In Memoriam

In Memoriam

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Sharon E. (Smith) Beneski

February 13, Age 75

Janet Devlin

February 13, Age 86

Michael “Meho” Alexopoulous

February 15, Age 86

Florence Miarecki

February 19, Age 95

Claude E. Rice

February 21, Age 70

Charles Donaghy

February 24

Anna Gilbert

February 25, Age 101

Leon Keith Markwell

February 27, Age 90

Rosemarie Lownds

March 1, Age 88

Janet Aidan Lapinski

March 7, Age 80

Robert Hinkley

March 12, Age 82

Farming/Nature

Woods Walker Extraordinaire

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Geoff Whittum, who came to Suffield some years ago from his upbringing in Ellington, calls himself a Woods Walker, a delightful term that fits his avocation of exploring the natural environment in New England. Recently he’s been sharing stories of the amazing things he has found in his walks.

Organizations

Library Features Art and Photo Exhibits

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Suffield’s own award-winning artist and illustrator Laurie Tavino will be presenting a display of her work in the Kent Memorial Library’s temporary home at 61 Ffyler Place during the month of April. Also on display during April will be photographs by Suffield residents or students submitted as entries in the “Lester Smith Photography Contest.”

Ms. Tavino is a graduate of Arizona State University, a member of the West Hartford Art League, River Valley Illustrators, Tobacco Valley Artists Association, Friends of the Farm at Hilltop, The Suffield Historical Society, Enfield Historical Society, and Mount Carmel Women’s Auxiliary.

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Polish Heritage History

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The history of Poland is so long and complicated it is impossible to create an understanding of the hardships that our ancestors endured over centuries in this short column. The nation’s history is full of religious, political and territorial conflicts that resulted in many wars and changes of ruling powers.