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Jessie Hospod, Pittsfield GE Retiree, Dies at 102

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
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Jessie Hospod, Pittsfield GE Retiree, Dies at 102

Jessie, born Czeslawa Mary Kozak in Adams, MA on January 5, 1924 to Ludwig and Victoria Czech Kozak. Jessie grew up in a kind, loving family that continued for 102 years. She loved animals, puzzles, c

Jessie, born Czeslawa Mary Kozak in Adams, MA on January 5, 1924 to Ludwig and Victoria Czech Kozak. Jessie grew up in a kind, loving family that continued for 102 years. She loved animals, puzzles, card games, Christmas Carols, great Polish food, and a fierce game of Yahtzee, which she always won. Above all she loved her family. She was married to Phillip Hospod on May 14,1949. Together they raised their three daughters in Pittsfield. She was a communicant of the former Holy Family Church in Pittsfield. She retired from General Electric in 1982.She leaves behind her daughters Patricia Hall and husband David who lovingly cared for her for many years, Susan Stack, and Janice Bowerman (Dave) of Charlottesville, VA. Also, her beloved grandchildren Lindsay Bowerman, Nicole and Alex Hall as well as many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. She will be missed.She was predeceased by her husband Phillip Hospod, sisters Mary Ellsworth (Harold), Ophie Richards (Jack), Anna Clermont (Mike), brothers Walt (Helen) and Gus (Daisy) Kozak, her in laws Ed and Sue, Steve and Alma Hospod, John and Estelle Hospot and Vicki and Joe Mann Sr.We would like to thank the staff at Mt Greylock Nursing Facility who cared for Jessie for the last 5 months and Hospice of the Berkshires. If you know someone with Dementia, give them a big smile and hug when you see them. It is one of the things that they can process and understand.Funeral service will be held at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA. on Tuesday May 26 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours at Dery Funeral Home will be from 9:30 am until 11am prior to funeral service.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Berkshire Humane Society or HospiceCare in the Berkshires.

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Forgot Your ID? You can vote without it and then bring your valid photo ID to the Board of Elections office by 12:00 noon on Friday, March 6. Accepted Forms of ID: Visit the State Board of Elections Voter ID page for a complete list. Voter Turnout Updates Track Election Day turnout! Each precinct will report the number of voters checked in at: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. The close of polls These numbers will be shared as they are received throughout the day on our social media pages and website.   Unofficial Election Results Where to Find Results: Unofficial results will be posted on the State Board of Elections Results Dashboard on election night here.  Absentee Results:  State law now requires that all absentee ballots received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day will be counted that evening. This means results may be released later than in past elections while all ballots received by 7:30 p.m. are processed. Early Voting Results:  County boards must wait until 7:30 p.m. to close early voting tabulators. Counting and reporting early voting results typically takes about an hour. Election Day Results:  Precinct results will be uploaded periodically throughout the evening as they arrive at the Board of Elections office.   Election Day Board Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, at 5:00 p.m. Location: Surry County Service Center - Rooms B&C - 915 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC 27017. Purpose: The Board will meet to begin counting absentee ballots; no results will be released until all absentee ballots received by 7:30 p.m. have been processed. Public Access: The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed via Youtube. After Election Day Provisional and Absentee Meeting After Election Day, staff will review the eligibility of voters who cast provisional ballots and will also consider absentee ballot cures received by the statutory deadline. Date & Time: Friday, March 6, at 1:00 PM Location: Surry County Service Center - Room A - 915 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC 27017. Purpose:  To determine the eligibility of provisional ballots cast on Election Day. To review and process absentee ballot cures received by 12:00 noon on March 6. Results: The results of all eligible provisional ballots and cured absentee ballots will be released following this meeting. Public Access: The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed via YouTube Sample Audit Count Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2026 - time TBD Location: Surry County Board of Elections office Purpose: To verify that voting equipment accurately recorded voters’ choices. Public Access: Open to the public and live-streamed via YouTube What is a sample audit count? A sample audit count ensures that voting equipment is reading votes accurately. It involves: Comparing machine counts with hand counts at randomly selected sites. Conducted before canvass and open to the public. Ballots are hand-counted by a bipartisan team, and any variances are noted. Canvass Meeting (Official Results) Date & Time: Friday, March 13, at 11:00 a.m. Location: Surry County Service Center - 915 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC 27017 Purpose: The Board will certify the official results of the election. Public Access: Open to the public and live-streamed via YouTube. "

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"Join us for the 2025 Candidate 101 at the Surry County Service Center in Dobson on November 6th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.This is event is hosted in partnership with the Surry County Board of Elections and the Chamber's Public Policy Committee. This session is designed to demystify the process of becoming a candidate and provide the essential knowledge needed to run a successful campaign. Whether you're seriously considering a run or simply curious about how it all works, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered. There is no cost to attend.   What You’ll Learn:How to file as a candidateCampaign finance basics and reporting requirementsImportant deadlines and legal obligationsTips for building a campaign team and strategyThe role of local elected officials Who Should Attend:First-time candidatesCommunity members interested in public serviceSupporters and campaign volunteers"

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