Columns
Suffield Observations
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Stick to the plan!
A Love Match Made in Japan
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While most couples find love within their own country, Dave and Joanne Thayer found theirs in Japan.
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Words Matter
I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
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, Kent Memorial Library.
Organizations
Historic Places in Suffield
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The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture.
Organizations
Nine Grants Awarded to Suffield Organizations
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The Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded nine Suffield organizations grants totaling $70,980.
People/Business
New President of CAS from Suffield
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Joseph Blake, principal of Coventry High School, will take office as the 42nd president of the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) on July 1.
Government/Town
Memorial Day Remembrance
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This year’s Memorial Day remembrance was kicked off on a beautiful morning by the traditional parade down Main Street.
Schools/Sports
SHS Class of 2025 Graduation
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On a cool damp morning, family and friends waited in rain gear, but once “Pomp and Circumstance” played, the 86th annual commencement ceremony of Suffield High School on June 14 began, and the umbrellas were put away.
Schools/Sports
Rotary Students of the Month Celebrated
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On May 14, the Suffield Rotary honored three Suffield High School seniors at the Suffield Country Club.
Schools/Sports
A Musical Journey
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Anthony Ferreira is Director of Choral Music at Suffield High School, Director of Music at Second Baptist Church, Suffield, and Assistant Director of the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Public Schools Music Education Recognition
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Suffield Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education.
Schools/Sports
A Student’s Perspective on Volunteering and Community Engagement
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At Suffield Academy, service isn’t something students do, it’s something they live.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Middle School Shines in Scholastic Challenge
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February was a month of academic achievement at Suffield Middle School, as students in both 6th and 8th grades participated in the annual Scholastic Challenge.
Schools/Sports
Kindness Award Winners
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Congratulations to Suffield High School students, Avishkar Kasiliya and Zeyu “Eric” Wu who were recent recipients of the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce (NCCCC) Kindness Award.
Schools/Sports
McAlister’s Free Little Library is on the Map!
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In early 2024, three 5th graders at McAlister Intermediate School, Olivia Coombs, Phoebe Sherman, and Hamda Asim read a story called Little Libraries, Big Heroes by Miranda Paul.
Organizations
2025 Dustin Doyon Road Race A Success
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The 2025 Dustin Doyon Road Race held on May 24 had yet another successful year.