Letter to the Editor

A Response to Mel Chafetz’s Editorial

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I read the recent article in the Observer “What do People Mean” with some interest. I am a former resident of Suffield and RTC Chairman but still read the Observer to keep up with Town news.

Organizations

A Mother’s Touch 

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There’s magic in a Mother’s touch, and sunshine in her smile. There’s love in everything she does to make our life worthwhile.

Organizations

New Eagle Scout Honored

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On Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the 15th Annual Matianuck District Scouter Recognition Dinner of the Connecticut Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America, Evan Mankouski was awarded the 2019 Emil Huyghebaert Eagle Scout of the Year Award. The Matianuck District is comprised of 12 towns including Suffield and 53 scouting units.

Food for Thought

Food for Thought

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“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” – Anthony Bourdain

History

A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

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Lettered on this East Street Tobacco parade float is “THE CROP THAT MADE EAST STREET FAMOUS.” The float may have been part of the Suffield Quartermillennial anniversary parade in 1920, but it might have been prepared for one of the Suffield Agricultural Fair parades some years earlier.

Schools/Sports

Creativity Abounds!

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Liam Wright, a freshman in the Suffield Regional Agriscience program at Suffield High School takes his newly acquired woodworking skills to the next level. Liam’s mom explains he’s been using his new skills in his remote learning.

People/Business

Drive-by Parades Hit the Spot!

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While adults in our community have alternated recently between worry over the health of our loved ones and ourselves, our job security, homeschooling our children, the food security of our friends and neighbors, and the need to support our local businesses, we’ve also understandably grieved some of the things we planned and looked forward to prior to a pandemic: vacations, holidays, weddings, milestones for our high school seniors, such as a definite graduation celebration.

People/Business

Walkers Passing

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With so many folks avoiding their usual work spaces and other populous places, the sidewalks and country roads of Suffield have become happily crowded with walkers.

Library

New Nutmeg Books

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The month of May is one of my favorite times of year as a librarian. The new Nutmeg books are released!