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Pittsfield NH News

November 10, 2010

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Scouting For Food Reminder


Don’t forget the Scouts of Pittsfield and their food drive.  Please remember to put your bags of food out this Saturday, by  9 am for the Scouts to come and collect.


Thank you for your help!




Celebrating Birthdays are: November 11, Harland Mandigo; November 12, Todd Hillsgrove, Julianne Gadoury; November 15, Cindy DeMeritt.

A Very Happy Birthday to One and All!



Celebrating Anniversaries are: November 11, Paul & Pauline Fox; November 15, Ed & Kathy Huggins.

Best Wishes!



More special activities are coming right up at the Pittsfield area Senior Center.  On Tuesday, November 16th at 10 am, the Pittsfield Fire Department will be on hand to give us safety tips and to teach us about staying safe.  They will also be explaining the automatic electronic defibrillator the center has in its function room in case of emergency.

On Wednesday, November 17th, at 10 am the activity for the day will be making turkey decorations using cookies, frosting and  candy.  Please bring a 50˘ donation to help pay for supplies.



Peterson Cram Post 75 Pittsfield American Legion, cordially invites the public to the Veterans Day observance on November 11th.  The observance will take place at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street in Pittsfield at 11:00 am.

American Legion Post Commander, Daniel M. Ward will give a brief speech titled, A Moment of Silence.



The Pittsfield Historical Society will hold their fall clean up of Lyman Park on Saturday, November 13th, at 8:00 am.

Anyone wishing to help will be welcome and greatly appreciated.



The 8th Annual Holiday fair will be Saturday November 20, 2010 from 9AM to 2PM at Pittsfield Middle High School.  This event is sponsored by the Pittsfield Boys Basketball Program.  Many local crafters will be set up.  This will be a great chance to get a head start on your holiday shopping.  There will be raffles and a concession stand.  There are still a few spots available.  If interested please contact Jay Darrah at 435-5272.



Ham & Bean Supper

The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be holding their 10th Annual Ham & Bean Supper, Saturday, November 13, 2010.  It will take place downstairs at the Pittsfield Community Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The meal will consist of ham, beans or potatoes, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert.  The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free.  Stop by and enjoy a home cooked meal. If you can not stay, we will have take-out containers available.


 

Carl and Carol Cassin of Pittsfield announce the engagement of their son, Nathan, to Hope Kennedy, daughter of Lena Kennedy of Colebrook. Kennedy attended Pinkerton Academy. Cassin graduated from Pittsfield Middle High School. He works for the Dedicated Management Group in Contoocook. A July 2011 wedding is planned.

 


 

St. Stephen’s Holiday Fair


What better place to do your Christmas shopping than at a church fair?  Your dollars will go twice as far: good deals for you and a benefit for the church’s outreach to those in need.  Don’t miss the Holiday Fair at St. Stephen’s Church, 50 Main Street, Pittsfield, between 9 AM and 2 PM on Saturday, November 20.


You will find lots of creative crafts, gifts, and seasonal decorations when you browse the Christmas Boutique.  In the bakery, choose among the homemade goodies for your Thanksgiving table and preserves for stocking presents or a favorite teacher.


The Silent Auction has some great offerings this year.  There’s a Santa suit for your Christmas party, a gorgeous cashmere-blend coat for that special occasion, some delightful Ursula Allen pottery pieces, and a Shaker carrier to name just a few of the items.


Be sure to buy raffle tickets for the Thanksgiving food basket and the unique “Town Green” quilt made by the Barnstead Country Quilters.  The winners will be announced promptly at 2 PM.


Take a break from your shopping with a cup of coffee and a bowl of chili from the snack bar.  Then make the rounds one more time to make sure you didn’t miss anything!

 


 

Greater Pittsfield Chamber Of Commerce Business After Hours


The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Business After Hours event on October 12th.  The event was sponsored by Century 21 Thompson Real Estate in Epsom.


Delicious refreshments and snacks were provided and a tour of the office area was given to all those that attended the event.  Those in attendance also had a chance to interact with one another and had the opportunity to learn about the individual businesses and the services they offer. 


We would like to thank Century 21 Thompson Real Estate for hosting the event.


Please be sure to check the Chamber website at www.pittsfieldchamber.org for upcoming events.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
November 15-19, 2010

 

PES
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Fish with cheese on a bun, fries, fresh fruit, milk.
Wednesday - (early release) - Ham & cheese sandwich, apple, carrots, milk.
Thursday - Popcorn chicken, corn, apples, milk.
Friday - Pizza, carrots & dip, apples, milk.

 

PMHS
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Chicken nuggets, baked fries, garden salad,fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Sloppy joe/roll, green beans, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Thanksgiving dinner turkey, gravy, apple crisp, veggies, fruit milk.
Friday - Pizza, corn, chips, veggies, fruit, milk.

 


 

Once again the Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association is indebted to several people who spent time on the Park Renovation Project last week. Pictured is Mark Duchesne and Dana Hudgens of Steve Keeley Painting preparing to paint the I-Beams that hold the new, red, remote controlled scoreboard for the upper field. Upon being asked how to prepare the beams, and what paint to use, Steve immediately volunteered to have them painted for PYBA. Thank you Steve and crew.


Kudos also go to Mark Wallace who spent Saturday morning doing landscaping work at the Park, Dennis Volpe who let us use his riding lawn mower to cut grass on the upper field, Chris Ward who located a loose wire in the scoreboard and rendered it fully operational, and Mike Brewster and Bill Provencal who helped haul rocks and place them around the park at strategic locations. Thank you everyone.

 


 

Santa’s Helper Ready To Help In Pittsfield


Although the holidays are still weeks away, Santa’s helpers are already at work preparing to meet the needs of Pittsfield residents.  Starting November 1st, we will be taking applications from those in need of assistance this holiday season.  Applications will only be accepted up until December 1st to allow Santa and the elves time to prepare gifts for everyone.  This program is open to children up to the age of 16, and the child’s parent or legal guardian must be the one to apply.  Families applying for assistance must be residents of Pittsfield.  Please contact the Pittsfield Fire Department at 435-6807 during regular business hours for more information or to apply.


The Secret Santa Fund relies on the generosity of residents and local businesses eager to help those less fortunate.  Those interested in making donations may call 435-6807 to discuss specifics with Santa’s helpers.  Financial donations may be sent directly to: Pittsfield Secret Santa, 33 Catamount Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263.

 


 

Letter to the Editor


To the good citizens of Pittsfield:
Thanks to the voters who took the time to vote yesterday.  I love seeing, time after time, the people of Pittsfield.  The diversity, the friendliness, the feeling of democrats, republicans, and independents; like we are all in this together, the increase of grey in some folks’ hair.


Anyway, the reason I need to take up more newspaper space is to try to better inform our voters about the idea to repeal the 1988 zoning ordinance.  Watch this, in the next 5 minutes I will come up with 5 good reasons.  Alright it’s 7:27 pm.


• Larger businesses that are already established can easily come up with the permit fees, engineering, and lawyers.  We need to get rid of zoning in Pittsfield to let the little in the door; to help plant the seeds of future business.


• Zoning hurts competition that’s why some established businesses approve of zoning.


• Most folks operating out of their backyards are intimidated by the planning board and zoning board, and their reputation of being a large hurdle.


• Barton Lumber might start doing more business.  Also the hardware store along with many other businesses in and around Pittsfield would benefit.  If there was no zoning, people would be much more likely to open with a sign and be proud of it.


•I’m thinking I don’t cut my hair until Pittsfield is liberated from the shackles of zoning.

 

Time - 7:36 pm, okay 9 minutes.


Dan Schroth Peirmarocchi
Pittsfield

 


 

Historical Society Program On NH Covered Bridges

Are you aware that New Hampshire has an upside down covered bridge?  This unusual bridge, called the Upside Down Covered Bridge because the railroad track crosses over the top of the structure rather than running through its center, was built by the Bridge and Building Department of the Boston and Maine Railroad in 1896, and appears to be the only deck-covered railroad bridge left in the United States.


Plan on coming to the November 11th program featuring Karl Olson to be held at the Pittsfield Historical Society on Elm Street at 7 pm, to hear all about this bridge and its is location.  Mr. Olson will present a Power Point on NH Covered Bridges in this region of the state.

 


 

Coffee And Conversation
Submitted By Sarah Sadowski,
Coordinator Pittsfield Drug And Alcohol Coalition & Pittsfield Community Coalition


Right now we have a lot to be proud of regarding our young people’s decisions regarding drug and alcohol use. Local youth today are less likely to ride with a drunk driver, use tobacco or start smoking marijuana at a young age. Of course, there are still some areas of concern, especially regarding prescription drug abuse, binge drinking and marijuana use, which the community is working on.


In order to ensure future prevention programs and activities are effective, we need to understand the root causes behind drug and alcohol use in our area. Why does drug and alcohol abuse happen? Why does it happen here? How can we best protect our communities against the social and economic costs associated with these issues?


Please join the Pittsfield Drug and Alcohol Coalition and prevention expert Shannon Swett at Jitters Café from 6-8 pm Wednesday November 17th for coffee, pastries and a conversation about root causes.

 


 

The Management Of Town-Owned Forestlands In Pittsfield

PCC Forester Marino oversees selective cut.


The Pittsfield Conservation Commission (PCC) is charged with managing the Town of Pittsfield’s forestlands.  To assist with that task, the PCC hired consulting forester Charles Moreno to develop a forest management plan for 30 parcels of rural, town-owned properties totaling just under 400 acres and representing about 2.3% of Pittsfield’s total land area. 


The purpose of the plan is to provide natural resources information and forest and wildlife management recommendations to the PCC and citizens of Pittsfield so as to guide the management, conservation and use of these properties.  For each parcel, the plan looks at natural features, soils, forest types and vegetation, timber stock, wildlife habitat, water resources, historical features, scenic values and existing and potential recreational uses. 


Based on the plan, the PCC has hired Mr. Moreno to supervise a timber operation in the Clough Road area involving tornado damage salvage on about 5 acres and active forest management on another 55 acres. Parcel boundaries have been flagged to ensure that operators remain within town property and best management practices (BMPs) are being followed.


Management objectives for this 135 acre tract of town-owned land, consisting of 14 contiguous parcels involving Clough Road, Shingle Mill Brook Road, Rocky Point Road and Greer Lane, (collectively called the “Rocky Ridge Forest”), include: 


•Promoting the development of old growth forest conditions (about 75 acres of steep, inaccessible forestland containing 150+ year old trees will NOT be actively managed, but rather, will be designated a “full reserve” area)


• Maintaining a healthy forest in managed areas (promoting tree species diversity, improving forest growth and promoting quality timber) 


• Enhancing wildlife habitat (providing remote habitat with a variety of vegetative cover to encourage a diversity of wildlife, including young, middle-aged and old forests)


• Managing for light recreational use (hunting and other low-impact uses such as hiking, snowshoeing, nature study, but no access by motorized vehicles)


• Protecting water quality and wetland/stream integrity (promoting and maintaining low impact recreational usage and strict application of BMP’s in managed areas)


For more information, please contact the Conservation Commission, which usually meets the third Monday of each month at 7 PM at the Town Hall.

 


 

This “Lego” Vampire attends the Pittsfield Kydstop After School Program! Kydstop kids created homemade costumes for their Halloween party.


The kids had a blast and they came out great! for information about Kydstop please contact Chris Fogg at 603-435-8432 x 133.

 


 

“Hello Dolly!” To Play At The Scenic Theatre In Pittsfield

The Pittsfield Players proudly announce the upcoming production of “Hello Dolly!”


Perhaps one of America’s best-loved musicals, “Hello Dolly!” continues to be vibrant and fun and entertaining for audiences of all ages.


Jon Martin and John Charron, co-producing and co-directing the play, have assembled an extremely talented cast for this production.  Written by Michael Stewart, the story is based on Thornton Wilder’s play “The Matchmaker.”  The music and lyrics are by Jerry Herman.


This “Hello Dolly!” is full of foot tapping songs musically directed and accompanied by Geraldine Veroneau.  Choreography is by Dee Dee Pitcher.


If you can see only one play this season, this is the one not to miss!


Show dates are November 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8:00 p.m. and November 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15 and may be reserved through TicketLeap online (www.pittsfieldplayers.com) or by calling the box office at The Scenic Theatre at 435-8852.

 


 

From The Superintendent’s Desk

Submitted by John J. Freeman, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools SAU #51


Most of us can look back to our high school experiences with mixed feelings about our classes.  For me, my senior year English class was one of my favorites.  My teacher was knowledgeable and skillful; he was energetic and enthusiastic; I looked forward to class; enjoyed and found meaning in the reading, thanks to my teacher’s guidance in understanding the text; and grew as a writer, benefitting from my teacher’s detailed feedback.


My junior Social Studies class was another story.  Although I liked my teacher personally and was interested in the subject, his presentation was, quite honestly, boring.  I remember copying his notes from the chalkboard and trying to memorize them for tests.  The class seemed like little more than an endless string of unrelated facts – dates, names, events – that were unconnected with each other and were unconnected from my life.


In recent years, educators have come to use the term “student engagement” to talk about the ways that students are involved in their own learning process in school.  In the 1980s, we thought of student engagement as merely a willingness to do what needed to be done – showing up for school, following teachers’ directions, and handing in homework.  Using this definition, I was apparently engaged in my learning in both my English and Social Studies classes.


In the 1990s, however, educators began to deepen our definition of student engagement to include a positive emotional tone associated with learning that includes characteristics such as interest, enthusiasm, optimism, and curiosity about learning.  The expanded concept of student engagement includes a willingness to exert intense effort and concentration in the pursuit of learning and in the completion of learning tasks.  With this refined definition, I was engaged in my learning in my English class but certainly not in my Social Studies class.


Experts point to our increasingly high dropout rate and our relatively low daily attendance rates as indicators that student engagement is a problem in search of a solution.  Perhaps just as significant as those who drop out of school are students who merely do show up for school, passively moving from class to class, putting forth minimal effort, and giving up quickly in the face of challenges.  I think that most of us have known students like this. 


In Pittsfield, our new three-year School Improvement Grant (SIG) includes a number of strategies that are intended to increase student engagement: to strengthen interpersonal relationships within our school, to support the important role that family plays in student engagement, and to offer our students a broader array of choices in fulfilling their graduation requirements.  One of these strategies – known as Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) – is funded partially by our SIG and partially by school district resources.


As explained on our New Hampshire Department of Education website, “Extended Learning Opportunities allow for the primary acquisition of knowledge and skills through instruction or study outside of the traditional classroom including, but not limited to, independent study, private instruction, performing groups, internships, community service, apprenticeships, and online courses.  ELOs validate the learning that takes place outside of school that is youth centered and focuses both on the acquisition of skills and knowledge and on youth development.”


In Pittsfield, ELOs offer our students the opportunity to engage in non-traditional learning experiences in subject areas that we are not able to offer within our small high school.  Our students now enjoy the option of exploring or pursuing areas of interest or talent through hands-on learning experiences in the community for which they can earn credit toward graduation requirements. 


Examples of our early ELOs at PMHS reach into the following areas:
• Agriculture:  exploration of agronomy and methods to increase nutritional value and yield of crops as well as an understanding of the business aspects of farming in our current economy;


• English:  independent research around the issue of sexual harassment – causes, manifestations, effects, and precautions;


• Religion and History:  study of the influences that Abraham has had on our world, extending through modern times.


Other students are pursuing interests through job shadowing in another broad range of subject areas, including auto mechanics, criminal justice, drug and alcohol dependency treatment, early childhood education, nursing, orthodontics, social work, and sports medicine.


To earn credit, rigorous competencies are established that specify content and skills to be mastered in each individual learning experience.  Assessment is based on the content or essential understandings that students are expected to achieve by the end of the planned experience.  Community partners – citizens, experts, and businesses in our town and region – work with our students to support their learning in ways that we could not accomplish within the walls of our school.


We are very pleased to be able to offer our students these exciting opportunities that certainly didn’t exist for me during those long periods that I spent copying notes from the chalkboard.  In combining ELOs with exciting in-school learning experiences – like my English class – we look forward to increased student engagement, students who are more and more enthused and invested in their own learning.


For more information about ELOs at PMHS, please contact PMHS ELO Coordinator Sheila Ward at 435-6701 X1117.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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