Sign-up and post on Iberkshires today.It's Free!
Already a member? Log In
43°  H- 70%
The Berkshires online guide to events, news and Berkshire County community information.           
Saturday November 21, 2009
 Make us your homepage!
 

What's Playing


The Drury Drama Team presents "Dracula" on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21.

If you don't know who these guys are, just stay home.


'Pirate Radio': Good Movie Ahoy, Mateys
Movie schedules and times

Bazaars

Nov. 21

St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.

Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.

First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.

Nov. 28

Becket Federated Church
, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.


Dec. 5

Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.


Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

Planning a bazaar this season? Submit information to info@iberkshires.com to have it listed here.

Sales Fliers

 
 

Daily Digest

Hooray for Vermont's Sanders and his battle against credit card companies.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Clarksburg Crime Watch Signs



We're trying out blogs to offer shorter, easy-to-find news. Let us know what you think.
Send press releases and announcements to info@iberkshires.com. Need to contact someone at iBerkshires? Here's how.
Mammography Dispute
The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.

iBerkshires will be meeting with local medical experts Monday. Have a question you'd like answered on this issue? Send it info@iberkshires.com with "mammogram" in the subject line.

Obituaries

Paul Sandler, 64
Robert J. Heideman, 73
Carol V. Vallieres, 75
More obituaries

Sports

Williams College Men's Basketball Season Outlook
2009 MIAA Girls Soccer - State Division 2

Final: Wahconah vs Cardinal Spellman
Date / Time: 11/21/2009; 3:30pm
Location: Foley Stadium, Worcester
MCLA Picked Last in Men's Preseason Coaches Poll

Media Partners

Berkshire News Network (WNAW;WUPE)
WJJW Charlie in the Morning

Election


Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here.

 

 Search: 
 for    
Enter a long URL
to make tiny:


Related Stories

 
Printer Friendly Version
   Recommend this story to a friend

Williams College Students Walk For a Cure

By Melanie Rancourt
Special to iBerkshires
08:06PM / Sunday, January 25, 2009

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College students gathered last weekend at the Towne Field House on campus to have some fun and, more importantly, to raise money for the American Cancer Society's signature event and spread cancer awareness. 

The opening ceremony and survivor lap kicked off the town's 2nd annual Relay For Life on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. Pat Mancuso, Diane Perault, Elizabeth Cwiertniewicz and Amanda Weaterhead were the four survivors honored at the event, each receiving a gold survivor medal, pin and "Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back" refrigerator magnets. 

"Do you ever get so busy and caught up in your daily life that you wish you had extra time to do what you need to do or want to do?" Mancuso asked the gathering. "I can tell you as a survivor that the days you spend from diagnosis through treatment are long. What I wouldn't have given for just one hour free from cancer. Just one hour that I didn't have to be so strong and fight so hard. Just one hour to have a normal life."


Photos by Melanie Rancourt   
Mancuso recently retired from the Williams College alumni office after 31 years. She is thankful that she has beaten the disease, she said, and wishes she had more time to volunteer making sure her family, friends and others never have to hear those dreaded words, "You have cancer."

Twenty teams walked throughout the night Saturday at the fieldhouse raising more than $16,000, over $6,000 more than last year. 

Overnight participants enjoyed music provided by DJ Dynamo, tournaments of Texas hold 'em and a Twister, a Mister Relay pageant and pizza provided by Village Pizza of North Adams. There was also ice skating and student performances.

Abbatats Airbrush Tattoos of Worthington donated all the money raised from its booth to the event. Using only organic ink, the temporary tattoos ranged in price from $5 to $15 and last about two weeks before they wash off for good.

The event's chairwomen, Kimberly Elicker, Sarah Willie and Heath Pruitt, with the help of Laura Baran, the Cancer Society's community executive of income development for the Berkshire County tegion, worked hard to make the Relay a success.

"I started volunteering with Relay For Life in high school back home in Pennsylvania," said Elicker, a college senior who also was a co-chairman for last year's event with Willie. "Planning a Relay event and studying for finals is a challenge, but one that is worth it."

Willie, a graduate of Drury High School and a senior at Williams College, said Elicker recruited her to help organize last year's event. 

"Being a science major, one day I may help find a cure for cancer," she said.

Both students felt this year's Relay was going a lot better than last year's. They agreed that delegating jobs made for a more successful Relay and having a bigger committee certainly helped as well. 

The young ladies will pass the event leadership torch to Pruitt, a sophomore at Williams who is from Indiana. 

"Kim asked me in the lunch line to be a tri-chair for this year's event," Pruitt said. "I have volunteered at my Relay back home since the eighth grade and I still have my shirt from the 2003 event that I participated in with my South Putman High School team."

The Relay was held at a later date and students began planning earlier. They believe that this helped in their success.

The women wanted to thank the local supporters and the college for their support, which also included Goff Sports, rhe Berkshire Mall, Where'd You Get That?, Spice Root, '6 House Pub, Water Street Books and Agway.

Your Comments
Post Comment
No Comments


Top Stories...
Beacon Cinema Opens in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD - "It is the crown jewel of the revitalization of downtown." — Mayor James M. Ruberto
New Moon Mania Hits Berkshire Mall
LANESBOROUGH - "The first 'Twilight' movie did very well so we were expecting good crowds not only...
The Independent Investor: Mutual Fund Fees: Why Should...
NORTH ADAMS - From the institutional investor's point of view; when you buy in bulk, no matter what...
St. Stan's Vigilkeepers Keep Spirit of Parish Going
ADAMS - "We're here indefinitely." — Laurin Zepka
New Moon Rises for North Adams, Pittsfield Theaters
NORTH ADAMS - That's good news for people looking for the first-run blockbusters that fuel the holiday...


iBerkshires.com Text Ads
www.berkshirejobs.com
www.iberkshires.com
www.iberkshires.com
www.Nelanda.com
Advertise on iBerkshires.com



Essentials
Berkshire Nightlife
Berkshire Photos
Berkshire Wallpaper
Class Reunion Page
Columnists
Dannyoart.com
Get Lunch Specials
Home & Garden
Movie Times
Obituaries
Randy Trabold
Weddings

Enter your email address below to receive our FREE iBerkshires.com Newsletter

| Home | A & E | Automotive | Business | Community News | Dining | Lodging & Travel |
| Real Estate | Schools | Sports & Outdoors | Berkshires Weather | Berkshires Map |
Advertise | Recommend This Page | Help
Contact Us | Privacy Policy| User Agreement
Execution Time: 578 ms