Notices. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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BILLING CODE 7708-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 1-15781] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.01 Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC November 8, 2005. On October 20, 2005, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Issuer”), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 12d2-2(d) thereunder, 2 to withdraw its common stock, $.01 par value (“Security”), from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC (“Amex”). 1 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (d). 2 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(d).

On July 27, 2005, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Issuer approved a resolution to withdraw the Security from listing and registration on Amex and to list the Security on the Nasdaq National Market (“Nasdaq”). The Issuer stated that the Board believes it is in the best interests of the Issuer and its shareholders to move the Security from listing on Amex to Nasdaq because Nasdaq will provide the Issuer with the opportunity to increase its exposure among investors and improve the liquidity of the Security.

The Issuer stated in its application that it has met the requirements of Amex Rule 18 by complying with all applicable laws in effect in the state of Delaware, in which it is incorporated, and by providing written notice of withdrawal to Amex. The Issuer's application relates solely to withdrawal of the Security from listing on the Amex and from registration under section 12(b) of the Act, 3 and shall not affect its obligation to be registered under section 12(g) of the Act. 4 3 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (b). 4 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (g).

Any interested person may, on or before December 5, 2005, comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of Amex, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include the File Number 1-15781; or Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G.

Katz, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-9303. All submissions should refer to File Number 1-15781. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml* ). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room.

All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 5 5 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(1).

Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-6267 Filed 11-14-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 1-11823] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of PAB Bankshares, Inc. To Withdraw Its Common Stock, No Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC November 8, 2005. On October 26, 2005, PAB Bankshares, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“Issuer”), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 12d2-2(d) thereunder, 2 to withdraw its common stock, no par value (“Security”), from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC (“Amex”). 1 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (d). 2 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(d).

On October 25, 2005, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Issuer unanimously approved resolutions to withdraw the Security from listing and registration on Amex and to list the Security on the Nasdaq National Market (“Nasdaq”). The Issuer stated that the Board believes listing the Security on Nasdaq will provide better visibility for the Security, improve liquidity in the Security, and provide better execution quality for investors. The Board also noted that more of its peer financial institutions are listed on Nasdaq than on Amex.

The Issuer stated in its application that it has met the requirements of Amex Rule 18 by complying with all applicable laws in effect in the state of Georgia, in which it is incorporated, and provided written notice of withdrawal to Amex. The Issuer's application relates solely to withdrawal of the Security from listing on the Amex and from registration under section 12(b) of the Act, 3 and shall not affect its obligation to be registered under section 12(g) of the Act. 4 3 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (b). 4 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (g).

Any interested person may, on or before December 5, 2005, comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of Amex, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include the File Number 1-11823; or Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G.

Katz, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-9303. All submissions should refer to File Number 1-11823. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml* ). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room.

Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-6266 Filed 11-14-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 1-08366] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.0167 Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. November 8, 2005. October 26, 2005, Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited, a company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (“Issuer”), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 12d2-2(d) thereunder, 2 to withdraw its common stock, $.0167 par value (“Security”), from listing and registration on the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.

(“BSE”). 1 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (d). 2 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(d). On July 20, 2005, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Issuer approved resolutions to withdraw the Security from listing and registration on BSE. The Issuer stated that the following reasons factored into the Board's decision to delist the Security from BSE. First, the Security is traded on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market (“Nasdaq”) in addition to being listed on BSE. The Board believes that consolidation of trading of the Security on one market would be in the best interest of, and eliminate confusion among, the Issuer's shareholders.

The Board believes that the continued listing of the Security on BSE does not offer any significant benefits to the Issuer's shareholders, and that such continued listing is not worth the additional cost to the Issuer with respect to fees, expenses and employee time in connection therewith. Second, the Issuer received a letter from BSE on March 23, 2005, and in response, decided to withdraw the Security from listing and registration on BSE. The Issuer stated in its application that it has complied with applicable rules of BSE by complying with all applicable laws in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, the jurisdiction in which the Issuer is incorporated, and by filing the required documents governing the withdrawal of securities from listing and registration on BSE.

The Issuer's application relates solely to withdrawal of the Security from listing on BSE and from registration under section 12(b) of the Act, 3 and shall not affect its obligation to be registered under section 12(g) of the Act. 4 3 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (b). 4 15 U.S.C. 78 *l* (g). Any interested person may, on or before December 5, 2005, comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of BSE, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors.

All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include the File Number 1-08366; or Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549-9303. All submissions should refer to File Number 1-08366.

This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml* ). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information from submissions.

You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 5 5 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(1). Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-6265 Filed 11-14-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meetings during the week of November 14, 2005:

An Open Meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 11 a.m. in Room 10800, and Closed Meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 3 p.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meetings. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), (9)(B), and

(10)and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and

(10)permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meetings. Commissioner Campos, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in closed sessions and that no earlier notice thereof was possible. The subject matter of the Open Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 14, 2005 will be: The Commission will hear oral argument on an appeal by the Division of Enforcement from the decision of an administrative law judge. The law judge dismissed the Division's charges against William Kissinger, who was formerly a registered representative and office of supervisory jurisdiction principal of registered broker-dealer IFG Network Securities, Inc. (“IFG”), and who was associated with Kissinger Advisory, formerly a registered investment adviser. The Division alleged that Kissinger violated section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and that he aided and abetted Kissinger Advisory's violations of Sections 206(1) and 206(2) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Division maintains that Kissinger failed to disclose material information in connection with his sale of Class B shares of certain mutual funds to six customers in 1999 and 2000. The law judge also dismissed the Division's charges that IFG and David Ledbetter, IFG's president from 1989 to 2000, had failed reasonably to supervise Kissinger with a view to preventing his violations of the antifraud provisions, as required by Sections 15(b)(4)(E) and 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act. Among the issues likely to be argued are whether Kissinger violated the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws, whether IFG and Ledbetter failed reasonably to supervise Kissinger and, if violations are found, whether it is in the public interest to impose sanctions. The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2005 will be: Report of an investigation. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the Secretary at

(202)551-5400. Dated: November 9, 2005. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05-22658 Filed 11-9-05; 4:29 pm]

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