Elms Fells MCLA Women

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The visiting Elms College women's basketball team outscored MCLA 9-2 over the final minute as the Blazers pulled away from the hosts for a hard fought 68-58 win in non conference action.
 
With the win, Elms improves to 2-0 on the early season.  MCLA evens its mark at 1-1.
 
Elms (2-0) placed three players in double figures. Kayla Jackson was outstanding as she collected a team best 18 points and a game-high 16 boards. Rahmia Johnston matched her 18 points as she drilled four three pointers on the afternoon. Mikayler Patch added 14 points in the win.
 
Zaylee Ramos scored a game high 20 points for MCLA (1-1). She added eight rebounds and three assists. Olivia Pressley ended with 12 points as did Kristie Zator. Zator finished off the double double with 10 boards.  
 
The Trailblazers are back in action Sunday when they host Maine Presque-Isle at noon.
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West Oil Acquired by Connecticut Energy Firm

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Bob and Ann West have run the fuel oil company for 40 years. Bob had started working with his father after graduating high school in 1977. They're handing the keys to Stephen Santa and Santa Energy, a four-generation family business. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Longtime family business West Oil Co. has changed hands after 75 years — but the new owners say customers shouldn't notice any major changes, including the name.
 
Owners Robert "Bob" and Ann West said they were looking to retire after 40 years running the business Bob's father started 75 years ago.
 
"It was time," said Ann. "We want to enjoy life a little." 
 
Santa Energy of Bridgeport, Conn., added West Oil to its portfolio two weeks ago, joining its heating oil division. The company also operates Servco Oil & Propane, New Canaan Oil Co., and Cannondale Heating and Air Conditioning. It serves residential as well as commercial, industrial and institutional customers.
 
Stephen Santa said the company is still true to its roots.
 
"We've been in business since 1940, it was started by my great-grandfather. I work every day with two of my cousins who are part of the third generation," he said during an interview in North Adams. "We're just another oil company, a family-run oil company."
 
"A big family-run oil company," laughed Ann.
 
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