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Renee Tassone, General Manager

I have lost three pets in the last 13 months. Both of my German Shephards died from Lyme disease and my cat went outside one day and never returned. I was never really sure if the cat was ours anyway. She showed up on our doorstep two years ago, so we took her in. She would come back when she was hungry or to just hang out for a while, but was not with us full time. We still miss her though. I hope that maybe someone thought she was a stray and took her in and that

is why we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen her. After we put our dog down last month, I did not want any more animals. It has been very quiet at my house since then but I wanted to wait until the beginning of the year. I thought if we got another pet so soon it would be done out of emotion. Plus, I thought it would be a great opportunity to do some work to the house. No animals around to ruin anything. That was until 3 weeks ago, because all of a sudden we have two cats living with us. One morning my daughter went to work, I went to put some laundry in her room and when I opened her door I saw the tiniest, cutest black kitten lying on her bed staring at me. I closed the door real quick, thinking I was seeing things. Come to find out one of her friends thought she wanted a kitten but then decided she was wrong. Since it had no home my daughter thought it would be a great idea for us to take him. Three weeks later he has ruined everything in the house. We named him Tux, because he looks like he is wearing a tuxedo with his white paws and continued on page 3

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continued from page 2 white belly. One of my co-workers came to work this week, telling me about this cat that showed up on her doorstep last week and wouldn’t leave. She tried to bring it in her house but her dog went crazy. So, guess who took the cat home? It is really a good cat. Everyone in the office wants me to bring it in and let it be our office cat. I thought our kitty Tux would welcome this friend, that it would give him someone to play with and take his mind off of my plants, furniture and curtains but so far, Tux is not happy about having to share. We will see how this goes and I will keep you all posted. I know many of our readers are animal lovers. Pets do add something special to our lives. Most of the time they become a large part of the family, and give us many memories to cherish. I welcome our readers to send us your cute animal photos. We will publish them in our next issue on December 8. You can email them to ads@hersamacornvt.com or mail them to 109 South St., Bennington, VT 05201. Please get all photos in by November 24. We will make a great pet section out of all the wonderful pictures you send. Check out our Home and Health section this month. We are also honoring the Veteran’s this month, with a portion of our revenue going to the Veteran’s Home. As always we encourage your feedback. Feel free to send us your press releases to yankee@hersamacornma.com or berkshire@hersamacornma. com. Check us out online at www.ishopberkshires.com. -Renee Tassone, General Manager

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Albrecht Dürer and the Art of Invention Lecture at the Clark WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—Celebrate the opening of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute’s The Strange World of Albrecht Dürer exhibition with a special lecture on Sunday, November 14, by Jay A. Clarke, Manton Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. Clarke will explore Albrecht Dürer and the art of invention in relation to the Clark’s winter exhibition, The Strange World of Albrecht Dürer. Admission to the 3:00 p.m. lecture is free. Clarke will discuss The Strange World of Albrecht Dürer with an emphasis on how Dürer changed the visual landscape of his day. Using the woodcuts from the Apocalypse series and select other works, Clarke will illustrate how the artist’s technical brilliance and narrative originality transformed his medium. She will explore the assumptions that historians have made about the artist, and how these assumptions have played a role in the interpretation of his work. This lecture will also investigate the way Dürer used the human body as a storytelling tool within his narratives. While Dürer’s late scientific and theoretical writing contained seemingly precise measurements of human proportion, he took liberties with the human forms depicted in his prints to suit his narrative. In Dürer’s time science and religion were deeply intertwined; his prints often fused scientific and religious elements. His strange depictions of witches, for instance, were both studies in human proportion and compelling narratives about demonic forces. Drawn entirely from the Clark’s extensive holdings, The Strange World of Albrecht Dürer will feature seventy-five of Dürer’s graphics, including the iconic Hercules (1496), the Apocalypse series (1498), Nemesis (c. 1501), Knight, Death, and the Devil (1513), and Melencolia I (1514). The Clark’s Dürer collection numbers more than 300 objects and continued on page 5

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Community Pitches in to Support Art and Music in the Berkshires. The exhibitor tables were sold out the first week Our Berkshire GreenTM Magazine announced its second annual non-profit fundraiser. Three local non-profit organizations, The Guthrie Center, Community Access to the Arts, and Berkshire Music School have been selected to benefit from this year’s event proceeds. The first time Green and Holistic Expo, co-sponsored by Crissey Farm, The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, and Hartsville Design, is set for Friday, November 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Crissey Farms’ Berkshire Banquet House, 426 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Kathy Regan, publisher of Our BerkshireGreenTM Magazine said, “With budgets being cut in these hard times, we’re happy to rally around these vital institutions and show them that we care. It’s gratifying that so many local businesses are willing to join in. Everyone wins; the exhibitors display and sell their wares to a large audience, the guests have a good time with early holiday shopping and winning great prizes, and local organizations benefit. We hope people who are planning to attend pre-purchase their tickets online this week at www. OurBerkshireGreen.com. We will feel very badly if we have to turn people away at the door.” A festive evening is planned with delicious food, live music, and products and services for sale. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register as tickets for the event are expected to sell out. All information about

the event including donations, registration, raffle tickets, volunteering, exhibiting, and sponsor opportunities may be found at www.ourberkshiregreen.com. Last year, over 50 prizes were donated by a wide variety of local businesses for the mega raffle. Everyone is invited to participate in all aspects of this event. Our BerkshireGreen is the magazine/resource for healthy living in Berkshire County and the surrounding area. Many escape to the Berkshires seeking a more natural environment and lifestyle, and rely on this comprehensive resource for products and services. The quarterly publication is distributed at many locations around the county and beyond. If you are unable to locate a copy, go to www.ourberkshiregreen.com to find a distribution point near you. Our BerkshireCalendar is the online community resource for local events. Individuals and organizations may easily upload events themselves for free. For more information, and to join the email list for announcements and newsletters, go to the web site: www.ourberkshiregreen.com.

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Albrecht Dürer at the Clark continued from page 3 is considered to be among the best in North America. It has not been the subject of a comprehensive display in more than thirty-five years. This exhibition was organized by the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute and is proudly presented by Crane & Co. The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (daily in July and August). Admission is $15 June 1 through October 31. Admission is free for children 18 and younger, members, and students with valid ID. Admission is free November through May. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu. Young Hare by Albrecht Dürer

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FROM MY CORNER — by Susan J. Coons ...social security... The age of 65 seemed like forever way off in the distant future when I was 16 and had my first job. That’s when I started paying income tax — the beginning of my contribution to Social Security as well as the war in Viet Nam, the military industrial complex, and all the other government programs. I didn’t miss what I never had. The Social Security Admini-stration had been informing me many years before I turned 65 just how much it was estimated I would be eligible to collect at the age of retirement which for me was 65 years and 10 months. I was going to completely retire when I turned 65 had not Hersam Acorn Newspapers bought our papers. We became a family-owned business at that time, and as most of you know, family-owned is much more employee-friendly than corporate-owned. I love what I do and enjoy the company of the people with whom I work. I’m very fortunate. Even though I collect Social Security, I am still paying into the fund. I’m not ready to retire. But I think about retirement more often than before because I want to have time to paint and I have a book in mind that I would like to write. When I do decide to retire, I don’t think I could quit “cold turkey”

for two reasons. First, I like what I do, and second, I can’t afford it. Like most of you, I will probably have to work forever. That’s just the way it is. I’m fortunate that the work I do is fun and that I enjoy good health. There is always talk about raising the minimum age of retirement because the swell of baby boomers will cause the Social Security Fund to go bust. We are indeed getting younger as we get older. I’m a much younger 68 than my mother was. Grandma was always young, even when she passed away at 89, but she was definitely different from the rest of her generation. They say that 70 is the new 60, and I believe it. I don’t see a problem raising the minimum age of retirement except in certain cases where the work is hard labor and/or repetitive. There should be a consideration for the kind of work a person does. I can imagine that if I worked on an assembly line for 25 or 30 years and Congress decided that I had to wait until I was 68 or 70 to reach complete retirement age, I would feel desperate. How many years can one do that kind of work? I’m sure it would seem like no end in sight. I’m thinking about this now because there is much chatter among candidates regarding the privatization and/or elimination of Social Security and Medicare. Well, I’m glad it wasn’t privatized in 2008 or most of us collecting Social Security would be on the streets! I have a small 401K and it took a big hit, only now beginning to look like it did before we smacked the bottom in this depression. Extending the age limit for some and asking those who were fortunate enough to earn high incomes during their careers to contribute a little more is my suggestion for the solution.

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Exercise Extra Driving Caution During End of Daylight-Saving Time Portland, ME – Daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, when clocks will be set back one hour. This change can cause disturbed sleep patterns, and when combined with the earlier dusk and darkness during the evening commute, become a formula for drowsy driving -- a condition many drivers may be unaware of during the time change, according to Pat Moody of the AAA Northern New England Traffic Safety Department. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 40,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths. As tragic as these numbers are, they only tell a portion of the story. It is widely recognized that drowsy driving is underreported as a cause of crashes. AAA Northern New England recommends that motorists adjust their driving habits and also watch for the pedestrian activity of children and others who will be less visible, especially during the first week of the change. In addition to setting clocks back one hour, motorists should be prepared for reduced visibility on the road. “The evening commute will be darker so drivers can expect reduced visibility,” said Moody. “Teen drivers who aren’t as experienced with nighttime driving and motorists with vision issues may need to be especially careful. “This is a good time to remind motorist that maintaining clean headlights and windshields greatly improves night driving visibility” said Moody. “You should make it a point to clean the inside of your

windshield at least once a week or more if you smoke in your vehicle.” The morning or afternoon sun may also cause reflections off car windows, hoods or other metallic portions of automobiles and can be a serious hazard to drivers and pedestrians, according to Moody. “The glare may cause temporary blindness. To reduce glare, invest in and wear high-quality sunglasses and adjust your car’s sun visors as needed,” he added. In addition, children, pedestrians, joggers, walkers and bicyclists likely will continue to be outside but will be a lot less visible during the evening commute. AAA recommends that motorists slow down and be extra alert, particularly in residential neighborhoods and school zones. AAA Northern New England recommends the following tips for pedestrian safety: • See and be seen –drivers need to see you to avoid you • Make eye contact with drivers when crossing streets • Wear bright colors or reflective clothing at night • Carry a flashlight when walking in the dark • Walk on the sidewalk. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic. • During rain, drivers are reminded to slow down. Drivers should also watch for children and families in neighborhoods and along school bus routes, at intersections, and when backing out of driveways.

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‘Fig’ure Out How to Get Figs Into Your Diet Figs are tasty fruits that boast many health benefits. They can be an important component of a balanced diet. Figs have been grown and enjoyed for centuries. Native to the Middle East, figs grow on a ficus tree and come in different varieties. The fruit ranges dramatically in color and subtly in texture depending on the variety enjoyed. Turkey, Greece and even California are the top fig producers in the world. It’s possible to find figs from late summer through the autumn, depending on location. Fresh figs

are very delicate and have a short shelf life. They can be kept in the refrigerator for about two days after being picked. Most people are familiar with the sweet dried figs that are available year-round. One may not be aware of the health value of figs. First and foremost, figs are high in potassium, a mineral that helps control blood pressure. Individuals who have high blood pressure should consider figs as a natural alternative to medication or to use in conjunction with traditional therapies. continued on page 18 Figs are rich in calcium, which promotes bone health that can help those at risk for osteoporosis reduce the likelihood of developing the condition.

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Fight the Thanksgiving Day Bulge Every year families and friends gather around the table to celebrate and give thanks for the bounty of the year. They also tend to consume 3,000 to 4,500 calories per person. Should giving thanks be about gluttony? Many people are interested in lower-fat, lowercalorie options for Thanksgiving meals that don’t take away from the traditions of the holiday. It’s possible to cook and serve foods that are healthier and offer the spirit of Thanksgiving. Let’s examine traditional fare and some alternatives that are healthier. Traditional: Turkey and stuffing. Alternative: Turkey that has been roasted or cooked on a rotisserie so that the excess fat drips off. Turkey itself tends to be lean. Avoid basting the turkey with butter and remove the skin

upon serving. Do not stuff the turkey with bread dressing, which tends to be fat-laden. Also, from a food safety standpoint, a raw turkey could infuse salmonella or other bacteria into the stuffing during cooking. Traditional: Candied sweet potatoes and marshmallows. Alternative: Forget the butter, brown sugar and marshmallow topping on sliced sweet potatoes. Instead, serve sweet potatoes in their natural glory, baked and sprinkled with a little cinnamon and nutmeg for extra flavor. Traditional:Gravy made from pan drippings. Alternative: Gravy made from a low-fat broth. Why douse turkey and fixings with extra calories? continued on page 18

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Navigating College Health – The Freshman 15 By Tara Maroney

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school are more likely to gain.” Researchers like Dr. Harvey-Berino are working to find answers and her team has even put together a one-credit course at UVM called Vtrim which teaches undergraduates about calorie balance, making healthy food choices and establishing lifelong exercise behaviors. “Students should be conscious of the basic principles of energy balance - you have to burn up the calories that you eat in order to keep your weight constant,” she said. “Knowing how many calories to eat and how many you are eating is a challenge however. It would be helpful if schools listed calorie and fat counts of food in the cafeteria; however, the research on food labeling in restaurants has shown that without some education, the labels alone are minimally effective.” Dr. Jean Harvey-Berino, is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Her research focuses on behavioral treatments for obesity in adults and obesity prevention in children. As the lead researcher continued on page 15

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Southern Vermont College Weighs In: What Every Student Needs to Know For College

By Tara Maroney

With fall right around the corner, we asked Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director of Admissions at Southern Vermont College what every freshman should know before heading to school this year. She, along with SVC alumna Leslie Surdam provided their perspective. Current students, Chris Foster and Patrick Fleishmann also added their thoughts. Q: What advice would you give to students before arriving on campus? A: Be open-minded to the different people you’ll meet. Be prepared for lots of one on one interaction from your SVC professors, who care about your success. Q: What should every student bring with them to school? What should they leave at home? A: A laptop is a nice thing to have. Life is great with a fridge and microwave in your residence hall room! Leave your nonessential wardrobe at home—you can bring seasonal clothes for now, and swap clothes when you’re home for school breaks. You can also leave your personal printer at home—just use one on campus.

Q: What can freshman expect in their first week of college? A: Plan on meeting and making lots of friends. You’ll find lots of opportunities to get involved in clubs and organizations. You’ll have to get used to planning and living by your own schedule. Q: What is the trick to succeeding during freshman year? A: Be ready to work and know that time management is key to a successful college experience. Q: What is the most common question you hear from students? A: Students like to know Bennington activities available to them, what to expect in their academic curriculum and the likelihood of jobs available to them after graduation. Q: What is the typical day in the life a freshman like? A: In the words of our students, “Get up, go to class, get out of class, chill!” We’d like to add in time for homework, sports practice (or working out), 3 big meals in the dining hall (plus snacks and coffee from Jazzman’s), club meetings, and enjoying the views from Mt. Anthony. Q: What should students do to make the most out of their time on campus? A: From study groups to meet people and reinforce course content. Take advantage of the Office of Career Development for resume review, and preparing for the job hunt after graduation.

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Is a Career in Real Estate Right for You? By Kathy Solien

In my own personal work experience I have struggled to get into a good paying job with out the benefit of a college degree. What I found in my career as a Realtor is that the glass ceiling that was always looming over my head was finally broken and I was given the opportunity to see my earnings directly reflected by my efforts. Real estate sales is not a hobby, it is a profession, a career and a business. As an independent contractor in business for yourself, you are in charge of your own personal marketing, planning, budgeting and hours. Education, experience and good training help the real estate professional master the art of negotiating, keeping up with ever changing rules and regulations, and the skills necessary in dealing with the emotions of such a personal transaction for home sellers and buyers. For those of you with children, this career offers the flexibility to make it to those afternoon soccer games or to stay home with a sick child without the worry of lost wages or loosing your job. Not to make this seem like easy money, there are many hours and miles driven that don’t result in anything other than good experience. Your weekends aren’t always free and clear either but as a business owner, you set the boundaries of your time and attention. If you have ever thought this profession might suit your lifestyle, talk to an agent or make an appointment with a Broker to really get a good idea of what is involved in the world of real estate sales and does it make sense for you to pursue as a career. Know too, that real estate is not about what you see on the HG channel, decorating, staging or even liking houses, it’s about relationships, knowing how to work thru sometimes difficult and contentious negotiations, finding solutions and making things happen.

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(MS) -- This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending flu vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. Even healthy adults 19 through 24 years of age should get vaccinated. Life can get pretty hectic sometimes. Whether it’s school, work, or your social life, you probably think you have other, more important things to do than get vaccinated against the flu. Last season, the flu attacked adults 19-24 years of age much more than usual, which resulted in missed classes, missed work, and far worse -- trips to the ER, hospitalization or even death. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy way for you to protect yourself, and to keep from spreading the flu to friends and family. Get a flu vaccine. One shot or nasal spray will help protect you against the three strains of virus predicted to cause illness this season--including the 2009 H1N1 strain, which is still circulating. If you think you don’t have time to get vaccinated, think again! It’s easier than ever to get a flu vaccine. And if you’re healthy, you can get the nasal spray if you’re afraid of needles! You usually don’t even need a doctor’s appointment. Most pharmacies, drugstores, and supermarkets offer walk-in clinics that are usually very quick and have convenient hours. In addition, most university clinics offer free or reduced-price continued on page 15

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Don’t Wait – Vaccinate continued from page 14 flu vaccination for students. But the longer you wait, the longer the lines are likely to be. Flu vaccine is now available in various locations. So don’t wait -- vaccinate. The few minutes it will take you to get a flu vaccine is much shorter than the days you might have to take off from school, work or both if you get sick with the flu. It takes about two weeks to build immunity against flu, so it’s important to act now in order to be fully protected by the time flu outbreaks begin. By immunizing yourself against flu you’ll help protect your family, friends, classmates, and co-workers, too. For more information, visit www.flu.gov, www.cdc.gov/flu or call 1800CDCINFO (8002324636). TF10C247

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Easy Ways to Combat Cold and Flu Season (MS) -- Winter is upon us once again. With winter comes the holiday season, some snowfall, a New Year, and, of course, flu season. Few issues have gripped the headlines more this year than the flu, as more and more strands of the flu appear each year, wreaking havoc on the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools and offices. Flu shots are often the first line of defense against the flu. But even those who have received a flu shot can still find themselves battling the cold and flu. Adults and children alike spend so much time in the classroom or office that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to make it through the winter without battling some type of illness. However, there are ways to combat cold and flu season without missing a beat this winter. * Wash your hands. Germs often spread through our hands, as hands come into daily contact with germs whenever we touch doorknobs, sneeze or cough into our hands. While it might seem simple, washing hands thoroughly is a highly effective means to stopping the spread of germs. It also helps to sneeze or cough into a tissue or handker-

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chief, or immediately wash hands after sneezing or coughing. In addition, wash hands whenever you arrive at home, school or the office. This can help remove any germs that might have attached themselves to your hands while you were out and about. * Work from home. Parents often find themselves in a bind when their kids inevitably fall victim to the cold or flu during the winter months. This often leads to one parent staying home from work and using a personal day to do so. Even if kids manage to stay healthy through the winter, parents are just as susceptible to cold and flu when they spend the workday in their office or traveling for business. However, thanks to the Internet and GoToMyPC, parents of sick children or even just workers hoping to avoid the flu can safeguard themselves from Consider working from home to combat the flu, and let GoToMyPC help you stay connected to the office.

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Fight the Thanksgiving Day Bulge continued on page 18 A light au jus will provide flavor and a little extra moisture to the bird. Traditional: Bread stuffing. Alternative: Fruit stuffing. Whip up a batch of stuffing that is much more about fruit than the bread and butter. Use cubed whole-wheat bread and slices of apples, pears, cranberries, raisins, and any other in-season fruits. Wet with a low-calorie broth and bake until browned. For even more flair, bake in individual muffin cups so that portions are clearly identified. Traditional: Fruit pies, such as pumpkin and apple. Alternative:A buttery, flaky crust is certainly delicious, but it can pack even more calories on the end of a meal. Serve cobblers that are much more fresh fruit and much less crust and extra calories. Better yet, simply serve a platter of refreshing fruit slices. TF10B030

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• Add bits of dried figs to recipes that call for raisins, such as tarts or cookies. •Put chopped fresh figs in rice, quinoa or couscous dishes. • Fresh figs can be stuffed with goat cheese and topped with sliced almonds for a tasty appetizer at parties. TF10B029

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Easy Ways to Combat Cold and Flu Season the winter sick season while still getting their work done. Whether you’re working from home or even the doctor’s waiting room, it’s easy to gain fast and convenient access to your own files, programs, network resources, and e-mail in a matter of seconds from any location connected to the Internet. Instead of heading into the office or downloading a bunch of your files onto a laptop, simply use GoToMyPC to work from the comforts of a home computer while taking care of sick family members, yourself, or just avoiding the germs that congregate in the nation’s office buildings during cold and flu season. Everything on your work computer will be at your fingertips, just as if you were at the office. Best of all, it’s so easy to use that no training

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continued from page 17 flushes your system, including the poisons that might enter the body during cold and flu season. Each individual is different, but doctors often recommend drinking eight 8ounce glasses of water each day to maintain or achieve optimal health. * Get outdoors. While the weather outside might be frightful, it’s still beneficial to get outdoors and breathe some fresh air. Central heating dries the body out, making it more vulnerable to cold and flu viruses. In addition, because few people go outside during the cold weather, germs tend to gather inside before circulating among those who spend ample time indoors. Even if it’s cold, bundle up and get outdoors to breathe some fresh air during cold and flu season. HM101990

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