Organizations
The Polish-Lithuanian Connection
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It is very easy for anyone of Polish descent to be confused about their ancestor’s national identity.
A Love Match Made in Japan
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While most couples find love within their own country, Dave and Joanne Thayer found theirs in Japan.
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Words Matter
I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
Government/Town
Free Organic Waste Recycling
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Residents and local businesses can now drop off their organic waste (food scraps), free of charge, at our new organics collection bin at 41 Fflyer Place.
Government/Town
Win Gift Certificates on Town Clean-up Day
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Please consider joining Sustainable Suffield for Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon in celebration of Earth Day.
Schools/Sports
Distinguished Young Woman Award
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Christina Vega, a senior at Suffield High School, is an impressive young woman, articulate and poised beyond her years.
Schools/Sports
Superintendent’s Update
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As shared in previous Observer submissions, it is my intention to narrow the focus of my articles to make them shorter and more reader friendly.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Agriscience News
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In March, we held our annual Ag Bingo. This was a very successful event that helped raise funds to assist students attend the National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Convention in the future.
Schools/Sports
Aces High Robotics Team
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Photos by Aces High Teammates Team Wilby 2024 – Team celebrates their first competition at Wilby High School. The team was awarded the Inspiration in Engineering Award
Team testing the robot – Students from Windsor Locks and Suffield High Schools test out the intake and shooting functions of the robot to prepare for their first competition at Wilby High School in Waterbury. Now that the 2024 challenge has been revealed, Aces High Robotics is busy seven days a week. Competition season is long and demanding, but the payoff is tremendous. The students from Suffield and Windsor Locks High Schools dedicate countless hours to design, fabricate and build their robot based on specifications that were given during kickoff in January.
Schools/Sports
Rotary Students of the Month
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Congratulations to the Rotary Student of the Month for December, Kandace Royce and Rotary Student of the Month for February, Ianuria Mosneaga!
People/Business
Suffield Pizza, A Family Affair
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There’s something about a couple who’ve been married 37 years, have worked together for 34 in a tough business and sit shoulder-to-shoulder, laughing and joking while being interviewed.
Schools/Sports
Student Soars Above and Beyond
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To say that Keila Silva, Suffield High School Junior, has been busy is an understatement.
Schools/Sports
SHS Boy’s Basketball Record Broken
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Michael Coggins broke the all-time boy’s scoring basketball record at Suffield High School.
Farming/Nature
Mistaken Identity
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There are two woodpeckers who frequent feeders around town, and they look a lot alike.
Organizations
Apply Now for Rotary Leadership Awards
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Each year Suffield Rotary Club invites Suffield High School sophomores to apply for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.
People/Business
Ivy Rehab: New Physical Therapy Clinic
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For Mark Pillsbury, hearing the constant complaints about muscle aches and the need for physical therapy from carpenters he managed after college pushed him to become a physical therapist.
Organizations
Calling all Youth Adventurers
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Troop 260, 262 and Crew 261 are always eager to grow and welcome new youth.
Library
KML April Programs
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For more information or to register for a program, please stop by or call the library at 860-668-3896 or go online to suffield-library.org. Follow us on Facebook.
Library
KML April Books & Beyond
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On April 11, Kent Memorial Library’s Books & Beyond series will bring you New York Times bestselling author Erica Bauermeister.