Food for Thought
Food For Thought
|
“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. – Arthur Ashe
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
|
Mandy Presser took the Observer along on her visit to the Andasibe National Park in Madagascar, but just as the camera was about to click, a local lemur jumped on her arm, and she dropped the paper in surprise.
Suffield Observations
The irrepressible Janet Banks
|
When you write about the town you live in, you’re bound to get a few reactions.
Now and Then
Suffield’s Pioneer: Early and Everlasting Education
|
A half- century ago, Harriet Bruce pioneered the establishing of early childhood education into Suffield’s Public Schools.
Through the Looking Glass
Our Plugged-In Kids
|
I have been thinking about children and their relationship to today’s electronic devices. Several of my friends are of the opinion that small children should be denied use of these devices so that other aspects of their development, e.g., physical and social, are not compromised.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
|
Fall is my favorite season! Although shorter days, the air is crisp and scented with pumpkin spice, kiddos return to routines and Sundays are for family and football! I hope your summer allowed time to experience new programs offered by our revitalized Parks and Recreation Department (P&R) under Director Pete Leclerc, new Recreation and Sports Programmer Jen Filer, Special Programs Coordinator Donna Carney-Bastrzycki and Assistant Pam Cocca. P&R’s fun-filled camps highlighted new learning-based activities: nature education, swimming, hiking and cooperative games. Guest presenters, the Monarch Butterfly Ranch, Police and Fire Departments and two-time Himalayan Mountain trekker Scott Emmons, engaged and inspired campers.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
|
The Lamberti family made the long, last-stage climb to this famous spot to view the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, seen here behind them. Posed with the Observer are, from the left, Marcella, Dad Mike, Mom Monica, and Jake.