Organizations
Suffield Projects Awarded More Than $77,000
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Twelve Suffield organizations have received grants totaling $77,460 from the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
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.
Book Reviews
Book Review
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Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 2022. Knopf. 401 pp.
Organizations
Packard Tournament Commemorates 32 Years
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On Friday, August 11, the Suffield Rotary Club hosts the 32nd Annual Glenn T. Packard Golf Tournament at the Oak Ridge Golf Club. The shotgun style tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. and includes lunch and drinks on the course, an hour of free beer, prizes, raffles and great camaraderie with friends old and new. For those who register and pay by July 17 the price is $150, increasing to $175 after that date. You can register a full team or as an individual in which case we will pair you with other players. Please call or email Tournament Chair Michael Loudon at (770)283-7608 & loudon62@gmail.com or Jay Presser at JayPresser@gmail.com to request a registration form or contribute as a sponsor at some level.
Organizations
Suffield Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
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The Suffield Rotary Club is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 scholarships.
Director’s Corner
Summer Reading Fun and More!
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Summer reading kicked off a few weeks ago, and July and August will be abuzz with summer readers of all ages.
People/Business
Suffield Native Wins Scholarship
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Emily Brydges, from Suffield, currently studying Economics and Mathematics at Wellesley College, was awarded one of five $1,500 scholarships from FirstLight Power.
Organizations
LBGTQIA+ Celebration
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On a beautiful Sunday, hundreds of people gathered on the Town Green for the third annual Suffield LBGTQIA+ Pride celebration.
Organizations
Cub Scouts Had a Fun Filled Year
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It was another year of fun, adventure and learning for Suffield Cub Scout Pack 266.
Organizations
Jack Shanks Becomes an Eagle
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Jack Shanks from Suffield Scout Troop 260, family, friends, and colleagues from both Troops 260 and 262 all celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Tuesday, June 13.
Organizations
DAR Good Citizen Award
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The Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR) held its Good Citizen Award presentation on May 21.
Organizations
Troop 66 Visits Washington, D.C
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On Wednesday of spring break, Troop 66 left for Washington, D.C.
Schools/Sports
Kindness Awards
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Congratulations to Suffield High School students Galen Schuster, Aiden Connors, and Rylie Baril who received the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce (NCCCC) Kindness Award for the months of March, April and May, respectively.
Schools/Sports
Recycle Your Old Cell Phones and Devices
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By recycling cell phones, YOU can help animals like gorillas, chimpanzees, and okapis by reducing the demand for new materials to be mined.
Schools/Sports
SPS Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
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Suffield Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
Schools/Sports
BOE Appoints Spaulding School Assistant Principal
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The Suffield Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Christina Kupec as the Assistant Principal of A. Ward Spaulding School.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Middle School Honors Students
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Eighteen outstanding eighth-grade students were honored for citizenship and leadership on June 6 at Suffield Middle School.