Simon's Rock Accredited as Early College Institution
The New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools accredited Simon's Rock in Great Barrington. The recognition confirms the liberal arts curriculum and four year college standard for the early college program. Founded in 1966 by Mrs Elizabeth Blodgett Mall the college will graduate its first class this summer.
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Great Barrington
New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Simon’s Rock
Simon's Rock
State Board of Higher Education
Elizabeth Blodgett Mall
Fire District Public Meeting Set Wednesday
The Prudential Committee and Board of Public Works of the Fire District will hold a public meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the fire station 20 Castle St to hear requests for repair maintenance and extension of water lines and sidewalks No major extension to the system can be considered during the year unless proposed at this meeting
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Great Barrintgon
Prudential Committee
Board of Public Works of the Fire District
Castle St
Simon's Rock Students Now Studying on Own
Simon's Rock early college students at Alford Road begin a five week midwinter independent study program. Officials say the option lets focus on sub jects outside the normal curriculum with off campus trips to France and Switzerland and projects on language education and nuclear history.
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Great Barrington
Simon's Rock
Alford Road
France
Switzerland
University of
Geneva
Russia
China
Chimney topples near Main Street cutting power in town
A chimney toppled at the old Massachusetts Electric Co. operations center in Great Barrington causing outages across Main Street from the Big Bridge to St. Peter's Church and portions of Christian Hill. Over 348 customers lost power for over an hour with restoration by noon. New poles and lines were installed as the company moved its operations to Sheffield Road.
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Great Barrington
Old Massachusetts Electric Co
Main Street
Massachusetts Electric Co
Big Bridge
St. Peter's Church
Christian Hill
van Deusenville
Massachusetts Electric
Sheffield Road
Sgt Scarbro Hospitalized in Chelsea After Vietnam Wounds
Sgt Dennis M. Scarbro 19, son of Harold and Mrs. Scarbro of State Road, to arrive at Chelsea Naval Hospital Boston to convalesce from wounds in Vietnam. Assigned to Company D 1st Battalion 28th Infantry Division, he earned a Silver Star and Purple Heart. He sustained wounds in arms legs and neck near a position during a combat mission with American and South Vietnamese troops. Scarbro scored 500 points on combat proficiency tests at Ft Gordon and Ft Polk, was featured in Stars and Stripes, and is a Monu ment Mountain Regional High School graduate class of 1958. He played football baseball and basketball, entered service January, went to Vietnam June, and was named outstanding graduate of basic training at Ft Gordon.
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Great
Massachusetts
Springfield Union
Scarbro
Vietnam
Pt. Gordon
Bids Open Feb 4 for Great Barrington Post Office Alterations
Bids for alteration of the Great Barrington Post Office will be opened at 1 p.m. February 4, announced by Congressman Silvio Conte. The project, run by the General Services Administration, is budgeted from 30000 to 340000 and includes platform extension canopy doors roof sky lights and new fluorescent lighting. First bids were advertised and opened July 23 of last year but deemed excessive and rejected. Bid forms are available at the JFK Federal Building Business Service Center Room 127 Government Center Boston.
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Great Barrington
Silvio
Conte
General Services Administration
Business Service Center
Jfk Federal Building
Government Center
Boston
C H Morton Sells Store as He Retires from Jewelry Business
Chester H Morton jeweler and watchmaker retires after selling C H Morton Inc at 317 Main St to Peter J Case and Edward Finnerty. Morton, in ill health, built the business over decades after earlier work at Pharmer's Goshen and Mack's Watch Shop. The new owners will operate under CH Morton Inc with a new full time watchmaker, William West, and the Mortons live in Pittsfield with two daughters one son and two grandchildren.
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Great Barrington
Chester H. Morton
Morton
Eleanor Road
Pittsfield
Finnerty
CH. Morton
Two Arrested In Drug Case In Great Barrington
Two area youths were arrested by Police Chief Emmett J. Shea on narcotics and related charges. William Nardo Jr., 19, and John Haber, 18, pleaded not guilty and were held on 2500 dollars bail. A third suspect eluded capture as warrants were issued.
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Great Barrington
Connecticut
Berkshire
James Dawson
Bridgeport
William Dawson
North Canaan
George R. McCormick
John H. Beckwith
Arthur J. Cottrell
Cattrell
James
Atty
Robert J. Donelan
Henry E. Dozier
Polikoff Road
Sheffield
Dozier
Robert E. Burghardt
Russell Sr
Great ‘Barrington
Emmett J. Shea
Shea
Southern Berkshire District Court
William Nardo, Jr
South Egremont
John Haber
Sandisfield
Offiers and Auxiliary Install in Stockbridge Legion Post
New officers will be installed Saturday at 7 30 p m at Procter Hall Capt Allen W Harrington Jr Post 232 American Legion and its auxiliary will install officers led by district director Mrs George Schwab Adams Auxiliary president Mrs George W Schneyer Jr and other named officers Also post officers installed by Cmdr Schwab include Joseph E Galisa commander Francis L Pilling senior vice commander Robert K Vincent junior vice commander David E Braman adjutant John P McDonnell finance officer Harry L Smith chaplain Robert G Williams sergeant at arms and more In Vietnam 20th Engineer Brigade quarryman F Markham Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Markham Jr is assigned CY and P sponsored dance at St Peter's Center 8 pm to 1 am with Mellow Celebration bands.
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Dighton M. Brazee
John A. Miller
Ralph V. Ludwig
Walter N. Sehneyer
Rath Williams
Cornelius J. Antoniazzi
Glenn D. Pilling
Schwab
District 1
Joseph E
Town Census Is Begun in Stockbridge Area
STOCKBRIDGE The 1976 town census started after a census takers meeting at the Town Hall. Residents are asked to cooperate as canvassers will query ownership of power boats and the number of dogs, plus standard voter registration data. Those 20 or older as of Jan 1, 1970 must be listed, including students and service personnel, and children turning 5 by Sept 1 are counted for kindergarten planning. The canvassers and areas are listed, and an ad offers part time work for the mentally handicapped at 528-0080.
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Stockbridge
Lilian’ S
Rathbun
Thomas H. Pering
Dennis B. Sullivan
Glendale
Furnace District
Henry’ J. Fieselman
Interlaken
Edward W. Bailey
Kenneth A.’ Oppermann
Stanley'j. Osak
Stockbridge Village
Peewee and Junior League scores from Lenox week
In Peewee action the Royals routed the Warriors 33 to 8 behind Charles Ryan's 26 points and Michael Coakley s 10. The Knicks beat the Nats 15 to 10 with Robert Coakley scoring 10 and James Vreeland starring on defense. In Junior League the Bullets won 39 to 30 led by William Lahart s 15 and Stephen Omenlchuck s 12, while Stephen Choquette scored 13 for the losers. The Hawks edged the Pistons 25 to 23 as Paul Brazee scored 10 and James Reidey assisted the late winner. Upcoming games include Warriors vs Knicks on Monday on Court 1 and Nats vs Royals on Court 2, plus 76ers vs Hawks and Bullets vs Pistons Wednesday. Lenox notices warn drivers of hidden children at intersections and snow plow hazards. Grange meets Tuesday with refreshment committee listed. Pizza tonight at Joe s Grill.
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LENOX
Royals
Warriors
Charles Ryan
Michael Coakley
Vernon Leyder
Knicks
Nats
Robert Coakley
Charles Thompson
James Vreeland
Bullets
Mers
William ‘Lahart
Stephen” Omelenchuck
Stephen Choquette
Hawks
Pistons
James Reidey
Paul Brazee
Brazee
Francis Wylie
76Ers
Card of Thanks Mass and Floral Tributes Notice
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude for Mass attendance and floral tributes received after a recent bereavement. The message acknowledges support from family, friends, and community, noting appreciation for sympathy and prayers during the illness and funeral period.
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Catherine Minacci
Caucuses Planned Tonight and Tomorrow in Stockbridge
Caucuses will be held with no contest in either session. Democrats meet from 7:30 to 9 tonight and Republicans from 7 to 9 tomorrow night in Stockbridge.
Plans to Build Middle School Outlined in Open Meeting
Middlefield residents will gather for an information meeting on the Gateway middle school with Dr. John V. Hulser and the Gateway Regional School Committee in attendance. A Jan. 22 town meeting will decide on the school. those unable to attend their town may join a neighboring session for information. Additional notes mention grand and traverse jury selections for February Northampton Superior Court, new jurors listed, a Grange meeting at the school with Wendell R. Cook in charge, refreshment volunteers, and licensing offices noting hunting licenses and firearm ID card requirements. The Middlefield town report printing contract was awarded to Gazette Printing Co., Northampton.
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Middlefield
Gateway Middle School
Gateway
John V. Hulser
Gateway Regional School Committee
Leon A. Gardner
Hugh 5. Miller
Superior Court
Northampton
Evelyn Boyer
Sumner Crane
John E. DeMos
Jessie Hartley
Gilbert McLeod
G. Robert Olds
Peter A. Tefts
United Church Notes Junior Fellowship Meets at Town Hall
Richmond and York chapters announce Sunday gatherings at Town Hall with times for Junior Pilgrim Fellowship 6 30 to 7 30 and YORK 7 30 to 9 Discuss In meets Wednesday 2 45 at the parsonage Junior choir rehearsal Thursday 6 30 to 7 50 and intermediate choir 7 30 to 8 30 at the Town Hall.
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United Church
Richmond
Pilgrim Fellowship
Town Hall
York
Justice Haley Attends Classes at Albany Law School
Jesse C Haley town justice joined 294 other trainees in the eighth justice training program by the Judicial Conference at Albany Law School. Courses covered criminal and civil procedure, youthful offender handling, rules of evidence, vehicle and traffic law violations, and the new penal laws.
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Stephentown
Jesse C_ Haley
Eighth Justice
The
Judicial Conference
Albany Law School
Murphy Named Legislative Minority Leader in Rensselaer
Troy New York John A Murphy of the 10th district which covers Hoosick Berlin Petersburg and Stephentown has been named Republican minority leader. Democrats hold a 10 to 5 majority on the county board elected by districts for the first time. Joseph F Warren of Sand Lake from the 8th district was named Republican caucus chairman. Murphy, a Hoosick Falls native and former town supervisor, retired three years ago after running a grocery store for 17 years.
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Troy
N.Y
John A
Murphy
Rensselaer
Hoosick
Berlin
Petersburg
Stephentown
New
Joseph F. Warren
Sand Lake
Aaia
Hoosick Fails
Ryan to Seek Re Election as Egremont Selectman
Egremont selectman John T. Ryan plans a three year re election goal while continuing as WSES program director in Great Barrington. The town shifts to three year staggered terms with one seat open each year, following prior shorter terms for Nicolai and Turner.
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Egremont
John T. Ryan
Ryan
WSES
Great Barrington
Richard T. Nicolai
Frederick I. Turner
Beer and wine license sought for Catamount Ski Area
Catamount Kitchens manager James Smith said he will apply for a beer and wine license for the Catamount ski area at this week’s selectmen meeting. The board also put out wheel-loader bid specs before January 26 and named Mrs Gertrude J Thompson as juror for the February Superior Court session.
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Catamount
Egremont
James Smith
Catamount Kitchens
Smith
Selectmen
Dan
Gertrude J. Thompson
Superior Court
Wanted Lanesboro correspondent for the Eagle
Berkshire Eagle seeks a Lanesboro correspondent to cover local news for the County Desk. Typewritten applications should be sent to the Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield Massachusetts Ad 12.
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Lanesboro
the Eagle
County Desk
Berkshire Eagle
Pittsfield
Mass
Adg
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