Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee

Paint a Mini Barn Quilt!

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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. Cost is $25 per person. Primed wood and paint will be provided, as well as expert coaching by Lynda Montefusco. Email Suffield350.org or leave a message at 860-758-0115 to sign up.

Organizations

Polish Heritage Society News

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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. The szopka reinforces the concept that Christ is born every day, not just on December 25. Adults and children enter these creations into an annual competition held at the Polish National Home in Hartford. This year the event will be on Sunday, December 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 60 Charter Oak Ave.

Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee

Shop 350

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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.

Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee

1869 Suffield Map Reissued

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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 11 school districts are shown with various pastel colors. Of the map’s two printed versions, this one shows the planned route of the Suffield branch line railroad from Windsor Locks, but not quite where it was built the following year. Sale locations are listed at the right. 

Government/Town

SPD Captain Sworn and Pinned

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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. Finally, on the afternoon of November 7, the Department’s Zak Community Room was packed with friends and family and a diversity of visiting police officers ready to honor and celebrate the next step in the impressive career of this new Suffield leader. First Selectman Melissa Mack said she was happy to have such an experienced officer to assist the Department in its continuing improvement. Police Commissioner Kenneth Pascoe said he thought Canon’s selection was an excellent choice.

Opinion

Stromoski’s Skews

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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.