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Pittsfield NH News

April 1, 2009

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Celebrating Birthdays are: April 1, Lynn Tiede; April 3, Meghan Brown, Judy Bartlett; April 4, Judy Mandigo, Tyler Snedeker, Patrick Bailey; April 5, Hank Wallace Jr.; April 6, Kip Riel, Peter Teloian, Jr.; April 7, Donna Snedeker, Alison Wolfe.


A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.



 

Celebrating Anniversaries are: April 1, Scott and Arlene Brown; April 6, Fred and Ginny Hast.


Best Wishes.



 

Jeffrey Moore of Loudon has been named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smith, N.Y., for the Fall 2008 semester.


Moore is enrolled in the college’s Division of Forestry, Natural Resources and Recreation and earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. In addition, Moore was named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.



 


Kellie Vien’s next fundraising dinner will be on April 11th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW).



 

Loudon Young At Heart


The next meeting of the group will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Center on Tuesday, April 14th. We will be entertained by a barbershop quartet and have pizza for lunch.



 

TOPS #NH 28, Pittsfield

 

The snow is almost gone, and so will be the heavy coats, sweatshirts, and outer wear. Now is the time for you to attend a TOPS meeting, and be with caring individuals who all have a common bond. We need support, love, and caring.


At meetings, we have programs, games, contests, and an open mike for those wanting to share weekly events, that have promoted weight loss.


We meet weekly at St. Stephen’s Church on Main Street in Pittsfield. We are a nonprofit organization that begins at 6:30 p.m. Why not stop by and see what we are all about.


For further information, please contact Sandy at 798-5658.

 


 

Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Holds Business After Hours

The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce was excited to hold yet another successful Business After Hours. The event was sponsored by Village Pizza on Monday, March 16 from 7pm to 9pm. They opened their doors to all of the Chamber Members and provided a great atmosphere for businesses to interact with one another.
The owner of Village Pizza, Mike Suliman, gave us a tour of the facility. We were able to see how they make their pizza dough which is hand made every morning prior to the opening of the business day. He showed us how he rolls the dough out through the machine and places it within the pizza pan stretching it out to make the crust. We were even given the secret recipe for the dough from his daughter!


After the tour of the facilities, Mike asked us what type of pizza we would like to eat. Once the orders were in, Mike and his wife set hard at work to entertain their guests. We were served several different delicious types of pizza. There were cheese pizzas, a vegetarian pizza and even a pizza with alfredo sauce and some meats. All of them were excellent!! There were also drinks available as well.

 
The turn out for this event was 15 to 20 Members. Each Member was able to interact with one another and had the opportunity to learn about the individual businesses and the services they offer. Everyone had a wonderful time! You can view the pictures of this event on The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce web site at www.pittsfieldchamber.org,

 

We would like to send out a special Thank You to Village Pizza for offering the space for such a fantastic event. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to try the delicious foods provided by Village Pizza as well as providing the space to network our businesses!! For anyone who has not tried their pizza, you really are missing a great thing!!.

 


 

Letter


This is a request to anyone in and around the Pittsfield area. There are several people who have been knitting all winter long for the very worthwhile charity “Guideposts/Knits for Kids”. They provide sweaters for children in need in NH and throughout the country. These dedicated knitters have provided more than 100 sweaters this winter and are in need of donations of yarn that you may have just stored in your basement or garage. If you do have a stash of yarn that is just sitting around collecting dust, please think about donating it to this project. No donation is too small or too large. We have many people who are on fixed incomes who are more than happy to knit if we can provide the yarn.


Please contact Diane Vaughan at 435-5207 or Deanna Gordan at 496-0063 if you have any yarn to give away. God Bless and thank you for any help you can provide.


Thank you,
Diane Vaughan

 


 

PHS Class of 1984 25th Reunion

 

The PHS Class of 1984 - it’s time for our 25th class reunion. We are shooting for a reunion date of August 15th (but nothing is concrete yet!) A committee meeting was held and a variety of ideas were proposed. We’d like some input from our classmates on which direction to proceed. The ideas ranged from (1) a Pig Roast/outdoor event, (2) dinner and music/dancing at a local restaurant or (3) a bus to Boston (possibly Medeival Manor)...or let us know some other suggestions. Please take a moment and give us your feedback. Please contact one of the committee members and let us know which of the options you would most likely attend...or number them.


You may email Andi (Grainger) Riel at [email protected], Terry (Lopez) Riel at [email protected] or call Cathy (Locke) McHugh at 435-5030, Tina (Mayotte) Metcalf at 435-8229 or Laurie Deane at 435-5052.


The next committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at Cathy McHugh’s house.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

Dear Editor,
During the week of WinterFest the town of Pittsfield sponsors a wonderful dinner for the Senior Citizens of our town and surrounding communities.  Each year the members of  4-H gather and volunteer to serve as our waiters and waitresses  for the Winter Fest luncheon under the supervision of Corrine Miller and her team leaders.  These 4-Her’s, ranging in age from seven to 18 were bubbly, polite, efficient and just pleasant to be around.  The mature members of our community thoroughly enjoy them.  To top it off, they cleaned up the kitchen until it shown.  I thought it would be nice to publicly acknowledge their kindness as deed well done. The Pittsfield Area Senior Center extends a warm and grateful thank you to each and every 4-H member who was able to serve that day.


Sincerely,
The Pittsfield Area Senior Center

 


 

With Appreciation to Ed Canfield: 41 Years of Service To The Town And Fire Department


The Officers and members of the Pittsfield Fire Department and Rescue Service would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Ed Canfield for 41 years of service to the Town of Pittsfield and to the Fire Department.

 
Ed joined the department on September 28, 1968, and served as a volunteer firefighter.  Ed’s interest in Wildland firefighting and management  led to his appointment as a Deputy Forest Fire Warden, a title he has held since 1978.  For the past 31 years, Ed has assisted with the protection of public and private forested land within the Town of Pittsfield and at mutual aid responses to neighboring communities.


After 41 years in the fire service, Ed has retired from these responsibilities. We would like to thank Ed for his commitment and dedication to the department and the community.

 


 

Volunteer Open House!


The first Volunteer Open House, held on Sat, March 21st was a great success.  There were 26 organizations represented. The displays were awesome - each group had posters or display boards depicting events or projects they have done or pamphlets and handouts explaining the same. There were door prizes, raffles, a bake sale and a kid friendly “Plant a Sunflower” project. We even were the audience to an impromptu performance from Victoria Duquette, PMHS Poetry Out Loud Champion.


We received many positive comments about the event - mainly that it is just amazing that there are so many organizations and volunteers in our community and it was great to have some of them all in one place! There truly is something for everyone.


The following organizations were represented at the Open House: Animal Allies, Beautification Committee, Boosters Club, Boy Scouts Troop #84, Chamber of Commerce, Circle of Home & Family, Clothes Closet, Friends of Josiah Carpenter Library, Girl Scouts, Historical Society, Josiah Carpenter Library, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Pink Heals Tour, Pittsfield/Barnstead Lions Club, Lions International, Old Home Day Committee, PHS Alumni Association, Conservation Committee, Pittsfield Fire/Rescue, PES PTO, Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association, PYW, Rotary Club, Suncook Valley Soccer Club, Tops #NH 38, Victory Workers 4-H Club, and Website Committee.


We’d like to THANK each of you for participating in the event and hope to see you next year!  Please feel free to contact us with any other comments or suggestions for a future event  - Andi Riel, (435-6346), pitts[email protected] or Erica Anthony (435-8563), [email protected].

 


 

Calling all Quilters


Are you a quilter with a quilt you’d like to show? Do you own a quilt with a story to share? There’s a perfect opportunity to display your quilt and see the others, coming up on Saturday, May 9, 2-4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield.


The church’s Dorcas Guild is holding a special event, “Quilts, Tea, and Thee,” to exhibit some of the artistry of our native quilters and some other locally owned quilts eager to be viewed and appreciated. In addition, there will be goodies and tea to complete the afternoon.


Word has it that the Pittsfield Historical Society has agreed to display the Congregational Church’s 1883 historic quilt!


For more information and a quilt entry form, contact Elsie Morse at 435-6917 or Nella Hobson at 435-8385. Watch for further notices in upcoming issues of The Suncook Valley Sun.

 


 

 

On Saturday, February 28th, George and Barbara Carr were given a surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Party at the Pittsfield Senior Center. A great time was had by 80 friends and family members. Food, memories, and warm conversation were shared by all.


Thanks to all who attended and shared in the celebration. If you see them  around town, be sure to wish them well for the next 50.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
April 6-10, 2009

 

PMHS
Monday - Early Release - Pizza, veggies, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Tuna or egg sandwich, veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Pasta, salad, bread, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Pork Roast Dinner
Friday - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies, fruit, milk.

 

EPSOM
Monday - Baked beans, ham, roll, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, egg salad.
Tuesday - Sloppy Joe with roll, rice, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Chef’s choice salad.
Wednesday -  Pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit, celery sticks, milk or yogurt tray, ham salad.
Thursday - Early Release, Shepherd’s pie, bead & butter, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, salad with sunbutter & bread.
Friday - Baked macaroni & cheese, rolls, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Caesar salad.

 

PES
Monday - Early Release - Tuna roll,chips, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Mac & cheese, veggie, dessert, milk.
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Chicken sandwich, veggie, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, fruit, milk.

CHICHESTER
Monday - Cheese sticks with marinara sauce, Caesar salad, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken patty sandwich, baked fries, corn, sliced peaches, milk.
Wednesday - Cheese pizza, sliced carrots, fresh fruit, milk.
Thursday - Rotini with meatsauce, green beans, chocolate cake, milk.
Friday - Hamburger with roll, pickles, tater tots, veggie, fresh fruit, milk.

 


Obituaries


 

Gilbert A. Bleckmann, President Pittsfield Weaving Company

October 24, 1943 – March 26, 2009


Gilbert A. Bleckmann, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away the evening of March 26, 2009. Born in Manchester, NH, to the late Kurt and Gerda  Bleckmann, he was a lifelong resident of Pittsfield.


He graduated Pittsfield High School and the University of New Hampshire Whittemore School of Business, 1965, and then served active duty in the US Army, as 1st Lieutenant at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Augsburg, Germany , followed by 4 years in the Army Reserve (Engineer Company Executive Officer).


He then returned to work at his family’s business, Pittsfield Weaving Company, which was founded by his grandfather in 1926. Following his father as President, Gilbert grew the company from a local New England supplier to a world class manufacturer with innovations of his creation that are used today throughout the global labeling industry.  His three children worked with him for many years and will carry on the business.


During his years of service with the Pittsfield Rotary Club, he was a Paul Harris Fellow and as President organized the first annual Pittsfield Balloon Rally serving as Chair for 5 years.


Gilbert valued and enjoyed his active participation in the Corinthian Lodge, Pittsfield as a 32nd degree Mason; the Bektash Shrine, Bektash Drum Corp (treasurer for many years); Royal Order of Jesters (secretary for many years); Kachina Club; American Legion, Peterson Cram Post; member Pittsfield Players Hall of Fame; and the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, serving as both trustee and treasurer. He also served on several town committees, the BankEast Advisory Board and the Concord Regional Development Corp.


Starting with working summers on fishing boats out of Rye Harbor, Gilbert’s adult life and family activities were filled with a love of boating, sailing and the ocean.  He sailed with family and friends up and down the East coast from Florida to Nova Scotia and to Bermuda.


Among his passions was a love of woodworking, crafting small boats used as cradles by his grandchildren, as well as many other gifts and projects.


He lived his life with a strong sense of history, tradition and pride in his work and family.
He was predeceased by a brother William in 2002.


He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Susan Bleckmann; his daughter Karen and her husband Maxim Kharitonov; his son Frederick and his wife Bridget Bleckmann; his daughter Kathleen Bleckmann; as well as Jeff Edmond whom he thought of as a son; his Grandchildren Misha, Sofia and Natalia Kharitonov;  Una Bleckmann; and Lillian Edmond; his step mother Shirley Bleckmann; as well as cousins and extended family in Germany.


A Memorial Service was held Tuesday at  the 1st Congregational Church of Pittsfield. The Rev. David Stasiak, Pastor officiated. Burial will be at the family’s convenience in the Floral Park Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, C/O Bektash Shriners, 189 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301 or Pittsfield First Congregational Church building fund, Main St. Pittsfield, NH 03263.


The Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home is assisting with arrangements. To sign an On Line Guest Book, log on to www.perkinsandpollard.com.



 

 

 











 

 

 

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