Organizations
The Observer Needs Volunteer Downloaders
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A downloader takes incoming email submissions, makes copies for the editors and puts the article into the computer system.
People/Business
Plenty of Treats from Trunks in West Suffield
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The Mac Farm on North Street provided plenty of pumpkins on Saturday, October 26, when West Side Auto & Tyre hosted a Trunk or Treat event at their service center on Mountain Road in West Suffield Center. SSU Photo from Enfield brought a Haunted Trailer photo booth, Suffield Police Officer Terry Antrum had a decorated cruiser with candy, and even the Suffield Animal Control Officer dropped in. The event was co-hosted by the East Coast Offroad Jeepers of Connecticut, so there were a bunch of decorated Jeeps, as well. Ruth Skodis, wife of West Side proprietor Larry Skodis, said the adults had as much fun as the kids. About 30 vehicles participated, with candy or special activities, and Larry and the ECOJOCs had publicized the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. event on Suffield Forum and with some flyers, so the mid-day turnout was good.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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Tom and Peg Carr took the Observer along when they visited the Goreme Open Air Museum in the Cappadocia region of Central Turkey, where churches and monasteries with frescoes from almost a millennium ago are carved into the soft volcanic rock. The Carrs were in Turkey visiting their children in Istanbul.
Organizations
Help from the Coven
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Alice Dahms welcomes her witchy friend Bobbie Kling to the Observer office to help rid the November issue of typos and other misdemeanors.
Government/Town
New Mini Bus Delivered
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Paula Pascoe, who runs the Suffield Mini Bus program as well as the Senior Center, welcomed the arrival of Mini Bus No. 19, which would allow No. 16 to be retired soon, and the fleet will stay at its customary three buses and three sedans.
Government/Town
Town Hall Update to Begin Soon
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No deadline date had been announced at press time, but current occupants of Suffield Town Hall were getting ready to move to their assigned “swing space” so renovation work can begin. Contractors QA&M and Gilbane say that planning is on schedule; conceptual drawings have reached the point where construction drawings began in mid-November. And careful evaluations of the estimated costs are still within the $5.1M remaining of the $5.2M authorized. Demolition and reconstruction work can carry through the winter, as most of the work is inside. Plans now have several departments moving to temporary quarters on Ffyler Place in the rooms recently vacated by the Kent Memorial Library.
Government/Town
Senior Center & Mini Bus News
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There are a number of techniques that can help keep your immunity high and your body in good condition to support wellness all season long, so that you can enjoy the chillier months.
Government/Town
PARKS & REC NEWS
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Get ready for a fun winter! It is time to register for winter programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
History
The Suffield Co-operative Creamery
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I was recently given a copy of The New England Homestead Newspaper printed in Springfield, Mass., dated October 26, 1889.
Organizations
Berries and Cones and Pines, Oh My!
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The Suffield Garden Club will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, December 2 at 11:45 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall. Coffee, tea, a light luncheon and a short business meeting are followed by a guest speaker at 1 p.m.