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Pictured, left to right, Sai Meesala, Charlie Thompson, and Isaac Schultze

Lenox VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Winner and Runner Up

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LENOX, Mass. — On 11 November 2022, Veterans Day, the Lenox VFW Post recognized this year's Post level winner and runner up in the VFW Voice of Democracy competition. 
 
The theme this year was "Why is the Veteran Important?" The winner and recipient of the Post's first place prize of $300 was Sai Messala, a Freshman at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School. 
 
The runner up and winner of the $200 second place prize was Isaac Schultze, a Sophomore at Monument Mountain Regional High School. 
 
Sai Meesala will now move on to compete at the District level. 
 
Presenting the awards and prizes this year was Lenox VFW's Junior Vice Commander, Mr. Charlie Thompson. 
 
The Voice of Democracy competition is conducted every year and is open to all LMMHS 9-12 graders as well as qualified family of Post members. In addition, 6-8 graders who meet the same eligibility criteria can participate in the annual Patriot's Pen competition. 

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BerkChique! at Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass. — Ventfort Hall will host BerkChique! from Friday April 26 through Sunday April 28.
 
The weekend pop up sale will benifit Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum, with additional donations going to the Berkshire Humane Society, Community Access to the Arts (CATA), WAM Theatre, and Berkshire Art Center.
 
BerkChique! offers new and gently-used clothing and accessories at affordable prices, including exclusive designer pieces.
 
Tickets for the First Dibs Party on April 26 are now available on the Ventfort Hall Website at https://gildedage.org/products/berkchique
 
Those holding $100 VIP tickets get "first dibs" at the racks from 5:30-8:30pm. From 6:30-8:30pm, $25 ticket holders can join. The Friday First Dibs Shopping Party features catered hors d'oeuvres and refreshments compliments of Berkshire Palate, wine courtesy of Domaney's, and shopping bags from Blue Q,.
 
The weekend event is free for all shoppers on April 27 from 10 am to 4 pm and April 28 from 10 am to 2 pm.
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