Editorial
Performance Reviews Make Sense
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While attending a Town Meeting on the budget, I happened to notice that employees who were not unionized, were given raises that varied significantly from one to another.
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.
Letter to the Editor
Another View on Protesting
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In “A View on Protesting” written by Rick Stromoski, an argument is made that it’s not the people who protest who give shame to those in our military but our government representatives who don’t live up to principles in the Constitution.
Editorial
No. No. NOT Again!
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Another school shooting. More than 400 people shot in over 200 school shootings since Sandy Hook (New York Times, February 15, 2018).
Farming/Nature
Nature’s Sculpture
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The tip of a Japanese Maple branch, encased in ice in bright sunshine, reminds one of a Chilhuly glass creation.
Government/Town
Needs Assessment Survey Report
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Several months ago the Suffield Social Services Commission conducted a “town-wide needs survey.”
Government/Town
Suffield Sings!
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That’s what the organizers called this unusual concert, presented to a well-filled Suffield High auditorium on Sunday afternoon, February 11.
Schools/Sports
An Olympic Class Act
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Everyone was relieved when hometown hero Emily Sweeney walked away from a scary crash during her 4th round luge run on February 13.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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Sandy and Mike Cahill are pictured with the Observer during a November trip to France. Behind them is a World War II German gun emplacement at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, a key strong point between Utah and Omaha beaches of the Allied landings on June 6, 1944.
People/Business
Senior Walkers Celebrate
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Every year, on the Wednesday following the Manchester Road Race, the Charlie Robbins Club meets for lunch.
Government/Town
Station Four Wins
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Festive lights glow in the pre-Christmas rain at Fire Station No. 4 on Thompsonville Road, where the work of Lt. Alton Golden, the Station Manager, had won the SFD contest for best-decorated.
Farming/Nature
Mt. Manatuck’s Icy Falls
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In the late afternoon on that torrential January day when most of the snow cover disappeared, inveterate explorer Michael Preli clambered part-way up Manatuck Mountain at the end of Phelps Road and took some great photos of the mountaintop melt tumbling down the quarry face amongst the dare-devil graffiti.
Organizations
A Suffield Tablescape
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With farm-to-table, a trend that shows no signs of fading, there is excitement over the TABLE at the February Farmers Market.
Farming/Nature
Market at Large Animal Facility
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The Suffield Agriscience Center is hosting the Suffield Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Large Animal Facility.
Organizations
SWC Program Year Full of Variety
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The Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) is having a bang-up year!
Organizations
SGC Meeting to Discuss Garden Therapy
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The Suffield Garden Club will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, February 5, at 11:45 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 100 North Main Street.
Suffield Garden Club
Benefits of House Plants
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There are more reasons to keep indoor flowers and plants than just to make your house beautiful.
Organizations
Rotary Club Boasts Long History
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For more than 110 years, Rotary members have been addressing challenges around the world.
People/Business
A Sky Full Of Buckets
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It became too crowded for Asplundh to park their bucket trucks at the Highway Garage on Ffyler Place, so recently they’ve used the lot behind Bridge Street School.
Government/Town
MSP Funding Restored
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State Rep. Zawistowski (R-61) voted for a bipartisan plan that would provide funding for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) through the end of the fiscal year.