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.
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
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. 2-10. You can apply for assistance with your home heating or utility bills. Call SCA with questions or to make an appointment to apply.
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. Amanda Thibedeau and Kathy Dunai from Cupola Hollow Farm offer produce and products grown/made of their farm including distinctive jams, jelly, relish, pickles, native honey, dip mix, goat milk soap, popcorn, fudge, breads, pies, muffins, and gift baskets. Claudia Cupe, owner of Granny’s Doggie Treats of Enfield, provides a healthier choice for dogs. Teddy Drewnowski is hard at work at the Farmers Market on the Green with all the other local farmers.
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. An example of this “Suffield Notch” is found in a highboy chest at the King House Museum in Suffield.No. The first intent, in 1670, was to settle the town in a loosely formed community with residences spread out in large lots mainly along two roads, on East Street (known then as Feather Street) and Main Street (known then as High Street) and the “Western Division.” In 1676, when the town was resettled again after the Native Americans attacked the town during King Phillip’s War, there was a shift to a more compact settlement. At least ten men moved their residences from the western part of town to High Street, although not all of the settlers moved to the central village.b. and c. but not a. Most town roads during that time were built after the construction of residences.c. Sachems were chosen because they demonstrated leadership qualities and belonged to a prominent family; they could be male or female.
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
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.
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. This picture was probably taken in the early 1950s. Kent Memorial Library has several pictures of the inside in their collection. Does anyone else have other pictures?
History
Hair Wreaths
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Hair wreaths gained the greatest popularity in the Victorian era (1837-1901).
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.
Columns
Suffield Observations – Happy New Year
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One of the many pious fictions humans entertain is the start of the calendar year.
History
Our Polish Heritage
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The Polish Heritage Society has recently received a carved wooden plaque in memory of the Goodusky family of West Suffield.
History
I Am a Proud Descendant of Immigrants
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Who was your first immigrant ancestor? What countries did your ancestors live in? What jobs did they do? What traditions and items did they bring with them? Have you ever wondered about them?
Organizations
Paul Harris Award Recipients
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Suffield Rotary Club recently recognized two people for exemplary Service Above Self by designating them as Paul Harris Fellows.
Churches
In Memoriam
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Heather Parshley June 18 Age 49 Christopher Theodore June 18 Age 67 Linda Rutz June 18 Age 87 Rita S. Firtion June 30 Age 76 Regina L. Dickinson July 7 Age 79 John Mariano July 9 Age 86 Claudia Hepner July 10 Age 89 Robert M. Moore July 23 Age 76 Kolby Zielinski July 27 Age 22 Brian Scott Young August 2 Age 58 Paul Cigal August 6, Age 81
Churches
Sacred Heart News
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Hope you had an enjoyable summer! September brings its own “busy-ness” as the school year begins and vacations wind down. As we get back on track with our routines, we look for special moments to enjoy with family and friends and our Lord.The month of September begins with our participation in Suffield on the Green. We host the Friends of the Library Book Sale in Fr Ted Hall. Our Knights of Columbus assist in the events on the green as well as selling great food, beverages and snowcones.The parish will also have a booth on the green so please feel free to stop by and say hello.
Churches
Together for Joy!
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September brings the First Church of Christ, UCC family back to the Sanctuary for worship beginning on Sunday, September 7th!
Government/Town
Repair Cafe Needs Volunteer Sharpeners
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Whether you sharpen by hand, with a grinding wheel, a belt sander or some combination, Sustainable Suffield needs your help.