Celebrating Birthdays are: June 26, Jamie Munn; June 27, Glenn
McLaughlin, Mark Portigue, Sydney Snell; June 28, Elaine
Wallace, Theresa Gadoury, Jenamarie Boston; June 29, Chris
Young.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
Best Wishes to Dave and Betty Sweet who will celebrate their
Wedding Anniversary on June 27th.
The Pittsfield Emergency Management Operations Center (EMOC)
is looking for volunteers to fill positions in the support
elements during times of emergencies or exercises. While
experience is not a requirement, it would be beneficial for
volunteers to fill these positions: food preparation for
large amount of people, child care, basic emergency first aid,
security and building maintenance. Training sessions will
be held on a continuing basis.
Those citizens that
want to volunteer should contact EMOC volunteer coordinator,
Merrill Vaughan at 435-5207.
Congratulations to Samuel Ross Moore from Loudon who has
been named to the Dean’s List at Colby-Sawyer College for the
spring semester 2009. Mr. Moore is a member of the Class of 2009
majoring in graphic design. To qualify for the Dean’s List
students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on
a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours in
graded courses.
SALTY DOG POTTERY will offer one hour pottery workshops for
students (K-12) on Wednesday mornings in July during summer
vacation, beginning July 1st. Masks, tiles, sculpture,
coil and slab pots.
For information and registration,
please contact:
Teresa Taylor
Salty Dog Pottery
Barnstead, NH
435-6014
[email protected]
The First Congregational Church of Pittsfield will start its
summer hours on June 28. There will not be any Sunday School for
the summer and our church service will start at 9:30. A
fellowship hour will follow the service.
The
Victory Workers 4-H fishing derby took a prominent place
in this year’s year-end report. This successful event was held
at Jenness Pond and included skating and lunch as well as
fishing. Those members attending were Nathaniel and Morgan Huse,
Kalvin and Kayla Corliss, Felicia and Danny Provencal, Ben
Marston, Ashley Foss, Adrienia and Melody Wells, Jessica and
Marisa Kimball, Courtney Buttler, Weston and Cora Lemay, Abbie
O’Rourke, Kelsea and Kaliegh Davis, Anna Guida and Caleb Stock.
Thank you to all the volunteer that day: Clarence Tarbox, Paul
Dudley, Eric Corliss, Frank Babcock, Mike Kimball, Vincent
Smith. Leaders who made the day possible were Melissa Currier,
Mark Riel, Ray Webber III, and Pamela Clattenburg. Supporters
for this event were: Joseph Darrah Enterprises, Davis Fuels,
Hannaford of Northwood, Dunkin Donuts, Halfpenny’s Country
Bakery, Daniel Plourde, Rick Chase, and Pandees Crafts.
Pittsfield Old Home Day Scarecrow Contest
The Pittsfield Old
Home Day committee will sponsor a scarecrow contest on Old Home
Day, July 18. Just bring your scarecrow to Dustin’s Park
by 9:00 am. They will be judged later in the day and the winner
will be announced at the beginning of the parade and then
you can pick up your scarecrow to take home. So get creative,
get the kids involved, get out the sticks, straw, old clothes
and whatever else you will need and make up a scarecrow.
They will be judged on three criteria and prizes awarded for:
1. The scariest
2. The funniest
3. The one made of the
most “green” materials.
For information or questions, please
contact Linda Rafeal at 435-6366.
New
Hampshire Students Named to President’s List At Southern New
Hampshire University
The following students from New
Hampshire have been named to the President’s List for the spring
2009 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in
Manchester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must
compile an academic grade point average of 3.5-4.0.
Hometown, Student, Major
Barnstead, Michael Joly,Social
Studies Education; Epsom, Steve Yeaton, History; Gilmanton,
Sarah Frost, Social Science; Sherry Jenot; Gilmanton Iron Works,
Thomas Kingston, Business Administration; Northwood, Holly
Boisvert; Calah Bouchard Business Administration; Anthony
Haroutunian, Business Administration; Angela Isaia, Psychology;
Pittsfield , Ashley Bachelder, Exploratory Studies; Andrew Sims,
Elem Ed W/Gen Special Ed Cert.
Letter
Dear Editor,
I’m Amber Lyn Haire, and this is a
tribute to my brother, Chris Haire. I am proud that he is going
into the United States Marines and proud that he has graduated
from Pittsfield High School. Even though I don’t say it a lot, I
am glad he is my brother. I want to say I love him as a brother
and hope he has a good and happy life. I want him to look
forward to the future ahead of him, but not forget about the
people who love him: Dad, Stephanie, Connor, Tweety, Tuttie, and
me.
Cub
Scout Pack 84 Annual Picnic And Surprise Party
On Sunday, June 7, 2009 the boys from Pack 84 and their families
had a picnic and graduation ceremony for the boys moving up to
the next level of scouting.
The event was also a surprise
party for Mr. Ben Abbott who is retiring from Scouts after 30
years of service. Thank you Mr. Abbott for all your hard work
and dedication to the boys. We will all miss you.
We would
like to send a huge “Thank you” to the Ward family for allowing
us to have the picnic on the property of Exit Reward Realty.
Thank you also to the Pittsfield Rotary who let us use their
tent. A beautiful cake was donated and soda products from Coke
and Pepsi were donated as well. Thank you!!
Pittsfield Historical Society members spent Saturday morning May
30th planting flowers generously donated by Jeff Huntington of
Pleasantview Gardens, pictured above, at Lyman Park. OIthers who
helped were Donna, Ray and Judy Webber, Richard and Martha Moloy,
Harry Vogt, Dave and Noreen McGhee, Cedric Dustin and Fuzza
Freese. The Society invites everyone to enjoy the park and the
Historic Trail that emanates from it.
Pittsfield Elementary School is proud to announce the 2009
recipients of the Presidential Awards for Academic Excellence
and Academic Achievement. Front row from left to right Star
Chagnon, Amanda Vanslette and Gabrielle Bartlett. Second row
from left to right Colby Clark, Matt Marcotte and Ryan Marquis.
Officers of the church presented Rev. David Stasiak with a new
robe to commemorate his ordination at the First Congregational
Church of Pittsfield on June 14. Representative clergy from the
area and from as far away as Connecticut joined Rev. Stasiak’s
congregation in welcoming him to Pittsfield. After the ceremony,
refreshments were served in the vestry to more than 100 guests.L-R:
John Johnson, Jonas Glidden, Wayne Pethic, Rev. Stasiak, Steve
White, Mary Jo Powelson, Leslie Vogt.
Sheila Ward Named Pittsfield’s Teacher Of The Year
Pittsfield Middle High School’s Special Education teacher,
Sheila Ward, has had a busy spring receiving two “Teacher of the
Year” Awards. In April, Ward received her second consecutive
“Teacher of the Year” Award presented by WalMart of Hooksett. On
June 13, she was also presented with the 2009 “Special Education
Teacher of the Year” Award at The 16th Annual Excellence in
Education (“ED”ie) Awards chosen by The Council for Exceptional
Children – New Hampshire.
Ward is a graduate of Fitchburg
State College with a B.A. in Elementary Education; she also
holds an M.A. In Education, Categorical Special Education, from
the University of Phoenix. Ward joined the faculty of PMHS in
2006 after receiving her degree.
Since her arrival, Ward has
made a commitment to not only her special education students,
but all students at the school. Ward shares, “The students
at PMHS are not much different from others in economically
challenged communities. Many are faced with considerable demands
and challenges. At times these situations, which are beyond
their control, impact their opinions of themselves and visions
of their futures. Because of this dilemma, many doubt their
abilities, question their purpose, and stifle their hopes and
dreams for a better life. It is her philosophy and belief
that a student must be healthy socially and psychologically in
order to be academically successful. they put their minds to.
Ward teaches four grade levels of individualized English classes
and co-teaches three, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade English
classes. In all educational environments, Ward fosters learning
through creativity and the individual learning styles and
strengths of her students. “Students are encouraged to
learn self-discipline and use intrinsic rewards to motivate and
drive their academic decision making, “Ward notes. This allows
them to take ownership in their education.”
Ward is an
active member in various student groups and in the leadership of
the school. She is the class advisor for the Class of 2010 and
volunteer faculty member for the PMHS Advisory Program. Ward
serves on various committees, including: District Leadership
Team, Educational Leadership Team, District Attendance
Sub-Committee, 5 – 9 Transition Continuum Committee, Grade 9
Core Team Member, Assessment Committee, Pittsfield School
District Literacy Committee, Attendance Review Board, and NEAS&C
re-accreditation Assessment Committee. Ward states, “It is
important to be involved in every aspect of the school.
Over
the past several years, Ward has developed and implemented new
and innovative programs which have captured students’ talents,
emphasized their unique abilities, and fostered their individual
learning styles. Programs such as the Academic Center for
Excellence (A.C.E.), also known as The Content Mastery Room
Program (C.M.R.) have been providing an opportunity for ALL
students to successfully access knowledge while developing their
maximum learning potential. This year, Ward developed the PMHS
Student Action Plan. “It is the newest addition to my P.M.A.
Crusade”, Ward stated. Inspired by New Hampshire’s Follow the
Child Initiative and Project RENEW, this 53 page,
student-centered planning and action document assists both
students and teachers in measuring growth in the personal,
social, physical, and academic facets of each student’s life. It
provides opportunities for students to work collaboratively with
family, school personnel, and his or her community to define the
necessary support systems needed for success.
Ward would
like to one day earn an advanced degree in Educational
Leadership with a certificate in Special Education
Administration. “I am always looking to improve myself
professionally while finding ways to better serve the students I
work with and the organizations I work for."
Letter To The Editor
Dear friends and neighbors,
I am
writing to let you know that Ed and I will no longer be
volunteering at the food pantry. I will be putting my energies
into the Lions Club. Ed will be working on our new business.
It has been a pleasure serving our community. We have enjoyed
getting to know everyone involved.
Sincerely,
Denise
Patterson
Letter
As many Pittsfield residents know, the Pittsfield
Planning Board has five lawful seats but seven people sitting.
In 1972, the selectmen illegally appointed seven people, but
more importantly, in 2007, the town meeting resolution to elect
planning board members was incomplete. It was supposed to define
the initial term of each member. That definition would have
defined the board size. But initial terms were not defined;
thus, no person now sitting can say that he was lawfully
elected.
The selectmen plan to call a special town meeting to
expand the planning board to seven seats. But the planning board
itself unanimously recommends waiting until next March to solve
the membership problem. The planning board considered the
following factors: no person now sitting can say that he was
lawfully elected; filling seats requires an election; only the
annual town meeting can elect planning board members; the annual
town meeting is cheaper and easier for the voter/taxpayer; no
planning board decision older than 30 days can be appealed; and
an appeal of a new decision would simply prompt a judge to solve
the membership problem for us. The planning board is right, and
the selectmen are wrong.
The selectmen’s plan solves nothing
and actually creates problems. In 2007 and 2009, we created and
affirmed an ELECTED planning board. Please tell the selectmen
not to interfere. Please attend the special town meeting on July
21 and vote NO to ALL of the selectmen’s proposals. The March
2010 town meeting ballot will have a proper solution to the
planning board membership problem.
Thank you,
Jim
Pritchard
Pittsfield Middle High School 2009 Senior Awards and
Scholarships
Valedictorian: Kelli Webber
Salutatorian:
Mercedes Valdez
Moody Kent Awards- Medallion and Name on
Plaque
“Mark Of Distinction” - Student must have contributed
to the general welfare of the school, participated extensively
in various activities of the school and shown leadership
ability, good sportsmanship, creativeness and the ability to
follow rules and regulations. Awarded to: Kelli Webber and
Jacob Ramsey
Richard Brooks Memorial Award - Medallion and
Name on Plaque
The student must exhibit qualities of good
school spirit, perseverance, consideration of others and
dedication to the school, community and nation. Awarded
to: Juanita Smith
Linden Sheehan Memorial - Medallion and
Name on Plaque
The recipient of this memorial award must show
outstanding qualities of sportsmanship in athletics without
regard to their abilities. Awarded to: Kenneth J. Piaseczny, Jr.
DAR Good Citizen Award - The Buntin Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution presents this award each year to a
student, selected by members of the Senior class, who has
demonstrated the qualities of dependability, leadership, service
and patriotism during their four years at Pittsfield High
School. Awarded to: Kelli Webber
DAR History Award -
Presented to the graduating senior who has maintained the
highest academic average in the Social Sciences through four
years of high school. Awarded to: Sarah Buchanan
United
States Army Reserve Scholar-athlete Awards - Awarded to: Kelli
Webber and Nicholas Tuttle
United States Marine Corps
Distinguished Athlete Award - Presented to an athlete in a
school sponsored sport; an exemplary citizen; a role model for
other students; and best exhibits the traits of courage, poise,
self-confidence and leadership. Awarded to: Mercedes Valdez
United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award -
Presented to an exemplary young citizen; a role model for other
students recognized for academic achievement and leadership as a
high school scholar. Awarded to: Kelli Webber
We would also
like to acknowledge the following members of the Class of 2009
who have chosen to serve their community and country by
enlisting in the United States Marine Corps: Dakota
Arsenault- to be trained as a Combat Engineer; Chris Haire- to
be trained in Radio Communications; Joshua Gorley- to be trained
as Air Electrician
Local & Regional Scholarships Presented at
Graduation
Pittsfield Women of Rotary Pamela “Penny” Jenisch
Cheney Scholarship: Kelli Webber ($1500)
Pittsfield Rotary
Club Scholarships(Presented in memory of Mike Pszonowsky): Sarah
Buchanan ($1000; Kelli Webber ($1000); Mercedes Valdez ($500);
Nicholas Tuttle ($500).
Harvey H. Marston Memorial
Scholarship: Miranda Perlupo ($500); Whiley Clattenburg ($500)
Pittsfield High School Alumni Association: Sarah Buchanan ($500)
Pittsfield Weaving Company Gerda Bleckmann Scholarship: Whiley
Clattenburg ($2000)
Dollars for Scholars: Desiree Adams Katie
Alexander Deena Hallock Miranda Perlupo Nicholas Tuttle Adam
Ward Kelli Webber Mercedes Valdez
Lt. John J. Dunne
Scholarship: Mercedes Valdez ($500)
Kiwanis Club of
Concord Book Scholarship: Kelli Webber ($500)
Concord Board
of Realtors: Mercy Valdez ($500)
Pittsfield VFW Post #4029:
Adam Ward ($350)
Pittsfield Youth Workshop: Deena Halllock
($500)
Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce: Kelli Webber ($300)
Citizen’s Bank Foundation High School Achievement Award:
Mercedes Valdez ($1000)
American Legion Peterson-Cram Post
75: Deena Hallock ($300)
Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship:
Sarah Buchanan ($1000)
Education Association of Pittsfield:
Sarah Buchanan ($105)
Pittsfield Middle High School Boosters
Club: Nicholas Tuttle ($300), Mercedes Valdez ($300), Kelli
Webber ($300)
Zonta Club of Concord Young Woman in Public
Affairs Scholarship: Kelli Webber ($500)
Concord Hospital
Employee Activities Committee Scholarship: Kelli Webber ($1000)
Foss Family Pittsfield Town Scholarships: (Awards to Class of
2009): Sarah Buchanan ($3000), University of Maine at
Farmington; Whiley Clattenburg ($2000),
Wyotech, Daytona FL; Deena Hallock ($2000),
Hesser College; Joelle Sheehan ($1000), University of Phoenix;
Nicholas Tuttle ($2000),Wentworth Institute of Technology;
Mercedes Valdez ($3000),UNH; Adam Ward ($2000),Universal
Technical Institute; Kelli Webber ($3000), UNH. (Awards to
previous graduates): Hilary Austin ($3000), Plymouth State
University; Courtney Case ($2000), University of Vermont; Kelsey
Eaton ($2000), Green Mountain College; Jacob O’Dougherty
($2000), UNH; Kate Osborne ($2000), Xavier University; Kristen
Patterson ($2000), UNH; Rebecca Towle ($2000), Rivier College;
Sheila Vargas-Torres ($3000), Franklin Pierce University;
Christopher Ward ($1000), Southern New Hampshire University.
Scholarship Funds Awarded by Colleges & Universities to Members
of the Class of 2009 - Wentworth Institute of Technology
Wentworth Merit Award, Nicholas Tuttle ($6500, renewable for a
total of $26,000 over 4 years); University of Maine at
Farmington Presidential Scholarship for Academic Achievement,
Sarah Buchanan ($3000, renewable for a total of $12,000 over 4
years); UNH Sargent Scholarship, Kellie Webber ($5250).
Additional financial aid to students from colleges and
universities included federal Pell and Supplemental Economic
Opportunity Grants, institutional grants and other gift awards,
work study and loans.
Any
Fruit Crisp/Cobbler Cookoff
Pittsfield Old Home Day
An
“Any Fruit Crisp/Cobbler” Cookoff will be part of the
festivities for Pittsfield Old Home Day. “Down on the Farm...Off
to the County Fair” is the theme of the day. Contestants are
asked to bring a batch of your best Crisp or Cobbler creation to
Dustin Park (Sat., July 18) by 8:45am. The Victory Workers 4-H
Club will be manning the booth again this year. The public will
pay $1.00 and receive a bottle of water and a chance to sample
each of the entries and then vote for their favorite. CASH
PRIZES of 1st- $50, 2nd - $25 and 3rd- $10 will be awarded at
the end of the parade...so check in at the reviewing stand.
Participants are needed and anyone interested in entering the
Cookoff should contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 to register. There
is no fee to enter and we will accept up to 10 entries. Call now
to reserve your spot.
Sprain Or Strain?
By Peter Minnehan, Physical Therapist
Many may wonder what the difference is between a sprain and a
strain. A sprain is a stretch injury or tear in a
ligament, a leather-like structure that connects one bone to
another. This can occur when a joint is suddenly forced to
move in a way that is it not meant to. A strain, on the
other hand, is a stretch, tear, or sign of overuse, of a muscle
or tendon. Tendons connect muscle to bone. A strain
can occur when a muscle is suddenly asked to work harder than it
is ready to.
Most people cannot tell one from the other on
the basis of symptoms alone. If the injury is mild, those
who experience sprains or stains can treat the slight swelling,
discomfort, and slightly restricted movement themselves.
Apply ice for 10-15 minutes, rest the part, and apply
compression to the swollen area, while elevating the body parts.
Within a day or two, gentle movement of the part in all normal
directions should begin. If pain or limitation is marked,
or does not begin to improve quickly, you should seek
appropriate medical attention.
To minimize the chance of
developing these types of injuries, one should prepare gradually
for any new strenous activity whether it be a new exercise
program, job, or projects around the house. A physical
therapist, athletic trainer, or certified personal trainer can
help you with this appropriate preparation.