BCArc Names New Director of Adult Family Care

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jessica Dunn has been named Berkshire County Arc's Director of the Adult Family Care Program. 
 
She will oversee the program and its staff which provides support to families in their homes who care for a person needing assistance with daily living. The program includes financial support for the caretaker, nursing oversight, and case management.
 
"This is a critical program for families in Western Massachusetts who need help with a family member in their home," said Maryann Hyatt, President & CEO. "Many families qualify and do not realize this help is available. Jessica has the experience to expand this program, strengthen the supports we offer, and make it more visible."
 
Most recently, Jessica managed the Remote Supports & Monitoring Department for UCP of Western Mass. Before that she worked in various human services positions, including a paraprofessional in the North Adams School District.  She holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Business, and a Minor in Leadership. 
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Wixsom Leads Force 12U Softball Team in Tourney Opener

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Emma Wixsom struck out eight of the nine batters she faced in Friday’s opener of the Berkshire Fall Frenzy as the host Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat the Greylock Thunder, 14-0, in three innings.
 
Wixsom was credited with a perfect game in the contest, which was ended by the tournament’s run rule.
 
McKinley Bushika led the Force’s offense, going 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs. Charlotte Kotski tripled, and Lilly Tuohy doubled in a nine-hit attack.
 
In its second game in the six-team tournament on Friday evening, the Force beat the East Greenbush, N.Y., Xpress Crushers, 5-3.
 
Peyton Demary went 3 and two-thirds innings in the circle before giving the ball to Wixsom. Demary struck out eight while allowing two earned runs.
 
Kotski was a difference maker at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI in a six-hit attack for the Force.
 
Berkshire Saturday starts its day against the 413 Panthers out of Hampden at the Doyle Complex.
 
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