Celebrating Birthdays are: February 25, Reynold Chase, Bruce Tibbetts, Tom
Huckins; February 26, Magen Vien; February 28, Irving Gadoury; February 29,
Arthur Cressey; March 1, Nicholas Tuttle, Erin Dame, Chris Briggs; March 2,
Krista Anderson; March 3, Cassandra Lank.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
Best Wishes to Herb and Ann Emerson who will celebrate their
Wedding Anniversary on February 27th.
Loudon Young At Heart
The next meeting of the group will be at the Community Center on March
10th at 10 a.m. There will be no program due to Town Meeting. Dunkin’ Donuts
and coffee will be provided. Cards and games are available to play. CAP
lunches will be served as usual.
Dakota Smith of Beverly, Mass., spent the first weekend of his
school vacation in Center Barnstead with his Uncle and Aunt, Peter
and Candy Riel.
On Monday he enjoyed his first ice fishing expedition! The pickerel and
perch were biting so it was exciting.
The next few days he spent in Pittsfield with his Grandmother, Joan
Riel.
Business After Hours
By Michele Beauregard
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce held
their second 2009 Business After Hours. The event was sponsored by Exit
Reward Realty and held on Thursday, February 12th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. They
provided a warm and welcoming event for all Chamber Members to meet and
interact with one another.
Refreshments and snacks were put out for everyone to enjoy. Several
tables were set up throughout the office in order to display the information
of the businesses that attended the event.
A beautiful heart shaped box of chocolates was donated as a door prize
by Exit Reward Realty in the spirit of upcoming Valentines Day. The winner
of that prize was Amy T. Sweet Bouquets and More also donated a wonderful
candy flower arrangement for the door prize which was won by Kathy B.
The Members all enjoyed their time during The Greater Pittsfield Chamber
of Commerce Business After Hours. We also had a couple of non members come
to the event and they were very excited to get a first hand experience of
the inner workings of The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce. They were
also able to receive all the membership information so that they can join.
The turn out for this event was 25 to 30 Members. Each Member was able
to interact to one another and had the opportunity to learn about the
individual businesses and the services they offer. Videos and portfolios
were just a few of the many things you could see on display by other
businesses!
We would like to send out a special Thank You to Exit Reward Realty for
offering the space for such a wonderful event. Thanks for giving us that
feeling of being home while still being able to network our business!!
Pittsfield Area Senior Center Activities for March
Monday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. Bingo
NEW NEW NEW
Tuesday - 10:00 a.m.
Games with Dan!
Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Dan brings games to play. We have a
group of about 6 folks who are playing. Some of us are learning new games
and some are playing games they haven’t played for years. Join us. We
welcome newcomers all the time.
Wednesday
Craft - 10:00
a.m.
1st and 3rd - Beading
2nd and 4th - Glass Etching
Speed
Puzzling - 10 a.m.
We have several regular size puzzles that have large pieces. We are
having contests to see who can complete a puzzle the quickest. The fastest
time yet is 1.5 hours with five people working on a puzzle. It is fun, easy
and rewarding! Check it out.
1st Thursday of the month
Culinary Arts 10:00 a.m. Learn how to cook authentic Italian
dishes. Make your own pasta. Learn about foods that keep blood sugar levels
steady, what foods slow down digestion, and easy ways to add fiber without
knowing it. These classes will go hand in hand with Smart Steps. We eat what
we cook. $2.00 please.
Friday
Games - 10:00 a.m.
SEATED YOGA - 11:00 A.M.
Seated Yoga is one of the best wellness programs you could participate
in. Seated YOGA is a slow gentle exercise that helps develop and maintain
flexibility, mobility and balance. Our core group of 15 people will be
glad to tell you how YOGA has improved their lives.
Tuesday, March 31st - 10:00 a.m. Smart Steps Kick Off
You wanted to begin in April so here we go!
Come in register and pick up
a pedometer. April 1 -4 you will be setting your baseline. On April
5th you will begin in earnest tracking each and every step you take no
matter where you are headed! Each step counts, whether you walk to the
mailbox, kitchen or bathroom. It is a step and it matters! The only step
that doesn’t count is the one when you don’t pick your foot up and put it
down again! We’ll do a 5-town challenge again. Which town will add up their
steps to beat Loudon? We have one designated volunteer to manage each town’s
paperwork. We still need one volunteer walker from each town to be a leader
to pass out and collect paperwork. Call 435-8482 for more information
or to volunteer.
Trip Ticket
March 13
Maple Sugar House, Ice Cream With Syrup, $.50, Transportation, $4.00.
March 27
Seacoast Flower Home & Garden Show./SOLD OUT.
April
Laconia Outlets - Shopping.
May
Boston - Please call for details.
June 26
Summer Picnic In Barnstead.
July 29
Ellacoya State Park.
August 26
Yankee Commons
September
5 Days, 4 Nights, Cape Cod.
October
Deerfield Fair
November
Christmas Shopping
December
TBA
Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp
Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer
Basketball Camp. The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp is by
invitation only. Boys and Girls ages, 10-19 are eligible to apply. Past
participants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry
Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. Players from 50 States and 11
Foreign Countries attended the 2008 Camp. College Basketball Scholarships
are possible for players selected to the All-American Team. Camp Locations
Include: Ithaca, NY, Phoenix, Arizona, Babson Park, FL, Gainesville, GA,
Champaign, IL, Glassboro, NJ, Marietta, OH, Lebanon, TN, Commerce, TX, and
Blacksburg, VA. There is also a Summer Camp available for Boys and Girls
ages 9-18 of all skill levels. For a free brochure on these Summer Camps,
please call 704-373-0873. Anytime.
www.tenstarcamp.com
School Lunch Menus
March 2-6, 2009
PES
Monday
- Fish Sandwich,
veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, veggie,
fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Mac & cheese, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday
-
Chicken patty sandwich, veggie, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, fruit,
milk.
PHMS
Monday
- Pizza, corn, fruit, milk.
Tuesday
- BBQ pork,
rolls, chips, veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - No School - PMHS Only
Thursday - Chicken, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - Meatball subs,
veggies, fruit, milk.
CHICHESTER
Monday
- Cheese sticks with marinara
sauce, Caesar salad, pudding, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken patty sandwich,
baked fries, corn, sliced peaches, milk.
Wednesday - Chinese pie, sliced
carrots, Jello with topping, milk.
Thursday - Rotini with meatsauce,
green beans, chocolate cake, milk.
Friday - Hamburger with roll,
pickles, baked chips, fresh fruit, milk.
Ice cream is sold every Tuesday
and Thursday. Prices range from $.25 to $1.25.
Snacks are also offered
daily. Prices range from $.40 to $1.00.
EPSOM
Monday
- Ravioli,
dinner rolls, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, no salad.
Tuesday -
Baked beans, ham, rolls, cole slaw, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, no salad.
Wednesday - Shepherd’s pie, bread & butter, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, no
salad.
Thursday - Beef and cheese quesadillas, rice, veg., fruit, milk
or yogurt tray, no salad.
Friday - Baked macaroni & cheese, bread &
butter, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, no salad.
Menu always subject
to change. Lunch $1.75, reduced $.40, Breakfast, $.75, reduced, $.40, milk,
$.35. Check out our website, www.sau53.org/ecs. Lunches must be prepaid. Students will also have the
option of salad or yogurt tray grades 3-8 only. Ice cream sold M, W, F.
Letter
Dear Pittsfield Resident,
Please be sure to attend the upcoming
meetings:
Election: Tuesday, March 10, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Town Hall.
School District meeting: Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., Pittsfield Elementary
School.
Town Business Meeting: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m., Pittsfield
Elementary School.
Please vote NO on Articles 2,3,4,5, & 6.
Please
vote YES on Article 7.
Please vote Marilyn Roberts to the one year
Planning Board seat.
Sincerely,
Linda Small
Pittsfield
Letter
Dear Voter:
My name is Marilyn “Lyn” Roberts. I have held
the one year seat on the Planning Board, and again respectfully request your
consideration in allowing me to represent you for the upcoming year in the
same capacity.
Although serving on the Planning Board this past year has
had its challenges, it has been a learning experience that has given me a
better understanding of the process. One of the Planning Board’s goals is to
make changes to the Zoning Ordinances in order to assist in stimulating
business and adding to the tax base. Although I am not in favor of the
current end-product of those Ordinance changes (and encourage you to vote
against them), I would like the opportunity to continue on the path of
making our Zoning Ordinances more user friendly, thereby improving business
development possibilities while maintaining a “village type” atmosphere in
the downtown area.
I encourage you to come out and exercise your right
to vote on March 10th. In the voting booth you will be asked to consider a
citizen’s petition to amend the current Zoning Ordinances, effectually
changing the Zoning Board from appointed to elected positions. I ask
that you vote NO on that proposal, Article 6. Please also vote NO on the
changes proposed by the Planning Board, Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, as they are
incomplete. Lastly, please vote YES on Article 7, in favor of returning to
an appointed Planning Board as opposed to an elected one. Out of the (6) who
were elected to the Planning Board last year, only (3) members have
consistently attended meetings. I believe that returning to an appointed
Planning Board would bring more accountability to the members holding the
positions.
Marilyn J. Roberts
Pittsfield, NH
Pittsfield Volunteers!
Did you know that there are at least 45! volunteer
organizations in our town?
Did you know that most of them are in need of
more members?
Did you know that volunteering is good for the soul?
Are
you interested in seeing what the different organizations do?
The public
is invited and encouraged to stop in at the first VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE on
Sat., March 21 from 9 - 2 pm at the Pittsfield Middle High School Gym.
Volunteer organizations will have displays set up to show us all what they
do and what projects or programs they are working on.
The idea of the
OPEN HOUSE is to allow organizations a place to be able to “toot their own
horn” and a place for the public to meet and greet the members.
Please
mark your calendar - Sat. March 21 - and stop in at the open house. There is
no charge to set up a display or to enter.
For more information, please
contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or Erica Anthony at 435-8563.
Letter
Two weeks ago in this paper, an ad from 30 current or former town
officials asked for a “yes” vote to make planning board members appointed.
One year ago, the planning board changed from appointment by the selectmen
to election by popular vote. The advertisers seek to undo that change.
One of the advertisers wrote, “I believe, as do many others, that the
elected board has not served Pittsfield well. As evidence I cite the Zoning
Ordinance change that will be on the ballot in March.”
The elected board
has not served Pittsfield well, but the appointed board was worse. Four
years ago, that board proposed a very similar zoning revision.
Last year,
I went to ALL planning board meetings. Only THREE of the 30 advertisers went
to ANY planning board work sessions this past year: Gerard Leduc and Marilyn
Roberts, who are planning board members, and Bill Miskoe, who went last
January when he was appointed as alternate. Last summer, Gerard Leduc and
Marilyn Roberts supported the board’s zoning proposal, which was much worse
than the final version.
Isn’t it interesting that only current or former
town officials champion the appointed planning board? Would Marilyn Roberts
be running from the Frankenstein that she helped to create if she were not
facing an election? I think not.
Please vote for me for planning board,
and for ballot Article 6, the citizen zoning ordinance petition. If elected,
I will bring leadership to the planning board. The CZOP will bring fairness
to land use law. And I will not say one thing in January and do something
else in April.
Thank you,
Jim Pritchard
Governor’s Road
Pittsfield
http://czop.wordpress.com
Letter
During the past year we have attended various Zoning Board
meetings, not by choice, but to try and defend our rights as abutters to an
illegal business that is being run adjacent to our property.
Many
of our neighbors were also in attendance and tried to voice their concerns.
We all felt like we were there to give the Board information that would help
them decide on very important and precedent setting issues before them.
Each time we left those meetings shaking our heads and wondering why we were
not heard. We felt like decisions had already been made before we had
arrived at each meeting.
There was a gentleman that appeared at each of
these meetings, and his name is James Pritchard. He was very
sympathetic to our concerns and was thoroughly disgusted by the treatment we
received by Zoning Board members. He advised us that the Zoning Board
had not read the laws and ordinances correctly, and procedures were not
being followed. He attends all planning and zoning board hearings, and
because he has questioned on many occasions, the procedures and actions of
those boards, he has been labeled a troublemaker.
We have found James
Pritchard to be a quiet, honest, hard-working young man who does his
homework and is extremely knowledgeable on all zoning and planning
regulations.
James Pritchard is running for a Planning Board seat
and we would ask that you join us in supporting him. He will listen
and treat everyone fairly and will guarantee that our constitutional rights
will not be violated. Please join us by voting for James Pritchard on
Tuesday, March 10th. Thank you.
Paul and Carole Richardson
Pittsfield
Letter
Dear Pittsfield Residents,
As a concerned citizen, who attended
the Planning Board’s hearing on its Zoning Amendment Proposal, I am now
surprised to hear that the Board will be submitting to the voters of
Pittsfield, an inaccurate proposal, which is full of mistakes. What kind of
board would fail to proofread a Town Meeting Zoning Proposal before
submission? I’ve also learned that this proposal has been split up
into four pieces on the warrant, and even the selectmen can’t say which
piece is what! I’m voting NO on all proposals originated by the
Planning Board:
NO on Ballot Articles 2, 3, 4, and 5.
During
the same evening, Jim Pritchard presented a very different zoning proposal.
He explained the need for carefully written definitions and regulations,
because a shoddily written ordinance can be applied differently than what
people expected, when the ordinance was first written and adopted. He
spoke knowledgeably about the law, and he answered all questions clearly.
His proposal is a model for what the planning board should have done.
I’m voting YES on Ballot Article 6, the Citizen-Petitioned Zoning Amendment.
Jim is also running for Planning Board. He has been a big help in our
neighborhood, and he will be a good board member, if elected. Please
join me in voting for Jim Pritchard for Planning Board and YES for Ballot
Article 6.
Thank you,
Paula Belliveau
Pittsfield
Letter
To All Pittsfield Residents,
I would like to respond to a few
of the letters in last week’s SVS.
1st. Susan Willoughby implied that
the appointment of Mr. Hast as interim Selectman might not have been done
legally. Under State law, public notification is not required. It is the
board’s right, and more importantly, their duty to fill a vacant position
ASAP, which they did in public session at a regular meeting. Several people
submitted letters of interest and all were considered. In my opinion, Mr.
Hast was the obvious best choice because of his past experience and vast
knowledge of our town government. Please vote for Mr. Hast.
2nd. Colleen
Laro is to be commended for wanting to serve her community as Town Clerk/Tax
Collector. However, why would we want to replace someone who has served in
this capacity flawlessly for over 20 years? If it’s not broke, don’t fix it!
Please vote for Liz Hast.
3rd. Jim Pritchard and I don’t always agree,
but we do agree this time. Our current zoning ordinance is full of legal
loopholes and errors. And the planning board’s proposed amendments do
little, if anything to correct them. I urge you to join me in voting YES on
Article 6, the citizen petitioned zoning ordinance amendment. I have read
this several times and it is not only fair to everyone in town, but it is
legally “bullet proof”. I will also be voting for Mr. Pritchard for the
Planning Board and urge you to do the same.
Finally, regardless of where
you stand on the issues, it is not only your right to vote on March 10th, it
is your duty as a citizen as well. Please MAKE the time to do so!!!
Don
Chase
Pittsfield
Pittsfield Players Tackle The I.R.S.
The Pittsfield Players will feature “Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.,” written by
William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, as their next production, slated for
late March.
The play, directed by veteran director John Charron, is a
wild farce with twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities and
sidesplitting comic lines. Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur (male roommates)
are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City during the
1970s.
To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as
married. The day of reckoning comes when the Internal Revenue Service
informs the “couple” they’re going to be investigated by agent Spinner.
Leslie masquerades as a housewife, aided by Jon’s fiancée, Kate.
Complicating matters further, Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind
Jon’s back. Jon’s mother drops in unexpectedly to meet her son’s fiancée,
and Leslie’s ex-girlfriend shows up demanding to know why Leslie has changed
and won’t see her anymore.
More hilarity ensues as Mr. Spinner
investigates and the tipsy landlord barges in. The Justice of the Peace adds
his own special expertise to the mix for the height of comedy!
Produced
by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., this is one funny show not
to be missed! Show dates are March 27, 28, at 8 p.m.; March 29 at 2 p.m.;
April 3, 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through TicketLeap at
www.pittsfieldplayers.com or
by calling the theater at 435-8852. The theater is located at 6 Depot
Street, Pittsfield.
Letter
The Pittsfield Historical Society would like to thank Eric Perry
of Dave’s Towing for his assistance in moving the antique Pittsfield fire
hose wagon and two wheel hose reel to their new location. The use of his
ramp truck made what could have been a difficult endeavor quite easy. Also
assisting in the move were Society members, Clayton Wood, Fuzz Freese, and
Cedric Dustin. Again, thank you, Eric.
Cedric Dustin, III
President,
Pittsfield Historical Society
Letter
I attended Zoning Board meetings last summer, and I was startled
to see the disregard that the Board had for people in the neighborhood and,
quite frankly, for the clear letter of the State law involved. During these
Zoning Board meetings, I met Jim Pritchard, who repeatedly took the Board to
task for ignoring the law. He impressed me with his familiarity with the law
and his insistence that the Board follow it.
In January, at a Planning
Board meeting, I saw a tale of two zoning proposals. The first zoning
proposal was from the Planning Board. The Board admitted that they hadn’t
checked it and that it was full of errors. Why are they wasting our time?
Please join me in voting NO to ballot Articles 2, 3, 4, and 5. The second
zoning proposal was a citizen petition. Jim presented it. He explained that
carelessness and mistakes in writing ordinances led to people being treated
unfairly. He explained some of the problems in the ordinance that we have
and how they would be fixed. He was well prepared; he could answer all
questions, and he convinced me that the citizen petition will be a big
improvement over the zoning ordinance that we have. Please join me in voting
YES for Ballot Article 6.
Jim is running for Planning Board, and I
believe that electing him will improve that Board.
Thank you,
Maurice
Wells
Pittsfield
Letter
Dear Citizens Of Pittsfield,
I have been receiving numerous
complaints regarding canines defecating on private property, as well as on
public ways. This is in direct violation of RSA 466:31 II (a). It is also a
fineable offense of $25.00 and $100.00 for a second offense. If you are
caught allowing your canine to do this without picking it up and disposing
of the mess properly, you will receive a fine. There are many responsible
pet owners in town, however, a few who do not have any regard for the
cleanliness of the sidewalks, parks, and private property of others. Please,
pick up after your canine and let’s keep Pittsfield clean!
If you have
any questions, please call me at 435-7535, ext. 17.
Respectfully,
Anne
Taylor
Animal Control Officer
Pittsfield, NH
Letter
SB2 - VOTE NO - AGAIN!
Pittsfield voters will be asked once
again to vote on SB2 for the school budget. Last year, SB2 was defeated here
in Pittsfield by 52% of the vote. It would have required 60% yes votes (3/5
majority) to pass yet it received less than half the votes. Last year, in
fact, SB2 was defeated in over 80% of the towns and/or school districts
where SB2 warrant articles appeared on the ballot.
The nonpartisan NH
Center for Public Policy has analyzed SB2 since the option became available
in 1996. It turns out that 75% of towns & school districts that operate
under SB2 voted for the change back in 1996-1997. In the last 11 years, the
voting trend that has steadily increased throughout NH is the vote against
SB2. The NH Center for Public Policy has also confirmed that the smaller
towns across the state (population under 7000) choose to operate under the
traditional town meeting format.
I urge Pittsfield voters to VOTE NO on
SB2 on Tuesday 3/10. I also urge voters to - 1) review the school district
budget documents ( www.pittsfield-nh.com/sau ) and 2) attend the school district meeting on
March 12 at 7 PM. Not only are you free to exercise your right to vote for
or against any tax increases, my guess is that every vote will count this
year. You truly have a chance this year to make a difference in our town and
reconnect with one of the most fundamental reasons for living in
small-town-rural America. Traditional town meeting government does work.
Home of the Free Because Of The Brave,
Rachel Wood
First Annual Pittsfield Pizza Palooza Pie-Off!
On Wednesday, March 25th
from 5-7 in the PMHS gym, there will be the first annual Pittsfield Pizza
Palooza Pie-Off.
This event is put on by PLAY, a new non-profit
organization created and run by teenagers and supported by Youth Venture.
PLAY’s goal is to ensure that young people can attend sports camps to
improve their athletic skills. PPP Pie-Off is their first fundraising
project, and they hope to have a huge turnout so they can send lots of kids
to camp this summer.
Come down and sample the pizzas of numerous local
pizzerias and vote for which one you think is best. Gift certificates will
be raffled off from each pizza-making establishment, and a good time will be
had by all.
The cost is $5 per person. Children under five get free
admission. Stop by and help pick the winner!
Dorcas Guild
Submitted By
Joan Riel
The Dorcas Guild of the First
Congregational Church in Pittsfield met the evening of February 10th in the
church vestry with President Peggy Jacobs conducting the meeting. Gailann
Newton led devotions which included a reading in keeping with Valentine’s
Day and then all joined in the Lord’s Prayer.
Minutes of the previous
meeting were read, as well as items of correspondence, by Secretary, Joan
Riel. Reny Boyd gave her Financial Report giving the bank balance and cash
on hand.
The Food Basket is going from Sally Lewis to Betty MacKay. The
Traveling Apron is going from Reny Boyd to Mary Jo Powelson and then on down
the line of the revised list. The Mystery Package brought by Audrey Moore
was won by Peggy Jacobs.
The Quilt Tea, to be held May 9th, was discussed
and more people volunteered for the committees. A title for the affair was
discussed, but no decision reached.
The Christmas Fair was brought up,
nothing new to report other than Wednesday work meetings are well under way
with a good group attending. Craft Fair was also mentioned with nothing new
to report other than a vote was carried to purchase six new tables for the
table caddy in the Pilgrim Room to replace the old, unsafe ones. Elsie and
Art Morse will attend to the purchase and delivery.
A money donation was
voted in loving memory of Helen Sweeney, a charter member of the Dorcas
Guild and a member of the Ladies Aid.
Fifteen cards were signed to go to
sick, shut-in and away members and church family. Delicious Valentine
refreshments were served by Peggy Jacobs and Gailann Newton,
Hostesses.
At the close of the meeting, a lively Pound Auction was held
with Mary Jo doing double duty as Auctioneer and Runner!
The next meeting
will be held March 10th in the church vestry at 7 p.m. with Shirley
Bleckmann and Nancy White serving as hostesses.
Members are asked
to bring an item for the Pittsfield Food Pantry and/or a pound of coffee for
the church.
Cub Scout Pack 84
On February 15, 2009, Cub Scout Pack 84 held their annual Blue & Gold
ceremony. It was a very special day as four of our Webelo scouts crossed
over the bridge to become Boy Scouts. They are (from left to right) Michael
Osborne, Kyle Hamel, Keaton Heath, and Zac Bissonnette shown in the first
picture with Arrow of Light plaques handcrafted by Joseph Hamel, their
leader. We wish the boys the best of luck venturing up to the Boy Scout
Troop.
Obituaries
Floyd “Mike” Carden
Pittsfield - Floyd, “Mike” Carden, 58, of
Governors Road, died suddenly in Concord, February 17, 2009.
He was born
in Boring, OR, and he was raised and lived in southern CA, for many years.
He and his wife of 23 years, Carol A. Lambert, moved to Pittsfield in
1996.
He was a self-employed construction project manager and operated
his own company STCB Construction Services. He had worked on building
projects throughout the country.
Mr. Mike was an avid baseball fan.
Always faithful to “Dodger Blue” he still became a member of RED SOX Nation.
He loved and will be greatly missed by his 3 dogs. When not puttering around
his garage, or antiquing, he loved to take long rides on New Hampshire’s
many back roads.
He is survived by his wife, Carol of Pittsfield;
and his father, and step-mother, Floyd and Evelyn Carden of Jacksonville,
TX; his brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Nancy Carden of Anaheim Hills,
CA; his stepfather, and his wife, John and Toni Blankenship of Glendale, CA;
his mother-in- law, Rita Lambert of Epsom; his brothers and sisters-in- law,
Dan Schmieck and Donna Lambert of Danville, VT., Richard and Janet
Dumas of Raleigh, NC, Peter and Lindalee Lambert of West Ossipee,
Linda Lambert of Montpelier, VT, David and Heather Lambert of Lisbon, and
Martin Lee and Nancy Lambert of Durham.
He was predeceased by his mother,
Colleen (Bishop) Blankenship; and his father- in-law, Roland Lambert.
Uncle Mike was adored by his many nieces and nephews who he traveled with
annually to Disney World.
A Memorial gathering in his honor will be
scheduled in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to the NH
Special Olympics, 650 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101.
The Perkins &
Pollard Memorial Home is assisting with arrangements. For an on line guest
book, please log on to www.PerkinsandPollard.com
