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Wednesday November 4, 2009
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Daily Digest

Hamburg 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.
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.
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.
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Obituaries

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. 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.

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Sports

Fall Basketball Clinics

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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Bush Pardons Final Turkeys

06:31PM / Wednesday, November 26, 2008

WASHINGTON — President Bush handed out his last Thanksgiving pardons at a Rose Garden ceremony on Wednesday to two Iowa turkeys, saving them from becoming a holiday feast.

The two toms, according the president, were to fly off on "Turkey One" to DisneyLand, where one was to be the grand marshal of the annual Disney parade.

"This is a tradition that dates back to the presidency of Harry Truman," Bush told the audience, which included children from Cloverly Elementary School. "Just to be safe, I will be pardoning a second bird in the unlikely event the main act chickens out," he said to laughter.

"Turkeys are not only the ones on edge this morning — you see, it turns out the Rose Garden is Barney's turf ... So the press corps is a little nervous, as well," said the president, referring to a recent incident in which Barney bit a Reuters reporter.

The turkeys, named Pumpkin and Pecan, were hatched at the Hill family farm in Ellsworth, Iowa. "After a long, drawn-out election season, when the people finally spoke, the name of the ticket sent here to the White House was Pumpkin and Pecan," said Bush. "Pumpkin is right there ... Pecan is in an undisclosed location."

Bush said he had much to be thankful for, such as the men and women who have served in uniform, compassionate volunteers, teachers, firefighter, pastors and police. And for his family and his mother, who is doing well after being hospitalized for stomach pain the other night.

"Most of all, I thank the American people for the tremendous privilege of serving as the president. In recent weeks, I've talked a lot about sprinting to the finish. Yet I've assured these turkeys they will not be trotting to their finish," said the president. "That's because in keeping with a longstanding tradition, Pumpkin and Pecan are hereby granted a full and unconditional presidential pardon.

"I wish all Americans a happy Thanksgiving, and may God bless you."


Top: President Bush stands between Paul Hill, left, of the National Turkey Federation, and his son, Nathan Hill, as he pardons a turkey named Pumpkin in the Rose Garden of the White House./White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
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