Olympic Equestrian to Teach in Williamstown

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Williamstown - Greg Best, Double Silver Medallist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, will be teaching a show jumping clinic at DeMayo’s Bonnie Lea Farm in Williamstown, from Thursday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 26th. Greg Best is one of the world’s premier show jumping instructors, teaching clinics throughout the United States and New Zealand, where he currently resides. He and his Olympic mount Gem Twist are one of the most famous teams in U.S. show jumping history.

Each two-hour lesson will contain three riders and will cost $225 per person. For those interested in auditing, the cost is $30 a day. Due to the terrific response Bonnie Lea Farm has received from the regional equestrian community, availability is limited, however there are a few slots remaining. If interested, registration forms are available at www.bonnielea.com under “Clinics and Events”. Or for more information contact Lisa DeMayo directly at (413) 441-6349 or lisademayo@hotmail.com.

“Last year, a few of my students and I drove 8 hours with 6 horses in tow, in sweltering August heat no less, to ride with Greg” said Lisa DeMayo, “and it was completely worth it! Greg is a great instructor, incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, but also a lot of fun. When he agreed to come to Williamstown, we were ecstatic! I encourage anyone working to improve their jumping skills to take advantage of this unique opportunity to ride with one of the greats.”

Bonnie Lea Farm is located at 511 North Street in Williamstown. It offers boarding and lessons, and is a breeding facility specializing in athletic, sound and sensible Morgan crosses. Bonnie Lea Farm is owned and operated by Lisa DeMayo, in partnership with her parents, Carol and Dick DeMayo.
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Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
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