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Election
Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here. |
Daily DigestHamburg Recall
A half-million pounds of hamburger are being recalled from area supermarkets because of possible E.coli contamination. The North Adams Price Chopper confirmed ground beef with dates Sept. 16 thruogh Oct. 4 was being pulled from the shelves after being notified by its New York supplier. |
Illustrator Ahoy!
 A new Carnival Cruise children's book is filled with illustrations by local artist Jana Christy. It's being featured on the "Today Show" on Nov. 6. |
ObituariesSales FliersWhat's Playing
The popular anime character "Astro Boy" searches for acceptance on the big screen.
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BazaarsNov. 7:
VNA & Hospice, Community Room, North Adams
North Adams Elks
10-4; Nov. 8, 9-2
Crafters, Chinese auction, bake sale
For vendor information, Melanie at 413-743-5562.
Nov. 14
Berkshire Community Church, Richmond
10-4; Crafters, bake sale. Contact Evelyn Goggia at 413-445-5747
Lanesborough Elementary School annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Proceeds go to sixth-grade trip to Cape Cod.
Vendors can contact Deb at 413-738-5349 or debhutton@aol.com or Lori at 413-499-0065 or lorittod@yahoo.com to secure a spot.
Dec. 12th and 13th
1st Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair, North Adams Country Club - 9 – 4pm; Crafters from MA and VT are expected. Food from “That’s A Wrap” will be available from 11 – 2. Contacting Sheryl Morehouse at (413) 822 3329.
Planning a bazaar this season? Submit information to info@iberkshires.com to have it listed here. |
Sports | N.A. Youth Football
Spaghetti Supper
Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 to 7 at Eagles Hall. Tickets are $6 adults, $5 seniors and children under 12; under 5, free, at the door. |
Williamstown & Lanesborough Youth Basketball
Joint signups and assessments for Grades 7 & 8 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 to 8 in the Mount Greylock gym. Register in Mrs. Barrett's room or at www.williamstownyba.org. |
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Pownal Church Bell Dedicated to Centenarian PastorBy Jen Thomas
iBerkshires Staff
06:12PM / Monday, May 19, 2008
 | | Isabelle King, left, is greeted at the dedication at Pownal Center Community Church. |
POWNAL, Vt. — A bout of rain and cold weather didn't stop more than a dozen well wishers from gathering outside the Center Community Church on Sunday afternoon to honor the Rev. Isabelle King, a dedicated preacher and tireless advocate for the church.
Members of the congregation joined current pastor the Rev. Lise Boulerice and Select Board member Stephen Kauppi to dedicate a restored church bell to King, who preached at the Center Community Church into the 1960s. King, who celebrated her 100th birthday last October, became known as "the beggar" when she was the parish's pastor, because of her commitment to raising money for the church's various repairs.
The 19th-century, cast-iron bell sat beneath the church stairs for more than 50 years after it was removed from the steeple in the 1950s. Constructed in the late 1800s, the bell was discovered after Kauppi received a call from King about the bell's existence.
"I thought, 'My God, it's been under here for 50 years or more. It shouldn't be. People should be able to see it,'" said Kauppi.
The bell, which was donated to King at the time it was taken down from the steeple, was broken and cracked when Kauppi pulled it from the church. With the help of L & G Fabrications in Bennington, Kauppi restored the historical artifact and worked with the church to erect it on the front lawn.
"I grew up in this town and, as little kids, I remember [King] teaching us a lot. It's a nice touch for the town and it's nice to have it in the reverend's honor," Kauppi said.
The bell rests on a steel frame anchored in cement on the front lawn of the church, located next to Town Hall. (The crumbling steeple was removed nearly two years ago and now sits beside awaiting restoration.)
During the dedication ceremony on Sunday, Boulerice praised King for her years of service and her unwavering faith.
"If they ask for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for God but it tolls in honor of Rev. King," said Boulerice.
King, who was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, moved to the United States in 1930, when she was 22 years old. She came to the Berkshires after preaching in New York and Boston, where she raised two children — David and Rae. She now lives in North Adams and has three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
"You came out in the rain and you didn't seem to care and I thank you," King told the small crowd following the service. "When I left Scotland, I left a beautiful country but I came to another beautiful country."
"There is no more beautiful place than Pownal Center where we now stand. I thank God for the day I came out here. I am proud of this church and I am proud of the way you kept it up."
Boulerice said the bell was a nice compliment to the church and could be regarded as a "witness."
"The bell is a symbol for the people of God to have," she said. |
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