People/Business
Come, Honor, and Save Our Vets
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For a special tribute honoring those who serve our country, a new, dedicated group is inviting folks to come to Suffield High School on Veterans’ Day and share their concern about an American tragedy.
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.
Government/Town
Veterans’ Day Ceremony
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There will be a Veterans’ Day Ceremony at the Suffield Veterans’ Memorial on November 11 at 11 a.m. honoring those military who have served our country.
Op-Ed
Not Right Now
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Like many people in Suffield, I would like to have a nice community center, but not now. I say this for two good reasons.
Op-Ed
Killing A Community Center
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I am a freelance photojournalist and served on official committees studying the disposition of the former Bridge Street School Building and property beginning in 2005.
Op-Ed
Bridge Street Community Center – Delayed Again
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Plans for the reuse of the former Bridge St. School building started with committees and studies in 2005. Careful deliberations, community forums, and ongoing public updates have occurred continuously in the intervening 12 years.
Government/Town
Road Work on Thrall Avenue
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Road work on Thrall Avenue will include reconstruction of 0.15 miles of the 1.5 mile road, milling and paving of the remaining mile, along with a number of drainage improvements.
Letter to the Editor
A View on Protesting
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The flag isn’t owned by our military. It doesn’t symbolize our military. It symbolizes the concepts of freedom, liberty and justice for all people.
Editorial
From Armistice to Veterans Day
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November is upon us and with it comes thoughts of upcoming holidays. For us of the baby-boom generation, one of the most special was one called Armistice Day – not a day full of shining ornaments or brightly colored wrapped gifts, but a very special day indeed.
Op-Ed
Stand Up and Vote
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“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry during the colonies’ struggle for independence. Thousands of citizens, and in particular soldiers, endured unimaginable hardships and risked their lives and fortunes for the right to self govern.
Government/Town
Mums Brighten Veterans Memorial
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The chrysanthemums an anonymous donor planted at the Suffield Veterans Memorial for Dustin Doyon in September looked particularly beautiful on this autumn afternoon in mid-October.
Organizations
Deadline Drawing Near!
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In the October issue, we announced a writing contest in honor of Lester Smith.
People/Business
He Served His Country, Now He Serves His Community
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Veterans’ Day holds a special place in Suffield’s heart. Townspeople have traditionally honored the day with respectful attendance, listening carefully to the prayers of chaplains and words of speakers.
Organizations
Observer Offers Online Advertising
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Last year, The Suffield Observer launched an interactive digital edition featuring an easy to read format and straightforward navigation.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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On the westernmost point of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, this summer, the Dodds family poses with the Observer at Sunset.
Organizations
Great Weather, Exhibits, Events, Food = A Great Suffield on the Green, September 9 & 10!
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Amelia Shanks is all smiles as she poses with her dog, Piper, a Portuguese Water Dog.
Parks and Rec
Runners and Walkers Enjoy Road Races
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The 38th Annual 10K Road Race and 13th Annual 5K Run was held on Saturday, September 9 with 177 participants.
Parks and Rec
Fitness Activities for All Ages
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Stay fit this fall and participate in a variety of active programs for all ages and levels.
Parks and Rec
Scare-It-Up Scarecrow Contest
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Join in on second annual, Scare-it-up Suffield Scarecrow contest.
Farming/Nature
Sassafras, a Workhorse of a Tree
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This time of year our beloved sugar maples are getting all the attention.
Organizations
The Fall Garden
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The Suffield Garden Club will hold an evening monthly meeting on Monday, October 2, at 5:45 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 100 North Main Street.