Granby Living Oct2019

A Monthly Magazine Connecting Granby's Neighbors & Businesses
Granby Living
OCTOBER 2019
Photo by
Amy Geigner
THE DANIELE FAMILY
Swim Family Dives Into
Granby’s Community Life
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
Granby Real Estate...7
Granby History...10
Teacher Appreciation...12
Calendar of Events...14

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Christine M. Looby
The Mercy Community
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Dr. Stephen A. Kei, M.D.
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REAL ESTATE
Judy Guarco
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Dr. Kenneth Endres
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Happy Fall! October is a great time of year in New England, especially
Granby.
This month we feature the Daniele family. Tony and Anna Daniele
have three children and love the town they call home. Also, be sure to read the article
by Jason Brusa of Beacon Mechanical Services about the various thermostats
now available to homeowners to control your home's heating and cooling system.
This October kicks off a flurry of activity by the Granby Artists Association. The
association's annual Open Studio Tour runs Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20.
You are invited to tour the artists’ studios, watch demos, take part in workshops
and meet the artists. Admission is free. For a complete list of locations throughout
Granby, visit the association’s website at www.granbyartists.org.
Also, be sure to check out the Granby Artists Association Member Show at Lost
Acres Vineyards, running October 11 through November 3. The opening reception
is on the 11th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.
The show is specifically designed to include all members of GAA, not just exhibiting
artists. Come to Lost Acres Vineyards and meet the artists and enjoy their
artwork.
As always, I want to thank our advertising sponsors for their continuing support.
Be sure to get out and enjoy the fall's crisp weather!
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RESIDENT FEATURE
By Bruce Deckert • Photos by Amy Geigner
Additional photos supplied by family
THE
DANIELE
FAMILY
In the midst of a busy and bustling schedule —
with a focus on competitive swimming — the Daniele
family appreciates the small-town peace and quiet of
Granby.
Anna and Tony Daniele moved to town in 2006
when their oldest son Alessandro (Alex), was 8
Swim Family Dives Into
Granby’s Community Life
months old. Since then, they’ve welcomed another
son, Luca, and a daughter, Francesca (Frankie).
Why did they choose Granby?
“We wanted to live in a quiet town with excellent
schools,” Anna says. “We were also looking for privacy
and a picturesque setting.”
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Granby, of course, fit the bill.
“I love the rural feel and the privacy
we have while being so close
to the center of town,” she says. “I
love the fact that, in Granby, we
have the natural beauty of a rural
setting but it’s only a short drive to
get to great restaurants and all the
necessities.”
Anna, 43, grew up in a small
town in Poland, where she was
born, and moved to Canada in
1989. She lived in Toronto, so she
has experienced big-city life too. A
company transfer brought her to
Connecticut in 1999.
“In Granby, I get the beauty of a
small town and a sense of community
without feeling far from
fun experiences and amenities,”
she says.
Tony, 49, was born and raised in
Springfield, Mass., and moved to
Connecticut in 2000.
“I love our quiet cul-de-sac street
that feels private and secluded and
yet is close to town,” he says. “The
small-town feel, concerts at Salmon
Brook Park, and access to nature.”
Alex, 14, is a freshman at Granby
Memorial High School. Luca, 11, is
in 6th grade at Granby Memorial
Middle School. Frankie, 3, attends
Creative Learning Preschool in
Granby.
Anna and Tony met on a blind
date in 2000. They married in June
2004, living in Manchester before
moving to Granby in ’06.
Tony coaches the Farmington
Valley Tsunamis Swim Team,
a YMCA and USA Swimming
program. Alex and Luca are on the
team.
“I love our quiet culde-sac
street that feels
private and secluded and
yet is close to town.”
— Tony Daniele
“I have been a coach there for
the past three years and have
enjoyed watching my boys and the
swim kids grow up and grow in
the sport,” says Tony, who swam
competitively in high school and
college. “Our team includes kids
from all around the Valley, not just
Granby, and that swim family feels
like a special community.”
Alex has qualified for Connecticut’s
USA Swimming Championship,
has earned medals at the
New England YMCA Championship,
and has made Connecticut’s
USA Swimming top-16 list in
three events. At school, science is
his favorite subject.
“The best parts of school,” Alex
says, “are the science experiments
and having my friends around
from year to year.”
Luca is modeling his older
brother, reaching the New England
YMCA Championship and
qualifying this summer for the
state’s USA Swimming Championship.
Luca says his favorite part
of school is “seeing my friends
during the day, because swimming
keeps me busy during the
evenings and many weekends
… and I love science, learning
about different animals and doing
experiments.”
Meanwhile, Frankie says, “I
can’t wait to go to kindergarten
next year!” She loves her preschool
friends, the library and (of course)
swimming.
“Swimming is a huge part of
our lives,” Anna says. “It takes up
most of our free time, with both
boys being competitive swimmers,
Tony coaching, and Frankie and
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I driving the ‘swim taxi’ back and
forth to the pool.”
Fittingly, Anna has done research
on sports nutrition for adolescent
athletes. She is the owner
of Manageable Pieces LLC, which
provides nutrition consulting and
education services. Anna specializes
in classes and programs that
emphasize an individualized, nondiet
approach to healthy eating
that “reflects the complexity of our
relationship with food,” she says.
She hopes that the school system
will adjust the middle school
schedule with an eye toward nutrition:
“Snack time being eliminated
starting in middle school comes at
the worst possible time, especially
for athletes who have additional
energy needs. The time between
lunch and the end of the school
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“In Granby, I get the beauty of a small town
and a sense of community without feeling
far from fun experiences and amenities.”
— Anna Daniele
day is too great for growing kids,
especially adolescent athletes, to
maintain their energy needs. Kids
cannot grab a snack in the hallways
between classes and cannot
eat in class, potentially leading to
reduced athletic performance and
growth.”
Tony has also coached Little
League baseball, Parks & Rec soccer,
flag football and Y basketball
teams.
“Fitness and athletics are a big
part of my life and I love sharing
that with my kids,” says Tony, who
is a systems engineer at Collins
Aerospace — he previously
worked at Sikorsky Aircraft and
Kaman Aerospace.
Anna worked at Pratt & Whitney
from 1997-2017, first as an
engineer and then as a logistics
program manager in support
of various Air Force customers
around the world. She left to
spend more time with her children
and “to pursue the dream of owning
my own business.”
By the way, you might need
a scorecard to keep track of this
couple’s degrees.
Anna received a bachelor’s in
aerospace engineering from Ryerson
University (1997), a master’s
in mechanical engineering from
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(2001) and an MBA from RPI
(’03). She also holds a bachelor’s
(’07) and master’s (’17) in nutrition
from the University of Saint
Joseph in West Hartford.
Tony graduated from Worcester
Polytechnic Institute with a
bachelor’s in electrical engineering
(’92), and he holds an MBA from
Western New England University
(’03) and a master’s in systems
engineering from WPI (2012).
Plus, they are avid DIYers who
have completed numerous projects
in and around the house. “Over
the years we have built retaining
walls, reframed walls, rebuilt a
kitchen, replaced windows and
built a shed and a garage,” Anna
says.
When this fast-paced swim
family looks to slow the tempo,
time as a family — and with
friends — is a priority.
“We have a wood-fired pizza
oven and a firepit,” says Tony, “and
enjoy having people over to eat
and hang out.”
On the family front, meals together
are likewise key. Anna says
that swim schedules make it tough
to find time for family dinners
during the week, “but we make the
most of it on the weekend and we
eat together as often as we possibly
can.”
“There is something about sharing
a meal together that makes
everyone feel closer no matter
what else is going on.”
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REAL ESTATE STATS
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ADDRESS TOWN LIST PRICE SALE PRICE BEDS TOTAL BATHROOMS # OF ROOMS SQ FT
72 Cider Mill Heights Granby $559,900 $543,500 4 3 Full & 1 Half 8 3,338
9 Hillyer Way Granby $448,500 $448,500 3 3 Full 7 2,707
30 Copper Brook Circle, Unit #30 Granby $429,900 $438,063 3 2 Full & 1 Half 6 2,042
81 Silkey Rd. Granby $385,000 $385,000 3 2 Full & 1 Half 8 2,264
38 Cooley Rd. Granby $389,900 $380,000 4 3 Full & 1 Half 8 3,294
13 Morningside Dr. Granby $359,900 $359,900 4 3 Full & 1 Half 8 2,769
6 Emerson Lane Granby $350,000 $338,000 4 2 Full & 1 Half 9 3,418
4 Emerson Lane Granby $339,900 $335,000 4 2 Full & 1 Half 10 2,915
14 Harvey Dr. Granby $299,900 $292,000 4 2 Full 8 2,160
290 Simsbury Rd. Granby $274,900 $265,000 3 1 Full & 1 Half 8 1,808
65 Day St. Granby $259,000 $255,000 3 2 Full & 1 Half 7 1,994
27 Elizabeth St. Granby $239,000 $230,000 4 2 Full 6 1,915
61 Lakeside Dr. Granby $224,900 $225,000 3 1 Full & 1 Half 6 1,337
267 N. Granby Rd. Granby $225,000 $221,000 3 2 Full 7 1,724
58 West Granby Road Granby $219,900 $217,000 3 1 Full & 1 Half 6 1,355
21 Woodcliff Dr. Granby $217,500 $213,900 3 2 Full 8 2,366
185 Notch Rd. Granby $149,900 $150,000 2 1 Full 4 832
64 Cooley Rd. Granby $129,000 $131,500 2 1 Full 3 651
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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
Options abound for maintaining
control of your home's temperature
By Jason Brusa, Beacon Mechanical Services
When you are too hot or too cold, you typically reach for that small
device on the wall. It may have a dial or it may have some fancy buttons...
it may even talk to your smartphone. It’s your thermostat.
This is the device that regulates temperature by turning heating and
cooling devices on and off. There are so many different devices out there.
Here is a quick list of common thermostats.
Manual Thermostat (Mechanical / Non-programmable)
Odds are, this is the thermostat you grew up with. As the name implies,
it allows you to set a certain temperature, and it will stay at that temperature
until it is manually turned up or down or shut off. If this type
of thermostat is installed in a home with heating and central cooling,
you need to manually switch it between modes. This used to be the most
common style of thermostat, but it has been steadily phased out because
many contained mercury.
Digital Non-Programmable Thermostat
This style of thermostat has been the common replacement for the older
manual thermostats. The obvious difference is the lack of mercury and
the easy-to-read display. These still require you to manually raise and
lower the temperature and switch between operational modes.
Digital Programmable Thermostat
This style of thermostat has become the most common. It allows you to
change the temperature without manual adjustment. Once you create
and set the digital program, the thermostat will adjust the temperature
on its own. Programmable thermostats offer a variety of programming
options, including 7-day programming, 5-1-1, 5-2 and 1 week. These
allow for different temperatures at different times and on different days of
the week. The other appeal of the programmable thermostat is increased
energy savings.
Wireless Thermostats
Don’t confuse these with “Smart” or “Learning” thermostats. The word
wireless does not refer to Wi-Fi. These thermostats primarily allow for
wireless communications between the thermostat and the HVAC equipment.
This comes in handy when you want the thermostat relocated to a
place where running wires is not possible. Some of these units can also
include the ability to add remote indoor and outdoor sensors.
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Smart or Learning Thermostat
These devices have become all the rage. They include thermostats that
will learn your habits, detect your presence in the home, and utilize
outdoor conditions. The latest are the units that utilize geo-fencing. This
will use your smartphone (and all the others in the house) to detect your
comings and goings in order to maximize comfort and energy efficiency.
The smart thermostats are Wi-Fi enabled and can be managed remotely
from your PC, tablet and smartphone.
Communicating Thermostat
As HVAC equipment advances, so too does the thermostat. In many
cases this type of thermostat has been rebranded as a “wall controller.” It
utilizes unique protocols to communicate between the various pieces of
HVAC equipment in order to provide more advanced features, comfort
and energy efficiency. Most of these thermostats are proprietary to the
specific brands and require much newer equipment. These controllers are
typically smart thermostats and offer similar benefits. In addition, these
wall controllers allow for advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Thermostats should be chosen based on your equipment, your desire
for programmability and your lifestyle. The smart/learning thermostats
have some specific wiring requirements, so be sure to do your homework.
Better yet, contact your local HVAC company to help you decide
and to install the right thermostat for you.
Jason Brusa is the Sales & Marketing Manager for Beacon Mechanical
Service 860.844.0111 www.beaconmechanical.com
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GRANBY HISTORY
THIS MONTH IN
GRANBY HISTORY
By Ken Kuhl
The Grange, founded in 1867 after the Civil War, is the oldest American
agricultural advocacy group in the country. Its official name is the
National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry.
The Grange lobbied state legislatures and Congress for political goals,
such as the Granger Laws to lower railroad rates and rural free delivery
by the U.S. Post Office.
President Andrew Johnson commissioned Oliver Kelley to go to
Southern states and collect data to improve agricultural conditions in the
South, where poor farmers suffered from the Civil War and were typically
suspicious of Northerners like Kelley. Kelley soon discovered he was
able to overcome these regional differences because he was a Free Mason.
With Southern Masons as guides, he toured the war-torn South and
was appalled by its outdated farming practices. He saw the need for an
organization that would bring people from the North and South together,
and after many letters and consultations with the other founders, the
Grange was born.
The first Grange was founded in 1868 in Fredonia, N.Y., by seven men
and one woman. Agents organized local Granges, and membership in the
Grange increased dramatically from 1873 (200,000) to 1875 (858,050).
The organization was unusual in its day, because women and teens old
enough to draw a plow were encouraged to participate. The importance
of women was reinforced by requiring that four of the elected positions
could be held only by women.
The Grange borrowed some rituals and symbols from Freemasonry,
including secret meetings, oaths and special passwords, while also
copying ideas from Greek and Roman mythology and the Bible. Elected
officers open and close each meeting.
The Granger movement supported political efforts to regulate rates
charged by the railroads and grain warehouses, and claimed credit for the
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ideas of the Cooperative Extension
Service, Rural Free Delivery and
the Farm Credit System. The peak
of the Grange’s political reputation
came with the Supreme Court decision
in Munn v. Illinois (1877),
which held that grain warehouses
were a "private utility in the public
interest" and thus could be regulated
by public law. The Grange
also endorsed other national
movements, including temperance
and women’s suffrage.
The motto of the Grange is a
Latin phrase: “In necessariis unitas,
in dubiis libertas, in omnibus
caritas” ("In essentials, unity; in
nonessentials, liberty; in all things,
charity").
The word "grange" comes from
a Latin word for grain, and is
related to "granary" or, generically,
a farm.
However, back in 1877 Grange
members met at Phelps Hall on
the corner of Mountain Road and
North Granby Road. That building,
built in 1783, had by 1900
become a cider brandy still and
in recent decades was the famous
Allen’s Cider Mill.
This iconic North Granby building
was a favorite of local photographers
and artists throughout the
decades. In 1992 it was listed on
the National Register of Historic
Places. Unfortunately, in August,
due to lack of maintenance and
community interest, this venerable
relic of Granby’s past collapsed
and was lost forever.
CONNECTICUT
October 30, 1867 — The Colt
Manufacturing factory in Hartford
began to manufacture Gatling’s
machine gun.
Epilogue: Today, the beautiful
old building across from the First
Church in Granby is the current
Grange Hall.
UNITED STATES
October 18, 1867 — The United
States takes possession of Alaska
after purchasing it from the Russian
Empire for $7.2 million.
WORLD
October 23, 1867 — 72 senators
are summoned by royal proclamation
to serve as the first members
of the Canadian Senate.
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in Granby.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION
Kindergarten teacher Betsy Wilken
helps students start strong
Compiled by Bruce Deckert
Betsy Wilken
Kindergarten Teacher
Kelly Lane Primary School • Granby
Betsy Wilken
Kindergarten Teacher
Kelly Lane Primary School • Granby
Began teaching career — 1986
Began teaching in Granby — 2004
Career history — I was a reading specialist in
the morning and kindergarten teacher in the
afternoon for several years before moving to first
grade in Wheaton, Illinois.
Where were you born and raised?
I was born and raised in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
It’s a small town about 50 miles south of Chicago.
Why did you pursue a teaching career?
I’ve always wanted to be a teacher.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your
work as a teacher?
It’s the people I work with, adults and children.
What do you enjoy most about working with
young people?
My days are always different. It’s always interesting.
My children always make me laugh! They
keep me feeling young!
What is the biggest impediment to student
success today? How can teachers help students
overcome this obstacle and succeed?
The kindergarten standards of today are more
rigorous than ever before. There is so much
for these little ones to learn! It’s important for
children to laugh, play, feel comfortable and gain
confidence while facing the demands of today’s
curriculum.
A brief anecdote that gives a glimpse of your
work in education:
There is a book entitled “All I Really Need To
Know I Learned In Kindergarten” by Robert
Fulghum. It’s true! You do learn more than just
academics in school. You also learn how to share,
be kind, fix your mistakes and wonder. The author
has a credo for life. Part of his credo is, “Live
a balanced life — learn some and think some and
draw and paint and sing and dance and play and
work every day some.” I’ve adopted his credo as
my own. Every day I try to sing, dance and play
with my students … along with the work.
Family info — I just celebrated my 30th anniversary
with my husband, Tim. We have two
children, Katie and Ross.
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By Madison Farkas
Apple Crisp
INGREDIENTS
Filling
• 4-5 cups peeled, cored
and thinly sliced apples
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. flour
TOPPING
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup cold butter
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Layer apple slices into a baking
pan.
3. Mix cinnamon, sugar and flour
and add to apples, stirring until
they are evenly coated. Sugar
and cinnamon can be adjusted
to taste.
4. In a large bowl, mix flour, oats
and brown sugar, then add butter
and combine with fork until
mixture has a crumbly consistency.
5. Spread the mixture evenly over
the apples. Bake for about 45
minutes until golden brown.
With tart apples and a
rich, crumbly topping,
this simplified apple pie
is the ultimate comfort
food. Serve it warm with
a scoop of vanilla ice
cream.
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Falling leaves. Pumpkins.
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October
GRANBY ARTISTS ASSOCIATION MEMBER SHOW
October 11-November 3
Opening Reception: Friday, Oct. 11, 5:30-8 pm
@Lost Acres Vineyards, North Granby
The show is specifically designed to include all members of the Granby
Artists Association, not just exhibiting artists. Come to Lost Acres
Vineyards and meet the artists and enjoy their artwork.
Cost: FREE Admission
www.granbyartists.org/events
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
GRANBY OPEN STUDIO TOUR
Saturday-Sunday, October 19-20
@Various Granby locations
The Granby Artists Association Open Studio Your is an annual celebration
of Granby art. You are invited to tour art studios, watch demos,
take part in workshops and meet the artists at various locations across
town.
Cost: FREE Admission
www.granbyartists.org/events
SOMETHING ABOUT THE AUTHOR BOOK CLUB
First Monday of month — call to confirm
@Granby Public Library
Call 860-844-5275 to register and for more info. Copies of books are
available at the library.
Time: Call 844-5275
Cost: FREE
www.granby-ct.gov/granby-public-library-system
AROUND THE WORLD BOOK CLUB
Third Monday of month — call to confirm
@Granby Public Library
Call 860-844-5275 to register and for more info. Copies of books are
available at the library.
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Time: Call 844-5275
Cost: FREE
www.granby-ct.gov/granby-public-library-system
Family Movie Night
Wednesdays — call to confirm
@Granby Public Library
All ages can drop in and enjoy a family-friendly film. We'll provide the
popcorn! Call for movie titles. No registration needed.
Time: Call 844-5275
Cost: FREE
www.granby-ct.gov/granby-public-library-system
With decades-long success, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
continue to deliver their soul-searing brand of raucous blues and R&B,
with material mined from their many albums — featuring hits like “I
Don't Want To Go Home,” “Love On The Wrong Side Of Town,” “The
Fever” and their definitive fun-time cover of “We’re Having A Party.”
The Jukes’ legendary high-energy live performances always satisfy
with their classic blend of Stax-influenced R&B and gritty, Stonesy
rock and roll.
Time: 8 pm
Cost: $59 - $79
www.infinityhall.com/Events/
SCI FI / FANTASY BOOK CLUB
Last Wednesday of month — call to confirm
@Granby Public Library
Call 860-844-5275 to register and for more info. Copies of books are
available at the library.
Time: Call 844-5275
Cost: FREE
www.granby-ct.gov/granby-public-library-system
CASUAL BIKERS: UPCOMING EVENTS
Throughout the month
@Various locations
Check the Casual Bikers website for details about weekend and weekday
bike rides all month long.
Cost: FREE
www.meetup.com/Casual-Bikers/events/calendar/
CONCERT: RUBEN SINGS LUTHER
Sunday, November 3
@Infinity Hall, Hartford
Imagine ... the vocals and music performed as Luther Vandross
performed them in concert ... with hits such as “Always and Forever,”
“Never Too Much,” “Power Of Love,” “Here And Now” and many more.
It's a magical night out — a special concert event for Ruben Studdard
fans and millions of Luther Vandross fans who long for his music.
There will never be another Luther Vandross, and no other voice
comes closer to him than Ruben, the remarkable singer who was
hailed as the "next Luther" during his American Idol run and was nominated
for a Grammy for singing "Superstar."
Time: 8 pm
Cost: $47 - $67
www.infinityhall.com/Events/
OPEN MIC NIGHT IN THE BISTRO
Every Thursday
@Infinity Hall, Norfolk
Whether you like to listen to great music or are an aspiring performer,
join us on Thursdays to enjoy local talent. Performers sign up after 7
p.m. A few artists will be chosen to compete in our Big Stage Competition
and play an opening act at an Infinity Hall concert.
Time: 8 pm
www.infinityhall.com/Events/
CONCERT: SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY
AND THE ASBURY JUKES
Saturday, November 2
@Infinity Hall, Norfolk
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