Editorial
Happy Retirement
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How did I get here? I started working when I was eleven years old.
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.
Farming/Nature
Farmall Tractors Are A Town Staple
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In Suffield you can see Farmall tractors in most neighborhoods.
People/Business
Suffield Folks Send Help Down South
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On Friday, October 4, Dr. Don Ledoux, of Turning Point Wellness Center, shared with his friend Eric Corriveau of CorriBuilders his desire to do something to help the people in North Carolina whose lives were changed forever by Hurricane Helene.
Columns
The Versatile Crepe
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The name, crepe, comes from Old French ‘crespe’ which traces back to the Latin ‘crispa’ or ‘crispus’ which means curled.
Government/Town
Choose your Favorite Tree
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You can own a lovely matted photo of one of Suffield’s trees and support tree planting in Suffield at the same time.
Organizations
Suffield Garden Club Highlights Local Business
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On October 7, Suffield business owner Tracey Trombley, passionate owner of The Plant Lounge, will present “Paws and Plants: Ensuring Pet Safety with Indoor Houseplants.”
Organizations
SWC Plays It Safe and You’re Invited
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SWC is holding a special event October 8 at noon in the Gallery at Kent Memorial Library.
Government/Town
Parks & Rec Department’s Road Race Sets A Record!
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The Suffield Parks and Recreation’s 44h Annual 10K Road Race, 20th Annual 5K Run, 2.5 Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run Road Race presented by PeoplesBank were held on Saturday, September 7 starting at Suffield Middle school.
Government/Town
Sustainable Suffield’s Five New Fall Initiatives
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According to Sustainable Suffield chairperson Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy, the town task force is pursuing five measures to help improve our environment this fall.
Government/Town
Fishing Under the Old Oak
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Charlie Catterblast sighed as he leaned back against the old shady oak, fishing pole held loosely in his left hand, ham sandwich in his right.
People/Business
Art Therapy for All
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A childhood frustration over minor imperfections led Milly Dalida Janevathanavitya down an unexpected path.
People/Business
Situational Awareness in Daily Life
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Ever have that feeling that something’s not quite right – a gut instinct kicks in?
Farming/Nature
A Colony of Cormorants
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If I happen to be walking the canal path on one of these last warm days sometimes, I see a cormorant fishing
History
Your Roots Run Deep Acadians in Suffield
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A newspaper article by Diana Ross McCain in 1989 both inspired and contributed to this account of Acadians in Suffield.
Light Pollution Part 2 The Solutions
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Reducing light pollution can sometimes be relatively simple by becoming aware of what to look for when buying outdoor lighting products.
Organizations
Art Sale in KML Gallery to Benefit Charity
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The gallery in the Suffield Library will be featuring a sale of paintings by a gifted Suffield artist, Barbi Coffin, during October.