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Pittsfield NH News

June 24, 2009

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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.

 


 

 

 











 

 

 

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