Youth Tournament Slated At N.A. Country Club

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Kayleb Hardee

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Kayleb Hardee likes to play golf. What he couldn't understand is why he can't play in tournaments.

So the Berkshire Arts & Technology Public Charter School sixth-grader went looking for answers and found a solution in creating his own tournament for Saturday, Aug. 14, at the North Adams Country Club.

Kayleb is the grandson of club President William "Bill" Morehouse and youth chairman at the country club. He was playing golf with his grandfather when he asked why there wasn't a tournament for kids. His grandfather couldn't answer him and neither could the members of the clubhouse.

So he made up flier and went to the next NACC board meeting to present his idea for youth tournament and the members approved. Many are volunteering and Kayleb approached vendors for donations, including Jason Boucher of That's a Wrap in Williamstown, which is donating hamburgers and hot dogs, and Roadside Vending owner Chris Hardee is donating potato chips. Kayleb even convinced the week night cook to volunteer on the grill.



The budding entrepreneur and volunteer puts his heart and soul into whatever he does, said club members. When he's not playing football for the Adams Saints, he's playing baseball for the Val's team in Adams Little League.

He is on track to make this a fun time for all players no matter their golf expertise. The scramble format is a team effort that everyone can enjoy. The nine-hole tournament is open to children ages 8 to 14. Beginners are encourged to play and an adult will accompany each foursome. Proper attire is required: Collared shirts, golf shoes or sneakers only (no open-toed shoes).

Start time is 1 p.m. followed by food on the porch, where results will be given out. The fee is $10.00 and includes golf, food and prizes. Call 413-664-7149 to sign up.

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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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