People/Business
Cpl. Bixler Gives Again
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USMC Cpl. Stephen Bixler’s father Richard Bixler speaks to the crowd attending the 11th annual picnic in Steve’s memory on Memorial Day weekend at the Sportsmen’s Cabin.
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.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
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Stephen Wayne Ayotte May 15, Age 68 Celestin Fulco May 15, Age 91 Addison Bliss Marsh May 17, Age 66 Donna M. O’Brien May 21, Age 62 Julia Grace Drinan June 7, Age 17 Joan Senick June 9, Age 60 Wanda Pohorylo June 18, Age 91 Gilbert P. Ahrens June 21, Age 78
Government/Town
Bowling Buddies Lived it Up at Luau!
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The season-end banquet for the Parks and Recreation Bowling Buddies Group was held at Sunrise Park on Tuesday, May 16.
Government/Town
Parks & Rec News
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If you are still looking for something fun for your children to do this summer – there are still spaces available in some programs!
People/Business
Competitive Skater Reflects
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Competitive figure skating captivated Kim Rossi for eleven years.
Government/Town
Senior Center Dedicates Garden
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On June 13, the Suffield Senior Center held a Community Garden Dedication in recognition of their Community Garden Revitalization Project sponsored by a grant received from the North Central District Health Department through the Connecticut Department of Public Health with special assistance provided by Home Helpers of North Central Connecticut and The Potting Shed (Lauren Perleoni).
Government/Town
Senior Center News and Mini Bus
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The Suffield Senior Center and Emergency Aid Association have partnered to offer Beat Parkinson’s Today program which is based on national research around the benefit of exercise to alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Organizations
Cycle Rally at Hilltop
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If you love motorcycles, then you want to be at Hilltop Farm on Saturday, July 22.
Organizations
FOFAH Programs
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On Labor Day, September 4, The Friends of the Farm will host its 15th Annual Farm Fest.
Farming/Nature
Inquisitive Bear Visitor
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The photographer caught this visitor at his West Suffield bird bath on the evening of June 1.
Schools/Sports
Student Athletes of the Month
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The Suffield High School Booster Club chooses one boy and one girl each month to receive the honor of “Athlete of the Month.”
Schools/Sports
Rotary Student of the Month
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Congratulations to Amelia Picard who was chosen as our Rotary student of the month for June.
People/Business
Star Award goes to Michael R. Grandfield
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Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce that Michael R. Grandfield has been named as Vice President – Commercial Lending and Business Development.
Schools/Sports
SHS Hosts FFA Convention
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On June 3, the Connecticut State FFA Convention was again held at Suffield High School. The convention was hosted by the Suffield FFA chapter, based in the Suffield Regional Agriscience Center.
Organizations
Hilltop Volunteers Honored at Picnic
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The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop, (FOFAH), hosted a volunteer appreciation picnic in June.
Schools/Sports
17th Annual Film & Video Festival
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On Tuesday, June 6, at 7 p.m., the 17th Annual Suffield Film and Video Festival was held in front of an appreciative crowd in the Suffield High School Auditorium.
Schools/Sports
SHS Courts Work Underway
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In early June, a concrete worker removes forms from the new retaining wall at the Suffield High School tennis courts.
Schools/Sports
SMS Softball Team Completes First Year
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Last summer, the Suffield Board of Education approved the pilot of a Suffield Middle School softball team, with the full support of Johanne Presser, SHS varsity softball coach, Damon Pearce, SMS principal and Michael Bosworth, Athletic Director.
Schools/Sports
New War Comes to McAlister
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McAlister Intermediate School, for a number of years, has devoted a spring day to immersing the entire fifth grade in the Civil War, with widely-recognized success.
Schools/Sports
Emperor Science Award Winner
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Marissa Guzzo was selected as one of 100 high school students from across the U.S. awarded for their passionate essays detailing the need to find a cure for cancer.