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‘Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America’ visually stuns

Vermont photographer Jim Westphalen’s documentary film made my day.

Darlene G. White, 66, of Pittsfield, gifted writer and storyteller

She has performed at SpeakEasy in both the Berkshires and Brooklyn, N.Y, locales and at The Moth Grandslam at the Roxy Theatre in New York.

CONNECTIONS: Berkshire women of distinction — the Goodale sisters

Although the sisters lived apart for many years since Smith College days, they kept a constant correspondence.

Business Briefs: Money Matters mentors sought; Brewer joins CDCSB; Local Farmer Awards applications open; Balance Rock moves; BTCF grant deadlines

To be eligible for an award, a farm must have gross sales of $10,000 or above, and be a member of either Berkshire Grown or Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture or located in one the four counties of Western Massachusetts.

New scholarships awarded for first generation college-goers at MMRHS

Recipients will be called the Chang-Chavkin Scholars after Arnie Chavkin and Laura Chang, founders and funders of the program and part-time residents of New Marlborough.Students selected will receive a total of $60,000, $15,000 per year for all four years of college.

Dr. Rebecca Fiske, 61, of Richmond, professor at Simon’s Rock

She was a mentor to a great number of students, many of whom continued correspondence with her long after graduation.

News Brief: Gov. Baker nominates Jennifer Tyne to Pittsfield District Court

Tyne is the District Court supervisor for the Pittsfield public defender division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services.

Carol May Fleckles White, 84, of West Stockbridge

A gifted and prolific craft artist, horticulturist and chef, over the course of her lifetime, Carol produced hundreds of works of art.

Bits & Bytes: W. E. B. Du Bois Educational Series; IS183 OZ gala; breastfeeding class; deer hunting in Hopkins Forest; Berkshire Children and Families...

At the Oct. 26 W.E.B. Du Bois lecture Smith College Professor and author Paula J. Giddings will discuss early civil rights leader and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells.

Daphne Gabrielle Boudreau Baron, 53, of Great Barrington

She graduated from Smith College, where she majored in American Studies and was trained as a classical singer with a minor in music. She then completed her Masters in social work at the University of Connecticut and worked in various local schools and hospitals as a licensed clinical therapist.

Alice Krzynowek Magdalenski, 95, of Housatonic, Massachusetts

Alice retired as vice president in the mortgage department of the Great Barrington Savings, the first female to hold a senior position in the 100-year history of the bank.

CHP board names consultant to oversee health care network

CHP Board of Directors has hired Lia Spiliotes, a partner and senior advisor in Cambridge Management Group to fill the gap left by the resignation of former Director Bryan Ayars.

Joan Dorothea Webster Hall, 79, Great Barrington native, Smith College graduate

Joan travelled extensively, was an accomplished pianist and for many years she was a Guild Member of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, and enjoyed bringing family and friends whenever she could. Her love of flying would take her all over New England and she often stated that flying gave her the greatest sense of accomplishment and joy.

Poem: Two Queens

A poem by Ursula Pearson, a reflection upon a certain irony of circumstance occurring during her 80th reunion at Smith College.
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