Celebrating Birthdays are: March 24, Craig Luksza, Jessica Locker;
March 26, Don Raney; March 27, Margaret Dunne, Nancy Perkins; March
28, Lisa Maxfield, Robert Chagnon; March 29, Terry Perkins,
Michelle Hill.
A Very Happy Birthday To One And All!
A special activity is scheduled at the Pittsfield Community Center
on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, March 28, 30, and April 1st.
Folks from Plymouth State University will be meeting with seniors to
discuss “Reliability of Balance Testing In Older Adults”. This
is by appointment only. You may call the Center at 435-8482
for more information and to make an appointment.
On Tuesday,
March 29th, at 11:00 am, a blood pressure check will be provided by
Concord Regional VNA. During lunch, there will be a
presentation entitled “Keeping Your Heart Healthy.”
Did you know
the Center has bus service? Call 435-8482 for a schedule and
to reserve a seat.
Play Ball! The final day of
signups for baseball and softball for children ages 4-18 will be
held at the Pittsfield High School gym on Saturday, March 26 from
10:00 am until 4:00 pm as follows: Girls aged 7-10 at 10:00, Girls
aged 11-18 at 11:00, Girls & Boys aged 4-6 at 12:00, Boys aged 7-8
at 1:00, and Boys aged 9-12 at 2:00.
Be sure to bring your
sneakers and glove as we will also conduct tryouts at the designated
time. Also, please bring a copy of your child’s birth
certificate. For information call Glenn Amnott at 435-7905.
A baby boy was born on February 24, 2011 at Concord
Hospital to proud parents Dave and Tara Ash and big brothers Joey,
Brenden and Eddie and big sisters Amber, Jocelyn Ash of Pittsfield.
Come join The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce as
we enjoy our monthly Business After Hours. The event will be
held at Northway Bank, Thursday, March 31st from 6pm to 8pm.
This event is located at 55 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH.
There
will be light refreshments served. A tour will be given to all
that participate in this event. This is a networking
opportunity for your business, so remember to bring your business
cards. Everyone is welcome to come. If you are not a
member and are interested in becoming one, this is a great
opportunity to learn what The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce
is involved in and how it could benefit your business.
Find out
more information about this and upcoming events at
www.pittsfieldchamber.org.
School
Lunch Menus
March 28-April 1, 2011
PES
Monday
- Burger on
bun, fries, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken noodle bake, veggie,
fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Popcorn chicken, fries, fruit, milk.
PMHS
Monday
-
Pizza, corn, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken wraps, cheese,
veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Nachos, cheese, meat,
tomatoes, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Mac and cheese, chopped ham,
bread, fruit, milk.
Friday - Grilled cheese, tomato soup,
veggies, fruit, milk.
Dorcas
Guild
The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church in
Pittsfield met on March 9th. President Nella Hobson opened the
meeting and Reny Boyd read a devotion, which Shirley Bleckmann had
selected, “Making of Friends”, followed by the Lord’s Prayer.
The
secretary gave her report of the previous meeting, read items of
correspondence and circulated nineteen cards (thinking of you, get
well, and sympathy) to be signed by members for mailing. The
treasurer also gave her financial report.
Elsie Morse brought the
food basket, it was taken by Corine Miller and will go next to
Evelyn Richard. Corine brought the apron, Reny took it and it
will travel next to Mary Jo Powelson. The mystery package,
brought by Joan Riel, was won by Mary Lawson.
An update was given
on the idea of an AED to be installed in the building
(defibrillator), discussion followed. Mary Lawson solicited
needs for the Easter Breakfast. Nella mentioned the World Day
of Prayer service held in Alton on March 4th. Our church was
second in number for those attending. The guild voted $100 to
World Day of Prayer, designated for Chile, which was the center of
the “Day” this year.
The Easter Banners, the Guild had noted to
purchase, had arrived and were shown. Very lovely and will be
used on Easter Sunday.
In answer to a request in the Sunday
bulletin, seven church family members have offered their help at a
time of collations. Twenty-five dollars was voted to the
Building Fund in memory of Mary Burbank LeDuc, long time Sunday
School Teacher and Nursery Care provider. Wednesday work
meetings are going well, looking forward to the return of all the
“snow birds.” This months project of toiletry items brought in
a great supply for the local food pantry.
Plans were made for a
trip to Cathedral in the Pines for Saturday, June 25th. A bus,
with 45 person seating will leave the church at 9:30 am and arrive
back at 5:30 pm. Those going will need a picnic lunch. A tour
will be held at 12:30, there will be free time for your own
enjoyment. Rev. Dave plans to hold a short service at the main
altar.
Hostesses, Shirley Bleckmann and Reny Boyd served
delicious refreshments of 3-layer angel cake, topped with the
filling and strawberries; cheese and crackers; coffee and punch
(lime soda with lime sherbet); and Andes mints in keeping with the
St. Patrick’s Day green. During the social hour, Nella read a
10 minute mystery during which time members were to come up with
“Who Dunnit” and a few had it solved.
The next meeting will be
held on April 12th, with Betty MacKay, Sally Lewis and Nella Hobson
as hostesses. The program will be talent night for anyone
chosing to participate.
Pittsfield Athletes Recognized By Granite State Conference
The
Granite State conference, an affiliation of the Division IV High
Schools in the State announces its Winter All-Conference Teams.
Student athletes are first nominated by their coaches. Area
Coordinators then compile lists of athletes from which coaches vote
for the All-Conference Team as well as Player of the Year in the
following sports:
• Boys and Girls Basketball
• Alpine and
Nordic Skiing
Coaches cannot vote for their own players and must
vote for conference-wide sportsmanship as well.
Ben Hill of
Pittsfield, was voted onto the All-Conference Team for Boys
Basketball South.
Collen Corliss of Pittsfield, was voted
Honorable Mention, Player of the Year for Girls Basketball South.
Congratulations to both of these athletes!
VA
Launches New PSA On Suicide Prevention For Veterans
Submitted By Merrill A. Vaughan
Vice Commander American Legion
Peterson-Cram Post 75
Pittsfield, NH 03263
The Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to Veterans in crisis and
their families in a new public service announcement to raise
awareness about suicide prevention resources, such as the Veterans
Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
“As more Veterans return
from Iraq and Afghanistan, the critical need for mental health care
is rising,” said Sonja V. Batten, assistant deputy chief patient
care services officer for mental health. “VA is increasing its
efforts to reach out to Veterans in need and their families, to
inform them about available services and programs.”
The new
television spot encourages Veterans in crisis to call the crisis
hotline number at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and then push 1 on their
telephone keypad to reach a trained VA mental health professional
who can assist the Veteran 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Suicide is preventable,” said Batten. “Every Veteran suicide is
tragic and regardless of the numbers or rates, one Veteran suicide
is too many.
We feel the responsibility to continue to spread the
word throughout the nation that suicide prevention is everyone’s
business.”
So far, more than 379,000 people have called the
hotline, and more than 200,000 of these callers have identified
themselves as Veterans, family members or friends of Veterans. The
hotline has led to more than 13,000 rescues of actively suicidal
Veterans.
The hotline also operates an online Veterans Chat
program, which provides Veterans, their families and friends with
the ability to communicate anonymously online in real-time with a
trained VA mental health professional. Veterans Chat can be
accessed through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s web page
at:
http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/Default.aspx.
Through the hotline and Veterans Chat, VA can connect Veterans and
their families with important services, including suicide prevention
coordinators, as well as general inpatient and outpatient
psychiatric services at VA medical centers and community-based
outpatient clinics.
The hotline, which is part of the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline, was started in 2007 as a partnership
between VA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
Letter
To the good citizens of Pittsfield:
I would like to thank all the
people who came out to vote in the Town elections. It makes me
very happy to see my fellow citizens. I was pleased to see the
peaceful and respectful attitude toward all the candidates. We
have differences but we settle them well.
I also want to thank
those who voted for me. I will work very hard for the people
of our town. The work ahead will be tough, but as your
selectman, I will do my best to help solve any problems you bring to
the Board. The town of Pittsfield is where I have seen, firsthand,
citizens giving to make our town a great place to live. I will
be ready and proud to be one of the many town leaders to work for
Pittsfield’s future.
Sincerely,
Gerard LeDuc
Pittsfield
First
Congregational Church Provides Lenten Services
A Lenten Luncheon
and Devotional Study, titled, “Living First Corinthians 13,” is
being served up every Thursday at noon from now until April 21 at
the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield. Enjoy a
light lunch and interesting discussion in the church Vestry
(entrance in the back of the church).
The Palm Sunday worship
service is Sunday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. Come to hear how
Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem and what the week would hold;
palms will be distributed. The Chancel Choir and the JuBellation
Handbell Choir will present special music.
On Thursday, April 21
(also known as Maundy Thursday) at 7 p.m., there will be a service
including Holy Communion, commemorating the “Last Supper” of Jesus
during Holy Week. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir and
the JuBellation Handbell Choir.
Then on Easter Sunday, April 24,
at 7 a.m. the long-established Sunrise Service will be held in the
Sanctuary with breakfast immediately following in the Vestry.
The customary Easter worship service will commence at 10:30 a.m.
with music by the Chancel Choir and JuBellation.
Please join the
fellowship at any or all of these Lenten services. For more
information, call the church office at: 435-7471 and speak with Rev.
David Stasiak, pastor.
Letter
I would like to thank all the people who came out and participated
in the Town election, the District School Meeting and the Town
Meeting. It is so important for the citizens to let the Town
officials know how to govern. I only wished more people would
understand how important it is to exercise their precious right to
vote.
I would like to thank everyone who voted for me for the
Planning Board. You have my promise that I will work hard to make
the Planning Board better than I found it. Please let the Planning
Board know what you liked and disliked about the Zoning Ordinance. I
can be reached at 435-3415 or
[email protected] if you would like to discuss any issue.
Finally I would like to congratulate all the candidates who ran,
regardless of the outcome, for their commitment to serve the town.
Please accept my sincere thanks for helping to make Pittsfield a
very special place to live.
God bless our country,
Clayton
Wood
Pittsfield
Obituaries
John J.
Boutilette Jr.
John J. “Jack” Boutilette Jr., 56, of Pittsfield,
died March 6th at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord.
He was born
in NJ, November 20th 1954, the son of Mr. & Mrs. John J. Boutilette
Sr. and has lived in Pittsfield for the past 20 years.
He was a
self employed contractor and handy man. He was a US Marine Corps
veteran. He was a long time volunteer Pittsfield firefighter. He is
survived by his wife, Zee (Garland) Boutilette of Pittsfield. A
stepson Zeb Brigham of Stewartstown and 2 stepdaughters Ceili Wesson
of Pittsfield and Jessica Brigham of Stewartstown.
Private
services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home is assisting with arrangements.
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