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IN THIS ISSUE: Auto ....................................... 14 Business Directory ................ 10 Classiﬁeds .............................. 11 Sudoku Puzzle ....................... 14 Help Wanted .......................... 15 Real Estate ............................. 13

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And they’re off....I just came back from two days at Saratoga. My husband and I go there every year in August right around our anniversary. Renee Tassone, This year we General Manager celebrated our 24th year together. We spent our anniversary day at the track, which was wonderful. I love going there. Too bad it is open for such a short time because I would love to go more often. We did really well this year winning almost $800! This year made up for all of the years we lost money. We were both just really lucky this time. Race 6 I hit the 20-cent superfecta and the exacta for a total of $445! I was so excited I was shaking. My husband won 6 out of 10 races, whatever strategy he was using was working for him. The track is a great place to people watch, you see all kinds of people there. Some dressed in shorts and flip flops like me, and others in fancy dresses and heals. It is fun to just sit and watch everyone, watch their reactions when they win and when they lose. We stayed overnight at the Hampton Inn, which was very nice. The next day we walked around and shopped. We always eat at two restaurants that have gluten free menus - Circus Café and Wheatfields. It is such a treat to have an entire menu to choose from. I always order more than I can eat. Eating out at Wheatfields is really the only time I eat pasta these days. Just because I can, it is nice to not have to go with salad and actually get to eat pasta out. I don’t eat meat or chicken anymore so I am really limited when I go out to dinner. We stopped at one

restaurant that had a couple of special menus I was so excited but when I looked them over the gluten free menu had only choices that involved meat or chicken and the vegetarian menu they offered had meals that all included gluten. Needless to say we didn’t eat there. All in all, our trip was wonderful, I cannot wait to go back next year for our 25th! As most of you know I recently started my own business called Weigh To Total Health. I consult with people and customize a cleanse program that fits their needs and goals, because everyone should cleanse their bodies at least twice a year. We use the cleanse as a springboard to a healthier lifestyle. I also prepare and deliver meals that are made of all plant-based, whole food ingredients, and are allergy free. In September I will be giving two lectures about the connection with nutrition and our health. Both

lectures will be held at the North Adams Regional Hospital Clark House downstairs in the conference room on September 18 and 20. They will start at 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $20. Call for more information 413-329-4710, email info@weightototalhealth. com or just show up. Hope to see you there. Please remember to tell our advertisers you saw their ad in the Yankee Shopper and Berkshire Penny Saver. Check out the list of gift certificates we offer for sale at a 20% discount. You can purchase them online at www.gooddealsne.com. We have sold over 750 gift certificates - people love buying them at such a great discount! �� As always we encour�� age 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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Horticulture CertiďŹ cate Program to be Offered at Berkshire Botanical Garden Stockbridge, MA. The Berkshire Botanical Garden and Berkshire Community College are offering a certificate program designed for the serious home gardener and the horticultural professional, starting in September. The Horticulture Certificate Program is a well-established, professional development program in its sixteenth year of operation. Classes are held at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, located at the intersection of Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge, MA. Students can either enroll in a single course of interest or work toward a Certificate in Horticulture (Level I), a Certificate in Garden Design (Level II) or Advanced Certificates with a Concentration in Horticulture, Design or Sustainable Horticulture and Native Plant Garden Design (Level III). Examples of classes offered this fall: Herbaceous Plants (Level I): Learn about herbaceous plants used in the garden setting, including identification, planting, fertilizing, pest control and pruning. Perennial selection will be the focus, with some time spent on annuals and bulbs. Instructor David Burdick, B.S., a distinguished plantsman and collector, shows regularly at the American Daffodil Society exhibitions. Drafting for Garden Design (Level II): This seven-week studio intensive is essential for students who anticipate working in garden design. Learn basic drafting skills necessary to record and communicate scaled site plans, including scale reading, line drawing, printing a plan and mapmaking. Instructor Steven C. Foster, ASLA, has over 30 years of experience and divides his time between private practice and teaching at the Arnold Arboretum and Harvard University. Native Plant Selection and Identification (Level III): Both herbaceous and woody plants will be covered, with special focus on plant communities and gardenworthy, low maintenance plants that work well in the managed September 5, 2012

landscape. Information on cultural requirements, maintenance, plant combinations and associations will form the framework of this course. Instructor Drew Monthie, M.S., is a horticulturalist, garden designer and ecologist working in upper New York State. To register for classes, call the registrarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at Berkshire Community College, 413-236-2127. For more information about the program, call the Berkshire Botanical Garden, 413-298-3926, or visit the website @ www.berkshirebotanical.org.

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Beneﬁts to Pet Adoption By: Jeanette Smerina

More than 11 years ago -- ready to become a pet parent -- I stepped into the local animal shelter and perused the cages to find a new companion animal. The shelter was filled to capacity, mostly with pit bulls and other large, abandoned dogs. In one cage I saw a mound of mismatched fur and realized I had found “the one.” It was difficult to describe the dog’s appearance. He looked like a cross between an Ewok and Gizmo the gremlin. He was around 3 months old and had been found wandering the streets alone. His cage was marked “terrier mix,” so there was no way to fully know the breed or how large the puppy would get. Despite the way he started his early life, the dog wagged his tail and was very affectionate to me. Idecided to take the plunge and adopt him. Eleven years later, my dog Happy is still a part of my family. I can say I’ve never met a more laid-back, well-behaved and relatively trouble-free dog -- and that comes with a history of many pet dogs growing up and my father even having owned a pet shop at one point. If Iever choose to welcome another dog into my home, I’m certain I’d go the adoption route. Pets in shelters According to the ASPCA, many of the shelters operating nationwide are independent organizations, and there is no reliable means of tabulating just how many dogs enter their shelters every year. It is estimated that anywhere between 5 to 7 million companion animals enter a shelter every year. Approximately 3 to 4 million are euthanized, and only 15 to 20 percent are returned to their owners due to microchip or

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tag identification. The National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy says most of the pets are destroyed simply because there is no one available to adopt them. There are a number of reasons that dogs end up in shelters. Many times, a family moves and may not be allowed to have pets in their next residence. Sometimes older people can no longer take care of a dog, especially if they’re moving into a nursing home. Some individuals simply misjudge the size or the responsibilities of having a dog and surrender the animal. Dog adoption Despite the vast numbers of available pets in shelters, there are many people who continue to think a better dog is one that comes from a pet store or private breeder, especially if a pure breed is desired. Keep in mind that 25 percent of dogs who enter local shelters are purebred, according to the NCPPSP. There are actually many benefits to choosing the adoption route. • Save a life. There may be no better incentive to adoption than knowing you are saving the life of a dog that would probably be on its way to being destroyed. You are also saving the life of another animal that can then fit into the shelter and get a chance for a forever home. Even pets that are in no-kill shelters may not have the quality of life that they deserve. Often they are kept in cages, and some actually develop personality ticks due to the lack of exercise and confinement. • Save money. Purchasing a pet can cost a substantial amount of money. Depending on the breed, some dogs can cost hundreds of dollars, or even thousands of dollars for designer breeds. When adopting a pet, fees help shelters mitigate the cost of feeding, housing and providing healthcare for shelter animals. Your adoption fee, in part, helps all of the animals in the shelter. Furthermore, the shelter often vaccinates and neuters the animals prior to adoption, helping to save you the cost of these procedures. • Get a healthy dog. Some dogs at shelters do have special care requirements, but the majority of them are healthy pets. The shelter will have a veterinarian examine and treat the dogs, helping to ensure you start out your life together on a healthy note. This is not always the case with dogs purchased from a breeder. Some pet stores get their dogs from high-turnout puppy mill breeders, where overbreeding may result in genetic problems with puppies or illness from overcrowding. • Get a dog that’s already trained. Shelters house animals of all age groups; therefore, if a housetrained pet is desired, or one that has learned some commands, you may be in luck. Older dogs may not need the same amount of preliminary training that can make puppies frustrating. Older dogs may have outgrown boisterous behaviors, making them ideal for quiet households. • Get a pet that is already socialized. Having spent some time in a shelter interacting with other animals and people may offer a measure of socialization to the pets. It may be easier to acclimate the dog to a new environment. He or she also may be very grateful for having been adopted and be especially devoted. There are many advantages to adopting a pet from an animal shelter. To find area shelters, look in the classified section of your local newspaper. National Web sites, such as PetFinder.org, can also help men and women narrow down the list of available pets. PE123917

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Photographer Annie Leibovitz and Vogue Celebrate Wharton and The Mount (Lenox, MA) This past June, The Mount was host to famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington, supermodel Natalia Vodianova, and a multitude of actors and writers as they recreated scenes inspired by actual photographs of Edith Wharton and her close circle of friends. The pictorial is featured in Vogue’s September 2012 anniversary issue, its largest ever, on stands now. The photographs are accompanied by an essay, written by award-winning novelist Colm Toibin, that details Wharton’s friendship and sometimes love triangle with Henry James and Morton Fullerton. The pictures and essays, along with a behind-the scenes view with the models, can be viewed online at Vogue.com. The sixteen-page fashion spread was informed by historical photographs taken during the ten years Wharton called The Mount her summer home. Vogue inspired casting of Wharton’s close circle includes: supermodel Natalia Vodianova as Edith Wharton; writer Jeffery Eugenides as Henry James; actor Jack Huston as Wharton’s lover Morton Fullerton; actress Juno Temple as Wharton’s secretary and companion, Anna Bahlmann; actor Elijah Wood as Cook, Wharton’s chauffeur; actress and Meryl Streep’s daughter Mamie Gummer as Wharton’s niece Beatrix Farrand; writer Junot Diaz as Walter Berry; writer Jonathan Safran Foer as architect Ogden Codman, Jr.; actor Max Minghella as painter Maxfield Parrish; artist Nate Lowman as sculptor Daniel Chester French; and actor James Corden as Teddy Roosevelt. The original photographs are available for view online at the Beinecke

Rare Book and Manuscript Library. “We are thrilled that Vogue has created this wonderful homage to Edith Wharton,” said Susan Wissler, Executive Director. “The Mount was and will always be Wharton’s home. It was designed by her, paid for with her money, and it’s where she blossomed into one of the greatest American writers of all time. It’s no surprise that Annie Leibovitz and Grace Coddington, two women who have achieved world renown and respect in their given fields, are inspired by Wharton.” “To have Wharton and The Mount featured prominently in the September issue of Vogue is a huge honor,” said Rebecka McDougall, Marketing and Communications Director at The Mount. “We knew we wanted to tell more of Wharton’s story in this celebratory year, her 150th birthday, to build awareness of the work we are doing here. We are delighted Vogue was interested in conveying a major part of it, calling attention to Wharton’s lasting relevance and her continuing role as a 21st century muse. Being a part of Vogue’s September issue will help elevate the visibility of The Mount and the Berkshire region on national and international levels. It’s very exciting.” The pictorial features scenes recreated on various areas of The Mount’s property including Wharton’s Bedroom, the Terrace, the Grass Steps, the Library and scenes on the shore of Laurel Lake in Lee and at sculptor Daniel Chester French’s studio at Chesterwood in Stockbridge.

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Founders’ Weekend 2012 Schedule

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Friday, September 21 • Founders’ Weekend begins! • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Main Street Sidewalk Sales • 3 to 5 p.m. Creative Lee Annual Art Show featuring work by Lee artists in the Lee Library Gallery. Open House with refreshments and music. • 4 p.m. Lee Chamber Corn Cook-Off. Competition open to all. Professional and Home Cook with both Sweet and Savory Categories. Dish must feature Local Corn. All entries must be presented in the Park Tent by 3 P.m. Friday. Prizes will be awarded. • 4 p.m. TBA Musical Act in the Park. • 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. “Taste of Lee” all along Main Street. 2011 Taste Vendors: Cindy’s Chocolate Creations at Frank Consolati Insurance, Classic Gourmet Catering serving Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions on a roll, Teriyaki Chicken and Beef, Marinated Mushrooms at Main Street Books, Saint Mary’s PTO fried dough at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Cakewalk Bakery serving baked goods & hot chocolate, Chez Nous serving mini burgers, Naji Nejaime serving Lebanese Food and chili,Falafel, Pizza, Kabobs at Zabian’s , The Village at Laurel Lake serving Hot Italian Style Roast Beef Sandwich, Mary’s Carrot Cakes serving Carrot, Lemon and Chocolate & Red Velvet Cake slices and Sullivan Station’s Roasted Squash Bisque and cavatelli ala Brocolli at Upstairs

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Basement, Arizona Pizza serving slices, Terrace Hair Studio serving Cotton Candy, Local Lee Scooped serving homemade Ice Cream, Pho Saigon serving stir fried noodles, fried dumplings, Crispy Spring Rolls & Vietnamese Fried Rice, Timothy’s Restaurant serving Pizza & Housemade Gumbo, Bridlewood Shortbread at Upstairs Basement, Salmon Run Fish House serving Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, and Fried Clams, Berkshire Green Grocer and Starving Artist Cafe serving Apple Butternut Squash Bisque along with lots of local produce, and Chocolate, & Lemon Sugar Crepes, Lee Youth Footbalee selling sausage grinders at Ben’s Shop. • 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Kids Carnival at Carr Hardware • 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Trustco Bank sponsors The Housatonic Philharmonic on the steps of Dresser Hull (under the tent if rain) • 6 to 8:00 p.m. Spectrum Perspectives: Exhibit Opening: Varied in medium and expression Michael McManmon brings attention to unusual detail in pen and ink realism and watercolor landscapes; his acrylic paintings and glass shard sculpture are joyful abstractions. The Good Purpose Gallery thanks Dr. McManmon for not only showing his work in our amazing gallery space, but for donating 100% all proceeds of all sales to the College Internship Program. Michael provides a venue for artistic expression with our young adults by teaching art classes at the gallery and at Joyous Studios located at the Spectrum Playhouse and offering students a chance to embrace the arts, theatre, performance and recognition of their own talents through a yearly art contest and yearly show at the Good Purpose Gallery, 40 Main St, Ste 1, Lee • 7:30 p.m. Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe (RBIT) at the Spectum Playhouse. Tickets available in advance or at the door. • 8:00 p.m. Vikki True and Band in the Park under the Tent. Sponsored by the Lee Cultural Council. • Founders’ Fun, specials and entertainment at all of Lee’s restaurants. Saturday, September 22 • 9 to 4 p.m. First Congregational Church Tag Sale, Fellowship Hall • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Congregational Church Cookie Sale • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sidewalk Sales down Main Street • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annual Creative Lee Art show in the Lee Library Gallery • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft Vendors all day throughout town • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Art in the Alley: Enjoy an eclectic collection of art presented by the Good Purpose Gallery and created by local artisans during Lees Founders’ Day Weekend celebration! Good Purpose Gallery Alleyway, 40 Main Street • 11 a.m. Lee Chamber of Commerce Hometown Parade down Main Street! • 12 to 2 p.m. Lee Youth Association Open House. Hotdogs and drinks, pumpkin painting and more kid fun! • 1:00 p.m. Chris Collins, Heather Ancora,and Pete Adams perform Under the Tent • 1:00 p.m. Terry a la Berry performs on the Library Lawn, sponsored by Applegate Inn. Under the tent if raining. • Lion’s Club Eye Mobile, park driveway • Berkshire Health Systems Health Van, park driveway • Hellios Novelties at Family Wireless • Lee Historical Society display of Lee memorabilia and sale of articles related to Lee, and a raffle September 5, 2012

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• Porchlight VNA (formerly Lee Visiting Nurse Association) Tag Sale • Literacy Network of the Berkshires Information Booth at the Library, all day. • Lee Historical Society display of Lee • Lee Recycling Committee on Franklin Street • Andy’s Toys on Kelly Funeral Lawn • Joseph LaFlamme Christian Education Scholarship Fund at Berkshire Appraisal Company • 2:30 p.m. Robin O’Herin (www.robinoherin.com) singing the blues in front of Cakewalk. Rain location: Starving Artist Cafe • 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Festival Latino in the Park. Food, music, dancing... multi-cultural celebration! • 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. “Lee Idol” Finals at the Spectrum Playhouse, Franklin Street. Sunday, September 23 • 8 to 11 a.m. Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast at Saint Mary’s School • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Musical Brunch at the Good Purpose Gallery for a musical brunch featuring talented local musicians and organic food from the Starving Artist Creperie. • 12 p.m. Moonshine Holler Performs in the Railroad Street Gazebo • 12:05 p.m. Launch of the Duck Race, riverside near the Gazebo • 1:00 p.m. The Eagles Band performs in the Spectrum Playhouse

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