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High School Football
11-07-09 - Hoosac Valley beats Drury.
More photo's on Monday
Thursday, Nov. 06

Boys' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
McCann Tech 3, Keefe Tech 2

Girls' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
Blackstone Valley 8, McCann Tech 0
Fall Basketball Clinics

Election

Barrett Reflects on Accomplishments with Capital News 9
Alcombright's Victory Speech

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This is Jake
He's been lost in Pittsfield for weeks but frequently sited. He was last seen heading toward the fire station on Peck's Road. He's tired, dirty and needs seizure medication. He's chipped. If you see him, call Julie at 413-537-5616, the vet 24/7 at 413-499-2820 or animal control at 413-448-9700.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Thanks to Gabriella Bond for sharing her memories of the Quincy Street house torn down last week.
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Alice R. Filiault, 87
Lucille Burt, 92
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Mary M. Hanlon, 82
George F. Sarrouf, 73

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Bazaars

Nov. 7:

VNA & Hospice, Community Room, North Adams

North Adams Elks
10-4; Nov. 8, 9-2
Crafters, Chinese auction, bake sale
For vendor information, Melanie at 413-743-5562.

Nov. 14

Berkshire Community Church, Richmond
10-4; Crafters, bake sale. Contact Evelyn Goggia at 413-445-5747

Lanesborough Elementary School annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Proceeds go to sixth-grade trip to Cape Cod.

Vendors can contact Deb at 413-738-5349 or debhutton@aol.com or Lori at 413-499-0065 or lorittod@yahoo.com to secure a spot.

Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Contact Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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The Legacy Banks Foundation Contributes to Festival Latino

03:53PM / Friday, August 01, 2008

caption: Louise Lucchese (r) branch manager of Legacy’s Lee office presents check to Liliana Bermudez, chair of the Festival Latino Committee and Gladys Rave, a member of the Board.
LEE – The Legacy Banks Foundation has supported the Festival Latino of the Berkshires with a grant of $2,500. The funds were presented to representatives of Festival Latino at a press conference on August 1. The 13th Annual Festival Latino will take place on September 27, 2008 as part of Lee Founders Day Weekend.

According to Richard Sullivan, president of The Legacy Banks Foundation, it is a great event of cultural enrichment for the entire community. “We are pleased to once again support this terrific program, which has a long history of bringing together members of our Latino community and providing an exciting experience for all those who attend,” he commented. “At Legacy Banks, we are committed to serving our growing multicultural population with products and service that meet their unique needs,” he continued.

The Festival has become a venue for countless folkloric dancers from different Latin American countries. Each year, dancers share stunning performances with beautifully crafted costumes, stories, and choreography of their unique and rich cultures. Additionally, bilingual representatives from social service organizations display and inform the public about their services at the Festival.

According to Festival Founder and Chair Liliana Ortiz-Bermudez, the Festival was created in 1995 to promote the understanding and appreciation of Latin American culture within the Berkshires. “We are so appreciative of Legacy’s continued support with the Festival,” noted Ortiz-Bermudez. “Without the sponsorship of Legacy and our other contributors, we would not be able to present this exciting program, which means so much to so many,” she added.

The longest running Latino Festival in New England, the event is appropriately held during September, which is Hispanic Heritage Month. In addition to presenting the Festival, the Festival Latino Committee provides cultural enrichment to students at Berkshire County schools. Ortiz-Bermudez explained, “For the past three years we have proudly invited faculty, staff and students in Berkshire County to attend our Hispanic Heritage Celebration. As educators, they know the value of cultural events and how they contribute to the development of our children,” she continued.

Anyone who would like to contribute to the Festival Latino of the Berkshires, may contact Ortiz-Bermudez at 413-243-3961.
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