March, 2018 - The Suffield Observer

An Olympic Class Act

Observer Staff | March 1, 2018

Everyone was relieved when hometown hero Emily Sweeney walked away from a scary crash during her 4th round luge run on February 13.

Suffield Sings!

By Lester Smith | March 1, 2018

That’s what the organizers called this unusual concert, presented to a well-filled Suffield High auditorium on Sunday afternoon, February 11.

Needs Assessment Survey Report

Robert Michalman, Chairperson | March 1, 2018

Several months ago the Suffield Social Services Commission conducted a “town-wide needs survey.”

Nature’s Sculpture

By The Suffield Observer | March 1, 2018

The tip of a Japanese Maple branch, encased in ice in bright sunshine, reminds one of a Chilhuly glass creation.

No. No. NOT Again!

Beth Chafetz, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 1, 2018

Another school shooting. More than 400 people shot in over 200 school shootings since Sandy Hook (New York Times, February 15, 2018).

In “A View on Protesting” written by Rick Stromoski, an argument is made that it’s not the people who protest who give shame to those in our military but our government representatives who don’t live up to principles in the Constitution.

Editorial

Performance Reviews Make Sense

Mary Ann Muska, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 1, 2018

While attending a Town Meeting on the budget, I happened to notice that employees who were not unionized, were given raises that varied significantly from one to another.