Organizations
A Heartfelt Send-Off
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Linda Rodger smiles happily with the flowers and “Watchful Messenger” Owl she received at her retirement luncheon.
Farming/Nature
Loading Another Rack
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Bielonko farmhands had tobacco stalks up to be hooked onto lath for transportation and hanging.
Farming/Nature
Three New Tobacco Sheds Built
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This spring, a New York contractor who specializes in farm structures was hired to build three curing sheds for two Suffield tobacco farmers and a few more in Southwick.
People/Business
Young Entrepreneur Deals Big
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Noticing a visiting fire engine parked briefly at the Suffield Fire Station recently, this reporter discovered the story of a remarkable transaction.
People/Business
Rucking 26.2 Miles in Her Shoes
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For Karen Doyon, Sunday, September 13 was no ordinary Sunday. It was the day she had been training for since November 2019, signing up for Tough Ruck, a military type walk carrying a weighted backpack.
Director’s Corner
Voices of our Youth
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Recently I’ve been inspired by the voices of our youth. I think it’s easy to dismiss what young people have to say because they must not know as much as the rest of us.
Farming/Nature
Delicate Butterfly
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A black swallowtail butterfly feeds on a zinnia on Bridge Street.
Schools/Sports
“Covid Silver Linings” at Suffield Academy
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Suffield Academy has opened its 2020/2021 academic year with full enrollment of 410 students. Head of School Charlie Cahn reports that the school has had no attrition due to Covid 19, quite a remarkable feat given the circumstances.