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GTC 12_08 use me - The Berkshire Eagle
Local Notebook Tidings of Comfort & Joy: Free Luncheon, Seminar for Home Caregivers Pre-registration is required for this free event. Please call 1-800377-HEALTH to register today! Baystate Medical Receives Awards The winter holidays are upon us and can be a stressful time for anybody, but even more so for those providing care for frail, memory-impaired, or ill loved ones at home. Two of the area’s premier providers of comprehensive care – Baystate Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice and Northampton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center – are partnering this holiday season to provide a free lunch and seminar aimed at giving home caregivers gifts they really need: a moment to reflect and an opportunity for nurturing themselves. Come in from the cold and gather ’round as Louisa Sapienza, spiritual care provider (chaplain) for Baystate VNA & Hospice, leads a discussion about handling holiday stress, meeting the needs that are particular to home care givers, and offering tips for self care and moments of relaxation and peace. The event will be held at Northampton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 737 Bridge Road, Northampton, on Monday December 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For this special event, elder respite day care will be provided. To be eligible for this, care givers must call and pre-register; a nurse will all you back to determine if care needs can be safely and appropriately met so that you can enjoy the luncheon. 16 Greenfield Town Crier Baystate Medical Center in Springfield has been recognized for the second year in a row, as “One of the Nation’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals” by Solucient®. In addition to this honor, Baystate Medical Center also recently received the following awards: • Named to the first-ever “Leapfrog Top Hospitals” list, based on results from the Leapfrog Hospital Quality and Safety Survey. • Named as Top Hospital by National Research Corporation (NRC), as part of the 2006/2007 Consumer Choice Awards. • Baystate’s Adult Medical/Surgical ICU has received the AACN’s Beacon Award for critical care excellence – for the third year in a row. Big Brothers Big Sisters Match of The Week Jim and Teddy have been Big and Little Brothers for four and a half years. They share a love of music, sports and movies – especially comedies. Teddy says “Jim is really sporty and lots of fun. He has taught me how to throw a great spiral and how to increase my speed... He also taught me some good pointers at baseball like keeping my eyes on the ball when we have batting and fielding drills.” Teddy really enjoys his time with Jim and comments that • December 8, 2006 Little Brother Teddy and Big Brother Jim he is “very funny.” When was the last time a fifteen year old appreciated your humor? Big Brothers Big Sisters has boys and girls who would enjoy spending time with you. Call (413) 772-0915 to Volunteer. Wayne LeBrun Named McDonald’s East Div, 2006 Coach of The Year A local McDonald’s owner recently took the top honor among the entire East Division of the country’s leading food service provider. Wayne LeBrun, owner of seven McDonald’s restaurants throughout Western Massachusetts, was named East Division 2006 Coach of the Year by McDonald’s Corporation for his leadership, particularly with regards to the region’s breakfast business. LeBrun chairs the Boston Region’s Breakfast Council and was responsible for the development of an ambitious five-year business plan created to combat competitive pressures in the northeast. To date, the plan has included the successful partnership with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Newman’s Own Organics which has resulted in a 31% lift in coffee units and an 11% lift in overall breakfast sales for the region. “Breakfast is Wayne’s real passion,” said Karen King, president of McDonald’s East Division. “His vision and ability to motivate operators and staff in support of our northeast breakfast initiative has been truly impressive.” In addition to being instrumental in the introduction of Newman’s Own Organics coffee, LeBrun championed the introduction of iced coffee in May and is currently participating in a baked goods operations test in his restaurants. He also is the cochair of the East Division Breakfast Leadership Council. “It’s a real honor to be recognized in this way by McDonald’s Corporation,” said LeBrun. “My passion for breakfast is driven by two key principles – listen to our customers and offer quality products that they want and seek at breakfast.” In addition to his leadership role at breakfast, LeBrun has served four years as president of the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association, chaired his Region’s Marketing Leadership Council, and has participated on a national co-op president’s panel. LeBrun has been part of the McDonald’s family for 37 years and has worked for the Corporation and at all levels within the restaurant. He has been a McDonald’s owner for 15 years. Today he owns restaurants in Easthampton, Greenfield, Hadley, Holyoke, Northampton and Westfield, Massachusetts. McDonald’s USA, LLC is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Gift Idea for Wildlife Aficionados Defenders of Wildlife’s Holiday Wildlife Adoption Center is offering the perfect gift for those who care about wildlife conservation. Here’s a chance to save threatened creatures by symbolically “adopting” a wolf, dolphin, penguin, sea turtle, elephant, or any of some fourteen different animals. This is the perfect gift idea for those who share a passion and dedication to our natural resources and want to see it preserved and protected for future generations. Each tax-deductible “adoption” costs $25. You can also adopt a wolf family ($100), polar bear mother and cub ($75) or even an entire Wildlife Sanctuary ($250). The money supports Defenders of Wildlife’s work to protect these magnificent creatures and the places they call home. For instance, Dolphins have suffered severe losses due to tuna fishing practices. Wolves are threatened by illegal killing and efforts to remove them from the endangered species list. Reader’s Digest named Defenders of Wildlife as America’s Best Wildlife Charity. Defenders of Wildlife has more than 800,000 members and supporters. For more information, visit www.WildlifeAdoption.org. www.thetowncriers.com Can You Help Charles? This photo is from t he collection of Charles Marchant. If you can provide any infor mation about t his image please call Charles at 365-7937. BIG O PHOT0 Can you identify the photo above? Send your answer to: Observer, Photo contest, P.O. Box 802, Brattleboro, VT 05302 or [email protected] In the Nov. 17, 2006, contest the photo is of the Somerset Dam being built. The winner this week isHerb Meyer of Guilford. Rules and Regulations Charles Marchant has generously provided us with Big O photos. All eligible answers must be received in writing via e-mail or post. The winner receives a gift certificate to the Vermont Observer for two free classifed line ads, up to 25 words, to be used at anytime. If you are sending your answer in by post, it must be postmarked by Dec. 11, 2006. If you e-mail your answer, it must also be in by 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2006. One of the correct answers received on time will then be randomly chosen to decide the winner. www.thetowncriers.com December 8, 2006 • Greenfield Town Crier 1 7 18 Greenfield Town Crier • December 8, 2006 www.thetowncriers.com Holiday Brass CONTINUED FROM PAGE -1 Lillya. Curt has appeared with the Springfield Symphony, the Central Mass Symphony (principal trumpet) the Arcadia Players and the Pioneer Valley Symphony. He was a founding member of the New England Brass Guild and is a member of the International Trumpet Guild. Jeri Bannister received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Ithaca College School of Music, and has a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Interdisciplinary Studies from Fitchburg State College. She is a member of the Pioneer Valley Symphony, Keene Chamber Orchestra, the Flamingo All-Female Swing Band, the Northampton Concert Band and the Westfield American Legion Band. Jim Engele studied horn with Jane Houlden while pursuing a degree in Music Education in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Jim has performed with the North Shore Philharmonic, the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra, Leite Concert Winds, and the Orange Community Band. He repairs brass instruments for professional musicians from all over the world. Anthony Bosco, tuba, received his Bachelor of Music Education, magna cum laude, and Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts, where he studied Tuba and Euphonium. He is the Director of Music for the Orange Public Schools and teaches privately in the area. He plays Euphonium and Tuba in the Northampton Concert Band and free-lances in many other bands. Tony is also a member of the Converse Brass. Other vespers programs by the Pioneer Valley Brass, sponsored by the First Universalist Parish of North Dana, during the holiday season will be held in Greenfield on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 4:00 pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Greenfield, and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Congregational Church in Orange. For information on the First Universalist Parish of North Dana, and the vespers programs they sponsor throughout the Quabbin area, contact Maureen Riendeau in Orange, Music Coordinator for the Parish. Santa at Holyoke Merry-Go-Round Area youngsters and believers of all ages can spend “Saturdays with Santa,” Saturdays, December 9 and 16, at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. Santa will be at the Holyoke Merry-GoRound to meet with youngsters who have been “naughty or nice” during the past year from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Children are welcome to bring along their Christmas lists and to visit for free with Santa whose sleigh is parked inside the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round building,” said Angela Wright, coordinator, Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. “They will also receive a special treat from the man in the red suit before leaving Holyoke’s antique carousel.” And, children who miss visiting with Santa on Saturdays, can stop by the Holyoke Merry-GoRound during open hours on the weekends to mail him their Christmas lists in the Merry-GoRound’s special Santa Mailbox. In the spirit of holiday giving, anyone who brings in a warm hat, scarf or mittens to pin on the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round’s mitten tree for those in need, will receive one free ride on the antique carousel through Dec. 31. Also, just in time for holiday gift giving, the Holyoke MerryGo-Round is selling a variety of stocking stuffers at its concession stand, including a full compact disc of the Merry-Go-Round’s Artizan band organ music, ornaments, mugs, and more. Merry-Go-Round winter hours are Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and open during school vacation week after Christmas. Rides are $1 per ticket. The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is available for children’s birthday parties, holiday parties, and corporate and other private party rentals.Holyoke Heritage State Park is located on 221 Appleton Street in Holyoke. For more information, call (413) 538-9838 or visit www.holyokemerrygoround.org. Total Coverage Classified Deadline Display: 3PM Mon. for Wed. 3PM Tue. for Thurs. 3PM Wed. for Fri. 3PM Thurs. for Sat. 12PM Fri. for Mon. 3PM Fri. for Tue. Reach Over 150,000 Readers Fax: 802-257-8195 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM • [email protected] 62 Black Mountain Road • Brattleboro, VT 05302 Careers Help Wanted by position) Help Wanted (alpha) Medical Positions Odd Jobs Professional Positions Sales Positions Business Wanted Business Opportunity Child Care Needed Child Care Provided Elderly Care Needed Elderly Care Provided Employment Wanted Help Wanted AVON-START YOUR own business now, in time for Holiday sales, earn 50% on 1st four campaigns, call toll free 1-888-532-8973 BODY PIERCER part-time/on call. For Bellows Falls tattoo shop. Licensed. References and portfolio required. Call 802-463-3838 Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30 pm, Fri. 9-8 pm, Sat. 9-4 pm I-91 Ray’s Cycle Center Rt. 2A/Main St. Exit 26 www.thetowncriers.com Brooks 0001048208-01 dp 332 Wells Street, Greenfield (413) 773-8718 Wells St. RAY’S CYCLE CENTER BRATTLEBORO OPENINGS: SALES ROUTE SUPERVISOR for Major firm, due to expansion. 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Police military or security experience preferred. For information call 603- Online at www.cswg.com www.ess.cswg.com/vic 363-8200 s In Column & Front Page: Help Wanted PARKS AND RECREATION SEASONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR The Town of Hinsdale is seeking a Seasonal Pro- PRACTICE NURSE gram Director. The Season24-32 hours days. The al Program Director over- ideal candidate will be a sees the day-to-day activistrong motivated team ties offered through the Parks and Recreation Deplayer for a busy and partment to include the municipal pool, summer day friendly OB-GYN practice. camp program, basketball, OB-GYN experienced and soccer. This is a part- required. MA license and time year round position, CPR certification full-time during the summer months and minimal time required. during the school year. Minimum qualifications to include a high school diplo- We’re located just about ma or equivalent, minimum 20 minutes from the of two years experience NH/VT borders! working directly with youths in a recreational or educational environment. Lifeguard and swim instruc- Apply for this job on line at tor certification, first aid cer- www.baystatehealth.com\jobs tification, CPR certification or contact and experience in working with the public and organiz- [email protected] ing programs will be considFAX 413-773-2793 or ered helpful. Applications Phone 413-773-2096 and further information may be obtained at the AA/EOE Hinsdale Selectmen’s Office 11 Main Street Hinsdale, NH. The Town of Hinsdale is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for applications is December 15, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. WAREHOUSE MANAGER GCE is a growing electrical distributor and we are looking for new talent to join our Brattleboro location. Management experience in warehouse environment, team player, ability to lift 70 lbs. & dependable. GCE is proud to offer great pay, great benefits and a great work environment. Hours 10am-7pm. Call Bob Koronas at 518-495-0102 ext.81330 EOE PROJECT MANAGER needed for NK Graphics, a full service book produc tion company. Responsibili ties include working closely with editors, authors, com positors, developers, and artists on multiple books or media products in a variety of disciplines. Management responsibilities include schedule generation, edito rial resource allocation, quality assurance, client re lationship development and submission of regular status reports. Send resume to: 17 Stow Dr. W Chesterfield, NH 03466 email: [email protected] December 8, 2006 • Greenfield Town Crier 1 9 U SED TIRES Bargain Box THOROUGHLY INSPECTED $ 15 00 0001058189-01 CN and up TIRE WAREHOUSE 291 Federal St. Greenfield 774-5541 Articles For Sale or Wanted to Buy 5050 Become part of the Thermo Pride family Enjoy the comfort of oil heat with Bargain Box a Thermo Pride oil furnace. NTED HELP WA Part-Time Variable Hour Schedule up to 32 hrs. per week. Friendly hardware store atmosphere. Corporate Benefits Sandri Sunoco “We’re as Near as Your Phone” • Holidays • Christmas Bonus • 20% Employee Discount • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Vacations 400 Chapman Street, Greenfield AUBUCHON HARDWARE Visit us at www.sandri.com 01060110kc 772-2121 • 800-628-1900 An Equal Opportunity Employer Apply in Person • Mgr. Steve 200 Avenue A Turners Falls, Mass. Bargain Box Bargain Box LES Paul studio gui- PROPANE GAS R O O M 24 FEET of 6" metal Bestos GIBSON slightly damaged. Neck HEATER, with fan, 50,000 chimney, all hardware in- tar, been repaired. Plays BTUs, asking $450. 413cluding bottom elbow, has 774-5215 used, in good condition, great. $400. 802-464-2024 asking $600. 802-464-6240 GOLF CLUBS: New TaylorREMEMBER, made driver, with graphit one person’s trash is (2) GOODYEAR Wrangler shaft $85; New Tour Edge another person’s treasure. Rt/S tires, 265/75R15 Driver with graphite shaft Sell it fast in the classifieds! mounted on 15 inch steel $85 plus others. Great gifts Call 1-877-857-4445 rims for Ford Ranger. $100 for the golfer at Christmas. or 802-254-2311. OBO. 413-774-2887 Call 802-257-7474 Part-Time Sports Writer 8’ FISHER snowplow, com- GRACO CAR SEAT & carrier plete for ’73 to ’87 $50; new hydraulic jack Chevy/GMC ½ ¾ or 1 ton $20; DeLonghi electric heatAll lights and hydraulics, er $10; North Face coat $10. 413-665-1317. $2000. 802-348-7265 HOMELITE VAC ATTACK 2 APPLE COMPUTER laptop blower/vacuum, $30, ibook G4, 768ram, 1.33 Hotpoint chest freezer, $30; GHZ, 14" screen, cd burn- New England Playthings er, DVD, 2005/2006 model, Newport series swing set excellent condition. $995. $400. Call 802-365-9464 [email protected], 802-2580282 I-BEAMS, 4" x 8" x 15’, bolt together to make any BOX TRAILER, Pace Ameri- length, painted, no rust, can, 2004, 6’ x 10’, like new, make great bridges, $100 barn door & side door, each. 802-464-3892 $2,250. 802-387-5494 LUXAIRE OIL hot air furDOLL HOUSES, 3 wooden: 2 nace, old, but runs well, large & 1 smaller homemade, newer burner. $300. Call $100-$125. Some furniture 802-257-8569 available. 802-254-5619 NOKIAN NORDMAN-1, FIREWOOD FOR S A L E . 205/70/R15, studded, 4 Seasoned, $175/cord. You tires MSRP $550, Asking pick up, $140/cord. 802- $350. Approximately 200 miles of use. 802-387-4259 257-0007 or 802-380-5166. The Brattleboro Reformer is seeking a part-time sports writer. Candidates should have a strong writing ability, a well-rounded knowledge of sports, reliable transportation, the capacity to write under deadline pressure, and availability to work 2-3 afternoons and evenings per week. Experience preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person. Please send resume and clips to Jamie Norton at [email protected] or call (802) 254-2311 ext. 163. High school and college students are welcome to apply. 0001038431-01 EE FOUR WINTER TIRES on steel wheels with covers; Many seasons left; 205/55X16 Off 2002 Subaru Impreza; $175. 802-464-2397 GE REFRIGERATOR $60, Table Saw Craftsman $75, Low Flush Toilet White $30, Vinyl Shutters $3 each (802) 246-2400 Find a once-in-a-blue-moon bargain in the TOWN CRIER CLASSIFIEDS! Help Wanted Child Care Needed Wells St. I-91 Rt. 2A/Main St. Exit 26 Brooks 0001048194-01 dp Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30 pm, Fri. 9-8 pm, Sat. 9-4 pm Ray’s Cycle Center SNOW TIRES: 4 Nokian N o r d m a n 185/65 R14; 4 Pacemark Snowtrakker 185/70 R14; both sets barely used. $100 per set; Stainless steel sink, double bowl with complete faucet $100; 802-463-3466 SNOW TIRES from 1998 Subaru Legacy, lightly used, steel belt radial on rims, 205/70/R15. $200. Call 802-246-0345 C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc in Brattleboro, VT currently has several openings for FT Payroll Specialists. Previous payroll experience is required along with intermediate level Excel/Access skills. High attention to detail and customer service skills are a must. Great GRAMMA’S HOUSE Day starting pay for qualified Care has openings for a candidates. Position will playmate, age infant to todeventually move to our dler. All snacks and meals Keene, NH office. provided for toddlers. Before & after school care alStop by our Employment Center so available. Reasonable Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm at: Rates. Great references. 47 Old Ferry Road For more information, call Brattleboro, VT 05302 Louise at 603-336-7112 802-257-6754 Online at www.cswg.com HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators - National Certification - Financial Assistance - Job Placement Assistance 866-209-9215 Associated Training Services www.equipmentoperator.com 0001056389-01 kc 332 Wells Street, Greenfield (413) 773-8718 years & 9 months, seeking part time help, occasional nights & weekends a must. Seeking energetic person with love of the outdoors, bilingual in Spanish a plus. Resume & references required. Call 802-258-9068 Child Care Provided RAY’S CYCLE CENTER SNOW TIRES 215/65/15 Steel belted Radials. 2500 miles - like new. $200 obo. 802-874-4207 SOLID OAK futon with mattress and mattress cover. Full size. $100 obo. 802PANASONIC FPX101 Fax 258-2566 after 5:30pm Machine, barely used, HITCH for works fine. $75 OBO. Call TRAILER 2002/2003 Subaru Impreza; Nancy at 460-2456 Brand new; Still in unopPEARL DRUM SET- com- ened box; With ball mount; plete with all hardware, 3 cym- 1 1/4", $200. 802-464-2397 bals, highhats, and throne. Black with chrome snare. WOODSTOVE WITH blow$500.00 call 802-464-2234. er, Avalon Olympic. Heats 1500 sq. ft. Takes 24" logs, WANTED: LOG SPLITTER used for 2 winters, new air fair condition, fair price. tubes, great stove, $1500. Steve 802-464-4622 802-257-7532 PAYROLL SPECIALISTS FAMILY WITH 2 children 4 Great Starting Pay for Qualified Candidates ROAD BIKE Fuji Finest-AL like new condition New $700; Asking $399 Call 802-348-6854 Help Wanted AVON: TO BUY OR SELL MLM OPTION - ISR 1-800-258-1815 20 Greenfield Town Crier • December 8, 2006 www.thetowncriers.com