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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1970

Page

25

Lenox Selectmen Urge Voluntary Dog Restraint to Save Deer

Lenox Massachusetts officials pressed residents to keep dogs restrained, especially in outlying areas, after reports of dogs killing deer. Two residents testified to multiple deer deaths as selectmen debated a temporary restraining order, with one speaker opposing it and another supporting stricter limits. A nearby deer, mutilated by dogs, was shown by the Natural Resources Officer as context.

Lenox Roger L. Smith East New Lenox Road George M. Hamilton George L. Carey Lime Kiln Road Smith Carcy Hamilton Darey Massachusetts Dasva Natural Resources Gordon E. Leeman Leemnan Stockbridge

Lenten Services Begin at St Helena's Chapel

Lenten program at St Helena's Chapel starts Feb 19 for five Thursdays. Eucharist at 7 30 p.m. with coffee and discussion afterward. Rev Donald F Burr, vicar, celebrant. Rev Stephen Hackett of Lenox School guest preacher. Ash Wednesday services offer communion at 6 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with cross of ashes for seekers.

Lenox St. Helena’s Chapel Donald F. Burr Stephen Hackett Lenox School Father Burr St. Helena's

Warning Issued Against Minibikes Snowmobiles

Lenox police warn operators of snowmobiles and minibikes to stay off public ways or face prosecution after numerous complaints from townspeople. Officials seek parental cooperation to curb riding near schools as cars nearly strike and children walk home.

LENOX Anthony W. Romeo Police Department Roamey

Deer Shot After Mutilation Found Near Echo Lake

Charles E. Tenney of Stockbridge Water Co. found a live buck deer at the Echo Lake reservoir after it had been mauled by dogs. Two dogs fled as Tenney arrived. He shot the animal to end its suffering. the rear section showed canine damage.

Stockbridge Echo Lake Charles E. Tenney Stockbridge Water Co Tenney

Mrs Robinson Heads Area Kiwani Annes

Mrs. John J. Robinson was installed as president of the Stockbridge West Stockbridge Kiwani Anns at Card Lake Hotel. Other new officers include Mrs. Robert N. Faber Jr vice president Mrs. Patricia Whit mey secretary and Mrs. Ernest W. Hall treasurer. Faber installed the officers. Final week for Girl Scout cookie orders urged by Ruth G Knight. Call the Red Lion Inn if not contacted. Wanted apartment or cottage in Lee Stockbridge Tyringham area for single gentleman. Box L Berkshire Eagle Great Barrington Ady ll.

Faber Kiwanis Club of Stockbridge West Stockbridge Ruth G. Knight Knight Red Lion Inn Lee- Stockbridge-Tyringham Berkshire Eagle Great Barrington Ady

Lebanon Valley Woman's Club to Honor Charter Members

New Lebanon, N Y January schedule notes the 48th anniversary Founder’s Day gathering at 1 30 p m at Friendship House of the Church of Our Saviour with a Bow Alagic demonstration by Mrs Delmonte T Keyes of Pittsfield Hostesses include Mrs Harold B Hicks Mrs Mary Hicks Mrs John F Joline Mrs John B Mulligan Mrs Henry Prasser and Mrs Robert Smith Bowling results list Brian Tynam 218 Harry Grant 206 William Atwater Allen Willbrant 203 high three totals Grant 584 Atwater and Bazil Kline 535 Tynam 525 Kiwanis Snowmobile Race set for Feb 8 Imm Heart Sem Lenox registration 11 a m race 1 p m

New Lebanon Lebanon Valley Woman's Club Friendship House Church of Our Saviour Delmonte T. Keyes Pittsfield Harold 8. Hicks Mary Hicks John F. Jo Commercial League Brian Tynam Harry Grant William Atwater Allen Willbrant Grant Atwater Bazil Kline Tynam

Lee High School hosts state education lunch program visit

Lee High School welcomed state education officials and local leaders to learn about hot lunch programs. Community figures included Joseph Savery Edward Murray John Nagle Mrs Szewczak and Mrs Norton Decker from the League of Women Voters. North Adams State College student teacher David Moran led a law and order unit in humanities. Police Chief Boyne spoke to students about the topic. The United Students for Action held a buffet for members and parents. Katherine Duquette spoke of her 10 months as an Extension volunteer in Ulysses Kansas. Last year the group donated 50 dollars to a migrant nursery project.

LEE — School Lee High School State Department of Education Joseph C. Savery Edward F. Murray John J. Nagle Harry Szewczak Norton Decker The League of Women Voters David Moran North Adams State College United Students For Action Katherine Duquette Dalton College of 5 Rose Ulysses Kan United Students Group

Boynton Named To School Building Unit

The Selectmen named Robert Boynton of Prospect Street to the School Building Committee to replace Francis Curley who resigned due to work schedule conflicts. The nine member panel includes James I Brown Arnold R Scaramuzzi Albert N Nettleton John J Loughlin Alfred F Turner Robert S Bierwith Benjamin C Baldwin and Kenneth Beam. The town learned the Flood Relief Board approved 13198.58 to reimburse Bailey bridge work across East Lee Brook and the town seeks funds to replace two more flood damaged bridges on Forest and Chestnut streets. Ruth Hannon donated a large American flag to the town and officials thanked her.

Robert Boynton Prospect Street Francis Curley Boynton James I. Brown Arnold R. Scaramuzzi Albert N. Nettleton John J. Loughlin Alfred F. Turner Robert $. Bierwith Benjamin C. Baldwin Kenneth Beam Selectmen State S Clair East Lee Brook Forest Street Chestnut Street Ruth Hannon Housatonic Street

Fishing Derby Prizewinners Are Announced

Lee Paul R Petcen of 87 Elm St Hatfield won the Lee Sports men s Association third annual derby at Goose Pond with a 2.4 pound brown trout. Senior winners include Ada Puntin 55 Pembroke Ave Pittsfield largest pickerel two pounds Tommy Caty Lee second largest trout and Paul Petcen largest perch one pound. Junior division winner is Craig Whalen Stockbridge with a 13 pound pickerel. Runner up for largest pickerel were Lee boys Mark Kelly and Gerald Cahalan with 1 1 4 pounders. Gerald Cahalan chaired the derby which drew 30 entries. Miss Laurie Wells RN daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wells of Maple Street has been named to Fairleigh Dickinson University s dean s list in Rutherford New Jersey where she is a junior.

LEE Paul R. Petcen Elm St Hatfield Lee Sportsmen’s Association Goose Pond Ada Puntin Pembroke Ave Pittsfield Tommy Caty Paul Petcen Chestnut St Craig Whalen Laurie Wells R.N Richard Wells Maple Street Fairleigh Dickinson University Rutherford, N.J

Lee Cafe Demolition Permit Discussed by Selectmen

Pittsfield selectmen reviewed an inquiry from contractor Del P Virgilio about demolition of the former Lee Cafe on Railroad Street. They said a regular building permit suffices. Neither contractor nor owner rep Serra Realty Trust was available to comment. The frame building sits on a shallow east Railroad Street lot opposite the current Lee Cafe and is assessed at $5,000.

Uth Selectmen del P. Virgilio Pittsfield Railroad Street Serra Realty Trust Lee Cafe

Open House Set At Police Dept Headquarters

LANESBORO Police Chief John McCormick announced an open house at the newly organized police department headquarters at the Town Hall annex on North Main Street Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. All townspeople are invited. LANESBORO The drivers were uninjured when two cars sideswiped on Route 7. Frederick A. Burbank, 17, of Old State Road, Berkshire, northbound, collided with Susan Moore, 23, of Monica Drive, southbound. Damages were about 1206 and 800 dollars respectively. investigation ongoing.

Lanesboro John McCormick Police Department Town Hall North Main Street Frederick A. Burbank Old State Road Berkshire Susan Moore of & Monica Drive Burbank Moore

Parish Planning Committee Meeting Friday at 7:30

The Parish Planning Committee will meet Friday at 7 30 at the parish house of the Federated Church. All officers and committees are urged to attend. Also noted are events: Kiwanis Snowmobile Race and Fed Imm Heart Seminar in Lenox.

The Federated Church

North Adams Coin Show at Dalton Legion Hall

Local notice announces a coin show at the Dalton American Legion Hall on Sunday February 15. Admission is free and despite the abbreviated ad, readers are invited to attend and browse a variety of coins and related items.

Sun Dalton American Legion Hall Ady

Resources Program Set In 3 Towns

Berkshire Conservation District schedules a natural resources program Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Stockbridge, with speakers including Karl Hekier of the Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission and others. Invites go to town officials, planning boards, and conservation commissions in Lee, Lenox, and Stockbridge, plus interested residents.

Berkshire Conservation District Pam Procter Wall Stockbridge Lee, Lenox and Karl Hekier Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission Berkshire County William Meyer Conservation District Dick Boyce Regional Extension Service Edward C. Konieczny U.S. Soil Conservation Service Stetson Adams Robert Lear State Department of Natural Resources Eugene Moran State Division of Fisheries and Game

Parochial School Aid Article Filed In Adams

Adams town meeting may consider a warrant article proposing aid to parochial schools. Stanley Gwozdz submitted a petition with about 30 signatures, seeking a vote on March 23, but the article may miss the submission deadline. It sets a minimum aid of 150 per elementary student and 250 per high school student.

Adams Stanley Max"’ Gwordz Earl F. Kelley Kelley Gwozdz Gwaozdz Selectman Fred Dabrowski

Williams Alumni Fund Again Sets Drive Record

WILLIAMSTOWN The Williams College Alumni Fund closed its 1969 campaign January thirty one with a record 471751 in unrestricted cash from alums, parents and friends, though short of the goal. This is a 3 percent rise over last year and may be a new high for annual giving at Williams. Total unre stonated cash gifts exceed eight million since campaigns began. Alumni gifts reached 609977, up 37154 from last year, with 6421 of 11540 alumni contributing. Parents and friends also donated substantial sums. Memorial gifts added 3114.

Williamstown Williams College John P. English Williams Society of Alumni M. Michael Griggs Greenwich Conn

300 Acres Sold in 3 Towns

A 100-acre parcel at the Monterey Otis and Tyringham line was sold by Amanda Haenel to Marc Sheldon of New York for about 72000, with a house off the Otis Tyringham Nam Road. The Eagle sources say the site may be set aside for residential development. Sheldon unavailable for comment.

Monterey Otis Yringham Amanda Haenel Mavc Sheldon New York Central Berkshire Registry of Deeds Otis-Tyring- Nam Road The Eagle Sheldon

Hinsdale town budget ups spending and tax rate

Hinsdale town meeting list shows 29 articles totaling 458 419 in requests up 41 673 from last year driven by school costs. The Finance Committee recommends approving all items with a potential tax rise of 6 75 per thousand, raising the 1969 rate of 39 50 by about 17 percent.

Hinsdale Central Berkshire Library Committee Fire Department

Dalton subcommittee to meet on 24 room school plan

The building subcommittee of the Central Berkshire Regional School District will meet tonight at 7 30 at Dalton Junior High School with architect Paul Leineck of Haynes Leineck Smith. Leineck reported last December on preliminary plans for a 24 room school to house about 530 pupils in grades four through six on Fox Road beside Wahconah Regional High School. The proposed two story brick and block building could push a larger building program presentation into May.

Dalton Central Berkshire Dalton Junior High School Paul Leineck Haynes

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