St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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By Justin Saldo iBerkshires Intern 09:00PM / Monday, August 04, 2008
CHESHIRE — The beloved Cheshire Chicken that was stolen last week was returned Monday after the owners were tipped off that the abducted fowl was being held somewhere off Fisk Road in Adams.
"I got a phone call around 8:30 a.m. and from there I contacted the police," said owner Elaine Daniels. The anonymous tipster apparently overheard someone talking about the 8-foot fiberglass chicken in a local bar.
By noontime, the police had pinpointed the location of the flightless bird and informed the Daniels family that they had found it. The perpetrator drove to the rooster's home at Rolling Acres Farm and confessed the deed at 5 p.m.
By 6, the guilty party had returned the landmark chicken in one piece but with scrapes, cracks and a dozen arrow holes dotting its body.
The Cheshire Chicken shows signs of damage after being used for target practice.
Elaine and John Daniels and Officer Gene Pierce pose with the purloined poultry.
"The chicken has been taken many times throughout its 40-year lifespan," said John Daniels. "Most of the time it was just for harmless pranks and was returned shortly after undamaged but this seemed to be a different story."
Daniels' father, the late Harvey Daniels, had purchased the rooster back in the late 1960s to advertise his Chicken Stop restaurant on Route 8. The big white rooster remained there for decades, first on a concrete pedestal and later on the roof of the Chicken Stop's successor, the County Charm Restaurant.
The restaurant closed several years ago and was sold at auction last week. The Daniels family bought the rooster back from the restaurant's current owner, patched it up and painted. It made its debut in a place of honor, bolted to the pavement next to the farm's massive red barn, for a birthday party more than a week ago.
The rooster was taken at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday; no one in the main farmhouse or the rental properties nearby heard anything. The chicken thief claimed that the arrow holes were not of his doing and had occurred sometime within the course of the chicken's five-day ordeal without his knowledge.
Initially, the Daniels intended to press charges for the "malicious act of vandalism" but agreed not to pursue the issue further because the culprit was a minor and had agreed to make reparations for the damages.
"I understand what it is to be to be that age and to have all that pent up energy," said Daniels. "I did some crazy things; stealing was never one them. Still, I wouldn't want to have a record at that age."
The young man was also made to apologize to Bernice "Bennie" Madigan, a relative of the Daniels family and resident of the farm who recently turned 109.
"I was relieved that it's back," said Madigan. "I'm glad that he was brave enough to admit to the crime because the incident did scare me."
The Danielses expected to work out an agreement with the teenager on compensation for the damages.
"If the culprit does not make restitution, it is fully within the Danielses' right to press charges," said Police Officer Gene Pierce, who was on scene when the chicken was returned.
For now, the Cheshire Chicken will be tucked away someplace safe, said Elaine Daniels. "We're just glad to have him back."
I see that the family has put the big chicken back out on display. How about that follow up story??
Editor: I know, they put it out last week. They'd said it would be unveiled in July. So, guess we'll do a story this week.
from: repairer
on: 05-26-2009
Ok. Unless I missed it, you have now won the race as far as how long it took to get it done.
I heard it made it's way to Mass MOCA? Anybody know anything about this??
from: repairer
on: 04-03-2009
Thanks again! Take your time, I did fixing it.
from: repairer
on: 12-02-2008
Editor: I know, I know. Other stuff keeps getting in my way! By next week, I promise
from:
on: 12-02-2008
Any progress on the follow up story?
from: repairer
on: 12-01-2008
Thank you editor!!
from: repairer
on: 11-18-2008
Any chance of giving all of those who may interested a look at the restored version?
Also my kids are begging to see it every time I log onto this site. They have given it the name "Red."
Editor: A timely suggestion. I'll get on it ASAP.
from: repairer
on: 11-17-2008
Funny story, well written, and to the point. Stupid is what Stupid does. What kid has never pulled a prank. Yes as adults we always get upset when a wrong has been done. A confession has been made, its time to turn the other cheek. Reminds me of the story earilier this year with the kid painting a famous Artists name under a bridge in Adams. He cleaned it up, but they were ready to send him to prison. Public opinion can be devestating to a young mans future if they are not lucky enough to get away with it. Let all of your wounds heal and move on, its the righ thing to do.
from: Loren Shaw
on: 11-11-2008
How's the chicken look now? It's been completed for nearly a month.
from: Repairer
on: 10-08-2008
It's really easy to think that you know somebody just because you happen to know some information about his life. To predict someone's future without seeing their heart is inexusable. We are all human with many factors making us who we are. Obviously, the person with the prison prediction is bitter, malevolent, and a truly heartless human being. I truly hope this individual does not work in the school system- not a role model our children need. This boy is a sweetheart who would come to the rescue of anyone who asked. How many people can say that?
from: KinderPerson
on: 09-25-2008
What does his school record have to do with this incident??? Sounds like you know a little too much about his personal life. You wouldn't happen to be the guy that got picked on years ago, now taking it out on a kid because "daddy" still scares you?
from: I'll hide too!!!
on: 08-14-2008
Well once again daddy will bail out the little diliguent! It is long overdue that the kid pays his dues and suffers the consequences of his repeated transgressions. He missed 70 something days of school this year and was involved in numerous infractions! Jail isn't far down the path for him, and probably the sooner the better for everyone! Why not try to help your son daddy and let him pay the consequences for once? He'll "work it off"?? I wouldn't let him work on my property! Watch out Daniels Family!
from: InTheKnow
on: 08-14-2008
Glad to hear that the chicken has been returned and all is well in Cheshire.
from: WestWord
on: 08-12-2008
No worries, the popular chicken is under reconstruction.
from: Repairer
on: 08-12-2008
It takes a bigger person to admit his mistakes (especially in a public forum) than to "hide" and place blame based on a last name. Clearly the individual has learned a lesson and is willing to pay for his mistakes, I commend him for his honesty and apology. Rather than focusing on how bad it may look for a company we should all remember what it is like to be a teenager and stop casting stones!
from: Kimrick
on: 08-11-2008
Yea steeling is just a joke and then at least you gave back what you stole but couldnt fess up to breaking the bird is another must have been some crazy hunter mistaking it for a real chicken they must have ran when they heard a thus noise when they hit that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good boy hope everyone will return what they steel this world would be much better!!
from: Good Boy!!!!!!!!!
on: 08-07-2008
I Stole the Rooster it was a just a joke. My father didn't know that I took it untill after I brought it back and yes I used his truck when I brought it back. It was wrong and yes I am sorry for anyone that got upset over it but atleast I have what it takes to face someone and tell them in person that I was wrong im not the coward that leaves a comment on the internet because they are not brave enough to say it in person.
from: BigMitch
on: 08-06-2008
Doesnt look good for B&B Builders sence the chicken was in the back of his truck not good advertising!!!!!!!!!!
from: should have used another vehicle
on: 08-06-2008
Let me guess a Bresette Boy
from: JUST WONDERING
on: 08-05-2008
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