in government. To be eligible, the applicant must be a Granby resident, graduating from Granby Memorial High School in 2014 and registered to vote if 17 or older. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student at GMHS Senior Awards night. The application may be found online at www.granby.dems.info or by emailing granbydemocrats@gmail.com. A copy of the application is also available at the Granby Memorial High School guidance office. Deadline to apply is May 10.
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CT Valley Views looks into responsible pet choices, veterinary care by Bill Regan Whether you’re a professional breeder or a neophyte in the canine world you won’t want to miss this informative segment on responsible dog ownership. Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, investigates the veterinary exam process, feeding, health concerns and choosing the right breed for your family and personal lifestyle with Dr. Anna Wolfe, companion animal veterinarian at Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital in Granby.
Key points cover the new puppy and the adult dog. The discussion also covers the best options for acquiring your pet, including purebred breeders, pet stores, adoption agencies and controversial “puppy mills” and the recommended steps to take and questions to ask before making a final choice. The ownership of an animal is a serious commitment both emotionally and financially. This show will provide an instructional guide to a mutually rewarding experience for you and your best friend. This and all our programs are available
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Anna Wolfe, DVM, Yorkshire Terrier “Bebe” and CTVV host Susan Regan at Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital in Granby. Photo by Bill Regan
Saint Francis announces executive appointment Saint Francis Care has appointed Jennifer Schneider of Granby as Vice President of Finance. Claudio Gualtieri, AARP Associate State Director for Advocacy and Jim O’Brien, Volunteer Chair for its Leadership Council, with CTVV host Susan Regan. Photo by Bill Regan
CT Valley Views discusses AARP legislative agenda by Bill Regan CT Valley Views, with host Susan Regan, continues to bring “proof to the people” in a recent interview with Claudio Gualtieri, AARP Associate State Director for Advocacy and Jim O’Brien, Volunteer Chair for its Leadership Council, as they discussed the organization’s legislative priorities that focus on issues that help maintain and improve health and economic security for adults 50+. Working with the General Assembly and the governor during the current legis-
lative session, AARP is making proposals to enact policies that assist in assuring the quality of life for all of Connecticut’s aging population. It is important that you and your elderly loved ones watch this program to be aware and informed about the vital role that AARP plays in protecting our senior citizens and their extended families. See this informative program on Cox/ Enfield Channel 15 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, Friday April 25 and May 2 at 6 p.m. This and all our programs are available at www.ctvalleyviews.com.
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CREC production features Granby student
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Madison Moreau, a junior in the dance department at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts will be featured in the upcoming production of the classical musical Carousel on May 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel has delighted audiences across the country for decades. Carousel is based on Ferenc Molnár’s Play Liliom, as adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer and original dances by Agnes de Mille. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for all performances. The cast and crew features more than 50 students from 20-plus Connecticut school districts.
By Eileen Longhi During a month when we honor the veterans who fought in all our wars, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, come join us at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, May 14 from 12:30-2 p.m. for the presentation of A Vietnam Veteran’s Perspective On War. Bob Venti, a US Army veteran who served as a sergeant in the field in Vietnam in 1968, will speak. Bob was drafted into the Army in 1967 and was sent to Fort Dix, NJ for basic training, which he calls “eight weeks of hell.” His first assignment in Vietnam was driving a resupply truck to fire support bases in the field. Later, because he was a sergeant, he was needed in the field. Bob brings us his experiences living in sand bag bunkers, going out on foot patrol to areas where Vietcong or the North Vietnam Army were active, setting up ambushes for the VC or NVA and getting eaten alive by bugs. His perspective on this war, or
In Memory Of… Bob Venti (in beret) marches in a Memorial Day parade. Submitted photo
any war, makes it more meaningful as we pause to salute our war veterans on this Memorial Day. Please register by calling 860-844-5352. Cost is $5. Bring your brown-bag lunch. Beverage and dessert provided.
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GECC programs Kids play, you stay playgroup Spring has finally sprung, and it’s a perfect time for you and your preschooler to get out of the house and meet some new friends. Children ages 0-5 are welcome to bring any adult caregiver to a weekly drop-in playgroup sponsored by the Granby Early Childhood Council and the Granby Youth Services. The playgroup is held every Wednesday (following the school calendar) from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Barn at Holcomb Farm. A variety of toys and learning activities are available each week for the children to choose from. The adults can relax, enjoy a cup of coffee and adult conversation, all while participating with their child to play and learn with each other. There is a small indoor gym for the children to climb and slide on, a ball pit, a play kitchen and doll area, a train table and an arts and craft area to challenge the little ones creative interest. This month we will be learning about frogs, butterflies, bumblebees, and flowers and seeds. We sing songs, learn fingerplays, and have a story each week at the end of our play time. It is an informal group. Come when you can and stay as long as your child is having fun. And, it is free! For more information please visit www. granbyecc.org Or “like” us on Facebook to get any last minute information. Books For Babies Program GECC, in collaboration with the Friends of Granby Public Library, will continue the Books For Babies Program to welcome each new baby born in Granby and to encourage parents to start reading to their babies as early as possible. All children born in 2014 will receive a beautiful picture book tucked inside a canvas tote bag that can be used later to take books to and from the car, the library, or preschool. The Friends of Granby Public has also included the gift of a wonderful board book that your baby will surely love to hear over and over again. If you live in Granby and are the parent of a newborn (January 1, to present) or know of a family who would like to receive this gift please email babyregistry@granbyecc.org. All information is confidential and is used only to contact the family with congratulations, and to welcome the new baby with our gift.
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Granby Girl Scout troop sponsors birthday in a bag kits By Andrea Boyle Who doesn’t enjoy celebrating a birthday? After touring the Farmington Valley VNA’s Granby Food Bank Program, the members of Granby’s Girl Scout Troop 66475 decided to create a “Birthday in a Bag” for those who utilize the program for supplemental nutritional assistance, so that participants could celebrate a special occasion with their family. Under the guidance of Troop Leader Tanya Maher, the fourth and fifth-grade girls followed Girl Scout criteria and guidelines for the Bronze Award, which tasks scouts with spending approximately 20 hours each on an endeavor that will make a positive difference in their community. The Bronze Award is the highest honor available to Girl Scout Juniors. The troop members applied project management principles to brainstorm ideas and determine the scope of the project, the desired outcome and required supplies and to establish a timeline, communication plan and measures of success. Their communication plan required them to speak with business managers, store owners, school principals and newspaper reporters to garner
support for the project. Four Granby schools and five area businesses served as collection sites for donations of cake mixes, icing, candles, paper goods, gift bags and other party-related items. Their initial goal was to create 35 Birthday in a Bag gifts. On March 26, 54 festive party bags were delivered to the Granby Food Bank, along with additional donations of cake mix, party supplies, cupcake liners and wrapped gifts for children of specific ages. Each bag was numbered to correspond with a detailed list highlighting its contents and included a hand-made “Happy Birthday” card signed by Troop 66475. “We were very impressed with the obvious time and detail the girls spent on collecting donations and assembling each bag,” said Amanda Neal, Manager of the Farmington Valley VNA’s Community Programs Department, which manages the Granby Food Bank Program. “Although baking items are offered when available, the birthday bags will be a real treat for those who participate in the Granby Food Bank Program. Congratulations to Troop 66475 for their outstanding work in creating a project that will touch so many lives.”
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Simsbury River Run is April 27
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club will be hosting the 19th annual River Run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m on Sunday, April 27 at The Meadows in Simsbury, announced the Race Director, Pat Slater. The River Run is a community event that features a 5k, 10k and kids’ 1-Mile Run in addition to food, vendors, family activities and music. This popular spring event raises money for college scholarships for Simsbury and Granby high school seniors as well as other great causes. “We’re very proud to have Fitzgerald’s Foods, New England Urgent Care and Robert Hensley and Associates as major sponsors this year,” Slater said. “It’s because of communityminded sponsors such as these that we’re able to award four scholarships this year.” The River Run is great for competitive runners, active families and even nonrunners who want to enjoy the festive activities in scenic Simsbury. “Last year we had 858 runners and it was a beautiful spring day,” Slater stated. “It’s a great way to be healthy and enjoy the warmer weather.” The Farmington Valley YMCA will be in attendance with fun activities for kids. Children ages 3-7 can participate in the
free Kids Fun Run. A 1-Mile Race is scheduled for runners ages 5-14. Other families activities will include a bounce house, face painting and a visit by the New Britain Rockcats mascot, Rocky. First place men and women winners in the 5K and 10K and divisional winners will receive trophies. There are divisions for all ages, including Youth (14 and under), Master (40-49) and Hero (70 and over). The races are officially timed and USATF certified. Runners will receive their final time and place. For information on entry fees or to pre-register for a race, go to http://www. simsburyriverrun.com/ `Additional sponsors include: MeadowBrook of Granby, Northwest Community Bank, Educational Playcare, Sartorius Sports, Friends of Rotary, Dr. Cheryl Vincent/Simsbury Chiropractic and Wellness, Farmington Valley YMCA, Holcomb Farm and JK Energy Solutions. Rotary International is comprised of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.
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Social Services The focus of the Social Services 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, contact Director KerryAnn Kielbasa at 860-844-5351. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fuel Assistance: Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the CT Heating Assistance Programs (CHAP) will be accepted until May 1. Eligible households may submit a bill for payment for a delivery received between November 1, 2013 and March 15, 2014. Applicants must provide: proof of income for all household members for the 4 weeks prior to the application date, proof of all assets, social security numbers for all family members and proof of rental or mortgage expenses. Please call the office for further information or an appointment. Income screening is available by telephone. Appointments are required to complete the application process. Granby Emergency Fuel Bank: Please call the office for additional information and for eligibility screening. The Granby Emergency Fuel Bank is funded solely by donations and gifts from the community. If you wish to donate, please make the check payable to the Town of Granby Local Assistance Fund with a notation that it is intended for the Fuel Bank. Winter Protection Program:
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The dates for the art show featuring Granby artist Bradford McDougall at Ethel Walker School Constance Bell Library Gallery have been changed. The show is open from May 5 to May 30 and the reception is set for May 16, from 4 – 7 p.m. McDougall’s sculptures will be on display. The show is open to the public.
Suffield Players present Anything Goes
Suffield Players will present Anything Goes, May 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m., and May 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. at Mapleton Hall, 1305 Mapleton Avenue, Suffield. Tickets can be reserved by calling 800-289-6148 or 860-668-0837 or by ordering online at www.suffieldplayers.org. Admission is $17 for all shows. Discounts available for groups, seniors, students and season subscribers.
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The Notch Travel Centre is proud to announce that its store was awarded the “Store Operator of the Year Award” in Food Service for 2014. The New England Convenience Store Association (NECSA) presented the award to Craig and Diane Samuelsen, at the annual awards Dinner. The Notch was selected by NECSA’s knowledgeable and elite group of judges out of the many convenience stores in New England. The judging panel included members of the NECSA’s Board of Directors, as well as other members of the association that have taken influential strides for the industry in the Northeast. The Notch Travel Centre is located at 326 College Highway in Southwick, Mass., three miles from the Massachusetts and Connecticut state border. They sell Shell gasoline and diesel fuels, as well as provide a comprehensive selection of items in the convenience store and café/deli, known as Fresh Fields Café and Deli.
Farmington Valley VNA events A Diabetes Support Group will meet on Thursday, May 1, 9–10 a.m. at the Simsbury Senior Center, ENO Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Enjoy guest speakers, information, and resources and an open forum while sharing experiences and supporting each other. There is no charge, but please pre-register by contacting Kathy Marschall at 860-658-3273. The Bereavement Support Group meets on Tuesday, May 20 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Farmington Valley VNA’s Simsbury office at 8 Old Mill Lane. It doesn’t matter who you’ve lost, or how long ago; any adult who is grieving the loss of a loved one is welcome to share feelings and receive support. There is no charge to participate in this free program, but pre-registration is requested by calling 860-651-3539.
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Connecticut’s own Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation will open its doors to the public for an open house on Saturday, May 3 at its headquarters in Bloomfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fun-filled event features an array of family-friendly activities including behind-the-scenes tours of the Fidelco campus; puppy playtime; and police K9 and guide dog demonstrations. Experience what it means to “trust the dog” by taking a blindfold walk with professional Fidelco Certified Trainers and Guide Dogs. Area Lions Club members will also conduct vision screenings on-site. Fidelco breeds and trains its elite German Shepherd Guide Dogs for people who are blind across North America. It takes two years, 15,000 hands-on hours and $45,000 to produce each Fidelco Guide Dog, and they are given to clients at no cost. Since its founding in 1960, Fidelco remains the only Connecticutheadquartered guide dog school. The non-profit organization relies solely
on the gifts and the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations and civic organizations to help it Share The Vision®. Fidelco’s Open House is held rain or shine at its headquarters, conveniently located off Interstate 91 via exit 37, 103 Old Iron Ore Road in Bloomfield. For more information and directions visit www.fidelco.org or call 860-243-5200.
Granby Library Association announces new director Tony Bussman has joined the Board of Directors of the Granby Library Association (GLA). The GLA provides financial support to the Granby Libraries through the distribution of earnings from funds it has received over the years as donations, bequests, and gifts. The GLA is seeking individuals interested in participating in making decisions about how to continue to raise and distribute funds for the support and the improvement of Granby’s library services. Interested persons should contact Duncan Rowles at 860-653-4484 or Joan Russell at 860-653-2344.
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Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment on: Tuesday, May 6, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center; Monday, May 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at First Church Parish House, East Hartland; Thursday, May 22, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Granby Senior Center. Conversations Modifying your home to prevent falls is the focus of a presentation by Dyanne Hanelius, OTR/L on Wednesday, May 7, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at the VNA Office, 248 Salmon Brook Street. Rightsizing your home is the discussion topic on Wednesday, May 21, 10–11 a.m. at the VNA Office, 248 Salmon Brook Street. Clear the clutter for maximum comfort and efficiency, presented by Regina Sanchez, professional organizer.
Women’s breakfast
The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, May 7 at the Granby Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Entertainment by barbershop harmony group The Four Tune Seekers with Granby’s own Don Dickey. Cost $3 person. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to make a reservation.
Salmon dinner fundraiser
On Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m., Pilgrim Covenant Church will host a free salmon dinner, but donations will be gratefully accepted! The salmon will be flown in from Alaska, as will the guest speaker, Dennis Weidler, general manager of Nome radio station KICY. All proceeds of the event will benefit the station that broadcasts the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ into remote villages of Alaska and Russia. The public is invited; please call 860-653-3800 to reserve your place. Pilgrim Covenant Church, is located at 605 Salmon Brook Street, Rtes 10 and 202.
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Hampstead Hill open house
Hampstead Hill Club, located on Rte. 20 in West Granby, will host an open house on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. for prospective members. This beloved Granby institution offers swimming in a spring-fed pond, a sandy beach and an historic clubhouse. It is a great place for families to relax and enjoy summer days swimming, and socializing. Grills are available for member use. Hampstead Hill sponsors many social events during the season including the opening day party, family beach party, Oktoberfest-themed party and potlucks. Please visit www.hampsteadhillclub.org for more information.
Plant sale
The Sow and Reap Garden Club will hold its 49th annual plant sale at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St., on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring home-grown perennials and a gardeners’ tag sale. For more information, call Lee French at 860-653-7138.
Addiction recovery Programs
Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Gathering Room of South Congregational Church directly below the sanctuary on Sundays, Tuesdays (women’s group) and Thursdays at 8 p.m. Al-Anon meets in the Teale Room in the Fellowship Building on Sundays at 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets in the Youth Building on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The church is located at 242 Salmon Brook Street.
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The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, May 15, 12:30–2:30 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard. Please note time change. With the Vineyard beginning its third year of operation, owner Michelle Niedermeyer will speak to the women on “what goes on in the vineyard in the spring.” The cost per person for the tasting is $6. Snacks will be provided by members. All women of the community are welcome to attend. Please contact Ginny@lostacres.com for more information.
Unico pasta dinner
Unico, Granby’s Italian service club, will hold its annual family pasta dinner May 9, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Camp Hall on scenic Manitook Lake. Unico will be showcasing its homemade tossed salad, meatballs, sausage with pasta marinara, crusty bread, ice cream sundae bar and coffee. Cost is $10 for adults; seniors and children 10 and under, $7. No charge for children under 5. A cash bar will be available with beer, wines and soda. For a family reservation, please text or call Katering by Karen at 860-306-4312.
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MS support group
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Salmon Brook Apartments at 287 Salmon Brook St. at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Jane at 860-653-2436.
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Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser
A dinner dance to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is planned for Friday, May 2, from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Camp Hall on scenic Lake Manitook. The event is graciously supported by the Parrot Head Club of Connecticut and will feature a delicious dinner buffet by Katering by Karen and music by Jamie and the Junk Band and a cash bar. Advanced ticket sales only. For tickets and reservations, please contact Tim and Deb Lenihan at teamaj@cox.net or call 860-844-8759.
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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will be on the Use of Light by Photographers and Artists. To celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary, The GCC is excited to present a Photographic Exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard starting April 25 through May 19. The artist’s reception will be held on Friday, May 2 from 5:30-8 p.m. Go to: www.lostacresvineyard.com for more information.
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Chorale to present Brahms’ A German Requiem at GMHS By Molly Mead The Farmington Valley Chorale, with Ellen G. Voth, artistic director, will present Brahms’ A German Requiem on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Granby Memorial High School with professional orchestra and soloists soprano Rochelle Bard and baritone Sumner Thompson. Two years in the planning, the concert will feature more than 100 singers, including nine from the Granby area and an orchestra of more than 50 instruments. The chorale is eagerly taking on the challenge of performing Brahms’ choral masterwork for the first time in its 40plus year history. According to Dr. Voth, “An outstanding masterpiece like the Brahms’ Requiem brings out the best in performers, and it is definitely bringing out the best in the chorale this year. It is a privilege to be artistic director for an endeavor that is so fruitful, on so many levels.” In addition to attending weekly rehearsals, which began in September, many singers have also been studying German with chorale member and German
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teacher, Betsy Baumbach of Bloomfield, who is volunteering her time. In 2013, the chorale received grants from the Connecticut Office of the Arts and Greater Hartford Arts Council to help defray the costs of mounting this monumental work. Praised by critics as an ‘exquisite’ singing actress, Rochelle Bard has won prizes from prestigious competitions, including the Metropolitan Opera National Council Awards and has performed leading roles in opera companies across the nation. Bard who has degrees from Holy Cross and the New England Conservatory, resides in West Hartford, where she teaches voice at the Hartt School of Music and is the music director at the Church of St. Timothy. Hailed as “the real thing” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer and praised for his elegant style by the Boston Globe, Sumner Thompson is quickly becoming one
of the most sought after young baritones in this country and abroad. His appearances on the operatic stage include roles in productions from Boston to Copenhagen. He has also performed as a soloist with leading ensembles and orchestras across North America. Thompson, who studied at Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, lives in the Boston area and records for the Harmonia Mundi USA, Dorian and Arsis labels. The performance date on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Granby Memorial High School is a change from previous announcements. Tickets are $15 at the door; full-time students are free. For more information and tickets, visit the chorale’s website at farmingtonvalleychorale.org.
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Bear 5K Challenge and Kid’s Fun Run benefit Granby Bears Athletics
Celebrate the beginning of summer by running the first ever Bear 5K Challenge. This event is sponsored by the Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club and will be held entirely on the high school campus June 21. There will be fun for the whole family, beginning with the Kids’ Fun Run, followed by the 5K. The Kids’ Fun Run will start at 9:30 a.m. These runners can reserve their spot on the registration website; $5 cash due at check-in on race day. The 5K course starts and finishes at the high school track. The run is a twoloop course with gently rolling hills and features one challenging uphill. Walkers are encouraged to participate in the 5K as well. Food and concessions will be available post-race. Runners for the 5K can register at the following link: http://www. itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=677; preregistration fee for the 5K is $25; race day registration for the 5K is $30. On-site check-in and registration is from 8-9:30 a.m. Please note that strollers and dogs are not permitted on course. Chip timing will be provided for the 5K by Timing Plus New England. Cash prizes are $200 for top male and
female finishers, as well as $50 prizes for the top Granby male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in their age categories: 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-plus. The Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club is an organization of parents and community members dedicated to supporting, encouraging and advancing the athletic program and related activities of GMHS. The club promotes projects to improve facilities, equipment, and team related needs necessary for the athletic program of the school. The boosters typically meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in the GMHS Media Center and new members are always welcome. With the running of the first Bear 5K Challenge and Kid’s Fun Run, the boosters would like acknowledge the contributions and pay tribute to the memory of a former Granby Memorial High School Booster Club member, Dona Barrows.
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MeadowBrook of Granby Events
The English Lady presents gardening lecture
Renowned landscape designer Maureen Haseley-Jones, also known as The English Lady, will present a lecture entitled Garden Earth at MeadowBrook of Granby, on May 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Haseley-Jones will talk about reconnecting people’s hearts and hands with the nourishing energy of Mother Nature’s life-giving gardens. In her naturally humorous and upbeat manner, The English Lady will teach how to oxygenate our environment and feed our souls in a co-creative and symbiotic relationship with the Earth. She will teach not only how to create a beautiful garden that flourishes but more importantly how to maintain it organically and without the use of harmful poisons. The lecture is open to the public and free of charge; space is limited and reservations are required. Reserve your seat in advance by calling 860-653-9888 or emailing outreach@meadowbrookofgranby.com.
Free secure-information destruction on May 17
Box up your disposable documents and bring them to MeadowBrook of Granby May 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. Infoshred’s secure-document destruction services will destroy your documents, hard drives, media, microfilm, microfiche, pill bottles and ID cards. The service is free to the public. For more information please contract Admissions at 860-653-9888.
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Nancy Reardon tops ranks in houses sold boundless energy and talent for providing the highest level of customer service,” Fine said. “It is a delight to see her recognized with this award.” Ms. Reardon has more than 28 years of real estate experience and is consistently honored as the top-ranking agent in Granby and East Granby, and in the top percentage of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents nationwide. She has
Candace Adams, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties and Nancy Reardon. Photo by Tim Becker
received the company’s Legend Award, a national award given to sales executives who achieve Chairman’s Circle designation for five or more years. She has also received the company’s customer service award and Pinnacle Award in recognition for gross commission income out of all Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sales executives nationwide.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices named Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year
Sandy Fine, Office Leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties’ Granby and Simsbury offices, announced that sales executive Nancy Reardon has ranked number one in the company for number of houses sold in 2013. The distinction earned her a Chairman’s Circle Platinum award, placing her in the top one percent of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ sales executives throughout North America. Nancy also won the Top Service Provider award for 2013, announced Candace Adams, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. This award is presented to the person in each region that has received the most instances of “Excellent” feedback on customer ser-
vice surveys completed by their clients. To ensure the company’s clients are satisfied with their real estate experience, Berkshire Hathaway sends a Client Survey Questionnaire asking for candid feedback regarding the level of service they received from their agent. When a client rates the services they received as Excellent, the sales executive earns a key. Keys are also earned when a sales executive receives a letter acknowledging extraordinary service, or when a co-worker nominates them for above and beyond service. Nancy Reardon earned the most keys out of all the agents in region two. “Nancy’s unparalleled selling success is a credit to her outstanding work ethic, exceptional local market knowledge,
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No trivial matter—GEF’s Gran-Bee raises $7,000 lence by raising private funds in support of innovative educational initiatives for people of all ages in Granby and surrounding towns.” The GEF’s Gran-Bee is a perfect example of how an organization can practice what it preaches. Bringing the community together to learn from
Team Bee-ber Fever won the annual Gran-Bee contest this year. The team was also recognized as Yellow Jacket Crown winners, awarded each year for the best team concept. Photos by Mary Munsell
By Mary Munsell One aspect that gives Granby its greatness is the many activities offered to its citizens. Whether it’s evening book chats at the public library, lunches at the senior center or concerts at Salmon Brook, there are opportunities to tune out technology and tune in to the community. They offer people the chance to interact and to laugh. One such event is the Gran-Bee, sponsored by the Granby Educational Foundation that was held on March 2. The Gran-Bee was held in the Granby Memorial High School auditorium, where the seats were filled with a varied cross section of townsfolk. Preschoolers sat with older brothers and sisters, waving cut-outs of the “Gran-Bee” and flagging down the event’s mascot for a hug or a high-five. High schoolers unfurled handmade signs cheering on their favorite team of students sponsored by the Board of Education. Parents played along in their seats, debating over song titles, historic personalities, fictional characters, and former Olympic hosts. Onstage, the competing teams each consisted of three players sponsored by local businesses, sports teams, as well as members of the GEF board itself. Major sponsors for the event included “Swarm”
others is a wonderful way to spend an evening in Granby. For more information about the GEF, The Community Grant program, or to view complete photo coverage of the event, please visit www.granbyeducationfoundation.org.
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sponsors Farmington Valley YMCA and Simsbury Bank, “Honey Bee” sponsors Lost Acres Orchard, MeadowBrook of Granby and Northwest Community Bank, and “Honeycomb” sponsors Arrow Concrete and Granby Pharmacy. Donations collected at the door from attendees contributed to the $7,000 raised that evening. Granby’s First Selectman, Scott Kuhnly, led the event as Master of Ceremony. In the Gran-Bee, teams of three people compete in five “swarms,” or rounds, for the right to advance to the final swarm. Here, the finalists compete until all of the teams are “swatted” but one. The winning team takes home the coveted Bee trophy, along with three adult memberships to the Farmington Valley YMCA, generously donated by the YMCA each year. Breaking ties and presiding over the finer points was the judges’ panel of Dr. Mary Gadd, Dr. Mark Foley and Mike Dunn, administrators of Granby’s schools. The final round resulted in a win for team Bee-ber Fever, which was also recognized as Yellow Jacket Crown winners, awarded each year for the best team concept. The Granby Education Foundation’s mission is to “nourish educational excel-
Olivia and Max Fitzsimmons (top) take a break with their mom at Creative Learning Preschool’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Niko Merz (above) is all smiles after finding many eggs there, too. Photos by Morgan Leamy
Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Eggstravaganza. At top, Rachael Stratton and Jenna Van Ryn had their faces painted in the Pond House. Mia Woods and Allie Van Ryn filled their baskets. Photos by Karrie VanRyn
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Quilt Happening remembers Polly Hall By Shirley Murtha Friends of Polly Hall honored her life with their remembrances at the 26th annual Winter Quilt Happening at Lost Acres Orchard on March 22. Responsible for introducing many in the audience to the art of quilting, Hall’s death in late 2013 left a significant void. As Hartland resident and master quilter Betsy Henebrey noted, “Polly is the reason we are here.” Hall began collecting vintage quilts in the 1950s and was sought out by G. Fox and Co. to teach a quilting class. She had never done that before, but warmed to the task that started her on a life-long “career” as mentor and instructor to the women of the Farmington Valley who wanted to take up this craft. A stay-at-home mother of two young boys, Henebry found herself wanting to add a new dimension to her life and asked Pat Walden, Granby resident and proprietor of the Thimble fabric store in Simsbury, where she might find a class in quilting. Pat told her to call Polly. “If you
get 10 women, I’ll come to Hartland and teach you,” said Polly, and thus began what eventually became several quilting groups northwest of Hartford. Henebry recounted the many wonderful times she and the other “girls,” as Polly always called them, spent at the Hall home, airing out the many quilts Polly had both made and collected. Eventually these quilts were donated to Granby’s Salmon Brook Historical Society, where they have been lovingly stored and documented under the direction of Jean Potetz. Several public (and now private) showings of these quilts have allowed people to appreciate the scope and exemplary workmanship of the collection. Another of Hall’s proteges and close friend, Pam Palmer, told many stories that illustrated Polly’s mischievous sense of humor and zest for life. Hall’s granddaughter stressed her grandmother’s generous nature and strong love of family. Prior to the tribute, Lucille Ladden lectured about friendship quilts composed
Meg Culmo addresses women’s breakfast group Meg Culmo, former UConn basketball star and TV commentator for UConn women’s games addresses 96 attendees at the April women’s breakfast. Photo by Joan Ducharme
Betsy Henebry spoke of Polly Hall’s influence on area quilters at the recent Quilt Happening at Lost Acres Orchard. Photo by Shirley Murtha
of blocks of an agreed-upon design made by friends who sign the block. Nowadays, the recipient is often responsible for sewing the blocks together. The first friendship quilts date back to 1840, and were frequently made for pioneer women who were moving west and would most likely not see their friends again. Today, friendship quilts are often made from blocks distributed at weddings for friends of the bride and groom to sign. As previously reported in the Drummer, a group of women working out of Wutka’s home have made and donated over 150 comforters to the victims of Storm Sandy and the residents of Norman, Oklahoma devastated by last year’s tornados. The group is now donating another 50 comforters to the social workers of local municipalities with the stipulation that they be given to community members in need. Comforters are also being donated to My Sister’s Place in Hartford. Volunteers for this project are always welcome. Anyone who would like to join, please contact Ginny at 860653-6600 or ginny@lostacres.com.
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National Champion Collegiate Coach Ray Reid’s Soccer School comes to Granby
Local photographer Gary Melnysyn’s photo of a snowy owl was chosen to be included in a new National Geographic book, Sublime Nature: Photographs that Awe and Inspire. Compiled by conservationist and photojournalist Cristina Mittermeier, the book is available on Amazon.com
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The following students were named to the Suffield Academy honor roll for the winter term: high honor roll Christopher Ennis ’17; honor roll Sarah Boardman ’14, Brendan Forbes ’15. Charles Pfeifer, a sophomore majoring in biological sciences: neuroscience and applied music at the University of
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Rochester, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. He is the son of Richard Pfeifer and Lisa Corbett. Alexander Ward Rainville , a sophomore majoring in optics at the University of Rochester, has been named to the dean’s list for academic achievement for the fall 2013 semester. Rainville is the son of Peter Rainville and Susan Rainville, and a graduate of Loomis-Chaffee School.
The Ray Reid Soccer School, working with the Granby Rovers Soccer Club, is excited to announce that it is holding a Young Stars Soccer Camp in Granby this summer. This weeklong camp directed by four-time national champion collegiate coach Ray Reid and his top-level coaching staff will be held Monday through Friday, July 28—August 1, on the Rovers Fields at Salmon Brook Park from 9 a.m.—12 p.m. each day. “We’ve enjoyed the opportunity to work with the Granby Rovers and are excited to return to Granby this July. We’re committed to growing the game of soccer at the grassroots level and our Young Stars Camps are designed to improve each player’s technical abilities in a fun-filled environment that fosters a love of the game,” said Reid. The Granby Young Stars Camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-13. The camp coaching staff, which features some of the country’s top Division I collegiate coaches and players, will develop and
improve each player’s technique, skills and creativity with the ball. Players will be grouped by age and ability and will participate in dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and small-sided games emphasizing touches on the ball and possession. The training focus for younger players ages 6-8 will be to improve their skills in a fun-filled environment, and players ages 9-13 will work on technical refinement and receive an introduction to the tactical side of the game. All players receive a camp shirt and soccer ball. The Ray Reid Soccer School features a strong coach-to-player ratio and a certified trainer will be on duty throughout camp. This camp is open to all soccer players from the region (it’s not necessary to be a Granby Rovers player to participate). To register or learn more about the Ray Reid Soccer School’s Granby Young Stars Camp for boys and girls ages 6-13, scheduled for July 28 – August 1 in Granby, visit www.RayReid.com or call the camp office at 860-674-1500.
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Historic Footnotes Carol Laun
Samuel Higley, Simsbury’s Renaissance Man
Part 1 Even in a time when most men had multiple occupations, Samuel Higley stands out because of the scope and diversity of his interests and accomplishments. He was a large landowner and therefore a farmer. He was also a schoolmaster, doctor, blacksmith, map maker, miner, assayer, the first to make steel in this country and designer and minter of the first coin in America that was actually used for trading purposes. Samuel Higley was an independent Yankee, marching to his own beat. He was not a church member, although the powerful Congregational Church controlled the town government and influenced all aspects of daily life. Despite his refusal to conform, his intelligence and ability was recognized in Simsbury. He served on several town committees and was involved in the 13-year dispute over the location of the Simsbury Meeting House. Both contemporary and historic writers agree that Higley was a man of unusual talents. He had an inquisitive nature and possessed the curiosity of a man who never stops learning. He had an enthusiastic temperament, an interest in science and experiments and an ingenious and original mind. Higley was born about 1687 in the Higley homestead (now gone) that was located opposite the old Town Farm on Wolcott Street in Simsbury. He was the fourth son and eighth child of Captain John and Hannah Drake Higley. There were so many Higleys in the area, that it was known as Higley town. Samuel’s father, John, was a New World success story. He had been a glove maker’s apprentice in Surry, England; ran
away to America at 17; was indentured to prosperous merchant John Drake; married the boss’s daughter; owned large tracts of land in Windsor and Simsbury; traded extensively with the Barbados Islands from his Connecticut River warehouses; manufactured pitch and tar; and sold masts to the Royal Navy. He was one of the original patent holders in Simsbury and held many important town offices. At one period, he had the largest tax assessment in Simsbury. When he died, he left each of his 18 children (by two wives) land and books. A family legend about Samuel Higley’s father is based on a private manuscript. Supposedly, Ensign John Higley was present at the famous meeting in Hartford when Governor Andros tried to seize the Connecticut Charter. It was given to Higley who galloped home and hid it for six weeks before it was finally hidden in the Charter Oak. Young Samuel received a classical education in the best schools in the Connecticut Colony. He attended the Collegiate School in Saybrook (Yale) for two years and was “distinguished for studiousness with credit to himself.” His education and clear, bold handwriting gave him the assignment of “family scribe.” Between 1714 and 1717 he taught school in Woodbridge, NJ and at the same time studied “physic and chyrurgary” (surgery) under Doctors Thomas Hooker and Samuel Mather of Hartford. Prospective doctors of that era read the few available medical texts under the guidance of established physicians. The medical student then went on “rounds” for a year or two with his mentor. Hooker and Mather were learned and
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respected men in their profession, and gave high praise to their protégé. In 1717, Higley applied successfully to the General Assembly of Connecticut for a physician’s license and included this document: “Considering ye great want of learned and faithful physicians amoungst us, and knowing Mr. Samuel Higley’s abilities and ye progress he hath made in ye Theory and practice in ye Art of physic and Chururgary, we ye Subscribers do hereby recommend him to ye Generall Assembly now sitting, as one qualified for a Licentiate.” May 11, 1717 Thomas Hooker, Samuel Mather Meda. Practitioners” Two years later, Dr. Samuel Higley married Abigail Beman in Westfield, Massachusetts. He also added to his income by learning the blacksmith trade and became a skilled artisan. Trades and professions were oddly intermingled in the 18th century. Doctors received rather meager fees, being paid by the mile; one shilling (13 ½ cents) for under two miles and one shilling for each additional mile. They also made and sold their own medicine. The Simsbury Town Records reveal a fascinating footnote in Higley’s life at this time. His eldest brother Jonathan had died in 1716 without a son. His will left his house and home lot to the first boy his brothers named after him. Brother Brewster added two daughters to the family and brother Nathaniel, another daughter. In 1721, Samuel triumphantly recorded the birth of his first born child—a son! Within an hour after the birth, he had traveled five miles, bringing the midwife as witness, and legally recorded in his own distinctive writing: “This may certify that my first born son whom I call Jonathan was born of Abigail, my wife, in Simsbury on Wednesday, June 21, at ten of the clock in the morning in the 7th year of the reign of George of Great Britain, King, etc., anno que Domini 1721. Attest Abigail Hays, midwife Samuel Higley” —thus assuring his son’s inheri-
tance. The subsequent births of Ann and Abigail were recorded with less enthusiasm. In 1728, Higley added 143 acres to his inherited property “on and near unto ye east mountain toward that part of ye town called Turkey Hills,” (East Granby) for which he paid “ye sum of 500 pounds current New England money.” He built his first home at the “vineyard notch on the rocky ridge of the Talcott Range.” This is the ridge between Holcomb Street and Hatchett Hill Road in East Granby. His home commanded fine views of both the Connecticut and Farmington River Valleys. By the end of the 19th century, all that remained was faint traces of the road to his hilltop home, a few foundation stones, ancient apple trees and an abandoned spring. About this time, Higley’s interests turned to making “good steel.” The copper mines at Copper Hill in Turkey Hills (now Newgate Prison) were being worked by Germans imported from Hanover. It is surmised that Higley, in convivial conversation at the local tavern, learned some metallurgy from the friendly Hanover miners. There was an “Iron Works” smelting and refining ore on Stony Brook in Turkey Hills. Higley experimented until he succeeded in making steel. He submitted a petition to the General Assembly in 1728 stating that: “he hath, with great pains and costs, found out and obtained a curious art, by which to convert, change or transmute common iron into good steel, sufficient for any use, and was the very first that ever performed such an operation in America, having the most perfect knowledge thereof confirmed by many experiments . . . . and has good reason to hope that he shall produce as good or better steel that what comes from over sea, and at considerable cheaper rate.” Higley was granted exclusive rights to make steel for ten years, providing he perfected the process within two years. Thus he was one of the founders of American metallurgy.
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Brooks Williams performs in Granby By Carole Bernard With winter behind us and spring nipping at our heels, the shovels have been traded in for lawnmowers and pruning shears. The transition in seasons also brings the second concert in the Salmon Brook Music Series for 2014, sponsored by South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street in Granby. Brooks Williams is no stranger to the area. Not only is he a popular and wellknown entertainer in the acoustic roots genre, he has just been nominated by Spiral Earth, the online news channel and website, for “best male vocal” for 2014. Williams, and his singing partner, Boo Hewerdine, have also been nominated for “best duo.” Treading the line between blues and Americana, the musical elixir of his guitar and voice make an indelible impression on any listener. Ranked one of America’s top 100 acoustic guitarists, Williams has been weaving musical magic with his silky smooth and intoxicating voice for more than 25 years. Traveling around the globe, Williams has performed in exotic locales such as London, Nairobi, Belfast and Istanbul. The Granby audience is in for an international treat! In its quest to support and nurture aspiring young talent, the Salmon Brook Music Series also presents, for his first professional performance, Finn Westergren. President of the chorus at Granby Memorial High School and a member of the Class of 2014, Westergren is excited to make his professional debut before a
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Brooks Williams. Submitted photo home-town crowd and to open for Brooks Williams. Having received formal guitar lessons from sixth to eighth grade and then being self-taught, Westergren has not only played for friends, family and classmates, but he has also written his own material. Having a career in music would be “a dream come true,” but Westergren plans to attend college with a more practical, but as yet undetermined, career goal in mind. He credits his chorus teacher, Mindy Shilansky, with his success to date. The Salmon Brook Music Series is a fundraiser that helps support the mission and goals of South Congregational Church. The concert will be held on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. at this family-friendly venue. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets at the door are $17. Advance purchase price is $15 available by calling Arlene at 860-916-5066. Please see the South Church website for more information at www.southchurchgranby.org. Information is also available on Williams’ website at www.brookswilliams.com.
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Mark your calendars! Open Farm Day is Saturday, September 6. Visit www. GranbyAg.org for more information! Open Farm Day offers a glimpse behind the scenes at about a dozen farms in Granby. See the fields where your food grows and the facilities where milk turns into cheese. Watch a horsetraining clinic and a sheep-shearing demonstration. Take a wagon ride, taste a new wine or the first apples of the season, try out spinning wool, or take your photo on a tractor. Experience the variety of agriculture in Granby, with stops that showcase veggie farms, horse farms, orchards, a landscape nursery, and a vineyard, plus a cattle farm and a dairy. Catch exhibits, demonstrations, tastings, and tours of areas of the farms not usually open to the public. Special events are scheduled all day; there is truly something for everyone. Hemlock Knoll, LLC – Loomis Street Hemlock Knoll LLC has had an extremely busy late winter/early spring. Goat kids are all born, final count five does and six bucks. The kids are bottle fed three times a day and lots of helping hands are needed. Laura is the Mondaythrough-Friday-morning milker so that Farmer Andy can get to work on time in the morning as six does are milked twice a day. Milk is being saved to feed to the pigs and veal calves when they arrive. 4-H’ers are anxiously awaiting the end of the school year so they can start working with their project animals. The beef calves are not expected until late May or early June. 4-H’ers working
with the beef animals are gearing up for The Big East Regional Beef Show at The Eastern States Exposition May 1-4. The agricultural season has started at Hemlock Knoll! Remember that we have beef, pork and veal available for sale at the farm, call Aimee for an appointment, 860-653-6447. The Garlic Farm – Simsbury Road Spring is finally here and the Garlic Farm is hopping. Four acres of garlic are up and the fields are being tilled for pesticide-free produce. We will start planting onions, shallots and leeks this week. Next will be carrots, beets, kale, spinach and Swiss chard, along with acres of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash and cucumbers. Tasty Garlic Scapes come in in mid-June, don’t miss them! We are taking some new CSA members, so email us for more info: farm@garlicfarmct.com. Thanks, see everyone soon! Sepe Farm – Wells Road Lambing is done, with an average 200 percent lamb crop! That means we had an average of two lambs from each ewe. Did you know that twins are most common in sheep, followed by singles and triplets? Now we’re on to shearing and you can watch the farm activity on our Facebook page (it’s public so you don’t need to have Facebook to enjoy). Just visit www.facebook.com/sepefarm and enjoy the show. We’re also testing a new product, Sepe Farm Lamb Merguez Sausage. Get a package for free with your half lamb order! A half lamb is approximately 30-35
pounds of meat, cut the way you want into chops, roasts, steaks, you name it. Visit our web site at www.sepefarm.com or call the farm to order at 203-470-4084. Lost Acres Orchard and Farm Store, 130 Lost Acres Road, North Granby Hopefully by the time you read this we will have had enough warm days for the blossoms to start opening at Lost Acres Orchard. It has been a long, cold, and snowy winter. With the snow melted, pruning of the apple trees is well under way. We don’t prune the peach trees until we see the new green growth on the trees. Please make reservations for our famous Mother’s Day Brunch. Everyday many of you ask, “When will the porch be open for lunch and coffee?” The answer is May 1 unless there is a blizzard. Our spring hours will be Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12:30-5 p.m. ginny@lostacres. com or 860-653-6600. O’Brien Nurserymen – Wells Road Happy May Day, we hope your celebration continues throughout this beautiful month. There is so much happening at the nursery and in the garden this month we often say it is the month that doesn’t exist because we are too busy to enjoy it. This month we feature Daphnes, Epimediums, and Cypripediums on our various
May 2014 weekends! See our ad in this edition of the Drummer for our schedule of dates. We will once again participate in the Hill-Stead Museum’s May Market in Farmington on Friday and Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. Come say ‘Hi’ and enjoy the opportunity to shop at over 50 vendors at this beautiful setting. Maple View Farm – Salmon Brook Street The grass is growing and that makes us happy farmers! May 1 is traditionally the date we start our horses out on pasture. They’ll go out for a little bit at a time, transitioning their bellies from the dry hay they’ve been eating all winter to lush green grass. The cows and goat are eating green stuff already as their bellies can handle a bigger variety of vegetation. We have piglets due around May 9, so keep up with us on Facebook to see pictures when they are born. We’ll announce a “meet the piglets” day soon after they are born. You may have noticed we’re basically sold out of beef in our Farm Store (we’re still trying to keep up with your demand, thank you), but we’ll be re-stocked again by the middle of the month. In the meantime, we have plenty of pork great for the grill: hotdogs, ribs, and sausage!
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Local authors receive grant for sequel book
In mid-March, Linda Spevacek and Maureen Wolf two of the local authors of Just Ordinary Moms, gathered with an audience of over 200 professional women. Over half of the attendees were award hopefuls, as over 100 applications had been submitted for one of four Ladies Making History Awards, sponsored by Ladies Who Launch—Connecticut. The award criteria included having a high likelihood of success and making a social impact. After inspiring remarks by Linda McMahon, who funded the four entrepreneurial grants but was not involved in the judging, a hush fell over the crowd for the announcement of the winners. The first award went to Katherine Dickson of Guapa Films, who will use the grant to prepare a film focusing on the struggles of Latina women in America. Next, Teri Gaberman of Berni and Murcer: Friends for Life won for her adorable line of stuffed toys that are given to very ill children who require long hospital stays. The
third winner was Andrea Green from The Connecticut Cookie Company who uses only pure ingredients for her confections, including making her own vanilla from her grandmother’s recipe. Kathy McShane, Managing Director of Ladies Who Launch—Connecticut, looked out over the crowd. “The final award goes to the eight Connecticut authors of Just Ordinary Moms to help fund their upcoming sequel that will feature true stories from military moms throughout the country.” In a radio interview the following day, Linda Spevacek explained how the grant will be used. “Military moms need a safe outlet where they can share their true feelings, fears, hopes and pride. Some of these moms are having difficulty writing their stories down because of the tender and raw subject matter. The grant will be used to evolve our business model to obtain these stories based on interviews instead, then engaging professionals to
transcribe and polish the work, so that these important stories can be told.” “We loved the Just Ordinary Moms concept,” said one of the three award judges. “They are doing something that has not been done, and it matters so much.” Do you have a story to tell? The authors are collecting stories for several sequel
books, including Just Ordinary Moms Too, Just Ordinary Military Moms, and Just Ordinary Pets. Stories by Dads and Kids are also welcome for future endeavors. `For more information, contact the authors and submit your story idea online at www.JustOrdinaryMoms.com.
Maureen Wolf (facing camera) and Linda Spevacek, two of the authors of Just Ordinary Moms hug each other after being awarded a grant to produce a sequel featuring military moms. Photo by Megan Spicer, Darien News
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Stop and Shop to sponsor cancer drive
Since 1991, $54 million has been raised for the Stop and Shop Family Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. From April 11 through July 10 or while ticket supplies last, Stop and Shop shoppers will have the opportunity to help support pediatric brain tumor care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through Stop and Shop’s annual Triple Winner® Game. Customers who give a $1 contribution to the Jimmy Fund receive a Triple Winner scratch ticket and could be an instant winner of either a free product, a cash prize up to $10,000 or could receive a product coupon. Stop and Shop, in partnership with the Boston Red Sox, has raised $54 million through the Triple Winner Game. This year the company aims to raise another $2.5 million through its in-store campaign, “Donate Hope.” The Triple Winner Game, started in 1991, supports the fight against pediatric cancer at the Stop and Shop Family Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic at Dana-Farber, the most comprehensive research and care center for pediatric brain tumor patients in the United States. This program also provides children with in-depth intellectual and emotional support to help them adapt to their lives post-treatment.
“2014 marks the 24th year of the Triple Winner program and so far we have raised $54 million for pediatric cancer. I am incredibly proud of our commitment to helping eradicate children’s cancer and I am so thankful for the on-going support we have received from our customers, associates and friends,” said Joe Kelley, president of Stop and Shop New England Division. “This year we aim to raise $2.5 million more in support of hope—hope that one day no child, parent or family ever has to take on this battle.” “The support of Stop and Shop continues to impact treatment of brain tumors beyond children,” said Mark Kieran, MD, PhD, director of the pediatric medical neuro-oncology program at Dana-Farber. “In searching for the cause of craniopharyngioma, a rare but often debilitating brain tumor in children, we included adult samples as well. Our recent discovery of the activating mutation that causes this tumor in adults will likely have significant clinical impact for them and reinforces how similar diseases in adult and pediatric patients can have completely different causes. The search continues, all due to the continuing support of the Stop and Shop family.”
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Registrars of Voters May conventions, possible August 12 primary State conventions will be held in May by both Democrats and Republicans for the Governor’s seat, currently held by Dannel Malloy; Secretary of State, currently held by Denise Merrill; Attorney General, currently held by George Jepsen; State Comptroller, held by Kevin Lembo; State Treasurer, currently Denise Nappier; US House of Representatives, currently held by John Larson; 62nd State Representative, currently held by William Simanski; State Senate seat, currently held by John Kissel; and the 8th State Senate seat currently, held by Kevin Witkos. If either party has a contested nomination for these positions at the convention or caucus, the candidate/s not chosen will have the option to petition for a primary. Candidates who gather enough votes at the convention, or enough eligible signatures within 14 days of the convention, can primary for the party’s nomination. For a complete list of declared candidates for the 2014 elections, please visit www. ct.gov/seec and click on “Candidate and Political Committee lists. Political party affiliation is often confusing to new voters. In Connecticut, only members of a political party can participate in primaries. There is no waiting period to join a party if you are unaffiliated, or to become unaffiliated if you are a member of a party. However, there is a three-month waiting period should you choose to switch political parties. This is tracked by the state’s computerized voter registration system. Membership in a political party is free and carries no obligations. All voters can vote for any candidate they choose, regardless of party affiliation, during elections. A state primary may be held on Tuesday, August 12, so Monday, May 12, is the deadline to switch political parties
to participate. You can choose to be a member of any political party that exists, but only six parties are currently tracked in Granby. Totals as of April 11, are; 1,823 Democrats, 6 Greens, 61 Independent, 11 Libertarians, 2,212 Republicans, 0 Working Families, and 2,774 Unaffiliated. If you are not currently registered to vote, or would like to confirm your registry or party affiliation, you may do so in multiple ways. To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, be 18 on or by election day, and have a bona fide residence in the town in which you register. Voter registration can be done at the Registrar’s Office in Town Hall on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through the Town Clerk’s office, also at Town Hall, any library or any state office, or—online through the Secretary of State’s office www.ct.gov/sots. All you need to register online is a current DMV record (either a driver’s license or an issued ID). Calendar Review: Absentee ballot applications are being collected now by the town clerk for those who know they will be away from home on November 4. The form is available at town hall or on the web at www.sots.ct.gov Tuesday, May 12 is the potential date for a budget referendum from Noon to 8 p.m. at Granby Town Hall, if needed. Tuesday, May 12 is the deadline to switch parties in order to vote in the August state primary. Tuesday, August 12 is the potential State primary date, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., if needed. Pollworkers will be needed for the election in November, and possibly for an August 12 state primary. Although specific schedules have not been posted,
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Granby Land Trust to host spring bird walks may attempt to nest again. Birders should bring binoculars and be ready to start hiking promptly at seven a.m. The Gamble property is located at 253 Loomis Street, almost to the Massachusetts state line. Look for a Land Trust banner marking the entrance. This is only a property address; there is no house at this location. In the event of rain, please check the GLT Facebook page for an update on the status of the events (significant showers will cancel the walks). The walks are open to the public, but
space is limited and they typically sell out every year, so register early. RSVP to John Weeks by calling 860-844-8965 or by email at aerie.john@cox.net. Since its founding in 1972, the Granby Land Trust has worked to preserve Granby’s natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas, and agricultural land. For more information about this or other upcoming Granby Land Trust events, please visit our website at www. GranbyLandTrust.org.
Free bluebird nesting boxes available Bird walks are a popular activity of Granby Land Trust members. Photo by Peter Dinella
By Trish Percival The Granby Land Trust is offering two Spring Bird Walks on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, from 7 – 9 a.m. each morning. Led by Land Trust members and avid birders John Weeks and Christine Chinni, the walks will be held on Jamie Gamble’s beautiful North Granby property off of Loomis Street. Over the last decade, these popular walks have become a Land Trust tradition. The birds are very active at this time of year, as they return from a winter away, and the Gamble property provides an ideal place in which to view them. You don’t have to be a birder to enjoy this quiet morning in the woods, and
participants of all ages will enjoy seeing how John brings birds right up close to the group by playing their songs on his MP3 player. Recent spring bird walks on Granby Land Trust properties have featured sightings of more than 50 bird species! Beautiful birds regularly seen include Baltimore oriole, scarlet tanager, rose breasted grosbeak and a dozen different kinds of warblers (the tropical butterflies of the bird world). Three hawks are resident and often put in an appearance: red tailed hawk, broad winged hawk and red shouldered hawk. Last year, for the first time, great blue herons tried to nest in one of the swamps on the property; we usually see one or two of them, and they
A limited number of free bluebird boxes have been made available to local residents through the D.E.E.P. Wildlife Bluebird restoration project. Individuals that get the nesting box will be given instructions on where and how to mount the box. You will also be expected to complete an information sheet concern-
ing the success you have with your nesting box and send it to the D.E.E.P. To receive the nesting box call 860-6536179 and ask for Jim or email bluebirds 987@sbcglobal.net. The D.E.E.P. thanks you for taking part in this restoration project.
Robotics demonstrated for men’s breakfast group Granby Memorial High School students demonstrated their robotics at the recent Men’s Breakfast. Participating were Jared Grier, Matt Bradley, Dakata Girolamo, Ben Hebert, Tyler Beaupre and teacher Tim Barnett. Photo by Lou Urban
Registrars cont’d. from p. 24 training will begin this summer and continue into the fall. If you would like to participate, please register for the new training by sending an e-mail to the registrars at: vr.granby.ct@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 860-844-5322.
Questions? Please feel free to contact the registrars, Laura Wolfe and Sarah Thrall. The office phone number/voice mail is 860-844-5322 and our new email address is: vr.granby.ct@gmail. com
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Progressive dinner to benefit Fresh Access Holcomb Farm will have its Progressive Dinner on Saturday, May 31 at 6 p.m. This great event raises money for Fresh Access, a Holcomb Farm program that provides fresh, wholesome produce free to local families in need. We will begin the evening in the beautiful Holcomb Farm loft for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, move on to your host’s home for a delicious dinner using Holcomb
Farm produce, and meet up for dessert. The cost per person is $40 ($80/ couple). To reserve a slot for this special occasion, please call Holcomb Farm at 860-844-8616 or send an email to info@ holcombfarm.org. Reserve soon as there are limited tickets available for this fun, delicious community-building event.
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Come for a Trail Day hike The Friends of Holcomb Farm, in conjunction with the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association’s CT Trails Weekend, will lead a hike on the beautiful property at Holcomb Farm on Saturday, June 7. Meet at the western trailhead (parking at 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby) at 10 a.m. We are planning a moderate hike through the forest, crossing the West Branch of the Salmon Brook, as
well as other water courses. We’ll be on the lookout for waterfalls and different wildlife, including deer, fox, turtles and birds. This hike will be held rain or shine. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing, and bring your own water. This is free and open to all ages. Preregistration is not required.
Buy garden plants from your local farm Did you know that at Holcomb Farm we source all our seeds from non-GMO sources? We start all our plants in certified organic potting soil and heat our greenhouses with environmentally friendly bio fuel. We’ll have for sale a variety of plants started under these ideal conditions, including several varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, greens, flowers, basil and other herbs. If you spend $50 or more, you’ll receive a free bag of
organic potting soil. (Cash or check, no credit card please.) We’ll be selling our seedlings on the following dates and locations: Saturday, May 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the 113 Simsbury Road barn complex in conjunction with The Two Coyotes Wilderness School’s Family Fun Day at Holcomb Farm. Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CSA barn, 111 Simsbury Road.
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Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration. Telephone: 860-653-8947 Fax: 860-653-0173 Website: www.GranbyRec.com. We accept MasterCard/Visa/Discover for payments. 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. Scholarships: Recreational and leisure opportunities will not be denied any resident because of lack of financial resources; program scholarship information is available upon request. All inquiries are kept in the strictest confidence; apply early. Party and Event Planning Have your next party or event this winter and spring at Salmon Brook Park. The new building at Salmon Brook Park is complete. The beautiful facility has a kitchen, patio, multi-purpose function room featuring a gas fireplace and can accommodate events up to 99 people. Make an appointment today to get a tour and see if it is right for your next event. Summer Employment The Granby Recreation Dept. is seeking Junior Counselors. The Junior Counselor Certification Program is a pre-counselor training program for youth between age 14 and 15 during the summer of 2014, by June 23, 2014. The focus is on gaining the skills necessary to be a camp counselor. The Junior Counselor must commit to at least 6 weeks of Day Camp. Visit web site for application and submit by May 23.. Summer Programs Browse the website for a complete list of summer camp programs available. We are currently accepting registrations for all programs and you can register online. Salmon Brook Park Day Camp, Mission Adventure Camp, Chris Corkum Baseball Camp, Challenger Soccer Camp, Kangaroo Field Hockey Camp, Performing Arts Camp, Let’s Gogh Art Camp, Bears Boys and Girls Basketball Camps, Wicks Sticks Field Hockey
Camps, Lego Camps, Tennis Camps, Summer Band Camp, Total Play Multi Sports Camp, Skyhawks Sports Camps, Sports Squirts, Fencing Camp—and more! ARC Babysitting Course: This class will give youth ages 11–15 the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parent and adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and first aid. Tuesday, May 27, 8:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. $100pp. ARC When I’m In Charge Course: For boys and girls age 8 and older. Covers safety concerns parents have when their children are by themselves. The course covers areas such as arriving home, responsibilities, phone and internet safety, fire and gun safety, and others. Book included in the class and a certificate will be issued upon completion. Parents are welcome to attend. Tuesday, May 27, 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $70pp. Youth Sports Super Soccer Sundays (age 3–5): We are excited to bring this parent/child program back this spring. With former UConn player and local coach Tammy Zacchera, have fun and spend quality time with your child as you participate in soccer related drills and games. At Ahrens Park, April 27 – June 8, choose 9 – 9:50 a.m. or 10 – 10:50 a.m. $95.
Summer Camps
Salmon Brook Park Day Camp This traditional day camp fills each day with active games, special events, sports, arts and crafts, teamwork, group interaction and the wonders of nature. Salmon Brook Park has a playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, outdoor basketball hoops, picnic pavilions, and tennis courts. Your child will have the opportunity to swim in the pond, go on exciting field trips, and see spectacular entertainers. All children are grouped by age/grade and all activities are age-appropriate. Camp is scheduled in one-week sessions to better meet your
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needs. Need to get to work early or extend your child’s time at the camp? Check out our Extended Day Program run by our Camp Director. Save $10 off of the $145 weekly fee by registering by Friday, May 23. All campers need to purchase a 2014 Salmon Brook Park Membership. The membership includes swimming privileges at the pond all summer long. Weekly camp sessions begin on June 23 and end on Aug. 22. Mission: Adventure (a camp for teens and tweens) Students in grades 6 – 9 now have a camp all their own. Summer 2013 was a blast! Kids went scuba diving, played dodgeball on a trampoline and made their way through an aerial maze. We saw campers playing in a waterfall, some of our campers even zip lined across a water-filled quarry. There were so many fun and exciting trips in 2013. This year there will be new experiences mixed in with the best ones from the last two summers. Each two-week session of camp has at least six off site field trips to a variety of locations. When campers will be onsite all day they will be participating in scavenger hunts, team building activities, sports, swimming and more. All campers need to purchase a 2014 Salmon Brook Park Membership. Camp sessions begin on June 23 and end on Aug. 15. The fee for each two-week session is $399. Families receive a detailed packet of camp/trip information 1–2 weeks before camp begins. Free Seasons Pass to Six Flags: Register for two or more sessions of Mission: Adventure Camp by May 23 and get a free 2014 Seasons Pass to Six Flags! The pass is for the registered camper only and must be brought to camp on the Six Flags trip days during the child’s camp sessions. Passes are available for pickup immediately. Chief Dawg Lacrosse Camp Chief Dawg Lacrosse camps provide participants with an opportunity to become better players while having fun. We strive to help young players reach their true potential by reinforcing fundamentals and exposing them to advanced skill sets and techniques. Held on Granby’s new artificial surface athletic fields at the GMHS field, boys and girls will be instructed separately. Wednesday through Friday, July 23 – 25. Grades 3 – 5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Grades 6 – 8, 3 – 6 p.m. $160pp. Summer Band Camp This program consists of specialized music instruction to provide students in grades 5 – 12 with a positive, encouraging musical experience where they can work in a more relaxed environment. The goal is to help students develop their skills by playing in a band setting. The camp is designed for students with at least one year of experience on their instrument—it is not for beginners. Students will perform at an informal concert on Friday of each of the session weeks. Held at GMMS. $75pp. Session 1: June 23 – 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Session 2: June 30 – July 3, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Session 3: July 7 – 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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balance and inner stillness, build lean, strong muscles and improve flexibility in joints and connective tissues. Focus your awareness on harmonious body alignment, integrity of postures, and deepen into poses with the guidance of your breath. Instructor is Mary Ellen Mullins. $65pp. YogaChi with Mary Ellen, age 13 and up: Tuesdays, April 22 to June 3, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Holcomb farm Workshop. YogaChi is a fusion of Yoga, Chi-Gong and Pilates. This class is a great way to stretch, strengthen and relax while creating balance in the body, mind and spirit. $65pp. Zumba: Saturdays, May 10 to June 14, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Salmon Brook Park. Zumba fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation. Zumba exercise classes are fitness-parties that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. All levels are welcome. $53pp.
Bus Trips
Here is a partial list of bus trips; visit web site for complete listing. Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Monday, Aug. 25, visit the world famous Bronx Zoo. With award-winning, cutting-edge exhibits featuring over 4,000 animals, there is no other zoo in the world that offers the diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned expertise that assures a rewarding experience and the knowledge that visitors can make a difference in the world around them. Our deluxe motorcoach will leave Salmon Brook Park at 7 a.m. and leave the Bronx Zoo at 4:30 p.m. The package includes zoo shuttles, Wild Asia Monorail, Bug Carousel, Children’s Zoo, the New 4-D Theater, and the Congo Gorilla Forest. Everyone should visit this zoo at least once. Cost is $56pp. NYC On Your Own: These days in the city are on your own to enjoy the Big Apple. See Chinatown, Little Italy, Central Park, a museum, the zoo, a Broadway show or shop. The usual drop off points in the City: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Plaza Hotel, and Rockefeller Center. Pickup time is 7 p.m. in front of Stage Deli, at Broadway and 53rd Street. Saturdays June 7, Oct. 4, Dec. 6. $40pp. Rough Point, The Doris Duke Estate: Saturday, Aug. 9. Visit the Newport home of Doris Duke, heiress, philanthropist and art collector. Enjoy the magnificent oceanfront estate with its French furniture, European art, Chinese porcelains and Turkish carpets. Rough Point’s expansive grounds were designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. There will be a 75-minute guided tour of the entire first floor and part of the second, as well as an exhibit on the personal style of Duke, plus time to see the grounds. Then lunch and shopping/visiting on your own in the Newport Wharf area. Bus departs Town Hall at 7:30 a.m. and leaves Newport at 6:15 p.m. $72pp.
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Stop in to see your Senior Center in action. Attend an event, join an exercise class, check up on your health or visit with friends. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Granby Senior Center located within the Municipal Complex at 15 North Granby Road. Please call 860-844-5352 for additional information.
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Protecting Your Assets, The Art of Estate Planning: Tuesday, May 6, 1 p.m. Attorney George Bickford presents estate planning, trusts, probate and preparing for long-term health care. This informative session is presented at no cost. AARP Smart Driver Course: Tuesday, May 13, 8:45 a.m. Learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members, payable to the instructor. Lunch for the Mind, A Vietnam Veteran’s Perspective on War: Wednesday, May 14, 12:30 p.m. Just in time for Memorial Day, Bob Venti, a US Army veteran who served as a sergeant in the field in Vietnam in 1968, talks of his experiences living in sand bag bunkers, going out on foot patrol to areas where Vietcong or North Vietnam Army were active, setting up ambushes for the VC or NVA and getting eaten alive by bugs. His perspective on this war or any war makes it more meaningful when we pause to salute our war veterans on this Memorial Day. Discovery: The Path for Lifelong Learning project is brought to you by the Civic Engagement Education Team. Please register by calling 860844-5352. Cost $5. Bring your brown bag lunch to class (beverage and dessert provided). Protecting Your Eyes as We Age: Tuesday, May 20, 10:15 a.m. Learn about cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, macular degeneration and more. Primary Eye Care Center hosts this presentation and eye care bingo event. Enjoy free eyeglass adjustments and giveaways with coffee and Danish. Free event, however, please call 860-844-5352 to register. Annual Veterans’ Luncheon: Wednesday, May 21, 12:30 p.m. Granby veterans are invited to lunch as a thank you for their service. The menu includes baked ham with macaroni and cheese. Entertainment also included; enjoy patiotic music with Bob Mel. Free for veterans, guests are welcome at $5. Please call Trish at 860-844-5350 by May 16 to register. Senior Club Talent Show: Thursday, May 29, 1 p.m. Enjoy the talents of some of our seniors with singing, dancing, comedy and surprises too. No charge to attend and refreshments will be served. Please call 860-844-5350 by May 27 to register. Stuck on Music: Tuesdays, May 6 – June 24, 5:30 p.m. Randy Stuck, music director, will lead you through different genres of music by exploring sounds, teaching you to read music and sharing little tidbits of music history. Previous experience or talent not required, simply the desire to participate. Class size limited. Cost $25 for 6-week session. This program funded, in part, by the Granby Education Foundation.
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iPads Simplified: Tuesdays, May 13, 20 and 26 at 1:30 p.m. Connect to a wireless network, set up your email account, explore web sites on the Internet and download free apps using your Apple account. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of iPad. There will be plenty of helpful tips and handouts on what is covered in class. Class size is limited. Cost $15 for the session.
Promoting Your Good Health
Alzheimer’s Support Group: Second Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. Caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming. Learning to cope with the changes in their behavior, changes in your relationship with them, and understanding how to handle it all is sometimes best explained by those who are dealing with a similar situation. This new group is led by Peggy Coburn, Executive Director of Arden Courts of Avon. Healthy Minds: By appointment. Coping with life’s transitions are not always easy. Situations such as the death of a loved one, failing health, strained family relationships or the stress of deciding to leave a home that is too big to manage can be daunting to face alone. Working through feelings of isolation, anxiety, abandonment or failure may ease your mind. Colleen Golnik, therapist, has the ability to help you understand and deal with these feelings so you may move forward with the better part of life. Call 860-844-5352 to schedule a confidential appointment. Donations for service accepted, ask the office for guidance. Dental Care Clinic: Friday, April 4, by appointment. Licensed dental hygienist will provide dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, denture cleanings and oral health evaluation at an affordable rate. Eligible seniors may receive a subsidized rate. Enrollment forms are available at the Senior Center office. Please call for additional information, 860-844-5352. On Grief and Loss: Every other Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Through discussion, sharing and creative activities this group will help you in understanding and coping with grief. Whether your loss is recent or was long ago, you will find support, information and strategies for helping you with the grieving process. Facilitated by Jane Johnson, Granby resident and creator of Bryan’s Landing and the Our Children’s Garden in Salmon Brook Park. No charge. Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure Checks: Available every Thursday from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Community Room. No charge. Foot Care Clinic with Pedi-Care: Friday, May 23 appointments from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A specially trained nurse will assess feet and lower extremities, trim, file and clean nails, smooth corns and calluses, massage feet and make referrals to medical doctor or podiatrist as needed. Cost is $29 at time of service (not covered by insurance). Reiki Sessions: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month by appointment. Half-hour session cost $20. Chair Massage: First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month by appointment. Bev is back! Enjoy a 15-minute chair massage for $10.
Grandparent Support Group: Thursdays at noon. This is a group for grandparents who are raising children. Medical Equipment Loaner Closet: Should you need a wheelchair, walker, cane, tub seat or other durable medical equipment contact 860-844-5352. Donations accepted.
Keeping You Informed
Ask the Doctor: First Monday of the month at 10 a.m. Dr. Barwick leads a group discussion on varying health topics. The open forum invites questions. No charge. Ask the Attorney: First Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. What do you do when a loved one is suddenly unable to make decisions for themselves? How do you ensure that your wishes will be carried out in the event you can no longer communicate? There are documents that can be put in place to make unforeseen events a little less traumatic. Generic situations can be discussed. No charge but please call 860-844-5352 to register. Ask the Tech Trainer: Wednesday, May 14, 1:30 p.m. Bring your iPad and questions about setup and basic operations . No charge. CHOICES Counselor: Second Tuesday of the month by appointment. Our CHOICES Counselor will be available to assist you in health insurance options such as selection or reevaluation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage. Please call 860-844-5350 to make your appointment. No charge.
Staying Physically Fit
Tai Chi, Yoga, Chair exercise, Cardio, Strength Training, and Pilates offered at various degrees of difficulty. Classes are available six days a week at the Senior Center. Classes are on going, most run for a 6-week cycle and can be joined at any time; cost $36 for 6 weeks for residents, $40 for neighbors. Contact the office at 860-844-5350 to register or to determine which class best fits your abilities and needs.
Social Hours
Setback: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Monday Morning Coffee: Mondays at 8:45 a.m. Community Café: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m. Complete hot meal is served for seniors through the Community Renewal Team. Suggested donation of $2. Monthly menus are available at the Senior Center. Call 860844-5350 by Friday noon to make your reservation for the following week. Bingo: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Senior Voices, Expressing Yourself through Poetry: Second and fourth Tuesday at 11 a.m. for six weeks. Turn everyday thoughts into written works. No experience necessary. Cost $50 for the session. Mexican Train: Mondays at 9:45 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Artist Group: Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Needleworks: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Creative Beading: Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Club News
Camera Club: Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. The Granby Camera Club is holding a photographic exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard through May 19. Don’t miss it. Civic Club: This month, the club meets at Lost Acres Vineyard at 12:30 p.m. on May 15. Senior Club: First Thursday of the
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month at 12:30 p.m. Come to the Talent Show on Thursday, May 29 at 12:30 p.m. Call 860-844-5352 to register. Men’s Breakfast: Second Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Women’s Breakfast: Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. The Four Tune Seekers will delight you with their Barbershop harmonies. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to reserve your spot.
Senior Van
The Granby Senior Van provides rides for shopping and activities at the Senior Center. Please call Nancy Grakowsky at 860-844-5353 one week in advance for scheduling. All persons who use the van must have a valid van card. Cost is $10 annually. Excursions Registration for trips begins May 1. Yale Wiffenpoofs and Sweet Adelines at the AquaTurf: Wednesday, May 7 departing at 10 a.m. See and hear the world renowned men’s collegiate a cappella singing group. They will be appearing with the Sound of New England, Connecticut chapter of international female Barbershop singers. The event includes a full-course dinner. Cost is $42, due May 1. Meadow View Farm: Friday, May 9, departing at 9:30 a.m. Visit the nursery, greenhouses and gardens to search for just the right flowers, vegetables and perennials for your porch or garden. Stop for lunch at Outlook Farm in Westhampton where you may pick up breads, pies meats, or produce. Cost $3 for the ride. Logee’s Greenhouse: Wednesday, May 14, departing at 9 a.m. Visit two distinctive nurseries. The morning stop will be Logee’s, specializing in tropical plants and Rex Begonias with 100 year old specimens in their lush greenhouses. Enjoy lunch at the Vanilla Bean Café before the afternoon stop at Variegated Foliage Nursery, specializing in perennials, annuals with all kinds of interesting variegations. $4 for the ride, lunch and shopping is your expense. Shore Drive: Friday, May 16 departing at 9 a.m. Travel through the towns of Madison, Clinton and Old Lyme with stops at Hammonassett Beach, Old Lyme Creamery and Westbrook Lobster restaurant. Bring your sunscreen and floppy hat for strolling along the beach. Cost is $4 for the ride. Garden Center Tour: Friday, May 23 departing at 9 a.m. Visit Earth Tones, a Yankee Magazine favorite for native plants and White Flower Farm, a perennial favorite. In between visits there is a planned stop for lunch. Cost is $4 for the ride. Submarine Force Library and Museum: Wednesday, May 28 departing at 9 a.m. Connecticut is famous for its Groton submarine building tradition. Take the opportunity to see the USS Nautilus and submarine history. In addition enjoy a seaside stroll at Avery Point and a stop for lunch at Chester’s BBQ. Cost is $4 for the ride. Please note that the Nautilus is not accessible for those with assistive devices. Taste of the Valley: Monday, May 19 at 12 p.m. This month’s restaurant is Blue Plate Kitchen in West Hartford. Cost is $3 for the ride, lunch expense is yours.
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Granby Public Library
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cossitt Public Library
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon; 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday: Noon to 5 p.m. Holiday Closing Both libraries will be closed on Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day weekend. Pre-registration is required for the majority of the programs. Please call 860-844-5275 (GPL Main Desk); 860-844-5284 (GPL Children); or 860653-8958 (Cossitt) for information or to register. GPL and Cossitt join the Library Connections Consortium The Granby Public Library System has joined the regional consortium, Library Connections, which is comprised of public and academic libraries in the central Hartford region, including Simsbury, Avon, Canton, Bloomfield, West Hartford, the University of St. Joseph’s and 22 other libraries. What does this mean for our patrons? When we go live on the new system June 2, we will be sharing our circulation and cataloging functions, as well as an integrated public catalog with our sister libraries. Our patrons will be able to search all 30 libraries, and seamlessly borrow and place holds on materials owned by the consortium libraries. Because of the consortial matrix, receipt of materials among sister libraries will be rapid, within 48 – 72 hours. The membership also provides our Libraries with technical support, Cossitt with fiber optic high-speed Internet access, streamlines staff workflow and provides other resources, such as online program registration, and more. In the ensuing weeks, we will post more information on the town site, blogs and Facebook and in printed flyers on some suggested tasks patrons may want to do before the switchover, such as saving their reading histories and wish lists.
The Cossitt Corner
World War II DVD Collection: The F. H. Cossitt Library recently received a donation of WWII movies, which together with the WWII movies Cossitt already owned prompted the Library to create The WW II Collection. This new collection is now displayed in one spot for easy browsing. For a WW II book to go with a WW II movie, try Adam Makos’ A Higher Call, an incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the war-torn skies of World War II. Fascinated with war stories, the author, as a teen, began interviewing pi-
Senior Center cont’d. from p. 28 Shopping $3 fee for each out-of-town shopping trip. Enfield Mall on Friday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. Ocean State/Big Y on Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m. Target in Windsor on Thursday, May 15 at 1:30 p.m. Holyoke Mall on Friday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. Grocery shopping trips and in-town
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lots and one pilot suggested that Makos talk to a particular German pilot. What Adam Makos learned opened his eyes. Last fall two members of the Friends of Cossitt planted over 100 spring flowering bulbs. Be sure to notice them on your next visit. And don’t forget the gazebo—what a fun place to sit with a book and enjoy the spring blossoms!
Cossitt Children’s Department
Toddlers Storytime, age 2 – 4: Thursdays in May at 11 a.m. with Sheri of GECC begins May 1. Join Miss Sheri as children and parent/caregivers join in on simple songs, fingerplay and crafts! Registration is required to ensure enough supplies for all. Family Story Time, all ages: Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. Wear pajamas and come to Cossitt for cozy stories and a craft before bedtime. No registration required. Apple Tree Story Time, ages 3 – 5: Tuesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. Preschoolers and a caregiver are invited to share stories and activities with an instructor from Apple Tree Children’s Center in Granby. Drop-ins welcome. Cossitt’s Book Brigade, ages 5 – 8: Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. Share a book with Miss Heidi and make a fun craft to take home. The theme for this month is Memorial Day. Child with caregiver; registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome.
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: On Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m., the Sci-Fi group will discuss Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander (Part One), and on June 25 for Part Two of Outlander. Copies of the book will be available beforehand. Teens are welcome to join the discussion!
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Special Programs Toddler Play Group, 12 to 24 months: Monday, June 2 and Thursday, June 5 at 11 a.m. Toddlers and a caregiver are invited to come and play for a while. We will put out toys for unstructured fun and socialization. No registration necessary. Craft Weeks: Monday – Saturday, May 5–10 and June 2–7. Drop in anytime during the week and create a craft project. We supply all materials. We Love Legos! Tuesdays, May 13, 27 and June 10 at 4 p.m. and June 24 at 1 p.m. Come to the library for Lego fun. We have a generous supply of Legos and Duplos. Ages 3 and up. No registration required. Mother and Daughter Crafternoon: Thursday, May 8 at 4 p.m. Mothers and daughters (and grandmothers) are invited to create something special for
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Mother’s Day. Register in advance. Stretch Band Bracelets: Thursdays, May 15 at 4 p.m. and June 26 at 1 p.m. Bring your own loom, we’ll provide the stretch bands. Registration required. Ages 6 and up. ZUMBA! Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. Join Amy Thompson from the Farmington Valley YMCA as she leads this fun program for kids ages 7–11. Register in advance as space is limited. Story Times Wee Ones, 12 – 24 months: Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 and June 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. (No May 26, June 2 or June 5.) Join Sheri from the Granby Early Childhood Council for a special story time. Sing, dance, read and have fun with your baby! For toddlers and a caregiver. Advance registration suggested; drop-ins welcome if space permits. Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5: Tuesdays: May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 10, 17, 24 at 10:30 a.m. (No June 2.) Children and a caregiver enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and a craft with Miss Joan. Advance registration suggested; drop-ins welcome if space permits.
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Something About The Author: May’s spotlight will be on T. S. Eliot, the famous English poet, essayist and playwright. SATA meets on the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Fox Meeting Room; copies of materials are available beforehand. Crafter’s Café: Curious about how to crochet all those lovely granny squares you keep seeing in magazines, books and on Pinterest? Join the fun on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.—bring a crochet hook (size H/6 is recommended) and a ball of DK wool or cotton yarn (extra supplies of yarn will be available for those who are fearless and want to change colors mid-stream); teens are welcome. Light refreshments will be available; registration is required to ensure supplies for all. Remembering Dean Marshall: The Library will mark the 20th anniversary of author and beloved children’s librarian, Dean Marshall’s death on Thursday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Community Room. Marshall wrote and published six children’s books based upon her own experiences of living on Lake Basile. A panel of presenters and family members will talk about the author, as will Jim Towey who has reproduced her original books, complete with the original artwork. Registration is suggested, but not required.
errands on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Medical/Dental/Personal Care Appointments Local appointments (Granby, East Granby, Simsbury) may be scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays and medical appointments out of the area may be scheduled for Fridays. The Senior Van is equipped with a wheelchair lift for added accessibility. There is no additional fee for local service.
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Matthew Ungerleider has been named to the 2013 fall semester dean’s list at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. Andrew Beaupre, a junior majoring in aerospace engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in New Zealand. The project was titled “Risk in Preserved Buildings.” The following students were named to the honor roll for the winter term at The Loomis Chaffee School: Madeline Ash, a sophomore; Madeleine Lapuk, a junior; Cassandra Knight, a senior, and Timothy Mahoney, a senior. The following local residents have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester: Alexis Roy, a writing for film and TV major, and Katherine Blessis, a marketing communications major. Jamie Dammers and Josh Torkelson were named to the Becker College dean’s list for fall 2013. Bates College student Colleen Fitzgerald delivered a researchedbased presentation at this year’s Mount David Summit, the college’s annual campus-wide celebration of student academic achievement held in late March. Fitzgerald, who is majoring in dance and anthropology at Bates, delivered a presentation titled Contemporary Interpretations of Argentine Tango: The Complexities of Global Dance Forms and the Artists Who Choreograph Them. Fitzgerald, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Fitzgerald is a 2010 graduate of Northwest Catholic High School.
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Closer to Home
Granby Dental welcomes new pediatric dentist Dr. Richard Kirschbaum, Dr. Vincent Steniger and the staff of Granby Dental are pleased to welcome pediatric dentist, Dr. M. Consuelo Sanchez to their practice. Dr. Sanchez is originally from Bogota, Colombia where she graduated from dental school and completed a residency program in Periodontics. Later, Dr. Sanchez traveled to Boston where she graduated with a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry from Boston University and completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University. Dr. Sanchez is board eligible in the specialty of Pediatric dentistry. She has been in practice for 23 years
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Dr. M. Consuelo Sanchez and has dual-specialty training in pediatrics and periodontics, giving her a unique perspective and great interest in the early prevention of periodontal disease. Dr. Sanchez finds great value in modifying children’s behavior to have a positive attitude toward dentistry, one which will be with them for a lifetime.
Drumrolls Westminster School has announced the following academic honor awards for the winter 2014 term. Earning high honors were seniors Mary Anderson
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and Rosalie Wetzel. Earning honors were: juniors Shelby Gamble, Alaina Bisson and Kyle Keir, and sophomores Tyler Rome and David Gollenberg.
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Grow a nutritious garden in a pot By Melinda Myers Don’t let a lack of time or space prevent you from gardening your way to a healthy lifestyle. Plant containers of nutritious vegetables and herbs on the front porch, back patio or right outside the kitchen door. All that’s needed is potting mix, fertilizer, plants and a container with drainage holes. A 15- to 24-inch diameter pot or 24- to 36-inch long window box is a good size to start. Bigger containers hold more plants and hold moisture longer, needing less frequent watering. Check containers daily and water thoroughly as needed. Self-watering pots need less frequent watering, allowing busy gardeners and travelers to grow plants with minimal care. Fill the container with a well-drained potting mix. Read the label on the potting mix bag. Add a slow release organic nitrogen fertilizer, like Milorganite (milorganite.com), at planting for better results. It provides small amounts of nutrients throughout most of the season and eliminates the need to fertilize throughout the growing season. Sprinkle a bit more on the soil surface midseason or when changing out your plantings. Mix colorful flowers with nutritious vegetables for attractive, healthy results.
Bright Lights Swiss Chard, pansies (edible flowers), colorful leaf lettuce, spinach, radishes, and trailing ivy make a great cool season combination. Freshfrom-the-container garden vegetables make the best tasting salads and the greens provide Vitamins A and C as well as calcium. Use pansy flowers to dress up a salad or freeze in ice cubes for gourmet touch to beverages. For summer, use a tomato, pepper, eggplant or peas, beans, and cucumbers trained on a trellis. All are packed full of nutrients. Surround the towering vegetables with purple basil, tri-color sage, carrots, beets and a colorful trailing annual like verbena, lantana, or bidens. Don’t forget to squeeze in a few onions or garlic. The fragrant foliage can be decorative and these vegetables help lower blood sugar and cholesterol, while aiding in digestion. Be creative and add a few small-scale, attractive vegetables high in nutritional value to a variety of containers this season. Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and
Mystery photo contest Many residents in North Granby recognized the April mystery barn; it belongs to the Kelly family on Silver Street. Congratulations to Kristen Wagoner whose name was drawn from those entries. We’ll be in touch with her so she can claim her prize. Email your guesses as to the location of this month’s building to editor@granbydrummer.org. You can identify it by street name and/or number or by the name of the property owners. Good Luck! Barn photo by Peter Dinella
columnist, Melinda Myers, has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including “Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening”. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds and Blooms magazine. Myers’ web site, www.melindamyers. com, offers gardening videos and tips.
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