Front Page News
July 16, 2014
Ruth Strickhart, Our 2014 Pittsfield Citizen Of The Year
Congratulations to Ruth Strickhart on being named the
2014 Pittsfield Citizen of the Year.
Ruth has been an active volunteer in our town for many years. She
has volunteered at the front desk at the Josiah Carpenter Library
until her “retirement” on March 7, 2013 – 2 days after her 93rd
birthday. Ruth spends one morning each week at the Historical
Society doing data entry or other special projects. She also can be
found at the Pittsfield Food Pantry where she has served as the
manager and treasurer. She has overseen the volunteers there and
does much of the paperwork that is required to keep the pantry
running smoothly, including the personal and prompt thank you notes
for the donations. Ruth is also active in her church. She was
instrumental in implementing the Pennies From Heaven mission project
which is still maintained at the First Congregational Church. It has
helped several groups in town. The present goal is to collect $250
each for the Beacon of Light Ministry in Pittsfield and the
Pittsfield Beautification Committee. She has been known to quietly
behind the scenes support those going through some tough times.
These are just a few of the things that we know Ruth has done!
Ruth was selected in May, 2011 to receive the Joseph D. Vaughan
Award, which is presented annually by the State Committee on Aging
and EngAGING NH for outstanding leadership and achievement as a
volunteer on behalf of older citizens in NH. Ruth was also
recognized at the 2013 Pittsfield Community Impact Awards, sponsored
by Pittsfield Listens, as the Outstanding Individual of the Year.
We, the citizens of Pittsfield, are lucky to have such a dedicated
and giving person in our community. THANK YOU, Ruth Strickhart, for
all you do!
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