Suffield’s Pride
Jack Patterson, Suffield’s Pride
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When Jack Patterson was shagging flies for his First Church team in the Suffield Little League, his dream was like that of young boys everywhere – to be a baseball player when he grew up. Fast forward to June 2018 and Jack’s dream is coming true as he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 32nd round of the MLB draft.
Now and Then
Giving Thanks and Gifts
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Giving thanks at Thanksgiving time and gifts at Christmastime, we count and share blessings. Reaching beyond unease toward peace on earth many yearn to rest, not necessarily as “merry gentlemen,” but as faithful people recalling more comfortable times.
Through the Looking Glass
Attitude is Everything When It Comes to Teaching
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My favorite teacher, Dr. Sylvan Barnet, died recently. I was glad that I’d finally emailed him and told him of my visit to the New York University’s English department.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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By way of tradition, I have used my November update as a “year-in-review.” It’s a great way to share with residents our accomplishments and keeps me accountable for the goals I’ve set.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“It’s no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.” – Mark Twain
Suffield Observations
Something to talk about
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Last month, while dining at a local restaurant, a Suffieldian I’ve known for almost 15 years came to our table and asked us how things were going, and I told her things were not perfect. She breathed this huge sigh of relief and revealed to us that things in her life were not perfect either.
