Book Reviews
Book Review
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What an extraordinary piece of writing–though not one for easy reading when you’re tired, or for passing the time in an airport while waiting for a flight.
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.
People/Business
Jim Turek: Music Man
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Jim Turek’s grandparents were Polish immigrants. His paternal grandparents owned a farm on East Street.
Organizations
Suffield Players Memorial Scholarship Applications Now Open
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The Suffield Players, a renowned theater company dedicated to promoting the performing arts, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for two prestigious scholarships.
Organizations
Thanks for your Help in Saving Gorillas
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Fifty-five pounds of old cell phones and handheld devices have been provided to EcoCell for recycling since October, when Suffield Rotary and their Suffield High School Interact Club began the handheld electronic device recycling program.
Organizations
Subtitled Performances at the Suffield Players
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In a bid to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, The Suffield Players are thrilled to announce three subtitled performances for their upcoming production of You Can’t Take It with You.
Organizations
TVAA Show at KML
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The Suffield Arts Council will play host to the Tobacco Valley Artists Association spring member show in April.
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.
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.
Organizations
Calling all Youth Adventurers
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Troop 260, 262 and Crew 261 are always eager to grow and welcome new youth.
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
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.
Farming/Nature
Mistaken Identity
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There are two woodpeckers who frequent feeders around town, and they look a lot alike.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
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.