The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/2019/12/page/7/)
Paint a mini barn quilt at the A Stroke of Color gallery on Saturday, January 11, at 1 p.m. The gallery is in the Masonic lodge on Bridge Street, across from the Senior Center.
Several patterns are available. The program is open to both adults and young people.
Find information on Suffield’s upcoming 350th anniversary celebration featured prominently on the town’s new website. Go to SuffieldCT.gov and click on the 350th Celebration star to keep informed of upcoming events, programs and projects.
A Christmas Szopka
In November, the Polish Heritage Society (PHS) enjoyed a fascinating presentation about the Christmas tradition of “szopka,” hand-made nativity scenes within a colorful castle. The presenter, Marek Czarnecki, annually guides the children in Hartford-area Catholic schools who build these structures using everyday household items such as paper towel rolls, boxes, foil, plastic bottles, and wrapping paper.
Looking for Suffield themed gifts for the holidays? The 350th anniversary committee is selling logo sweat shirts and ball caps, a collectable ornament, and the Suffield 1869 map reproduction.
A careful reproduction of the 1869 Baker & Tilden Atlas map of Suffield has been pubished on fine, archival paper for sale by the 350th Committee. The map shows homes, schools, churches and businesses, along with owner’s names (not necessarily the residents).
The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Captain James Canon, Jr. was welcomed into the Suffield Police Department several months ago (September Suffield Observer, Pg. 7), but it took a few weeks to get the paper work settled.
You are not going to change the world from the holiday dinner table or party.
Rick Stromoski was a member of the Police Commission and voted with the majority in support of a grievance filed by a police officer seeking pension credit for time absent due to an on-the-job injury. The First Selectman declined to honor the vote. The issue is addressed fully in the article on this page.