Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 27th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at Wyndhurst Golf & Club in Lenox.
 
The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletic Department. Over the years, the Classic has netted $25,000–$40,000 annually to support MCLA's student-athletes.
 
"We are so grateful to our sponsors and participants, both those who are dedicated longtime supporters and those who are new this year," said MCLA Assistant Dean for Athletics & Recreation Laura Mooney. "Their generosity and contributions allow the department to make facility upgrades and to enhance the student-athlete experience through new uniforms, team gear, and specialized equipment purchases. These items directly impact the recruitment, retention, and success of our students and student-athletes."
 
Each year, MCLA recognizes a deserving individual or business that has impacted MCLA Athletics. This year's honoree is Jason Dohaney '04, a financial advisor at MountainOne Investments and the chair of the MCLA Foundation.
 
This year's Golf Classic Premier Sponsor is MountainOne.
 
The format for the event is an 18-hole scramble tournament. The entry cost includes greens fees, golf cart rental, course snacks, a post-golf dinner, branded gifts, and more.
 
Event Schedule: Registration: 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tournament Start: 11 a.m. Awards Dinner: 5 p.m.
 
Other leadership-level sponsors of the event include Alton & Westall Real Estate Agency; Adams Community Bank; Gajda, Arnold & McConnell, PC; Aramark; Berkshire Health Systems; October Mountain Financial Advisors; Casella Waste Systems; Premiere Transportation; Greylock Federal Credit Union; Adams Plumbing & Heating; Dartmouth Health-Southwestern Vermont Medical Center; Smith Watson & Company; JH Maxymillian, Inc.; Berkshire Bank; 1Berkshire; Interprint; Freight Yard Pub; Becks Printing; Burnham Gold Real Estate; and Tea & Boba Lounge (Williamstown).
 
Those interested in signing up for or sponsoring the event may do so at this link: alumni.mcla.edu/pages/golf-classic-information-23. For more information, please email Taylor.Woodward@mcla.edu or call 413-662-5001.
 

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Ex-Veterans Clerk Charged With Larceny

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city's former veterans services administrative assistant was arraigned Friday on larceny charges related to the theft of gift cards donated for local veterans.
 
Tina Samson, 65, pleaded not guilty, was released on personal recognizance and given a pretrial hearing date of Sept. 4.
 
According to a report by Police Detective Matthew Meranti, city officials became suspicious when they learned that Samson had been stopped in Walmart for allegedly trying to shoplift about $200 worth of merchandise. According to the police report, Samson told the store management she worked in Veteran Services and was taking items to support them. Walmart trespassed her from the property but did not press charges.
 
The report does not indicate when the Walmart incident happened but notes that Samson was first queried about the gift cards in October.
 
According to the report, city officials noticed discrepancies in accounting for gift cards donated to or purchased for the Veterans Service Office and contacted Walmart Asset Protection was contacted about four e-gift cards totaling $575 mailed to Samson's city account last year.
 
The cards were loaded into Samson's personal Walmart account, according to the police, and used for clothing, groceries and cash. In one instance, clothing ordered online was shipped to Samson's home address.
 
The police investigation was launched Jan. 13 into the Veterans Services Office, where Samson had worked for 12 years before retiring in December, and a search warrant was issued for her Walmart account connected to her personal email.
 
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