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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
Georgianna M. Fortini, 95
Gene Kelly, 85
Lucille B. Tanguay, 83
James R. Northrup, 89
Jon C. Blasi, 49
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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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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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Take Charge to Host Energy Saving Workshop Series

01:03PM / Friday, September 12, 2008

North Adams - A workshop series will be held at the public libraries to educate residents on saving energy and money in their homes. Take Charge: The North Adams Campaign to Save Energy is stepping up efforts to help our community with the upcoming winter heating crisis. 

These workshops will inform the community about ways to save money and energy in their homes during the approaching winter months and beyond. Everyone is feeling the affect of rising oil and gas prices and the cost of heating homes increasing exponentially. This series of free workshops will give residents the tools and information they need to battle their bills.

The first workshop, "Home Energy Use," is scheduled for September 18th at 6:30 at the North Adams Library. Mike Tillou will explore energy used in the home and educate residents on ways to save money on their home energy bills. The workshop will explore different areas of homes that use energy and ways to make this energy use most efficient.

"Insulation and Heating" will be held at the North Adams Library on October 2nd at 6:30. Bruce Harley, Technical Director for Conservation Services group, author and home energy expert will explain the importance of insulating your home. He will examine the trouble spots in homes where energy is lost and educate participants on ways to improve the insulation in their homes.

"Solar Power Options" with Chris Kilfoyle and Craig Robertson will be held on October 22nd at 6:30 at the Williamstown Library. This workshop will inform residents about solar power and the different options that are available with both solar electric and solar hot water systems. Kilfoyle, of Berkshire Photo Voltaic, installs solar electric systems across the Berkshires. Robertson, of Heliocentrix, works mostly with solar hot water and solar thermal.
 
The last workshop in this series,"Lowering Your Electric Bill," will be held at the Williamstown Library on October 29th at 6:30. Nancy Nylen from CET will help residents dissect their electric bill to finds ways they can save money. 

All are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the Take Charge website at www.takechargenorthadams.org

Take Charge: The North Adams Campaign to Save Energy is committed to helping improve North Adams quality of life by making our homes and communities more energy independent. The campaign has distributed information to over 400 residents, handed out free energy saving light bulbs, and inspired the city to be more ambitious in its energy saving efforts.

Workshop Schedule:

Home Energy Use with Mike Tillou.
Thur. Sept. 18th 6:30 - North Adams Library

Insulation and Heating with Bruce Harley
Thur. Oct. 2nd, 6:30 - North Adams Library

Solar Power Options with Chris Kilfoyle and Craig Robertson
Wed. Oct. 22nd, 6:30 - Williamstown Library

Lowering Your Electric Bill With Nancy Nylen
Wed. Oct 29th 6:30 - Williamstown Library
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