Dalton Art Guild hosts successful Annual Spring Gala

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Dalton - The Dalton Art Guild's 4th Annual Spring Gala was held on Saturday, April 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This year's gala was hosted by Michael Travers, owner of the Lenox Artisans Gallery, at his gallery located at 25 Lenox Road in Lenox, Massachusetts. Serving on the Gala Committee were Berkshire artists, Hank and Pat Most; Karen Fitzpatrick; Eileen Riello; Violet Wilcox; Gracie Vincent; Dorothy Needham; Avery Anderson; Sharon Carlo; and Rosemary Daly. Bud Fitzpatrick and Erman Marony served as coordinators of the event. Chamber music was performed throughout the evening by local musicians Polly Mann and Jose Garcia. Beverages were donated by George's Package Store in Pittsfield and flowers were donated by South Street Florist, also located in Pittsfield. Junior Host and Hostess were Marcus Gervais and Ashley Most, respectively. Awards included: Best of Show awarded to Naomi Schwartz for her painting entitled "Tranquility". First Place in oils and acrylics went to Anna Rowinski for her painting entitled "Give Me An Answer". Donna Mae Loncto took home First Place in watercolors for her painting entitled "Bursting Bouquet". Ann W. Pasko, formerly of Pasko Frames & Gift Center, received Honorable Mention for her mixed media painting entitled "The Collectors Collection". Other award winners were Mary Allard, Violet Wilcox, Dorothy Needham, Sharon Carlo, and Naomi Gordon. Student Awards included: Best of Show awarded to Erin Papa for her painting entitled "Sunset On The Lake". Berkshire County students Kathryn Smeglin, Johanna Larson, Kara Gagnon, Mollie McCarthy, and Audrey Kalisz also took home awards. Artwork will be on display for view by all residents of Berkshire County through April 13th. Gallery admission is free. For more information on the Dalton Art Guild please contact Eileen Riello at 413-443-3724 or Karen Fitzpatrick at 413-443-7195.
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McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course. 
 
The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication. 
 
"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."
 
LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates. 
 
"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.
 
The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.
 
"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back. 
 
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