Organizations
Rotary Installs Officers
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Consistent with its tradition, on July 1st the Suffield Rotary began its new year and installed its new slate of officers, with Scott Seabury succeeding me as President.
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Farming/Nature
Migration Pit Stop Available
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As part of Connecticut’s effort to preserve our state’s natural beauty and generally keep Mother Nature happy, the State has been trying to compensate for the natural environment’s degradation as population encroaches on essential habitats.
Organizations
Memorial Fund Awards Presented
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On May 20, the Memorial Fund Committee of the Suffield Garden Club surprised three 2020 graduates of Suffield High School by arriving on their front lawns to present their annual awards.
Suffield Garden Club
Are Hydrangeas Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?
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Now let me ask you, is there one of us who doesn’t appreciate the opulent appearance of blooming hydrangeas? Although hydrangeas are, without a doubt, beautiful and one of the most sought-after flowering bushes, there’s a caveat here.
People/Business
Suffield Welcomes Bar Fore Grill
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Suffield has a new choice for dining out. Bar Fore Grill (www.barfore.com) at the Suffield Country Club is now open daily to the public, 11:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.
Farming/Nature
Brilliant Sunflowers
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At the Bielonko farm on East Street North, this beautiful row of sunflowers stretches off to the west.
Farming/Nature
Monarch Migration
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My Samsonite suitcase is still stashed under the guest room bed as it has been since the days in March when we were told in no uncertain terms to stay home.
Organizations
Suffield’s Own Second Chance Shop
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You don’t really appreciate what you have until it’s gone.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews
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Those Days by Hamilton Fish Armstrong & An Orphan of Hell’s Kitchen by Liz Freeland
Through the Looking Glass
Story of an Unknown Pirate
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Perhaps, like me, you have found that when authors write about obscure historical figures, their work becomes more a history of the era than an actual biography.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame Recipients
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The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame is pleased to recognize Lilia Rzecinski and Stephen Sattan as the recipients of their 2020 scholarships.
Schools/Sports
Sustainability at Suffield Academy
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The campus at Suffield Academy is a well-maintained historic site on our Main Street, so it is no surprise to learn that behind the scenes the school has been working steadily for many years to improve its use of natural resources, reduce its carbon footprint, and thus become more environmentally friendly.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Academy’s Preparations for Fall
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Surely, we all sympathize with the very difficult position in which our schools are finding themselves during the Coronavirus outbreak, as they try to make decisions about the upcoming academic year.
Schools/Sports
National Invention Convention Winner
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Gianna Guzzo was selected as one of three high school seniors students from across the U.S. awarded for their inventions. Recipients of awards are made possible by Raytheon Technologies
Director’s Corner
Community Support
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Community is important. If it were not for my community of staff within the Library, I may not have taken the plunge into the pool of candidates for Library Director.
Schools/Sports
Superintendent’s Update
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It is with great anticipation that I write this article as we prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Suffield for its continued investment in the education and welfare of our children.
Schools/Sports
On the Topic of Race
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My name is Christina Vega. I am Afro-Latina, and I am so proud.
Organizations
Suffield Community Aid
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Staff has been working inside our locked door since the pandemic began. We have used the time to familiarize ourselves with programs and resources to help our residents who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Government/Town
Remington Street Bridge Update
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Major progress has been made on the bridge construction, and completion by the end of October is still expected.