Organizations

Suffield Rotary Champions Global Effort: End Polio Now International Day

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Each year on October 24, communities around the world unite for End Polio Now International Day, raising awareness and support for the ongoing effort to eradicate polio.Polio, a highly infectious disease that once claimed hundreds of thousands of lives annually, has been brought to the brink of extinction through decades of international cooperation, scientific ingenuity, and unwavering community engagement. Yet, until polio is eradicated everywhere, no child is truly safe. The Suffield Rotary Club joins Rotary International and partners worldwide in the historic mission to end polio forever.Polio eradication became Rotary’s flagship cause in 1985 with the launch of the PolioPlus program. At the time, polio paralyzed 350,000 children each year. Rotary envisioned a world where every child would be safe from this crippling disease and began a campaign to immunize children everywhere.Today, thanks to Rotary and its partners—including the World Health Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and UNICEF—polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%.

Farming/Nature

The Intellectuals

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There is something about intellectuals. We happened to grow up playing with lots of kids in the neighborhood. But one family seemed to have had a little more brain power than the rest of us, and we should have seen the signs. As we raced in and out of houses and through back yards, their house was the one with the chess set at the ready and bookcases overflowing. Classical music might be wafting down the stairs, and every one of the kids played an instrument and played it well.

Organizations

West Suffield Village Improvement Association Meeting

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There will be a meeting of the WSVIA on Monday, October 6th at 7pm at West Suffield Academy Hall, 1499 Mountain Rd, West Suffield. All are welcome. We are going to be discussing what direction our association needs to take concerning West Suffield Academy Hall. At this point we rent out the building for social events. The reduced number of rentals has forced us to look at our options.

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Scouting in the Land of Fire and Ice

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Troops 260, 262 and Venturing Crew 261 had an epic summer adventure in Iceland, and wow, what a trip it was! After two years of planning and fundraising, 26 Scouts and leaders finally set out on a journey they’ll never forget.The adventure kicked off in Reykjavik, where they wandered through streets lined with museums, art and interesting food. Some of the adults even braved Iceland’s infamous fermented shark (hákarl)— however we’d recommend the hot dog. Photo by Sarah Thomas Scouts pose together before visiting Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s iconic waterfalls. But it wasn’t all about the city.

Library

Library Activities

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For more information or to register for a program, please stop by or call the library at 860-668-3896 or go online to suffield-library.org Follow us on Facebook. All programs are free. General Programs

Movies at the LibraryKML is showing movies! Visit our website at www.suffield-library.org for more information, including this month’s movie showtimes.Books and Beyond Discussion with Anna JohnstonPlease join us via Zoom on November 13 at 7 p.m. to discuss The Borrowed Life of Fredrick Fife with Anna Johnston. Copies of the book are available at the library and on the Libby, Hoopla, and Palace Project apps.

Director’s Corner

Director’s Corner

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Pumpkins: More Than Just Fall Decor

When autumn rolls around, one of the most iconic symbols of the season is the humble pumpkin. From its bright orange color to its versatile uses, the pumpkin has become an important part of our fall traditions. Did you know this popular squash is botanically considered a fruit because it originates from a flower? I am sure I am not the only one who always thought it was a vegetable! Whichever you consider it to be, the pumpkin has a rich history that extends far beyond pumpkin pies and Halloween decorations.One of America’s oldest native crops, pumpkins have been cultivated for more than 6,000 years.

People/Business

Suffield’s Newest Centenarian

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Suffield Senior Center was host to a very special celebration on Wednesday, September 10, as Eugene Christian – known affectionately as “Gene” to his many friends – turned 100 years of age while surrounded by friends and family. Decked out in a birthday sash proclaiming him “Birthday King” and a crown that suited him almost too well, Gene beamed as center members lined up to wish him happy birthday. Photo submitted by the author Gene with his great granddaughter Francesca dancing at the event to Polish polka music. Gene’s roots in Suffield run deep. Born in 1925 in the upstairs of a house his parents rented on South Street, he later co-owned Christian Farms with his brothers.

Organizations

Local Artist Featured During October in KML Gallery

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Since 2002, the Suffield Arts Council has provided displays of local artists’ work in the Pinney Gallery of the Kent Memorial Library, found in the center of Suffield. These shows have been arranged through the efforts of longtime West Suffield resident, Fran Milliken. Mr. Milliken volunteered for this job while serving as President of the Tobacco Valley Artists Association, a title that he held for ten years. He agreed to serve as a VP in the role of gallery coordinator. This is his 23rd year in that capacity.

Schools/Sports

Blue Ribbon Winners

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Members of the Little Aces & Mini Aces teams earned some blue ribbons at this year’s 4-H fair in Somers for their presentation and demonstration of their robot and accompanying research project.L- R Luke Osowiecki, Sawyer Prusi, Rohan Gupta, Leila Prusi and Dean Prusi

Schools/Sports

The Votes Are In!

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Suffield Girl Scouts were once again collecting votes at Suffield on the Green. The previous two years Suffield Girl Scouts accepted votes for the ever important Suffield’s Favorite Girl Scout Cookie (Thin Mint, of course). On the “ballot” this year: Suffield’s Favorite Spot. Photo by Erica BoucherL to R: Ella Kettles, Annalise Boucher

In the running: A. Ward Spaulding School, McAlister Intermediate School, Suffield Middle School, Suffield High School, Kent Memorial Library, Sunrise Park, Hilltop Farm (NOT the Creamery!) and Town Hall/Green.And the honor goes to … A. Ward Spaulding School (117 votes)! Second place goes to Kent Memorial Library (92 votes), which was closely followed by Hilltop Farm (85 votes) and Sunrise Park (83 votes).