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High School Football
Hoosac Valley beats Drury in Saturday action. More photos on Monday |
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Boys' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
McCann Tech 3, Keefe Tech 2
Girls' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
Blackstone Valley 8, McCann Tech 0 |
What's Playing
Milla Jovovich vs. alien abduction in "The Fourth Kind." What more do you need to know?
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Daily Digest
This is Jake
He's been lost in Pittsfield for weeks but frequently sited. He was last seen heading toward the fire station on Peck's Road. He's tired, dirty and needs seizure medication. He's chipped. If you see him, call Julie at 413-537-5616, the vet 24/7 at 413-499-2820 or animal control at 413-448-9700. |
Election
Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here. |
ObituariesSales FliersBazaarsNov. 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. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Contact Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
Planning a bazaar this season? Submit information to info@iberkshires.com to have it listed here. |
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Students Balance Virtual Budgets03:34PM / Friday, October 24, 2008
NORTH ADAMS Mass - Buy a cool car or save for the future? Choose between the latest fashions or health insurance? High school students from McCann Technical High School and Drury High School were challenged to balance the virtual budget of a 25-year old adult at a Credit for Life Fair at McCann Technical High School on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
The Credit for Life Fair was developed and administered by MountainOne Financial Partners, which includes: Hoosac Bank; Williamstown Savings Bank; South Coastal Bank; True North; and Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan & Collins. According to Stephen Crowe, MountainOne President and Chief Executive Officer, "as hometown financial organizations, we consider it our responsibility to help local folks of all ages become more financially savvy. The Credit for Life fair is yet another one of our programs focused on helping the younger generation make better and smarter financial decisions."
Prior to the Credit for Life fair, 200 seniors were asked to select a career they saw themselves in at the age of 25. This list of career choices was then turned over to MountainOne Financial Partners for the creation of personalized "virtual portfolios." The portfolio included a picture of what each student's financial future might look like, including salary, taxes and student loan payments.
During the three-hour event the students visited 14 booths to make purchase decisions. Staffed by local business and MountainOne associates, the booths included housing, transportation, clothing, education, insurance, health, savings, entertainment and many others. Students could also elect to find a second job, donate to charities and even seek credit counseling. And, because finances are never completely predictable, the students were required to draw a random card that brought them an unexpected twist, from an inheritance to a big medical expense. The staff at the "Fun, Fun, Fun" booth constantly tempted the students with impulse spending purchases "Throughout the process students were challenged to balance their budgets and it wasn't easy!" said Kathy Millard, principal of McCann Tech. "It was a real reality check for them, yet a lot of fun at the same time."
"The students left the fair with a greater appreciation of the challenges they will face in their financial futures," said Jean Sherman, chairperson of the event and Assistant Vice President at MountainOne. "We were pleased with the success of this first event and would like to thank all the people and businesses in the community for their assistance."
Jim Brosnan, superintendent of McCann Technical School, agreed with the successful characterization of the event. "This is an excellent program. Its unique interactive and self-reliant format challenged and engaged the students. They thoroughly enjoyed it. We are so pleased that MountainOne brought us this opportunity." |
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