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THE OTHER SIDE: Trump woke the world

The new Trumpian America, led by an authentic American "hero," is determined to put others in their place.

William Henry Wood Jr., 85, of Egremont

He was actively involved in town government in Egremont, serving most recently as the town historian. 

Dr. David K. Kanter, 82, of Lenox

He served his patients, who came to his Teaneck office from all over the New York City metropolitan area, until retiring in 2003 and returning to live in his beloved Berkshires.

William Hilton Jr., 65, of Sheffield

An avid reader and collector of first-edition modern American books, Bill donated his exceptional library to the University of California, Santa Cruz in memory of his father, a like-minded bibliophile.

Margaret ‘Ann’ Collins, 86, of Lee

In addition to raising nine children, Ann worked alongside her husband at Collins Veterinary Hospital in Lee throughout his career.

NATURE’S TURN: Living the Good Life – gardening as a political act

When we grow our own roots, greens, herbs, flowers and fruits – plying mostly with human-powered tools and ingenuity – we build body and spirit and contribute to the health of our world.

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Rush, 75, of South Egremont, co-founder of Church Street Trading Company

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from the Wharton School of Business in 1962.

Thomas Haas, 86, former Egremont Selectman, television news director

Tom had a strong sense of justice, fairness, character and truth. He loved the excitement of live television and worked on various shows as Director or Production Chief.

Culinary Adventures: Laura Meister’s Farm Girl Farm

There are many paths to becoming a farmer but Meister’s struck me as delightfully unusual – she majored in Art History at the University of Pennsylvania, and went on for a Masters degree in the same field at Tufts.

David J. Schoenfarber, 69, of New Marlborough

David was bigger than life – everyone who knew him, loved him. He loved each of his sons equally and often said, “One father can love ten children more than ten children can love one father.”
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