Editorial

Challenging Times

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Book challenges and bans in public and school libraries and school curriculums are sweeping across our nation.

Government/Town

Senior Center & Mini Bus News

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Mini Bus Trips All trips require five passengers and weather permitting. Please call 860-668-3844 to make reservation. Thursday, February 2 Shopping at Walmart; pickups start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7 Shopping at Holyoke Mall; pickups start at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 10 Lunch at Lulu’s; pickups start at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 14 Valentine’s Day Breakfast; pickups start at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February 16 Shopping at Walmart; pickups start at 8:30 a.m. Monday, February 20 NO BUS President’s Day Tuesday, February 21 Shopping at Trader Joe’s; pickups start at 8:30 a.m. Friday, February 24 MGM Casino Springfield; pickups start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 28 Lunch at Center Square Grill; pickups start at 11:30 a.m.

Lunch Menu – Please make reservations by noon the day prior. Lunches are $5 and include coffee, tea, cold beverage, and dessert. Wednesday, February 1 Crab Mac & Cheese with vegetables Thursday, February 2 Parmesan Meatballs, tossed salad with Italian bread and butter Wednesday, February 8 Taco Casserole with salsa, chips and sour cream Thursday, February 9 Ham and cheese sandwich with homemade potato soup Tuesday, February 14  Valentine’s Day breakfast including pancakes, sausage and eggs Wednesday, February 15  Stuffed Cheese Chicken Breast with a spinach sauce over pasta Thursday, February 16 Hamburg Steak with onions and gravy, mashed potatoes and vegetable Wednesday, February 22 French Onion Soup and charcuterie board meat with cheese, crackers, grapes, vegetables and dip Thursday, February 23 Million Dollar Chicken Casserole and vegetable

Blood Pressure Screenings: Wednesday, February 8 and Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by Suffield Community Aid. Footcare: Wednesday, February 22, $30.00 fee payable to the nurse.

Farming/Nature

Woodpeckers and Strangers

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More often than not when I am at Stony Brook Park, I hear the red- bellied woodpecker calling. He is a common woodpecker in these parts, but that was not always the case. As kids, we never laid eyes on one. But over the past few decades, they have expanded their range from the South to include New England, and I am glad of it. He is a handsome bird who confuses folks because he has more red on his head than his belly.

Library

KML Innovative Book Discussions

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The onslaught of the COVID virus has been devastating in many ways, but it has also brought about some creative and innovative ideas. One of the notable ones has occurred right here in Suffield at our local library. Beginning in April of 2021, librarian Pinki Shah, with her co-worker Sabine Schneider, instituted a Zoom program called Books and Beyond. This is not your usual book group discussion, and it is not part of a larger or national effort; it is something entirely local and entirely owing to the energy and thoughtful problem solving of the two librarians. Six times a year, during the fall and winter when outdoor activities are limited, the women select a book, often one by a debut author, and one with strong positive reviews.