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Election
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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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CNA students complete training, join staff at Sweet Brook11:46AM / Monday, April 06, 2009
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Eight residents of North Berkshire and neighboring communities have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant training program at Sweet Brook Transitional Care & Living Centers in Williamstown. All eight will join the staff at Sweet Brook in full- and part-time positions.
Karisa Roy, Margaret Denault (Mass. Alzheimer’s Association), Lindsay Holtzman, Heather Shartrand, Amy Johansson, Jamie Affhauser, Kathleen Gaffey, Mary Carpenter, Jolene Collins, and instructor Tammy Willis, RN.
Jamie Affhauser of Williamstown, Mary Carpenter of Williamstown, Jolene Collins of Stamford, Vt., Kathleen Gaffey of North Adams, Lindsay Holtzman of Stephentown, N.Y., Amy Johansson of North Adams, Karisa Roy of Williamstown, and Heather Shartrand of Williamstown, earned certificates of completion at a ceremony at Sweet Brook on Wednesday, April 1. Sweet Brook administrator and NBH Vice President of Continuing Care Susan Gancarz congratulated the group, saying “it is a privilege for us to take care of our residents. This is a wonderful introduction to nursing and healthcare.”
Tammy Willis, RN, was the instructor for the course. She said the graduates completed 75 hours of training over three weeks and learned about the tasks performed by CNAs including bathing and dressing residents. “But first, they learn about dignity and respect for the residents,” said Willis. “We emphasize the need for compassion and empathy because being a CNA requires a genuine desire to help people and care for them.”
Sweet Brook was recently recognized by the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board as a partner in developing nursing careers. Sweet Brook has assisted in the development of Project HEALTH (Helping Employers Access Labor Talent in Healthcare).
Willis, who was a CNA and later a registered nurse at Sweet Brook in the 1990s, said the students learned to empathize with residents by role playing. “We even have them sit on bedpans so they know what the people they care for are experiencing,” she added. “They spend four days of the course working directly with residents.”
The CNA course at Sweet Brook includes training in nursing care as well as information about nutrition, physical therapy, and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. “Not every program includes Alzheimer’s training, so these graduates received additional recognition from the Massachusetts chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association,” said Willis. “That extra training is very valuable in this setting.”
Willis said she recommends CNA training for anyone hoping to gain additional skills, including college students and those seeking summer employment opportunities. She noted that Sweet Brook may also pay for training for students who go on to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
For information, call Sweet Brook at (413) 458-8127. Sweet Brook is a member of the Northern Berkshire Healthcare family of care providers and offers long-term nursing and transitional care, rehabilitation, and specialized Alzheimer and dementia care. On the Web: www.nbhealth.org. |
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