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Election
Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here. |
Daily DigestHamburg Recall
A half-million pounds of hamburger are being recalled from area supermarkets because of possible E.coli contamination. The North Adams Price Chopper confirmed ground beef with dates Sept. 16 thruogh Oct. 4 was being pulled from the shelves after being notified by its New York supplier. |
Illustrator Ahoy!
 A new Carnival Cruise children's book is filled with illustrations by local artist Jana Christy. It's being featured on the "Today Show" on Nov. 6. |
ObituariesSales FliersWhat's Playing
The popular anime character "Astro Boy" searches for acceptance on the big screen.
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BazaarsNov. 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. 12th and 13th
1st Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair, North Adams Country Club - 9 – 4pm; Crafters from MA and VT are expected. Food from “That’s A Wrap” will be available from 11 – 2. Contacting Sheryl Morehouse at (413) 822 3329.
Planning a bazaar this season? Submit information to info@iberkshires.com to have it listed here. |
Sports | N.A. Youth Football
Spaghetti Supper
Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 to 7 at Eagles Hall. Tickets are $6 adults, $5 seniors and children under 12; under 5, free, at the door. |
Williamstown & Lanesborough Youth Basketball
Joint signups and assessments for Grades 7 & 8 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 to 8 in the Mount Greylock gym. Register in Mrs. Barrett's room or at www.williamstownyba.org. |
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The Legacy Banks Foundation to Provide Fuel Assistance to Berkshire County Residents03:33PM / Friday, August 15, 2008
 | | (l-r) Richard Sullivan, president of The Legacy Banks Foundation; Don Atwater, executive director of Berkshire Community Action Council; Fran Gardzina, a Fuel Assistance Recipient; and Bill Dunlaevy, Chairman and CEO of Legacy Banks. |
Pittsfield – In anticipation of excessive fuel costs this winter for Berkshire County residents, The Legacy Banks Foundation has established a program to help those in need. The Foundation has announced a campaign to provide up to $10,000 in matched funds to the Berkshire Community Action Council for emergency fuel assistance to Berkshire County residents this upcoming heating season.
As part of the effort, Legacy Banks is asking individuals to contribute donations of any denomination, which the Foundation will then match dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. Donations may be made at any one of Legacy Banks’ 11 Berkshire County branch offices. According to Richard Sullivan, president of The Legacy Banks Foundation, “Current economic conditions as well as rising fuel costs will make this winter extremely difficult for many in Berkshire County. We are hoping that this Foundation grant along with the generous support of our customers and others will help provide some of the emergency relief that will be necessary.”
The Berkshire Community Action Council coordinates the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a government-funded program, which provides assistance to low-income families to help heat their homes during the winter. In Berkshire County, approximately 7,000 households typically apply for assistance. Don Atwater, executive director of the Berkshire Community Action Council, said he expects that number to increase this year.
Atwater commended Legacy Banks for their proactive initiative saying, “This generous contribution from The Legacy Banks Foundation and the Bank’s customers will tremendously help us this year with providing emergency assistance to those who so desperately need it.” He added, “In Berkshire County, we have a long period of cold weather, and although we provide assistance to all those who qualify, there are many individuals who remain in need after they have exhausted their allotted funds. This funding will help tremendously with emergency assistance.”
Anyone who wishes to contribute to this effort may do so at any Legacy Banks branch office in Berkshire County. To find out more, individuals may contact Legacy Banks at 800-292-6634 or the Berkshire Community Action Council at 413-499-4421. Donations will be accepted in the form of cash or checks made payable to Berkshire Community Action Council. |
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