We thought you might find it helpful to understand the process we undertook to produce the Voter’s Guide. To begin, questions were drafted for the candidates based on information we thought would be helpful for voters to know. Then we sought contact information from the chairmen of both political parties. Final edits were made and all candidates were emailed the questions and allowed ten days to respond. The volunteer production staff at the Observer spent numerous additional hours preparing this month’s edition for 40 pages in order to fit the Voter’s Guide and ballot into the paper.
ByBy Amy Muska, Director of Athletics and Student Activities |
The 2025 Fall athletic season is now under way! The athletes have been working since late August in preparation for this year’s season. The days leading up to these anticipated competitions have been filled with hard work, laughter, team bonding, and plenty of Suffield spirit. The season is in full swing, with the teams competing against the surrounding towns. Many teams were successful with their first games of the season.
We have a very special project underway at Sacred Heart Parish this month. One of our members is doing an Eagle Scout project for us. We have been blessed in the past by several scouts choosing to offer their services to the parish. This month, Eagle Scout candidate, Max Hansen of troop 66, will undertake the construction of an outdoor Stations of the Cross. He will be using the stations from the former St.
There is something about intellectuals. We happened to grow up playing with lots of kids in the neighborhood. But one family seemed to have had a little more brain power than the rest of us, and we should have seen the signs. As we raced in and out of houses and through back yards, their house was the one with the chess set at the ready and bookcases overflowing. Classical music might be wafting down the stairs, and every one of the kids played an instrument and played it well.
Helen Goncher August 11 Age 99 Gil Reid August 13 Age 83 Mary Grabowski August 23 Age 82 Mary Margaret Tracy August 31 Age 92 Paul Zisk September 5 Age 90 Alice Dahms September 6 Age 94 Mary Lou Rodgers September 9 Age 81
Town Election, November 4, Suffield Middle School 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Observer asked all candidates: “What are your qualifications for this office?” Candidates were also asked another relevant question. Responses were limited to 200 words. FIRST SELECTMAN – Vote for up to OneQuestion for First Selectman: What do you think is the most pressing issue in Suffield? How would you address it? JIM IRWIN – DI am no stranger to public service.
The first meeting of the Polish Heritage Society was held on Tuesday, October 24, 2007. The group was co-founded by Harry Kozikowski and Mary Anne (Kelly) Zak, with a lot of help from Lorraine (Kulas) Rapacki. The inaugural members of the group defined their mission to collect, preserve, and perpetuate the history and culture of Polish immigrants who began arriving in the Suffield area in the late 1890s. The Suffield Historical Society adopted the PHS as a subcommittee in the spring of 2007.In the early years, the PHS, predominantly comprising first-generation Polish Americans, made significant strides in documenting their family histories and interviewing others to gather more information about the immigrants who came to Suffield. These invaluable histories are now housed in the archive room of Kent Memorial Library.
On October 4, 2025 the Suffield Elementary PTO (parent-teacher organization), a registered nonprofit organization, will host its first Color Run fundraising event for elementary school families Students will run the course and get “color blasted” with cornstarch-based dust (non-toxic, biodegradable). Photo provided by Meadow Farms Fundraising: Color-A-Thon promotional packet
Students have spent the last few weeks fundraising on their individual online pages to help the PTO provide students with enrichment activities throughout the school year and to provide school staff with much deserved appreciation. It’s not too late for local businesses to jump in and sponsor our event! We have four sponsorship levels to choose from, but welcome donations of any amount:The H2O VIP ($100 donation): Help us keep our participants hydrated throughout the course! Your company gets an Island Ad and link on our Event Website.
As the program year evolves, new opportunities for spiritual growth and mission work continue to present themselves.Opportunities for strengthening and sharing our faith and Biblical knowledge occur through worship as well as through small group opportunities:• Sunday Mornings – Reflection, Study, and Prayer – 9:00 a.m. – Library. This time prior to the worship service is an opportunity to settle your mind and soul for the week.• Sunday, October 5 – World Communion Sunday – 10:00 a.m. – Sanctuary –This day is celebrated by Christians worldwide to demonstrate unity across denominations and cultures, symbolized through the sacrament of Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper.• Beginning Tuesday, October 7 – Weekly Bible Study – Library – 11:30 a.m. This begins a weekly series of study that will continue through the program year. Study will not be held on the second Tuesday of the month.• Sunday, October 12 – “Coffee House Worship Service” – Fellowship Hall – 10:00 a.m. This is an opportunity to worship in a less formal, but still spiritual environment. Come early for a time of coffee and fellowship.• Sunday, October 19 – “Spud Luncheon” – Fellowship Hall – after morning worship service – hosted by our Light of Hope Mission team. This is a fundraiser for our Dominican Republic Mission trip in January 2026.
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