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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1970

Page

9

District Court Fines For DUI In Great Barrington

Richard C. Harvey of Pittsfield was fined 50 dollars for operating under the influence and 10 dollars for drunkenness in Southern Berkshire District Court. He pled guilty before Judge George R. McCormick. Separately, three area youths facing drug charges saw their cases continued to January 29. Theodore Dombrowski, 20, Mount Washington, released on 3500 dollars bail, pleaded not guilty to narcotics charges and related counts. William Nanto Jr., 20, South Egremont, and John Haber, 18, Sandisfield, released on 2500 dollars bail each, also pled not guilty. Narda charged with presence where narcotics kept and contributing to delinquency. Haber charged with same. Attorneys are listed. Ads accompany the notice.

Great Barrington Richard C. Harvey Lillian St Pittsfield Southern Berkshire Harvey George R. McCormick Theodore Dombrowski Mount Washington

Two Car Crash in Great Barrington Injures Little

Great Barrington police report a two car collision on Sheffield Road yesterday morning. Henry E. Dozier 25 of Polikoff Road Sheffield struck the rear of Robert E. Dunn 47 of 71 East Street who had stopped in the passing lane to make a left turn. Dozier was charged with failure to keep right. Both drivers suffered minor cuts and bruises. cars sustained front and rear damage. Meals-listed menu shows Alonday Goulash and weekly lines for Tue through Fri including fish sticks and French toast.

Great Barrington Sheffield Henry E. Dozier Polikoff Road Robert E. Dunn East St Dozier Sheffield Road Dunn

Geer Memorial Hospital Adds 2 to Board

The Geer Memorial Hospital board of incorporators in Canaan Connecticut accepted the medical staff’s nomination of two additional members for 1970. Dr Richard Collins of Lakeville and Dr John R Elliott of Canaan were elected to strengthen liaison between the staff and the operating organization of Geer Memorial extended care facility set to open next month. The nominations were approved at the December 19 board meeting and announced Tuesday.

Canaan, Conn Geer Memorial Hospital, Inc Richard Collins Lakeville John R. Elliott Canaan Harry E Clough Geer Geer Memorial

Rod and Gun Club to Host 12th Annual Game Dinner

Northwest Connecticut Rod and Gun Club plans its 12th annual game dinner Saturday night at the Pine Tree Restaurant in Sheffield Massachusetts. Tickets are available from Kobiski or Thomas Galles and will not be sold at the door. A band will provide music for dancing.

Canaan Conn Connecticut Rod Ant Gun Club Pine Tree Sheffield Mass Exhuittance Kobiiski Thomas ‘Galles

Bond to lead $1 million YMCA Building Fund in North County

John W. Bond, YMCA director and former Berkshire County Industrial Development Corp. chair, will be general chairman of the Northern Berkshire Family YMCA Building Fund campaign. He heads a 10 member Capital Funds Campaign Committee including Helen J. Stoddard and Louis Gagliardi with roles across local business and civic groups. Bond serves as North Adams Hospital trustee and has led regional development and service organizations.

North Adams John’. W. Bond Ymca Board of Directors Berkshire County Industrial Development Corp Northern Berkshire Family Ymca Capital Funds Helen J. Stoddard Meadowview Drive Cheshire Robert E. Armitage Sprague Electric Co Dixon H. Daniels Crandall Street Adams LL. Brown Paper Co John P. English Williams College Louis Gagliardi Gagliardi's, Inc Richard A. Hunter James Hunter Machine Co George A. Serrigo North Adams Hospital John C. Rider Charles Pfizer Co Ernest H. Rosasco District Court of Northern Berkshire Donald A. Thurston Berkshire Broadcasting Co Bond Northern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Northern Berkshire Development Corp Northern Berkshire United Community Services

Dalton Post Office Unaffected by Federal Cutback

Dalton considers the 1968 approved post office project amid federal building slowdowns. Congressman Conte reports the Dalton site had not been selected by Sept 24 and awaits Post Office Department status updates. Local groups gather at Foley Funeral Home Friday for Louis J. Pelkey remembrance services.

Dalton The Eagle Silvio Conte Post Office Department Columbia Counef Knights of Columbus Holy Name Society of St. ‘Agnes’ Church Foley Louis J. Pelkey

Open House for Celia Cohud Dance School

Dalton notices an open house for Celia Cohud's dance program with sessions for preschool and beginner levels. Visitors can attend preschool Friday 1 30 pm and Tuesday 10 am, beginner ballet Friday 3 30 pm, intermediate and advanced classes across Saturday and Tuesday slots, plus jazz and tap offerings.

Dalton Celia Cohud Fie Cra

School Board Votes to Keep Budget as Is in Dalton

Central Berkshire Regional School Committee rejected a $73,000 cut from the 1970-71 budget after a three hour session. The proposal would have lowered the gross operating budget from 2,695,102 to 2,621,502. Senior district administrators urged against any decrease, warning it would impair education.

Dalton Wahconah Regional High School Central Berkshire McGarry William H. Manning Francis W. Bacon Allyn Smith Hinsdale Martin J. Cooney John B. Naughton John J. McCormick Fred G

Wahconah Regional High inducts twenty into Honor Society

Twenty Wahconah Regional High School students were admitted to the National Honor Society in ceremonies at the school. Nine juniors qualified with a 3.0 average over three years, including Cheryl Boudreau and Paul Carter. Eleven seniors made top twenty list, with leaders like David Mixer and Katherine Nocher. Inductees were joined by class of 1970 members who had joined last year as juniors, with Franklin presiding. Speakers covered character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Guidance director Edward Jadat spoke to all. Adviser is Paul Klein.

Laurie Joyner Patricia Whittaker Melissa Barnes Ford Kelly Eugene Quirk Michelle Boudreau Stephen Smith Walter Boroto Honor Society George Calebaugh Mark Franklin Marcia Manning Heather Harrison Beverly McHugh Marilyn Brophy John Williams Nicholas Sturtevant Richard Bacon Franklin Williams Calebaugh Bacon Miss Brophy Edward Jadatz Paul Kiein

Town Officers Urged to Submit Annual Reports

Town officers who have not submitted their annual reports should do so by the end of this week. The annual reports will be printed by the Sun Printing Corp. of Pittsfield.

Sun Printing Corp Pittsfield

Building Code To Be Issue at Town Meeting

Dalton building code talks at public hearing set for the annual town meeting on Feb 17. The code modeled after Pittsfield aims to regulate construction types and materials, not where to build, with a five member board of appeals to be named if adopted. Approval by the state is required before implementation.

Dalton William Hil Hill Pittsfield William Mandell James Goggins Building Board of Appeals Building Code Committee William Braman Louis Allegrone Augustus Schnapp Jr Lee Knickerbocker William Duffy H. Edwin Cady Charles Reid Robert G. Bartiett

Becket Fire Members Complete Community College Course

Three Becket Volunteer Fire Department members John H Young Sr first assistant chief Ed ward and Richard Meier completed the Berkshire Community College course Fundamentals of Fire Prevention Pittsfield Deputy Fire Chief Joseph W Coy moderated The Becket Art Association reports 14 enrollments for Monday classes at the Federated Church parish house including ceramics hooked rug braided rug and sketch classes with various instructors Painting classes postponed due to illness of Col Albert M Jackson Registration remains open for all classes.

Becket Becket Volunteer Fire Department John H. Young Sr Edward Richard Meier Berkshire Community College Pittsfield Joseph W. Coy Becket Art Association Federated Church Ryan Road Washington Col Albert M. Jackson

Mt Greylock approves $79 tuition hike for out-of-district students

Mt Greylock Regional School Committee raises tuition from 1039 to 1188 per student, a 79 increase aligned with a 7 percent budget rise for 1970-71. An estimated 39 out-of-district students will attend Mt Greylock High next fall, with New Ashford sending about 24 to 36. The board also considers sabbatical leaves for two teachers, La Plante and O Conner, with partial and full-pay arrangements respectively.

Williamstown Mt. Greylock Robert J. Osterman Osterman Mt. Grey Lock High New Ashford Paul 0. LaPlante D. Vincent O'Conner LaPlante University of California At Berkeley Oster- Man O'Conner

Becket Town Announces Annual Report Deadline and Events

Selectmen set January 17 as the deadline for all town report articles with final copy to printer by January 2. Country store reopened Saturday 10 am to 3 pm at Federated Church parish house, with Mrs. Pelletier and Miss Mecum in charge. Federated Church annual meeting Sunday at 7 30 pm. Mr and Mrs Thomas Murray on a four week Christmas visit to Savoy Texas to see their son Robert and family. William Andrews of Washington, Becket Auto Sales owner, subbed as bus driver during Murray’s absence.

Becket The Federated Church Joseph W. Pelletier Ethel Mecum Thomas W. Murray Savoy Tex Robert Murray Murrays William c. Andrews Washington Becket Auto Sales Mr. Murray

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