History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and
lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.
Connecticut Children’s Hospital Benefits from Generous Donation
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The DeSimone Family Trust, established by long time past Suffield residents Jerry and RoseMarie DeSimone have donated $2.5 million dollars to support a neonatology intensive care facility and services in the newly built tower at Connecticut Children’s.
History
Hair Wreaths
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Hair wreaths gained the greatest popularity in the Victorian era (1837-1901).
History
A Moment in Time – Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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Provided by Art Sikes This photo is titled “North West District – East Society” or the Hasting Hill School. It’s located just north of First Baptist Church on Hill Street.
History
Summer Exhibit at King House Museum
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The summer exhibit at the King House Museum & Barn is a unique and stimulating display of artistic talent.
Government/Town
Greater Together Community Fund Seeks New Members
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The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is now accepting applications for new members of its committee.
History
Trivia Answers
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a. Furniture. To save money and time, an unknown early Suffield woodcraftsman did not include a dovetail joint when making drawers for chests and bureaus, leaving a square open notch at the back of the drawer.
Government/Town
Suffield Farmers Market
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Marjorie Rollet Begin of Merry Mite Wild Gardens offers “tried and true, like Grandma grew…” a little bit of everything including pottery, flowers, plants, annuals, shrubs, fresh eggs, garden sculptures, etc. Farmers Market abundance for all.
Organizations
Suffield Community Aid
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Register for the Flu Shot Clinic: Registration is open for the Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 8 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This event is co-hosted with the Suffield Senior Center, in partnership with North Central District Health Department. Please call SCA to register today: 860- 668-1986.Generation Power- Providing Rebates on Fuel:Generation Power (formerly Operation Fuel) will be open for applications Sept.
Organizations
Suffield Girl Scout Earns Highest Award
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Beatrice Marcavitch, a Suffield High School 2025 graduate, was awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.