Paige Barrow came up with the idea after watching a documentary on the 2001 terror attacks.
CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Student-Athlete Leadership Council have honored local veterans with a mural at Hoosac Valley High School.
After watching a documentary on the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, cross country and lacrosse player Paige Barrow thought it would be a good idea to honor veterans who attended Adams and Cheshire schools.
"There are so many people from our school that graduated and have gone into the service and I just think it is a huge accomplishment," Barrow said.
She contacted Dean of Students and Student-Athlete Leadership Council organizer Molly Meczywor and pitched her idea.
Meczywor said she thought it would be a great project that fell right in line with the Council's goal.
"We want students to develop leadership skills through service," she said. "We have done a ton of things, like last year we raked leaves, we do the bonfires, we collected hats and mittens ... we try to provide opportunities for the kids to serve their local communities and be leaders on and off the field."
Meczywor said Barrow did much of the work and through Facebook sought out names of veterans. She organized students to paint the large American flag on the wall in the school's atrium on which the names are written.
Meczywor said they realized that they were quickly running out of space.
"We have run out of room so we need to buy a white marker now and start writing on the red stripes," she said. "We thought maybe there would be 40 but names came in quick. We did an unveiling on Nov. 15 but names keep coming in."
The Council has set up a link here where names can be added.
Meczywor said they have also tossed around the idea of adding another flag if more names come in.
Barrow said some of the veterans on the wall attended the unveiling.
"The seemed really happy to see their names on the wall," she said.
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Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar
CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) announced the return of the Cheshire Community Tag Sale and Bazaar for its second year.
Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.
Attendees can explore a variety of offerings, including handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, and food options. The hot food truck, operated by the Berkshire Lodge of Masons AF & AM, will be stationed in the courtyard, serving up treats throughout the event.
One of the highlights of this year's event is the fundraising raffle, with all proceeds set to benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes, supporting a worthy cause that serves the local community.
Registration for vendors interested in participating in the bazaar is currently open, with fees ranging from $10 to $30. Cheshire residents looking to showcase their items from home can have their locations advertised on the event map for a fee of $10. The deadline for registration is set for Friday, April 26, 2024.
Registration forms can be obtained from various locations across Cheshire, including A to Z Printing, Cheshire Community House, Cheshire Library, Cheshire Glassworks, Cheshire Senior Center, the Cheshire Community Association Facebook page, and the Cheshire Town website.
For more information about the event, including vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jenny Gadbois at (413) 841-0844 or via email at jlgadbois@icloud.com.
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