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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
27
A toy production program at Lee Central School involves about 40 seventh and eighth graders. under shop instructor Robert Tierney, students repair and assemble toys for a Christmas distribution through the local Toys for Needy Children campaign.
This year’s bills against the town must be sent to the Selectmen by December 18. Bills received after that date will not be paid until after the March annual town meeting. Correction: a $400 bid for the G I truck was not accepted.
Machinist Mate 1 C Malcolm A Bidwell USN son of Mr and Mrs Adriel J Bidwell Route 76 Sandisfield returned to San Diego aboard the destroyer tender Fiedmont completing the ship's 16th deployment to the Far East.
Lee Forty five Lee High School students and United Student Action members met Wednesday to repair toys for Belchertown Hospital children. A second workshop is planned next Wednesday. Donation contacts listed. Officers elected include chairman Jenni fer Hitchock cochairman Michael Vecchia secretary Margaret Humeston and treasurer Chris Durett.
Lenox town officials said negotiations with the Police Department cannot proceed until a state certified negotiator is available. An election for a bargaining unit may be delayed by Labor Relations Commission workload. A special town meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p m to act on six articles including a zoning bylaw revision. A snowmobile raffle winner Milton Sample of East Street was announced. The Rev Carlyle B Roberts interim pastor of Hope Church announced a Christmas concert Sunday at 7 p m titled Prepare Him Room with a 30 voice senior choir under Rev George W Saunders. The concert is at Hope Church Kemble Street at the junction of the bypass.
A 27 member youth group from St Vincent De Paul and Grace Methodist Churches will sing carols at a tree lighting Saturday at 4 30 in the village square. On Sunday December 21 at 4 30 they perform carols and tableaux of the Christmas story at the Methodist Church. Directors are Mrs Chris Pereglou Mrs Frederick Daniels and Mrs Steven Brady. Public invited to both events.
Lee officials presented a $1 million modular elementary school plan for Grades K through 4 to be ready by September. The 22 pre fabricated classrooms plus gym and cafeteria would sit near Maple and Greylock, easing space shortages. Architects cautioned on financing and possible state aid, with a tentative SEB meeting set for next Thursday.
Lenox Memorial High School will hold a college seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. on December 25. Twenty three former Lenox High students now in college will discuss preparation, courses, and personal adjustments. Principal Donald A. Welch will moderate, with guidance and National Honor Society sponsors.
A government backed initiative invites citizens to pursue personal improvement while contributing to national welfare. Officials say private gains align with public good, urging participation through training, community projects, and compliance with new guidelines. Major organizations support the plan and outline funded opportunities.
Supt. Maurice J. Boulanger said regionalization of the Lee Otis Tyringham superintendent union or Lee public and parochial departments would likely meet the state 2000 enrollment threshold within a year, while a regional vocational district for Southern Berkshire was proposed as a longer term goal. A regional core district could include Lee Great Barrington Lenox Sheffield with other towns optional.
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