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Lee Sportsmen's Association Wins Bronze at Bay State Games

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LEE, Mass., –Alex Kusick of the Lee Sportsmen’s Association placed third in the collegiate division of singles trap shooting at this year’s Bay State Games in North Leominster.
 
Kusick is a registered youth athlete member of the Lee Sportsmen’s Association and LSA Buckshots Jr. SCTP Shotgun team.
 
LSA assistant coach Karl Hines said having the opportunity to train for these events teaches life-long skills such as goal setting, leadership, teamwork, self-confidence, and safety.
 
In addition, the Lee Sportsmen’s Association is proud to announce that Padraic “Paddy” Sullivan has made the 2018 SSSF/NRA All Scholastic Team. The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) and National Rifle Association (NRA) Competitive Shooting Sports Division announced the 2018 SSSF/NRA All Scholastic Team earlier this week, and Paddy has qualified in the disciplines of Pistol and Rifle.
 
The All Scholastic Team recognizes student athletes involved in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) for their accomplishments in the classroom, in their communities, and on the range. Through an application process, 2018 All Scholastic Team Members have proven academic excellence by meeting strict GPA requirements, shooting excellent scores in recent competition (in Paddy’s case, 75 seconds or less for SASP), and by demonstrating outstanding community involvement.
 
Sullivan is a student at Berkshire Community College, is very involved in the shooting sports at LSA, and is a member of the Pittsfield Police Department’s Explorers program
 
The Lee Sportsmen’s Association promotes safety and education regarding the use of firearms for all lawful purposes, and promotes and fosters the shooting sports through qualified instruction and training. It uses certified instructors and their curriculum spans safety, knowledge, and a respectful attitude for the shooting sports.
 
LSA is comprised of a 90-acre campus. Members and guests are offered participation in basic pistol classes, hunter education, skeet & trap lessons, indoor/outdoor archery venues, youth pheasant and turkey hunts, youth teams, and more.
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Community Hero of the Month: Officer Joshua Tracy

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
LEE, Mass.—Lee Police Department patrolman Joshua Tracy has been selected for the February Community Hero of the Month. 
 
The Community Hero of the Month series runs for the next 9 months in partnership with Haddad Auto. Nominated community members and organizations have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on their community. 
 
Tracy has been an officer in the Berkshires for seven years, working for multiple departments including North Adams, Pittsfield, and as of approximately 5 months ago, Lee. 
 
Prior to being an officer, Tracy served 12 years in the Army National Guard. He became an officer when he left the service because it not only allowed him to help others, which he knew he enjoyed, but allowed him to utilize his military training. 
 
When on a call, Tracy knows he is likely walking into someone's worst day, which is why he strives to be a dependable person for the people out in the community, he said. 
 
"I think the thing that I think about the most of making an impact is showing up on these calls that we go on and de-escalating and calming the situation down," Tracy said. 
 
"You know, most of the time when we show up, it's because someone's having one of their worst days or just a really bad day."
 
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