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RegionObama TransitionDaily DigestMeetings The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
 Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
 Wanted: Eagle Eyes MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Other StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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Quitters are Winners announces September Program - August 27, 2008
NORTH ADAMS - The REACH Community Health Foundation announced dates for upcoming “Quitters are Winners” tobacco cessation program in September. The program will run on September 8, 15, 22 and 29.
Those interested can register by calling REACH at (413) 664-5567. The program will be held on Monday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Clark House Building on the North Adams Regional Hospital Campus
“Quitters are Winners” is a four-session program sponsored by REACH. A trained tobacco treatment specialist helps the group to create a supportive environment, which in turn helps participants break the tobacco addiction. Each tobacco user who joins the class develops an individual plan for quitting. The program, open to the public, is limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is necessary. The registration fee is $20 and includes all program materials. Participants who attend all four dates will receive a refund of the registration fee. Appropriate nicotine replacement therapies (patches and/or gum) are provided at cost.
The program will provide information about stress management, weight control, and how to prevent or handle relapses.
During the program, the facilitator will teach a step-by-step method for changing behavior and quitting tobacco. “Quitters are Winners” addresses positive thinking, changing behaviors, one-on-one help, rewards and group support to help smokers to quit tobacco.
The REACH Community Health Foundation is a nonprofit subsidiary of Northern Berkshire Healthcare and is dedicated to improving the health of the Northern Berkshire community. In addition to tobacco treatment programs, REACH runs programs in breast cancer support and care navigation, caregiver support, and nutrition and fitness. For more information, please call 413-664-5567. |
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