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Thirty-seven attended the event and 30 were Adams High classmates.

Adams High School Class of 1951 Marks 65th Reunion

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CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Adams High School class of 1951 held its 65th reunion on Aug. 6 at Bass Water Grill.

Thirty-seven attended the event and 30 were classmates. Bill Koch served as emcee. The location and the buffet meal were great.

A good time was had by all. Meeting classmates that you might not have spoken to in many years, made this a memorable event, said Koch. Learning what went on in each other's lives was an integral part of the afternoon.

Of course, there was some talk about our days at Adams High School, he said. At the end of the reunion, it was decided that our slogan for the future would be "See you in Five."
 


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After More Than a Century, Heating Failure Puts Adams Turners' Future at Risk

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — For more than a century, generations have gathered for dances, community gatherings and bowling at Turn Hall, but that longtime tradition is now in jeopardy after the building's aging heating system failed.
 
The Adams community is known for rallying behind local people and organizations in times of need, and now Adams Turners is asking for that same support said Gail Burda, the group's financial secretary.  
 
The boiler, referred to as "the Beast" by board members, is as old as the building itself, which was constructed in 1902. It started out burning coal, was later switched to oil and then to gas President Virginia Fuller said. 
 
For several years, the nonprofit social club, a 501(c)7, has struggled with the aging system, with members periodically checking on it throughout the day during the winter to ensure it was still operating, she said. 
 
Now, "the Beast" has reached the end of its life but the Adams Turners don't have the funding to replace it, prompting them to establish a GoFundMe. 
 
At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised $1,750 and members have donated more than $2,500 toward the $30,000 needed to secure an additional $25,000 grant and $25,000 loan from American Turners, the national organization under which the club operates.
 
The nonprofit hopes to hire a contractor to install a multi-zone hydronic system, a project estimated to cost $81,443. The work would include new heating systems for the apartment, bar area, gym and bowling alley, along with new baseboards, gas lines, permits and other necessary fittings.
 
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